Youth Programs

Paris Rec Center, 109 E. Madison St., Paris, IL 61944

mapParis Rec Center, 109 E. Madison St., Paris, IL 61944

About

Youth Programs includes activities such as Babysitting, School’s Out, Holiday Programs, Summer Camp, Elementary Night, Sports, Kids Fitness, Youth Basketball, Youth T-Ball, Youth Soccer, Youth Golf, Swim Team, Swim Lessons, and ISR. The program also connects with adult offerings at the same organization, including Men’s Basketball League, Women’s Basketball League, Spin Classes, Pickleball, Racquetball, fitness classes, and the Shawna Morrison Memorial Honeybee 5K Race.

• Schedule: A variety of programs, classes, and events are offered on a yearly basis.

Youth Programs is part of an organization whose mission is “Recreation and Enrichment for an active and healthy Community and Youth.” The organization is one of the largest 501(c)3 non-profit organizations in Edgar County, employs close to 50 individuals, serves nearly 1,800 members, and offers over 35 programs, classes, and events each year, with all monies, fees, membership dues, and donations staying local. Leadership for these programs includes Executive Director Erin Hutchison; Program Director Youth & Sports Whitney Haase; Membership Team Leader Marketing & Design Accounts Receivable Tiffany Gale; Membership Team Leader Member Services Membership Team Supervisor Kelly Nicholson; and Aquatics Director Alyssa Woodyard. Testimonials from participants and staff describe personal experiences at the Rec, including comments from Functional Fitness Instructor Lisa Foster and Rec members Russell Pierce and Joseph Kraemer.

Last updated May 24, 2026.

Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.