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Clubs and Early Start ProgramHours: Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm
When they're not in school, morning kindergartners enjoy fun, educational activities at the Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation. Trained Willamalane drivers take care of the transportation for you. Academic programming stimulates young minds as well as music, crafts, active play, field trips — and an afternoon rest period for those who need it. Little Kids Club follows the Springfield School District calendar for holidays and school closures. Fees for December and June are prorated. This program is for kindergartners attending morning kindergarten at school. School breakfast is not included in fee.
Fees In-District
Limited Morning Care . . . $115/month (7 a.m.-morning kindergarten starts)
Afternoon care . . . $315/month
No-school days . . . $30/day (Separate registration required)
Winter/Spring Break . . . $30/day or $120/week
Fees for December and June are prorated.
Annual registration is an additional $30.
Kids
Club: After-School CareMonday-Friday
2:45-6 p.m.
Willamalane Kids Club is an after-school program for kids in Springfield elementary schools within Willamalane boundaries.
Kids Club provides a safe and supervised environment with activities supporting literacy, science, the arts, and physical education. Activities are also designed to promote the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional development of children. Youth development professionals conduct activities that enhance the school day in the after-school program.
Each school site program needs to meet a minimum number of participants; some school sites are combined with adjacent school sites, with transportation provided between schools. Programs are also available on most no-school days and during vacation breaks.
Now available at Douglas Gardens, Mt. Vernon, Ridgeview, Thurston and Yolanda elementary schools.
Grades 6-12. This low-cost option provides supervised activities such as reading, board games and coloring before school starts. Students are dismissed to enjoy school breakfast at 8:15 a.m. Monthly fees will not be prorated, nor are part-time rates available.
9/7-6/14 . . . M-F . . . 7-8:15 a.m. . . . $45/mo.*
*$20/mo. for students registered for free/reduced meals
Want Early Start at your school? Call 541-736-4544 to be placed on a waiting list! If there is sufficient interest at other schools, additional sites may open.
Field trips and swim days are included in our Kids Club program. Field trips are open to any Springfield community youth, even those who are not regular Kids Club members. Participants interested only in attending field trips are not required to register for Kids Club but must register at the Kids Club variable rate for the day. Registration 24 hours in advance is required in order to ensure proper materials are available.
For specific dates and destinations, consult your site calendar, willamalane.org or call 541-736-4544. Registration includes: field trip admission, snack, activities and supervision until 6 p.m. at the school site.
Registration fee . . . $20
Monday-Friday care | For those seeking care every school day. After completing initial registration paperwork, pay for these programs either by phone or in person. You may also use the scheduled payment program (see below).
Afternoon only
Children come to Kids Club immediately after school, and you pick them up by 6 p.m.
Monthly fee: $164 | Dec. and June: $109
2 or 3 days per week | Pick and choose the days you need.
Any Two Days Per Week
Afternoon only . . . Monthly fee: $76 | Dec. and June: $38
Any Three Days Per Week
Afternoon only . . . Monthly fee: $114 | Dec. and June: $57
Fees subject to change due to school calendar.
We recognize that not all families need regular care for their children. If your schedule changes frequently, these options are for you. Variable enrollment options depend upon space availability at each site.
Last-Minute Afternoons, $13/day
If you need to work late, call Willamalane Center by 1 p.m. and register your child for the day. Willamalane office staff will notify your child's site leader about the addition. You will need to call your child's school and ask that your child be told to attend Kids Club.
Register in advance, in person. Parents or guardians of new Kids Club participants must register in person at Willamalane Center in order to complete enrollment forms. If your child is already registered, you may pay on a monthly basis by phone, in person or using the Scheduled Payment program.
Kids Club fees are paid in advance. Payments are due by the 25th of the month prior to the month you're seeking care. The only exception is if you are registered for the Scheduled Payment program.
A late fee of $10 will be charged if payments are not received by the last business day of the month.
Willamalane charges a $20 annual registration fee per child. Allow two days for registration confirmation.
Scheduled Payment Plan: Parents of full-time participants may register their children for the entire school year. A credit or debit card will be charged each month, beginning the second month after initial registration. A two-week notice is required to withdraw from this program.
Little Kids Club and Kids Club fees are paid in advance. Payments are due by the 25th of the month prior to the month you're seeking care. A late fee of $10 will be charged if payments are not received by the last business day of the month. Don't want to worry about late fees? Try the Scheduled Payment Plan.
