Champaign-Urbana PRSTD. STD.

Special Recreation U.S. Postage

Hays Recreation Center PA I D
1311 W. Church St. Permit No. 287
Champaign, IL 61821 Champaign, IL

www.cuspecialrecreation.com
cusr@cparkdistrict.com

Summer 2011
CUSR General Information
Hays Recreation Center
1311 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-239-1152
Fax: 217-373-7951
711 Relay
E-Mail: cusr@cparkdistrict.com
Website: www.cuspecialrecreation.com
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Office Closed: May 30 and July 4
Our Mission
Our five year mission is to advocate for and provide access
to a full range of recreational opportunities for people with
disabilities to focus on, further define and provide our
core programs to create partnerships that will increase
participation and programs, ensure financial viability for
growth and position CUSR to expand its number of member
agencies.
Our Vision
CUSR exists to ensure that people with disabilities, within
our member agencies, have access to a full range of
recreational services.
We create equal access to recreation, which is integral to
a higher quality of life. We create awareness and advocate
acceptance of people with disabilities in their communities
so they more fully participate in recreation and all aspects of
society.
CUSR Advisory Committee Meetings
The CUSR Advisory Committee meets quarterly. Please
contact CUSR for meeting dates and times. Meetings are
open to any community member.
Invite Us To Speak
CUSR staff members are knowledgable in many disability-
related issues and topics. Let us talk to your group about the
Americans with Disabilities Act, integration, and the future of
special recreation. An overview of CUSR’s mission, trends in
recreation and many other topics are available to you with a
simple phone call. Call the CUSR office at 217-239-1152 to
set up a meeting.
Inclusive Programs CUSR Picture Request
Do you have some great pictures of programs
Through CUSR or events? Please email them to
CUSR and its member park districts believe that
cusr@cparkdistrict.com or bring a CD to Hays
all individuals should be provided with leisure
Recreation Center.
opportunities that allow for performance at their
highest level of ability. We understand that not
every person who has a special need desires CUSR “News to You”
CUSR programming. In cooperation with the The new CUSR Newsletter will go out
Champaign Park District and the Urbana Park quarterly, or when there is BIG news. In an
District, CUSR staff will be happy to assist effort to go green, CUSR would like to email
and advise any resident who is interested in the newsletters, so please provide an email
participating in local park district programs. address to CUSR.
CUSR will provide the type of support deemed
necessary for successful participation. Support
Program Ideas
may include training with the park district staff
members, consultation with the individual Do you want to try out a new food place? Have
and the individual’s family members, and the you wanted to see a play at Krannert?
assistance of a support staff member. CUSR Let us know!
provides all inclusion services at no cost to the
individual. For more information, please contact
CUSR.
Program History
CUSR is an intergovernmental cooperative
made up of the Champaign and Urbana Park
Districts, that was founded in 1985. CUSR
provides year round leisure and recreation
opportunities for children and adults with
disabilities. Our mission is to enhance
participants’ abilities in enjoyable recreational,
leisure, and social settings. CUSR participants
explore new areas of interest, make new
acquaintances, and learn lifetime leisure skills.
Our services include inclusive and cooperative
programs, special events, after school
programs, overnights, trips, Special Olympics,
summer day camps and much more.
Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
CUSR complies with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of a disability.
CUSR will make reasonable accommodations
in recreation programs to enable participation
by an individual with a disability who meets
essential eligibility requirements. The recreation
programs offered by CUSR will be available in
the most integrated setting appropriate for each
individual. If you have any questions regarding
the ADA, or believe you have been unfairly
discriminated against by CUSR, please contact
the CUSR Director at 217-239-1152.
CUSR General Information
Hays Recreation Center
1311 W. Church St.
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-239-1152
Fax: 217-373-7951
711 Relay
E-Mail: cusr@cparkdistrict.com
Website: www.cuspecialrecreation.com
Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Office Closed: May 30 and July 4
Our Mission
Our five year mission is to advocate for and provide access
to a full range of recreational opportunities for people with
disabilities to focus on, further define and provide our
core programs to create partnerships that will increase
participation and programs, ensure financial viability for
growth and position CUSR to expand its number of member
agencies.
Our Vision
CUSR exists to ensure that people with disabilities, within
our member agencies, have access to a full range of
recreational services.
We create equal access to recreation, which is integral to
a higher quality of life. We create awareness and advocate
acceptance of people with disabilities in their communities
so they more fully participate in recreation and all aspects of
society.
CUSR Advisory Committee Meetings
The CUSR Advisory Committee meets quarterly. Please
contact CUSR for meeting dates and times. Meetings are
open to any community member.
Invite Us To Speak
CUSR staff members are knowledgable in many disability-
related issues and topics. Let us talk to your group about the
Americans with Disabilities Act, integration, and the future of
special recreation. An overview of CUSR’s mission, trends in
recreation and many other topics are available to you with a
simple phone call. Call the CUSR office at 217-239-1152 to
set up a meeting.
Inclusive Programs CUSR Picture Request
Do you have some great pictures of programs
Through CUSR or events? Please email them to
CUSR and its member park districts believe that
cusr@cparkdistrict.com or bring a CD to Hays
all individuals should be provided with leisure
Recreation Center.
opportunities that allow for performance at their
highest level of ability. We understand that not
every person who has a special need desires CUSR “News to You”
CUSR programming. In cooperation with the The new CUSR Newsletter will go out
Champaign Park District and the Urbana Park quarterly, or when there is BIG news. In an
District, CUSR staff will be happy to assist effort to go green, CUSR would like to email
and advise any resident who is interested in the newsletters, so please provide an email
participating in local park district programs. address to CUSR.
CUSR will provide the type of support deemed
necessary for successful participation. Support
Program Ideas
may include training with the park district staff
members, consultation with the individual Do you want to try out a new food place? Have
and the individual’s family members, and the you wanted to see a play at Krannert?
assistance of a support staff member. CUSR Let us know!
provides all inclusion services at no cost to the
individual. For more information, please contact
CUSR.
Program History
CUSR is an intergovernmental cooperative
made up of the Champaign and Urbana Park
Districts, that was founded in 1985. CUSR
provides year round leisure and recreation
opportunities for children and adults with
disabilities. Our mission is to enhance
participants’ abilities in enjoyable recreational,
leisure, and social settings. CUSR participants
explore new areas of interest, make new
acquaintances, and learn lifetime leisure skills.
Our services include inclusive and cooperative
programs, special events, after school
programs, overnights, trips, Special Olympics,
summer day camps and much more.
Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA)
CUSR complies with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of a disability.
CUSR will make reasonable accommodations
in recreation programs to enable participation
by an individual with a disability who meets
essential eligibility requirements. The recreation
programs offered by CUSR will be available in
the most integrated setting appropriate for each
individual. If you have any questions regarding
the ADA, or believe you have been unfairly
discriminated against by CUSR, please contact
the CUSR Director at 217-239-1152.
Program Locations
Champaign
CUSR Office
Hays Recreation Center Eisner Park
1311 W. Church St. 217-239-1152

