2015 dyer winter_spring_leisuregram

Town of Dyer
Parks & Recreation
2015 Winter / Spring
Leisuregram

GeneralInformation
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www.townofdyer.com Town of Dyer - Parks and Recreation Board
Cathy Lareau, President
Dane Huebner, Vice President
Maria Gurtler, Executive Secretary
Mike Kapitan, Member
Debbie Astor, Town Council Liaison
William Enslen, Town Attorney
The Dyer Parks & Recreation Board meets regularly on the
2nd Wednesday of each month for their monthly meeting
and on the 4th Wednesday of each month for a study
session. Both meetings are held at the Town Hall at 6:30pm.
Town of Dyer - Town Council
Joe Cinko, President (Ward 1)
Mary Tanis, Vice President (Ward 4)
Debbie Astor, Member (Ward 5)
Jeff Dekker, Member (Ward 2)
Connee Trepton, Member (Ward 3)
Town of Dyer - Clerk-Treasurer
Pat Hawrot, IAMC / CMC
Contact Information
Town of Dyer - Parks & Recreation Department
Town Hall
Glen L. Eberly Municipal Building
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8am - 4pm
Phone: (219) 865-2505
Fax: (219) 865-4233
Website: http://parks.townofdyer.com
E-mail: parks@townofdyer.com
Facebook: Dyer Parks and Recreation
See page 13 for mail-in or drop-off registration procedures
Parks and Recreation Staff
Mark Heintz, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation
Andrea Daliege, Recreation Supervisor
Lorraine Copenhaver, Clerk
Danielle Fiorio, Part-Time Clerk
Tanya Curtis, Part-Time Clerk
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.
~ Proverb
• Large Selection of Frames
• All Types of Contact Lenses
• Laservision Correction
Consultant
• Sunglasses, Sport Glasses,
Safety Glasses
Insurance Accepted
• VSP Provider
• Prairie States Provider
• EyeMed Provider
• Davis Vision Provider
DR. ANDREW F. MANSUETO
FAMILY PRACTICE OF OPTOMETRY
942 Richard Road, Dyer
219-864-1430
Member AOA & IOA

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Winter/Spring2015
Living Tree & Park Bench Memorials
Help improve the quality of life and the environment by having
a tree planted in one of your Dyer Parks to remember or honor
a person or organization. A minimum donation of $200 will
purchase a tree. You may designate the park but Dyer Parks &
Recreation will determine the exact location. Trees are planted
each fall. As part of your donation, the person’s name, year
of donation and park will be added to one of the Living Tree
Memorial plaques on display at the Dyer Town Hall.
Park Bench Memorials are also available. For a donation of
$750 we will install a park bench with a plaque on the seat
back of the bench in a park of your choice. Exact locations will
be determined by staff but suggestions are welcome. For more
information on either program contact Dyer Parks & Recreation
at (219) 865-2505.
Town of Dyer Residents and Non-Residents
Programs and Services are available to both residents and non-
residents of theTown of Dyer, Indiana. Residents are those that
pay taxes to the Town of Dyer through your property tax bill.
Residents also typically pay for water service through theTown
of Dyer and not a private water provider.
Unincorporated areas of Dyer, Indiana 46311 are non-residents
as zero of your tax dollars support the Town of Dyer and
respective departments. Non-residents typically pay a higher
fee for participation in most programs and events. If you have
a question as to whether or not you are a resident, please call
us with your address. Please be prepared to show proof of
residency at registration.
1.) Parks are open from Dawn until Dusk (unless authorized
by permit or Parks and Recreation activity).
2.) Pets are allowed in town parks according to posted
restrictions. They must be leashed and cleaned up after.
Owners are responsible for their pets.
3.) Motorized vehicles are prohibited in parks except
in designated parking areas.
4.) No alcohol is allowed (unless authorized by permit).
5.) Golfing is not allowed in parks.
6.) No littering or dumping of household garbage
or yard waste.
7.) Fishing is not allowed at Pheasant Hills Park lake.
8.) All town ordinances will be strictly enforced.
9.) Groups of 15 or more require a permit.
ParkrulesareenforcedbytheDyerPoliceDept.Ifyouseesomeone
vandalizing or violating these rules please call the Dyer Police
Dept. at (219) 865-1163.
PARK RULES
Dyer-Munster Recreation Partnership
In a continued effort to bring more recreational opportunities
to the residents of the Town of Dyer, Dyer Parks & Recreation
has entered into a partnership with Munster Parks &
Recreation.
Town of Dyer residents can register for recreation programs
with Munster Parks & Recreation at the Munster resident rate.
Registration for the Munster program must be done through
the Town of Munster. This partnership does not include pool
fees (season passes, admission or rental fees), facility rentals
(shelters, gazebo, dog park, Plum Creek Center, social center),
or Munster‘Keen-ager’programs. For more information
contact Munster Parks & Recreation at (219) 836-PARK.
Table of Contents
General Information.............................................2
Board Officials
Contact Information
General Information.............................................3
LivingTree and Park Bench Memorials
Park Rules
Residents and Non-Residents
Dyer-Munster Recreation Partnership
EarlyChildhoodprograms....................................4
Kindermusik Programs
Early Childhood programs...................................5
Easter Egg Decorating
Kick’n with the Kids
IndoorTee ball
Mothers Day Craft
Art Spot / Getting Started
Bumper Bowling
I’m a Big Kid Now
Early Childhood/Youth programs........................6
Li’l Pizza Makers
Valentine’s Day Craft
Bricks 4 Kidz / Pre-School
Bowling
Patti’s All American Classes
Early Childhood/Youth programs........................7
Young Rembrandts / Pre-School
Little Dragons
Young Rembrandts / Elementary
Art Spot / Basic Drawing
Youthprograms.....................................................8
Bricks 4 Kidz / Elementary
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Lego Robotics with Sylvan
Coding for Kids - Video Game Designing
Youth/Adultprograms.........................................9
Young Rembrandts / Middle School
BLAST! (BabysitterLessons&SafetyTraining)
CPR / AED / First Aid
Knitting (Children & Adults)
Bike Ridding Clinic
Wado-Ki-Karate
Zumba
Adult programs...................................................10
Yoga
Pilates
T’ai Chi Chih (Advanced)
Art Spot / Water Color Wednesday
Art Spot / Coffee & Canvas
Seniors Masterpiece Drawing
SpecialEvents......................................................11
15th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt
National Kids to Park
Mother-Son Fun Bowl
2nd Annual - Chicks fun Run
AtticTreasures & More
Thornton QuarryTour
General Information...........................................12
Refund Policy
Photo Policy
Golden Opportunity Coupon Books
Create a Class
Registration Policies
Program Registration & Form............................13
FacilityRentals.....................................................14
Plum Creek Center
2014 Picnic Shelter Reservations
Special Needs & Dog Park Info...........................15
Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative
Dyer Dog Park
Dog Park Annual Fees
Please see back page for Advertisement Information.
Now accepting applications for Summer Recreation Staff and Jr. Leaders
Pick up an application at the Dyer Park & Recreation office.

