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A directory and schedule of available activities and events for the children of Eureka
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E.Y.R.A. SOCCER
SIGN-UPS: There are (2) seasons for EYRA Soccer; spring and fall. The spring registration is in February and is held at the Eureka Middle School. The fall registration is in August and is held at the Eureka Middle School.
MEETING PLACE: All games and practices are held at the Lower Eureka Lake Park. Travel teams play their games in Washington, IL.
MEETING TIMES: Games are played during the evenings, beginning at 5:45 PM or on Saturday mornings for both the spring and the fall seasons. Travel teams play their games on Saturday afternoons for both the spring and fall season.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Jerrold Moxley at 309-467-4223
E.Y.R.A. Soccer is a recreational co-ed league for boys and girls ages 4 – 14 years old. Travel teams are co-ed and play in the Washington Park District Travel League. Travel teams consist of (3) three teams; U-10, U-12 and U-14. Tryouts maybe needed for the Travel team and are held after sign-ups are complete. The in-house soccer program has (4) four leagues; Pee-Wee: pre-school age, K1: kindergarten and 1st grade, 2-3: 2nd and 3rd grade, 4-5-6: 4th, 5th and 6th grade. All in-house team plays will play and equal amount during games. Travel teams play in a competitive league and playing time is based on ability. The spring season is played during April and May and the fall season is played during September and October for both the in-house and Travel teams.
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E.Y.R.A. BASEBALL
SIGN-UPS: The main Registration is usually the last Saturday of February and the following Monday, at the Eureka American Legion Hall. Late registration will be accepted during candy sales on Saturdays and Monday evenings in March also at the Eureka American Legion Hall
MEETING PLACE: In-house league games are played at Eureka Middle School, Davenport Elementary School, Deer Creek Grade School Diamonds and some at Eureka Lower Lake Park Diamonds. Travel league home games are played at Eureka Middle School or the Eureka Lower Lake Diamonds.
MEETING TIMES: Try-outs for travel teams are held in late March or early April, practices begin immediately after try-outs and the season runs from Mid March through the End of July. In-House draft day is in Mid April and practices begin in early May and the season runs from the first Saturday of June through Mid July. Picture Day for all teams is the first Saturday of June, followed by a league March to the Middle School and opening day games.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
E.Y.R.A. Baseball League is a recreational league for boys ages 5 through 17. Ages are determined as of April 30th of the current year. T-Ball is a coed league for ages 5 & 6, a soft ball is placed on a tee for the players to hit and no scores are kept. Instructional is a coed league for ages 7 & 8, coaches pitch using softball and no scores are kept. Mustang League is an in-house league for 9 – 10 year old boys and Bronco League is an in-house league for 11 – 13 year old boys. Each in-house team plays approximately 10 games. All in-house teams play modified IESA rules. All in-house players regardless of skills play approximately ½ of the game. There are (4) four Travel Baseball Teams which play games against other area Travel Teams and play in a couple of tournaments. Each team plays between 18 –25 games per year. The Travel teams consist of the following; Mustang Travel (9 & 10), Bronco Travel (11 & 12), 2 – Pony Travel Teams (13 & 14) and High School Travel (15 –17). All Travel Teams play either modified IESA or IHSA rules. Travel teams are more competitive and not all players are guaranteed equal playing team, better every player will at least play in all of the games.
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JACOB'S LADDER CHILD CARE
Sign up: Depends on openings
Meeting Place: Eureka United Methodist Church, 210 N. Callender
Meeting Times: 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. M F
Contact: Debbie Zook, Director. 467-5506
This is a licensed Christian child care center providing care for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old through the school year and to 10 years old during the summer. Jacobs Ladder provides a warm, loving, home-like atmosphere for children. Opportunities are provided to participate in educational and developmentally appropriate activities in a positive Christian environment.
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Sign up: September
Meeting Place: Roanoke Mennonite Church
Meeting Times: Sunday at 6:30 p.m. during school year
Contact: Church office - 467-3460, Mahlon or Cheryl Householter - 467-4085
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E.Y.R.A. SOFTBALL
SIGN-UPS: The main Registration is usually the last Saturday of February and the following Monday, at the Eureka American Legion Hall. Late registration will be accepted during candy sales on Saturdays and Monday evenings in March also at the Eureka American Legion Hall.
MEETING PLACE: In-house league games are played at Eureka Middle School, Davenport Elementary School, Deer Creek Grade School Diamonds and some at Eureka Lower Lake Park Diamonds.