Arrowhead Lanes
1401 N. McKinley 217-352-5288

Jupiter’s at the Crossing

2511 Village Green Pl. 217-366-8300

Leonhard Recreation Center

2212 W. Sangamon Dr. 217-398-2571

Mettler Athletics
1809 Neil St. 217-398-9800

Springer Cultural Center

301 N. Randolph 217-398-2376

Spalding Recreation Center

What’s Inside...
910 N. Harris 217-398-2577

Stratton Elementary School

Summer Camps........................3
902 Randolph 217-373-7330 Youth & Teen Programs.............4
Adult Programs..........................6
University of Illinois Armory Special Events.........................11
505 E. Armory 217-333-3418
Trips.........................................14
Western Bowl Athletics...................................15
917 Francis Dr. 217-359-1678 Special Olympics.....................15
Registration Form....................19
Franklin Middle School Waiver and Release................20
817 N. Harris 217-351-3819
Special Olympic Application....21
Urbana CUSR Information...................23
Ambucs Park
1100 E. University

Brookens Gymnasium
1776 E. Washington 217-344-9583
Anita Purves Nature Center
1505 N. Broadway 217-384-4062
Phillips Recreation Center
505 W. Stoughton 217-367-1544
CUSR Staff
Dawn Schaefer, MS, CTRS - Director
Hannah Sheets, MA, CTRS - Athletics Coordinator
Jessica Brutti, CTRS - Adult Coordinator
Lisa Morand, CTRS - Youth & Teen Coordinator
Cindy McGrath - Receptionist

Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center

102 E. Michigan 217-384-7665

For a large-print version of this brochure, contact the CUSR office at 239-1152.
Welcome
All residents of Champaign-Urbana are important
to us! If you are new to the area, Champaign-
Thank you to our Volunteers!
Urbana Special Recreation invites you to come Dick Meents - CUSR 2010 Volunteer of the Year
in and find out what we have going on for you
and other members of your family. Throughout Greg Garland Jim Gadbury Matt Eisenmenger
the year, we provide a large variety of social, Debby Rehn Laura Hastings Korrine Spears
recreational, cultural and sports activities for all
ages and abilities. To learn more about what we Audrey Spears Dawson Price Jon Cerqua
have to offer, give us a call at 217-239-1152. We Christy Uden Bill Dey Becky Dey
will be happy to explain any program or service
that is of interest to you. As a potential program Andy Eheart Karisa Eheart Sean Walker
participant, we would like to meet with you and
your family! Kevin Hayek Michelle Conour Monica Landholt
Kiran Kolisetty Jen VanTuyle Bridgette VanTuyle
Registration Rhonda Kipp Matt Blume Brandi Hobbs
A CUSR registration form must be used.
Molly Miller Kristy Ring
You may register for CUSR programs at these
locations:
Hays Recreation Center
1311 West Church St, Champaign
Bresnan Meeting Center
706 Kenwood Road, Champaign
Douglass Community Center
512 E. Grove St, Champaign
Springer Cultural Center
301 N. Randolph, Champaign
Phillips Recreation Center
505 West Stoughton, Urbana
Or register online at www.cuspecialrecreation.com
*Please note: Online registration is not live, so
does not guarantee entry into program.
Full payment must be received upon registration
unless specific arrangements have been made
with the CUSR office. Registrations will not
be processed if a fee balance remains from a
previous season. Registrations are accepted in
person at the CUSR office, through mail, and by
fax (217-373-7951). When faxing, please include
credit card information so we may process the
registration. Coordinators and program leaders
MAY NOT receive payment or registration forms
at programs. CUSR does not prorate for late
registration. Exceptions may be made for people
who are new to the community.

Non-Resident Program Fees

Participants that do not pay property taxes in
Champaign or Urbana will be required to pay 50%
more than residents for programs. The NR listed
next to the program fee is the Non-Resident fee.