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Come See Why Over 2 Million
Families Choose Kindermusik!
In Kindermusik classes,
the instructor leads a group
of parents and their children
through joyful activities, using
music and movement. Parents
learn more about their child’s
unique developmental process,
and the shared learning
experience creates a bond as the
child associates learning with
fun, musical play. Sign language
is incorporated into each of the classes. Material fees are paid to the
instructor at the first class. This fee is in addition to the program fee.
Registration deadline is two days prior to the start of each session.
Kindermusik Village
(Ages newborn to 2 years old (lap babies, crawlers and toddlers)
The children in this age group are changing more rapidly
than at any other time in their development.Two key elements
to Kindermusik Village are variety and repetition. Home
activities help involve and educate the parent about the
importance of baby’s musical learning and reinforce concepts
learned in class. Village introduces multiple levels of activities
appropriate for the different stages of development in this age
range. Relaxation, social times and sign language are built into
the 45-minute lesson to meet adult needs.
Parent/caregiver participation is required.
Kindermusik Hickory Dickory Tickle and Bounce
And The Rhythm of My Day
(14 week session)
Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce is focused on further
feeding a baby’s language development through the rhythmic
nature of nursery rhymes. You and your child will also discover
plenty of implied movement activities throughout the
semester with many additional movement concepts - like up
and down - incorporated into the literature book. Favorite
songs and activities from Hickory, Dickory, Tickle and Bounce
include “Peek-a-boo,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” “Beat the Drum,”
“Roll That Ball,”“Sulla Lulla,”and“The Blackbird.”(7 weeks)
The Rhythm of My Day: With an introduction to sign
language and highlighted by the concept of a family’s daily
rituals and routines, The Rhythm of My Day is designed to help
parents incorporate music into many of the regular routines
found throughout their daily life. Lesson focuses also highlight
several other key concepts like diversity of sound, stop and
go, syncopation, and singing. Favorite activities and songs
featured in The Rhythm of My Day include “Let Me Call You
Sweetheart,” “Golden Slumbers,” “Walk All Around,” and “Ally
Bally.”(7 weeks)
Location: Town Hall (Activity Room B)
Code: Days: Dates: Times:
1001 Tuesdays Feb.10 – May 19 9:30 am – 10:15 am
No Class: March 24
1002 Thursdays Feb. 12 – May 21 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm
No Class: March 26
1003 Fridays Feb. 6 – May 22 10:35 am – 11:20 am
No class March 27 or April 3
Tuition: $140 residents / $145 non-residents
Materials fee: $70 payable to instructor first day of class
(2 CDs, 2 books, 2 sets of art banners, 2 instruments)
Limit: Min 5/ Max 10
Kindermusik Our Time
(For children ages 2 – 3 1/2 years old)
The key element to Kindermusik Our Time is the use of
developmentally appropriate guidelines. Children learn
through interaction with materials, adults, other children
and their environmental space. Exploration Time encourages
your child’s discovery of instruments, textures, sounds and
movement. The anticipation and rewards of listening are
introduced, and with turn-taking activities, social skills
blossom. This class prepares your child for the independence
of pre-school. Sign language is incorporated into each class.
Parent/caregiver participation is required.
Kindermusik Fiddle-dee-dee
14 week session
Fiddle-dee-dee: Creatures of the animal kingdom, whether
furry, web-footed, hoofed, winged, or whiskered, are the
subject matter for Fiddle-Dee-Dee. Animal sounds, which are so
appealing to children, naturally prompt imitation and provide
abundant active listening and vocal play material. In the
context of moving like animals, we will focus on concepts such
as high, low, smooth, bumpy, fast, and slow. On the At Home
CDs, you will hear a clear emphasis on the stringed instrument
family, with instruments such as the mandolin, banjo, lute,
classical and folk guitar, harp, string quartet, and double bass.
1005 Tuesdays Feb.10 – May 19 10:45 am – 11:30 am
No Class: March 24
1006 Thursdays Feb. 12 – May 21 10:00 am – 10:45 am
No Class: March 26th
1007 Fridays February 6 – May 22 9:30 am – 10:15 am
No classes: March 27 or April 3
Tuition: $155 residents / $160 non-residents
Materials fee: $70 payable to instructor first day of class
(2 CD’s, home activity book, 2 music and movement books,
pair of Fiddlesticks, carrying case)
Limit: Min 5/ Max 10
KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATES
A one-time class for newborn – 6 year olds to come see
what Kindermusik is all about. This is for families who have
never done Kindermusik before or for families who want to get
out and have some musical fun until the winter/spring session
starts in February. Come join the fun!
1009 Tuesday Jan. 13 9:30 – 10:15 am
1010 Thursday Jan. 29 10:30 - 11:15 am
Fee: $8 residents / $10 non-residents (per session)
Limit: Min 4 / Max 8

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Kick’n with the Kids
(Ages 3 - 5 yrs. Old)
Children will participate with their parent/caregiver as they are introduced to
the skills of soccer.This program aims at teaching the importance of sportsmanship
and teamwork while also making new friends. Activities will concentrate on
introductory skills and techniques while also keeping things fun. Children should
wear gym shoes and shin guards and bring a water bottle.T-shirts will be provided.
Ages: 3 - 4 yrs. with parent or caregiver
Day: Mondays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Location: Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena (14914 W. 101st Ave, Dyer)
Code: Dates: Registration Deadline:
1015 Feb. 23rd – March 16 Feb. 20
1016 March 30th - April 20 March 27
Limit: Min 6 / Max 15 (per session)
IndoorTee Ball
We are bringing this sport indoors during the winter months. Children ages
3 -5 yrs. old, along with their parent or caregiver, will want to join in on the
fun. This is an introductory program that will teach your child the skills that
are necessary to play t-ball. Stepping, throwing, catching, hitting off a tee, and
running bases will be introduced.What a great way to get out, exercise, run off
energy and meet new friends! Spikes are not allowed, so just wear your gym
shoes. A mitt won’t be necessary because we will be playing with a super soft
ball. Parent participation is necessary in order to keep the program running
smoothly. Parents will be in the field guiding and assisting the children. No
experience needed! T-Shirt included.
Ages: 3 - 5yrs old. with parent or caregiver
Day: Mondays
Time: 11:15 - 12:15pm
Location: Dyer Indoor Soccer Arena (14914 W. 101st Ave, Dyer)
1018 Feb. 23 – March 16 Feb. 20
1019 March 30 – April 20 March 27
I’m a Big Kid Now!
(Ages 3-5yr. Olds)
This class is perfect if you are looking for a smaller group size, less
distractions and a facility that offers only one class at a time. Children ages
3-5 yrs. old can be “Big kids Now” as they will enjoy participating without a
parent/caregiver. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the class
environment. Our instructor will keep the children engaged by focusing on
fun songs, ABC’s, 123’, balancing, team building and working on locomotive,
stability and manipulative skills through the use of games. Hand/eye and foot/
eye coordination will also be stressed. Our goal in this class is to teach the
children to move through the class independently, focusing on all the things
they did correctly. Don’t miss out on this very popular class!!
Ages: 3-5 yrs. Old
Day: Mondays
Time: 9:30-10:20 am
Location: Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St. Dyer)
1035 Feb. 23 - March 16 Feb. 18
1036 March 30- April 20 March 25
Fee: $28 residents / non-residents $30
Art Spot / Getting Started
(Ages 3-5 yrs. Olds)
Participants will learn to focus, concentrate, make decisions, solve problems
and develop hand eye coordination. During these basic drawing classes,
children will also learn to draw using the 5 basic elements and will then
translate these elements onto paper using various media. Sign up for one or
more of these themed classes. Registration deadline will be two days prior to
the start of each class.
Ages: 3 - 5 yrs. with parent or caregiver
Day: Fridays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Code: Project: Day:
1023 Winter Pony Friday, Jan. 30th
1024 Feathered Friends Friday, Feb. 27th
1025 Spring is Here Friday, Mar. 27th
1026 Sea Creatures Friday, April 17th
1027 Safari Animals Friday, May 15th
Fee: $11 residents / $13 non-residents
New location: Art Spot Studio (Oakside Place)
2155 Wicker Ave. Schererville, IN
Located one mile north of the previous bldg. behind Anytime Fitness
Bumper Bowling
(Ages 3-6 yrs. Olds)
Bumper bowling for youngsters ages 3-6.
All the fun of bowling and no gutter balls! Fee
includes shoe rental and games for the entire
session and a t-shirt. Advance registration is
required. Requests to be on the same lane can be
requested at registration. Participants must wear
bowling shoes. Smallest rental shoe is children’s
size 8. Parent participation is required.
Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. old with parent
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:15- 5:00 pm
Location: Stardust Bowl III (1330 Sheffield Ave.)
1030 Jan. 12 - Feb. 9 (off 1/19) Jan. 9
1031 Feb. 23 - March 16 Feb. 20
1032 March 30 -April 20 March 27
Easter Egg Decorating
Another Eggcellent project is ready for those little hands, so hop on over and
register your child/children today. This year, a large felt egg will be decorated
with various craft items and be ready to take home at the end of class. Children
will also be decorating a holiday themed picture frame. Great to give as a gift
or for a keepsake.
Ages: 2 - 6 years old
Day: Monday
Time: 5:30 - 6:15pm
Location: Town Hall (Main Meeting Room)
Code: Date:
1012 March 30
Mother’s Day Craft
(Ages 3 - 10 yrs .Old)
Children ages 3-10 will be excited to join in on this special Mother’s Day
Craft. Our staff will help your child create this one of a kind felt flower/claypot
keepsake along with a card. Sign up early so you don’t miss out on this class.
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30 - 6:15pm
Code: Date:
1021 May 1