Discounts
available
• Sibling discount of 20 percent.
• Scholarship support. Those receiving financial support from an agency such as Adult and Family Services or other third-party providers are not eligible to apply the scholarship to care options.
Little Kids Club registration form
Little Kids Club handbook
Kids Club registration form
Kids Club handbook
Ages 3+. Share clay imagination with a child under the guidance of instructor Vicky Trapp. Adult supervises child while instructor offers guidance. Studio equipped with potter's wheels, slab roller and kilns. Fee includes 25 lbs. clay, glaze and firing. No class 3/29.
Springfield High School, 875 7th St.
1/12-4/19 Th 6:30-8:30pm . . . $75 ID/$80 OD . . . 27484
Ages 6-11. Students learn basic crochet skills. Each participant will make a fun creation. All materials provided.
Willamalane Center
1/5-26 . . . Th 4:15-5:15pm . . . $36 ID/$43 OD . . . 27076
2/2-23 . . . Th 4:15-5:15pm . . . $36 ID/$43 OD . . . 27077
3/1-22 . . . Th 4:15-5:15pm . . . $36 ID/$43 OD . . . 27078
4/5-26 . . . Th 4:15-5:15pm . . . $36 ID/$43 OD . . . 27079
Ages 3-12.Investigate the natural world and feed your mind, body and spirit. Families big and small gather each month for fun, learning and unique discoveries. Each month, Explorers travel to a new park, discover native plants and animals, and learn about their natural environment. Membership allows you to participate in your choice of either Saturday adventures, Tuesday trips or both. Winter quarter explorations available upon registration. Explorers is supported with a grant from REI.
Winter/Spring
Monthly . . . Third Th . . . 1/19-6/21 10am
Monthly . . . Third Sa . . . . . . 1/ 21-6/23 11am
$10 per person annually
$5 single child annually
$25 per household of 4 annually
A professional instructor will get your kids moving in all-new directions!
Kinder-Tumble
Ages 4-6. Age 3 with instructor's permission.For beginning tumblers. Your child will build gymnastics skills while gaining cognitive skills, flexibility, self-confidence and determination. Minimum class size: 5.
1/11-2/8 . . . W . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $48 ID/$52 OD . . . 26809
2/15-3/14 . . . W . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $48 ID/$52 OD . . . 26810
4/4-4/25 . . . W . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $39 ID/$42 OD . . . 26811Progressive Tumbler
Ages 7-10.This is a fun, fast-paced class to help build strength, endurance and coordination while gaining skills in tumbling and gymnastics basics. Minimum class size: 5.
1/11-2/8 . . . W . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $48 ID/$52 OD . . . 26812
2/15-3/14 . . . W . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $48ID/$52 OD . . . 26813
4/4-4/25 . . . W . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $39 ID/$52 OD . . . 26814
This award-winning art enrichment program has given the power of drawing to thousands of young artists across the United States. As students learn technical drawing skills, they use problem-solving, innovation and imagination to put them all together into eye-popping masterpieces!
Elementary Drawing
Ages 6-12. Students learn drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary while expressing creativity. All materials provided. No class 11/24, 3/29.
Willamalane Center
1/12-2/23 . . . Th 3-4pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27029
3/1-4/19 . . . Th 3-4pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27030
ATA Martial ArtsDiscover the world of taekwondo. Classes use the safest and most exciting instruction methods available. Visit ataonline.org for more information. Professional instructor: R.B. May. New student fees include American Taekwondo Association membership and uniform. New student/annual fee: $35
Tiny Tigers
Ages 3-6.Tiny Tigers offers a strong foundation in essential character qualities such as courtesy, respect and discipline. The program is designed to improve motor skills and enhance children's ability to pay attention and follow directions. No class 2/20.
Willamalane Center
1/4-2/1 . . . MW . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27031
2/6-29 . . . MW . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27032
3/5-21 . . . MW . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27033
4/2-25 . . . MW . . . 3:30-4:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27034
Karate Kids
Ages 7-11. Karate Kids is traditional taekwondo based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to technical skills. Each month features themes such as confidence, self-esteem and friendship. No class 2/20.
Willamalane Center
1/4-2/1 . . . MW . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27035
2/6-29 . . . MW . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27036
3/5-21 . . . MW . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27037
4/2-25 . . . MW . . . 4:30-5:15pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27038
Leadership: Advanced Martial Arts
Ages 7-11.This program is for students selected by the martial arts instructor for more advanced taekwondo training. Selected students may attend Leadership along with Karate Kids.
