Downers Grove Park District Fall 2019
DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT
FALL 2019
630.960.7500 [email protected] dgparks.org
RESIDENT REGISTRATION | JULY 29 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION | AUG. 5 Beautiful Smiles for the Entire Family
CREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR OVER 50 YEARS!
$49 EXAM & CLEANING Includes regular cleaning and exam for adults and children. Adults regularly $199. Pediatric patients may include fluoride and 2-bite wing x-rays. Regularly $257. All other x-rays at additional cost. New patients only.
FREE COSMETIC CONSULTATION Schedule an appointment with any of Grove’s general dentists for a no charge cosmetic consultation. Let this be your first step toward the smile of your dreams. WWW.GROVEDENTAL.COM
General Dental Directors: John C. Frenzel, DDS, Mark A. Kostko, DDS, Gregory M. Shubat, DDS FREE ORTHODONTIC Pediatric Dentists: Mark D. Cabana, DDS, Mina H. Chung, DDS, MS Orthodontists: Samuel B. Allen, DDS, MSD, Nishant Patel, DDS, MS EXAM & EVALUATION Oral Surgeon: David H. Smith, DMD • Endodontist: Eric J. Kunath, DDS Includes orthodontic exam and panoramic x-ray, treatment recommendations Periodontist: Michael P. Cunningham, DDS, MS (including Invisalign), estimated treatment time and fees. For complete listing of doctors and services, visit GroveDental.com
BOLINGBROOK DOWNERS GROVE LOMBARD WHEATON 160 E. Boughton Rd. 6800 Main St., Third Fl. 2 E. 22nd St., Ste. 201 55 East Loop Rd., Ste. 201
630-759-8940 630-969-5350 630-627-4680 630-653-8899 DGP52 Code:
REGISTRATION DATES 2019 FALL JULY 29 RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS RECREATION GUIDE AUG. 5 NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS FACILITY DIRECTORY WHAT’S INSIDE... LINCOLN CENTER TABLE OF CONTENTS 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove 630.963.1300 SPECIAL EVENTS 6-9 DOWNERS GROVE GOLF CLUB 10-12 DOWNERS GROVE GOLF CLUB MINER MIKE’S ADVENTURE GOLF 12 2420 Haddow Ave., Downers Grove 4500 FITNESS & PROGRAMS 14-20 630.963.1306 OPEN GYM 21 DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM YOUTH SPORTS 22-27 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove YOUTH LEAGUES 28-33 630.963.1309 ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES 34-36 GYMNASTICS 38-40 DOWNERS GROVE RECREATION ICE SKATING 41 CENTER & 4500 FITNESS MARTIAL ARTS 42-44 4500 Belmont Ave., Downers Grove LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER 46-47 630.960.7250 EARLY CHILDHOOD 48-55 LINK BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL 56-57 LYMAN WOODS NATURE CENTER & PRESERVE YOUTH INTEREST 58-63 901 31st St., Downers Grove ADULT INTEREST 64-65 630.963.9388 ADULT CENTER 66-67 TRIPS & TOURS 68-69 MINER MIKE’S ADVENTURE GOLF NATURE PROGRAMS 70-74 McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove HISTORY PROGRAMS 75-78 630.963.8793 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: ART 79-80 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: MUSIC 81 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: THEATER 82-83 PARK DIRECTORY SCHOOL OF THE ARTS: DANCE 84-87 For all park locations, visit dgparks.org BIRTHDAY PARTIES 88-89 DOERHOEFER PARK: 41st & Saratoga REGISTRATION INFORMATION 90-91 EBERSOLD PARK: 59th & Main FISHEL PARK: 1050 Grove St. HUMMER PARK: 4833 Fairview Ave. McCOLLUM PARK: 6801 Main St.
3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER DETAILS ON PGS. 90-91
4 NOTE FROM THE BOARD Autumn is a beautiful time to explore all that Downers Grove Park District has to offer! Celebrate fall with a cornucopia of fun at the annual Harvest Fest featuring live music, children’s activities, food and beverages on Sept. 28 at Fishel Park (p. 9). Participate in our all-new Scarecrow Contest at Lyman Woods, trick-or-treat at the Blodgett House Boo Fest or get spooked at the Specters & Spirits event for adults at the Downers Grove Museum (p. 6). The free Movie in the Park will show “Frozen” with a special appearance from the Ice Princess and her sister (p. 6)! New this year—the Link Before & After School program is offering discounted rates on over 20 Park District programs to help connect your kiddo to recreation-based activities in a fun, safe environment (p. 56-57). Early childhood programs have been expanded to include new reading and sign language programs and Zumbini music and From left to right: dance programs (p. 51-53). Jon Dahlstrom, Sandra McDonnell, Lizz Hellinga, Cathy Mahoney, Tom Salaba Kids and adults can stay active with sports programs and leagues (p. 28-36)! The District now offers Roller Skating instruction (p. 25) and a new High School Dodgeball League (p. 32). BOARD OF The Downers Grove Golf Club will be open throughout the fall and features a driving range shelter for a comfortable experience on PARK COMMISSIONERS cold or rainy days. An all-new event—the Superintendent’s Revenge: Four-person Scramble—will include contests and dinner (p. 12). PRESIDENT | TOM SALABA Active adults can pick from 10 excursions this fall (p. 68) and [email protected] participate in Adult Center activities (p. 67), health and safety programs (p. 65) and premier fitness classes (p. 17). VICE PRESIDENT | CATHY MAHONEY Kids can explore the forest at Lyman Woods with Friends of the [email protected] Forest, Backyard Naturalists and Spooky Night Hike (p. 72-73). Adults TREASURER | JON DAHLSTROM can connect with nature and have fun with Field to Fermenter, Social Science and Handmade Holidays (p. 74). [email protected] The Downers Grove Museum offers history programs for all ages! SECRETARY | SANDRA MCDONNELL Kids will solve history mysteries with History Detectives Afterschool [email protected] Workshop (p. 76) and adults will learn how people of the past prepared for fall and winter with How to Prepare for Winter and How COMMISSIONER | LIZZ HELLINGA to Preserve the Fall Harvest – Canning Workshop (p. 77). [email protected] In addition to awesome programs and events offered this season, the District will be completing park and facility improvement projects to meet the community’s enjoyment. A new playground will be installed at Hoopers Hollow Park by November. Interior renovations at the 1846 Pioneer Blodgett House will be completed PARK & FACILITY by the end of 2019 and will provide a new free amenity at the IMPROVEMENT Downers Grove Museum. New paved paths are coming to Whitlock Park this fall as well! PROJECTS The Downers Grove Park Board of Commissioners thanks District staff for their tireless efforts in maintaining beautiful parks LEARN MORE @ DGPARKS.ORG and facilities and for offering enjoyable and quality recreation • MCCOLLUM PARK SPRAYGROUND, opportunities to the community. To the residents we serve...thank you for your continued support and participation in the programs, PICKLEBALL COURTS, PATHS & MORE parks and services we are pleased to provide. Here's to another • HOOPERS HOLLOW PLAYGROUND great season of memorable experiences! • WHITLOCK PARK PATHWAYS Sincerely, • 1846 BLODGETT HOUSE RENOVATIONS Downers Grove Park District Board of Commissioners 5 SPECIAL EVENTS FALL INTO FUN!
MOVIE IN THE PARK: SPECTERS FROZEN & SPIRITS Hold on to one last night of summer and Join us for a spirited exploration celebrate the start of school with an outdoor of the allegedly haunted Downers Free!showing of Frozen at Fishel Park. The Ice Princess and her sister Grove Museum while enjoying will be available for pictures from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Don’t forget a spook-filled evening of some your favorite low-rise chair or blanket. Refreshments will be adult fun. Enjoy a drink around a available for purchase. Rated PG bonfire, and watch paranormal investigations, before going on Age Day Date Time Location one of four half hour searches for All F Aug. 30 Dusk (Approximately 7:45pm) Fishel Park signs of spirits with paranormal experts David Scott and John Stephens of IPRA Strong while they demonstrate paranormal detection equipment and conduct paranormal investigations. HARVEST FEST Fee includes light appetizers and a Gather with the community for a day of food, fun non-alcoholic beverage. Wine, beer and festivities! Enjoy a day of activities for the whole (ID required) and additional non- Free!family featuring live music, entertainment and a children’s area. alcoholic beverages will be available Local food vendors will serve up a bounty of good eats for purchase. and a wide variety of cold beverages will be on tap. Age: 18+ Fee: $35 Suburban Cowboys: 1:00-3:00pm Location: Downers Grove Museum ARRA: 5:00-7:00pm Class # Day Date Time
Age Day Date Time Location 420010-01 F Oct. 11 7:00 - 10:00pm All SA Sept. 28 12:00 - 7:00pm Fishel Park
SCARECROW CONTEST Take part in our first-ever “Scarecrow Contest” at Lyman Woods! This contest is open to all organizations, civic groups and businesses, Free!so rally up your Scout Troop, local club or officemates. Groups can choose to construct either a traditional scarecrow, or a sharecrow, a scarecrow made with wildlife-friendly edible ingredients. Prizes will be available in different categories, and scarecrows will be displayed along the trails at Lyman Woods through October for all to see! Guidelines, submission forms, prize information and categories can be found online at lymanwoods.org. Applications available: July 12 to Oct. 4 On display at Lyman Woods: Oct. 14 to Nov. 8 BLODGETT HOUSE BOO FEST NERF Trick-or-treat at the Downers Grove Museum! GUN NIGHT Visit the Victorian Blodgett House decorated for See page 26. Free!Halloween and complete a themed scavenger hunt for a treat!
Age Day Date Time Location All TH Oct. 31 3:00 - 6:00pm Downers Grove Museum GROVE PLAYERS PRESENTS NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN BY DAVID MAMET David Mamet’s new Oval Office satire IMPROV SHOW depicts one day in the Knuckleball Comedy will perform their acclaimed, highly life of a beleaguered interactive improv show, which will have kids and adults American commander- laughing, acting and wanting more. Their improv performers in-chief. It’s November in a Presidential bring a special type of energy, unmatched by even the most election year, and incumbent Charles eccentric of kids. From their famous improvised stories, to Smith’s chances for re-election are bringing in their talented panel of “experts,” this one-of-a-kind looking grim. Approval ratings are show will feature fun and spooky Halloween stories. This is the down, his money’s running out, and one and only time this show will ever be seen—that’s improv nuclear war might be imminent. for you! Tickets will be available starting Sept. 1 at the Lincoln Though his staff has thrown in the Center or online at dgparks.org. towel and his wife has begun to By October 10: Children 17 and under: $8 / General Admission: $12 prepare for her post-White House At the door: Children 17 and under: $10 / General Admission: $14 life, Chuck isn’t ready to give up just yet. Amidst the biggest fight of his Age Day Date Time Location political career, the President has to All SU Oct. 13 2:00pm Lincoln Center find time to pardon a couple of turkeys — saving them from the slaughter before Thanksgiving — and this simple PR event inspires Smith to risk it all in attempt to win back public support. With Mamet’s characteristic no-holds- FAMILY HEALTH DAY barred style, November is a scathingly Kids will enjoy inflatables, open gym and hands-on hilarious take on the state of America activities during this fall health fair featuring dozens today and the lengths to which people Free!of booths providing health and wellness opportunities for the will go to win. Tickets will be available whole family! Each family will receive a complimentary tote to starting Oct. 15 at the Lincoln Center. collect all their goodies. Visit all booths for a chance to win a fall Tickets: $17 Student/Senior, fun kit featuring complimentary passes and giveaways from the $20 General Admission Downers Grove Park District. Date Time Location Age Day Date Time Location Nov. 15, 16, 22, 23 8:00pm Lincoln Center All SA Oct. 12 10:00am-2:00pm Recreation Center Nov. 17, 24 2:00pm Lincoln Center
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POLAR EXPRESS STORYTIME TRAIN All aboard! Families experience a train ride based on the book “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg. Board at the Downers Grove Main Street Station to travel to the North Pole (Aurora Train Station). During the journey, storytellers read “The Polar Express” while you enjoy chocolate milk and cookies. Santa Claus boards the train at the North Pole for the return trip. Children 11 months and under can travel for free on an adult’s lap. Children must be accompanied by an adult and should dress for the weather. Strollers cannot be accommodated. Please note on your registration form if you wish to travel with another family. Resident registraton begins Aug. 12. Non-resident registration begins Aug. 19. Ticket refunds before noon on Nov. 9 will be assessed a 10% service charge per ticket. No refunds issued after noon on Nov. 9. A maximum of six seats per household may be reserved. Trip Age Day Date Time R/NR Location POLAR 1 All SA 11/23 8:45 - 10:45am $35/$53 Downers Grove Main Street Train Station POLAR 2 All SA 11/23 10:45am - 12:45pm $35/$53 Downers Grove Main Street Train Station POLAR 3 All SA 11/23 12:45 - 2:45pm $35/$53 Downers Grove Main Street Train Station
MERRY & BRIGHT Join us for a celebration of the season at this free family event! Learn about Victorian Christmas Free!traditions, tour the holiday-decorated Victorian Blodgett house and listen to Victorian-era carolers. Stroll the park while warming up around a campfire and visit with Santa! Holiday snacks SANTA’S and hot cocoa will be available for purchase to enhance the holiday cheer. New this year—tree decorating contest. See page 78. LETTER Santa has been very busy this Age Day Date Time Location year working with the elves to All Sa Dec. 14 3:00 - 7:00pm Downers Grove Museum bring gifts to all of the good boys and girls. Give your child an opportunity to hear from “Mr. C” himself via a letter! Santa will mail out letters by Dec. 11. Registration deadline is Dec. 5. Please be NEW YEAR’S EVE prepared to answer questions COUNTDOWN TO NOON when registering online. Registration is open to Downers Join us to ring in the new year at noon. We’ll celebrate with party Grove Park District residents only. favors, DJ Coach Josh, a photo booth, face painting, snacks,* a balloon drop and more! Parents must stay and supervise their Age: 3-10 Residents: $3 children. Children under two are welcome to attend free of charge Class # Day Date Time (must sign waiver at check in). Space is limited–register early! 472012-01 W 12/11 12:00am - *Participants with food allergies may be exposed to allergens. 10:00pm By Dec. 26: R/NR: $15/$23 Starting Dec. 27: R/NR: $20/$30
Class # Age Day Date Time Location 472021-01 2-10 Tu Dec. 31 10:00am - 12:00pm Recreation Center DOWNERS GROVE PARK DIS TRICT
SEPTEMBER 28 • 12-7PM FISHEL PARK | 1036 GROVE STREET BEER • FOOD KIDS’ ACTIVITIES LIVE MUSIC SUBURBAN COWBOYS 13PM ARRA 57PM
9 The historic Downers Grove Golf Club, original site of America’s first 18-hole golf course, was established in 1892 by legendary golf figure Charles Blair Macdonald. Now a 9-hole course, four sets of tees provide a challenging golf experience for average to GOLF PROGRAMS high skill levels.
2420 HADDOW AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1306 | DOWNERSGROVEGOLFCLUB.ORG
Greens Fees Permanent Tee Times If the weather is good, the course is open! Open hours The Downers Grove Golf Course offers a 24-week season are dependent on the weather. Please check the course of reserved tee times on Sunday mornings. Fees are just weather status before visiting. Reserve your tee time up to $125 per foursome ($31.25 per player). The 2019 season seven days in advance by calling 630.963.1306, booking runs April 14 to September 22. Permanent tee times begin in person at the clubhouse or using our online reservation at 6:00am and continue through 9:30am. system. Reservations for single golfers are welcome and Complete foursomes are required to obtain a permanent can be made by calling the Clubhouse! tee time. Players are responsible for payment of their Greens Fees Resident Non-resident green fees each week. To obtain a permanent tee time, Weekday Mon-Thu $19 $23 stop by the Clubhouse. Mon-Fri - Junior/Senior $16 $20 Weekend (Fri,Sat,Sun-Holiday) $21 $25 Twilight Rates Replays $13 $13 Golf for just $13! Times vary. For details, visit Motorized Cart $11 $11 downersgrovegolfclub.org. Motorized Cart for replay round FREE FREE NEW! Family Golf Rate Pull Cart $3 $3 Make golf a family affair and enjoy a great value at Pull Cart for replay round FREE FREE Downers Grove Golf Club. Parents or guardians pay only Clubs w/bag FREE FREE $13 (walking fee) and up to three children (ages 17 and under) can golf with them for free! The Family Golf Rate is offered daily from 6:00pm to close. Reserved tee times are required.
PRO SHOP DAN A. CERMAK CLUBHOUSE Merchandise from Srixon, Cleveland Golf, Zero Friction Stop in after your round or bucket and enjoy the view and a selection of men’s and women’s apparel is available of the course from our 4,000 sq. ft. clubhouse. Relax for purchase in the Clubhouse Pro Shop. and choose from our traditional sandwiches and snacks. Cool off with a variety of soft drinks, domestic, imported and craft beer and wine. Enjoy the news or games on 10 our two HD televisions.2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org GOLF PROGRAMS
DRIVING RANGE SHELTER OPEN YEAR ROUND!
WEATHER UPDATES WITH RAINOUTLINE TURN TO PAGE 29 FOR DETAILS!
Driving Range Golf Lessons The Driving Range at the Downers Grove Golf Club offers Improve your skills with lessons from our certified a new driving range shelter covering 10 of the 24 hitting golf professionals, Tom Olms and Jim Festle. Private, stations with seating, infrared heaters and ceiling fans semi-private and group lessons are available. Golf balls that provide a comfortable golf experience even on rainy are included with each lesson. Call 630.963.1306 for and cold days. The covered stations are available on a more information on our golf professionals and how to first-come, first-served basis. Target areas are located schedule lessons. throughout the range and are prominently marked. The Private Lessons Adult Junior range also features a large practice putting green, sand (30 minutes) (18 years & under) trap and chipping area. Single $50 $40 Buckets may be purchased directly at the ball dispenser 3 lessons $145 $115 using a credit card during open and closed clubhouse 6 lessons $265 $205 hours. We are happy to provide loaner clubs for use on 9 lessons $370 $290 the range by golfers of all ages. 12 lessons $460 $350 Bucket Size Number of Balls Fee Semi-Private Lessons Adult & Junior Small 30 $6 (1 hour) Medium 60 $9 2 students $45 each Large 90 $12 3 students $40 each X-Large 120 $15 4 students $35 each 5 students $30 each NEW! On-Course Playing Lesson Adult & Junior (1 hour) Includes Greens Fee GROUP OUTINGS Private $100 CREATE A MEMORABLE EVENT! 2 students $60 each 3 students $70 each Corporate Charity Friends & Family For more information, call the Clubhouse at 630.963.1306. 11 GOLF PROGRAMS
Junior Golf Camp This camp is a continuation of our popular summer camps and designed to keep young golfers engaged during the off-season. Your child will learn solid fundamentals with an emphasis on golf technique and swing mechanics. Taught outdoors in our covered driving range shelter and instructed by Golf Professional, Tom Olms. Please bring golf clubs if your junior golfer has access to a set. Loaner clubs can be shared, but are limited. Min/Max: 4/8 Fee: $55 Instructor: Tom Olms Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Age Day Date Time 488501-01 4-7 W 10/2 - 10/23 3:30-4:15pm 488501-02 8-12 W 10/2 - 10/23 4:30-5:15pm MINER MIKE’S 488501-03 4-7 W 10/30 - 11/20 3:30-4:15pm 488501-04 8-12 W 10/30 - 11/20 4:30-5:15pm ADVENTURE GOLF
Superintendent’s Revenge: Four-person Scramble AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN! $5 per round NEW! CALLING ALL DOWNERS GROVE COURSE FANS! Say farewell to another great golf season by joining us Ages 3 & under free with a paying adult for the Superintendent’s Revenge Golf Tournament. A four-person scramble open to all golfers from Pros to 18-hole adventure golf high handicappers. Downers Grove Golf Club will be set up as difficult as possible with pin placements on Birthday parties (see page 89) the greens that will leave you scratching your head. Tee selection will be based on the age of the golfer. The per person fee will include event fee, greens fee, cart fee Group rates for 10+ guests and dinner. Optional CTP and Skins contests available. Participants will register in foursomes. Register by calling Open through Sept. 29 the Clubhouse at 630.963.1306. THROUGH AUG. 18 AUG. 19 TO SEPT. 29 Fee: $49 Monday-Friday 10:30am - 7:30pm Closed Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Min/Max: 30/60 Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm 11:00am-8:00pm Age Date Day Time Sunday 11:00am-8:00pm 11:00am-6:00pm 18+ 10/19 Sa 2:00pm shotgun start HOLIDAY HOURS Labor Day: Sept. 2 from 12:00-6:00pm
WEEKLY SPECIALS Active Adult Mondays One Active Adult (age 55+) is FREE with a paying round. Two-For-Tuesday Two play for the price of one!