Ages: 3 - 12 yrs. Old
Day: Friday
Time: 5:30 - 6:15pm
Code: Date: Registration Deadline:
1040 February 6 March 20
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Valentine’s Day Craft
Let your budding artist create aValentine’s Day themed painting on an 8x10
wrapped canvas board. Children will enjoy working with paints, jewels, ribbon
and stickers as they work on this special project. Don’t miss out on a chance to
let your child’s imagination run wild! Great to frame too! Registration deadline
is Feb. 5th, if spots remain.
PATTI’S ALL AMERICAN CLASSES
Dyer Parks & Recreation has once again teamed up with Patti’s All American
to offer you these classes that will begin in 2015. Registration for these classes
will be taken by the Dyer Parks & Recreation’s office.
Dance/Gymnastic Class for Girls
(Girls Ages 4 & 5 yrs. Old)
An 8 week combination class, with no membership fee, for girls ages 4
& 5. With 25 min. ballet in the dance room, as well as 25 min. of gymnastics;
including Tumbling, Bars, Beam, and Trampoline, this popular class has two
times the fun! *There is required apparel ($84.25 + tax) for this class, including ballet
shoes, gymnastic shoes, black tank leotard, pink chiffon skirt, and pink tights.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 9:00 - 9:55 am
Location: Patti’s All American (1530 Joliet St. Dyer)
1105 January 13 - March 3 January 9
Gymnastics Class-Boys/Girls
(Boys / Girls Ages 4 & 5 yrs. Old)
Boys and girls will enjoy this 45 minute class which combines gymnastic
skills; Tumbling, Bars, Beam, and Trampoline. During this 8 week class, we also
focus on gross motor development and FUN!! No membership fee required!
*Gymnastic shoes are required, they are available to purchase at Patti’s for ($22+ tax)
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 12:45 - 1:30 pm
Tumbling Class Boys/Girls
(Boys / Girls Ages 6 & 12 yrs. Old)
This 1 hour, 8 week, Tumbling and Trampoline class for boys and girls
ages 6-12, will spotlight tumbling skills on the spring floor, Tumbl-trak and
trampoline. No membership fee required!. *Gymnastic shoes are required, they are
available to purchase at Patti’s for ($22+ tax)
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Bowling
(Ages 6 - 13 yrs. Olds)
Have your child stay active and
have fun during the cold month by
registering them for bowling. Each
week we’ll bowl as much as time
permits. We’ll have no more than
four kids per lane to ensure more
bowling time. Fee includes t-shirt,
games and shoe rental for entire
session.
Day: Mondays
Time: 4:15 - 5:30pm
Location: Stardust Bowl III (1330 Sheffield Ave.)
1111 Jan. 12 - Feb. 9 (off 1/19) Jan. 9
1112 Feb. 23 - March 16 Feb. 20
1113 March 30 -April 20 March 27
Bricks 4 Kidz / Pre-School
(Ages 4 & 5 yrs. Old)
Watch your preschooler’s eyes light up as they dig into a pile of brightly-
colored DUPLO® bricks! Engaging models based on the ABCs are the building
blocks of our Bricks 4 Kidz preschool curriculum. During each 5 week session,
children build a simple model based on the letter of the week, while practicing
essential preschool skills including: Letter recognition, patterning, colors,
counting, fine motor skills, position and ordering.
Ages: 4 - 5 yrs. Olds
Day: Mondays
Time: 11:00 - 11:45 am
Code: Sessions: Dates:
1100 Famous Places Feb. 2 - March 2
1101 Fun at the Farm March 9- April 6
1102 In the Jungle April 13 – May 11
Registration deadline is the Thursday prior to each session.
L’il Pizza Makers
(Ages 3 - 6 yrs. Olds)
Have fun making your very own 7”pizza! We will meet at Doreen’s Pizza in
Dyer where your child will create their very own, handmade pizza. Participants
will enjoy rolling and stretching the dough and will be able to eat their pizza,
along with a favorite drink, after is has been baked.
Ages: 3 - 6 yrs. old with parent
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Doreen’s Pizza (726 Joliet (Rt. 30), Dyer
Code: Date:
1039 March 24
Registration Deadline: March 20

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Art Spot /
Basic Drawing
Children will be taught to
recognize basic elements of shape
and combine them into a finished
drawing using different mediums.
Studio markers and watercolors
will be used to create these themed
drawings. Registration deadline will
be two days prior to the start of
each class.
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Code: Project: Date:
1126 Feathered Friends Jan. 31
1127 Wild Cats Feb. 28
1128 Spring is Here Mar. 28
1129 Safari Animals May 9
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 10:35 am
Code: Theme: Date:
1115 Winter 1: Feb 4 - March 4
1116 Winter 2: March 11 - April 8
1117 Spring: April 15 - May 13
Young Rembrandts / Pre-School
(Ages Pre-school 4 & 5 yrs. Old)
Winter 1
Has your preschooler shown exceptional artistic skills? Then your child will
LOVE this drawing class. Learning to draw basic shapes is a critical building
block for every young artist and our apple lesson will strengthen just that.
During the consecutive classes, we will focus on the Native American culture
as students draw a headdress and a totem pole and a fun robot filled with
personality.
Winter 2
Thelongwintermonthscaneasilyleadtoalotofrestlessness,soalleviateany
creativity dormancy with this fun class. Children will learn shape recognition
by using circles, triangles and squares to create a colorful masterpiece. A
multicolored fan will help with color patterns and a western portrait and an
animal drawing will provide an enjoyable lesson for these artists.
Spring
Spring is the perfect season for your pre-schooler’s talent to blossom. In
Young Rembrandts, we explore many fun subjects. Wonderful drawings of
adventurous astronauts and friendly monsters will excite the imagination. We
reach new heights with our hot air balloon and many nature-inspired drawings
like our bees and flower baskets.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Code: Theme: Date:
1122 Winter: Feb. 5 - March 5 (5 weeks)
1123 Spring: March 12 - April 9 (5 weeks)
1124 Cartooning: April 16 - May 14 (5 weeks)
Registration deadline is two days prior to each session.
Young Rembrandts / Elementary
Winter
This season is the perfect time to enroll your student into a drawing class.
Students will use advanced techniques as they use colored pencils, markers
and sharpies to create the following projects: A Lego-inspired mini-fig face,
a historical – based drawing will document the Op art movement and a
composition featuring a detailed scorpion will provide plenty of fun and
artistic challenges. Students will emulate master artist Pablo Picasso, complete
a portrait of Terry Fox and spend plenty of time being silly with a funny
pterodactyl character drawing.
Spring
The spring season is an exciting time to be a part of Young Rembrandts.
Springtimeisallaboutvibrantcolors,andourcolorfuldrawingsareguaranteed
to capture your attention. Students will learn how to think outside of the
box as they create stylized drawings of flowers and snails. We’ll also explore
historical themes with our comic book-inspired drawing and our Aboriginal-
like composition.
Cartooning
Make this spring a memorable season for your child. Young Rembrandts
Cartooning students will learn the essential skills they need to create exciting
cartoon characters with expressive faces and dynamic poses.They will develop
their visual story telling skills as they draw sequential images and jokes.
Students will learn to create fun, off-the-wall characters based on people,
animals, and even food. All this and more await our students.
“ Dyer Parks & Recreation is on top
of it! Every program and event is
well organized and the instructors
/ coaches are great.
My child loves coming too!”
~ Amy Krygier
Little Dragons
Little Dragons is a karate program that will provide your child with basic
techniques and escapes while developing self-confidence, focus, attention
span, discipline, coordination and flexibility. Students are separated after
stretching according to their rank. This is a year-round program but you
can start at any session. Uniforms and rank certification are available from
the instructor for an additional fee. This program gets the student ready to
progress to the youth program. Wear comfortable clothes.
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 6:45pm
Location: Schererville Community Center
(500 E. Joliet St., Schererville)
1119 Jan. 6 – Feb. 24 Jan. 5
1120 March 3 – April 28 (off 4/7) March 2

