Fox Valley Park District Where Fun Begins • Spring 2017 ACTIVITYACTIVITY GUIDEGUIDE
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Fox Valley Park District Where Fun Begins • Spring 2017 ACTIVITYACTIVITY GUIDEGUIDE #wherefunbegins Special Events • p. 6-7 DASH to the Farm Barnyard Dash 5K & Pig Pen 1-miler • p. 2-3 Get On Pointe EGG-CITING EVENTS in 2017! Get your egg hunt on! • p. 12 & 77 STEPPIN' OUT DANCE STUDIO & A-FACTOR DANCE Quick Links COMPANY Fitness Centers • p. 20-27 p. 62-65 Rentals and Reservations • p. 108-109 Birthday Parties • p. 8-9 Resident Registration begins Feb. 11 • foxvalleyparkdistrict.org A message from our Executive Director… Our Mission Dear Residents, Enrich our community with Welcome 2017! In 1947 local leaders formed the Fox Valley Park and fun, diverse and safe park and recreation experiences Pleasure Driveway. This was a new beginning. What has taken place the past through environmentally 69 years have been daily processes for all stakeholders of what today has and fiscally responsible become the Fox Valley Park District. actions. During 2016 we focused on a changing “Time of Transition.” Most significant were daily processes Board of Trustees centered on improved efficiencies and building on cultures of evidence towards our mission in the Chuck Anderson President parks and recreation industry. We renewed our daily focus toward being public servants, and will Alex Alexandrou continue to hold stewardship of your public trust in the highest regard. Vice President Cynthia Penne Our 70th anniversary year theme is “Celebrating Our History…Embracing Our Future.” We will Secretary be very intentional in Building daily processes towards our agency growth with sustainability and Rachel Ossyra models of excellence. Throughout 2017 I will be challenging our departments and staff with the Treasurer phrase, “Are we Builders or Caretakers?” Robert Vaughan Trustee Embracing Our Future… to be Builders… we will align with 7 Core Values. These 7 Core Values Theodia Gillespie Trustee are daily processes (habits) as we take on our roles and responsibilities (discipline). 1. Develop Denny Wiggins Strong Relationships, 2. Be Bold, 3. Create Partnerships, 4. Business Collaboration, 5. Culture of Trustee Achievement, 6. Consistent Excellence, 7. Never Satisfied. Executive Team As we Build, our outcome will be that of Caretaker! We will be Caretakers to our users seeking Jim Pilmer health, wellness, conservation, sustainability and social equality. Caretaker to our taxpayers who Executive Director seek value in supporting services for quality of life and preservation of property tax values. Caretaker Diana Erickson, CPRP to a region deserving economic development and tourism through robust facilities and programs. Sr. Director of Finance & Administration I look forward to a great calendar year for the district and for you. I will remain committed to your Jaime Ijams, CPRP desire to pursue excellence. Director of Recreation John Perkins Jim Pilmer Chief of Police & Public Safety Fox Valley Park District Executive Director Dan Leahy Director of Marketing & Communications Jon Michael SPRING ACTIVITY GUIDE 2017 Director of Information Managing Editors Dan Leahy and Erika Swanson Technology Graphic Design Erika Swanson Jeff Palmquist Editors Jeff Long, CPRP Sr. Director of Operations Photography Mary Beth Nolan & Planning Editorial Assistants Debbie Smith, CPRP and Ashley Gerken Kim Nooncaster Executive Assistant & The Fox Valley Park District’s comprehensive Activity Guide is published four times a Assistant Board Secretary year. Please keep your guide to refer to throughout the season. Park District residents receive the guide right on their doorstep! If your doorstep is missed during the delivery process, please email your address and ZIP Code to [email protected] or leave a message on our delivery hotline at 630-966-4544. The Activity Guide also can be downloaded at foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. 4 • Spring 2016 Table of Contents Special Events Calendar 6 Tennis 48 Tours & Visits 90 Birthday Parties 8 Martial Arts 54 Active Adults 94 Blackberry Farm 10 Gymnastics, Tumbling, & Cheer 56 Orchard Valley Golf Course 98 Red Oak Nature Center 14 Dance 62 Fox Force Volunteers 100 Fitness Centers 20 Drama 66 Community Centers 104 Facilities and Membership 20 Music 68 Staff Directory 105 Programs 22 Visual Arts 70 Outdoor Facilities 106 Aquatics 28 Spring Break Camps 72 Shelter Reservations 108 General Athletics 35 General Interest 74 Registration and Activity Guide 110 Baseball 40 School Connections 78 Informacíon en Español 112 Basketball 42 Preschool Programs 80 Registration Form 113 Soccer 44 Early Childhood 84 FVSRA 114 Volleyball 47 Shows 88 Mark your calendar! Party on… Resident Registration begins Parker! Saturday, Feb. 11, at 8:30 a.m. We’re all about celebratingcel Non-resident Registration begins Monday, Feb. 20, at 8:30 a.m. here at Fox ValleyVal Park District – rightright now we’rewe’ celebrating 70 How to Use This Guide! yearsyears of servingservin you with fun Your Activity Guide contains classes, programs and events which run for the Spring programs, eventseve and facilities. 