May is full of fun at CUSR! Check out our Youth & Teen, Adult, Athletics, and Registration Deadlines below.
Youth & Teen
CUSR Afterschool Program
Ages 5-22
Fill your afternoons with games, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, and hanging out with friends at the CUSR Center! We offer an amazing and safe atmosphere where participants will laugh, play, grow, and learn new skills.
To reserve your spot, pay the $10 non-refundable deposit per child, per month. The remaining balance will be due on the deadline listed below by 5pm. Participants will be dropped if payment is not made by the deadline in order to offer the spot to a wait-listed participant.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: CUSR’s After School Program starts at 2:30pm. It is the parent or guardian’s responsibility to coordinate a drop off time with the bus responsible for transporting their child to ensure an appropriate drop off time.
Summer Jam
Ages 5-10
Join us for a day of fun in the sun! With exciting water activities, games, music, and delicious snacks, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to make some unforgettable memories with friends!
Adult
Ice Cream Social
Ages 14+
We all scream for ice cream! Eat different varieties and combinations of ice cream sundaes while enjoying time with friends.
A Day in Science
Ages 14+
It’s the moment your curious mind has been waiting for. Join us at CUSR for enjoyable experiments with friends! Attire: casual and ready for a bit of mess!
Other Great Adult Activities in April!
Adults’ Day-In Program 1
Ages 19+
Let us fill your day with fun crafts, games, and activities, while also hanging out with friends and experiencing new things within our community. Why stay at home when you can be in a fun zone!
Adults’ Day-In Program 2
Ages 19+
Can’t get enough of our Adults’ Day-In Program? Do you want to participate in a productive and fun program? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to engage in themed activities, crafts, and games.
5 Corner Program
Ages 14+
Can’t get enough of our Adults’ Day-In Program? Do you want to participate in a productive and fun program? Join us every Tuesday and Thursday to engage in themed activities, crafts, and games.
Parks and Fun Tours
Ages 16+
Pack up your favorite lunch and drinks to hang out with the CUSR crew. Each month we will go to a park around Champaign-Urbana and have a nice picnic with friends, while also enjoying outside games, music and complimentary sweet treats.
Dine Time
Ages 18+
Join your friends for a dining adventure and explore all the restaurants that C-U has to offer. All fees are included in the price.
Big Screen Movie Night
Ages 14+
Combine a treat with creative ideas as we indulge in an evening filled with crafting and delightful snacks.
Chef’s Club
Ages 14+
Want to learn how to cook or brush up on the cooking skills that you do have? This is the perfect program for you. This season we will focus on made-from-scratch recipes. Put your aprons on and get your stomachs ready for some great food to cook and enjoy!
Flash Fun Friday
Ages 14+
CUSR is offering free spotlight programs on select Fridays! Kick off the weekend with something new and fun.
Trivia Night
Ages 14+
Come hang out at Trivia Night with us! It’s all about having a blast while competing to see who knows their stuff in sports and music. Think you’ve got what it takes to be the ultimate trivia champion? Prizes included!
Improv Club
Ages 14+
Learn more about the theater world and brush up on your theater skills! Join us for this fun prop, costume, and acting workshop!
Garden Club
Ages 16+
Discover the joy of gardening and get to know the basics of planting and harvesting. This is an experience you don’t want to pass up! Come learn something new this Summer and watch your plants grow!
Special Olympics & Athletes
Special Olympic Dates to Know
Spring Games
May 11, 2024
Warrensburg-Latham High School
430 E. North St. Warrensburg, IL 62573
Mustang Open Gym
Ages 14+
Want to shoot some hoops but team sports aren’t really your thing? Want a chill place to just curl up with a book or grab some markers and color? Come hang out at Mustang open gym! Shoot hoops in the gym, play one of our giant board games, or hang in the activity room and socialize with your buds!
Mustang Softball
Ages 13+
Spend this season working on the fundamentals for our Mustang Softball Team! Practices will focus on the basic skills of hitting, fielding, throwing, and sportsmanship. Competitions with other area teams and Special Olympics will depend on current safety guidelines and TBA. All athletes must have a current Special Olympics Medical Application on file with CUSR by June 25; Medical Applications must be valid through September 10.
Events & More
New Registration Software!
CUSR is so excited to let you know about our new registration software. All of our program registrations for Summer and beyond will take place in SmartRec. This software is very user-friendly and we think you’ll be pleased with how it works. Click on the picture below and you’ll be redirected to the SmartRec page to create your account. If you run into any issues or have any questions, we’re available to help answer them! Just give us a call at 217-819-3980 or stop by the CUSR Center.
CUSR Scholarship Updates
There have been updates to the CUSR Scholarship Policy that will go into effect for programs on April 1, 2024. Scholarships for all activities and programs including all CUSR programs (except for the CUSR Trips and transportation).
To be eligible under this policy, the Park District must receive a completed Scholarship Application two weeks prior to the registration deadline or start of program, activity, or event. Applicants must reside within the city limits of Champaign or Urbana, submit a current utility bill, Illinois driver’s license or identification card and provide verification of household income by submitting the first two pages of the most recent Federal Income Tax Return form or one month’s worth of paystubs. The amount of reduction provided is based on household size and income listed in the chart below. Anyone with income below 225% of Federal Poverty Level may be eligible for funding through Illinois Department of Human Services Childcare Resource Assistance Program. More information may be found at http://www.ccrs.illinois.edu/index.html. Household means a group of related or non-related individuals living as one economic unit and sharing living expenses, such as rent, clothes, food medical and utility bills.
The CUSR Summer Program Guide is out now. Stop by CUSR and grab your copy today!
May Deadlines
Youth & Teen Deadlines:
- May Afterschool | April 24
- Summer Jam | May 18
- For Kids Only Camp – Week 1 (Full Day) | May 20
- Camp Spirit – Week 1 (Full Day) | May 20
- For Kids Only Camp – Week 1 (Half Day) | May 20
- Camp Spirit – Week 1 (Half Day) | May 20
- Young Athletes | May 27
Adult & Special Event Deadlines:
- Adults’ Day-In Program (M/W/F) | April 24
- Adults’ Day-In Program (Tu/Th) | April 25
- Garden Club | April 27
- Ice Cream Social | April 30
- Chef’s Club | May 2
- CUSR & PJs | May 3
- Improv Club | May 4
- Parks and Fun Tours | May 5
- 5 Corner Program | May 8
- Big Screen Movie Night | May 14
- Crafts & Snacks | May 15
- Flash Fun Friday | May 17
- Dine Time | May 19
- A Day in Science | May 21
- Trivia Night | May 24
Athletics & Special Olympics:
- Mustang Open Gym | May 18 (Drop-in Program)
- Mustang Softball | April 24