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Bricks 4 Kidz / Elementary
(Ages 6 & 11 yrs. Olds)
Bricks 4 Kidz classes provide an extraordinary atmosphere for children,
where we learn, we build, we play… with LEGO® Bricks. Programs are built
around our proprietary model plans, designed by engineers and architects,
with exciting themes designed around children’s interests, such as space,
construction, amusement parks and sports. Our specially designed project
kits and theme-based models provide the building blocks for the Bricks 4 Kidz
approach to educational play. At Bricks 4 Kidz, we believe that kids learn best
through activities that engage their curiosity and creativity. All students take
home a custom mini figure at the end of each 5 week session.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Code: Sessions: Dates:
1131 Winter Fun Feb. 5 - March 5
1132 Forces of Nature March 12 - April 9
1133 Transportation Timeline April 16 – May 14
Winter Fun
Don’t get left out in the cold! Bring the winter fun indoors with interactive
Bricks 4 Kidz models of some popular winter activities from the hair-raising
thrill of the luge to the more relaxing pace of the horse and sleigh. We’ll build
the all-business snowplow as well as the all-fun snowmobile. And our winter
theme wouldn’t be complete without ice hockey and skiing. No snow? No
problem – all you need to create these winter memories are our bricks and
your imagination.
Forces of Nature
Fasten your seatbelts; we’re in for some wild weather! This unit is all about
the amazing and powerful forces of nature, as students explore the when,
where, how and why of all kinds of natural phenomenons. There is a lot of
geography in this unit -- we’ll examine a map of the Pacific“Ring of Fire”where
most tsunamis occur, view a diagram of the tectonic plates and learn how their
movement creates earthquakes, define the area known as “Tornado Alley” in
North America, and find out what hurricanes are called in different parts of
the world. These lessons are designed to improve your child’s understanding
of the forces of nature, while taking care not to alarm. Each model represents
the motion of that particular weather or event, with a seat for a mini-figure to
take in the action!Take cover because we’re about to take a trip through some
wild weather! Kids will love to build moving models of a tornado, a tsunami, an
earthquake and a cyclone. Learn how they move, why they happen and what
you can do to stay safe!
TransportationTimeline
If you like planes, trains and automobiles, then this unit is for you! Each
week, students will build motorized models of a dragster, a railroad crossing
gate, an airplane and more. Explore the history of transportation from horse
and buggy and trains to the development of the automobile and flight. Each
les-son introduces terminology related to each mode of transportation, like
“lift and propulsion” for the airplane, as well as describes how each “vehicle”
works. And the best part is – the models are so much fun to play with! Lots of
buildingfunaheadwithmotorizedmodelsofatrain,car,dragsterandairplane.
These models rock, roll and spin!Your child can follow our step-by-step model
plans to create their vehicle, then customize it to their own specifications and
take their mini-figure for a ride!
Lego Robotics with Sylvan
(Ages 7 - 10 yrs. Old & 10 - 12 yrs. Old)
Looking for fun, educational activities to inspire your child? In our LEGO
Roboticscourses,kidsbuildandanimateLEGOrobots-allwhilemakingfriends,
developing new skills, and having fun with STEM. Your budding engineer
will enjoy the hands-on projects building robots, gaining experience with
programming to animate their robotic creations, an develop critical thinking
skills that encourage an early love for STEM. Our Lego Robotics course is a fun
way to help student’s master STEM concepts and your child will love creating
robots using LEGO bricks and software.
Day: Fridays
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Location: Sylvan Learning Center 958 W. U.S. Hwy 30 Schererville, IN
Code: Dates:
1135 Feb. 6 - March 13 (six weeks)
1136 April 10 - May 15 (six weeks)
Fee: $140 residents / non-residents
Day: Fridays
Time: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Code: Dates:
1138 Feb. 6 - March 13 (six weeks)
Coding For Kids -Video Game Designing
If your child loves computer games and apps- how much would they love
to build them? Our new game design courses introduce kids to computer
programming in a fun way. Your child will love the fun, kid-friendly format
and interactive projects.....like building video games. The engaging, guided
curriculum enables students to get hands on experience building games and
apps that they fully personalize. It is never too early to start learning the skills
that the future will demand!
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Code: Dates:
1141 Feb. 7 - March14 (six weeks)
Beginner Guitar Lessons
(Ages 10 yrs. & Older)
Beginner group guitar lessons will be
offered starting in February! Learn the basic
rudiments for playing the guitar. By the end
of the 8 week session, you should be able to
play basic chords, tune a guitar and more!
Each student must supply their own guitar,
either acoustic or electric (without amplifier).
Professional instruction from H.G.S. Music,
Highland, IN.
Ages: 10 yrs. & Older
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am
Location: Plum Creek Center (222 Schulte St.)
1143 Feb. 28-April 25 (off March 28) February 25