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Summer Camps
Come join the camp excitement for 2011! Old friends
and new friends alike make for a great summer. At
camp there will be games, crafts, sports, cooking,
swimming, field trips and many more fun times!
CUSR camps offer a safe and structured environment
to explore, expand and enjoy.
Both camps are staffed with well-trained, outgoing
individuals waiting to make this summer the best time
ever. A 1:4 staff to camper ratio is maintained as
much as possible.
CUSR camps are open to any individual who has an
IEP.
GOALS: Learn new skills, increase independence,
increase peer interaction, socialization, motor
functioning and development, and community
awareness. Camp Spirit
Ages 13-22
For Kids Only Summer Camp
Ages 4-12 years Date Program ID
6/6-6/10 Full day 132305-A1
Date Program ID 6/6-6/10 Half day 132305-A2
6/6-6/10 Full day 122305-A1
6/6-6/10 Half day 122305-A2 6/13-6/17 Full day 132305-A3
6/13-6/17 Half day 132305-A4
6/13-6/17 Full day 122305-A3
6/13-6/17 Half day 122305-A4 6/20-6/24 Full day 132305-A5
6/20-6/24 Half day 132305-A6
6/20-6/24 Full day 122305-A5
6/20-6/24 Half day 122305-A6 6/27-7/1 Full day 132305-A7
6/27-7/1 Half day 132305-A8
6/27-7/1 Full day 122305-A7
6/27-7/1 Half day 122305-A8 7/5-7/8 Full day * 132305-A9
7/5-7/8 Half day * 132305-B1
7/5-7/8 Full day * 122305-A9
7/5-7/8 Half day * 122305-B1 7/11-7/15 Full day 132305-B2
7/11-7/15 Full day 122305-B2 7/11-7/15 Half day 132305-B3
7/11-7/15 Half day 122305-B3 7/18-7/22 Full day 132305-B4
7/18-7/22 Full day 122305-B4 7/18-7/22 Half day 132305-B5
7/18-7/22 Half day 122305-B5 7/25-7/29 Full day 132305-B6
7/25-7/29 Full day 122305-B6 7/25-7/29 Half day 132305-B7
7/25-7/29 Half day 122305-B7 8/1-8/5 Full day 132305-B8
8/1-8/5 Full day 122305-B8 8/1-8/5 Half day 132305-B9
8/1-8/5 Half day 122305-B9 *No Camp on Monday, July 4
*No Camp on Monday, July 4 Time: 7:30am-5:30pm Full day
Time: 7:30am-5:30pm Full day 11:30am-5:30pm Half day
11:30am-5:30pm Half day Day: Monday-Friday
Day: Monday-Friday Location: Franklin Middle School, Champaign
Location: Spalding Recreation Center, Champaign Fee (R/NR): Full day - $125/$187.50
Fee (R/NR): Full day - $125/$187.50 Half day - $95/$142.50
Half day - $95/$142.50 Max: 25
Max: 25 Deadline: 2 weeks prior to start of session
Deadline: 2 weeks prior to start of session
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Youth & Teens
Fun Club
Participants will engage in physical activities
that utilize their energy in a productive way. We
will play active sports and games, explore arts
& crafts, and cooking. We will also interact with
our peers while winding down from our physical
activity.
GOALS: Increase attention to activity and ability
to follow direction, increase physical activity and
fitness, increase participation in new leisure
activities, increase self confidence and ability to
express creativity through projects.

Youth Fun Club

Ages 7-12
Date Time Program ID
May 7 10am-12pm 122401-A1
June 4 10am-12pm 122401-A2
July 16 10am-12pm 122401-A3
August 13 10am-12pm 122401-A4

Day: Saturday
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $26/$39
Min/Max: 6/15
Deadline: One week prior to program

Teen Fun Club

Ages 13-18
Date Time Program ID
May 21 10am-12pm 132602-A1
June 18 10am-12pm 132602-A2
July 30 10am-12pm 132602-A3
August 27 10am-12pm 132602-A4

Day: Saturday
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $26/$39
Min/Max: 6/15
Deadline: One week prior to program

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 Youth & Teen
Children’s Discovery Museum
Ages 5-12
Special Events
New!
Come experience unique hands-on exhibits, that Knight’s Action Water Park
stimulate imagination and curiosity. A visit to the Ages 13-18 New!
Children’s Discovery Museum located in Uptown
Normal, Illinois creates a sense of wonder that excites Summer sunshine is beautiful, and it brings with
the love of learning in children of all ages. it summer heat. Caribbean Water Adventure is a
refreshing paradise to escape that summer heat.
The Children’s Discovery Museum is a different kind We will enjoy the wave pool, the Caribbean River,
of museum -- where touching the exhibits is actually water slides and more! Please bring money for
encouraged. The exhibits are designed for kids of any lunch or a sack lunch.
age to touch, climb on, climb into, and even take apart
GOALS: Increase socialization and peer
and put back together. It’s a liberty kids are seldom
interaction, explore different activities within the
afforded in a museum -- or anywhere else!
water park.
GOALS: Increase awareness about how things work
Date Time Program ID
and function in the world, express creativity, increase
August 9 10:30am-5:30pm 121805-A1
interaction with peers.
Date Time Program ID Day: Tuesday
May 14 12:45-5pm 122508-A1 Location: Knight’s Action Water Park, Springfield
Fee (R/NR): $60/$90
Day: Saturday
Min/Max: 6/10
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Deadline: One week prior to program
Fee (R/NR): $24/$36
*Drop off at Hays Center at 10:15 am and pick-up
Min/Max: 6/15
at Hays Center at 5:30 pm
Deadline: One week prior to program
Transportation: Drop-off at Hays Recreation Center
at 12:30pm and pick-up at Hays Recreation Center
5:00pm.

Back to School Bash

Ages 6-18 New!
No one likes when summer comes to an end.
Here’s a great way kick off your school year! Join
us at the back to school bash where we will enjoy
karaoke, dancing, music and snacks.
GOALS: Increase socialization and peer
interaction in a fun and safe atmosphere.
Date Time Program ID
August 19 2-4pm 122402-A1

Day: Friday
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $10/$15
Min/Max: 6/25
Deadline: One week prior to program

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Adults CUSR Transportation Policy
Our Door – to – Door routes need to have a
minimum of 2 registrants to be run. If a route
Bake the Night Away is cancelled, a phone call will be made to the
Ages 18+ participant and their caregiver and a full refund will
be issued to their household balance.
Has your sweet tooth been getting to you? If
it has, CUSR has the perfect remedy. At Bake
the Night Away we will prepare and bake three
tasty recipes. You will receive a recipe book to Computers 101
take home with the delicious sweets baked that
evening. Ages 16+
GOALS: Increase baking skills, socialization skills, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, email…does this
and dining etiquette. all sound confusing to you? Would you like to learn
more? Then come on over and learn how it’s done.
Date Program ID Transportation ID Please register for one session per date. New
May 2 142532-A1 142532-T1 learners take priority in registration.
June 6 142532-A2 142532-T2
August 1 142532-A3 142532-T3 GOALS: Enhance fine motor skills and increase
computer knowledge.
Day: Monday
Date Program ID Sess 1 Sess 2 Sess 3
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
May 9 132604 A1 A2 A3
Location: Hays Recreation Center
June 13 132604 A4 A5 A6
Fee (R/NR): $11/$16.50
July 11 132604 A7 A8 A9
Min/Max: 4/12
August 8 132604 B1 B2 B3
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Day: Monday
Time: Session 1: 4-4:30pm
Session 2: 4:30-5pm
Movie Night Session 3: 5-5:30pm
Ages 18+ Location: Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $6/$9
Bring your inner critic out! Join us as we choose
Min/Max: 1/3
movies to watch at the Hays Center, or feel free
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
to bring your own movies from home to share with
us! CUSR will provide snacks, you just need to be
ready for some entertainment!
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peer, increase
listening and comprehension skills.
Date Program ID Transportation ID
May 9 142534-A1 142534-T1
August 8 142534-A2 142534-T2

Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Day: Monday
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Fee (R/NR): $6/$9
Min/Max: 4/25
Door to Door Transportation: $10

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Billiards
Ages 18+
Have you and your friends been looking for a night
where you can play some pool, enjoy arcade games,
and win some prizes? If you have, meet us at
Jupiter’s at the Crossing for a night of that and much
more. CUSR will pay for one game of pool. Please
bring money for food and arcade games.
GOALS: Increase money management skills;
enhance social skills with peers and community
members.
Adults
Cookin’ Crew
Ages 18+
Measure, chop, stir and cook! Join us as we
prepare recipes from across the world. We will
have themed dinners where we will be learning
about different cultures and how they prepare
their meals. Some themes will be Italian, Mexican,
and Chinese. You will receive a recipe book of
the meals that we prepared that evening to try at
home.

Date Program ID Transportation ID GOALS: Enhance cultural awareness, develop

May 16 142513-A1 142513-T1 appropriate dining etiquette, and improve cooking
June 20 142513-A2 142513-T2 skills.
July 18 142513-A3 142513-T3 Date Program ID Transportation ID
August 15 142513-A4 142513-T4 May 23 142533-A1 142533-T1
June 27 142533-A2 142533-T2
Day: Monday July 25 142533-A3 142533-T3
Time: 7-9pm August 22 142533-A4 142533-T4
Location: Meet at Jupiter’s at the Crossing
Fee (R/NR): $16/$24
Min/Max: 4/12 Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Deadline: 1 week prior to program Day: Monday
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10 Location: Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $21/$31.50
Min/Max: 4/10
Drive-In Movie in Gibson City Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Ages 18+
Come out and enjoy a night with your friends as
we head to Gibson City to see a movie at the
drive-in. There we will watch a movie, socialize
with friends and of course eat snacks. CUSR will
pay for the movie, please bring money for snacks.
Also, bring a chair or a blanket to sit on for the
movie.
GOALS: Increase money management skills,
increase socialization with peers.
Date Program ID Transportation ID
June 13 133001-A1 133001-T1
July 11 133001-A2 133001-T2

Time: 7-11:30pm
Day: Monday
Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation Center
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Fee (R/NR): $19/$28.50
Min/Max: 6/12
Door to Door Transportation: $10
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Adults Hays Hangout
Dancing in Decatur
Ages 21+ Ages 18+

CUSR will be venturing out to enjoy an evening Fill the evening up with a night of cards, Wii, board
of dancing at snacks at the Knights of Columbus games and more. At Hays Hangout you will do just
in Decatur, Illinois. Join us as we dance the night that and socialize with all of your friends from CUSR.
away and of course meet new friends. Admission Snacks are included.
is included; you just need to bring your dancing
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, and turn
shoes!
taking skills.
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, meet
new people. Date Program ID Transportation ID
May 18 122510-A1 122510-T1
Date Program ID Transportation ID June 15 122510-A2 122510-T2
May 4 143001-A1 143001-T1 July 20 122510-A3 122510-T3
June 1 143001-A2 143001-T2
August 17 122510-A4 122510-T4
July 6 143001-A3 143001-T3
August 3 143001-A4 143001-T4
Day: Wednesday
Day: Wednesday Time: 7-8:30pm
Time: 5:15-9:15pm Location: Hays Recreation Center
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center Fee (R/NR): $6/$9
Fee (R/NR): $12/$18 Min/ Max: 4/25
Min/Max: 6/24 Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Deadline: 1 week prior to program Door to door transportation fee: $10
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

Diner’s Club
Ages 18+
Join us as we go out in the community to different Karaoke and Dancing
restaurants for dinner. CUSR will be picking up
your dinner tab! At Diner’s Club you will be able
Ages 18+
to socialize with your friends and enjoy a GREAT ATTENTION all singers and dancers. Come on over
dinner. as CUSR brings out the karaoke machine for a night
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, of dancing and singing. Lots of music to choose
increase money management skills, and dinning from…it’s sure going to be a good time.
etiquette.
GOALS: Increase socialization skills and turn-taking
Date Restaurant Program ID skills.
May 11 Monical’s 142505-A1
June 8 Perkins 142505-A2 Date Program ID Transportation ID
July 13 Houlihans 142505-A3 May 25 142535-A1 142535-T1
August 10 Oishi 142505-A4 June 22 142535-A2 142535-T2
July 27 142535-A3 142535-T3
Day: Wednesday August 24 142535-A4 142535-T4
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: Meet at restaurant Day: Wednesday
Fee (R/NR): $100/$150 for all four venues Time: 7-8:30pm
$41/$61.50 for each individual venue Location: Hays Recreation Center
Min/Max: 4/12 Fee (R/NR): $6/$9
Deadline: 1 week prior to program Min/Max: 4/25
Transportation ID:142505-T1; T2; T3; T4 Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10 each;
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
$40 all four

