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May
21
Lifeguard Training - Spring Session: Course II
Event's details
May 21, 2012
Time:04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location: American Red Cross, Galesburg, IL -IL

May 5 - June 20, 2012 Class Day: Monday and Wednesday Class Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be a class at the American Red Cross on Tuesday, May 26, 2012. *Must pre-register by Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Lifeguard Instructor: Katy Robinson
 
(04:00 PM - 07:00 PM)
 
May
31
Water Safety Awarness and Fun
Event's details
May 31, 2012
Time:01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Hawthorne Municipal Pool, Galesburg, IL -IL

Come to Hawthorne Pool from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and receive a skills assessment to help determine your child’s skill ability for swim lessons and safety in the pool.
 
(01:00 PM - 04:00 PM)
 
May
31
Summer Babysitting Clinic Registration Deadline
Event's details
May 31, 2012
Time:08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Recreation Facility, Galesburg, IL -IL

Topics covered include first aid, toy and game selection for various ages, identification of common safety hazards, making responsible decisions, accident prevention and much more. This course will teach responsibilities involved with being a good babysitter, and prepare you how to respond to a variety of situations.
 
(08:30 AM - 05:00 PM)
 
Jun
04
Lifeguard Training - Spring Session: Course III
Event's details
June 04, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: American Red Cross, Galesburg, IL -IL

June 4 - 9, 2012 Class Time: 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. There will be a class at the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 for CPR/AED training. *Must pre-register by Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Lifeguard Instructor: Andrea Stinson and Mia Carnes
 
(09:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
07
Summer Babysitting Clinic
Event's details
June 07, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: American Red Cross, Galesburg, IL -IL

Topics covered include first aid, toy and game selection for various ages, identification of common safety hazards, making responsible decisions, accident prevention and much more. This course will teach responsibilities involved with being a good babysitter, and prepare you how to respond to a variety of situations.
 
(09:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 
Jun
14
World's Largest Swimming Lesson
Event's details
June 14, 2012
Time:09:45 AM - 10:45 PM
Location: Hawthorne Municipal Pool, Galesburg, IL -IL

We will attempt to be a part of the Guinness World Record ™ setting event to spread the word that “Swimming Lessons Save Lives!” from 10:00-10:45 a.m. Drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death of children, ages 1-14. Swim lesson topics will include safety, breathing, submerging, floating and basic front stroke.
 
(09:45 AM - 10:45 PM)
 
Jun
14
Flag Day Salute to Our Troops
Event's details
June 14, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Celebrate Flag Day with the spirit of patriotism. There will be free admission for all active, reservist and retired military personnel to honor those that serve our country when a valid military issue ID is presented at the admission window.
 
(11:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
16
Yoga in the Park
Event's details
June 16, 2012
Time:09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Lake Storey Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Enthusiastic instructors will meet on Saturday mornings, from 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., free of charge; thanks to their generous volunteer efforts. Yoga in the Park will meet June through August on the right side of the Lake Storey Pavilion.
 
(09:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
 
Jun
17
Day with Dad
Event's details
June 17, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Join the staff for a special Father’s Day at the pool. There will be a father / child look-a-like contest at 2:00 p.m. in the concession area. Fee: $5.00 admission per person (Dad’s are admitted free when accompanied by their child.)
 
(11:00 AM - 07:00 PM)
 
Jun
20
D.A.R.E Day
Event's details
June 20, 2012
Time:11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Location: Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg, IL -IL

Come to Lakeside Water Park from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and see where to go for a safe place to have fun this summer. D.A.R.E. graduates will receive free admission when they present their D.A.R.E. graduate card.
 
(11:00 AM - 03:00 PM)
 

Recreation Division

Office: Lakeside Recreation Facility

1033 South Lake Storey Road

Phone: 309/345-3683

Sports and Weather Line:  309/345-5887

(Call for sports and weather cancellation information after 4:00 p.m.)

Fax: 309/343-2311

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

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