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Young Rembrandts / Middle School
Come and join us as we draw original replicas of famous artist’s
masterpieces. We will draw a colorful goldfish bowl as Henri Matisse did in
his Goldfish painting. We will also recreate Vincent Van Gogh’s famous Starry
Night complete with swirls throughout the sky. We will create powerful still
life drawings full of robust color as Paul Cezanne did often in his paintings.
Each week students will draw detailed works, using our step by step method
where everyone can be successful, regardless of ability. Each week we will
give students a choice of media, pastel, color pencil or marker. You will want
these drawings framed! No experience necessary. Please wear an old shirt
or smock to class each day. Our instructors provide a nurturing and positive
environment and we have fun every week!
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Code: Dates:
1145 Feb. 4 - March 4
1146 March 11 - April 8
1147 April 15 - May 13
BLAST!
(Babysitter Lessons &
SafetyTraining)
(Ages 11-15 yrs. Old)
Interested in being certified for
babysitting? Register for our BLAST!
Training Course. BLAST! (Babysitter
Lessons and Safety Training) is a 4
hour course which includes a course
completion certificate, program
materials (includes a student manual)
and training in pediatric first aid,
household safety and fundamentals of
childcare. Please bring a snack and drink.
Registration deadline is two days prior to
each session.
Ages: 11 – 15 yrs. Old
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00 - 1:00 pm
Code: Dates:
1148 Feb. 28th
1149 May 16th
CPR / AED / First Aid
(Ages 16 & Older)
Do you need certification for your
job or are you just interested in being
certified for First Aid & CPR/AED? During
this class, you will receive a completion
certificate good for two years, program
materials (includes a student manual)
and training in First Aid/CPR/AED
skills along with injury prevention and
stroke recognition. This class is offered
through ECSI (Emergency Care & Service
Institute). Registration deadline is the
Thursday prior to each session.
Ages: 16 & Older
Day: Saturday
Time: 9:00am - 1:00 pm
Code: Dates:
1200 March 14
1201 April 18
Knitting Adults & Children
(Ages Adults & Children)
Participants will be amazed at the fact that this craft is both creative and
inspiring. Walk away with a feeling of accomplishment when you see the
beautifulwearableanddecorativeitemsthatyoucanmakeforyourself.Knitting
is not only relaxing, but it helps to relieve tension and it’s FUN! Even if you know
how to knit, this is a great opportunity to relax and socialize. Participants are
required to bring 2 (size 8) knitting needles and 1-skein of knitting worsted
yarn (no variegated or dark colors please). Items can be purchased at any craft
store.
Ages: Adults & Children
Day: Fridays
Time: 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A)
1150(a) Feb 6 - 27 Feb. 4
1151(a) March 6 -27 March 4
1152(a) April 10 – May 1 April 8
1153(a) May 8 – May 29 May 6
Fee: Ages 15 & under: $20 residents / $22 non-residents (per session)
Adults: 18 & older: $25 residents / $27 non-residents (per session)
Zumba
(Ages 15 & Older)
Zumba is known as a fitness party! Dance yourself into fitness using Hip Hop
& Latin music. It’s a great and effective workout using dance moves such as the
Meringue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Hip-Hop. Please bring a water bottle to class.
Ages: 15 & Older
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 - 7:15pm
1205 Feb. 12 - March 5 Feb. 11
1206 March 12 – April 2 March 11
1207 April 16 – May 7 April 15
1208 May 14 – June 4 May 13
Bike Riding Clinic
(Ages 18 & Older)
This clinic is designed for those adults who are looking to become
reacquainted with riding a bicycle and, for the intermediate rider who is
interested in taking the next step. Bicycling can be very rewarding and
beneficial to your well being.Topics include; goal setting, planning, bike safety,
basic maintenance review, internet resources, where to ride, what to bring on
a ride and information on different types of bikes and local riding groups. Prior
phone registration is necessary. Please call (219) 865-2505 to be added to the
attendance sheet.
Ages: 18 & Older
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: Town Hall (Activity Room A)
Code: Dates:
1202 March 5
Fee: FREE!
Wado-Ki-Karate
(Ages 6 yrs. Old - Adult)
Sensi Roger Jerome (9th Degree) and Sensi Dotty Jerome (7th Degree)
have spent years developing Wado-Ki, a style of ancient Okinawan martial art
of Karate that stresses discipline and promotes fitness.
Ages: 6 yrs. - Adult
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Location: Schererville Community Center (500 E. Joliet St., Schererville)
1203 Jan. 6 - Feb. 24 Jan. 5
1204 March 3 - April 28 (off 4/7) Feb. 28
Limit:
Notes: *Wear comfortable clothes* Uniforms are not required to participate
but are available from the instructor for an additional cost if interested.

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Yoga
(Adults 18 & older)
Studiesshowthatyogaisbeneficialforgoodhealth
and stress reduction. This class is a beginner’s
level, Hatha style yoga class. Safety and proper
alignment are emphasized. Participants will learn
yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditative
exercises and other lifestyle teachings from the
yoga tradition. Participants should bring a mat and
wear loose fitting clothes. Registration deadlines is
the Friday prior to each session.
Pilates
(Adults 18 & older)
Join Nancy in this mat based class designed to strengthen and tone major
muscles including the abs and lower back while improving flexibility. The
class will focus on core strengthening to improve posture and promote overall
body awareness. It is suitable for all fitness levels and great for the beginner.
Participants should bring their own mat. Registration deadline is the Monday
prior to each session.
T’ai Chi Chih (Advanced)
(Adults 18 & older)
T’ai Chi Chih-Joy thru movement is a series of 19 movements and
one pose that circulate and balance energy (Chi) within the body. It is a slow,
meditative approach to increasing energy, reducing stress, weight and blood
pressure control, mental clarity and longevity. TCC is accessible to all ages and
fitness levels. Not a martial art. Pete Gregory is the only certified instructor
in NWI. For more information please visit www.taichichih.org. You must have
completed the beginner’s course to participate. Call Pete at (219) 671-4636 for
further information. Each session is 8 weeks long.
Ages: 18 & Older
Day: Mondays
Code: Dates: Time:
(f)1209 Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 (off 1/26) 5:30 - 6:30 pm
(f)1210 Jan. 12 - Feb. 23 (off 1/26) 6:45 - 7:45 pm
1211 March 9 - April 13 5:30 - 6:30 pm
1213 March 9 - April 13 6:45 - 7:45 pm
1214 April 27 - June 8 (off 5/25) 5:30 - 6:30 pm
1215 April 27 - June 8 (off 5/25) 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Fee: $50 residents/ $55 non – residents
Ages: 18 & Older
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 - 7:55pm
Code: Dates:
1218 Jan. 14 – Feb. 18
1219 March 4 - April 8
1220 April 22 – May 27
Ages: 18 & Older
Day: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Code: Day: Dates: Time:
1222 Tues. Jan. 13 – March 3 (off 3/10) 7:15 - 8:30pm
1223 Thurs. Feb. 12 – April 2 (off 4/9) 9:00 -10:15am
1224 Tues. March 17 – May 5 7:15 - 8:30pm
1225 Thurs. April 16 – June 4 9:00 -10:15am
Art Spot
Water ColorWednesday
(Adults 18 & older)
Participants will be able to relax and
enjoy themselves as they create a one of
a kind drawing using watercolors. Sign up
with a friend, and have double the fun.
Art Spot Coffee & Canvas
(Adults 18 & older)
Adults 18 & older will create a themed painting using acrylic paints on a
16x20 wrapped canvas. Join us in this serene setting as we sip on coffee and
enjoy a delicious danish. Registration deadline will be two days prior to each
class.
Seniors Masterpiece Drawing
(50 & older)
This class is a fun and innovative-guided instruction, with topics that
everyone loves and relates to. We will take you from thinking you are not an
artist to knowing you can achieve this, and truly inspiring you. We will use a
step by step method utilizing pencils, color pencils, markers and pastels. This
class is designed for men and women. No experience necessary!
Ages: 18 & Older
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 1:00 pm
1227 Winter Scene Jan. 21
1228 Cabin Fever Feb. 18
1229 Barn Mar. 18
1230 Field of Flowers April 15
1231 Light House May 20
Registration deadline: Two days prior to each session.
Ages: 18 & Older
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:00 - 1:00 pm
1233 Snowman Jan. 22
1234 Love Birds in Tree Feb 12
1235 Rabbits Mar 26
1236 Flowers in Vase April 23
1237 Flowers Galore May 14
Ages: 50 & older
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 11:00 am - Noon
Code: Dates:
1240 Feb. 4 - March 4
1241 March 11- April 8
1242 April 15 - May 13
Registration deadline: Two days prior to each session.

