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Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • YOUTH PROGRAMS Drawing, Cartooning & Pastels Beginner Guitar Class Young Rembrandts Summer Workshops are a great way to The guitar playing class is set up for beginning students and will stimulate your child’s creative spirit and strengthen educational teach how to play and jam with their peers. Emphasis is placed skills that will benefit them all year long (and beat the heat). We on having fun while learning! Along with guitar playing essentials, explore the basic elements of all visual arts, in a fun and nurturing students will learn guitar skills through playing classic pop songs. setting that ensures success for every child. Students will complete Essential guitar skills and basic note-reading are taught in a fun, different drawings each day and learn to draw whimsical supportive setting that allows students to develop at their own characters, everyday objects, and other observations. Animals pace. NOTE: Instruments are not provided. and Action scenes, line drawings, and cartoon elements bring the Code Day Time Dates lessons to life. Students gain so much confidence in art method 104023A W 4:30 – 5:30 pm 5/8-6/12 and technique, it will awaken the inner artist! Young Rembrandts 104023B W 4:30 – 5:30 pm 7/10-8/14 workshops are an exciting educational experience perfect for your child. Add some creativity to your schedule. Don’t miss out, sign up Ages: 6 -12 years Fees: $75R/$80NR today! Location: Darien Park District Community Center Code Day Time Dates Min/Max: 4/6 {Co-Op} 114155B TH 2:15 – 3:15 pm 6/13-8/1 No class 7/4 Junior Firefighters Ages: 6 -12 years Hinsdale Firefighters explain and demonstrate important fire safety Fees: $85R/$95NR practices. Children will tour the Fire Safety house. Firefighters will Location: Hinsdale Public Library show participants how to exit a home in the event of a fire and how Min/Max: 6/20 to recognize potential fire hazards. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Beginning Voice Code Day Time Date In a non-competitive, nurturing environment, learn to sing great 114181A TU 4:00 – 4:45 pm 6/25 songs from musical theater, Disney, pop songs, etc. This voice class is perfect for kids who love to sing but may not be ready for private Ages: 3 – 8 years with parents lessons. Young singers learn how to sing together, harmonize, Location: Hinsdale Fire Department musical traditions, and create beautiful music in a relaxing and Fee: $8R/$10NR healthy environment. Min/Max: 4/10 Code Day Time Dates 114021A SAT 10:00 – 11:00 am 5/4-6/15* T-Rex Explorers Junior Paleontology 114021B SAT 10:00 – 11:00 am 7/13-8/17 This is the perfect camp for the dinosaur lovers of the world! In *No class 5/25 this camp, children will examine each of five authentic dinosaur Ages: 6 -12 years fossil types like Triceratops and T-Rex. All children will complete Fees: $75R/$80NR an activity or craft to take home and get a photo with Sarah Location: Darien Park District Community Center the Triceratops. Camp will include time outdoors. Please dress Min/Max: 3/5 {Co-Op} accordingly. Code Day Time Date Beginning Violin Class 113103A TH & FRI 9:00 – 11:00 am 6/20-6/21 Get started on learning violin fundamentals! Group violin classes provide a great introduction and foundation for future music Ages: 5 – 8 years instruction. Students will learn proper violin technique and Location: Burr Ridge Community Center music-reading skills in a group setting, where they will receive Fee: $72R/$77NR proper personal attention while allowing for small ensemble Min/Max: 4/12 playing. NOTE: Instruments are not provided. For information and instrument purchase and/or rental options please contact Stranger Danger American Music Academy, 630-850-8505. The focus of this program is to teach children about the potential dangers of strangers through the explanation of numerous safety Code Day Time Dates tips by Hinsdale Police Officers. An adult must accompany children. 