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Welcome to the Galena ARC Website

 Welcome to the Galena Art & Recreation Center (ARC) website.

We are located at 413 S. Bench Street, Galena, IL  61036.

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Ph:  815-777-2248;  Fax: 815-777-3493

 

Take me out to the....Brewer's Game at Miller Park- Thursday, August 12  Click Here for more info: ARC Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Bus Trip!

 

 

 

Youth Flag Football Registration

PreK(min 4 years old) thru 6th Grade Boys/Girls

Join your friends and reserve your spot on a team today!

Click on Sports/Leagues for more information.

 

Preschool Registration

We're excited for an educational and fun-filled school-year!

Registrations accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited.

Click on Preschool for more information and registration forms.

 

 

Kids Club/Cool Camp

After School-School Break Programs

(2) LOCATIONS:  Galena Primary School & Scales Mound Schools

Registrations accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Space is limited.

Click on After School / Breaks for more information and registration forms.

 

 

Youth Flag Football Cheerleading

Come be a cheerleader for the youth flag football teams!

Children Kinder-4th Grade

Registration Deadline: Monday, August 23

Click on Sports/Leagues for more information

 

 

 

ARC Community Slow Pitch

Softball Tournament

at Galena's Recreation Park

Saturday, August 14th * Space Limited! 

6-Team Single Elimination Tournament

Click Here: Galena ARC Community Softball Tournament

 

 

BELLY DANCING CLASSES

with Avianna

Mondays starting June 7th

Click Here: Belly Dancing Classes Flyer

 

 

Our Mission

The Galena Art & Recreation Center (ARC) is for people of all ages.  There are so may things to do, ranging from children's programs to adult exercise classes for adults.  You'll meet new friends and get to know old ones a little better.  We invite you to climb the stairs and open the door to some exciting new opportunities.

Click Here for 2009 Galena ARC Annual Report

Climbing To Higher Levels

Our purpose was clearly stated when endowed with private funding and classified as a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and charitable organization.  Galena Art & Recreation Center moved into it's current location in 1969 with a mission to promote community program activities in arts, sports and recreation for people of all ages.  We've been serving the people of Jo Daviess County with over 40 major programs each year.  
 
ARC expenses are met in the following ways:
  o Modest Program Fees
  o Fundraising
  o Community Donations

This Is What It's All About

The following is a list of current programs/activities offered at the ARC.

Sports/Recreational

Programs


Youth:
-Basketball

-Open Gym
-Baseball/Softball

-Flag Football

-Cheerleading

-Volleyball

-Karate

-Dance & Gymnastics

-Ultimate Frisbee
 
Adult:

-3-on-3 Basketball
-4-on-4 Flag Football
-Co-Ed Volleyball Leagues

-Men's Soccer League 

 

Music Appreciation
-Guitar Lessons
 
Educational/Child Care Programs
-Moms & Me

-Preschool Prep Program

-Preschool Program
-School-Age: After School/School Holidays            

-Summer Camp                       

 

Social Events
-Father/Daughter Valentine Dance

-Birthday Parties
-Boy Scouts

-Girl Scouts

-Galena Historic Dance Society

Art Programs

-Youth Art Programs
-Art In Action at Galena Primary School

 

Senior Activities
-Adult Exercise Classes
-Elderhostel
-Line Dancing

-T'ai Chi

-Gym Walking

-AARP Driver Safety Program

 

Fundraisers      

-Market Day Monthly Food Program'

-Holiday Cookie Walk  

-Taste of Galena

-Annual Rummage Sale

-Galena Country Fair Fudge

             

You Can Be A Part Of This Future

Galena ARC is only as strong as the people involved.  Your financial contributions or personal involvement is necessary and always welcome.  Please click on the Donations button to the left or contact Executive Director Sarah Petersen for more information.

 

Scholarships/Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance is available for most ARC sponsored programs.  Click Here for a financial assistance application or contact the ARC for additional information and availability.