SpecialEvents
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Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
Dyer Parks & Recreation is hosting a Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt
will begin and end from insideTown Hall. Pizza and a drink will be served to the
participants before the hunt. All participants need to bring their own flashlight
and bag. After ‘hunting’ in Elmer Miller Park, the event will conclude with a
huge raffle held back inside Town Hall. Registration deadline is Wed. March
25th if spots remain.
Day: Friday
Time: 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Code: Date:
1301 March 27
(Girls All Ages)
We are looking for Chicks of all ages to register for this GIRLS ONLY walk/
run. This 5K event is going to be fun, fancy, frilly, friendly, and informal! Dress
as you wish, but old prom dresses, hats, fancy jewelry, jeans (with holes),
pajamas, work out gear, silly socks, funky hair and tennis shoes with a skirt are
all encouraged!Yes, this race was created for Girls only! No official time to beat
or run. It’s going to be one fantastic Girls Night Out! We will have silly stations
that you will be able to stop and take your picture at. Water and a healthy
snack will be provided to all participants. Sign up individually or as a mother-
daughter, office, family, or neighbor team. Anything goes (except men) for this
race. See you at the finish line! Participants must register prior to the event.
Ages: Girls of all ages!
Day: Thursday
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Central Park
(900 Central Park Blvd Dyer, IN)
Code: Date:
1306 May 21
Fee: $10 residents / $11non-residents (fee is per person)
Limit: Min / Max
(Rain Date will 5/28. Dyer Parks & Recreation will make the final decision
as to the weather and cancellation)
Daddy Daughter Dance
The 15th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held on Saturday, February
21st from 6-8pm. Tickets are only sold in advance at the Parks & Recreation
office at Town Hall. Each daughter will receive one picture with their dad,
refreshments and a Teddy Bear.
Get your tickets before we sell out!
Volunteer Mom’s are needed to help serve the refreshments.
Call (219) 865-2505 to volunteer.
Please bring one can of soup to donate to the St. Maria Goretti food Pantry!
Ages: Girls Ages 12 & Under and their Dad / Special Person
Day: Saturday
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Casa Maria Banquet Hall
at St. Maria Goretti Church
Code: Date:
1300 Feb. 21
National Kids to Park Day
(All Ages)
Join us on this great park adventure as we celebrate National Kids to Park
Day. We will be celebrating this day by asking families and friends to join
staff at Central Park (900 Central Park Blvd.), where we will examine nature
by looking through a magnifying glass, go on a nature scavenger hunt and
create a project with leaves. This event is FREE, but prior phone registration is
required (219) 865-2505.
Ages: All
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Location: Central Park (900 Central Park Blvd.)
Code: Date:
1303 May 16
Fee: FREE
Easter Egg Hunt
(8 & Under)
Join us for our 27th Annual Easter Egg hunt at Northgate Park for children
ages 8 & under! This event is free of charge. Following the hunt, each age
group will have a raffle for prizes. Advance registration is not necessary. Bring
a basket to collect your goodies!
Ages: 8 & under
Day: Saturday
Date: March 28
Time: 2pm SHARP!
Location: Northgate Park
Fee: FREE
The Dyer Chamber of Commerce will be taking pictures with the Easter
Bunny at 1pm. Please bring your own camera!There will also be a free raffle for
a Fannie May Easter Basket donated by Dr. Jethroe Smith DDS & Sandy.
Mother-Son Fun Bowl
(Boys Ages 5-12 and their Mom / Special Person)
This event will bowl you over! Come on Moms’, team up with your son/
sons for an afternoon of fun. Our first game will be a warm-up game and then,
get ready for the giggles and laughs as the crazy bowling begins. Have a blast
as you and your child bowl with the opposite hand and while sitting on each
other’s lap to bowl, backwards and between each other’s legs. Special prizes
and awards will be given out at the wrap up of this event. Sign up with another
mother/son duo for double the fun! Registration deadline is April 29.
Ages: Boys Ages 5-12 and their Mom / Special Person
Day: Sunday Date: May 3
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm
Location: Central Park (900 Central Park Blvd.)
Code: 1305
Fee: $12 per person - ($9 each additional) - residents
/ $14 per person - ($10 each additional) - non-residents
Limit: Min 10 couples / Max 40 couples
Note: This event takes the place of the Mother-Son Scavenger Hunt.
AtticTreasures & More
Dust off those old Knick-Knacks. Go through your cabinets & drawers. Get rid of
those old pieces of jewelry, watches and unwanted gifts.
Unpack all of your unused pictures & decorations to get ready for this one day,
outdoor event! One persons junk is another person’s treasure.What does“MORE”
mean? It means that crafters of homemade items are also welcome to participate.
Code: 1308
Save the date: Saturday, May 16 Time: 9am – 2pm
Fee: $15 Res. (Plus tax)
Fee includes: (1) 8 ft. table (set up) and help with unloading and loading your
wares. Please bring your own chair and cart. If you are interested in selling at
this sale, please contact Dyer Parks & Recreation at (219) 865-2505 for further
information. Space is limited!
2nd Annual - Chicks Fun Run
(Ages 18 & Older)
If you have ever been interested in taking a tour of one of the largest
commercial stone quarries in the world, and would like to view the overall
structure of a fossil reef-the most famous of several 410-million-year-old
reefs unearthed in the Chicago area, then hurry in for your tickets. This tour
is strictly for adults 18 & older and tickets are limited! Bring your camera to
take some amazing photos. Don’t forget your bucket and digging tools. You
will be allowed to bring home as many rocks and fossils that you are able to
carry. These tickets are sure to sell out, so get yours right away! The tour takes
approximately 2½-3 hours. This fee only includes the Thornton Quarry Tour.
These tickets are non-refundable and paid participants must be registered
no later than 15 minutes prior to the tour and sign a waiver on site from the
Thornton Historical Society. If you have questions, please call Dyer Parks and
Recreation at (219) 865-2505.
Please do not call the Thornton Historical Society with your questions!
Ages: 18 & Older Time: 9:00 am
Day: Saturday Date: June 6
Location: All ticket holders will meet at St. Paul Lutheran Church
508 Chicago Rd., Thornton, IL
Code: 1310
Fee: *$26 per ticket Limit: Min ... / Max 60
*If you are interested in having lunch after the tour, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, please ask for further details including added fees,
times and what’s on the menu, when you call or upon registration. Lunch will only be served to those that make prior reservations!
15th Annual
Thornton QuarryTour

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Refund Policy
All refund requests must be made in writing prior to the rental reservation date and submitted during regular business hours. Any refunds will
be considered at the next monthly Park Board meeting, and upon approval, will be mailed to the customer in the form of a check. Refunds take
approximately 3-6 weeks to process.
Facility Rentals:
• Facility rentals that are canceled 14 days or more in advance of the rental date will receive a full refund minus a $10.00 administrative fee.
• Facility rentals that are canceled between three-thirteen days in advance of the rental date will receive a full refund of the clean-up and
damage deposit and a 50% refund of the rental fees.
• Facility rentals that are canceled 48 hours or less in advance of the rental date will receive a full refund of the clean-up and damage
deposit but will not receive any refund of the rental fees.
• Once the date of reservation has passed, no refunds will be given for facility rentals.
• Any facility cancellations made by the Town of Dyer Parks and Recreation department will cause a 100% full refund to the renter with no
administrative fee.
• Refund requests for non-use of a facility due to documented medical emergency or death will be considered on an individual basis taking
into consideration the expenses incurred by the Park Department.
Recreation Programs andTrips:
• No refunds will be given for trips unless the seat can be resold. If it can be resold, a refund will be made subject to a service charge of $5.00.
• Class cancellations made by the Parks and Recreation Department will result in a 100% refund that will be mailed to the customer. If the
customer is a minor, the refund will go to the Parent/Guardian who signs the registration form. If you wish to apply this refund to another
class, you must notify the Parks and Recreation Department immediately.
• Refund requests received 5 or more business days before the first class meeting will be approved, less a service charge of $5.00.
• If a refund request is received less than 5 business days prior to the start of a class and it causes enrollment to fall below the minimum
and the vacancy cannot be filled; no refund will be given. If enrollment does not fall below the minimum, a refund will be given less a
service charge of $5.00.
• Refund requests received after the start of a class shall be denied except that such a refund request based upon a medical doctor’s
written excuse submitted prior to completion of the class will result in a pro-rated refund (except as hereinafter provided) based upon the
number of classes held prior to the date of the refund request, less a $5.00 service charge and program supply costs. If such a refund
request causes a class to fall below the minimum number required, and the vacancy cannot be filled, no refund will be given.
• All recreation program and trip refunds applied for are subject to a $5.00 service charge, except that fees of $10.00 or less shall be subject to
a service charge equal to 10% of the fee. This policy was adopted 2/9/2011 by the Park Board.
Registration Policies
1. Proof of residency will be checked upon payment. Residents who pay property taxes to theTown of Dyer are considered residents. Residents
of Munster will pay the resident rate per the partnership. All others may register at the non-resident rate.
2. Unless otherwise stated, participants must be the age required in the program description by the first day of the class.
3. All participants MUST sign a waiver & release form to participate (parent or legal guardian MUST sign for participants under 18 yrs. of age) in
any program or event that requires registration.
4. Programs will not be held if registration is insufficient.
5. Phone registration will not be accepted unless otherwise noted.
6. If special accommodations are needed to make our programs accessible, please contact the Dyer Parks & Recreation office at (219) 865-2505.
7. Cash, checks and money orders are accepted for payment-except where noted. Returned NSF checks will result in a service fee.
8. Registration deadlines are at 4pm on the day listed. After hours registration will not be accepted after 4pm on the registration deadline day.
Not all services are available through after-hours registration.
Photo Policy
On occasion, Town of Dyer staff or designer may take
photos or video of participants in programs & events
or people in our parks.
Please be aware that these may be used in future publications, on
the Town website, our Facebook site, press releases or for local public
access. We also welcome the local press to cover our programs and
special events and grant them permission for the same.
Regulations of the US Dept. of Interior strictly prohibit unlawful
discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes
he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity or
facility owned by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to:
Director, Equal Opportunity Program;
National Park Service; PO Box 37127;
Washington D.C. 20013-7127
Golden Opportunity Coupon
Books
Get your 2015 book as soon as possible and start
saving! The books with thousands of dollars in
coupons cost $ 25 each (cash only please).
Coupons are valid through October 1, 2015. Books
are available for purchase at the Dyer Parks &
Recreation Office, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.
Your purchase of these coupon books helps support Dyer
Parks & Recreation.
Dyer Parks and Recreation is on Facebook!
Support parks and recreation by‘liking’us! Create a Class!
Do you have an idea for a class or program you would like to see
offered? Better yet, do you have a special interest or talent you would
like to share with others? Dyer Parks and Recreation is always looking
for new program ideas and instructors with creative ideas or‘hidden’
talents to teach or lead various recreation classes. If you have a
particular interest/talent and are willing to lead activities, or if you have
a suggestion for a new program, please call Andrea Daliege, Recreation
Supervisor at (219) 865-2505 or by email at adaliege@townofdyer.com.