Willamalane Center
1/3-26 . . . TuTh . . . 6:15-7pm . . . $20 ID/$24 OD . . . 27049
1/31-2/23 . . . TuTh . . . 6:15-7pm . . . $20 ID/$24 OD . . . 27050
3/6-22 . . . TuTh . . . 6:15-7pm . . . $20 ID/$24 OD . . . 27051
4/3-26 . . . TuTh . . . 6:15-7pm . . . $20 ID/$24 OD . . . 27052
Family Martial Arts
Ages 7+. Families can learn tae kwon do together based on a lifetime learning concept in addition to technical skills. Also available to individuals and nonfamily groups. Price is per person for first and second family members. Each additional family member is $10 ID/$12 OD.
1/3-26 . . . TuTh . . . 5:15-6pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27060
1/31-2/23 . . . TuTh . . . 5:15-6pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27061
3/6-22 . . . TuTh . . . 5:15-6pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27062
4/3-26 . . . TuTh . . . 5:15-6pm . . . $70 ID/$84 OD . . . 27063
Dance Discover the world of dance with Willamalane. Instructor Krislyn Wessel was trained at The Ballet Society, has a bachelor's degree in dance and performs in many original works. Registration is ongoing. Participants can join the program at any time and pay a prorated fee. A $15 annual registration fee is due at registration.
Creative Movement
Children learn the basics of stretching, ballet and creative movement. These dance styles support coordination, structure, rhythm and poise.
Willamalane CenterCreative Movement I, ages 3-4
1/10-2/28 . . . Tu . . . 5-5:45pm . . . $72 ID/$86 OD . . . 27067
3/6-5/1 . . . Tu . . . 5-5:45pm . . . $72 ID/$86 OD . . . 27068
Creative Movement II, ages 5-6
1/10-2/28 . . . Tu . . . 5:45-6:30pm . . . $72 ID/$86 OD . . . 27069
3/6-5/1 . . . Tu . . . 5:45-6:30pm . . . $72 ID/$86 OD . . . 27070
Creative Movement III, ages 7-11
1/10-2/28 . . . Tu . . . 4:15-5pm . . . $72 ID/$86 OD . . . 27065
3/6-5/1 . . . Tu . . . 4:15-5pm . . . $72 ID/$86 OD . . . 27066
The Willamalane Tennis Program is open to players of all experience levels, from the novice to the advanced. Instruction includes fundamentals, drills, rules, positioning, strategy and singles/doubles games. Click here to learn more.
Pre-Engineering with LEGO®
Spring Break CampAges 5-8. Students build cities, bridges, motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO® system. With access to over 100,000 LEGO pieces, your child will have the opportunity to build almost anything.
Willamalane Center
3/26-30 . . . M-F . . . 9am-12pm . . . $150 ID/$180 OD . . . 27080
Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO®
Spring Break CampAges 7-11. Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. Suitable for all skill levels.
Willamalane Center
3/26-30 . . . M-F . . . 1-4pm . . . $150 ID/$180 OD . . . 27081
Lego® Parent/Child Class
Ages 5-11. Build LEGO® projects that teach physics and engineering concepts with your child. Build with over 100,000 LEGO® pieces, including LEGO® motors, and build motorized projects such as trains, cars and even a city.
2/18 . . . 10am-3pm . . . $66 ID/$80 OD . . . 27083
Bring a lunch or snack.
Lego® Green Engineering
Ages 7-11. Build with LEGOs® while exploring green engineering concepts with a LEGO® solar kit, along with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO.® This is a hands-on and minds-on day suitable for everyone from LEGO® novices to "maniacs."
4/14 . . . 10am-3pm . . . $66 ID/$80 OD . . . 27084
Bring a lunch or snack.
A continuing partnership.Willamalane's continued partnership with Springfield Public Schools has kept after-school sports programs running at Springfield-area schools.
Registration/Contact: Pick up a registration packet for each sport at your school. Questions? Contact Jeanette Jacobson at 541-736-4516.
Funding is based on fees, and scholarships are available to families that need help covering the cost. Scholarships must be requested prior to the registration deadlines for each sport.
Grades-1-5. For all levels. Participants focus on basic skill development including throwing, catching, base running and hitting. Participation is encouraged in a fun and team-based environment.
