Closed on Memorial Day

Pearce will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Day holiday.

Junior Fitness Certification Class

Members 13- and 14-years-old are invited to complete this certification to be allowed to access the Cardiovascular Room and Selectorized Equipment Area. Participants will learn how to properly and safely use the equipment in these areas; workout etiquette and rules; and examples of effective workout routines.

Monthly Senior Potluck at Pearce

Pearce Community Center will host the monthly senior potluck at noon on Tuesday, May 26. All seniors are invited to bring a side dish and their own table service and join in the fun. Fried chicken and drinks are provided. This month’s musical entertainment will be provided by Judy and the Pacemakers.   

Champions of the Court Basketball Camp

Pearce Community Center will host Champions of the Court Basketball Camp Monday through Friday, July 20 through 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The camp is presented by Inner Circle Sports featuring Coach K and is designed for children ages 7 to 18.

Camp will begin with ball handling and progress into shooting, down low play, and energetic defensive drills. The camp format allows beginners to learn at their own pace through repetition, as more advanced players are separated during drills for a more challenging regimen.

The cost of the five-day camp is $265; three-day camp is $235. Visit www.teamicsports.com to learn more about Champions of the Court Basketball Camp with Coach K and to register.

Summer Swim Lessons

Pearce Community Center will offer group swim lessons this summer to children ages six months and older. The first four-week session begins June 2^rd, and the second four-week session begins July 7.

Lessons are available for three age groups. Parent/child lessons for children age six months to 35 months meet each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:55-10:25 a.m. and 5:25-5:55 p.m. Lessons for preschoolers ages three and four years meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:35-11:05 a.m. and 4:50-5:20 p.m. Lessons for children five years and older meet on Tuesday or Thursday from 9:15-9:45 a.m., 9:55-10:25 a.m. and 10:35-11:05 a.m. Evening lessons are also available for this age group at 4:15-4:45 p.m., 4:50-5:20 p.m., and 5:25-5:55 p.m. Open registration begins May 11.

The cost of the class is $33.75 for Foundation members; $45 for members; and $65 for non-members. Register for swim lessons at Pearce. 

Pearce Offers Tennis Lessons for Kids

In conjunction with the Chillicothe Park District, Pearce Community Center will offer tennis lessons for children ages 6 to 13 years.

The lessons will develop movement, balance, coordination and motor skills for proper serving motion and good positioning and balance for each shot. They will be offered at Shore Acres tennis courts. Students must bring their own tennis racket and water. The four week session will meet each Tuesday and Thursday June 16 through July 9.

Children six to nine years of age will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Ages 10 to 13 will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Pearce Foundation members pay $33.75; Pearce members $45; and non-members $55.

May Member of the Month

Our May Member of the Month is 23-year-old Hayden Bailey. 

Hayden joined Pearce about one year ago to keep in shape, but he also enjoys the opportunity to meet new people and learn new things about proper workouts and diet.

You can usually find him here four or five days each week on the free weights. But when he’s not here, he loves to hunt, fish, and kayak.

“It’s not about how hard you can hit,” says Hayden. “It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.” Working out at Pearce allows Hayden to continually push that benchmark.

Hayden’s fitness advice is to stay focused on your goals and remember that you are here for you, not anybody else.

Running Club Summer Session Scheduled

The Pearce Community Center Running Club will kick off its 9-week summer session on Tuesday, June 9 at 6:00 p.m. The Club is open to all ages and skill levels; however, children under the age of 10 must run with an adult. Weekly runs are led by Illinois Valley Striders. In inclement weather, the Club runs on Pearce’s indoor track. Pearce Foundation members pay only $56.25 for club membership; Pearce members $75; non-members $90.

Extra Fun Specialty Camps at Pearce

Pearce Community Center will offer one week Extra Fun Specialty Camps this summer to children going into grades 1-7 in the fall. Pick one, two, or all six-week-long Extra Fun Specialty Camps focused on activities children love. Summer Camp enrollment is not required to participate in these specialty camps.

Children will spend two hours Monday through Friday learning, playing, exploring, and discovering more about their favorite area of interest. Choose:

Soccer:  June 8-12, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Basketball:  June 15-19, for grades 1-3 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; for grades 4-7 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Pottery:  June 22-26, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Engineering:  July 6-10, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Music:  July 20-24, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Cooking:  July 27-31, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The cost of each camp is $30 for Pearce Summer Camp participants; $36 for Pearce Foundation member; $40 for Pearce members; and $50 for non-members.

For more information, call Pearce Community Center at (309) 274-4209, extension 104.

Register Now for NEW Summer Bridge Program

The Learning Zone at Pearce is offering the new Summer Bridge program this summer. The program refreshes math and reading skills throughout the summer to ensure children going into grades 1st through 8th don't experience learning loss during the long summer break. 

The 8-week program begins the week of June 8. The cost is $33.75 for Pearce Foundation members; $45 for Pearce members; and $55 for non-members.

1st Grade Wednesdays 9 to 11 am
2nd Grade Wednesdays 10 am to Noon
3rd Grade Tuesdays 9 to 11 am
4th Grade Tuesdays 10 am to Noon
5th Grade Tuesdays 1 to 3 pm
6th Grade Tuesdays 2 to 4 pm
7th Grade Wednesdays 1 to 3 pm
8th Grade Wednesdays 2 to 4 pm