Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department Monthly E-Newsletter
JULY 2021
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*FREE* JULY OPEN SKATE DATES
(all ages)
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If you would like to check out the new Champion Center in Grand Chute, then try out one of their free open skate dates in July. Rentals are available if you don't have your own skates. The included flyer picture lists the specific July dates and times for they are offering this program.
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*FREE* DIVE-IN MOVIE AT DOYLE POOL
(all ages)
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Mark your calendar to join us for a night of fun at the Doyle Park Pool! We will be having FREE admission to the pool for the evening session, then at dusk we will be showing a family movie on a large movie screen set up onsite. Families can enjoy the movie while in the pool, or they can choose to sit on the deck. Free popcorn will be provided. A big thank you to Unison Credit Union for sponsoring the Free Dive-In Movie at Doyle Pool with the Little Chute Rec Dept.
MOVIE: ONWARD
DATE: Friday, July 16
TIME: Free Swim 6:30pm to 8:00pm;
followed by movie at dusk
PLACE: Doyle Park Pool
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*FREE* SUNDAY NIGHT FUN RUN
(all ages)
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The LC Track & Cross Country Teams will be holding a FREE Fun Run on Sunday, July 18 at 6:30pm at Heesakker Park. There will be a run for everyone, from young to old! There is no sign-up necessary, just show up at Heesakker Park (weather permitting) for some fun while you run.
There will be a kids runs for ages 6 & under (run 400 or 800 meters), ages 7 to 9 (run 800 meters), and ages 10 to 14 (run 1600 meters). All finishers in each age group will receive an award! There will be a high school to adult run (up to 5K course) which will be tailored to the needs of those that show up.
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JETS TACKLE FOOTBALL REGISTRATION
(kids entering 6th through 8th grade in fall)
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If your child will be entering 6th through 8th grade this fall, and are interested in playing Jets Tackle Football, please remember that the registration deadline is Friday, July 23. Click the included link for the 2021 Jets Registration Packet, or pickup printed copy of packet at the Park & Rec at Village Hall.
By July 23 deadline, completed registration form, concussion waiver, and payment must be turned into Park & Rec Office. Player must also have completed a Baseline Concussion Test at offsite location if child didn't have test last year. Physical documentation must be turned into LC Middle School office by same deadline.
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FAMILY FUN FEST
(all ages)
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We hope that you can come help us celebrate family fun and an awesome summer at our Annual Family Fun Fest, which is held at Doyle Park on Tuesday, July 27, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.
Our staff will be grilling up some great hamburgers and hotdogs, so you can sit back and enjoy supper with your family and friends. A meal with a hamburger or hot dog, bag of chips, and a soda/water will only be $2.00 per person.
There will be numerous FREE activities for the kids to enjoy including giant inflatables, balloon creations, kiddie express ride, prize give-a-ways, and various games. Families can also enjoy FREE admission to the pool from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, so bring your suits & towels along. Mark your calendar so you don't miss this awesome night of family fun!
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DOYLE PARK SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION |
Looking to register the kids for swim lessons? We have two more sessions this summer of morning & evening swim lessons at our heated outdoor pool facility. Our swim lesson classes are designed to meet American Red Cross standards and are taught by qualified staff certified in Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instruction, CPR & First Aid. Information on our swim lessons (session choices, class descriptions, class times, and lesson registration form) can be found by clicking the link to our program book. Registration for swim lessons can be done at Doyle Pool during the pool operational hours listed in program book.
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POOL PRIVATE RENTAL / BIRTHDAY PARTY FORM |
Child pool birthday parties are offered during Doyle Pool's normal hours of operation. Party kids will be provided pool admission ticket, 2 slices of pizza, popcorn, bottle of water, plates & napkins. A party favor will be given to the birthday boy/girl. One adult chaperone per 10 kids is provided pool admission. Party will be provided west half of pool pavilion for 1.5 hours, and children will be permitted pool use for entire open swim session. Fee options listed on rental form for pool operational hour birthday parties with 10 or less kids, and for 20 or less kids.
Private pool rentals are great for a company picnic, a club gathering, or any other special occasion. Private rentals are only allowed at a time when the pool is not scheduled to be open for public swim or swim lessons. Fee is $100 per hour for groups of less than 30 people, and $125 per hour for groups larger than 30 people. Private rentals can be for 1, 1-1/2, or 2 hours time slots.
Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-serve basis. Completed rental form and payment must be turned in before a date can be reserved. Private rentals can be booked at the Park & Rec Office weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm, or at the Doyle Pool Office during operational hours. All reservations must be made two weeks before the rental date so we can schedule staff. If you have any questions, please call 423-3869. Date can only be booked when payment received; we cannot hold a date.
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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.
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 75 chairs. Room capacity is 99. Rental also includes use of outdoor covered patio area with bench seating, standing table top island, and a charcoal grill cooking area. 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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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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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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If you have questions, please give the Park & Rec a call at 920-423-3869. |
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