Willamalane Center
2/6-15 . . . MW . . . 4-5pm . . . $20 ID/$24 OD . . . 26864
Grades-1-5. For all levels. Participants focus on basic soccer skill development including passing, shooting, base trapping and dribbling. Participation is encouraged in a fun and team-based environment.
Willamalane Center
3/5-14 . . . MW . . . 4-5pm . . . $20 ID/$24 OD . . . 26865
All ages. Willamalane Center offers an amazing climbing and bouldering wall for beginning climbers, belaying, personal training and group/birthday parties. Willamalane Center membership includes access to the Fitness Center, basketball, volleyball and tennis open play along with open climbing hours.
For beginners and intermediate climbers. Learn the basics of belaying and safe climbing with an emphasis on footwork, balance and efficient movement on rock.
Willamalane Center
11/2 hour sessions
1/9-4/30* M . . . 6-7:30pm . . . $45 ID/$55 OD
*See online calendar for specific dates and times or call for an appointment.
Whether you have taken the introductory class and want to step it up a notch, or you want to brush up old skills while gaining new techniques … this class is for you!
Willamalane Center
1/9- 4/30* . . . M . . . 7:30-9pm . . . $45 ID/$55 OD
*See online calendar for specific dates and times or call for an appointment.
CALENDARS: January | February | March | April
These private sessions are your chance to fine-tune your skills with specific curriculum adjusted to your needs. By appointment for individuals and small groups.
Willamalane Center
$35 per hour for 1-to 2-hour session
$30 per hour for sessions 3 hours or more
While everyone is welcome to climb, on these nights women bringing in a paying friend climb for FREE!
Willamalane Center
CALENDARS: January | February | March | April
Kids are always welcome, but Kids Climbing Club is just for them. Staff and volunteers teach kids the basics of climbing in this fun, safe environment.
Willamalane Center
1/9-4/30 . . . M . . . 4-6pm . . . $3
The 12-foot bouldering wall is open during regular hours of operation (unless posted for special events and programming). The bouldering wall is an unsupervised structure. Climber must sign a liability waiver at front desk and follow all bouldering wall safety policies.
Willamalane Center
Adults: $5 drop-in . . . Youth:$3 drop-in
Experience the unparalled realism of our 33-foot tall Entreprises freeform climbing wall. Bring your friends for a challenging practice. Belay lessons available.
Willamalane Center
Adults: $5 drop-in . . . Youth:$3 drop-in
CALENDARS: January | February | March | April
For new climbers. Drop-in during open climb times (see online calendar at willamalane.org). Learn to work the ropes or refresh your skills.
Willamalane Center
Adults: $10 for members/$12 nonmembers
Treat your friends, co-workers and family to a climbing outing! This is for groups that want to climb together. No experience is necessary! Sessions may be scheduled outside Willamalane Center operating hours by appointment. In this two-hour session, your group will learn the basics of climbing and belaying, with lots of time just for fun. Sessions available anytime.
Call 541-736-4511.
Willamalane Center
250 S. 32nd St., 541-736-4544
Ages 5-11 (and adults). Spend an hour of quality time with your child learning the positive benefits of yoga practice. Feel good on the inside and the outside! No experience or equipment necessary, but do wear comfortable clothes. Instructor: Certified YogaKids teacher Erik Lovendahl. No class 1/16, 2/20.
1/9-2/13 . . . M . . . 6-7pm . . . $40 ID/$48 OD per family . . . 27073
4/2-30 . . . M . . . 6-7pm . . . $40 ID/$48 OD per family . . . 27075
All ages. Learn to vault safely, with proper technique and better results. The symposium will be facilitated by five instructors with outstanding credentials. Registration forms are available at www.raisingthebarpv.com.
Willamalane Center
2/18 . . . Sa . . . 10am-6pm . . . 24939
2/19 . . . Su . . . 9am-5pm . . . 24939
$35 for one day; $65 for two days
Ages 8+. Instructors will coach you on snowshoeing basics and guide you as you make your first tracks. A limited supply of snowshoes is available for loan. Transportation included. This trip is a partnership with the city of Eugene Outdoor Program.
Meets at River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., Eugene
1/28 . . . Sa . . . 8:30am-5:30pm . . . $20 . . . 27088
2/11 . . . Sa . . . 8:30am-5:30pm . . . $20 . . . 27089
Outing checklist
No-School
Day ActivitiesEnjoy a full day of activity at Willamalane Center. Snacks, crafts, field trips and special guests are all included in the fee. First-time registration must be in person at the Community Recreation Center. Additional registrations may be completed online, by phone or in person at Willamalane Center.