6801 S. MAIN ST. | 630.963.8793 12 MINERMIKESMINIGOLF.ORG MINER MIKE’S ADVENTURE GOLF peace,We se��e love and hope.
AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN! If you are new to the area, looking for As a nondenominational Christian church a new church home, or perhaps haven’t we welcome people from a variety of $5 per round been to church in a while and want to faith backgrounds. Ages 3 & under free with a paying adult return — whatever your reason may Our goal is to inspire your mind, heart and be — know you are welcomed to this 18-hole adventure golf soul to thrive. We do this through energizing loving and redemptive community. worship, community-building small groups, Birthday parties (see page 89) a vibrant children’s ministry, loving prayer and care, meaningful serve opportunities Group rates for 10+ guests and so much more.
We’re looking forward to meeting you!
Mind. Heart. Soul.
WORSHIP SERVICE | Sundays 10:45 a.m. 3500 Lacey Rd., Downers Grove ChristChurch.us/parks YOUR HEALTHY CONNECTION 4500 FITNESS RECREATION CENTER | 4500 BELMONT AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.960.7250
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 5AM - 10PM | SATURDAY: 6AM-7PM | SUNDAY: 7AM-6PM At 4500 Fitness, you’ll find friendly and knowledgeable staff who will help you meet your fitness goals; a wide array of group classes for every interest and to fit every schedule; open gyms that let you hit the court running and other opportunities to learn more about healthy living. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS Newly updated cardio machines featuring personal TVs and Bluetooth capabilities! 40+ Cardio Machines Newly Remodeled Locker Rooms Reduced Rates on Personal Training 3-lane Indoor Track Steam Rooms & Towel Service Reduced Rates on Premier & Free Weights Equipment Orientation Group Fitness Classes 2019 MEMBERSHIP RATES Get one month FREE when you pay for a year in full! ENROLLMENT FEE: $30 FOR FIRST MEMBER / $20 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL RESIDENT RATES NON-RESIDENT RATES MEMBERSHIP TYPE PAID IN FULL* MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN PAID IN FULL* MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN INDIVIDUAL $281 $25.50 ($306 annually) $352 $32 ($384 annually) 2nd FAMILY MEMBER $220 $20 ($240 annually) $275 $25 ($300 annually) 3+ FAMILY MEMBER $187 $17 ($204 annually) $234 $21.25 ($255 annually) SENIOR INDIVIDUAL (62 YRS+) $220 $20 ($240 annually) $275 $25 ($300 annually) SENIOR COUPLE (62 YRS+) $352 $32 ($384 annually) $440 $40 ($480 annually) STUDENT (15-23 YRS) $220 $20 ($240 annually) $275 $25 ($300 annually) MILITARY $220 $20 ($240 annually) $275 $25 ($300 annually) BUSINESS $281 $25.50 ($306 annually) All members must be a minimum of 15 yrs of age or older. Household members must live at same address. Students must be full-time students. We reserve the right to cancel or change membership options. Fee is per person.
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Indoor Track Free! No matter the weather, come enjoy use of the indoor track! The indoor track is FREE to all visitors ages 13 years and up. Ages 7 to 12 may use track with parent/guardian supervision. Sign in at the check-in table in the main lobby before using track. Teen Fitness University BECOME A MEMBER BEFORE AGE 15! RESIDENT: $60 | NON-RESIDENT: $90 AGES 12-14 YEARS Get certified with a nationally certified personal trainer! Pay NO ENROLLMENT FEE for a Fitness Membership within 30 days of completing the program. Forms available KIDZONE at 4500fitness.org. Parent must attend first session. CHILDCARE CENTER A 24-hour cancellation is required to avoid a $25 fee. CHILDREN AGES 12 WEEKS - 12 YEARS We’ll keep an eye on your children in the KidZone Group Exercise Classes Childcare Center while you work out! Our staff are Purchase punch card or add-on to your 4500 Fitness CPR and First Aid certified. Visit 4500fitness.org Membership. View the group exercise schedule at for the latest schedules, hours of operation and 4500fitness.org. information about using KidZone.
GROUP EXERCISE CLASSES INCLUDE: MEMBERSHIP TYPE PAID IN FULL PAYMENT PLAN BODY PUMP | CYCLE | YOGA | ZUMBA ONE CHILD $204 $17/MONTH PILATES | BOOT CAMP | STEP & TONE TWO CHILDREN** $288 $24/MONTH PUNCH CARDS THREE OR MORE $384 $32/MONTH VISITS FITNESS MEMBER* RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT CHILDREN** ONE CLASS $8 $10 $15 *All children must be in the same household of the FIVE CLASSES $35 $45 $67 attached active fitness member. TEN CLASSES $60 $80 $120
UNLIMITED: ADD-ON MEMBERSHIP FITZONE MEMBERSHIP TYPE PAID IN FULL* PAYMENT PLAN CHILDREN AGES 5-12 YEARS INDIVIDUAL MEMBER $228 $19 PER MONTH Presented by KidZone, FitZone gives your kids the chance to get some exercise while you work Join any class on the Group Exercise Class schedule. out. Kids can participate in supervised open gym All participants must be 15 years and up. Purchased including games and activities at the Recreation classes expire 6 months from the date of purchase. Center. Kidzone Daily, Unlimited Kidzone or Kidzone *Fee is per person on the membership. punch card vists are accepted for Fitzone. Visit the Registration Desk for details or call 630.960.7250. WORK IN DOWNERS GROVE? DATE TIME FEE With proof of employment, you can receive OCT. 14 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM $7/CHILD resident rates on the following: OCT. 15 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM $7/CHILD FITNESS MEMBERSHIP NOV. 25-29 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM $10/CHILD DAILY FITNESS CENTER GUEST PASS GROUP EXERCISE DAILY PASSES OPEN GYM 15 4500 FITNESS Personal Training Get real results with a fitness plan custom designed for your goals with a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. Call 630.960.7250 to make an appointment. Sessions expire 6 months after purchase. 30-MINUTE SESSIONS Number of Sessions Individual Partner Training Fitness Member Fitness Member 5 $137 $165 10 $250 $301 1-HOUR SESSIONS Number of Sessions Individual Partner Training Fitness Member Fitness Member SilverSneakers Program 1 $50 $80 5 $240 $390 4500 Fitness is a proud partner with Tivity SilverSneakers Fitness Program. With SilverSneakers, you can get fit 10 $460 $760 when, where and how you want. The program, for older adults, is available through many healthcare plans. Transformation Solutions To check if you are eligible, visit silversneakers.com. Designed for anyone aiming to lose more than 50 pounds. This 26-week program offers 20 half-hour sessons and Prime Memberships includes exercise instruction, nutrition support in 2-13 Prime is a well-being benefit that is offered by most ® week programs with Pete Wilt, a nationally certified ACE employers as part of a health insurance plan. Contact personal trainer and health coach with proven success your insurance carrier to see if you qualify for this benefit. and a 29-year veteran in the fitness field. Each client will be required to complete a personal training packet and NIHCA Rewards a doctor’s note may be required. Once you begin your session, no refunds will be applied. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota members can visit myBlueCross in the member self-service center at Participant 13 Weeks 26 Weeks www.bluecrossmn.com to find out if they are eligible. Fitness Member $500 $980 Members can click on the “Plan Details” tab and select Non-member $620 $1,220 “Health Programs and Discounts” and finally, select “find a NOTE: Non-member pricing includes a fitness membership for the fitness center.” Members must be at least 18 years old to length of the program. participate in the fitness discounts program.
Athletic Team Training This program has your high school sports teams in mind (Basketball, Cheerleading, Volleyball, Football, etc.)! If you need team building for flexibility or strength, we offer your team private Boot Camp, Yoga, TRX Circuit Training, Pilates, Body Pump and Cycle. Or, let us know if you have a specific class in mind! The trainings have a maximum of 40 participants (24 maximum for Cycle bikes). 8-20 participants: $80 flat fee for a 55-minute training 21-40 participants: $90 flat fee for a 55-minute training The DGPD waiver needs to be signed by each participant and submitted with payment one week prior to the class. Participants under the age of 18, one parent or custodial parent must sign. Location: Recreation Center. Call 630.960.7250 to schedule your group.
16 PREMIER FITNESS CLASSES PREMIER FITNESS CLASSES Yoga Essentials Tai Ji Quan for Health: This class introduces fundamental yoga poses and Beginning & Continuing breathing techniques to achieve a calm mind and Experience the many health benefits of this traditional body. Modifications are offered to accommodate joint Chinese exercise and martial art. Exercises help you limitations. Learn yoga poses with correct form, posture improve concentration, reduce mental stress, stimulate and alignment and begin to improve your strength, circulation and breathing, and develop better balance, balance and flexibility. No class Nov. 11 and 27. flexibility and strength. Ideal for all fitness levels, Age: 15+ Min/Max: 6/12 individuals can modify the exercise to be as gentle or Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center vigorous as desired. Expect 30 minutes of warm-up and Instructor: Vicki Klimkiewicz (Monday), cool-down exercises, 30 minutes of Yang Short Form Rita Meier (Wednesday) and 30 minutes of Yang Long Form with focus on Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR improving coordination, rooting and energetics if taking 430238-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 5:00-5:55pm $44/$59/$88 the extended time option with instructor approval. 430238-02 9/11 - 10/23 W 5:00-5:55pm $44/$59/$88 Age: 18+ Min/Max: 6/12 430238-03 9/9 - 10/23 M/W 5:00-5:55pm $78/$103/$154 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Judy Kline 430238-04 10/28 - 12/16 M 5:00-5:55pm $44/$59/$88 Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR 430238-05 10/30 - 12/18 W 5:00-5:55pm $44/$59/$88 430207-01 9/10 - 11/12 TU 7:00-7:55pm $63/$84/$126 430238-06 10/28 - 12/18 M/W 5:00-5:55pm $78/$103/$154 430207-02 9/10 - 11/12 TU 8:00-8:30pm $25/$35/$55 430207-03 11/26 - 12/17 TU 7:00-7:55pm $25/$34/$50 Chair Yoga 430207-04 11/26 - 12/17 TU 8:00-8:30pm $10/$14/$22 Practice yoga in a chair. Gently strengthen your spine and core, while also increasing flexibility and mobility. Meditation Takeaways: Relaxation and Balance. Learn to use breath work (pranayama) and meditation Age: 18+ Min/Max: 6/15 to reduce stress and increase focus in your life. This Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Eileen Johnson 45-minute class introduces you to a variety of meditation Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR techniques and breathing exercises that improve lung 430213-01 9/10 - 10/22 TU 9:00-9:55am $44/$59/$88 capacity. Each week experience a different meditation 430213-02 9/10 - 10/22 TU 10:00-10:55am $44/$59/$88 and guided mantra. Please bring a blanket and pillow for 430213-03 10/29 - 12/17 TU 9:00-9:55am $50/$67/$101 your comfort. No class Nov. 28. 430213-04 10/29 - 12/17 TU 10:00-10:55am $50/$67/$101 Age: 16+ Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: Rogina Curry Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR Pilates with MELT Rollers 430229-01 9/12 - 10/24 TH 7:15-8:00pm $44/$59/$88 Find your center of gravity by using a MELT roller, a 430229-02 11/7 - 12/19 TH 7:15-8:00pm $38/$50/$75 36-inch soft roller. Experience a posture change by re-hydrating and lengthening techniques done with the MELT moves, learn challenging Pilate exercises that Stroller Strides strengthen the core along with reintegrating and re- This functional, total-body conditioning workout is patterning exercises to assist the body in functioning designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute properly. Instructor is Stott Pilates certified and MELT workout is comprised of strength training, cardio and Neuro-Strength trained. No class Nov. 11. core restoration, all while entertaining little ones with Age: 15+ Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Linda Ruff songs, activities and fun! Visit Fit4Mom.com or call Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Becky Kostelny at 630.538.1033 for rate information.
Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR DAY TIME LOCATION 430146-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 8:05-9:00pm $56/$75/$112 M/W/F 9:30 - 10:30AM Through Oct. 11: McCollum Park 430146-02 10/28 - 12/16 M 8:05-9:00pm $56/$75/$112 Starting Oct. 14: Recreation Center 17 PREMIER FITNESS CLASSES Balance & Strength Intro to Cycle Train and slow down the aging process by focusing on An introduction to cycle that is low-impact and gentle on mental health, cardiovascular conditioning, strength your joints. Boost your energy and improve your fitness training, flexibility, fall prevention and balance. Enjoy by building muscle and improving cardiovascular health. practical exercises and approaches for training brains Receive instruction for proper indoor cycle bike setup and and bodies. No class Nov. 11 and 28. learn correct cycle bike techniques that will keep your Age: 40+ Min/Max: 6/12 joints safe. The time spent on the bike will increase over Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center the duration of the class sessions. Exercises and stretches Instructor: Kathy Ross (Monday), Taisha Selby (Thursday) off the bike will be included. No class Nov. 28 and 29. Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR Age: 15+ Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Vicki Klimkiewicz 430220-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 4:00-4:45pm $44/$59/$88 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center 430220-02 9/12 - 10/24 TH 11:15am-12:00pm $44/$59/$88 Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR 430220-03 10/28 - 12/16 M 4:00-4:45pm $44/$59/$88 430249-01 9/12 - 10/24 TH 9:15-10:00am $44/$59/$88 430220-04 11/7 - 12/19 TH 11:15am-12:00pm $38/$50/$75 430249-02 11/7 - 12/19 TH 9:15-10:00am $38/$50/$75 430249-03 11/8 - 12/20 F 5:30-6:15pm $38/$50/$75 Core & Pelvic Floor A strong core is important for balance and movement Weight Training for Women and the pelvic floor muscles provide support to the Recent studies show weightlifting two times a week can internal organs that lie on it. Develop strength and sync reduce overall body fat by three percentage points in the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles through the just 10 weeks, while increasing bone density! A certified practice of activation and strengthening core muscles personal trainer provides resistance training, proper form, through poses, exercises and breathing. personal program design and muscle training theory. Age: 15+ Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Rita Meier No class Nov. 11 and 27. Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Age: 15+ Min/Max: 5/14 Instructor: Cari Zalesiak Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR 430236-01 9/18 W 6:05-7:00pm $10/$14/$21 430202-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 7:10-8:00pm $44/$59/$88 430236-02 10/16 W 6:05-7:00pm $10/$14/$21 430202-02 9/11 - 10/23 W 7:10-8:00pm $44/$59/$88 430236-03 11/13 W 6:05-7:00pm $10/$14/$21 430202-03 9/9 - 10/23 M/W 7:10-8:00pm $78/$103/$154 430236-04 12/18 W 6:05-7:00pm $10/$14/$21 430202-04 10/28 - 12/16 M 7:10-8:00pm $44/$59/$88 430202-05 10/30 - 12/18 W 7:10-8:00pm $44/$59/$88 430202-06 10/28 - 12/18 M/W 7:10-8:00pm $78/$103/$154
OUTDOOR WALKING PATHS & TRAILS Experience autumn splendor in our beautiful parks! The Downers Grove Park District offers outdoor biking, walking and running opportunities including mowed trails and paved walking paths at 10 locations. View maps at dgparks.org.
Belmont Prairie McCollum Park Doerhoefer Park Patriots Park Ebersold Park Recreation Center Hoopers Hollow Walnut Park Lyman Woods Whitlock Park 18 PREMIER FITNESS CLASSES
Min/Max: 5/10 TRX FORMATS Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center
® RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT FOR EARLY REGISTRATION! TRX 30 (Ages 15+) Register by Aug. 23 for the September session start. A class duration of 30 minutes using the TRX to Register by Oct. 18 for the November session start. strengthen both upper and lower body while improving Class # Day Date Time FM/R/NR core strength. TRX® 30 TRX® for Strength (Ages 40+) 430230-01 M 9/9 - 10/21 5:30 - 6:00am $42/$56/$84 430230-02 TU 9/10 - 10/22 12:45 - 1:15pm $42/$56/$84 The TRX Suspension Trainer is an effective way to 430230-04 TU 9/10 - 10/22 6:25 - 6:55pm $42/$56/$84 decrease or manage the risk of falling. Strengthen and 430230-09 M 10/28 - 12/16* 5:30 - 6:00am $42/$56/$84 lengthen the major muscles of the lower body and upper 430230-10 TU 10/29 -12/17 12:45 - 1:15pm $48/$64/$96 body as well as increasing mobility of the ankles, hip, 430230-12 TU 10/29 -12/17 6:25 - 6:55pm $48/$64/$96 spine and shoulders. TRX® for Strength TRX® Rip Trainer (Ages 18+) 430230-03 TU 9/10 - 10/22 5:15 - 6:10pm $84/$112/$168 430230-07 TH 9/12 - 10/24 5:00 - 5:55pm $84/$112/$168 Improve core strength and rotational power while 430230-11 TU 10/29 -12/17 5:15 - 6:10pm $96/$128/$192 boosting endurance with a cardio element. Use the TRX 430230-15 TH 11/7 - 12/19* 5:00 - 5:55pm $84/$112/$168 to leverage body weight and the Rip Trainer to boost TRX® RIP Trainer rotational power. These elements will build power, 430230-05 W 9/11 - 10/23 6:00 - 6:55pm $84/$112/$168 strength, flexibility, balance and mobility. 430230-08 TH 9/12 - 10/24 7:00 - 7:55pm $84/$112/$168 TRX® Rip Golfer (Ages 18+) 430230-13 W 10/30 - 12/18* 6:00 - 6:55pm $84/$112/$168 430230-16 TH 11/7 - 12/19* 7:00 - 7:55pm $84/$112/$168 Train yourself to stay firmly connected to the ground as TRX® RIP Golfer you rotate from back swing to downswing. Use the TRX 430230-06 W 9/11 - 10/23 7:00 - 7:55pm $84/$112/$168 straps to strengthen muscle function in key areas such 430230-14 W 10/30 - 12/18* 7:00 - 7:55pm $84/$112/$168 as the glutes, hips and core and the Rip trainer to boost rotational power and power transfer. *No class Nov. 11, 27 and 28.
YOUR HEALTHY CONNECTION PERSONAL TRAINING Get real results with a fitness plan custom designed for your goals with a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. Sessions expire 6 months after purchase. For appointments, call 630.960.7250. Improve Health Strengthen Core Build Muscle Increase Flexibility Develop a New Workout Routine
19 KIDS FITNESS BADGE WORK KIDS FITNESS MIN/MAX: 8/25 FEE: $6/PARTICIPANT Yoga for Little Kids LOCATION: RECREATION CENTER This class combines exercise with imagination, games and PLEASE CALL 630.960.7250 a story. Kids will have the opportunity to be silly, release TO SCHEDULE YOUR GROUP. energy and relax. It introduces a formal way of using their body at a young age. Kids should dress in comfortable K & 1ST GRADE GIRLS clothes. No class Nov. 29. Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 6/12 FM/R/NR: $37/$48/$72 Scouts can work toward the Respect Myself & Others Location: Recreation Center badge as they learn the importance of self-care, the Instructor: Carrie Santucci benefits of quiet exercises and how to quiet their Class # Date Day Time minds. By teaching games and poses to fellow Scouts, girls will learn how to lead and respect others. 430208-01 9/13 - 10/25 F 10:15-11:00am 430208-02 11/1 - 12/20 F 10:15-11:00am 2ND & 3RD GRADE GIRLS Yoga for Kids & Teens Work toward the Dancer badge by learning to dance Learn the skills to better handle life’s ups and downs with Latin and International music that we call Zumba. through yoga. Kids & Teens will exercise with a Scouts will discover new ways to move their feet and combination of poses that will spike energy as well as bring arms through fast and slow rhythms in this effective energy down. Yoga improves flexibility, strength and self- fitness class. confidence. Dress in comfortable clothes. No class Nov. 27. Min/Max: 6/15 FM/R/NR: $37/$48/$72 4TH & 5TH GRADE GIRLS Location: Recreation Center Scouts will work toward their Staying Fit badge in this Instructor: Eileen Johnson class that teaches different types of exercise such as Class # Age Date Day Time Zumba, Step, Boot Camp, Yoga and more! 430209-01 6-9 9/11 - 10/23 W 4:10-4:55pm 430209-02 10-14 9/11 - 10/23 W 5:00-5:45pm 430209-03 6-9 10/30 - 12/18 W 4:10-4:55pm 430209-04 10-14 10/30 - 12/18 W 5:00-5:45pm FAMILY Cardio & Strength for Kids This class is geared to be fun and effective using cardio and strength exercises. Kids will go through a routine that HEALTH DAY will keep them moving and engaged. Proper form will be Kids will enjoy inflatables, open gym taught and exercises will be repeated in the sequences to and hands-on activities during this fall challenge the body strength and cardio. No class Nov. 11. Free!health fair featuring dozens of booths providing Age: 10-14 Min/Max: 6/12 FM/R/NR: $48/$63/$95 health and wellness opportunities for the whole Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Carrie Anslow family! Each family will receive a complimentary tote to collect all their goodies. Visit all booths for a Class # Date Day Time chance to win a fall fun kit featuring complimentary 430245-01 10/28 - 12/16 M 5:00-5:45pm passes and giveaways from the Downers Grove Park District.