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Health and Wellness
Adults
Ages 18+ Pottery Place
Have you been looking for ways to become healthier,
Ages 18+
but you don’t know where to start? Health and Paint the evening away with your friends from
Wellness we teach you ways to make healthy lifestyle CUSR as we head out to Pottery Place. CUSR
choices that will reflect your mind and body. Learn will pay for your paint, studio time, and one piece
about stress management, the food pyramid, and how of pottery. Just bring your creativity!
to make healthy snacks. (Registration fee includes all
dates) GOALS: Increase artistic expression and social
skills.
GOALS: Demonstrate ability to plan a healthy diet,
reduce stress, and make healthy life choices. * During Date Program ID Transportation ID
summer months we will be doing a lot of trail walks. June 3 142536-A1 142536-T1
on those days, please come dressed appropriately August 5 142536-A2 142536-T2
with gym shoes.
Day: Friday
Date Program ID Transportation ID Time: 6:30-8pm
May 5, 19, June 2 142802-A1 142802-T1 Location: Meet at Pottery Place
July 7, 21; Fee (R/NR): $31/$46.50
August 4, 18
Min/Max: 6/12
Time: 4:30-5:30pm Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Day: Thursday Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $23/$34.50
Min/Max: 6/12
Deadline: 1 week prior to program Dinner and Cosmic Bowling
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $70 Ages 18+
Looking for ways to fill your Saturday nights?
CUSR staff will be picking the restaurant 1-week
Blackout B-I-N-G-O prior to program and then heading to Arrowhead
Ages 18+ Lanes for Cosmic Bowling. CUSR will be paying
for your dinner and two games of bowling.
Come one, come all for a night of Bingo! Uou will *NOTE: STROBE LIGHTS MAY CAUSE
enjoy hanging out and socializing with your friends. SEIZURE ACTIVITY.
You may even win some prizes!
GOALS: Improve gross motor coordination, turn
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, turn taking
taking skills, and socialization with peers.
skills.
Date Program ID Transportation ID Date Program ID Transportation ID
May 26 132509-A1 132509-T1 June 4 142510-A1 142510-T1
June 23 132509-A2 132509-T2 August 6 142510-A2 142510-T2
July 28 132509-A3 132509-T3
August 25 132509-A4 132509-T4 Day: Saturday
Time: 7-11pm
Day: Thursday Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Time: 7-8pm Fee (R/NR): $38/$57
Location: Hays Recreation Center Min/Max: 4/12
Fee (R/NR): $10/$15 Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Min/Max: 6/25 Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

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Adults Sports Club
Ages 18+
ATTENTION SPORT FANS! CUSR has the perfect
club for you! We will be attending one sporting event a
month. Cost of your ticket is included. You will need to
bring money for snacks.
GOALS: Increase socialization and money
management skills.
Date Location and Program
May 21 Bloomington Extreme: Indoor Football
June 24 Peoria Chiefs: Minor League Baseball
July 22 Corn Belters: Minor League Baseball
Session 1: Bloomington Extreme
Day: Saturday
Time: 5:30-11pm
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $37/$56
Min/Max: 6/12
Program ID: 142803-A1
Transportation ID: 142803-T1
Deadline: 3 weeks prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Session 2: Peoria Chiefs & Fireworks
Day: Friday
Time: 4:30-11:30pm
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $28/$42
Min/Max: 6/12
Program ID: 142803-A2
Transportation ID: 142803-T2
Deadline: 2 weeks prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Session 3: Corn Belters
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30-10:30pm
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Fee (N/NR): $24/$36
Min/Max: 6/12
Program ID: 142803-A3
Transportation ID: 142803-T3
Deadline: 2 weeks prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

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 May
Cinco de Mayo Party
Ages 18+ New!
Special Events
Have you been looking for the perfect way to Conklin’s Barn II Dinner Theatre
celebrate Cinco de Mayo, but haven’t found it Ages 21+
yet? Enjoy it with your friends at CUSR as we
celebrate it the right way. We will prepare our own The Cemetery Club is the play we will be heading
snacks such as salsa and guacamole. There will to see in Goodfield, IL. Before the play starts you
also be a piñata and plenty of dancing. will enjoy a wonderful buffet dinner. Cost of meal
and play included.
GOALS: Enhance socialization skills.
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers,
Date Program ID Transportation ID cultural experience.
May 6 132501-A1 132501-T1
Date Program ID Transportation ID
May 12 143010-A1 143010-T1
Day: Friday
Time: 7-8:30pm
Day: Thursday
Location: Hays Recreation Center
Time: 4:30-11:30pm
Fee (R/NR): $18/$27
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Min/Max: 6/24
Fee (R/NR): $56/$84
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Min/Max: 4/12
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Deadline: 2 weeks prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

Ladies Day with

Cookies by Design
Ages 18+
Guys Night
For all CUSR ladies, we will be heading out to Cookie
Ages 18+
by Design in Urbana for an afternoon of baking. There
we will design and decorate our own cookies. CUSR Attention guys! CUSR is hosting an all guys night
will be buying the cookies; you just have to bring your at the Hays Recreation Center. We will grill out
creativity. and play bags. CUSR will provide the food and
GOALS: Increase socialization and creativity skills. games.

Date Program ID Transportation ID GOALS: Increase socialization skills and turn

May 7 142537-A1 142537-T1 taking skills.
Date Program ID Transportation ID
Day: Saturday May 13 143009-A1 143009-T1
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation Center Day: Friday
Fee (R/NR): $16/$24 Time: 6-8pm
Min/Max: 6/12 Location: Hays Recreation Center
Deadline: 1 week prior to program Fee (R/NR): $14/$21
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10 Min/Max: 6/12
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

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July
Special Events CUSR’s Got Talent
Ages 13+
New!

Have you been waiting for a chance to show off your

Decatur Pool Party skills? Well now is the time. CUSR will be hosting its
first ever talent show! Whether you like to sing, dance,
Ages 18+
or show off another talent, CUSR wants to see it! We
Join CUSR as we venture to Decatur for the will begin by practicing and the show will start at 2pm.
Decatur Pool Party. There you will have the Any parents and guests of the performer are welcome
chance to visit with people from other SRA’s, to attend the show.
swim, and eat. The cost of admission and food is GOALS: Express creativity and imagination, increase
included. socialization.
GOALS: Enhance socialization skills, meet new Date Program ID Transportation ID
people, and increase gross motor movement. July 23 172506-A1 172506-T1
Date Program ID Transportation ID
July 16 143013-A1 143013-T1 Day: Saturday
Time: 1-3pm
Day: Saturday Location: Hays Recreation Center
Time: 5-10pm Fee (R/NR): $9/$13.50
Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation Center Min/Max: 6/25
Fee (R/NR): $14/$21 Deadline: 2 week prior to program
Min/Max: 6/10 Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

Concert in the Park

Ages 18+
Attention all music lovers! The Decatur Park Singers
will be playing at Hessel Park in Champaign. Come
out with CUSR as we go to the park to sing and dance
with them.
GOALS: Enhance socialization skills, and meet new
people.
Date Program ID
July 17 142538-A1

Day: Sunday
Time: 5:45-8:15pm
Location: Meet at Hessel Park in the Mark Foutch
Pavilion
Fee (R/NR): $10/$15
Min/Max: 4/12
Deadline: 1 week prior to program

