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Special Events
Freaky Fives 5K Family Run & Walk
The Freaky Fives 5K Family Run & Walk is a great way to get into the Halloween mood. The Eighth Annual 5K race encourages participants to wear their fun/freaky Halloween costumes for a pre-race costume contest. Awards will be presented for the costume contest and to the top two overall male and female finishers and to the top two finishers in each 5K running category.
Participants who register by 5 pm on Oct. 14 are guaranteed an event T-shirt and the early registration price. Entry forms are available at the CARD Activity Center or online at www.CollinsvilleRec.com
Saturday, October 24 at 5 pm
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL.
The race entrance fee is $15 before Oct. 14 and $20 after that date. Click Here for a registration form
The Freaky Fives 5K Family Run & Walk is a great way to get into the Halloween mood. The Eighth Annual 5K race encourages participants to wear their fun/freaky Halloween costumes for a pre-race costume contest. Awards will be presented for the costume contest and to the top two overall male and female finishers and to the top two finishers in each 5K running category.
Participants who register by 5 pm on Oct. 14 are guaranteed an event T-shirt and the early registration price. Entry forms are available at the CARD Activity Center or online at www.CollinsvilleRec.com
Saturday, October 24 at 5 pm
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL.
The race entrance fee is $15 before Oct. 14 and $20 after that date. Click Here for a registration form
Fall Farm Day at Willoughby Farm
Saturday, October 3 from 11 am to 2 pm
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL.
Maybe you’ve been to the farm before but you’ve never seen it like this! Bring your family and explore the history of Willoughby Farm with tours by Willoughby descendants, check out the “poultry palace” to see the varieties of hens, see how our goats help to “mow the lawn,” and leave your own mark on this heritage farm! Admission is FREE. Refreshments will be available.
Saturday, October 3 from 11 am to 2 pm
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL.
Maybe you’ve been to the farm before but you’ve never seen it like this! Bring your family and explore the history of Willoughby Farm with tours by Willoughby descendants, check out the “poultry palace” to see the varieties of hens, see how our goats help to “mow the lawn,” and leave your own mark on this heritage farm! Admission is FREE. Refreshments will be available.
Daddy Daughter Date Night
Are you a father, grandfather, uncle or family friend who has a special girl in your life that you would like to treat to an evening to remember? Then bring her to Daddy Daughter Date Night!
This evening is for girls age 5-16 and their “dates” - no moms allowed! The event includes dinner, dessert, dancing, fun activities and prizes. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the magic of the evening. Photos may be purchased for an additional fee.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 from 6-9 pm
Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL.
This is a formal event: young ladies should wear a dress; sport coat/suit and tie for the male attendants. This is a truly classy evening that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Pre-registration is required and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registration deadline is before noon on Feb. 5. Be sure to give session number 10W211 when you register. The cost is $38/$42 R/NR per couple; $17/$19 R/NR per additional daughter. Call 346-7529 today to register!
Are you a father, grandfather, uncle or family friend who has a special girl in your life that you would like to treat to an evening to remember? Then bring her to Daddy Daughter Date Night!
This evening is for girls age 5-16 and their “dates” - no moms allowed! The event includes dinner, dessert, dancing, fun activities and prizes. A professional photographer will be on hand to capture the magic of the evening. Photos may be purchased for an additional fee.
Friday, Feb. 19, 2010 from 6-9 pm
Gateway Center, 1 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL.
This is a formal event: young ladies should wear a dress; sport coat/suit and tie for the male attendants. This is a truly classy evening that will create memories to last a lifetime.
Pre-registration is required and is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registration deadline is before noon on Feb. 5. Be sure to give session number 10W211 when you register. The cost is $38/$42 R/NR per couple; $17/$19 R/NR per additional daughter. Call 346-7529 today to register!
Basic Outdoor Skills
This fun and educational class will introduce basic outdoor skills to individuals and families of all ages. Participants will be instructed on the basics of building a fire, first aid, mapping and navigation in the wilderness. The evening will conclude with dinner cooked over the campfire.
For ages 5 and up; adults and families are welcome! The fee for this fun class is just $5 per person; $20 maximum per family.
Call (618) 346-7529 before Sept. 21 to register. Be sure to give session number 09F820 when you call.
Sunday, September 27 from 4-8 pm
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL.
This fun and educational class will introduce basic outdoor skills to individuals and families of all ages. Participants will be instructed on the basics of building a fire, first aid, mapping and navigation in the wilderness. The evening will conclude with dinner cooked over the campfire.
For ages 5 and up; adults and families are welcome! The fee for this fun class is just $5 per person; $20 maximum per family.
Call (618) 346-7529 before Sept. 21 to register. Be sure to give session number 09F820 when you call.
Sunday, September 27 from 4-8 pm
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL.
Letters from Santa
Treat your child to the excitement of the holiday season with his or her own, personalized letter from the big man himself!
Click Here and fill out the form completely. The form must be completed for each letter recipient.
Return the completed form with cash or check by 5 pm on December 15 to “Letters from Santa” 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234. The charge for each letter is $4.
Letters from Santa will be received prior to Christmas.
Click HERE to print the form.
Treat your child to the excitement of the holiday season with his or her own, personalized letter from the big man himself!
Click Here and fill out the form completely. The form must be completed for each letter recipient.
Return the completed form with cash or check by 5 pm on December 15 to “Letters from Santa” 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234. The charge for each letter is $4.
Letters from Santa will be received prior to Christmas.
Click HERE to print the form.