Age Day Date Time Location All SA Oct. 12 10:00am-2:00pm Recreation Center
20 OPEN GYM OPEN GYM PARENT/CHILD OPEN GYMNASTICS HOW TO USE OPEN GYM AGE: 10 MOS. - 7 YEARS & PARENT CHECK OPEN GYM TIMES ON THE Let your kids burn off some energy on gymnastics equipment, including the preschool balance beam and ONLINE CALENDAR | DGPARKS.ORG uneven bars. • Balls/smaller equipment available for toddlers • Parents supervise ARRIVE EARLY • Check online calendar for times Admission is available on first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are necessary or accepted VOLLEYBALL (except for batting cages). AGE: 17 YEARS & UNDER (YOUTH) AGE: 18 YEARS + (ADULT) PAY FOR YOUR OPEN GYM • Volleyballs are available • Separate youth & adult sessions SESSION ONE OF THREE WAYS • Check online calendar for times PAY THE DAILY FEE 1 Resident: $4 | Non-Resident: $6 BASKETBALL AGE: 17 YEARS & UNDER (YOUTH) 2 BECOME A 4500 FITNESS MEMBER AGE: 18 YEARS + (ADULT) Membership includes free basketball, • Please bring your own basketball volleyball, badminton & pickleball open gym. • Separate youth & adult sessions • Check online calendar for times 3 PURCHASE A RESIDENT PLAY PASS* Verification of residency or employment within Downers Grove Park District BADMINTON boundaries must be provided to receive AGE: 14 YEARS + resident rates. Played on 4 badminton courts in the Recreation Center. • Racquets and birdies are available PLAY PASS • Courts are set up for singles or double play Number of Visits R/NR • Check online calendar for times 10 $30/$60 20 $60/$120 PICKLEBALL *PLAY PASSES CANNOT BE SHARED AND VISITS EXPIRE ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. NOT AVAILABLE FOR BATTING CAGES. AGE: 18+ Played on existing pickleball courts in the Recreation Center. • Paddles and balls are available GET YOUR WRISTBAND • Courts set up for singles or double play Wristbands help us prevent overcrowding in the • Check online calendar for times gym and must be worn for the whole open gym session. Anyone not wearing a wristband will be BATTING CAGES asked to leave the gym and will not be allowed to FEE (PER 1/2 HOUR): re-enter only after payment is made. RESIDENT: $15 | NON-RESIDENT: $20 EACH PAID ADMISSION ALLOWS ENTRY INTO THE GYMNASIUM ONLY FOR ONE Cages can be reserved for 30-minute time blocks for up SPECIFIC OPEN GYM PROGRAM AND USE OF THE LOCKER ROOMS ADJACENT TO THE GYM. to one hour. Pitching machine must be operated by the NOTE: The Downers Grove Park District reserves participant, and batters must supply a helmet and bat. the right to cancel or change open gym days • Pitching machine and balls provided and times. • Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance; Reservations available on Sundays 21 Get Active! YOUTH SPORTS RECREATION CENTER | 4500 BELMONT AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.960.7250
ALL STAR SPORTS ALL STAR SPORTS Multi-Sports Parent & Tot Super Sports Children have the opportunity to try a variety of sports such as basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball and Children improve simple motor skills and have fun while football and learn the importance of sportsmanship and learning a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, teamwork. hockey, T-ball and more. Bring a glove and a soccer ball to class. Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $76/$114 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Age: 2-3 Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: All Star Sports Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Date Day Time R/NR Location Class # Age Date Day Time 433405-01 9/10- 10/22 TU 9:00- $76/$114 Recreation 9:45am Center 433404-01 3-5 9/10 - 10/22 TU 9:45-10:30am 433405-02 9/13 - 10/25 F 4:00- $76/$114 Recreation 433404-02 3-4 9/12 - 10/24 TH 9:00-9:45am 4:45pm Center 433404-03 4-6 9/12 - 10/24 TH 9:45-10:45am 433405-03 9/14 - 10/26 SA 12:00- $67/$101 Herrick MS 433404-04 3-5 10/29 - 12/17 TU 9:45-10:30am 12:45pm 433404-05 3-4 10/31 - 12/19 TH 9:00-9:45am 433405-04 10/29 - 12/17 TU 9:00- $76/$114 Recreation 433404-06 4-6 10/31 - 12/19 TH 9:45-10:45am 9:45am Center 433405-05 11/1 - 12/20 F 4:00- $76/$114 Recreation 4:45pm Center 433405-06 11/2 - 12/21 SA 12:00- $67/$101 Herrick MS 12:45pm
22 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org YOUTH SPORTS ALL STAR SPORTS ALL STAR SPORTS Little Pint Hoops Basketball Camp Introduce your children to the game through instructions In this camp, skills will be advanced along with teamwork in passing, shooting and dribbling. Lower hoops are used and a positive mental attitude. The camp will run for three to accommodate young players. days, two hours a day. Each day will consist of stretching Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $76/$114 and warm ups, drills and skills, strategy session and Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center games. Balls are provided. Instructor: All Star Sports Min/Max: 10/18 R/NR: $65/$98 Class # Age Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center 433403-01 3-4 9/10 - 10/22 TU 11:15am-12:00pm Instructor: All Star Sports 433403-02 4-6 9/10 - 10/22 TU 12:00-12:45pm Class # Age Date Day Time 433403-03 3-4 9/10 - 10/22 TU 6:00-6:45pm 433422-01 6-8 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 4:00-6:00pm 433403-04 3-4 10/29 - 12/17 TU 11:15am-12:00pm 433422-02 8-10 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 6:00-8:00pm 433403-05 4-6 10/29 - 12/17 TU 12:00-12:45pm 433403-06 3-4 10/29 - 12/17 TU 6:00-6:45pm
ALL STAR SPORTS Kids Soccer Have fun and gain coordination and self-esteem while learning the fundamentals of this popular team sport. Basics such as passing, shooting and dribbling are taught. Please bring a soccer ball to class. Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR Location 433400-01 3-4 9/9 - 10/21 M 10:00-10:45am $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-02 4-6 9/9 - 10/21 M 10:45-11:45am $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-03 3-4 9/11 - 10/23 W 4:00-4:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-04 4-6 9/11 - 10/23 W 12:45-1:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-05 3-4 9/12 - 10/24 TH 11:15am-12:00pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-06 4-6 9/12 - 10/24 TH 12:00-12:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-07 3-4 9/12 - 10/24 TH 6:00-6:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-08 5-6 9/12 - 10/24 TH 6:45-7:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-09 3-4 9/13 - 10/25 F 12:00-12:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-10 4-6 9/13 - 10/25 F 12:45-1:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433400-11 3-4 9/14 - 10/26 SA 1:00-1:45pm $67/$101 Herrick Middle School 433400-12 4-6 9/14 - 10/26 SA 1:45-2:45pm $67/$101 Herrick Middle School 433400-13 3-4 10/28 - 12/16 M 10:00-10:45am $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-14 4-6 10/28 - 12/16 M 10:45-11:45am $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-15 3-4 10/30 - 12/18 W 4:00-4:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-16 4-6 10/30 - 12/18 W 4:45-5:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-17 3-4 10/31 - 12/19 TH 11:15am-12:00pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-18 4-6 10/31 - 12/19 TH 12:00-12:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-19 3-4 11/7 - 12/19 TH 6:00-6:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-20 5-6 11/7 - 12/19 TH 6:45-7:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-21 3-4 11/1 - 12/20 F 12:00-12:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-22 4-6 11/1 - 12/20 F 12:45-1:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433400-23 3-4 11/2 - 12/21 SA 1:00-1:45pm $67/$101 Herrick Middle School 433400-24 4-6 11/2 - 12/21 SA 1:45-2:45pm $67/$101 Herrick Middle School
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ALL STAR SPORTS T-ball Develop basic baseball skills such as hitting, fielding, throwing, catching and running the bases. Fun drills and games are played each week. Please bring your own glove to class. Min/Max: 6/10 Instructor: All Star Sports
Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR Location 433406-01 3-4 9/9 - 10/21 M 12:00-12:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-02 4-6 9/9 - 10/21 M 12:45-1:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-03 3-4 9/9 - 10/21 M 4:00-4:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-04 5-7 9/9 - 10/21 M 4:45-5:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-05 3-4 9/12 - 10/24 TH 1:00-1:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-06 4-6 9/12 - 10/24 TH 1:45-2:45pm $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-07 3-4 9/13 - 10/25 F 10:00-10:45am $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-08 4-6 9/13 - 10/25 F 10:45-11:45am $67/$101 McCollum Park 433406-09 3-4 9/14 - 10/26 SA 3:00-3:45pm $67/$101 Herrick MS 433406-10 4-6 9/14 - 10/26 SA 3:45-4:45pm $67/$101 Herrick MS 433406-11 3-4 10/28 - 12/16 M 12:00-12:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-12 4-6 10/28 - 12/16 M 12:45-1:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-13 3-4 10/28 - 12/16 M 4:00-4:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-14 5-7 10/28 - 12/16 M 4:45-5:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-15 3-4 10/31 - 12/19 TH 1:00-1:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-16 4-6 10/31 - 12/19 TH 1:45-2:45pm $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-17 3-4 11/1 - 12/20 F 10:00-10:45am $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-18 4-6 11/1 - 12/20 F 10:45-11:45am $76/$114 Recreation Center 433406-19 3-4 11/2 - 12/21 SA 3:00-3:45pm $67/$101 Herrick MS 433406-20 4-6 11/2 - 12/21 SA 3:45-4:45pm $67/$101 Herrick MS ALL STAR SPORTS Baseball Skills ALL STAR SPORTS Floor Hockey Develop basic baseball skills such as hitting, fielding, Play the fastest game in the world! Understand the value throwing, catching and running the bases. Fun drills and of teamwork and sportsmanship while learning the basic games are played each week. Please bring your own glove. skills of passing, shooting and stick handling. Children Age: 8-10 Min/Max: 6/16 Instructor: All Star Sports must bring a bike helmet and gloves. Class # Date Day Time R/NR Location Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $76/$114 433410-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 5:45- $67/$101 McCollum Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports 6:45pm Class # Age Date Day Time 433410-02 10/28 - 12/16 M 5:45- $76/$114 Rec Center 433409-01 5-7 9/12 - 10/24 TH 4:00-5:00pm 6:45pm 433409-02 8-10 9/12 - 10/24 TH 5:00-6:00pm 433409-03 5-7 11/7 - 12/19 TH 4:00-5:00pm ALL STAR SPORTS Kids Volleyball 433409-04 8-10 11/7 - 12/19 TH 5:00-6:00pm Get an introduction to the basics of the game of volleyball including bumping, setting and serving with an ALL STAR SPORTS Flag Football emphasis on having fun. Basic team strategies and skills An alternative to tackle football, this seven-week class meets to improve footwork and coordination are also taught. once a week for fun, instructional practices and games. Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $76/$114 Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $67/$101 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time Class # Age Date Day Time 433407-01 8-10 9/13 - 10/25 F 5:00-6:00pm 433401-01 6-8 9/11 - 10/23 W 5:45-6:45pm 433407-02 10-12 9/13 - 10/25 F 6:00-6:45pm 433401-02 8-10 9/11 - 10/23 W 6:45-7:45pm 433407-03 8-10 11/1 - 12/20 F 5:00-6:00pm 433407-04 10-12 11/1 - 12/20 F 6:00-6:45pm
24 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org YOUTH SPORTS THUNDER & LIGHTNING FENCING SPORTS CLUB SPORTS ACADEMY Fencing Tennis Fencing is an excellent sport for children and adults. It combines coordination of relaxed and explosive moves, These classes to introduce the game of tennis in a fun and critical thinking between attack and defensive way. Hand-eye and racket skills are developed along with strategies. All equipment is provided. Parents are stroke development. encouraged to participate with their children. Skill level Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $82/$121 of fencers will be managed by coach. Additional family Location: McCollum Park members, parents and kids are 50% off. Must register in Instructor: Thunder & Lightning Sports Academy person for discount. Class # Age Date Day Time Age: 8+ Min/Max: 8/16 R/NR: $56/$84 450500-01 5-7 9/7 - 10/12 SA 9:15-10:00am Location: Lincoln Center 450500-02 8-11 9/7 - 10/12 SA 10:00-11:00am Instructor: Fencing Sports Club 450500-03 12-15 9/7 - 10/12 SA 11:00am-12:00pm Class # Level Date Day Time 450500-04 16+ 9/7 - 10/12 SA 12:00-1:00pm 443027-01 Beginners 9/3 - 10/15 TU 7:15-8:00pm 443027-02 Advanced 9/3 - 10/15 TU 6:30-7:30pm 443027-03 Beginners 10/22 - 12/10 TU 7:15-8:00pm 443027-04 Advanced 10/22 - 12/10 TU 6:30-7:30pm
ROLLER SKATING NEW! Join our class and learn to roller skate! This Class # Age Date Day Time Fee is the perfect time to teach little minds how to stand 437520-01 3-5 9/3 - 10/8 TU 4:30-5:15pm $135 up, start rolling and balance on quad skates. With our 437520-02 3-5 9/4 - 10/9 W 4:30-5:15pm $135 games, toys, songs, activities and nationally certified 437520-03 3-5 9/7 - 10/12 SA 9:35-10:20am $135 instructors, your little ones will be smiling while rolling 437520-04 3-5 10/15 - 11/19 TU 4:30-5:15pm $135 in no time! In every class, students are evaluated on 437520-05 3-5 10/16 - 11/20 W 4:30-5:15pm $135 their progress and our coach feedback is available to 437520-06 3-5 10/19 - 11/23 SA 9:35-w10:20am $135 see online! Medals are then presented to students’ 437520-07 3-5 12/3 - 1/21 TU 4:30-5:15pm $135 every time they pass eight new skills! Don’t have 437520-08 3-5 12/4 - 1/22 W 4:30-5:15pm $135 skates? No sweat! Skate rental is included and all new 437520-09 3-5 12/7 - 1/25 SA 9:35-10:20am $135 skaters receive a free T-shirt at their first class! 437520-21 6-10 9/3 - 10/8 TU 5:25-6:25pm $155 Min/Max: 1/8 Instructor: Revolution Coaching Staff 437520-22 6-10 9/4 - 10/9 W 5:25-6:25pm $155 Location: 1300 S. Main Street Unit B, Lombard, IL 437520-23 6-10 9/7 - 10/12 SA 1:00-2:00pm $155 437520-24 6-10 10/15 - 11/19 TU 5:25-6:25pm $155 437520-25 6-10 10/16 - 11/20 W 5:25-6:25pm $155 437520-26 6-10 10/19 - 11/23 SA 1:00-2:00pm $155 437520-27 6-10 12/3 - 1/21 TU 5:25-6:25pm $155 437520-28 6-10 12/4 - 1/22 W 5:25-6:25pm $155 437520-29 6-10 12/7 - 1/25 SA 1:00-2:00pm $155
25 YOUTH SPORTS WRESTLING LACROSSE Elementary School NEW WAVE LACROSSE Wrestling Clinic Top Flight University NEW! This clinic provides an introduction to wrestling The Top Flight University program is an exciting skill where kids will learn fundamental body movements, basic development program that is perfect for every level of wrestling techniques and engage in games and activities player! The professional coaches at New Wave Lacrosse that will build their wrestling foundation. Practices will be provide a fun and challenging itinerary. Practices will run by coaches and wrestlers from Downers Grove North focus on a range of skills, including offensive dodging, or South High School and wrestlers will compete in an shooting accuracy, skip passes, faceoffs and more! intramural event at the conclusion of the camp. Players will be separated based on age and experience Age: 6-12 Fee: $15 level. Beginners and advanced players are all welcome. Class # Date Day Time School SCRIMMAGES & GAMES 443060-01 11/5 - 11/8 TU-F 3:00-4:30pm El Sierra This in-house instructional program works into intra- 443060-02 11/5 - 11/8 TU-F 3:00-4:30pm Indian Trail squad scrimmages and short sided games throughout 443060-03 11/5 - 11/8 TU-F 3:30-4:30pm Fairmount the season to provide valuable game experience for each player. Lots of reps and fun competitions! Rental 443060-04 11/5 - 11/8 TU-F 3:30-4:30pm Pierce Downer equipment is available for the season. 443060-05 11/5 - 11/8 TU-F 3:30-4:30pm Kingsley Age: 7-14 Min/Max: 12/17 Location: Ebersold Park Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Middle School Wrestling Clinic Class # Grades Date Day Time R/NR: Never wrestled before? No problem. Wrestlers of all 443067-01 K – 2nd 9/17 - 10/15 TU 5:00- $110/$140 6:00pm abilities will benefit from the instruction of Downers Grove North and South High School coaches. This two- 443067-02 3rd-8th 9/17 - 10/15 TU/TH 5:00- $150/$180 6:15pm week clinic will introduce O’Neill and Herrick students to the sport of wrestling in a safe and fun environment. The clinic will take place at each student’s middle school and will end with a Herrick vs. O’Neill tournament at Downers Grove North High School. The tournament will take place the weekend after the clinic concludes. Age: 11-14 Fee: $15 Class # Date Day Time School 443070-01 10/29 - 11/8 TU-F 3:30-5:00pm Herrick 443070-02 10/29 - 11/8 TU-F 3:30-5:00pm O’Neill
Nerf Gun Night We will transform the gym into an arena for kids to battle and play fun competitive games. We will have an all-out battle to end the night. Participants must provide their own Nerf Gun (no semi-automatic) and have protective eye-wear of some kind. Nerf gun must use elite darts only, no mega or rival rounds. Age: 7-12 Min/Max: 10/40 R/NR: $10/$15 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time 433110-01 11/21 TH 6:00-7:30pm 433110-02 12/19 TH 6:00-7:30pm 26 YOUTH SPORTS Chicago White Sox FUNdamentals CHICAGO Baseball players big and small strive to be a 5-tool player– someone who is great in the following baseball abilities: hitting WHITE SOX for power, hitting for average, fielding ability, throwing ability and speed. Our FUNdamentals program takes the basics skills PROGRAMS of hitting, throwing and fielding taught in our Little Slugger FUNdamentals programming and progresses your child in all West Suburban Sports Complex aspects of the game. This program incorporates more advanced (formerly known as the Bulls/Sox Academy) techniques, position specific drills, as well as base running. Our instructors are committed to taking your child’s game to the 6200 River Bend Dr., Lisle, Illinois next level and putting them in the best position for success to Visit whitesox.com/play for more information try and become the next five-tool player. Chicago White Sox Little Sluggers Chicago White Sox Hitting We believe the most important thing we do is pass our This class will detail the absolutes of hitting as taught to the knowledge and passion for the game to the players who are just White Sox players by the White Sox coaches. If you are truly discovering the magic of wearing a uniform, hat and glove. Boys serious about becoming the best player you can be…this is the and girls will work on throwing, hitting and beginning baseball place for you. The program will focus on plate coverage and FUNdamentals while having FUN! stance, striding into a hitting position, swing plane/hand path, footwork and balance. Chicago White Sox Incrediball League A mini-field (with 30-foot bases and a home run fence) will be Chicago White Sox Pitching set up inside the West Suburban Sports Complex to help teach The White Sox Pitching Camp will give you a firsthand look the kids the basic FUNdamentals during each week's game. at the pitching mechanics that all great pitchers use! Even if Instructors will explain proper hitting, throwing, fielding and pitching is not in your plans, throwing correctly is critical to base running techniques to the young players as they begin becoming a good player. Pitching with accuracy, velocity and to love the sport. Players will be divided up into small teams minimal arm strain is no accident. There is a process that should based on age and ability level. *Incrediballs perform just like be followed for Little League to the Big Leagues. This program regular baseballs and are used for indoor training. will teach you that process. The soft rag ball material used to teach the proper skills while preventing injury. Chicago White Sox Holiday Camps The White Sox want to remind you that while you’re at home Chicago White Sox Little Sluggers taking a break, the competition is practicing! Before you know Combo Incrediball League it, Spring Break will be here and the baseball season. Will you be ready? Start getting ready with one of our day’s off camps, The first part of the day allows players to work on throwing, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Camp, and Holiday Camp. These hitting and beginning baseball FUNdamentals while having FUN! camps will cover all things baseball, such as hitting, fielding, The second part of the combination camp includes playing throwing, and catching. Players will also participate in fun games on a mini-field (with 30-foot bases and a home run games to put their new skills to the test. fence) will be set up inside the West Suburban Sports Complex to help teach the kids the basic FUNdamentals during each week's game.