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 August
Streetfest
Ages 18+ Special Events
Accompany CUSR to the annual Streetfest. There
we will listen to music, and walk around downtown
Champaign. Please bring money for snacks and
souvenirs. * Must be able to walk long distances.
GOALS: Increase money management skills,
enhance socialization.
Date Program ID Transportation ID
August 13 142539-A1 142539-T1

Day: Saturday
Time: 6:30-9:00pm
Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $10/$15
Min/Max: 6/12
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

Illinois State Fair

Ages 18+
Have you been looking for a little escape during the
week? Join CUSR as we venture out to Springfield,
Illinois for an afternoon at the Illinois State Fair. Enjoy End of Summer Dance
rides, eat snacks, and visit the attractions. CUSR will Ages 18+
pay for your admission. Please bring money for food,
rides, and souvenirs. *Must be able to walk long It’s always sad when summer is over so let’s try
distances to make it a little brighter at our end of summer
dance. At this dance we will enjoy dancing, music,
GOALS: Increase money management skills, and snacks. CUSR will provide the snacks and
enhance socialization. music; you just have to bring your dancing shoes!
Date Program ID Transportation ID GOALS: Enhance socialization skills.
August 16 143018-A1 143018-T1
Date Program ID Transportation ID
Day: Tuesday August 26 142524-A1 142524-T1
Time: 10am-4:30pm
Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation Center Day: Friday
Fee (R/NR): $25/$37.50 Time: 6-8pm
Min/Max: 6/12 Location: Hays Recreation Center
Deadline: 1 week prior to program Fee (R/NR): $16/$24
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10 Min/Max: 6/25
Deadline: 1 week prior to program
Door to Door Transportation Fee: $10

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 Adult Trips
End of the Summer
Camping Trip
Ages 16+
Get ready for a weekend of outdoor
camping when we travel to Indiana
Dunes. Enjoy the outdoors while learning
how to set up your own tent and cook
over a campfire. Daytime activities will
include hiking, swimming, craft projects
and more! *This is an outdoor campsite
which has limited accessibility. The
site is mostly uneven terrain.
GOALS: Increase self confidence, gain
appreciation of nature and outdoor
activities, improve ability to interact with
others.
Date Program ID
August 5-7 133004-A1

Day: Friday - Sunday

Las Vegas Time: 1pm Friday – Noon Sunday
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Ages 25+ Fee (R/NR): $195/$292.50
Min/Max: 6/10
Enjoy 3 nights and 4 days seeing the bright lights Deadline: July 8
of Vegas. We will attend The Tournament of Kings
Dinner and Show, go see the Hoover Dam, shop,
visit restaurants, and gamble. Cost for all meals,
tickets, hotel, and airfare is included. Bring money Lake Geneva New!
for extras. (Must put down security deposit by
July 1st: payment of $685.00.) Ages 21+
All aboard! CUSR will be heading to Lake Geneva,
****Dates of travel may change, but will stay Wisconsin for our summer getaway. There we will
within the same week**** take an ice-cream social boat ride, go shopping, and
GOALS: Enhance socialization with peers, play putt-putt golf. Lodging, meals, and admission for
increase money management skills. all events included. Please bring money for souvenirs.
* Must be able to walk long distances. This trip is
Date Program ID Transportation ID
not wheelchair accessible.
Oct 3-6, 2011 442903-A1 442903-T1
GOALS: Increase money management skills,
Day: Monday-Thursday enhance socialization and independence skills
Location: Meet at Hays Recreation Center
Date Program ID
Fee (R/NR): $1371/$1713.75 (approximate cost)
July 9-10 143019-A1
Min/Max: 6/10
Deadline: July 1 Day: Saturday-Sunday
Time: 7am Saturday - 4pm Sunday
Location: Meet at the Hays Recreation Center
Fee (R/NR): $230/$345
Min/Max: 6/12
Deadline: 4 weeks prior to program

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Special Olympics Athletics
Special Olympics Illinois provides year-round sports
training in a variety of Olympic-type sports for youth,
teens and adults with intellectual disabilities who are
8 years of age or older. CUSR supports the mission of Mustang Softball
Special Olympics Illinois through participation in the Ages 13+
following sports:
We want you to join our Mustang softball
* Volleyball * Bocce team! Practices focus on the basic skills of
* Basketball * Track & Field hitting, fielding, throwing and sportsmanship.
* Aquatics * Softball Participants need to have a valid Special
* Power Lifting * Bowling Olympics Medical Application on file with CUSR. If
more than 20 players register, a skills assessment
will take place at the first practice. Players will
be placed on the Mustang competition team or
Mustang recreational team based on their skill
Important Dates assessment. Both teams will play games against
other area teams, however the competition team
Special Olympics will also compete at the Special Olympics district
softball tournament in July.
May 1 District Track Meet, Champaign GOALS: Increase gross motor coordination and
June 10-12 State Summer Games, improve team building and sportsmanship skills.
Bloomington-Normal Date Program ID Transportation ID
May11–July 27 132802-A1 132802-T1
July 30 District Softball, Springfield
Day: Wednesday
August 28 Area Bowling, Champaign
Time: 5:30-7pm
Location: Dexter Field
Criteria for Participation Fee (R/NR): $40/$60
Min/Max: 12/30
All Special Olympics athletes must have a current,
Deadline: May 25
completed Application for Participation in Illinois
Transportation Fee: $120
Special Olympics form on file with the Athletics
Coordinator at CUSR. This form has four sections:
1. Athlete Information
2. Parent / Guardian Authorization & Medical
Authorization
3. Health Insurance and Emergency Information
4. Medical Clearance *(Must be completed by
Physician)
Applications for Participation in Illinois Special
Olympics are valid for 2 years based on the earliest
signed date on the medical application form.
Anyone interested in participating, starting a new
sport, or volunteering, please contact:
Hannah Sheets, CUSR Athletics Coordinator at
217-239-1152.