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Three ways to register!
1. In Person:
Stop by the Dyer Town Hall, Parks and
Recreation office. Cash and Checks only.
Sorry, no credit cards. Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Dyer Town Hall is located on the south side of
US Route 30, the 2nd building east of Hart
Street.
Office will be closed Sept. 1, Nov 10, 27, 28,
Dec. 24 & 25 & Jan. 1. The office also clos-
es periodically for staff trainings,
meetings, programs, Plum Creek
Center tours and periods of unexpected
occurrences.
Call (219) 865-2505 to confirm an office
attendant.
2. Mail In:
Fill out the registration form below and
include fee (checks made payable to:
‘Town of Dyer’) and mail to:
Dyer Parks and Recreation
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
3. Drop Off:
Place a completed registration form
(below) with proper payment in an
envelope and drop it in the silver
after-hours drop box located in the
Dyer Town Hall parking lot.
Additional registration forms are available to download from our website:
http://parks.townofdyer.com
Click on ‘Leisuregram’.
REGISTRATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT Parent or Guardian
Parent or Guardian Name: Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY):
Address: Daytime Telephone:
City: State: Zip: Evening Telephone:
E-mail:
Participant’s
First Name
Participant’s
Last Name
Birthday
MM/DD/YY
Sex Code Program Name
Shirt
Size
Fee
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS
I, the undersigned participant, or parent or guardian of a participating minor child, acknowledge the risk of personal injury,
death, damage and loss associated with participation in any and all activities associated with the above program(s). I assume full risk
of personal injury, death, damage and loss associated with participation in any and all activities associated with this program(s). In
consideration of the permission to participate granted to me or my child or ward, I hereby release the Town of Dyer, Lake County,
Indiana, the Town of Dyer Parks and Recreation Department, and their respective officers, agents, and employees, (collectively
“Dyer”) from any and all actions causes of action, damages or claims which I, my heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, or my
child’s/ward’s heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns, may have against Dyer for any personal injuries, death, damage, or loss
resulting from, or in any way associated with, participation in this program(s).
I, the undersigned participant, or parent or guardian of a participating minor child, have read this waiver and release and fully
understand the terms of same and the details of the program(s). I execute this waiver and release with the full knowledge of its terms
and significance.
Signature: Date:
(Participant or Parent or Guardian, if the participant is a minor)
TOTAL: $
Note: Not all programs receive shirts
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1. In Person:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Street.
occurrences.
attendant.
2. Mail In:
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
3. Drop Off:
REGISTRATION FORM
E-mail:
Participant’s
First Name
Participant’s
Last Name
Birthday
MM/DD/YY
Shirt
Size
Fee
and significance.
Signature: Date:
TOTAL: $
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Office will be closed Dec.24 & 25, Jan. 1st, Feb
16th, April 3rd and May 25th. The office also closed
periodically for staff trainings, meetings, programs,
Plum Creek Center tours and periods of unexpected
occurrences. Call (219) 865-2505 to confirm an office
attendant.
1. In Person:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Street.
occurrences.
attendant.
2. Mail In:
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
3. Drop Off:
REGISTRATION FORM
E-mail:
Participant’s
First Name
Participant’s
Last Name
Birthday
MM/DD/YY
Shirt
Size
Fee
and significance.
Signature: Date:
TOTAL: $
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1. In Person:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Street.
occurrences.
attendant.
2. Mail In:
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
3. Drop Off:
REGISTRATION FORM
E-mail:
Participant’s
First Name
Participant’s
Last Name
Birthday
MM/DD/YY
Shirt
Size
Fee
and significance.
Signature: Date:
TOTAL: $
Fall 2014
13
1. In Person:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Street.
occurrences.
attendant.
2. Mail In:
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
3. Drop Off:
REGISTRATION FORM
E-mail:
Participant’s
First Name
Participant’s
Last Name
Birthday
MM/DD/YY
Shirt
Size
Fee
and significance.
Signature: Date:
TOTAL: $
Fall 2014
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FacilityRentals
14
www.townofdyer.com Plum Creek Center at Elmer Miller Park
222 Schulte Street, Dyer, IN
A great place to meet for
Amenities
The Plum Creek Center is fully accessible and offers the following:
• Tables and chairs for up to 100 guests
• Kitchen with a stove (4 burners & an oven), refrigerator
& microwave.
• Large carpeted gathering room
• Exterior deck overlooking Plum Creek
• Heating/Air Conditioning
• Smoke free facility
• Scenic view of Plum Creek and Historical Elmer Miller Park
• Bring your own catering or pot-luck family style food
• Available projector screen
Plum Creek Center is available to rent on Fridays (until 10pm),
Saturdays (until 10pm) and Sundays (until 9pm) when not being
used for Town functions. The one hour of clean-up may occur after
these closing times. Call (219) 865-2505 to schedule a facility tour.
Room Dimensions and Table Sizes
Gathering Room............................................................................................................40’x 53’
Kitchen..........................................................................................................................9’x 11’
Round Tables......................................................13 (60”diameter) fits 8 chairs/table
RectangularTables...6 (8’x 30”) and 2 (6’x 30”) serving tables, gift tables, etc.
Chairs................................................................................................100 cushioned chairs
Hall Capacity......................................................................................................100 people
Deck............................30’x 60’with 5 permanent round tables & attached seats
Plum Creek Center Rental Rates
*A $100 clean-up and damage deposit is also required on all rentals.This is a
refundable fee to ensure the facility is cleaned up and no damage is caused.
Add Hours: Additional hours can be added to your minimum four hour
rental time at a rate of $62.50/hour for Residents and $87.50/hour for Non-
Residents.
2FREEhours:WhenyoubookthePlumCreekCenterfor4hoursyouactually
get 6! We’ll add on 1 free hour for set-up and 1 free hour for clean-up.
Get 6 hours for the price of 4!
Reservations are accepted up to one year in advance.
• Anniversaries • Business Meetings
• Baby Showers • Family Gatherings
• Banquets • Graduations
• Birthday Parties • Wedding Showers
Resident
$250 per 4 hours*
Plus IN sales tax
Non-Resident
$350 per 4 hours*
Plus IN sales tax
2015 Picnic Shelter Reservations
Reservations for the picnic shelters in the Town of Dyer parks are accepted in person on a first-come, first-served basis, during business
hours in January for the same calendar year. A reservation guarantees the shelter availability for the day desired. Town ordinance also
requires any group of 15 or more people must have a permit to use the parks.
Full payment (fee + deposit) in the form of cash or check is accepted to hold the date and is non-refundable.The clean-up and damage
deposit of $50 is mandatory for all shelter reservations and is refundable upon Park Board approval. The 7% Indiana General Sales Tax is
added to the fees below but not to the clean-up and damage deposit. Shelters are typically available for reservations between May 15 -
October 15.
*Clean-up and damage deposit (applies to all rentals)......$50
Call (219) 865-2505 with any questions
or to check date availability.
All shelters have water drinking fountains & electricity available.
Elmer Miller Park (immediately south ofTown Hall; 222 Schulte St.)
Seating for approximately 50
~Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $30*
Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday ...................... $90*
~Non-Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $39*
Northgate Park (3 blocks south of Main St. on Calumet Ave.)
~Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $40*
~Non-Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $52*
Pheasant Hills Park - North Shelter (Greiving St. & Nondorf Ave.)
~Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $20*
Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Holiday...................... $90*
~Non-Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $26*
Pheasant Hills Park - South Shelter (Mary St. & Andrew Dr.)
~Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $30*
~Non-Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $39*
Central Park (900 Central Park Boulevard)
~Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $60*
~Non-Residents:
Monday-Thursday .................................................. $78*