Class # Class Age Day Date Time R/NR 443039-01 Little Sluggers 5-6 SA 9/28 - 10/19 9:00-10:00am $69/$104 443039-02 Little Sluggers 5-6 SA 11/16 - 12/14* 9:00-10:00am $69/$104 443039-03 Incrediball League 5-6 SA 9/29 - 10/19 10:00-11:00am $69/$104 443039-04 Incrediball League 5-6 SA 11/16 - 12/14* 10:00-11:00am $69/$104 443039-05 Little Sluggers/Incrediball Combo 5-6 SA 9/28 - 10/19 9:00-11:00am $129/$194 443039-06 Little Sluggers/Incrediball Combo 5-6 SA 11/16 - 12/14* 9:00-11:00am $129/$194 443039-07 FUNdamentals 7-8 SA 10/26 - 11/16 11:00am-12:00pm $100/$150 443039-08 Hitting (8-10yrs) Lisle 8-10 TU 10/1 - 10/22 6:00-7:00pm $100/$150 443039-09 Hitting (8-10yrs) Lisle 8-10 TU 11/26 - 12/17 6:00-7:00pm $100/$150 443039-10 Pitching (8-10yrs) Lisle 8-10 TU 10/1 - 10/22 7:00-8:00pm $100/$150 443039-11 Pitching (8-10yrs) Lisle 8-10 TU 11/26 - 12/17 7:00-8:00pm $100/$150 443039-12 Columbus Day Camp 5-14 M 10/14 9:00am-12:00pm $55/$83 443039-13 Thanksgiving Camp 5-14 F/SA 11/22 - 11/23 9:00am-12:00pm $115/$173 443039-14 Holiday Camp 5-14 TH/SA 12/26 - 12/28 9:00am-12:00pm $175/$263
*No class Nov. 23. 27 Join a team! YOUTH LEAGUES DOWNLOAD PARENT MANUALS & SCHEDULES AT DGPARKS.ORG
IGLA GIRLS LACROSSE LEAGUE IGLA Lacrosse League LEAGUE INFORMATION IGLA offers two levels of league play: Pink - Beginners Be part of a youth lacrosse league exclusively for girls. and Purple - Advanced. Both are recreational. The emphasis of this program is to develop the girl within the sport of lacrosse. The goals of the program If considering Purple, players must first attend an are to understand the rules of lacrosse, active teamwork, assessment (visit iglax.org for dates and locations) sportsmanship, and foster personal development in a where participants are assessed on stick stills and game respectful environment led by positive coaching. IGLA play. Current Purple players do not need to attend an has adopted the US Lacrosse “Players First” Athlete assessment and can register directly for the league. Development Model which means smaller fields and a All players must also register at www.iglax.org. smaller number of players. Kids are more engaged, get A late fee may be assessed if registered after Aug. 31. more touches of the ball, and further develop their skills. Equipment: A stick, hard ball, goggles, mouth guard required. League Uniform: IGLA pinny is required and may be purchased during registration at www.iglax.org.
Min/Max: 12/25 Location: Ebersold Park Instructor: IGLA Girls Lacrosse Class # Level Age Date Day Time R/NR 443008-01 Pink – 8U 6-9 9/11 - 10/16 W/SU W: 5:30-6:30pm / SU: 12:00-2:00pm $189/$209 443008-02 Pink – 10U 8-11 9/11 - 10/16 W/SU W: 5:30-6:30pm / SU: 12:00-2:00pm $189/$209 443008-03 Pink – 12U 10-13 9/11 - 10/16 W/SU W: 5:30-6:45pm / SU: 1:00-4:00pm $189/$209 443008-04 Pink – 14U 12-15 9/11 - 10/16 W/SU W: 5:30-6:45pm / SU: 2:00-5:00pm $189/$209 443008-05 Purple – 10U** 8-11 9/9 - 10/16 M/W/SU M/W: 5:30-6:30pm / SU: 12:00-3:00pm $285/$305 443008-06 Purple – 12U** 10-13 9/9 - 10/16 M/W/SU M/W: 5:30-6:45pm / SU: 1:00-4:00pm $285/$305 443008-07 Purple – 14U** 12-15 9/9 - 10/16 M/W/SU M/W: 5:30-6:45pm / SU: 2:00-5:00pm $285/$305 443008-07 Purple – 14U** 12-15 9/9 - 10/16 M/W/SU M/W: 5:30-6:45pm / SU: 2:00-5:00pm $285/$305
*First practice only is Sunday, Sept. 8, from 1:00-2:30pm. **Advanced level only; must attend a skills assessment or be a former Purple player, visit iglax.org.
28 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org YOUTH SPORTS IGLA Little Laxers Pre K - Kindergarten Ready to start lacrosse? Join IGLA this fall for a weekly one hour sessions for the younger lacrosse player. GET YOUR WEATHER This program is exclusively for children in Pre-K to UPDATES WITH Kindergarten to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse using US Lacrosse Athlete Development Model practice plans. The goals of this program are to introduce and develop RAINOUTLINE basic skills for our youngest players using fun games and coaching techniques. Each session will begin with This is the District’s notification system for a 30-minute instruction and practice time followed by a users to learn the status of our programming 30-minute scrimmage. Sticks are available and soft balls and facilities. Areas included are fields, provided through registration at iglax.org. No goggles or diamonds, outdoor leagues, group fitness mouth guard required. classes, the Downers Grove Golf Club and Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 12/30 R/NR: $130/$150 Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf. Location: Ebersold Park Instructor: IGLA Lacrosse VISIT DGPARKS.ORG AND CLICK ON Class # Date Day Time “WEATHER STATUS” 443009-01 9/18 - 10/16 W 5:30-6:30pm
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Appropriately Competitive Organized Baseball All skill levels • Ages 6 to 16 • Recreational Leagues • Travel Leagues Downers Grove award-winning parks for practice and games Off-season clinics at the Downers Grove Recreation Center DON’T WAIT—REGISTRATION FILLS QUICKLY! FOR INFORMATION, VISIT DGYB.ORG
The mission of the Downers Grove Youth Baseball is to provide baseball for any child who wishes play regardless of experience or skill level. 29 YOUTH LEAGUES YOUTH Basketball League Volunteer coaches introduce participants to the fundamentals of playing basketball through practices and weekend games. The league emphasizes proper techniques, knowledge of the rules, team strategy, participation and fun. TEAM ASSIGNMENT NOTE FALL PRACTICE & GAME INFORMATION Teams are created according to the following criteria: Practices Begin: Week of Oct. 7 1. School attended Games Begin: Oct. 19 to 20 Teams will practice on a weekday evening once per week. 2. Grade Kindergarten to 4th Grade Leagues will play games on 3. Mutual Friend Request* Saturdays from 8:00am to 6:00pm. 4. Balance of Gender 5th to 8th Grade Leagues will play games on Sundays 12:00 to 6:00pm. 5. Roster Size All games will be played at the Lincoln Center *A non-mutual friend request or coach request will not (Kindergarten) or the Recreation Center (1st-8th). be guaranteed. School sites for practices are to be determined by the In general, our goal is to keep players from the same Park District. Because not every District 58 school is school on the same team. Should enrollment numbers available for practices, some teams may practice at a and roster maximums not accommodate this practice, neighboring school rather than the school attended by schools may be combined to form teams. Team team members. maximums are based on enrollment numbers at the time Please note: A weekly practice will be scheduled for each of the registration deadline. Leagues may be combined or team but is not always guaranteed and is dependent on split by gender depending on enrollment numbers at the facility availability. Some teams may share gym space registration deadline. at a District 58 school with another team for practices depending on availability and school schedules. FALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION Class # League Date Day R/NR Registration Begins: July 29 (mail-in, drop-off and online) 433501-01 Kindergarten 10/19 - 12/14 SA $92/$138 Registration Deadline: Sept. 3 433501-02 1st Grade Co-ed 10/19 - 12/14 SA $99/$148 To be eligible for the early registration fee, registration 433501-03 2nd Grade Co-ed 10/19 - 12/14 SA $99/$148 must be received by Aug. 19. After this date, the regular registration fee will be charged. 433501-04 3rd Grade Girls 10/19 - 12/14 SA $99/$148 Each season new teams are formed and grouped as 433501-05 3rd Grade Boys 10/19 - 12/14 SA $99/$148 specified below. 433501-06 4th Grade Girls 10/19 - 12/14 SA $99/$148 Returning players are not guaranteed the same team 433501-07 4th Grade Boys 10/19 - 12/14 SA $99/$148 from season to season. 433501-08 5th Grade Girls 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 Leagues may be combined or split by gender depending 433501-09 5th Grade Boys 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 on enrollment numbers at the registration deadline. 433501-10 6th Grade Girls 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 JERSEY INFORMATION 433501-11 6th Grade Boys 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 433501-12 7th Grade Girls 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 All players will receive a jersey new jersey with their 433501-13 7th Grade Boys 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 registration fee. 433501-14 8th Grade Girls 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 Players will receive their jersey from their head coach 433501-15 8th Grade Boys 10/20 - 12/15 SU $99/$148 by their first scheduled game. The jersey is good to wear for the Fall 2019 season AND the Winter 2020 season.
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WINTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION WINTER PRACTICE & GAME INFORMATION Registration Begins: Oct. 7 (mail-in, drop-off and online) Practices Begin: Week of Jan. 6 Registration Deadline: Dec. 3 Games Begin: Jan. 11 to 12 To be eligible for the Early Registration Fee, Teams will practice on a weekday evening once per registration must be received by Nov. 5. After this week. date, the regular registration fee will be charged. Kindergarten to 4th Grade Leagues will play games on Each season new teams are formed and grouped as Saturdays from 8:00am to 6:00pm. specified below. 5th to 8th Grade Leagues will play games on Sundays Returning players are not guaranteed the same team 12:00 to 6:00pm. from season to season. All games will be played at the Lincoln Center Leagues may be combined or split by gender (Kindergarten) or the Recreation Center (1st-8th). depending on enrollment numbers at the registration School sites for practices are to be determined by the deadline. Park District. Because not every District 58 school is available for practices, some teams may practice at a JERSEY INFORMATION neighboring school rather than the school attended All players who did not play in Fall 2019 will receive a by team members. new jersey with their registration fee. Please note: A weekly practice will be scheduled Any player who participated in the Fall 2019 for each team but is not always guaranteed and is season will receive a discount on their Winter 2020 dependent on facility availability. Some teams may registration. share gym space at a District 58 school with another Players will receive their jersey from their head coach team for practices depending on availability and by their first scheduled game. school schedules. The jersey is the same jersey worn during the Class # League Date Day R/NR Fall 2019 season. 133501-01 Kindergarten 1/11 - 3/14 SA $92/$138 133501-02 1st Grade Co-ed 1/11 - 3/14 SA $99/$148 133501-03 2nd Grade Co-ed 1/11 - 3/14 SA $99/$148 133501-04 3rd Grade Girls 1/11 - 3/14 SA $99/$148 133501-05 3rd Grade Boys 1/11 - 3/14 SA $99/$148 133501-06 4th Grade Girls 1/11 - 3/14 SA $99/$148 133501-07 4th Grade Boys 1/11 - 3/14 SA $99/$148 133501-08 5th Grade Girls 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-09 5th Grade Boys 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-10 6th Grade Girls 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-11 6th Grade Boys 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-12 7th Grade Girls 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-13 7th Grade Boys 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-14 8th Grade Girls 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148 133501-15 8th Grade Boys 1/12 - 3/15 SU $99/$148
THERE’S MORE TO EXPLORE! OPEN GYM at the Recreation Center More info on page 21!
31 YOUTH LEAGUES HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL Basketball League Dodgeball League Our high school basketball league is for players who want NEW! Do you know the 5 D’s of Dodgeball? Join us to participate in a traditional open-paced league. Each this winter for our new co-ed High School Dodgeball team plays an eight-game season followed by an end of League! All teams will play an eight-game season with the season tournament. League play is governed by IHSA the top teams competing in an end of the season rules and regulations with local exceptions adopted. tournament. League play is scheduled to begin on REGISTRATION INFORMATION Monday, Oct. 21. All games will be played at the Lincoln Center. Players all must register individually and pay Registration Begins: Oct. 7 the league fee. All players must attend the High School Registration Deadline: Dec. 19 Dodgeball League meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, to form All players must complete a Registration Form and pay teams and go over rules. their individual League Fee. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Teams will be formed at the High School Basketball Registration Begins: July 29 Meeting on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 7:00pm. Registration Deadline: Oct. 8 All players must be registered and attend the meeting in order to participate in the league. All players must complete a Registration Form and pay their individual League Fee. Any player who plays on their high school basketball team cannot participate in the DGPD High School Teams will be formed at the High School Dodgeball Basketball League. Meeting on Monday, Oct. 14, at 7:00pm at the Recreation Center located at 4500 Belmont Rd., Once the season begins, all Team Rosters and IDs will Downers Grove. be checked each week before games. All players must be registered and attend the meeting JERSEY INFORMATION in order to participate in the league. All players will receive a jersey with their registration fee. Once the season begins, all Team Rosters and IDs will Jerseys will be distributed to players by their first be checked each week before games. schedule game. LEAGUE INFORMATION LEAGUE INFORMATION Games will begin Oct. 21 and go no later than Dec. 16. Games will begin Jan. 16 and go no later than March 19. Games will be played on Mondays at the Lincoln Games will be played on Thursdays at the Recreation Center (963 Maple Ave) between 7:00 and 10:00pm. Center (4500 Belmont Road) between 6:00 and League will consist of a six-week regular season 10:00pm. followed by an end of the season tournament. League will consist of eight regular season games Rosters will be no more than 6 to 12 players per team. followed by an end of the season tournament. Games are played 6v6. Rosters will be no more than 10 to 12 players per team. R/NR: $20/$30 Location: Lincoln Center R/NR: $80/$100 Class # Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center 433101-01 10/21 - 12/16 M 7:00-10:00pm Class # Date Day Time 133300-01 1/9 - 3/19 TH 6:00-10:00pm
32 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org Sports Affiliates DOWNERS GROVE YOUTH BASEBALL (DGYB) Traditional recreational focused baseball. All players ages six to 16. Spring, summer and fall leagues. Babe Ruth League plays ages 13 to 16. Chicago White Sox sponsored uniforms. Pre-season Community: indoor camp offering. For information, visit dgyb.org or email [email protected]. we’re stronger D.O.L.L.S. - DOWNERS together. OWN LITTLE LASSIES SOFTBALL The D.O.L.L.S. fast-pitch softball program provides teams for girls from kindergarten to 18 years of age, with levels of play ranging from recreational to highly competitive. It is open to ages 6 to 14 (but not yet entering high school). For information, visit dgdolls.com.
PANTHER JUNIOR FOOTBALL AND CHEER ASSOCIATION The Panther Jr. Football and Cheer Association is a program committed to teaching quality football and cheer for the youth of Downers Grove and At BMO Harris Bank, we’re proud to neighboring communities. be part of the community and are For information, call 630.375.7730 committed to providing our support or visit pantherjrfootball.org. through various initiatives. DOWNERS GROVE ROADRUNNERS 1201 Ogden Ave SOCCER CLUB Downers Grove, IL 630-353-6300 Roadrunners has a staff of professional, licensed coaches who follow training outlined by the US Soccer Federation’s National Curriculum. A travel soccer club for boys and girls ages 4 to 18 that competes against other Chicago area competitive teams including some of the top teams in the state. For information, call 630.619.5133 or visit roadrunnersc.com.