Grades K-5. Become a polar explorer while learning about the last great wildernesses – the North and South poles. Our days will be packed with polar bears, Winter Olympic games, snow science and Penguin Palooza! Choose the days that work with your holiday schedule or attend them all. Swimming and field trips round out these busy weeks. Participants are split into age-appropriate groups.
Willamalane Center
12/19 . . . M . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25055
12/20 . . . Tu . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25056
12/21 . . . W . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25057
12/22 . . . Th . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25058
12/23 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25059
12/19-23 . . . M-F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $120 ID/$144 OD . . . 25064
12/27 . . . Tu . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25060
12/28 . . . W . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25061
12/29 . . . Th . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25062
12/30 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 25063
12/27-30 . . . Tu-F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $90 ID/$108 OD . . . 25065
Grades K-5. The cold hard facts about cash! Learn where money comes from and what you can do with it with a guest from Oregon Community Credit Union.
Willamalane Center
1/27 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27041
Grades K-5. Take off and explore the science of flight. Build and test paper airplanes and learn about birds with special guests from Cascades Raptor Center.
Willamalane Center
2/3 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27042
Grades K-5. Wear pajamas and bring your favorite blanket and stuffed animal. We'll play party games, make pancakes and enjoy a 3D movie in Willamalane's new state-of-the-art projection room.
Willamalane Center
3/16 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27043
Grades K-5. Travel back to the time of Robin Hood, knights, princesses, castles and mythical dragons. Design your own family crest. Learn the Knights' Code of Honor. In groups, design and build a castle to defend. Then build a catapult to attack a neighboring king's castle. Plan and prepare a Friday Feast in the Great Hall. Games, swimming and field trips round out this busy week. Participants are split into age-appropriate groups.
Willamalane Center
3/26 . . . M . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27054
3/27 . . . Tu . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27055
3/28 . . . W . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27056
3/29 . . . Th . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27057
3/30 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27058
3/26-30 . . . M-F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $120 ID/$144 OD . . . 27059
Pre-Engineering with LEGO®
Ages 5-8. Students build cities, bridges, motorized cars/planes and explore the many creative possibilities of engineering with the LEGO® system. With access to over 100,000 LEGO pieces, your child will have the opportunity to build almost anything.
Willamalane Center
3/26-30 . . . M-F . . . 9am-12pm . . . $150 ID/$180 OD . . . 27080
Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO®
Ages 7-11. Students take on real-life engineering challenges that explore concepts in physics, architecture, mechanical and structural engineering with over 100,000 pieces of LEGO® material. Suitable for all skill levels.
Willamalane Center
3/26-30 . . . M-F . . . 1-4pm . . . $150 ID/$180 OD . . . 27081
Grades K-5. What's green and acts like both a solid and a liquid? Find out on this messiest of no-school days. Swim at Splash! at Lively Park.
Willamalane Center
4/6 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27044
Grades K-5. It's almost Earth Day! Celebrate by creating your own recycled masterpiece. with guest artist Yvonne Manipon from Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts.
Willamalane Center
4/20 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27045
Grades K-5. Learn all the different things you can do with one of the most versatile foods. Swim at Splash! at Lively Park.
Willamalane Center
5/11 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27046
Grades K-5. One of the best parts of building is destroying. We'll have lots of opportunities for that as we build a variety of structures and then send them crashing to the ground. And more fun: We'll send some bowling pins scattering at Emerald Lanes.
Willamalane Center
5/25 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27047
Grades K-5. Decorate sunglasses, make a smoothie and put your toes in the water at Splash! at Lively Park.
Willamalane Center
6/15 . . . F . . . 7am-6pm . . . $30 ID/$36 OD . . . 27048
Also see:
No-school
day swims at Splash! at Lively Park
No-school
day swims at Willamalane Park Swim Center
SAFE 2Willamalane is collaborating with Springfield Public Schools to provide after-school activities through a federal grant. SAFE 2 provides academic assistance and recreational and cultural enrichment. Each school determines which students are eligible. Contact your school to participate.
ELIGIBLE SCHOOLS
Centennial Elementary
Mt. Vernon Elementary
Douglas Gardens Elementary
Page Elementary
Hamlin Middle School
Agnes Stewart Middle School