SpecialNeeds/DogParkInfo
15
Winter/Spring2015
The Dyer Dog Park is located at Central Park, the three acre facility
includes a small dog area and a large dog area, complete with
benches and dog waste stations. The dog park is open daily from
dawn to dusk 365 days a year.
Each area of the park includes its own water fountain for the dogs
(but is only on seasonally during the warmer times of the year).
Individuals and their dogs visiting the dog park must be registered
at the Dyer Town Hall Parks and Recreation office.
Please read through the dog park registration packet which
includes more useful information, details on dog park
requirements, the registration forms and waiver. The packet can
be found on the website at www.parks.townofdyer.com or at the
Dyer Parks & Recreation office.
Note: For safety reasons, children 12 and under are not allowed in
the dog park area.
DYER DOG PARK
Dog Park Annual Fees
Town of Dyer Resident...$60 1st dog...$20 additional dog
Non-Resident*...$108 1st dog...$36 additional dog
Dog Park Memberships are non-transferable and
non-refundable. Membership runs through the calendar year,
January 1st - December 31st.
Only cash and checks are accepted as forms of payment.
*Non-resident includes unincorporated Dyer.
219.932.5666 • mcshammond.com
2015 Special Needs Schedule of Events
By working together toward a common goal we are able to provide more
events to a larger amount of people than any one agency alone.
The following agencies are proud to partner to offer CSRI:
♦ Crown Point Parks & Recreation
♦ Dyer Parks & Recreation
♦ Hammond Parks and Recreation
♦ Hammond Port Authority
♦ Hanover Central HS Key Club
♦ Highland Parks & Recreation
♦ Lake County Parks
♦ Merrillville Parks & Recreation
♦ Munster Parks & Recreation
♦ Schererville Parks & Recreation
♦ St. John Parks & Recreation
♦ Whiting Parks & Recreation
Join the CSRI email contact list. Send your contact name and email address to
csri2004@yahoo.com to be added.
The dates in this calendar of events are provided
so you can ‘save the date’ on your 2015 calendar.
Registration may not begin until a later date as determined by the host agency.
Full information will be e-mailed out as the date approaches with details on the event.
Some programs may have a registration fee.
Advance registration is typically required for each event so preparations can be made.
Call the host agency for full details.
These agencies are working together to give you more options!
Anyone can participate in these programs regardless of the community you live in.
CSRI event notices are only sent via email or through agency brochures and flyers.
This calendar of events was assembled in Dec., 2014 and at that time all details were accurate.
However, details may change as the event approaches based on other circumstances.
continued
Sun. Nov. 22 Turkey Bowling & Games
1 - 3pm (at Hanover Central High School, 10120 W. 133rd Ave. Cedar Lake)
Admission is free but advance registration is required.
Hanover Central High School Key Club
(219) 306-2919
Wed. Dec. 2 Visit with Santa at the Festival of Lights
6:30 - 7:30pm (at Prairie West Park, St. John ~ on 93rd Ave., ½ mile west of US 41)
Admission is free but advance registration is requested.
St. John Parks & Recreation
(219) 365-6236
December 5 Holiday Festival Event
2 - 4pm (at Pruzin Park, 5750 Tyler St., Merrillville)
Join us for dancing, music, food and fun!
Fees apply. Advance registration is necessary.
Merrillville Parks & Recreation
(219) 980-5911
January 25 CSRI Indoor Carnival &Vendor Expo
1 - 3pm (vendor space is still available)
Bounce Castle, volleyball, basketball, crafts, games, bingo,
face painting and more. Admission is free.
Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St., Highland
(219) 838-0114
February 14 Sweetheart Dance
11am - 1pm Turkey Creek Golf Course Banquet Hall
(6400 Harrison St. in Merrillville)
Parents & Children are invited to this Sweetheart Dance.
$6 fee for all attending.
Advance registration required by Feb. 4.
Lake County Parks (219) 945-0543
March 4 Wednesday Basketball Program
6:30 - 7:30pm (thru May 20 at Eads School in Munster)
For ages 3+.
Munster Parks & Recreation
(219) 836-7275
March14&21 WillyWonka&theChocolateFactoryPlay
Matinee times
(at Crown Point Community Theater, 1125 Merrillville Rd.)
Admission is free. Advance registration is requested.
Fees Apply
Crown Point Parks & Recreation
(219) 661-2271
March 28 Egg Hunt at Centennial Park
9am (on-site check in at 8:30am under shelter)
(if necessary rain date will be Sun. March 29th at 2pm)
Munster Parks & Recreation
(219) 836-7275
May 7 Touch a FireTruck & Firefighting 101
6 - 8pm (at Dyer Fire Dept., 2150 Hart St.)
Fascinated by fire trucks? A hands-on intro to the fire
dept., fire safety and much of the equipment they use.
Event is free. Advance registration is requested.
Dyer Parks & Recreation
(219) 865-2505
C.S.R.I. is a cooperative
venture seeking ways
to increase recreational
opportunities for
individuals of all ages
who have special
needs and abilities.
Join the CSRI email
contact list. Send your
contact name and
email address to
csri2004@yahoo.com
to be added.
• Crown Point Parks &
Recreation
• Dyer Parks & Recreation
• Hammond Parks and
Recreation
• Hammond Port Authority
• Hanover Central HS
Key Club
• Highland Parks &
Recreation
• Lake County Parks
• Merrillville Parks &
Recreation
• Munster Parks &
Recreation
• Schererville Parks &
Recreation
• St. John Parks &
Recreation
• Whiting Parks &
Recreation
Call host agency for fees, FULL details and how to register!

Dyer Parks & Recreation • 2015 Winter / Spring
Town of Dyer Parks & Recreation
1 Town Square
Dyer IN 46311
(219) 865-2505
www.townofdyer.com
Watch for your 2015 Summer Leisurgram,
in The Shopper, coming out in mid-April
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Support Dyer Parks & Recreation by advertising within future ‘Leisuregrams’. If you are interested in advertising in a future publication, please call (219) 865-2505 for more info.
The 2015 Summer Brochure will arrive home in mid-April 2015. Over 8,500 copies are printed and mailed to all residents and businesses in the Dyer, IN 46311 zip code.
Certain restrictions apply. Contact Dyer Parks & Recreation for more information.

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