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Athletics Mustang Volleyball
Young Athletes New! Ages 13+
Ages 2-7 Learn the basics of the game and improve your skills
The Young Athletes program is a Special by participating on CUSR’s volleyball teams. Players
Olympics Illinois sports program for children will work on serving, bumping, setting, hitting and
ages 2-7 with intellectual disabilities along with showing off their sportsmanship skills at practice and
their siblings, designed to introduce them into at games against area teams. Participants need to
the world of sports. Activities will consist of have a valid Special Olympics Medical Application on
foundational skills, walking & running, balance & file with CUSR.
jumping, trapping & catching, throwing, kicking GOALS: Increase gross motor coordination, improve
and advanced skills. team cooperation skills, and gain knowledge of rules
Note: A separate Special Olympics registration of the game and individual volleyball skills.
form will need to be completed prior to the start of Date Time Program ID
the program. Siblings are welcome to participate June 28-Sept 25 7:15-8:45pm 132811-A1
in the program (complete registration is required
for each individual). Day: Tuesdays
GOALS: Improve hand-eye coordination and Location: Brookens Gym
gross motor coordination. Fee (R/NR): $40/$60
Min/Max: 6/30
Date Time Program ID Deadline: July 12
June 4-July 30* 10-11am 122813-A1 Transportation ID: 132811-T1
* No program July 2 Transportation Fee: $130
Day: Saturday
Location: Brookens Gym
Fee (R/NR): $40/$60
Teen Pins
Min/Max: 4/20 Ages 13-21
No Transportation Practice your bowling skills this summer and show
Deadline: May 27 them off at competition. This session of Teen Pins
will lead up to the Special Olympics Area Bowling
competition in August. Bowlers need to complete a
minimum of 15 games at CUSR practice by August 1
to be eligible for competition. All participants need to
have a current Special Olympics Medical Application
on file with CUSR.
GOALS: Learn and practice bowling rules and
etiquette, increase gross motor coordination, improve
bowling and sportsmanship skills.
Date Day Program ID Transportation ID
May 16-Aug 8* Mon 132603-A1 132603-T1
May 18-Aug 10 Wed 132603-A2 132603-T2
*No program May 30 & July 4

Time: 4-5pm
Location: Western Bowl
Fee (R/NR): $70/$105
Min/Max: 4/12
Deadline: June 1
Home Only Fee: $65
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 Athletics
Fitness Frenzy New!
Ages 15+
Need some extra motivation to get fit? Try
exercising with a friend! CUSR is piloting a
new fitness program this summer called Fitness
Frenzy. Participants will be paired with a CUSR
staff who will exercise with them for an hour, twice
a week, for 10 weeks. Workouts will be planned
to meet participant’s individual fitness goals, and
can be scheduled when it is convenient for both
partners. For more information on registration,
please contact Hannah Sheets.
GOALS: Increase gross motor coordination and
physical fitness, gain knowledge of proper fitness
techniques.
Date
June 6 - August 14

Location: Mettler Athletic

Fee (R/NR): $265/$397.50
Deadline: May 6
Mustang Bowling No Transportation

Ages 21+
Practice your bowling skills this summer and show
them off at competition. This session of bowling
will lead up to the Special Olympics Area Bowling
competition in August. Bowlers need to complete a
minimum of 15 games at CUSR practice by August 1
to be eligible for competition. All participants need to
have a current Special Olympics Medical Application
on file with CUSR.
GOALS: Learn and practice bowling rules and
etiquette, increase gross motor coordination, improve
bowling and sportsmanship skills.
Date Day Time Program ID
May 16-Aug 8* Mon 4-5pm 142701-A1
May 18-Aug 10 Wed 4-5pm 142701-A2
*No program May 30 & July 4

Location: Western Bowl

Fee (R/NR): $70/$105
Min/Max: 4/32
Deadline: June 1
Transportation ID: 142701-T1; 142701-T2
Home Only Fee: $65
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Athletics
Fore! Sunshine Through Golf
Ages 13+
Whether you’re a regular on the course or have never
golfed before, join us for driving practice! We will be
working with Mickey Finn, golf pro at Stone Creek
Golf Course. Mickey’s 1-2-3-4 drive technique will
have you looking like a pro in no time!
GOALS: Learn and practice proper technique for
basic golf skills and safety, increase gross motor
coordination.
Date Time Program ID
June 14-July 12 4-5pm 122806-A1

Day: Tuesday
Park Trek New!
Location: Stone Creek Golf Course, Urbana
Ages 16+ Fee (R/NR): $24/$36
Are you prepared to go where no CUSR Min/Max: 4/12
participant has gone before? Fee includes all No Transportation
program dates. Meet us for Park Trek as we
explore and walk through six different parks in
Champaign-Urbana. Wear comfortable shoes and
weather appropriate clothing. *Participants must
be able to walk long distances.
GOALS: Increase motor functioning and
development and improve cardiovascular fitness.
Date Time Program ID
June 9, 23; 5:30-6:15pm 132813-A1
July 14, 28;
August 11, 25