School’s Out Club
On vacation from school and not sure what to do? Join CARD’s School’s Out Club. Bring your friends and spend your school’s off days on a fun field trip. We’ll pack as many experiences into one day as we can and even stop somewhere for lunch. CARD staff supervises trip participants and the cost includes all entry fees, lunch and transportation. Your child can bring extra spending money. Don’t miss these days of fun and excitement!
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
09F150-A Monday 9 am-5 pm 10/12 Columbus Day 10/5
09F150-B Thursday 9 am-5pm 10/29 P/T Conference 10/22
09F150-C Wednesday 9 am-5pm 11/11 Veterans Day 11/4
10W150-A Monday 9 am-5 pm 1/18 MLK Day 1/11
10W150-B Friday 9 am-5 pm 2/12 Lincoln’s B-day 2/5
10W150-C Monday 9 am-5 pm 3/1 Pulaski Day 2/22
Fee: $37/$41 R/NR
Ages: Grades 1-6
Min/Max: 20/40
Pick up/drop off at CARD Activity Center
Oct. 12 Itinerary: Trip to The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri to participate in the patch program and watch a film, lunch at HomeTown Buffet in Chesterfield and then head to Faust Park in Chesterfield to tour of the Frontier Homes and participate in a candle dipping activity.
October 29 Itinerary: Trip to Eckert's in Belleville for pumpkin picking and a tour of the property. Lunch at Little Ceasars at the park. Bowling at Camelot Bowl in Collinsville and a visit to Woodland Park.
November 11 Itinerary: Trip to St. Louis to see the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion, Giant Movie (Lewis and Clark) and Baseball's Gateway to the West exhibit. Lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory, followed by a tour of Busch Stadium. The afternoon will be spent at Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville.
Future itineraries are to be determined.
On vacation from school and not sure what to do? Join CARD’s School’s Out Club. Bring your friends and spend your school’s off days on a fun field trip. We’ll pack as many experiences into one day as we can and even stop somewhere for lunch. CARD staff supervises trip participants and the cost includes all entry fees, lunch and transportation. Your child can bring extra spending money. Don’t miss these days of fun and excitement!
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
09F150-A Monday 9 am-5 pm 10/12 Columbus Day 10/5
09F150-B Thursday 9 am-5pm 10/29 P/T Conference 10/22
09F150-C Wednesday 9 am-5pm 11/11 Veterans Day 11/4
10W150-A Monday 9 am-5 pm 1/18 MLK Day 1/11
10W150-B Friday 9 am-5 pm 2/12 Lincoln’s B-day 2/5
10W150-C Monday 9 am-5 pm 3/1 Pulaski Day 2/22
Fee: $37/$41 R/NR
Ages: Grades 1-6
Min/Max: 20/40
Pick up/drop off at CARD Activity Center
Oct. 12 Itinerary: Trip to The Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri to participate in the patch program and watch a film, lunch at HomeTown Buffet in Chesterfield and then head to Faust Park in Chesterfield to tour of the Frontier Homes and participate in a candle dipping activity.
October 29 Itinerary: Trip to Eckert's in Belleville for pumpkin picking and a tour of the property. Lunch at Little Ceasars at the park. Bowling at Camelot Bowl in Collinsville and a visit to Woodland Park.
November 11 Itinerary: Trip to St. Louis to see the Gateway Arch, Museum of Westward Expansion, Giant Movie (Lewis and Clark) and Baseball's Gateway to the West exhibit. Lunch at the Old Spaghetti Factory, followed by a tour of Busch Stadium. The afternoon will be spent at Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville.
Future itineraries are to be determined.
Breakfast with the Bunny
Hippity-hop to the Arlington Greens Golf Course Banquet Facility for Breakfast with the Bunny! Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious breakfast, receive a special gift and have the kids’ picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9-10:30 am
Arlington Greens Golf Course Banquet Facility, 200 Arlington Drive in Granite City
Register now - space is limited and fills quickly!
The fee is just $10/$11 R/NR for children; $8/$9 R/NR for adults.
The registration deadline is 5 pm on March 19.
Be sure to give session number 10W108 when you register.
Hippity-hop to the Arlington Greens Golf Course Banquet Facility for Breakfast with the Bunny! Bring the whole family and enjoy a delicious breakfast, receive a special gift and have the kids’ picture taken with the Easter Bunny.
Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9-10:30 am
Arlington Greens Golf Course Banquet Facility, 200 Arlington Drive in Granite City
Register now - space is limited and fills quickly!
The fee is just $10/$11 R/NR for children; $8/$9 R/NR for adults.
The registration deadline is 5 pm on March 19.
Be sure to give session number 10W108 when you register.
Rock the Barn at Willoughby Farm
Saturday, October 3 from 7-11 pm
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL.
Yee-haw! Mark your calendar, tell your friends, polish your boots and get ready to rock the barn with some rockin’ country music! This isn’t your grandparents’ barn dance -we’ll be two-steppin’ to modern country hits!
Come for the music, stay for refreshments and a roaring bonfire. Check back or call (618) 346-PLAY(7529) closer to event date for more info.
Admission fee is $5 per person (3 and under free); $20 maximum per family
Saturday, October 3 from 7-11 pm
Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve, 631 Willoughby Lane, Collinsville, IL.
Yee-haw! Mark your calendar, tell your friends, polish your boots and get ready to rock the barn with some rockin’ country music! This isn’t your grandparents’ barn dance -we’ll be two-steppin’ to modern country hits!
Come for the music, stay for refreshments and a roaring bonfire. Check back or call (618) 346-PLAY(7529) closer to event date for more info.
Admission fee is $5 per person (3 and under free); $20 maximum per family