bmoharris.com BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. 33 GET YOUR WEATHER UPDATES WITH RAINOUTLINE This is the District’s notification system for users to learn the status of our programming and facilities. Areas included are fields, diamonds, outdoor leagues, group fitness classes, the Downers Grove Golf Club and Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf. VISIT DGPARKS.ORG AND CLICK ON “WEATHER STATUS” ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES
Fall Adult Softball League Date: After Spring/Summer League Fee Per Team (R/NR): $480/$610 Couldn’t get enough softball excitement this summer? Age: 18+ Location: McCollum Park Don’t worry because adult softball is returning to League Class # Day Time McCollum Park this fall! All teams will play an eight-game Men’s Rec B 442000-01 M 6:30-9:30pm season with the top teams competing in an end of the Men’s Competitive 442000-02 TU 6:30-9:30pm season tournament. Games will be officiated following Men’s Rec B 442000-03 TU 6:30-9:30pm A.S.A. rules with some local exceptions adopted. League play is scheduled to begin in early-mid August depending Co-Rec B Tier 1 442000-04 W 6:30-9:30pm on when the spring/summer league ends. Due to Co-Rec B Tier 2 442000-05 W 6:30-9:30pm unexpected fall weather, teams will play double headers Men’s Rec B Tier 1 442000-06 TH 6:30-9:30pm on selected days. Men’s Rec B Tier 2 442000-07 TH 6:30-9:30pm Men’s Rec B 442000-08 F 6:30-9:30pm REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration Begins: June 3, 2019, at 8:30am for resident teams and on June 10, 2019, at 8:30am for non-resident teams Registration Deadline: Monday before the league is set to begin Full payment is required along with a preliminary roster, including team members’ names and addresses are BATTING CAGES due at time of registration. DOWNERS GROVE RECREATION CENTER 60% or more of your team members must live or work FEE (PER 1/2 HOUR): in Downers Grove to receive resident rate. RESIDENT: $15 | NON-RESIDENT: $20 Roster forms are available at the Recreation Center and Cages can be reserved for 30-minute time blocks for Lincoln Center or at dgparks.org. Registration will not up to one hour. Pitching machine must be operated be accepted without a completed roster. by the participant, and batters must supply a helmet Individuals wishing to be placed on a team may call the and bat. Park District at 630.960.7250 (leave a name and phone • Pitching machine and balls provided number) to be put on a “free agent” list for any captain • Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance requesting additional players. • Reservations available on Sundays 34 ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES Adult Volleyball League FALL 2019 Get a group of friends together and join a Downers Resident Registration Begins: June 17, 2019, at 8:30am Grove Park District league this fall. There are Men’s, Non-resident Registration Begins: June 24, 2019, at Women’s and Co-Rec leagues that will fit any ability 8:30am RAINOUTLINE or competitiveness. Each division will play a 10-game Registration Deadline: Sept. 2, 2019, at 12:00pm season followed by a single-elimination playoff for the League Class # Date Day Time top seeds in each division. All games are officiated with Men’s AA 455000-01 9/9 M 6:30-9:30pm USVA rules. League play is tentatively scheduled to begin Men’s A 455000-02 9/9 M 6:30-9:30pm the week of Sept. 9. Women’s Comp AA 455000-03 9/11 W 6:30-9:30pm REGISTRATION INFORMATION Women’s Comp A1 N 455000-04 9/11 W 6:30-9:30pm Women’s Comp A1 S 455000-05 9/11 W 6:30-9:30pm To be considered a resident team, 60% of team members must pay taxes to the Park District or be Women’s Comp A2 455000-06 9/11 W 6:30-9:30pm employed in Downers Grove. Women’s Recreation 455000-08 9/11 W 6:30-9:30pm Co-Rec A1 N 455000-09 9/13 F 6:30-9:30pm Players must submit copies of their driver’s license or employment pay stub of a company within Park Co-Rec A1 S 455000-10 9/13 F 6:30-9:30pm ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES District boundaries. Co-Rec B 455000-11 9/13 F 6:30-9:30pm Free Agent List 455000-14 M/W/F 6:30-9:30pm At the time of registration, full payment is due, as well as a preliminary team roster, including names WINTER/SPRING 2020 and addresses of all team members. Resident Registration Begins: Nov. 4, 2019, at 8:30am Teams may register at the Recreation Center on a Non-resident Registration Begins: Nov. 11, 2019, at first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. 8:30am Roster forms are available online at dgparks.org, Registration Deadline: Jan. 6, 2020, at 12:00pm at the Recreation Center or the Lincoln Center. Fee Per Team (R/NR): $380/$480 League Class # Date Day Time Age: 18+ Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Men’s AA 155000-01 1/13 M 6:30-9:30pm Men’s A 155000-02 1/13 M 6:30-9:30pm Women’s Comp AA 155000-03 1/15 W 6:30-9:30pm Women’s Comp A1 N 155000-04 1/15 W 6:30-9:30pm Women’s Comp A1 S 155000-05 1/15 W 6:30-9:30pm Women’s Comp A2 155000-06 1/15 W 6:30-9:30pm Women’s Rec 155000-08 1/15 W 6:30-9:30pm Co-Rec A1 N 155000-09 1/17 F 6:30-9:30pm Co-Rec A1 S 155000-10 1/17 F 6:30-9:30pm Co-Rec B 155000-11 1/17 F 6:30-9:30pm Free Agent List 155000-13 1/13 M/W/F 6:30-9:30pm
ADULT SOCCER This adult soccer program is a great way to meet new people. Open to all skill levels, this program provides an excellent combination of fun and exercise. Class consists of ten minutes of warm-ups followed by pickup style games ranging from small side to full field matches. Age: 18+ Location: Doerhoefer Park Season Date Day Time Fee Fall 9/4 - 10/30 W 8:30-10:30pm $10 Drop-in Winter 11/6 - 12/18 W 8:30-10:30pm $10 Drop-in
35 ADULT SPORTS & LEAGUES Men’s Basketball League FALL 2019 Our men’s basketball league is for players who want to Resident Registration Opens: July 8, 2019, at 8:30am participate in a traditional open-paced league. Each team Non-resident Registration Opens: July 15, 2019, at plays at least 10 games on Monday or Tuesday nights. A 8:30am single-elimination playoff follows the regular season for Registration Deadline: Sept. 2, 2019, at 12:00pm the top seeds in each league. League play is governed League Class # Age Date Day Time by I.H.S.A. rules and regulations with local exceptions 35+ League 433200-01 35+ 9/9 M 6:30-9:30pm adopted. To be considered a resident team, 60% of B League 433200-02 18+ 9/10 TU 6:30-9:30pm team members must pay taxes to the Park District or be C League 433200-03 18+ 9/10 TU 6:30-9:30pm employed in Downers Grove. REGISTRATION INFORMATION WINTER 2020 Players must submit copies of their driver’s license or Resident Registration Opens: Nov. 4, 2019, at 8:30am employment pay stub of a company within Park District Non-resident Registration Opens: Nov. 11, 2019, at boundaries. 8:30am Registration Deadline: Jan. 6, 2020, at 12:00pm At the time of registration, the full payment is due, as well as a preliminary team roster, including names and League Class # Age Date Day Time addresses of all team members. 35+ League 133200-01 35+ 1/13 M 6:30-9:30pm B League 133200-02 18+ 1/14 TU 6:30-9:30pm Teams may register at the Recreation Center on a first- come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. C League 133200-03 18+ 1/14 TU 6:30-9:30pm Roster forms are available online at dgparks.org, at the Recreation Center or the Lincoln Center. Fee Per Team (R/NR): $650/$750 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center
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Rock ‘n’ Rollers Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 450800-01 I 9/9 - 10/21 M 9:00-9:30am $33/$50 Run, jump, stretch! This high energy, interactive program promotes important gross motor development combined 450800-02 I 9/9 - 10/21 M 9:35-10:05am $33/$50 with the use of gymnastics equipment. Structured and 450800-03 I 9/10 - 10/22 TU 9:45-10:15am $39/$59 unstructured activities are included. Kidzone is available 450800-04 I 9/12 - 10/24 TH 9:00-9:30am $39/$59 for siblings that are not age appropriate for class. 450800-05 II 9/9 - 10/21 M 5:30-6:10pm $44/$66 No class Oct. 14, Nov. 25 to 28. 450800-06 II 9/10 - 10/22 TU 9:00-9:40am $52/$78 Rock ‘n’ Rollers I: Ages 18 to 30 months w/ parent 450800-07 II 9/11 - 10/23 W 10:20-11:00am $52/$78 Rock ‘n’ Rollers II: Ages 30 months to 3.5 years w/ parent 450800-08 II 9/12 - 10/24 TH 9:35-10:15am $52/$78 Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: DGPD Staff 450800-09 I 11/4 - 12/16 M 9:00-9:30am $33/$50 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center 450800-10 I 11/4 - 12/16 M 9:35-10:05am $33/$50 450800-11 I 11/5 - 12/17 TU 9:45-10:15am $33/$50 450800-12 I 11/7 - 12/19 TH 9:00-9:30am $33/$50 450800-13 II 11/4 - 12/16 M 5:30-6:10pm $44/$66 450800-14 II 11/5 - 12/17 TU 9:00-9:40am $44/$66 450800-15 II 11/6 - 12/18 W 10:20-11:00am $44/$66 450800-16 II 11/7 - 12/19 TH 9:35-10:15am $44/$66
38 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org GYMNASTICS
Cartwheelers Gliders Young gymnasts are introduced to balance beams, Designed for girls with previous gymnastics experience uneven bars and vaulting. The tumbling component who can execute cartwheels and handstands, gymnasts includes skill-building activities to develop rolls, focus on one-handed cartwheels, round-offs and cartwheels and handstands. No class Oct. 14, Nov. 25 bridges and begin working on limbers and walkovers. to 28. Note: Training on gymnastics apparatus is also included. Cartwheelers I: 3 1/2- and 4-year-olds with little or no No class Oct. 14, Nov. 25 and 27. gymnastics experience Age: 6+ Min/Max: 4/8 Instructor: DGPD Staff Cartwheelers II: 4-year-olds with previous Cartwheelers Class # Date Day Time R/NR I experience and instructor’s approval Location: Downers Grove South High School Min/Max: 4/8 Instructor: DGPD Staff 451002-01 9/18 - 10/30 W 6:30-7:30pm $76/$114 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 450803-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 4:15-5:15pm $66/$99 450801-01 I 9/9 - 10/21 M 10:20-11:00am $44/$66 450803-02 9/11 - 10/23 W 4:15-5:15pm $76/$114 450801-02 I 9/9 - 10/21 M 11:05-11:45am $44/$66 450803-03 11/4 - 12/16 M 4:15-5:15pm $66/$99 450801-03 I 9/9 - 10/21 M 6:20-7:00pm $44/$66 450803-04 11/6 - 12/18 W 5:00-6:00pm $66/$99 450801-04 I 9/10 - 10/22 TU 10:25-11:05am $52/$78 450801-05 II 9/10 - 10/22 TU 4:10-5:00pm $65/$98 450801-06 II 9/11 - 10/23 W 9:15-10:05am $65/$98 Leapers 450801-07 II 9/12 - 10/24 TH 10:25-11:15am $65/$98 Designed for girls with gymnastics experience who 450801-08 I 11/4 - 12/16 M 10:20-11:00am $44/$66 can execute handstands, cartwheels, round-offs and backbends. Gymnasts focus on round-off rebounds, 450801-09 I 11/4 - 12/16 M 11:05-11:45am $44/$66 back walkovers, front limbers and handstand-forward 450801-10 I 11/4 - 12/16 M 6:20-7:00pm $44/$66 rolls. Training on gymnastics apparatus is also included. 450801-11 I 11/5 - 12/17 TU 10:25-11:05am $44/$66 No class Nov. 27. 450801-13 II 11/5 - 12/17 TU 4:10-5:00pm $55/$83 Age: 6-14 Min/Max: 4/8 Instructor: DGPD Staff 450801-14 II 11/6 - 12/18 W 9:15-10:05am $55/$83 Class # Date Day Time R/NR 450801-15 II 11/7 - 12/19 TH 10:25-11:15am $55/$83 Location: Downers Grove South High School 451008-01 9/18 - 10/30 W 7:30-8:30pm $76/$114 Swingers Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Boys and girls with little or no gymnastics experience. 451008-02 11/6 - 12/18 W 5:00-6:00pm $66/$99 Learn forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, round-offs and basic maneuvers on equipment. No class Oct. 14, Nov. 26 to 28. Swingers I: Ages 5-6 (Boys & Girls) Swingers II: Ages 7-9 (Girls) Min/Max: 4/8 Instructor: DGPD Staff Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR Location: Downers Grove South High School 451001-01 I 9/9 - 10/28 M 6:30-7:30pm $76/$114 451001-02 II 9/18 - 10/30 W 6:30-7:30pm $76/$114 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center 450802-01 I 9/10 - 10/22 TU 5:05-6:05pm $76/$114 450802-02 I 9/12 - 10/24 TH 4:15-5:15pm $76/$114 450802-03 I 11/5 - 12/17 TU 5:05-6:05pm $66/$99 450802-04 I 11/7 - 12/19 TH 4:15-5:15pm $66/$99 451001-04 II 11/6 - 12/18 W 4:10-5:10pm $66/$99
39 GYMNASTICS BY INVITATION ONLY Junior Twisters Flip Floppers Participants must have a note from instructor to Participants must have a note from instructor to enroll. enroll. Designed for girls to work on advanced skills in For girls who have mastered back walkovers, front preparation for the team level. Not available for online limbers and round-off rebounds. Gymnasts master back registration. No class Oct. 14 and Nov. 25. extension rolls and handstand-forward rolls. Learn flip- Age: 5+ Min/Max: 4/10 Instructor: DGPD Staff flops, front handsprings and round-off flip-flops and continue developing skills on equipment. Not available Class # Date Day Time R/NR for online registration. No class Nov. 25. Location: Downers Grove South High School 451004-01 9/9 - 10/28 M 6:30-8:00pm $116/$174 Age: 7+ Min/Max: 4/8 Instructor: DGPD Staff Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time R/NR 451004-02 11/4 - 12/16 M 7:15-8:30pm $83/$125 Location: Downers Grove South High School 451006-01 9/18 - 10/30 W 7:30-8:45pm $97/$146 Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center 451006-02 11/4 - 12/16 M 7:15-8:30pm $83/$125 Twisters Team This session focuses on competitive routines for winter meets. All gymnasts who wish to compete must participate in this session. Additional fees are required for meets, leotards and other team expenses. Parents are asked to volunteer for all home meets. Any new team member enrolled in this session will not be eligible for competition. Online registration is not available. Starting November 5, Tuesday practices will focus on strength/conditioning and dance. No practice Oct. 24; Nov. 21, 26, 28; Dec. 1 and Dec. 19 to Jan. 5. Age: 5+ Min/Max: 4/21 Instructor: DGPD Staff Class # Date Day Time Location R/NR 450900-01 9/3 - 10/29 TU/TH 6:00-8:30pm DG South $276/$414 450900-02 11/3-1/30 TH/SU TH: 4:30-6:30pm TH: Recreation Center $250/$375 SU: 12:00-2:30pm SU: DG South High School 450900-03 11/5-1/26 TU 4:30-6:00pm Recreation Center $85/$128
TRICKS AND TREATS PARENT/TOT HALLOWEEN GYMNASTICS NEW! Wear your costume to the gym for this Halloween event. Crawl, climb, jump and play on equipment. Our Tricks and Treats theme will have your child tumbling for a treat!* This event consists of a combination of free play and structured activities. Parents must stay in the gym with their child during the event. *Children with food allergies may be exposed to food allergens. Age: 2-4 Min/Max: 8/15 R/NR: $12/$18 Location: Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time 450813-01 10/29 TU 9:15-10:00am 450813-02 10/29 TU 10:15-11:00am 450813-03 10/30 W 9:15-10:00am 450813-04 10/30 W 10:15-11:00am
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Parent/Tot & Tots 1 Class # Age Level Date Day Time Fee The Parent/Tot class is for children ages 3 to 5 and 437500-00 3-5 Parent/Tot 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:10-10:40am $145 the Tots I class is for children ages 4 to 5 who have 437500-01 4-5 Tots I 8/22 - 10/3 TH 9:45-10:15am $130 had no formal instruction. Learn coordination, 437500-02 4-5 Tots I 8/23 - 10/4 F 5:40-6:10pm $130 balance and agility in a fun atmosphere. For the 437500-03 4-5 Tots I 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:10-10:40am $130 Parent/Tot class a parent must skate with their tot. 437500-04 4-5 Tots I 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:50-11:20am $130 Basic 1 437500-05 6-13 Basic I 8/23 - 10/4 F 5:40-6:20pm $145 For children ages 6 to 13 who have had no formal 437500-06 6-13 Basic I 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:10-10:50am $145 instruction. Learn forward movement, gliding, 437500-07 6-13 Basic I 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:50-11:30am $145 swizzles, backward movement and beginning stops. 437500-08 14+ Teen/Adult 8/22 - 10/3 TH 9:45-10:15am $145 437500-09 14+ Teen/Adult 8/23 - 10/4 F 5:40-6:20pm $145 Teen/Adult 437500-10 14+ Teen/Adult 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:10-10:50am $145 For ages 14 and older. Tailors to individual needs. 437500-11 14+ Teen/Adult 8/24 - 10/5 SA 10:50-11:30am $145 437500-12 4-5 Little Hockey I 8/23 - 10/4 F 4:40-5:10pm $130 Little Hockey 437500-13 4-5 Little Hockey I 8/24 - 10/5 SA 9:00-9:30am $130 For children ages 4 to 5 who have had no formal 437500-14 6-13 Beg Hockey I 8/23 - 10/4 F 4:40-5:20pm $145 instruction. Skaters will learn coordination, balance 437500-15 6-13 Beg Hockey I 8/24 - 10/5 SA 9:00-9:40am $145 and agility in a fun atmosphere while introducing 437500-16 3-5 Parent/Tot 8/23 - 10/4 F 4:40-5:20pm $145 them to the world of hockey. Hockey skates and Hockey Hockey helmet is required. (Hockey skates can be 437500-20 3-5 Parent/Tot 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:10-10:40am $145 rented at the ice rink). 437500-21 4-5 Tots I 10/10 - 12/19 TH 9:45-10:15am $130 Beginner Hockey 1 437500-22 4-5 Tots I 10/11 - 12/20 F 5:40-6:10pm $130 For children ages 6 to 13 who have had no formal 437500-23 4-5 Tots I 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:10-10:40am $130 instruction. Skaters will learn forward movement, 437500-24 4-5 Tots I 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:50-11:20am $130 gliding, swizzles, backward movement and 437500-25 6-13 Basic I 10/11 - 12/20 F 5:40-6:20pm $145 Beginning stops while in Hockey skates. Full 437500-26 6-13 Basic I 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:10-10:50am $145 equipment is not required. Helmet and Hockey 437500-27 6-13 Basic I 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:50-11:30am $145 skates are required. (Hockey skates can be rented 437500-28 14+ Teen/Adult 10/10 - 12/19 TH 9:45-10:15am $145 at the ice rink). 437500-29 14+ Teen/Adult 10/11 - 12/20 F 5:40-6:20pm $145 437500-30 14+ Teen/Adult 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:10-10:50am $145 Notes: 437500-31 14+ Teen/Adult 10/12 - 12/21 SA 10:50-11:30am $145 Only one make-up class per session is offered. 437500-32 4-5 Little Hockey I 10/11 - 12/20 F 4:40-5:10pm $130 All classes are non-refundable. 437500-33 4-5 Little Hockey I 10/12 - 12/21 SA 9:00-9:30am $130 Gloves/mittens and helmets are recommended. 437500-34 6-13 Beg Hockey I 10/11 - 12/20 F 4:40-5:20pm $145 Skate rentals are $3 each or 11 for $30. 437500-35 6-13 Beg Hockey I 10/12 - 12/21 SA 9:00-9:40am $145 Classes that do not meet the minimum number of participants may be combined or cancelled. 437500-36 3-5 Parent/Tot 10/11 - 12/20 F 4:40-5:20pm $145 Hockey Fall 1 (8/22-10/7): No class Aug. 29 to Sept. 1 Fall 2 (10/10-12/22): No class Oct. 17 to 19, Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 and Nov. 27 to Dec. 9. 41 MARTIAL ARTS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
Shotokan Karate Classes are taught by Illinois Shotokan Karate Club’s expert instructors under the direction of John DiPasquale, four-time National Champion, U.S. Karate National Coach and president of the National Karate Federation of the US. Beginner students will not be permitted to register into the current session after the second class has met. Registration for continuers through advanced students will be accepted after the start date, but the full class fee is required. Youth, Parent/Child and Adult classes may train together. Uniforms and belt testing are options available through the ISKC instructor. No class Nov. 30. Min/Max: 8/30
Pre-Karate (Beg./Cont.: Ages 4-7) Parent/Child Karate (Ages 7+) Young children develop flexibility, strength and Spend quality time with your child, this class conditions coordination through fun, yet disciplined activities. muscles, develops coordination and improves fitness. This program is specifically designed to work with Fee is per person. growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your child blossom while learning karate Adult Karate (Ages 15+) and having a blast at the same time. Release tension and develop total body fitness! In addition to self-defense skills, karate develops Youth Karate (Ages 7+) flexibility, muscle tone and core strength. Karate builds coordination, agility, strength and poise, as well as establishes lasting personal safety skills.
Class # Level Belt Age Date Day Time R/NR Location 438510-01 Pre-Karate Beg.-Cont. 4-7 9/10 - 12/17 TU 4:00-4:45pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-02 Pre-Karate Beg.-Cont. 4-7 9/14 - 12/21 SA 9:30-10:15am $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-03 Youth Karate White-Red 7-14 9/10 - 12/17 TU 5:00-5:55pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-04 Youth Karate Orange-Blue 7-14 9/10 - 12/17 TU 6:00-6:55pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-05 Youth Karate Green-Black 7-14 9/10 - 12/17 TU 7:00-7:55pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-06 Youth Karate White-Red 7-14 9/14 - 12/21 SA 10:20-11:20am $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-07 Youth Karate Orange-Blue 7-14 9/14 - 12/21 SA 11:30am-12:30pm $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-08 Youth Karate Green-Purple 7-14 9/14 - 12/21 SA 12:30-1:30pm $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-09 Youth Karate Brown-Black 7-14 9/14 - 12/21 SA 1:30-3:00pm $200/$350 O'Neill Middle School 438510-10 Adult Karate White-Yellow 15+ 9/10 - 12/17 TU 8:00-9:00pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-11 Adult Karate Blue-Black 15+ 9/10 - 12/17 TU 8:00-9:30pm $214/$321 Recreation Center 438510-12 Parent/Child White-Red 7+ 9/14 - 12/21 SA 10:20-11:20am $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-13 Parent/Child Orange-Blue 7+ 9/14 - 12/21 SA 11:30am-12:30pm $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-14 Parent/Child Green-Purple 7+ 9/14 - 12/21 SA 12:30-1:30pm $154/$231 O'Neill Middle School 438510-15 Parent/Child Brown-Black 7+ 9/14 - 12/21 SA 1:30-3:00pm $200/$350 O'Neill Middle School 438510-16 Parent/Child White-Red 7+ 9/10 - 12/17 TU 5:00-5:55pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-17 Parent/Child Orange-Blue 7+ 9/10 - 12/17 TU 6:00-6:55pm $165/$248 Recreation Center 438510-18 Parent/Child Green-Black 7+ 9/10 - 12/17 TU 7:00-7:55pm $165/$248 Recreation Center
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KH Kim Taekwondo Little Dragons Level: All Belts (Ages 4-5) This introductory class is designed to captivate the interest of Taekwondo is a 2,000-year-old martial art offering our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle a variety of benefits for people of all ages and instruction and appropriate games for their ability. This class physical abilities. Students have the opportunity to focuses on developing balance, coordination and respect for improve concentration and self-esteem, achieve the discipline of martial arts training. lifelong physical fitness and learn self-defense skills. Classes are taught under the direction of Early Taekwondo Level: All Belts (Ages 6-7) G. Master Ki Hong Kim (9th Dan Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters). Designed especially for the younger children, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skills and self- A $45 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt confidence through creative activities. testing is offered through the KH Kim Taekwondo Staff at an additional fee and is held twice a year. Youth Taekwondo Level: All Belts (Ages 8-13) All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gear. No refunds after the This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout, second week of class. including punching, kicking and blocking skills, using the Taekwondo tradition and self-control. Participants improve Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $154/$210 coordination, power of concentration, balance and both Instructor: KH Kim Taekwondo Staff physical and mental discipline. Location: Downers Grove Recreation Center Parent/Child Taekwondo Level: Class # Age Level Date Day Time All Belts (Ages 7 & up with parent) 438520-01 4-5 Little 9/12 - TH 4:00-4:40pm Fees are per person Dragons 12/19 This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time 438520-02 6-7 Early 9/12 - TH 4:40-5:30pm Taekwondo 12/19 together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics and traditional 438520-03 8-13 Youth 9/12 - TH 5:30-6:20pm Taekwondo 12/19 Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking and blocking. 438520-04 7+ Parent/Child 9/12 - TH 6:20-7:15pm 12/19 Adult Taekwondo Level: All Belts 438520-05 13+ Adult 9/12 - TH 6:20-7:15pm (High School and older) 12/19 This program concentrates on Taekwondo techniques through the study of forms, stances, and the skills of punching, kicking and blocking. This is a great program for those looking to maintain and improve their physical fitness. 44 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org St. Joseph School develops the whole student – mind, body and spirit – preparing children for academic and personal success in a faith- filled, nurturing environment.
