Educational and Social Opportunities
Totally Tots Playtime
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Come on in to the CARD Activity Center with your toddler for FUN! Enjoy all of our equipment including tumbling mats, oversized foam blocks, tunnels and playhouse, balls, hoops and more. The playtime is open to ages 1-4 and will provide a great opportunity for social interaction and motor skill development.
Ages: 1-4
Time: 9:30-11 am
Date: Thursdays, September 2- December 23 and January 6-April 28
Fee: $2 per day per child, sign in that morning at the front desk
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Come on in to the CARD Activity Center with your toddler for FUN! Enjoy all of our equipment including tumbling mats, oversized foam blocks, tunnels and playhouse, balls, hoops and more. The playtime is open to ages 1-4 and will provide a great opportunity for social interaction and motor skill development.
Ages: 1-4
Time: 9:30-11 am
Date: Thursdays, September 2- December 23 and January 6-April 28
Fee: $2 per day per child, sign in that morning at the front desk
Caring for the Caregiver & Adult Care
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
Are you caring for a loved one or do you know someone who is a caregiver?
It can be overwhelming and stressful even in the best of times. This presentation by the Family Hospice of Belleville combines information and support regarding self care with information on available local resources, advanced directives and other adult care planning. Learn and share your ideas about how to continue caring for someone while caring for yourself. Refreshments will be served.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10CCAC-A Wednesday 7-8:30 pm 10/20 10/13
10CCAC-B Wednesday 7-8:30 pm 02/16 02/09
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $5 / $7 CARD Resident/General
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
Are you caring for a loved one or do you know someone who is a caregiver?
It can be overwhelming and stressful even in the best of times. This presentation by the Family Hospice of Belleville combines information and support regarding self care with information on available local resources, advanced directives and other adult care planning. Learn and share your ideas about how to continue caring for someone while caring for yourself. Refreshments will be served.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10CCAC-A Wednesday 7-8:30 pm 10/20 10/13
10CCAC-B Wednesday 7-8:30 pm 02/16 02/09
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $5 / $7 CARD Resident/General
Lifeguard Training Course 2011
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
Learn water rescue techniques, team life guarding, first aid and CPR with oxygen and defibrillator certifications in this 20 hour course. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license and the opportunity to become a team member of Splash City for the summer 2011 season. You will want to be one of the finest aquatic staff in Southern Illinois! Includes your books and guard license. You must speak with the Aquatic Supervisor to register for one of our courses today and become a responsible, professional and respectful lifeguard.
Sessions are held during the weekends below. Class is on Friday from 6-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Session Day(s) Date(s) Register by
11LGTC-A F-Sun 02/18-20 02/11
11LGTC-B F-Sun 03/11-13 03/04
11LGTC-C F-Sun 03/25-27 03/18
11LGTC-D F-Sun 04/08-10 04/01
11LGTC-E F-Sun 04/29-05/01 04/22
11LGTC-F F-Sun 05/06-08 04/29
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $85 for new lifeguards $50 for returning lifeguards
Instructor: Stephanie Whittington
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
Learn water rescue techniques, team life guarding, first aid and CPR with oxygen and defibrillator certifications in this 20 hour course. Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard license and the opportunity to become a team member of Splash City for the summer 2011 season. You will want to be one of the finest aquatic staff in Southern Illinois! Includes your books and guard license. You must speak with the Aquatic Supervisor to register for one of our courses today and become a responsible, professional and respectful lifeguard.
Sessions are held during the weekends below. Class is on Friday from 6-10pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Session Day(s) Date(s) Register by
11LGTC-A F-Sun 02/18-20 02/11
11LGTC-B F-Sun 03/11-13 03/04
11LGTC-C F-Sun 03/25-27 03/18
11LGTC-D F-Sun 04/08-10 04/01
11LGTC-E F-Sun 04/29-05/01 04/22
11LGTC-F F-Sun 05/06-08 04/29
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $85 for new lifeguards $50 for returning lifeguards
Instructor: Stephanie Whittington
Red Cross Babysitting Clinic
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
This class is held on days when Collinsville Unit 10 students do not have school.