MEETING TIMES: In-House draft day is in Mid April and practices begin in early May and the season runs from the first Saturday of June through Mid July. Picture Day for all teams is the first Saturday of June, followed by a league March to the Middle School and opening day games.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
E.Y.R.A. Softball League is a recreational league for girls ages 5 through 14. Ages are determined as of Jan. 1st of the following year. T-Ball is a coed league for ages 5 & 6, a soft ball is placed on a tee for the players to hit and no scores are kept. Instructional is a coed league for ages 7 & 8, coaches’ pitch using softball and no scores are kept. U-11 Metamora League is an in-house league for 9 – 11 year old girls and U-14 Metamora League is an in-house league for 12 – 14 year old girls. These teams play in a league shared with Metamora, Germantown Hills, Riverview and Washburn, they play ½ their games at home and ½ their games away at the other teams diamonds. Each in-house team plays approximately 10 - 12 games. All in-house teams play modified ASA rules. All in-house players regardless of skills play approximately ½ of the game.
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E.Y.R.A. GIRLS BASKETBALL
SIGN-UPS: Registration is in September at Davenport Open House in the gymnasium, the following Saturday at the Eureka American Legion Hall from 9:00 AM Until Noon and the following Monday at the Eureka American Legion Hall from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
MEETING PLACE: Practices and games are played at either Davenport Gym or the Eureka Middle School gym.
MEETING TIMES: Girls 2nd grade program meets on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM during the month of November and early December. Girls in-house 3rd & 4th grade program plays during the week on evenings between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM during October, November and December. Girls In-house 5th & 6th grade program plays during the week on evenings between 6:00 and 9:00 PM during October, November and December. Travel teams consist of a Girls 5th grade and 6th grade team, they play during the months of November, December, January and February.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
E.Y.R.A. Basketball League is a recreational league for girls grades 2nd through 6th. The 2nd grade program is a fundamental in which the participants or taught the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, teamwork and sportsmanship. The in-house program is divided into two different leagues; 3rd & 4th grade league and the 5th & 6th grade league, all players are given equal playing time and are taught the basics of basketball while playing competitively. There are (2) two Girls Travel Basketball Teams, 5th grade and 6th grade which play games against other area Travel Teams and play in a couple of tournaments. Each team plays between 18 –25 games per year. All Travel Teams play either modified IESA or IHSA rules. Travel teams are more competitive and not all players are guaranteed equal playing team, but every player will at least play in all of the games. Travel teams usually have try-outs, which are held prior to the season beginning.
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SIGN-UPS: Registration is in September at Davenport Open House in the gymnasium, the following Saturday at the Eureka American Legion Hall from 9:00 AM Until Noon and the following Monday at the Eureka American Legion Hall from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
MEETING PLACE: Practices and games are played at either Davenport Gym or the Eureka Middle School gym.
MEETING TIMES: Boys 2nd grade program meets on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM during the month of February and early March. Boys in-house 3rd & 4th grade program plays during the week on evenings between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM during January, February and March. Boys In-house 5th & 6th grade program plays during the week on evenings between 6:00 and 9:00 PM during January, February and March. Travel teams consist of a Boys 4th grade, 5th grade and 6th grade team, they play during the months of November, December, January and February.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
E.Y.R.A. Basketball League is a recreational league for boys grades 2nd through 6th. The 2nd grade program is a fundamental in which the participants or taught the basics of dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, teamwork and sportsmanship. The in-house program is divided into two different leagues; 3rd & 4th grade league and the 5th & 6th grade league, all players are given equal playing time and are taught the basics of basketball while playing competitively. There are (3) three Boys Travel Basketball Teams, 4th grade, 5th grade and 5th grade which play games against other area Travel Teams and play in a couple of tournaments. Each team plays between 18 –25 games per year. All Travel Teams play either modified IESA or IHSA rules. Travel teams are more competitive and not all players are guaranteed equal playing team, but every player will at least play in all of the games. Travel teams usually have try-outs, which are held prior to the season beginning.
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SIGN UP: September for fall and winter sessions March for spring clinic. May for summer swim team
MEETING PLACE: Eureka College Pool
MEETING TIMES: Fall and winter: 6:00-7:30 M-TH evenings Spring 5:00-6:00 or 6:00-7:00 T&TH evenings Summer 7:30-9:00 AM or 4:30-6:00 PM daily
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Andy or Peggy Sprague at 467-3264
Fall & winter- USS swimming with 2-3 dual meets
Spring clinic- emphasis on techniques of competitive swimming & improving strokes
Summer team-dual meet season with area teams
The goal is personal improvement of each swimmer. Coaches give stroke instruction, encourage hard work in practice and give constructive criticism about race results. Swimming is a fun way to get lots of aerobic exercise, build strong bodies and develop future fitness habits.
