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Special Interests, Lessons and Clubs
Alexander,  Jackson, Perry, Pulaski, and Union Counties

Art
Jackson County
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Carbondale Park District
618-549-4222

 
SIUC Craft Shop (Carbondale)
618-453-3636
 
University Museum (Carbondale)
(618) 453-5388)

Willow Street Studios
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Murphysboro
Burton School for Visual Arts- Murphysboro (ages 14+)
618-201-7435
[email protected]
 
Murphysboro School of Art-Art Stars and Art Kids
8/3/16

SI Suzuki Strings
Southern Illinois Suzuki Strings provides violin and viola lessons for children as young as 3 years old
618-614-4969


​Perry County
DuQuoin-Library of Arts 
618-790-4036
 
Union County
​Anna Arts Center 
(618) 697-0009


Martial Arts

Jackson County
Arsenal Martial Arts
Sports Blast Complex, 1215 E. Walnut, Carbondale, IL-62902

Han Judo & TaeKwon
2845 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL-62901

Murphysboro Moo Sul Kwan 
PO Box 1114, Murphysboro, IL-62966-1114

Black's Martial Arts Academy
880 West High Street, Carbondale, IL-62901

Murphysboro Martial Arts
329 S. Williams St., Murphysboro, IL-62966

Carbondale Park District / Academy of Martial Arts
Carbondale Park District  Giant City Roadm Carbondale, Illinois

Shotokan Karate of Carbondale
611 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL-62901

Carbondale Martial Arts And Fitness
608 s. Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL-62901

Carbondale Mixed Martial Arts and Self Defense
300 E. Grand Ave., Carbondale, IL-62901

Carbondale Martial Arts and Fitness
(618) 351-8822





Drama

Jackson County
Willow Street Studio
is offering a beginning Musical Drama class for kids 7-10. on Tuesdays!


Union County
​Anna Arts Center 
(618) 697-0009

Dance

Jackson County
Willow Street Studios-(Carbondale)
(618) 549-9546
Preschool(ages 3-4), Pre Ballet (5-6) Ballet, PreTap (5-6)
Tap, Hip Hop

Studio 84 Dance Studio
618-201-7952
​Strength and Conditioning, Leaps and Turns, Baby Ballet
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Ballet, 

​General Dance

Union County
Vina's Dance- Anna
 (618) 833-646 - between 9am and 8 pm only
​
Recreation Centers/Skating

Jackson County
Carbondale Park District
618-529-4147

SIUC Student Recreation Center
Main Phone Line: (618) 453-1277

Murphysboro Park District 
618-549-3194

Perry County
All Sk8-DuQuoin
618) 542-5634

Music

Jackson County
Heartstrings Violin and Heartstrings Music Together- Carbondale
Volin for all ages and and Music and Movement for ages 0-5 yrs.
(618) 579-9128

Mikes Music-guitar lessons
​(618) 529-3444

The Practice Pad-Carbondale
(618) 549-2437
Offers music lesson and buy/ sell new and used instruments. We also offer drum, amp, guitar, and brass/woodwind repair. 

SIUC School of Music-piano
618 536-8742
 
TESSI (Talent Education School of Southern Illinois)
Wiggles n Tunes' Kiddie Keys; piano, violin, guitar
618- 457-6300

Suzuki School of Music- SIUC
Swimming/ Beaches

Super Splash Park (Carbondale) 
615 S Lewis Lane Carbondale
(618) -549-4222
​
Perry County
​DuQuoin Municipal Pool 
640 West Park DuQuoin
Du Quoin Pool will open for the summer May 27, 2017Pool Hours:
Mon.-Fri.: 12-30-3:00pm & 4-6pm, Mon. & Wed. night:
7-9pm($1.00 admission)
Saturday: 12:30-3 & 4-6($1.00 admission)
Sunday: 1-4pm
Prices:
12 yrs. and up: $2.25
11 yrs. and under: $1.75
3yrs. and under: 50cents
Non Swimmer: $1:00
Pool Passes:
In Town: $42 per person for the first three immediate family members living in the same household. 
$10 for each additional pass member living in the same household.
Out of Town: $52 per person for the first three immediate family members living in the same household. 
$15 for each additional pass member living in the same household. 
Parties: 
$75 plus $1.00 per swimmer
-$20 deposit a week in advance
Tues., Thurs., Fri.: 6-8pm or 7-9pm
Sat.: 6pm-8pm
Adult Lap Swim: $1.00/swim
Monday-Friday: 11:30-12:30, 3-4pm, 6-7pm(Mon. & Wed., all other weeknights vary depending on party reservations), Saturday: 3-4pm
Call pool for more info. @ 542-8942

Jake Bender Memorial Municipal Pool-Pinckneyville 
711 Fairgrounds Rd
Pinckneyville, IL
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​Union County
Anna City Swimming Pool
Anna City Park
300 Church St.
(618) 833-5222

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