2025 Co-ed Summer Tennis Clinic - Summer 2025

Whether this is your first time playing tennis or you are looking to take your game to the next level, we can meet your needs.  The Godfrey tennis program is designed for players of different ages and skill level.  The program will be held on the tennis courts behind Alton High School at 4200 Humbert Rd.  Bring your racket, tennis shoes, sunscreen, and positive attitude!  Classes will be an hour long and taught three days a week from Monday through Wednesday.  You will choose which week you want to participate by choosing a session below, then you will choose a skill level which will determine the time you attend the session you’ve chosen.

Participants must be 5 by the start of the clinic.
Session 1: June 2 - June 11 (Rainout date – June 12)
Session 2: June 16 - June 25 (Rainout date - June 26)
Session 3: July 7 - July 16 (Rainout date - July 17)

Mon-Tue-Wed
Beginner/Intermediate:    9:30 - 10:30 AM
Intermediate/Advanced: 10:45 - 11:45 AM       

Early Registration                               Regular Registration
March 1 - March 31                             April 1 - April 30
Resident                         $40                                                           $45
Non Resident                  $50                                                           $55

2025 Godfrey Summer Camp - Summer 2025

Kids ages 6 - 13 years of age are invited to the Godfrey Summer Camp! The will take place at Camp Warren Levis in Godfrey and will feature activities such as: hiking, swimming, fishing, STEM, target sports, outdoor games and water activities!

The camp is open to kids ages 6-13 years old and offer TWO separate weeks this year! You can register for one or both weeks! The camp will run the week of June 23rd - 26th and/or July 7th-10th from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

The camp costs $125 per camper and includes lunch. Spacing is limited! Parents are able to attend with their child if they would like for a $5 fee (does not include lunch) or $15 fee (includes lunch). 

Please download and complete this form prior to registration. It is required for registration checkout. Click here for download: BSA Health Forms

2025 Riverbend Baseball League - Summer 2025

Batter up! Our youth baseball and softball program seeks to teach participants the fundamentals of baseball and softball while instilling good sportsmanship values.  Practice will begin Mid-April with games beginning in May. Each team is guaranteed 10 games throughout the season. All home games are played on the ball fields at Glazebrook Park and the Godfrey Ball Park on Stamper Lane. The season will begin in May 2025.*  *T-Ball and Pitching Machine will end in early July* and will receive their medals at our Family Fun Fest on July 4, 2025.*   10U, 12U and 14U will have their end of the season tournament after the 4th of July* and will receive medals/awards on the field. All league schedules can be found at teamsideline.com/Godfrey. 
All participants will be responsible for purchase of proper game day pants and socks. Baseball pants will need to be white, softball pants will need to be black, and socks will be determined based on team color.  Birthdate follows the current school year grade in the Fall of 2024/2025.  (*Godfrey Parks and Recreation has the right to add to, delete from, and amend all schedules/dates as deemed necessary.  Dates are tentative and are subject to change.*)    

**Team/Coach requests are not guaranteed**

2025 Riverbend Softball League - Summer 2025

Batter up! Our youth baseball and softball program seeks to teach participants the fundamentals of baseball and softball while instilling good sportsmanship values.  Practice will begin Mid-April with games beginning in May. Each team is guaranteed 10 games throughout the season. All home games are played on the ball fields at Glazebrook Park and the Godfrey Ball Park on Stamper Lane. The season will begin in May 2025.*  *T-Ball and Pitching Machine will end in early July* and will receive their medals at our Family Fun Fest on July 4, 2025.*   10U, 12U and 14U will have their end of the season tournament after the 4th of July* and will receive medals/awards on the field. All league schedules can be found at teamsideline.com/Godfrey. 
All participants will be responsible for purchase of proper game day pants and socks. Baseball pants will need to be white, softball pants will need to be black, and socks will be determined based on team color.  Birthdate follows the current school year grade in the Fall of 2024/2025.  (*Godfrey Parks and Recreation has the right to add to, delete from, and amend all schedules/dates as deemed necessary.  Dates are tentative and are subject to change.*)    

**Team/Coach requests are not guaranteed**

2025 Rookie Baseball - Summer 2025

Rookie Baseball is designed to assist players ages 3 - 5 years in learning the basic skills 
Program Goals: Get out and play! Have fun while developing motor skills, self – esteem and basic
baseball skills!
Requirements: This is a family oriented program requiring all children registered to have a parent or guardian present to participate with the child. A glove is required; all other equipment is optional as the parks department will provide it.

Location: Sessions A and B will be held on field 3 and Session C will be on Field 1 at Godfrey Ball Park unless otherwise noted.

Session Dates and Times:

Session A1: Mon & Wed 5:30 - 6:15 pm & Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am --- June 9 - 21

Sessions A2: Mon & Wed 6:30 - 7:15 pm & Sat 10:00 - 10:45 am --- June 9 - 21

Session B1: Tues & Thurs 5:30 - 6:15 pm & Sat 11:00 - 11:45 am --- June 10 - 21

Session B2: Tues & Thurs 6:30 - 7:15pm & Sat 12:00 - 12:45 pm --- June 10 - 21

Session C1: Mon & Wed 5:30 - 6:15 pm & Sat 9:00 - 9:45 am --- July 7 - 19

Session C2: Mon & Wed 6:30 - 7:15pm & Sat 10:00 - 10:45 am --- July 7 - 19

2025 FREE Fishing Derby - Spring 2025

Join the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department on May 10, 2025 for their FREE Catch and Release Youth Fishing Derby!  The day will begin at 9:00 am with registration, followed by the beginning of fishing at 10:00 am.  Fishing will last until 11:30 am and the judges will make their final decisions. At 12:00 pm there will be an award ceremony with awards like biggest catch, most fish caught and the strangest catch!  Participants are asked to bring bait of their choice and their own fishing pole.

2025 Fall Youth Soccer League - Fall 2025

Have fun, build sportsmanship and learn basic soccer skills with team practice and league play.  Practice begins late-August with game play in September & October. Scholarships are available to be determined by office staff. Tournaments are additional games not included in the registration price and are not guaranteed.

GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON THE NEW TURF FIELDS!

Leagues will be broken down by 2025-2026 grade level; K-1(Co-Ed), 2-3(Co-Ed), 4-5 Boys, 4-5 Girls, 6-8 Boys, 6-8 Girls.

REGISTRATION

Early Registration -  April 1 - 30      Regular Registration - May 1 - July 31
Resident - $55                Resident - $60
Non-Resident - $65                Non-Resident - $70

**Team/Coach requests are not guaranteed**             

Ways to Register:
      
- Drop Off Registration Form with Payment to the Parks & Recreation Office
- Register Online at teamsideline.com/godfrey     

*Late registration will be available for up to one week after regular registration ends for an additional fee of $10 in office. Late registration taken after the first late week will have additional fee of $20 in office. After the second week of late registration there will be a wait-list started*