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WOODFORD COUNTY JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
SIGN UP: Usually the last Saturday in June and the following Monday evening
MEETING PLACE: Practices are at Eureka Middle School
MEETING TIMES: Practices begin the first week of August on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 PM. Games start the first Saturday of September and are played on Saturdays for the Pee Wee and Junior Varsity levels and Sunday afternoons for Varsity and Senior Varsity levels.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Mike Killion at 467-2787
JFL is a tackle football league where coaches are certified in compliance with national standards for youth sports and patched officials are used in the games. They play an eight game schedule which runs through the last weekend of October. A few games are played in Eureka at the Eureka High School Football Field and the rest of the games are played in the Central Illinois area at opposing teams home sites. Woodford County Football League is a member of the Junior Football League of Central Illinois. It is the goal of this league to teach fundamentals of football as well as good sportsmanship. This is a volunteer program and would not be able to continue without the involvement of parents and other adult participation.
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DERER LANES YOUTH BOWLING
SIGN UP: Fall, to be announced
MEETING PLACE: Derer Lanes, Route 24 East, Eureka
MEETING TIMES: Saturday momings
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Loretta Derer at
467-3231
Youth bowling for ages 7-21 years old. There are certified youth coaches and instructors.
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EUREKA KIDS WRESTLING CLUB
Sign Up: Early November for 5th - 8th graders at Eureka Middle School
Meeting Times: November through March. Usually 3 nights a week from 6:30 to 8:00
Contacts: Phil Zobrist at 965-2883 and Bob Wakid at 965-2687
Eureka Kids Wrestling club was chartered in 1992. Our goal as a club is to teach wrestling fundamentals, sportsmanship and character. Most of the kids that participate in our club go on to do very well in our High School program. Tournaments are held on weekends from December through the end of February. We then compete in Regional, Sectional and State IKWF Tournaments in March.
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EUREKA BIBLE CHURCH AWANA
SIGN UP: Come any Wednesday evening to begin participation
MEETING PLACE: Eureka Bible Church; R.R. 1, -Eureka
MEETING TIMES: Wednesday evening at 6:30-8:00 pm during the school year
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Call the church at 467-4341
AWANA is a worldwide organization. Each week boys and girls from 3 years old through the 6th grade enjoy exciting AWANA games, hear challenging Bible messages, and memorize the Word of God. The goal is to help boys and girls benefit and grow spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally. Important social skills such as sharing, listening, and relating to others are developed in a positive, loving atmosphere.
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ROANOKE MENNONITE CHURCH - VENTURE CLUB
Sign up: Any time
Meeting Place: Roanoke Mennonite Church, 1195 County Road 1600 E. (unless otherwise announced)
Meeting Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings at 6:30 during school Contact: Church office - 467-3460, Tom and Lynn Kennel - 467-2407, Roger and Kathy Kauffman - 467-2906
There are two different clubs. One for grades 3 - 5 and another for grades 6 - 8. The focus is to offer fun as well as a time of learning about Christian life.
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ROANOKE MENNONITE CHURCH MYF
Sign up: Any time
Meeting Place: Location is announced, varies
Meeting Times: Meeting every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm
Contact: Church office - 467-3460, Gene and Carol Lehman ? 467-4215, Lee and Sue Ehling ? 467-3842
This is a High School age mixed youth group with a variety of activities centered around faith, service and fellowship both at home and away.
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LIBERTY BIBLE CHURCH AWANA CLUB
Sign up: Any Wednesday at 6:30
Meeting Place: Liberty Bible Church, 1408 Church Rd. (1 mile north of Court House on Rt. 117)
Meeting Times: Every Wednesday during school year, 6:30 - 8:15 p.m.
Contact: Commander Joe Rohde - 744-2530 or Pastor Tom Zorbrist - 467-4814
AWANA promotes Christ-like character in children by instructing them in God?s word and by encouraging scripture memory. Youth are challenged through council time stories or biblical examples. There is game time, where clubbers learn to interact with other clubbers. Clubbers buy their own handbooks and uniforms. There are opportunities to participate in bible quizzing and AWAMA Olympics.
Web link: libertybiblechurch.org
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SIGN UP: Anytime
MEETING PLACE: Troop decision
MEETING TIMES: Troop decision
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact the Kickapoo Council of
Girls Scouts a- 688-8671 or 800-640-8671
In all the levels of Girl Scouting, girls can make friends their own age, participate in service projects and earn achievement patches. There are two camps in the local area for overnight campouts and horseback riding.