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• All-Day Academic Kindergarten • 82% of Graduates are on their High School Honor Roll Grow • Certified Teachers WITH US • Small Class Sizes and Teacher Aides offer Personalized Learning • Challenging Academics and Faith Formation • STEM, Spanish, Music, Art, Computers and Physical Education • Extended & Holiday Care • Hot Lunch Program • Extracurricular Activities & No Cut Sports Programs • Tuition Assistance Available for Qualifying Students Now Enrolling!
4832 Highland Avenue Downers Grove (630) 969-4306 stjosephdg.com @stjosephdg @st.josephschooldg @sjsdg Visitas guiadas disponibles en español LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER LINCOLN CENTER | 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1300 REGISTER FOR THE 2019-20 SCHOOL YEAR The Lincoln Learning Center provides a curriculum of developmentally appropriate experiences guided by the Illinois Early Learning Standards and designed to develop the whole child and enhance children creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. 2-YEAR-OLDS 3-TO 4-YEAR-OLDS 4-TO 5-YEAR-OLDS Must turn 2, but not yet 3 by Sept. 1 Must turn 3, but not yet 4 by Sept. 1 Must turn 4 or 5, but not yet 6 by Help your child get ready for For the early learner, or for those Sept. 1 3-year-old preschool. Class continuing from the 2.5 year-old Experienced learners prepare for structure is consistent with the program. Helps foster socialization kindergarten in a program designed 3- and 4/5-year-old preschool and independence while introducing for continued enrichment. program and participants receive children to the classroom setting. Social skills and problem solving are priority registration for 3-year-old Children learn to follow directions, enhanced through child directed preschool the following school year. make new friends and share with play and teacher-directed group Independence and socialization others in a group through teacher- activities. Children explore the are emphasized. Children are not directed activities. Children must be community through local field trips required to be potty trained. potty trained. and community visitors. Children Weekly themes Creative arts must be potty trained. Creative expression Cutting and gluing Upper and lower-case letters Circle time Shape, number, letter and color Sound recognition Large and fine motor skill recognition Reading and writing activities development Large motor skill enhanced Math concepts through gym, creative movement Color and shape review activities and outdoor play 46 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER 2019-20 REGISTRATION TUITION & SCHEDULE Preschool begins after Labor Day, Sept. 3 and 4. Preschool ends May 13, 14 and 15. Tuition will be drafted on the 15th of the month September through March.
2-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL Age Days Times Resident Non-resident Annual Annual 2.5-3 M/W 9:00 - 11:00 am $917 $1,372 2-2.5* NEW Tu/Th 9:00 - 10:30 am $945 $1,421 AGE GROUP 2.5-3** Tu/Th 11:00 am - 1:00 $945 $1,421 PARENT pm *New class for students turning 3 between March 15 and Aug. 31. RESOURCE FAIR **For students who turn 3 in September, October or November. THURSDAY, OCT. 17 3-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL 12 TO 4PM Days Times Resident Non-resident Annual Annual LINCOLN CENTER M/W 8:45 - 11:15 am $1,246 $1,862 Tu/Th 8:45 - 11:15 am $1,316 $1,960 FREE! Tu/W/Th 12:00 - 2:30 pm $1,827 $2,736 Join us at the Lincoln Center for Tu/W/Th* 8:45 - 11:15 am $1,827 $2,736 a Parent Resource Fair on Oct. 17 *New class. from 12-4pm. The fair is a free event that provides members of 4- TO 5-YEAR-OLD PRESCHOOL Days Times Resident Non-resident the community the opportunity to Annual Annual meet representatives from local M/W/F 8:45 - 11:15 am $1,757 $2,653 organizations and businesses. Visit Tu/Th 8:45 - 11:15 am $1,316 $1,960 with local businesses and groups Tu/W/Th 8:45 - 11:15 am $1,827 $2,737 that provide educational services Tu/W/Th 12:00 - 2:30 pm $1,827 $2,737 and products geared towards M/Tu/W/Th 12:00 - 2:30 pm $2,240 $3,325 Monday 8:45 - 11:15 am $580 $843 young families. A list of vendors Add-on will be posted at dgparks.org by Child must be enrolled in the Tuesday/Thursday or Tuesday/Wednesday/ Sept. 1. Thursday 8:45-11:15am class in order to register for the Monday Add-on.
HOW TO REGISTER LINCOLN LEARNING CENTER 1. Complete a Preschool registration form in person at the Lincoln Center. INFORMATION AT DGPARKS.ORG Registration Information & Documents Required 2. Bring a copy of birth certificate, a $50 deposit and resident information to the Lincoln Center, Required Preschool Forms 935 Maple Ave. Meet the Teachers 3. You’ll receive a letter in August announcing who your Weekly Calendars child’s teacher will be as well as inviting parents to the Supply Lists Parent Orientation. Optional Homework
47 EARLY CHILDHOOD LINCOLN CENTER | 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1300
PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT Preschool Connection Ready, Set, Kindergarten This extension of the 3-year-old preschool experience With all new activities offered this session, kids will have emphasizes preschool concepts while reinforcing the fun and learn Kindergarten readiness skills in a program importance of independence, communication, literacy, that extends the preschool day. Qualified preschool arts and sciences, social, emotional and physical teachers work with children in the areas of language, development. Each week, teachers review the topics literacy, communication, social, emotional and physical learned in preschool while introducing new projects and development and arts and sciences. Activities reinforce activities. Children must be 3 years old, but not yet 4 the importance of the daily classroom routine. A small years old by Sept. 1, 2019. Registration is only available to snack and drink are served during class. Children must be those children in the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool four years old by Sept. 1, 2019. If your child is attending 3-year-old program. one of our preschool classes prior to this class, an Age: 3 Min/Max: 5/18 R/NR: $96/$106 escort will be provided from their class to Ready, Set, Location: Lincoln Center Kindergarten. Registration is only available to students Instructor: Lincoln Learning Center Staff enrolled in the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool 4/5-year-old program. No class Oct. 14. Class # Date Day Time 418014-01 9/13 - 10/18 F 8:45-11:15am Age: 4-5 Min/Max: 10/18 R/NR: $84/$104 418014-02 10/25 - 12/6 F 8:45-11:15am Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Lincoln Learning Center Staff Class # Date Day Time 418013-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 11:30am-12:30pm 418013-02 10/28 - 12/9 M 11:30am-12:30pm
48 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org EARLY CHILDHOOD Discovery Play Discovery Kids NEW DAY! Discovery Play is designed for parent and NEW DAY! Recommended for experiences child to participate together in a social play group with “discoverers,” this transitional class helps children sensory, language and fine and gross motor activities. develop listening skills, learn to follow directions and The end of each class features structured activities and improve large and fine motor skills. Caring teachers help circle time. Discover fresh activities to enhance your children work through separation issues. Structured and child’s development while sharing ideas and experiences unstructured play time is included. Children should wear with other parents. Parents and children should wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. All classes are gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Fee includes without a parent. Note: For Discovery classes, child must parent and one child. be in the age range listed within one week of the start Age: 1-3 Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $66/$86 date of the class. Location: Lincoln Center Age: 2-3.5 Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $78/$98 Instructor: Early Childhood Staff Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time Instructor: Early Childhood Staff 418500-01 9/13 - 10/18 F 9:00-10:00am Class # Date Day Time 418500-02 10/25 - 12/6 F 9:00-10:00am 418502-01 9/13 - 10/18 F 10:15-11:15am 418510-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 9:00-10:00am 418502-02 10/25 - 12/6 F 10:15-11:15am 418510-02 10/28 - 12/9 M 9:00-10:00am 418511-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 10:15-11:15am 418511-02 10/28 - 12/9 M 10:15-11:15am
. PRESCHOOL Enrichment
Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $84/$94 NEW TIME—NOW 60 MINUTES! Location: Lincoln Center Class # Day Date Time Age Math Children will go more in-depth with math MATH concepts regarding shapes, categorizing, sequencing, matching, addition and subtraction. Cheerios will be 418518-01 9/11 - 10/16 W 11:15am-12:15pm 4-5 served as a snack. 418518-02 10/23 - 12/4 W 11:15am-12:15pm 4-5 418520-01 9/13 - 10/18 F 11:15am-12:15pm 3-4 Spanish Children will learn about shapes, numbers, 418520-02 10/25 - 12/6 F 11:15am-12:15pm 3-4 letters and colors in Spanish while being introduced to SPANISH basic language. Cheerios will be served as a snack. 418516-01 9/10 - 10/15 TU 11:15am-12:15pm 3-5 418516-02 10/22 - 12/3 TU 11:15am-12:15pm 2-5 Children will learn about variety of science Science SCIENCE concepts, as well as participate in science experiments. 418519-01 9/12 - 10/17 TH 11:15am-12:15pm 4-5 Cheerios will be served as a snack. 418519-02 10/24 - 12/5 TH 11:15am-12:15pm 3-5
PARENT WORKSHOP: The 5 Red Flags Min/Max: 5/50 Location: Lincoln Center Milestones for Success will present “The 5 Red Flags.” NEW! Instructor: Milestones for Success Parents and preschool teachers may have concerns about whether Class # Date Day Time Age R/NR a child is challenged in developing physically and emotionally. There are signs to look for that may indicate therapy would be a great 418506-01 9/24 TU 7:00pm- 18+ Free 9:30pm assist. This presentation by therapists from Milestones For Kids’ Childcare Success (occupational, physical, speech and clinical social work) 418506-02 9/24 TU 7:00pm- 3-14 $20/$40 will inform you about “red flags” for intervention and the innovative 9:30pm therapies used today to bring success to the child. Childcare will be provided for a fee for parents enrolled in the presentation. 49 EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC & MOVEMENT Music Together® with Serious.Fun. with Tiny Toes Music Tiny Toes Music Each week, babies, toddlers, preschoolers and the Wondering what all the fuss is about? Dig in a little deeper grownups who love them gather for 45 minutes of in these “one and done” classes where you’ll sing and fun-filled family music time. In Music Together’s mixed dance with your child, get to know our teachers, and learn age classes, everyone participates at their own levels. about child development and our methodology all at the Babies vocalize, listen and observe; toddlers play and same time. Each week we’ll focus on a different learning experiment; and preschoolers build confidence as domain, highlighting through educational moments they emerge as classroom leader. Grownups are happy (Serious. for the grownups) and through play (Fun. for the because everyone can come to class together! Take children) all the ways to strengthen your child’s learning home the award-winning music used in class, along with through every day music and movement activities. You’ll an illustrated songbook and other resources. Fee includes have Serious. Fun. And you’ll discover the how and why parent and one child. behind all the learning taking place in Tiny Toes Music Age: 0-6 Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $193/$213 classes! We'll focus on physical development the first week Location: Lincoln Center and social emotional learning the second week. Instructor: Tiny Toes Music Age: 0-6 Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $20/$30 Class # Date Day Time Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tiny Toes Music 416110-01 9/17 - 11/5 TU 4:30-5:15pm Class # Session Date Day Time 416110-02 9/17 - 11/5 TU 5:30-6:15pm 416115-01 Session 1 11/14 TH 9:15-10:00am 416110-03 9/18 - 11/6 W 9:15-10:00am 416115-02 Session 2 11/14 TH 10:15-11:00am 416110-04 9/18 - 11/6 W 10:15-11:00am 416115-03 Session 3 11/14 TH 11:30-12:15pm 416110-05 9/18 - 11/6 W 11:30am-12:15pm 416115-04 Session 4 11/14 TH 1:00-1:45pm 416110-06 9/19 - 11/7 TH 9:15-10:00am 416115-05 Session 5 11/21 TH 9:15-10:00am 416110-07 9/19 - 11/7 TH 10:15-11:00am 416115-06 Session 6 11/21 TH 10:15-11:00am 416110-08 9/19 - 11/7 TH 11:15am-12:00pm 416115-07 Session 7 11/21 TH 11:30-12:15pm 416110-09 9/19 - 11/7 TH 1:00-1:45pm 416115-08 Session 8 11/21 TH 1:00-1:45pm
Jingle Bell Time with Age: 0-6 years Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $56/$76 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tiny Toes Music Tiny Toes Music Class # Date Day Time Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season! 416129-01 12/3 - 12/17 TU 4:30-5:15pm Have a holly jolly time with other Tiny Toes Music 416129-02 12/3 - 12/17 TU 5:30-6:15pm families as you sing and dance to your favorite songs 416129-03 12/4 - 12/18 W 9:15-10:00am in addition to well-known holiday classics. Get ready 416129-04 12/4 - 12/18 W 10:15-11:00am for festive songs, chants and fingerplays, instrument 416129-05 12/4 - 12/18 W 11:30am-12:15pm activities with sticks, eggs and drums, as well as 416129-06 12/5 - 12/19 TH 9:15-10:00am movement activities with scarves and dancing! And of 416129-07 12/5 - 12/19 TH 10:15-11:00am course, lots of laughter and fun with other friends and 416129-08 12/5 - 12/19 TH 11:15am-12:00pm families. Jingle Bell Time is the perfect class to get you 416129-09 12/5 - 12/19 TH 1:00-1:45pm in the holiday spirit. The more the merrier! For more information, visit TinyToesMusic.com. Fee includes parent and one child.
50 EARLY CHILDHOOD Tot Rock Zumbini Parent Maracas and clackers and tambourines, too; it’s musical NEW! Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini is an fun just for you! Tot Rock is a unique music and learning early childhood education program that uses original program designed specifically for 1-year-olds. Each music, dance and educational tools to promote cognitive, session focuses on a new educational theme that social, fine/gross motor skills and emotional development incorporates hand held instruments, play props, sensory for young children. Zumbini creates the ultimate bonding integration, coordination exercises and socialization. experience for families where a participating parent or Structure and unstructured time is included in each class. caregiver is paired with each child (unless siblings, in Sing, dance and play today! Learn more at rockitkids.com. which case one caregiver can have multiple children Age: 1 Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $60/$80 with them). Each session includes a Zumbini bundle: an Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids original songbook, music and plush doll to continue the fun at home! Second sibling will get a discount. Class # Date Day Time 416111-01 9/10 - 10/15 TU 9:15-9:55am Age: 0-4 Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $167/$182 416111-02 10/29 - 12/10 TU 9:15-9:55am Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Zumbini Class # Date Day Time 418509-01 9/9 - 10/14 M 10:15-11:00am Kid Rock 418509-02 9/9 - 10/14 M 5:30-6:15pm Make it a musical day! Kid Rock is a music and movement 418509-03 10/21 - 12/2 M 10:15-11:00am program designed to stimulate development through 418509-04 10/21 - 12/2 M 5:30-6:15pm interactive play. Fine and gross motor skills are improved through imagination exercises, and by using rhythm instruments and movement props such as tambourines, Zumbini Preschool maracas, scarves and a parachute. Presented in a NEW! Zumbini for schools is a fun, engaging and structured format, Kid Rock encourages cooperation effective music and dance program that promotes and following directions. Each session focuses on a new emotional, cognitive, social and fine/gross motor skill educational theme. Sing, dance and play today! Sibling development for pre-school children ages 2 to 5. Unlike discount for Kid Rock III. Learn more at rockitkids.com. Zumbini classes, Zumbini for schools does not require a Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $60/$80 participating caregiver. Each session includes a Zumbini Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids bundle: an original songbook, music and plush doll to Class # Age Date Day Time continue the fun at home! Kid Rock I Age: 2-4 Min/Max: 6/12 416112-01 2-3 9/10 - 10/15 TU 10:00-10:40am Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Zumbini 416112-02 2-3 10/29 - 12/10 TU 10:00-10:40am Class # Date Day Time R/NR Kid Rock II 418508-01 9/9 - 10/14 M 11:30am-12:00pm $167/$187 416113-01 3-5 9/10 - 10/15 TU 11:30am-12:10pm 418508-02 10/21 - 12/2 M 11:30am-12:00pm $106/$126 416113-02 3-5 10/29 - 12/10 TU 11:30am-12:10pm Kid Rock III 416113-01 1-5 9/10 - 10/15 TU 10:45-11:25am 416113-02 1-5 10/29 - 12/10 TU 10:45-11:25am
Kids in Motion Age: 1-5 Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $30/$40 Location: Lincoln Center Do your kids need an indoor space to play NEW! Class # Date Day Time and run around? Open gym time at the Lincoln Center 418505-01 9/12 - 10/17 TH 11:00am-12:00pm will offer different equipment and toys for the kids to 418505-02 10/24 - 12/5 TH 11:00am-12:00pm play with indoors on Thursdays and Fridays. Students 418505-03 9/13 - 10/18 F 11:00am-12:00pm attending open gym must have an adult present in the gym with them at all times. 418505-04 10/25 - 12/6 F 11:00am-12:00pm
51 EARLY CHILDHOOD COOKING READING Sticky Fingers Cooking Book Buddies NEW! Let your child release their inner chef! NEW! Book Buddies will cover concepts like main Students will prepare and eat healthy, globally- characters, sequencing a story, changing the ending inspired recipes all while loving and learning to cook to create a new story. A new story and author will be in a fun, engaging and irresistibly tasty way that will discussed weekly. Cheerios will be served as a snack. turn even the pickiest eaters into avid food explorers! Age: 4-5 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $84/$104 Our fun, inspiring and creative chef instructors mix Location: Lincoln Center together a sense of engagement and excitement as Instructor: Early Childhood Staff they combine the love of cooking and fun nutritional Class # Date Day Time facts (even a few bad jokes!), safe cooking skills and 418512-01 9/11 - 10/16 W 11:15am-12:15pm hygiene, jokes, geography, math skills, food culture 418512-02 10/23 - 12/4 W 11:15am-12:15pm and history to help instill a lifetime love of delicious, healthy family cooking. Your kids will have a blast every week discovering how easy and fun it is to cook Book Worms (and gobble-up!) tasty, healthy, American classics as well as globally-inspired Sticky Fingers Cooking NEW! Book Buddies will cover new story and author recipes! We practice safe chopping, measuring and every week. Parents and children will listen to a story, mixing skills, use a wide array of cooking utensils all participate in a craft, participate finger plays, puppets while creating awesomely delicious recipes from the and much more. freshest ingredients. Full recipes will be created each Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $84/$104 class with our awesome master chef Sticky Fingers Location: Lincoln Center Cooking instructors. Instructor: Early Childhood Staff Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $130/$150 Class # Age Date Day Time Location: Lincoln Center 418513-01 1-3 9/11 - 10/16 W 9:30-10:30am Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking 418513-02 1-3 10/23 - 12/4 W 9:30-10:30am Class # Date Day Time 418515-01 9/13 - 10/18 F 11:15am-12:15pm 418515-02 10/25 - 12/6 F 11:15am-12:15pm STEM-BASED FUN 418515-03 9/14 - 10/19 SA 9:30-10:30am 418515-04 10/26 - 12/7 SA 9:30-10:30am STEM Club: Preschool The Engineering For Kids Jr. STEM Club at the Lincoln Sticky Fingers Cooking Camp Learning Center will introduce young students to a new, hands-on, STEM learning lesson every week from various NEW! Let your child release their inner chef at our awesome Thanksgiving Camp. Your young engineering disciplines. Our focus is developing students’ chef will have a blast cooking up delicious, healthy problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork skills (shhhhhh!), fun Thanksgiving-inspired recipes and through hands-on, project-based learning. creating seasonal crafts. They will have a fabulous Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 8/15 R/NR: $150/$170 time discovering how easy and fun it is to cook Location: Lincoln Center and gobble-up tasty classic American and globally- Instructor: Engineering for Kids inspired Autumnal fare. Class # Date Day Time Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $117/$137 418503-01 9/11 - 10/16 W 11:30am-12:30pm Location: Lincoln Center 418503-02 10/23 - 12/4 W 11:30am-12:30pm Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking Class # Date Day Time 418514-01 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 8:30-10:30am
52 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org SIGN LANGUAGE Speak with Your Hands SEASPAR (the South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation) provides recreational Preschool programs and services for individuals with Learn a language that your child can use every disabilities served by the Downers Grove Park NEW! District and eleven other communities. day! If your child knows a little sign language or none at all, this class will have their fingers flying with lots of games, songs and fun! Each week your child will learn Trivia Challenge a new set of vocabulary and learn fun activities that they Embark on the “trivial pursuit” of a $500 cash prize at can share with your family at home. By the end of this SEASPAR’s Trivia Challenge! session, your child will be signing words, sentences and Friday, October 18 • American Legion, Downers Grove even songs. Learn a language that gets you up Doors open at 6 p.m. Games begin at 7 p.m. and moving! $25/person or $225/table of 10 Age: 3-5 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $84/$94 Proceeds benefit SEASPAR’s programs and services! Location: Lincoln Center Register online at SEASPAR.org, or call 630.960.7600. Instructor: Early Childhood Staff Class # Date Day Time 418525-01 9/10 - 10/15 TU 12:30-1:30pm 418525-02 10/22 - 12/3 TU 12:30-1:30pm
Speak with Your Hands with Parent NEW! Sign with your child! Learn a language that will increase communication and learning. Movements help children learn more vocabulary and understand more Holiday Spectacular words. Through the use of sign language, communication Enjoy an evening of fun and inspiration at SEASPAR’s with your child becomes easier. Each week you and your 13th annual Holiday Spectacular at the Theatre of child will learn new vocabulary through songs and fun Western Springs on Monday, December 3 at 7 p.m.! activities that you can use at home. Come learn to speak with your hands. A new adventure in learning awaits. The Holiday Spectacular is a showcase of SEASPAR’s participants’ talents and abilities in various arts such as Age: 1-2 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $84/$94 music, theatre, and dance. Location: Lincoln Center No tickets are necessary for this free, all-ages show! For Instructor: Early Childhood Staff more information, call 630.960.7600. Class # Date Day Time 418526-01 9/10 - 10/15 TU 10:00-11:00am SEASPAR also offers weekly 418526-02 10/22 - 12/3 TU 10:00-11:00am programs, special events, trips, Special Olympics Look for our athlete training, adapted fall program sports, a multi-sensory guide in July! room, and more for all ages! SEASPAR 4500 Belmont Road 630.960.7600 Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.960.7605 TDD SEASPAR.org 53 EARLY CHILDHOOD
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Center for Creative Arts Therapy
Arts Playschool Class Age: 3-6 R/NR: $187/$207 NEW! Through this arts-enrichment program, children will enhance Class # Date Day Time Min/Max their social emotional learning, practice mindfulness and broaden their 418521-01 9/11 - 10/16 W 12:00- 4/10 social skills. Arts Playschool brings the love of the arts and learning 2:00pm into your child’s life. We support your child in discovering more about 418521-02 10/23 - 12/4 W 12:00- 4/10 2:00pm themselves, their peers and their community. Our topics include: 418522-01 9/12 - 10/17 TH 12:00- 5/15 Identity, Stress Relief, Mindfulness, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Social 2:00pm Skills, Emotions, Relaxation, Body Awareness and Community. Lincoln 418522-02 10/24 - 12/5 TH 12:00- 5/15 Learning Students will bring a lunch and will eat before the Arts 2:00pm Playschool class begins.