2017 season. This guide also contains membership information for our fitness, HowHow can we helph you aquatic and tennis facilities. Classes are organized by age and location and carry celebrate ini 2017? Our their own unique Code. Class fees are shown as “R” for resident of the Fox Valley birthdaybirthday parties are Park District, “N” for non-residents, and “M” for those that have membership affordable,affor easy, and rates. For detailed registration information and residency information, memorable,mem and please turn to pages 110 and 111. featurefe a variety For programs eligible for scholarships, look for this diamond-shaped ofo adventures and icon following the title of a program. themesth for different interests.in From Stay Connected BlackberryBlac Farm to Follow Fox Valley on your favorite social channels and hear the latest indoor aquatica parties, updates, special offers and events. We also love posting pictures, answering from Eola CommunityCo Center questions and getting any feedback related to FVPD. to Red Oak Nature Center, we’ve facebook.com/foxvalleyparkdistrict got different spacesspace to create smiling faces.faces. @foxvalleyparks Turn to page 9 for a quick @foxvalleyparkdistrict breakdown of availableav parties and spaces.spaces. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 5 SPRING 2017 Special Events For All Ages For Adults Barnyard Dash 5K FREE! Afternoon Tea Saturday, April 29 • p. 2-3 in the Greenhouse Blackberry Farm Friday, May 12 • p. 92 FVPD Greenhouse Calling all Volunteers! Community-wide Tea Party Luncheon Service Day Tuesday, April 18 • p. 97 Saturday, April 8 • p. 115 (inside back cover) Prisco Community Center Various Locations Wine & Canvas FREE! Maple Fest at the Farm Saturday, March 18 • p. 17 March 8, April 19, May 10 • p. 13 Red Oak Nature Center Blackberry Farm Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race Sunday, June 4 • p. 39 Prisco Community Center FREE! Prisco Planting Party Saturday, May 20 • p. 19 Prisco Community Center Special Interest Rally in the Valley June 16-18 • p. 39 Stuart Sports Complex 6 • Resident Registration begins Feb. Feb 11 | Non-residentNon resident Registration begins Feb. Feb 20 For Kids & Families Bunny Brunch Blackberry Farm presents Saturday, April 1 • p. 85 Laura Ingalls Wilder Prisco Community Center Saturday, May 20 • p. 11 Blackberry Farm Dad & Daughter Date Night FREE! Preschool Art Fair Friday, May 19 • p. 12 April 24 to May 7 • p. 81 Blackberry Farm Eola Community Center Egg-Streme Egg Hunt FREE! STEM Earth Day Sunday, April 9 • p. 77 Saturday, April 22 • p. 18 Vaughan Athletic Center Cowherd Middle School Family Kite Day Superhero SMASH! Saturday, May 13 • p. 77 Saturday, April 22 • p. 73 Prisco Community Center Eola Community Center Flashlight Egg Hunt Thursday, April 13 • p. 12 Blackberry Farm foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 7 Sec123 8 • Resident Registration begins Feb. 11 | Non-resident Registration begins Feb. 20 Sec123 foxvalleyparkdistrict.org • 9 Sec123 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora • 630-892-1550 Nestled on 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a family friendly destination that features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rides, and a living history museum that brings Aurora’s history to life through demonstrations, exhibits and extensive artifact collections. Blackberry Farm is fun for all ages and is a great choice for your wedding, company picnic, birthday party or family reunion. All attractions are included with daily admission. Hours and Rates BIRTHDAY PARTIES 2017 REGULAR SEASON HOLIDAYS Blackberry Farm birthday MAY 1 TO OCT. 29 Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day: parties are a great way for MAY 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. children to celebrate! Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Choose from two great packages, Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. FOX VALLEY PARK DISTRICT starting at $150. Sundays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. RESIDENT ADMISSION Call 630-892-1550 for scheduling. JUNE TO AUGUST Children ages 2 to 17: $4.50 Monday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adults: $5 2017 SEASON PASSES Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seniors ages 62 and up: $4.50 Enjoy Blackberry Farm all season long! Sundays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family of 4 Pass (or more)* SEPTEMBER School Groups: $4 per student Residents: $100 ($20 each add’l member) Fridays: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children under 2 are free and do not require Non-residents: $140 ($30 each add’l member) Saturdays: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. an ID card. *Get $20 off through April 30! Sundays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Non-resident rates: Individual (Ages 2 and up) OCTOBER $7 for children and seniors, $8 for adults Residents: $30 Saturdays and Sundays & Columbus Day: and $5.50 for out-of-District school groups. Non-residents: $40 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children under 2 are free and do not require an ID card.