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SIGN UP- Any time
MEETING PLACE.- Varies
MEETING TIMES: Dens usually meet once a month. The pack
meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at St. Luke's Church, 904 E. Reagan Drive, Eureka
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Boy Scouts of America at 673-6137
Cub Scouting is a home and neighborhood centered program to support family life for boys in the first through fifth grades. Boys are able to participate in field trips, pinewood derby's, blue and gold banquets and week long day camps. They can earn award and rank recognition.
Eureka Musick Studios
407 East Center Street
Contact: Owner - Mary MusickPhone: 467-5000
Drums, Piano and Guitar Lessons, Voice Lessons, Insruments, Books and Accessories
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Sign Up: Any time
Meeting Place: Eureka Christian Church; 302 S. Main
Meeting Times: Every Tuesday 7:00 8:30 P.M.
Contact: Ross Clymer, P. O. Box 194, Goodfield, IL 61742-0194
Or Lew March at 467-3612
Additional Information: Contact Boy Scouts of America at 673-6136
Boy Scouting is a program for boys 11-18 years old. Through Boy Scouts boys can participate in outdoor adventures, service projects, leadership duties within their patrol assignment and work on merit badges.
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Sign up: New members are welcome throughout the year. However, the enrollment deadlines for exhibiting projects at the Woodford County 4-H Fair are:
Livestock projects - January 1.
All other projects - April 1.
Meeting Times: Varies with each club
Contact: Cathy Deppe - 467-3789
4-H is the largest out-of-school organization for young people ages 8-18. Members may choose from over 200 different projects such as aerospace, animal science, interior design, foods, pets, electricity, clothing, photography and more! Projects and 4-H Club experiences help youth to learn life skills such as decision-making, time management, leadership and self-confidence. Most of all, 4-H members have fun, make new friends and help others. There is a 4-H Club in almost every community in the county. Adult volunteer leaders guide the 4-H members.
The 4-H Cloverbud program helps build confident kids. Specially designed for youngsters ages 5 ? 7, the 4-H Cloverbud program gets kids excited about learning. The 4-H Cloverbud program uses hands-on learning activities to help kids explore art, plants, and animals, science and the environment. Youngsters also engage in group activities that promote personal development, healthy lifestyles and a sense of citizenship. A trained Cloverbud volunteer leads meetings with help from parents.
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TAZWOOD COMMUNITY THEATRE
SIGN UP: Auditions in mid-May, performances in July
MEETING PLACE: Pritchard Hall at Eureka College
MEETING TIMES: To be announced
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Dr. Brian Sajko, Eureka
College Theatre, 309-467-6363
Tazwood Community Theatre (TCT) is a non-profit organization made of volunteers in all areas of theatre. The group is devoted to presenting children and adult theatrical productions of high caliber. Training in and learning about theatre is central to the group's philosophy. Those with no experience in theatre, as well as those who want to explore diverse areas within the discipline in a professional setting, are welcome
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AMERICAN RED CROSS BABY-SITTING CLASS
SIGN UP: To be announced
MEETING PLACE: Eureka Hospital
MEETING TIMES: To be announced
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: American Red Cross Central
Illinois Chapter at 679-7272, ext. 200
The American Red Cross Baby-sitting Class is designed for individuals I I years of age and older. The purpose of the course is to introduce participants to the role, responsibility and relationship of the baby-sitter to the parents and child. The course teaches how to handle emergencies, illness, accident prevention, child growth and development, and how to feed, play with and care for youngsters. The course is 8 hours in length.
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NOAH'S ARK CHILDREN'S CENTER
Sign Up: Anytime
Meeting Place: Communities of Maple Lawn - 700 North Main Street
Meeting Times: Open from 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM Monday through Friday
Contact: Barb Yoder, Director at 467-9050
Noah?s Ark Children's Center provides full daycare for children ages 2-8. (Must be potty trained.) They also provide preschool for children who are 3 and 4 before September 1. Three year old preschool meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 A.M and four year old preschool meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 - 11:30 A.M. There is also a before and after school care for children ages 5 - 8. Developmentally appropriate activities are planned for all age groups. The children participate in planned and spontaneous activities with the residents of Maple Lawn. Hot lunch and two snacks are served daily.