114022A W 6:30-7:30 pm 5/8-6/12 114022B W 6:30-7:30 pm 7/10-8/14 Code Day Time Date 114180A TH 4:00 – 4:45 pm 6/27 Ages: 6 -12 years Fees: $75R/$80NR Ages: 4 – 8 years with parents Location: Darien Park District Community Center Location: The Community House Min/Max: 5/10 {Co-Op} Fee: $8R/$10NR Min/Max: 4/10 2019 Summer Aquatics & Recreation Programs | www.Facebook.com/HinsdaleParksandRecreation 23 Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • YOUTH PROGRAMS Chess Camp NEW • The Thrills and Chills of Ice Cream Learn a new game or sharpen your skills. Open to all experience Science and History levels from complete beginners to tournament players. Chess Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early physics camp includes a combination of lessons, play, and activities, such and chemistry teachings to children. Become an expert on this as Master Level Instruction, Grandmaster moves, Tournaments, Speed Chess, Bughouse, and Team Games. All campers will receive beloved treat as we make a batch of homemade ice cream. Explore trophies, medals, or certificates. the science of the amusement park treat Dippin’ Dots and explore both Chemical and Industrial Engineering concepts along with how Code Days Time Dates this treat evolved. Dress to get messy! Lots of tastings and a themed 113139A M – F 1:00 – 4:00 pm 6/10-6/14 113139B M – F 1:00 – 4:00 pm 7/22-7/26 souvenir included. Code Days Time Date Grades: K - 8 113170A MON 4:30 – 6:00 pm 6/17 Fee: $259R/$299NR Location: The Community House Ages: 7-12 years Min/Max: 5/8 Fees: $39/$46 Location: Westmont Community Center The Magic of Gary Kantor Min/Max: 1/4 {Co-Op} Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks. Amaze family and NEW • Smashing the 7 “Soft Skills” friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and Are you prepared to enter the workforce? Employers consistently more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they state that our youth are not prepared for the workplace. are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided Communication, enthusiasm, and problem solving come up as and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are the top missing skills. Developing soft skills such as: Networking, grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate. Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Credit Literacy, Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since Time Management, and Professionalism may result in our youth brand new tricks are always taught at each session. All supplies are surpassing their peers in many areas of life! We will attack these included. skills in an entertaining, age appropriate, and condensed manner Code Day Time Date than will keep you engaged. NOTE: This is a drop off class. 113160A M 6:45-7:40pm 7/8 Code Days Time Dates Ages: 5 - 12 years 113170B MON 6:30 – 8:00 pm 6/17 Fee: $20R/$25NR Location: Clarendon Hills Park District Ages: 11-19 years Min/Max: 5/12 {Co-Op} Fees: $37R/$44NR Location: Westmont Community Center Zombie Adventure Camp Min/Max: 1/4 {Co-Op} Meet at BRCC and move into Harvester Park. Learn basic survival skills and how to prepare for a zombie “disaster” in this day camp for adventurous kids! You’ll learn to build a shelter, find your way in the wilderness (Harvester Wetlands), live off the land, and assemble the necessary tools to survive any situation, particularly when zombies are lurking. Participants will have daily zombie patrols and participate in daily stealth contests to see what they are learning. On the last day, you will test your zombie survival skills with a water gun war of humans vs. zombies. Dress appropriately for muddy conditions and bring a water bottle. Snacks will be provided daily and participants will Fishing Derby for Kids & Teens receive a camp t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the largest single catch, most catches and most unusual catch. Includes snacks and drinks. Children MUST be Code Days Time Dates 114162A M – TH 9:00 – 11:30 am 8/5-8/8 accompanied by an adult. Weather make up day: 8/10 Code Day Time Date Ages: 8 – 12 years 114151C SAT 10:00 am – Noon 6/15 Fee: $130R/$145NR Location: Burr Ridge Harvester Park Wetlands Ages: 5 – 14 years Max: 10/15 Location: Willow Pond, Willowbrook Fee: $10R/$14NR 24 www.Facebook.com/HinsdaleParksandRecreation | 2019 Summer Aquatics & Recreation Programs Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • YOUTH PROGRAMS Family Fishing Day First Aid for Kids See who is the best fisherperson in the family at this annual event! This American Red Cross class teaches children basic health and Includes hot dogs and drinks. safety tips focusing on shock, bleeding, choking, the Heimlich Code Day Time Date maneuver, burns, poisons and much more! Many hands-on 114151D SAT 10:00 am – Noon 7/13 activities will be provided for additional reinforcement. Upon completion of class, a Red Cross certificate will be received. Please Ages: All Ages send a lunch if your child is signed up for both the Safe at Home AND First Location: Willow Pond, Willowbrook Aid for Kids classes. Fee: $25R/$30NR per family Code Day Time Date 114165B SAT 12:00 – 1:30 pm 6/15 Parent/Child Fishing Night Spend some quality time with the special child in your life.