Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Monthly E-Newsletter
MARCH 2021
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2021 SPRING/SUMMER PROGRAM BOOK
IS COMING SOON
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Our 2021 Spring/Summer Program Book will be delivered to the post office in mid March! All Little Chute residents/taxpayers will receive a program book in their mailbox by March 16. If you do not reside in Little Chute, starting in mid March you may view the program book on our village website or you can pick up a copy of the book in our office (Village Hall, 108 W. Main St - 2nd floor).
Make sure you check out the book and see the numerous program offerings we have for kids and adults! Information on Chute-ing Stars Competitive Dance Team, Youth Dance Classes, Pom and Dance Clinic, Pee Wee Sports, Tiny Tots Playtime, Explore Nature, tons of One-Day Youth Events, Family Fun Fest, Youth Carnival, Fun With Food, Basketball, Tennis Lessons, Martial Arts, Home Alone/Sitter Course, Jets Tackle Football, KidStage Theater, Indoor Archery, Art Classes, Video Game Leagues, Sunday Night Fun Runs, Senior Activities, Men's Softball, Adult Yoga Classes, Adult/Senior Swim, Dive-In Movie, Swimming Lessons, and Party on the Plaza are located in the book.
Registration for recreation programs begins Monday, March 22 at 8:00am! Registration for swim lessons begins June 1.
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SUMMER PARK/STREETS LABORER POSITIONS
(position works late May through late August)
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Do you know someone in high school or college that is looking for a great summer job? Our department is currently hiring for seasonal park & street staff who work from from late May through late August. This is a great opportunity to work outside and make a difference in the community. Pay starts at $11 per hour and includes 40 hours per week.
Applications for seasonal park/street positions will be reviewed as they are received. Applications accepted at the Park & Rec Office (2nd floor Village Hall). Applications will be accepted until all park/street positions for the summer are filled.
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VIDEO GAME LEAGUES
(ages 8 to adult)
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Do you love playing video games? Are you looking for a way to compete with other games in eSports competitions? We have partnered with GGLeagues, an online video gaming platform to create a Little Chute Recreational League. Our leagues are open to all skill levels, no matter whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. Gamers can compete with their registered friends or with someone from another recreational league in Wisconsin.
Spring League is split into three gaming divisions: Youth League (ages 8 to 12), Teen League (ages 13 to 18), and Adult League (age 18+). Offered evening league games include Fortnite, Madden 21, Super Smash Bros, and Rocket League. GGLeagues staff moderate all the online league seasons which are six weeks total (five weeks of regular play & one week of playoffs). Registered participants must own necessary gaming equipment (they need to own specific game, must own the listed gaming system, have an online gaming account, and have internet connection) and they must agree to follow the league code of conduct rules.
League cost is $30 per player. Registration is open NOW for the Spring League which starts mid April. Click included link for more information and to register online. Deadline to register for offered video game leagues is Monday, March 29.
Have questions on what this league is about? There is a "Parents 101 Session" available on GGLeagues site on March 11 at 7pm CST that parents can signup for (https://www.ggleagues.com/parents). Their main goal is to help educate parents on GGLeagues, the safety of their platform & the benefits of social gaming to our youth.
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INDOOR ARCHERY CLASSES
(ages 8 to adult)
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Check out the spring/summer program book when it arrives in mid March for our Indoor Archery Classes that will be held starting April 15. If you are a beginner or an expert, you will find that our archery classes have a lot to offer. Archery classes will be held at indoor facility located at Van Lieshout Park on Thursday evenings. Class options include Beginner Archery (youth ages 8 to 16), Intermediate Archery (youth ages 10 to 16), and Family Archery (person age 8 to 16 along with a person 18 or over). Class sizes are very limited so mark your calendar to register right away. Registration begins Monday, March 22.
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*NEW* LITTLE CHUTE RIVER RUN 5K |
Our department will be hosting a 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 8 to help raise donations and awareness toward the upcoming Nelson Family Heritage Crossing.
Final details are being worked on this week, so watch for an event posting soon!
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
(recreation programs & swim lessons)
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Every Kid Counts is a fund that is available to children of LC residents/taxpayers who, for family financial reasons, would be unable to participate in recreation and/or aquatic programs. The 2021 fund was established thanks to the generous donations from the Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival, Little Chute Jaycees, Kiwanis Club of Little Chute, and Little Chute Knights of Columbus. Please click the included link for the 2021 Every Kids Counts Financial Assistance Application. Completed application must be returned with required proof of eligibility. Upon approval, children (age 17 & under) in the family would receive 50% of their recreation/aquatic program fees paid for from available funds up to a maximum of $50 per child and $150 per household. Upon approval, applicant can registration children for programs.
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UPCOMING REGISTRATION REMINDER |
Registration for recreation programs (excluding swim lessons) in the 2021 Spring & Summer Program Book will begin on Monday, March 22 at 8:00am for everyone!
Once registration opens, anyone can register for programs. There is no longer a time period where just Little Chute residents/taxpayers can register for programs prior to non-residents. Non-residents pay a higher fee to register for programs, because our rec programs are supported by village resident taxpayer dollars.
Families can register for rec programs (excluding swim lessons) whichever way is most convenient to them.
* Online - must be setup account prior to registration
* In Person - office located at 108 W. Main St (2nd floor)
* By Mail - registration form located in program book
To create a family account in order to register online for rec programs, please click the provided link.
If you have a family account already setup from last year, but forgot your login and password, call us at 423-3869 to have email sent to reset your info.
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PARK SHELTER & REC CENTER RENTALS |
Looking to book an event at one of our park shelters or at our rec center in 2021? Our department policy allows the public to reserve facilities on the first business day of the new year, which was 1/4/21. All reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. To book a date, you can stop in at the Park & Rec Dept (2nd floor Village Hall) or you can call us weekdays during business hours at 423-3869. Please note that the rental fee and security deposit is due in full at the time the reservation is made, so if you book a date by phone you will be required to pay with a credit card. Due to the pandemic, there are group size limits that will be set for park shelter rentals and for rec center rentals. Office staff will discuss the limits currently in place when inquiring for an available date.
Reservations for open-air park shelters can be made from May through September 2021. For information on park shelter choices, pictures, locations, and rental fees, please click the Facility Rental link.
Reservations for the Van Lieshout Rec Center can be made from February 2021 through February 2022. The Rec Center is a large temperature-controlled room that contains a refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink, restrooms, tables, and chairs. It is a great place for an indoor birthday party, wedding/baby shower, family gathering, or company meeting! (minimum 14 day notice required for all bookings at Van Lieshout Rec Center).
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The Village budgets funds to plant trees on the terrace for any taxpayer that would like to purchase them (must have curb & gutter at property). The taxpayer's cost per terrace tree will be $60, with the balance being paid with budgeted money. Terrace tree applications will be accepted at the Park & Rec Dept (108 W. Main St - 2nd floor) on a first-come, first-serve basis starting first week of January. Deadline for terrace tree application is March 31, as long as budgeted funds remain. Village staff will plant approved terrace trees in the spring or fall, depending on the species selected.
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If you have questions, please give the Park & Rec a call at 920-423-3869. |
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