Thanksgiving Arts Playschool Camp NEW! Take a break and get some shopping done while your child Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 4/10 explores the arts! Through this arts-enrichment program, children R/NR: $143/$163 will enhance their social emotional learning, practice mindfulness and Class # Date Day Time broaden their social skills. Arts Playschool brings the love of the arts and 418524-01 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm learning into your child’s life. We support your child in discovering more about themselves, their peers and their community. Our topics include: Identity, Stress Relief, Mindfulness, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Social Skills, Emotions, Relaxation, Body Awareness and Community.
Winter Arts Playschool Camp Take a break and get some shopping done while your child explores the arts! Through this arts-enrichment program, children will enhance their Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 4/13 social emotional learning, practice mindfulness and broaden their social R/NR: $175/$195 skills. Arts Playschool brings the love of the arts and learning into your Class # Date Day Time child’s life. We support your child in discovering more about themselves, 418523-01 12/16 - 12/19 M-TH 9:00am- their peers and their community. Our topics include: Identity, Stress 12:00pm Relief, Mindfulness, Self-Esteem, Relationships, Social Skills, Emotions, Relaxation, Body Awareness and Community.
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FUN, ENGAGING FRIENDLY TIME FOR DAILY DISCOUNTS AGE-BASED AND SAFE HOMEWORK ON SELECT ENRICHMENT SUPERVISED & AFTERNOON DISTRICT ACTIVITIES ENVIRONMENT SNACK PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION INFORMATION TRANSPORTATION The Downers Grove Park District will not only NOW ENROLLING FOR 2019-2020 provide safe transportation between participating All students in grades K-6 are eligible for enrollment. District 58 schools and the Lincoln Center, but Registration is ongoing, in person at the Lincoln Center. also will connect participants to specific programs Online, phone and fax registration are not available. offered at the District! All registration forms must be completed and required fees must be paid to register. Part-time enrollment must maintain consistent days.
2019-2020 MONTHLY FEES DAYS BEFORE AFTER BEFORE & CARE CARE AFTER CARE A $50 non-refundable fee is required at time of registration. 3 DAYS $103 $197 $276 Remaining fees are divided into 10 equal monthly payments and are billed on the 15th of each month from August to May. 4 DAYS $125 $244 $347 Tuition may also be paid-in-full at the time of registration. 5 DAYS $135 $287 $400 Mondays afternoons are an additional $15
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS HOURS CHOOSE BEFORE CARE, AFTER CARE OR BOTH! BEFORE SCHOOL: 6:30-8:00am All students must arrive no later than 7:45am PART TIME: Three or four days per week AFTER SCHOOL: FULL TIME: Five days per week Monday: 2:00-6:30pm Tuesday-Friday: 3:00-6:30pm
LINCOLN CENTER 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE | 630.963.1300 56 the CARE OL before O & after SCHOOLSCH CARE school DAY OFF ADVENTURES OPEN TO ALL K-6TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS! LINK Day Off Adventures offer field trips, special events NEW! RECEIVE DISCOUNTS or themed days and will be filled with sports, arts and ON SELECT PROGRAMS crafts group games and more. The Downers Grove Park District connects LINK All registrations are based on program space, staffing participants to additional recreation programs at a and enrollment. Be sure to enroll by the “register by” date. discounted rate! The LINK staff will ensure safe drop Children will need to bring a sack lunch, drink, afternoon off to and from programs located in the Lincoln snack and a backpack to all LINK Day Off Adventures. Center that take place during LINK hours or directly following LINK hours. Location: Lincoln Center Program Time R/NR Parents Night Out LINK Day Off Adventures 9:00am-4:00pm $45/$65 Magic Class LINK Participants: $40 Amigos Youth Spanish Club Before Care 6:30-9:00am $10/$15 Speak With Your Hands After Care 4:00-6:30pm $10/$15 Celebration Slime: New Year’s Lab Experience Small Bites Date Theme/Trip Code Register By Sticky Fingers Cooking 10/14 Get Air 419901-01 10/4 ® LEGO STEM Workshops: Jurassic Brick Land! 10/15 Goebbert’s Pumpkin Patch 419901-04 10/4 LEGO® STEM Workshops—JEDI Engineering: Mission 11/25 Sports Day at Lincoln Center 419901-07 11/15 to Space! 11/26 Movie at AMC 419901-10 11/15 RoboThink Fall After School Robotics Program Safe Kids at Home and Away 11/27 Bulls/Sox Academy 419901-13 11/15 Babysitting for Success 12/2 Enchanted Castle 419901-16 11/22 Backyard Naturalists 12/23 Movie at Lincoln Center 419901-19 12/13 History Detectives Afterschool Workshop 12/26 Bowling 419901-22 12/13 Art Club 12/27 Main Event 419901-25 12/13 Creating With Clay—It’s Pottery for Kids! LOL Improv 12/30 Day at Lincoln Center 419901-28 12/20 Ballet I Ballet I/II Ballet II Pre-K Ballet/Tap II Pre-K Ballet/Hip Hop Pre-K Jazz/Hip Hop II Boys Hip Hop Hip Hop Irish Dance: Beginner Irish Dance: Heavy Shoe Intro to Music Theory LINCOLN CENTER 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE | 630.963.1300 Tap I 57 YOUTH INTEREST LINCOLN CENTER | 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1300 JUST FOR FUN Chess Scholars Camp This camp is designed for both beginners and experienced young players. All participants learn cool Parents Night Out new strategies at the appropriate level from a renowned Are you desperately in need of a night out but have Chess Scholars coach. Each class consists of a fun, nowhere safe to stash the kids for a few hours? We’ve interactive teaching period, guided practice time and got you covered. Enjoy an evening away as your children competition with prizes. Each camper takes homes a are entertained with a variety of games, movies, crafts chess set and an award. Please bring a snack each day. and pizza. Please note: Children must be toilet trained. Age: 6-13 Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $104/$124 Registration is required one week in advance. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Chess Scholars Age: 3-12 Min/Max: 8/17 Class # Date Day Time R/NR: $20/$30 LINK Participant: $15 411006-01 12/30 - 1/3 M/TH/F 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time 470500-01 10/4 F 6:00-9:00pm Amigos Youth Spanish Club 470500-02 11/1 F 6:00-9:00pm Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! In 470500-03 12/6 F 6:00-9:00pm Afterschool Amigos Spanish Club, children learn numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and Magic Class more! We sing, clap and count our way towards learning the Spanish language. No class Oct. 31 and Nov. 28. Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 6/12 a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks. Amaze Location: Lincoln Center family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, Instructor: After School Enrichment Solutions coins, mind-reading and more! Children are grouped by age and learn tricks that are age-appropriate. Brand new Class # Date Day Time R/NR tricks are always taught at each session! All materials are 411015-01 9/12 - TH 4:00-5:00pm $104/$124 10/17 LINK Participant: $100 provided. Each child receives a magic kit to take home. 411015-02 10/24 - TH 4:00-5:00pm $104/$124 Age: 5-12 Min/Max: 10/20 12/12 LINK Participant: $100 R/NR: $20/$40 LINK Participant: $18 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Gary Kantor Class # Date Day Time 411037-01 10/7 M 4:00-4:55pm 411037-02 12/11 W 6:45-7:40pm
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Speak With Your Hands Halloween Science: NEW! Learn a language that your child can use every A Horrifying Haunted Lab Hour day! If your child knows a little sign language or none at all, Investigate what makes Halloween so chilling in this this class will have their fingers flying with lots of games, electrifying science workshop. Have fun with weird and songs and fun! Each week, your child will learn a new set wacky concepts like pumpkins puking, static-powered of vocabulary and explore fun activities that they can share witches, healthy Halloween pranks, the science secrets of a with your family at home. By the end of this session, your fall creepy carnival, boo-tiful balloon experiments, sickening child will be signing words, sentences and even songs. scents, blood and bruises and more! Kids will have a blast Learn a language that gets you up and moving! with horrifying Halloween exploration and they won’t even Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Lincoln Center realize they are acquiring new science concepts. Themed R/NR: $84/$104 LINK Participant: $80 souvenirs included. This is a drop-off class. Class # Age Date Day Time Age: 6-13 Min/Max: 7/15 R/NR: $25/$45 411065-01 5-8 9/12 - 10/17 TH 4:00-5:00pm Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Lisa Lombardi 411065-02 5-8 10/24 - 12/5 TH 4:00-5:00pm Class # Date Day Time 411065-03 8-11 9/12 - 10/17 TH 5:00-6:00pm 411002-01 10/12 SA 3:00-4:00pm 411065-04 8-11 10/24 - 12/5 TH 5:00-6:00pm
Fall Fest Sweets and Treats Holiday Glamour Hair Moms, bring your daughters to this amazing class and What better way to celebrate the fall, but with a class full of learn the skills in order to create a variety of simple goodies. Each child will receive an awesome Fall Fest tray up do’s and braids for the holidays. Forget going to that will be filled with cookies and brownies. Use frosting the beauty shop every time she needs her hair done and toppings to design a baker’s masterpiece to show for dance, cheer, gymnastics, school play or even the off to family and friends. This special class would not be holidays. A variety of style will be taught to accommodate complete without designing awesome trick-or-treat bags. different age groups. Each girl will choose from a sparkly Ages 3 to 6 must be accompanied by an adult. collection of clips and glitters to polish off their new Age: 3-12 Min/Max: 12/30 R/NR: $33/$53 glamour look. Goodie bags are included. Location: Lincoln Center Age: 4-12 Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $39/$59 Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties 411007-01 9/27 F 6:30-7:30pm Class # Date Day Time 411062-01 11/1 F 6:30am-7:30pm The History and Science of M&M’s, Candy Corn Holiday Time with and Marshmallow Peeps Your American Girl Doll Girls, bring your American Girl doll or any other similar NEW! Kids can become an expert on three beloved candies as we explore the rich history of where M&M’s, sized doll to this awesome class. Design adorable outfits to candy corn and Peeps originated. Participants will celebrate the holidays. This class will also include holiday- transform into scientists to conduct several candy themed jewelry making. Our activity wouldn’t be complete experiments to gain a deeper understanding of these without a trip to the beauty shop, where you will find a nostalgic sweets. Class will culminate with taste tests and variety of hair clips and ribbons perfect for the holiday other candy-themed activities all while building self- celebration. Ages 3 to 5 must be accompanied by parent. esteem in an electrifying educational setting. This is a Age: 3-12 Min/Max: 12/30 R/NR: $34/$54 child’s dream class and all about putting the fun back into Location: Lincoln Center learning! This is a drop-off class. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Age: 5-12 Min/Max: 7/15 R/NR: $25/$45 Class # Date Day Time Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Lisa Lombardi 411010-01 11/14 TH 6:30-7:30pm
Class # Date Day Time 411000-01 10/12 SA 2:00-3:00pm 59 YOUTH INTEREST Celebration Slime: HEALTH & SAFETY New Year’s Lab Experience 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5…Celebrate the magic leading up to New Safe Kids at Home & Away Year’s Eve by making outrageously fun seasonal slime! This interactive class focuses on thinking safely and Kids will have the slime of their life with slime-themed making safe choices. Simple rules kids can use in many games. They will deck out their slime with ingredients situations will be taught. Kids learn what to do in an like confetti, sparkles, snow, scents and more. Class will emergency, when to call 911 and how to deal with culminate with a mini midnight-style “balloon drop” strangers. Bicycle, skateboard and in-line skating safety, resulting in a confetti, treat and souvenir storm for all the playground rules, water safety and more are covered. slime experts. This will be a New Year’s to remember. All kids take home their slime and souvenirs. Children need Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 4/10 to be able to easily follow directions in this drop-off class. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tracy Gustello Class Name Class # Date Day Time R/NR Age: 5-13 Min/Max: 5/15 Safe Kids at Home 418517- 11/13 W 4:15- $18/$24 R/NR: $25/$45 LINK Participant: $20 & Away 01 5:15pm LINK: $15 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Safe Kids at Home 418517- 11/13 W 5:30- $18/$24 Class # Date Day Time & Away with First Aid 02 6:30pm LINK: $15 411001-01 12/3 TU 4:30-5:30pm CPR Skills for Babysitters Adorable Christmas Puppies Further your skills and make yourself the most marketable Boys and girls, have you ever dreamed of owning a pet? babysitter in your neighborhood! Focus on rescue Each child will have an adorable dog to stuff and bring techniques for full arrest victims from newborn to 12 to life. You will then select a special name for your new years of age. The course also covers conscious and puppy to fill out on his or her birth certificate. We will unconscious choking, rescue breathing and AED use. also be decorating T-shirts, a rhinestone collar and a Certification is valid for two years. blanket to lie on. Children 3 to 6 years of age must be Age: 10-15 Min/Max: 8/10 R/NR: $42/$60 accompanied by an adult. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Juli Wascher Age 3-12 Min/Max: 12/20 Class # Date Day Time R/NR: $39/$59 Location: Lincoln Center 411012-01 10/17 TH 5:00-8:00pm Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Class # Date Day Time 411063-01 12/9 M 6:30-7:30pm Babysitting for Success Discussions, role-playing activities and practical Amazing Gingerbread Houses experiences are all part of this class that covers diapering, feeding and playing with children, child development, This class is meant to be a special family night to emergencies and first aid. Bring a snack and a doll to each celebrate the holiday. Take the time out of your busy class. Resource materials are included. Students receive a schedule to enjoy designing and decorating a special certificate of completion for the eight-hour class. gingerbread house together. We will provide everything Age: 10-16 Min/Max: 8/20 you need along with a special holiday snack and R/NR: $43/$50 LINK Participant: $39 beverage. One gingerbread house per family. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tracy Gustello Age: 3-12 with parent Min/Max: 5/20 Class # Date Day Time Fee per Family R/NR: $36/$56 446025-01 10/21, 10/23, M/TU/TH 10/21: 5:00-8:00pm Location: Lincoln Center 10/28 10/23: 5:00-8:00pm Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties 10/28: 5:00-7:00pm Class # Date Day Time 411061-01 12/19 TH 6:30-7:30pm
60 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org YOUTH INTEREST COOKING Sticky Fingers Cooking NEW! Let your child release their inner chef! Students will prepare and eat healthy, globally-inspired recipes COOKING SKILLS & WORLD CUISINE: all while loving and learning to cook in a fun, engaging Chef-Led Student Cooking and irresistibly tasty way that will turn even the pickiest eaters into avid food explorers! Inspiring and creative This class explores the culture and cuisine of five chef instructors mix together a sense of engagement countries. Young chefs will learn how to follow a recipe, and excitement as they combine the love of cooking and prepare and cook ingredients. Students will be challenged nutritional facts (even a few bad jokes!). Safe cooking skills to use a wide variety of equipment and tools safely and and hygiene, jokes, geography, math skills, food culture effectively and will be able to eat what they cook every and history to help instill a lifetime love of delicious, class. Graduates of this program are able to cook a healthy family cooking. Your kids will have a blast every balanced healthy meal. All students must have closed week discovering how easy and fun it is to cook (and toe shoes, hair pulled back and no jewelry on for safety gobble-up!) tasty, healthy, American classics as well as purposes. Allergy forms must be completed before globally-inspired Sticky Fingers Cooking recipes! We participation. practice safe chopping, measuring and mixing skills, use a Age: 11-14 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $225/$245 wide array of cooking utensils all while creating awesomely Location: Lincoln Center delicious recipes from the freshest ingredients. Full recipes Class # Date Day Time will be created each class with our awesome master chef 411059-01 9/11 - 10/9 W 4:00-6:00pm Sticky Fingers Cooking instructors. 411059-02 10/23 - 11/20 W 4:00-6:00pm Age: 5-11 Min/Max: 8/12 Location: Lincoln Center R/NR: $141/$161 LINK Participant: $134 COOKING SKILLS & WORLD CUISINE: Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking Class # Date Day Time Small Bites 411023-01 9/9 - 10/14 M 4:00-5:00pm This program teaches students about nutrition and 411023-02 9/14 - 10/19 SA 11:00am-12:00pm healthy cooking through a series of one-hour lessons 411023-03 10/21 - 12/2 M 4:00-5:00pm combining nutrition and knife-free cooking. Students 411023-04 10/26 - 12/7 SA 11:00am-12:00pm are given the opportunity to connect math, language arts and science concepts to hands on experiences that will give them the tools to live longer, healthier lives. Sticky Fingers Cooking Camp Students will also make and enjoy a snack every class. Let your child release their inner chef at our All students must have closed toe shoes, hair pulled back NEW! awesome Thanksgiving Camp. Young chefs will have and no jewelry for safety purposes. Allergy forms must be a blast cooking up delicious, healthy (shhhhhh!), fun completed and signed to participation. Thanksgiving-inspired recipes and creating seasonal Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Lincoln Center crafts. They will have a fabulous time discovering how R/NR: $105/$125 LINK Participant: $100 easy and fun it is to cook and gobble-up tasty classic Class # Age Date Day Time American and globally-inspired Autumnal fare. 411060-01 5-6 9/10 - 10/8 TU 4:00-5:00pm Age: 5-11 Min/Max: 8/12 R/NR: $176/$196 411060-02 6-8 9/12 - 10/10 TH 4:00-5:00pm Location: Lincoln Center 411060-03 5-6 10/22 - 11/19 TU 4:00-5:00pm Instructor: Sticky Fingers Cooking 411060-04 6-8 10/24 - 11/21 TH 4:00-5:00pm Class # Date Day Time 411024-01 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 8:30-11:30am