Day: Thursday
Location: Meet in main parking lot of each park
June 9: Meadowbrook Park, Urbana
June 23: Hessel Park, Champaign
July 14: Robeson Park, Champaign
July 28: Busey Woods/Anita Purvis Nature Center
August 11: Centennial Park, Champaign
August 25: Carle Park, Urbana
Fee (R/NR): $11/$16.50
Min/Max: 6/12
Deadline: June 2
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Important information
CUSR is committed to conducting its recre-
ation programs and activities in a safe manner
and holds the safety of participants in high re-
gard. CUSR continually strives to reduce such
risks and insists that all participants follow
safety rules and instructions that are designed
to protect the participants’ safety. However,
participants and parents/guardians of minors
registering for the CUSR programs/activities
must recognize that there is an inherent risk
of injury when choosing to participate in rec-
reational activities/ programs. You are solely
responsible for determining if you or your mi-
nor child/ward are physically fit and/or skilled
for the activities contemplated by this agree-
ment. It is always advisable, especially if the
participant is pregnant, disabled in any way, or
recently suffered illness, injury, or impairment,
to consult a physician before undertaking any
physical activity.
Warning of risk
Recreational activities/programs are intended
to challenge and engage the physical, mental
and emotional resources of each participant.
Despite careful and proper preparation, in-
struction, medical advice, conditioning and
equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury
when participating in any recreational activ-
ity/program. Understandably, not all hazards
and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on
the particular activity, participants must under-
stand that certain risks, dangers and injuries
due to inclement weather, slipping, falling,
poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness,
horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises
defects, inadequate or defective equipment,
inadequate supervision, instruction or offici-
ating, and all other circumstances inherent
to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/
programs exist. In this regard, it must be
recognized that it is impossible for CUSR to
guarantee absolute safety.
Participant’s name
Participant’s signature*
(18 YEARS/OLDER OR PARENT/GUARDIAN)
* Participation can be denied if the signature of adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver. Please
call 239-1152, if you require special accommodations.
Waiver and release of all claims and
assumption of risk
Please read this form carefully and be aware
that in signing up and participating in CUSR
programs/activities, you will be expressly as-
suming the risk and legal liability and waiving
and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or
loss which you or your minor child/ward might
sustain as a result of participating in any and all
activities connected with and associated with
said programs/activities (including transportation
services/vehicle operation, when provided).
I recognize and acknowledge that there are
certain risks of physical injury to participants in
these programs/activities, and I voluntarily agree
to assume the full risk of any and all injuries,
damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my
minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of
said participation. I further agree to waive and
relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward
may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as
a result of participating in these program/activi-
ties against CUSR and Champaign and Urbana
Park Districts, including their respected officials,
officers, employees, and volunteers (hereinafter
collectively referred as “CUSR”). I do hereby
fully release and forever discharge CUSR from
any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss
that my minor child/ward or I may have or which
may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and
arising out of, connected with, or in any way as-
sociated with these programs/activities. I have
read and understand the above important infor-
mation, warning of risk, assumption of risk and
waiver and release of all claims.
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Information
Program Cancellation Policy
All registration cancellations must be made at least
one week prior to the start of the program in order to
receive a full refund. For programs with cancellation
dates listed, registration must be cancelled no later
than the specified date to receive a full refund. Any
program cancellations after the one week deadline
will receive NO refund. A $5 service charge will be
deducted from all refunds.
Inclement Weather Policy
If inclement weather occurs, CUSR may still decide to
hold programs. If the weather turns dangerous, CUSR
will call participants prior to the start of the program
to cancel the program. If you are unsure whether
a program will meet due to inclement weather, call
CUSR. Missed programs due to weather may be
made up the week after the end of the program
season. Credit is given for additional cancellations.
Late Pick-Up Policy
In order to be fair to our participants and program
leaders, CUSR has enacted a late pick-up policy.
The first time a participant is not picked up within a 5
minute grace period, a written warning will be handed
out. For each minute following the grace period, a
fee of $1/per minute will be charged to the parent or
guardian. Registration for other programs will not
be accepted until all outstanding late fees are paid.
Thank you for helping us to respect others through
punctual pick-ups.
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Program Scholarships
Because some residents are unable to participate
in recreation programs due to economic
hardship, CUSR provides a scholarship policy
to reduce certain fees and charges. Scholarship
applications are not guaranteed and are based
on available funds, program registration, or
choice of program location. Early applications
are given priority. Please apply 3-4 weeks
before the program start date. Applications are
available at the CUSR office and can be mailed
upon request. Need is the primary criteria upon
which scholarship applicants are considered.
Scholarships are not available for transportation
and specifically identified programs. For more
information, call 217-239-1152.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
CUSR constantly strives to provide participants
with high quality recreation programs, activities,
and events. To encourage first-time participation,
as well as repeat participation, CUSR has
a refund policy highlighted by a satisfaction
guarantee. This special refund policy provides
us with timely feedback about dissatisfaction
regarding our services. If you are not completely
satisfied, tell us, and we will either invite you
to repeat the class at no charge, allow you a
credit that can be applied to another program,
or issue you a refund. A refund will be granted
if you were dissatisfied with the experience due
to circumstances under CUSR’s control. If you
are not satisfied, we kindly ask you to give us
your input or ideas for improvement. Requests
for the above mentioned options must be made
before the midpoint of the program or within two
weeks of a single meeting activity. All refund
requests must be submitted on the Satisfaction
Refund Request form and turned into CUSR. A $5
service charge will be deducted from all refunds.
Satisfaction Guarantee does not apply to trips
and special events with prepaid admissions and
tickets.
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CUSR
Information
Discipline
A caring, positive approach will be used regarding
discipline. CUSR reserves the right to dismiss
participants. Each situation will be evaluated on
its own merit.
Behavior Code
CUSR promotes the concept of “Equal Fun For
Everyone” and strives to accomplish this belief
through our program goals. However, certain rules
are necessary to ensure everyone’s safety and
enjoyment.
CUSR participants are expected to exhibit
appropriate behavior at all times. The CUSR
behavior code states that participants shall
show respect to all participants and staff, refrain
from using foul language, refrain from causing
bodily harm, and show respect to equipment,
supplies, and facilities. Additional policies may
be developed for specific programs, camps, and
integrated programs.
Insurance
Individual accident liability insurance is not
provided by CUSR.
Dishonored Checks
A $25 service charge will be assessed on all
checks returned by the bank for any reason.
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Transportation Policy/Safety
Procedures
1. Transportation must be requested at least
48 hours prior to the program date. If
transportation is requested with less than
48 hours from program date, there is no
guarantee transportation will be available.
NO transportation request at the time of the
program will be accepted.
2. A minimum of two participants must register
for transportation in order for it to run.
3. Transportation is provided from YOUR home
back to YOUR home. We will not pick up or
drop off at any other sites.
4. CUSR staff will wait a maximum of 5 minutes
past your pickup time due to a demanding
van schedule. If you miss your pickup time,
we will not return to pick you up. It is your
responsibility to find transportation to the
program if you miss your pickup time.
5. CUSR transports in-district participants only.
6. Transportation will only be provided for those
who sign up and pay for the service at the
beginning of the program. We will not provide
transportation for anyone mid-season that
is not on the transportation roster at the
beginning of the program.
7. Persons unable to be in a house alone
should have someone meet the van at the
designated time of return.
8. If needed, the CUSR driver will assist
participants to and from their homes, but
driveways and walkways must be clear of
debris and obstacles.
9. All passengers must be sitting in seats or
wheelchairs with belts securely fastened in
the correct manner or the driver will not move
the vehicle.
10. CUSR staff is responsible for determining
whether or not a participant can be
transported safely.
11. Persons riding in Amigo-type wheelchairs or
strollers must transfer into a vehicle seat and
use a seat belt.
CUSR reserves the right to refuse to transport
individuals. These policies have been developed
to ensure safety of everyone riding in CUSR
vehicles.