Can’t wait until you can get a job babysitting? Learn the skills you need to be the babysitter that parents want! This interactive course is designed to train young people to deal with various situations they may encounter while caring for a child, from simple care to basic first aid. Students will take an exam covering information presented in the clinic. Students are to provide a sack lunch, drink, notepad and sharp pencil.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F208-A Friday 9am-4:15 pm 10 / 29 10 / 22
11W208-B Friday 9am-4:15 pm 01 / 14 01 / 07
11W208-CMonday9am- -4:15 pm 04 / 25 04 / 18
Ages: 11-14
Fee: $50 / $55 CARD Resident/General
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
This class is held on days when Collinsville Unit 10 students do not have school.
Can’t wait until you can get a job babysitting? Learn the skills you need to be the babysitter that parents want! This interactive course is designed to train young people to deal with various situations they may encounter while caring for a child, from simple care to basic first aid. Students will take an exam covering information presented in the clinic. Students are to provide a sack lunch, drink, notepad and sharp pencil.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F208-A Friday 9am-4:15 pm 10 / 29 10 / 22
11W208-B Friday 9am-4:15 pm 01 / 14 01 / 07
11W208-CMonday9am- -4:15 pm 04 / 25 04 / 18
Ages: 11-14
Fee: $50 / $55 CARD Resident/General
First Aid for Little People
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
It never hurts to take precautions when it comes to safety. In First Aid for Little People, children will be exposed to procedures that will enable them to act correctly in an emergency situation. Subjects covered include: obtaining help, choking, controlling bleeding and poisoning. Children must be age specified by the firs day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10FALP-A Saturday 10:15-11:45 am 09/250 9/17
11FALP-B Saturday 10:15-11:45 am 02/12 02/04
Ages: 5-8
Fee: $15 / $20 CARD Resident/General
Instructor: Stephanie Whittington
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive, Collinsville
It never hurts to take precautions when it comes to safety. In First Aid for Little People, children will be exposed to procedures that will enable them to act correctly in an emergency situation. Subjects covered include: obtaining help, choking, controlling bleeding and poisoning. Children must be age specified by the firs day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10FALP-A Saturday 10:15-11:45 am 09/250 9/17
11FALP-B Saturday 10:15-11:45 am 02/12 02/04
Ages: 5-8
Fee: $15 / $20 CARD Resident/General
Instructor: Stephanie Whittington
Home Alone
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Staying home alone for the first time can be frightening if children aren’t informed. Being confident can make things a lot easier for both parent and child. This program is designed to teach children simple rules and procedures for responsible self-care. Home Alone covers over 10 topics and includes a film. Child must be the age specified on the first day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10HACC-A Saturday 9-10 am 09/25 09/17
11HACC-B Saturday 9-10 am 02/12 02/04
Ages: 6-10
Fee: $10 / $15 CARD Resident/General
Instructor: Stephanie Whittington
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Staying home alone for the first time can be frightening if children aren’t informed. Being confident can make things a lot easier for both parent and child. This program is designed to teach children simple rules and procedures for responsible self-care. Home Alone covers over 10 topics and includes a film. Child must be the age specified on the first day of class.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10HACC-A Saturday 9-10 am 09/25 09/17
11HACC-B Saturday 9-10 am 02/12 02/04
Ages: 6-10
Fee: $10 / $15 CARD Resident/General
Instructor: Stephanie Whittington
Photography Fundamentals: Basic Digital Photography
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Having a difficult time mastering all the bells and whistles on that new digital camera? This course teaches techniques to help you master your digital camera and use camera equipment advantageously. Participants learn how to efficiently store images on a computer, print digital images, send photos via e-mail and much more.
Prerequisite: Read your camera manual and list your questions prior to class. Participants must bring digital camera and manual to classes and have access to a computer with image storing capability.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F503 Th (4 wks) 7- 9 pm 10/07-10/28 09/29
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $30 / $35 CARD Resident/General
CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Having a difficult time mastering all the bells and whistles on that new digital camera? This course teaches techniques to help you master your digital camera and use camera equipment advantageously. Participants learn how to efficiently store images on a computer, print digital images, send photos via e-mail and much more.