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SIGN UP: Register in May
MEETING PLACE: Eureka College
MEETING TIMES: Two different weeks in June, 9-00 AM- 3:15
PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Jean Gronewold at 467-6327 or 698-0609
This is a program designed to meet the needs of the gifted and talented students in grades first through sixth. Students are
challenged in areas not often available in public school curricula. All activities are in a hands-on atmosphere of fun while learning.
Staff are all certified teachers and experienced in working with gifted students.
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SIGN UP: Register in September for Fall Story Hour Session Register in January for the Winter/Spring Story
Hour Session
Register the last week of May for the Summer Reading Program
MEETING PLACE: Eureka Public Library; 202 S. Main, Eureka
MEETING TIMES: Fall Story Hour begins in October and goes for 6 weeks meeting at 9:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 6:30 PM
Winter/Spring session begins in February and goes for 8 weeks with the same times as fall.
Summer Reading Program begins in June and runs for 6 weeks
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Pam Binkley at 467-2922
The Eureka Public Library offers story hour sessions twice yearly for 3-5 year olds. This is an opportunity for parents to share ideas and children to be introduced to the wonderful world of books and libraries. Each weekly session includes stories, finger plays, pup- pets and crafts.
A toddler lap-sit program is offered monthly for toddlers 18 months - 3 years old. This is an opportunity for parents and their children to interact with books, music and games.
The Summer Reading Program encourages children to maintain and/or improve their reading skills and interest in books during the summer months. The week programs includes a Story Hour for pre-schoolers, a Munch-A-Lunch-Bunch for school age children, a Make-It-Take-It craft for all ages and programs of varied interests.
Computers and CD-ROM programs are available for public use at the Eureka Public Library. Children interested in using the computers must take a 30 minute computer class in order to have computer privileges. Classes are offered the first Monday of each month. Registration and a current library card are necessary.
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PIANO LESSONS
| Sally Anderson |
467- 4982 |
| Jean Boertlein |
467- 3403 |
| Julia Beer |
467- 5517 |
| Judy Schertz |
467- 2035 |
| Kathy Scott |
467- 4096 |
| Nancy West |
467- 2281 |
Use the talents you possess: for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except for the best.
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VOICE LESSONS
Use the talents you possess: for the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except for the best.
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MUSIC FOR MOPPETS
Sally Anderson
This is a program for pre-school children, teaching them music basics. |
467-4982 |
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KINDER MUSIC
Jean Boertlein
Kinder Music--newborn to age 7--music and movement |
467-4304 |
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T.A.G. YOU'RE IT (Talented and Gifted Summer Camp)
Sign Up: Register in March to May
Meeting Place: Eureka College
Meeting Times: Two different weeks in June: June 14-18 and June 24-28.
Contact Information: Shelli Nafziger, Phone: 309-467-6864
E-Mail snafziger@eureka.edu
Website: http://www.eureka.edu/
Summer Programs,
T.A.G.
T.A.G. is a program designed to meet the needs of talented and gifted students in grades second through sixth. Students are challenged in areas not often available in public school curricula. All activities are in a hands-on atmosphere of fun while learning. The staff consists of teachers and pre-service teachers who are experienced in working with gifted students.
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SIGN-UPS: Sign-ups are in early fall.
MEETING PLACE: Travel league games are played at Eureka Middle School or at Eureka Lower Lake Park Diamonds.
MEETING TIMES: Travel team try-outs are in the fall for the following season and practices begin afterwards and the season runs from Mid May through Mid July.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact John Streit at 309-467-6953 or from their web-site http://www.eureka.wodfrd.k12.il.us/~strobergerj/lightning.htm.
E.S.G.A. Softball League is a competitive league for girls ages 10 through 16. Ages are determined as of Jan. 1st of the following year. There are (3) three Travel teams; U-12 Travel (11 &12 year olds), U-14 Travel (13 & 14 year olds) & U-16 Travel (15 & 16 year olds). They play other area travel teams and in tournaments through out the summer. This is a competitive league and all players are not guaranteed equal playing time.
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SIGN-UPS: Registrations for Summer Camps start in February and can go all through the summer depending on openings.
MEETING PLACE: Liberty Bible Church, 1408 Church Road
MEETING TIMES: All Summer – June 2 through August 15,
Monday through Friday, 7:30AM – 5:30PM,.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Contact Jessica or Brad at 309-688-1816 or visit the web-site.
Camp of Champions USA is a Christian Summer Day Camp with five locations in central Illinois. We have been operating quality, Christ centered day camps since 1995. Taking care of grade school age kids is what we do best! Our commitment remains to the physical, spiritual, and social well-being of your child. We hope to see you (and your child) at camp this summer!
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