Prerequisite: Read your camera manual and list your questions prior to class. Participants must bring digital camera and manual to classes and have access to a computer with image storing capability.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F503 Th (4 wks) 7- 9 pm 10/07-10/28 09/29
Ages: 16 and up
Fee: $30 / $35 CARD Resident/General
Shawnee Trail Winery Colorfest Tour
Drop off/Pick up at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Celebrate Southern Illinois’ finest wineries and their Colorfest activities! Our schedule currently includes the Von Jacob, Alto, and Blue Sky Vineyards. Enjoy a great day of wine-tasting, beautiful fall colors, music, great food, special Colorfest scheduled activities, and let CARD take care of the driving and the details. Fee includes transportation, entry fees, wine sampling, escort, and scenery. Food is available at some wineries. Guests are invited to pack a cooler with lunch and snacks.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F607 Saturday 9 am-7:30 pm 10/30 10/22
Ages: 21 and over ONLY
Fee: $35 / $39 CARD Resident/General
Drop off/Pick up at the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
Celebrate Southern Illinois’ finest wineries and their Colorfest activities! Our schedule currently includes the Von Jacob, Alto, and Blue Sky Vineyards. Enjoy a great day of wine-tasting, beautiful fall colors, music, great food, special Colorfest scheduled activities, and let CARD take care of the driving and the details. Fee includes transportation, entry fees, wine sampling, escort, and scenery. Food is available at some wineries. Guests are invited to pack a cooler with lunch and snacks.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F607 Saturday 9 am-7:30 pm 10/30 10/22
Ages: 21 and over ONLY
Fee: $35 / $39 CARD Resident/General
School’s Out Club
Drop off/Pick up from the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
On Vacation from school and not sure what to do? Be a part of our School’s Out Club. Bring your friends and spend your day off from school on a fun field trip. This is not your ordinary field trip -- We will pack as much fun into one day as we can, and even stop somewhere fun for lunch. Trips are supervised by CARD staff and include all entry fees, lunch and transportation. Your child is invited to bring additional spending money.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F150-A Thursday 9 am - 5 pm 10 / 28 10 / 23
Includes visits to Eckert’s Farm in Belleville for pumpkin picking, lunch at Chuck-E-Cheese, ice skating at U.S. Ice Sports Complex in Fairview Heights
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11W150-B Friday 9 am - 5 pm 01 / 14 01 / 08
Includes visit to City Museum in St. Louis, a picnic-style lunch from Samwiches, and a visit to the World Aquarium
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11W150-C Monday 9 am - 5 pm 03 / 07 03 / 01
Includes visit to the Magic House in St. Louis, lunch at Hometown Buffet, and trip to Sky Zone for a variety of activities.
Ages: First through sixth graders
Fee: $37 / $41 CARD Resident/General
Drop off/Pick up from the CARD Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive in Collinsville
On Vacation from school and not sure what to do? Be a part of our School’s Out Club. Bring your friends and spend your day off from school on a fun field trip. This is not your ordinary field trip -- We will pack as much fun into one day as we can, and even stop somewhere fun for lunch. Trips are supervised by CARD staff and include all entry fees, lunch and transportation. Your child is invited to bring additional spending money.
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
10F150-A Thursday 9 am - 5 pm 10 / 28 10 / 23
Includes visits to Eckert’s Farm in Belleville for pumpkin picking, lunch at Chuck-E-Cheese, ice skating at U.S. Ice Sports Complex in Fairview Heights
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11W150-B Friday 9 am - 5 pm 01 / 14 01 / 08
Includes visit to City Museum in St. Louis, a picnic-style lunch from Samwiches, and a visit to the World Aquarium
Session Day(s) Time Date(s) Register by
11W150-C Monday 9 am - 5 pm 03 / 07 03 / 01
Includes visit to the Magic House in St. Louis, lunch at Hometown Buffet, and trip to Sky Zone for a variety of activities.
Ages: First through sixth graders
Fee: $37 / $41 CARD Resident/General
Babysitting Connection
Are you looking for a babysitter? We would be happy to pass your name and number along to the participants in our Red Cross Babysitting Class. Registration is free and easy, just contact CARD at (618) 346-7529 and give code 10BBSC-A.
Are you looking for a babysitter? We would be happy to pass your name and number along to the participants in our Red Cross Babysitting Class. Registration is free and easy, just contact CARD at (618) 346-7529 and give code 10BBSC-A.
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