61 YOUTH INTEREST STEM-BASED FUN RoboThink Fall After School Robotics Program LEGO® STEM Workshops: NEW! Build a robot and play an exciting game of robot soccer in this fun bot workshop! Our lesson plans are Jurassic Brick Land! built around RoboThink’s proprietary kits, plans and STEM Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Put on curriculum, designed by teachers and engineers. The your hiking boots and camouflage—you’re about to activities are interactive, hands-on and engaging to promote enter Jurassic Brick Land! Students will build a world learning in a fun way! No prior experience required. that comes to life with gentle Brontosaurus, ferocious Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/20 Velociraptor, terrifying T. Rex and more. Each week, R/NR: $220/$240 LINK Participant $210 students will learn fascinating facts about amazing Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: RoboThink dinosaurs and other extinct animals that roamed the Class # Date Day Time earth and swam the seas during the age of dinosaurs. Our proprietary kits and model plans incorporate gears, 411018-01 9/19 - 11/14 TH 5:00-6:30pm axles, motors, battery packs, remote controls and other technic LEGO® components. Our specialized project kits and model plans are sure to challenge all grade and skill RoboThink Family levels. Come learn, build and play at Jurassic Brick Land Battle Royale Workshop after school classes. Have fun with your family and learn how to build robots, Age: 5-9 Min/Max: 8/18 then battle your creations against other robots in our R/NR: $59/$79 LINK Participant: $55 exciting workshop! Price is based on a team of two Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz consisting of one adult and one child ages 6 to 12. Learn Class # Date Day Time how to use RoboThink’s innovative robotics pieces, 411008-01 10/2 - 10/23 W 5:00-6:00pm motors, switches, axles and gears to build robot models of all sizes, shapes and functions. Towards the end of the event each team will be battling their robots in a battle ® LEGO STEM Workshops - royale. The team with the last fully intact robot wins! Our lesson plans are built around RoboThink’s proprietary JEDI Engineering: kits, plans and STEM curriculum designed by teachers Mission to Space! and engineers. The activities are interactive, hands-on and engaging to promote learning in a fun way! No prior Join us on an adventurous journey through space! Build a experience required. world where rebels and the dark side start epic battles. Each week, students will learn about real-life space exploration Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/20 Fee Per Couple (R/NR): $35/$55 during our engaging lessons. Using our proprietary project Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: RoboThink kits and model plans, students will use their engineering Class # Date Day Time skills to build different moving models each week. Build 411017-01 9/21 SA 10:00am-12:00pm motorized models that represent spacecraft from your favorite popular space movie as well as models related to the NASA space program. Our one-of-a-kind models RoboThink Soccer Bot incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors and battery packs! Workshop During this unit, students will learn some of the science behind launching things into orbit, will hear about the most- NEW! Build a robot and play an exciting game of robot distant manmade object in the universe, and discuss what it soccer in this fun bot workshop! Our lesson plans are is like to be an astronaut in space. built around RoboThink’s proprietary kits, plans and STEM curriculum designed by teachers and engineers. The Age: 5-9 Min/Max: 8/18 activities are interactive, hands-on and engaging to promote R/NR: $59/$79 LINK Participant: $55 learning in a fun way! No prior experience required. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Age: 6-12 Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $35/$55 Class # Date Day Time Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: RoboThink 411009-01 11/13 - 12/11 W 5:00-6:00pm Class # Date Day Time 411016-01 11/16 SA 10:00am-12:00pm
62 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org YOUTH INTEREST FOR TWEENS & TEENS Teen Skating and More NEW! Join us for a trip to Funway Entertainment Center in Batavia, Illinois. We will start the night off roller skating Tween/Teen Life Coaching: and will have access to arcade games and attractions Smashing The 7 “Soft Skills” (outdoor activities will be weather permitting). Each person will receive a $20 playcard to be used toward Employers consistently state that our youth aren’t the fun! Food and snacks will be available to purchase. prepared for the workplace. Communication and This trip will depart from the Woodridge Park District enthusiasm come up as the #1 and #2 missing skills. Community Center. This is a cooperative program In this class, teens will develop soft skills like networking, between the Park Districts of Lisle, Westmont, Downers time management, teamwork and problem solving. Grove, Clarendon Hills, Darien and Bolingbrook. We will attack these skills in a very entertaining age- appropriate manner that will keep tweens and teens Age: 12-14 Min/Max: 5/8 R/NR: $35/$45 engaged. This drop-off class is taught by a Certified Location: Woodridge Park District Community Center Professional Life Coach at Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc. Class # Date Day Time Age: 11-17 Min/Max: 7/15 R/NR: $37/$57 446000-01 9/17 TU 5:00-9:00pm Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Class # Date Day Time Teen Trip to Statesville 411003-01 11/12 TU 7:00-8:30pm Haunted Prison NEW! Get ready for a haunted house trip that will Got Self-Esteem & Leadership? scare even the bravest of teens! Hop on our bus as Through creative expression in an incredibly fun we chauffeur you to one of Chicago’s best haunted workshop, kids will have the chance to cultivate self- houses, Statesville Haunted Prison and City of the Dead. worth and won’t even realize they are working on self- Fee includes a VIP ticket admission, transportation and esteem. What to expect? Interactive self-esteem booster supervision. VIP tickets also include a fast pass, so no games such as Splat Ball Scatter, Lollipop Marathon, waiting in long lines! Registration deadline is Sept. 27. King’s Throne, Balloon Bust, Jelly Belly Bash, Pick One Departs from Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center. Word, Doormat Dash, Compliment Cafe and more! Age: 11-16 Min/Max: 10/12 R/NR: $60/$78 Don’t be surprised if there is a bit more pep in their Location: Lisle Park District step after this workshop. Research shows that children Class # Date Day Time who had opportunities to build self-esteem as a child, display higher leadership skills later in life. Kids will learn 446002-01 10/11 F 6:00-9:00pm from a Certified Professional Life Coach the hottest tips in building self-esteem and being happy leaders. Teen Photography Class Self-esteem is always a work in progress, but this will be a transformational kick off. In a self-absorbed and NEW! Take that camera out of automatic mode competitive world, garnering and keeping self-esteem is and learn what all the wheels and buttons do on an sometimes a tall order, but this class will help harness it! SLR camera. This class is for students who are new to photography. Note: Because every camera is different in Age: 7-13 Min/Max: 7/15 R/NR: $25/$45 its operations and controls, you must bring your camera Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Lisa Lombardi manual to class. This is a cooperative program between Class # Date Day Time the Park Districts of Lisle, Westmont, Downers Grove, 411005-01 9/13 F 7:00-8:00pm Clarendon Hills, Darien and Bolingbrook. Program meets at Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Ave. Age: 13-17 Min/Max: 1/1 R/NR: $36/$50 Location: Darien Park District, 7301 Fairview Ave. Class # Date Day Time 446001-01 11/16 SA 9:00am-12:00pm
63 ADULT INTEREST LINCOLN CENTER | 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1300
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD DVD Mysteries of Greece Following a tour of Athens historic sites, Rudy Maxa will take us to Delphi, a medieval monastery on to the Peloponnesian Peninsula, Santorini, a little respite on Mykonos. Then travel on to sacred Delos, ANNUAL which is an uninhabited island covered with ancient ruins. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/50 AC/R/NR: FREE/$5/$7 HOLIDAY Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day Time CELEBRATION 471005-01 11/20 W 10:00-11:00am Kick off your holiday with a special concert at the Recreation Center! We have a couple of great entertainers San Antonio Christmas lined up! Watch Ron & Sandie perform On the road again with Joseph Rosendo as we celebrate the holiday a high energy sing and swing show in the festival town of San Antonio, Texas. The locals will celebrate featuring pop, big band, country music, the season along the famous River Walk, surrounded by songs, as well as 1950s and 1960s rock n’ roll. decorations and plenty of holiday cheer. This will truly be a multi- Enjoy a delicious, buffet lunch before cultural, multi-religious, multifaceted celebration not to be missed! the performance. Deadline to register Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/50 AC/R/NR: FREE/$5/$7 is Nov. 26. Location: Lincoln Center Age: 55+ Min/Max: 30/100 Class # Date Day Time R/NR: $30/$45 471009-01 12/18 W 10:00-11:00am Downers Grove Recreation Center Class # Date Day Time 471023-01 12/11 W 11:30am-2:00pm
64 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org ADULT INTEREST HEALTH & SAFETY Hunter Safety Education Passing a Hunter Safety class is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1980, who wants an Illinois hunting First Aid Training license. This course also meets the requirements for adult This course covers medical emergencies, hemorrhage hunters in many other states. Children under 12 must be control, splinting and environmental emergencies. This accompanied by a parent or guardian. You must attend all class also focuses on what to do before emergency sessions and pass an exam to receive a certificate. medical services arrive. Certification is valid for two years. Age: 12+ Min/Max: 10/30 Fee: Free Age: 18+ Min/Max: 8/15 R/NR: $45/$68 Location: Lincoln Center Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Juli Wascher Instructor: Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Class # Date Day Time Class # Date Day Time 471002-01 9/12 TH 6:00-9:00pm 471004-01 9/10 - 9/19 TU/TH 6:30-10:00pm
Adult CPR & AED Training Rules of the Road Sponsored by the State of Illinois, prepare for the general This course covers CPR for the adult victim (over eight written and road sign exam and updates on the Rules of years of age) along with rescue techniques for conscious the Road. and unconscious choking victims. The course also covers the use of the AED. Certification is valid for two years. Age: 50+ Min/Max: 10/30 Fee: Free Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: State of Illinois Age: 18+ Min/Max: 8/15 R/NR: $45/$68 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Juli Wascher Class # Date Day Time 471049-01 10/21 M 1:30-3:30pm Class # Date Day Time 471000-01 10/10 TH 6:00-9:00pm AARP Smart Driver Course Successful completion of the two-day safety course CPR/Basic Life Support for may qualify those over 55 for a reduction in their liability Healthcare Providers insurance plan. The program is not connected with the written driving exam. Members must bring their AARP This class is for healthcare professionals. All students should cards to receive the member rate. have previous CPR training. Class includes adult, child and infant CPR and AED as well as two rescuer CPR, bag valve Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/30 masks and conscious/unconscious choking victims. Fee: AARP Member $20/Non-Member $25 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: AARP Age: 18+ Min/Max: 8/15 R/NR: $45/$68 Class # Date Day Time Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Juli Wascher 471031-01 9/4 - 9/5 W/TH 9:00am-1:00pm Class # Date Day Time 471031-02 11/6 - 11/7 W/TH 9:00am-1:00pm 471003-01 10/24 TH 6:00-10:00pm THE GREAT DEBATE: Medicare Infant & Child CPR Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement Designed for childcare providers, teachers and parents. Confused about Medicare options? Learn how to This course focuses on rescue techniques for full arrest distinguish between the two Medicare health plan victims from newborn to two years of age. The course options, discover “hidden” costs, understand the also covers conscious and unconscious choking along mechanics of how these plans work with costs, co-pays, with rescue breathing. The use of an AED is discussed. co-insurance and more. Medicare education provides Certification is valid for two years. knowledge and peace of mind in making an informed Age: 18+ Min/Max: 8/15 R/NR: $45/$68 decision on a Medicare health plan. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Juli Wascher Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/30 AC/R/NR: Free/$5/$7 Class # Date Day Time Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Mary Beth Fencl 471001-01 11/7 TH 6:00-9:00pm Class # Date Day Time 471056-01 11/8 F 1:00-2:00pm 65 ADULT CENTER LINCOLN CENTER | 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1300
Play for Life! Pursue fulfilling activities including recreation, education, health, nutrition and social service with programs designed for, but not limited to, adults 55 years and older. The Adult Center is located on the third level of Lincoln Center.
BECOME A MEMBER ANNUAL FEE The Downers Grove Park District Adult Center RESIDENTS: $25 | NON-RESIDENTS: $30 was established for active, fun-loving adults AS A TOKEN OF OUR APPRECIATION in the community and provides social service FOR YOUR SUPPORT, RECEIVE: programs, informal seminars, health checks, Membership Photo ID Card entertainment and more. A wide variety of FREE subscription to Connections Newsletter classes, parties, day trips and clubs are offered (6x/year) Non-members: $5/year to encourage friendship and socialization FREE monthly Lunchtime BINGO and we are always looking to expand and improve the programs we offer. You have the FREE Popcorn Matinee opportunity to become a member of the Adult Discounts on trips Center and receive numerous benefits through Annual Membership Appreciation Party that membership.
66 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org ADULT CENTER Dial-A-Ride ADULT CENTER CLUBS Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb shared The Center offers many weekly activities including: ride service for Downers Grove Bridge Bunco Chess Township residents who are 65 and over. It is also a service for qualified Pinochle Mah Jong Pokeno persons with disabilities of any age. Poker Domino Canasta In order to ride Dial-A-Ride you must have a permanent address in Downers SOCIAL CLUBS LIFELONG LEARNING Grove Township. Motels, hotels, Craft Club Rules of the Road extended stays and temporary housing Red Hat Chapter Defensive Driving Class are not eligible for our Dial-A-Ride service. Appointments for rides are Volunteer Opportunities LEISURE ACTIVITIES two days in advance for personal trips & PROGRAMS Red Hat Book Club and seven days in advance for medical Popcorn Matinee Movies SERVICES & BENEFITS appointments within the Township of Downers Grove area. Service is provided Bingo Golf (Discounted Rate) from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday through Theme Parties Income Tax Assistance Friday. The fare is $3 for each one-way One-day Trips (AARP) ride. New limited service on holidays– $5 fare one way on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Lunchtime Bingo Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. In order to use the service, riders must It’s a Bingo bonanza on the last Wednesday of each month! have a valid RTA or ADA card. Questions Get the party started early by coming for lunch! and registration contact the Township at Social hour/lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts 630.719.6670. at 12:30 p.m. Pay at the door. Age: 18+ Min/Max: 10/30 AC/R/NR: Free/$1/$1 Lincoln Center Volunteer Date Day Time Opportunities 9/25 W 11:30am-2:00pm Volunteers are vital to the Adult Center. 10/30 W 11:30am-2:00pm Volunteerism is one of the easiest and 11/27 W 11:30am-2:00pm best ways to become involved and the primary way many services are provided. Volunteers enjoy the many Popcorn Matinee benefits of volunteering, including Enjoy feature films on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each meeting new people, learning new skills, month. accomplishing projects and assisting behind the scenes with monthly Age: 18+ Min/Max: 10/80 AC/R/NR: Free/$1/$1 Lincoln Center parties and special events. For more Date Day Time Movie Rating information, call 630.963.1300. 9/12 Th 1:00pm Paterno TV-MA 9/26 Th 1:00pm The Commuter PG-13 Scarlett Bloomers 10/10 Th 1:00pm Paris Can Wait PG Red Hat Chapter 10/24 Th 1:00pm Green Book PG-13 Ladies! Join the red-hat revolution! 11/14 Th 1:00pm Old Man & The Gun PG-13 From monthly get-togethers at the 12/12 Th 1:00pm The Man Who Invented Christmas PG Lincoln Center to the Red Hat Book Club, a weekly games group and Lunch 12/26 Th 1:00pm Stan & Ollie PG Bunch outings, the Downers Grove Park District Scarlett Bloomers do it all. For more information, please call the Adult Center at 630.963.1300.
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REMINDER! ALL TRIPS DEPART FROM AND RETURN TO THE LINCOLN CENTER LOCATED AT 935 MAPLE AVE. TRIPS & TOURS IN DOWNERS GROVE LINCOLN CENTER | 935 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1300
Patterson Glass Tour Club Arcada Rockin' Oldies MUNDELEIN, IL Tribute Show and Lunch LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ST. CHARLES, IL What talent! Tour the Patterson Glass studio, gallery and LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY hot shop, and watch a demonstration to learn how art Enjoy a Vegas-Style tribute to the legends of rock & roll glass is made. Glass tends to be in constant motion and with music of Elvis, Roy Orbison, Dean Martin, Frankie has a certain amount of unpredictability, which makes Avalon and more. This high-energy program will have you it fun for the artist as well as their audience! After our tapping your toes and singing along! Before the show, visit, we will have lunch on our own at Elly’s Restaurant. we will enjoy a feast of cheese ravioli, meatballs, garden Registration deadline is Aug. 28. salad, cannoli, bread, soft drinks and cash bar. Club Age: 55+ Min/Max: 7/13 AC/R/NR: $30/$40/$50 Arcada has a “speakeasy” motif and a cozy atmosphere. Class # Date Day Time Registration deadline is Aug. 21. 471070-01 9/11 W 10:00am-3:30pm Age: 55+ Min/Max: 7/13 AC/R/NR: $65/$75/$85 Class # Date Day Time Black Point Estate Tour 471072-01 9/19 TH 10:45am-4:00pm and Lunch Cruise Tiki Terrace Lunch and Show LAKE GENEVA, WI HEAVY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DES PLAINES, IL Join us on this fun-filled trip. A docent will direct us to LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY the beautiful Black Point Estate of Chicago beer baron, Aloha! Join us for an afternoon featuring a Hawaiian Luau Conrad Siepp. This ornate Queen Anne Victorian 20- with a family-style lunch and a one-hour dance show room summer home features the most intact collection with performances from the South Pacific. Join in the of Victorian furnishings in the Midwest. After the atmosphere by wearing your bright mumu or flowered tour, we will take a lunch cruise around Lake Geneva. shirt! Registration deadline is Sept. 3. Transportation provided by Windy City Limos. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/13 AC/R/NR: $68/$78/$88 Registration deadline is Aug. 21. Class # Date Day Time Age: 55+ Min/Max: 18/21 AC/R/NR: $126/$136/$146 471073-01 10/4 F 10:45am-5:15pm Class # Date Day Time 471071-01 9/18 W 7:00am-4:00pm
68 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org TRIPS & TOURS Kenosha Civil War Museum Miller Brewery Tour and Lunch and Lunch MILWAUKEE, WI KENOSHA, WI MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY HEAVY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Enjoy a guided tour highlighting over 160 years of brewing history, starting of course, with a beer! The Be immersed in the sights and sounds of a Union Civil tour seamlessly blends the rich history of Miller Brewing War camp during a guided tour at the Kenosha Civil War Company with the modern technology of today’s Museum. View a railroad car carrying passengers and brewing process. Step back in time to their famous soldiers, see a steamboat that transported passengers underground caves and move forward to the 21st Century home after the war and more. This 16,000-square-foot Brew House, packaging and distribution centers. Beer museum also has a gift shop. Lunch will be at the House samples are available at various stops as well as water and of Gerhard Restaurant nearby where you will have your soft drinks. A souvenir glass is yours to take home. Lunch choice of two delicious entrees. Registration deadline is will be on your own one block away at the Mad Rooster Sept. 11. Restaurant. Registration deadline is Oct. 4. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/13 AC/R/NR: $60/$70/$80 Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/13 AC/R/NR: $30/$40/$50 Class # Date Day Time Class # Date Day Time 471074-01 10/9 W 9:15am-4:00pm 471077-01 11/1 F 9:00am-4:30pm Halim Time and Glass Remembering Marshall Field’s Museum and Lunch Christmas and Lunch EVANSTON, IL JOLIET, IL MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Discover a world of beauty and craftsmanship on a For more than 150 years, no Christmas was complete guided tour featuring displays with over 1,100 timepieces without a visit to Marshall Field’s department store. Visit including tower clocks, pocket watches, automations the Jacob Henry Mansion for an illustrated talk by Leslie and more. The Louis Comfort Tiffany tour is full of his Goddard, who will discuss the store’s beloved holiday paintings, housewares, decorative arts, mosaics and traditions, including the Walnut Room tree, window his beautiful windows. Lunch in the Museum Café is displays, toy department and of course, Uncle Mistletoe provided. You will be contacted for your lunch selection. and his family! Before this program, we’ll have a delicious After lunch, there will be time to shop in the museum’s lunch. After the program, we’ll move to their beautiful gift shop. Registration deadline is Sept. 18. Old Central Church for a pipe organ concert. Registration Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/13 AC/R/NR: $56/$66/$76 deadline is Oct. 11. Class # Date Day Time Age: 55+ Min/Max: 8/13 AC/R/NR: $70/$80/$90 471075-01 10/16 W 9:00am-2:30pm Class # Date Day Time 471078-01 11/13 W 10:00am-4:00pm Hollywood Casino Patsy Cline Christmas Show AURORA, IL MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and Lunch Do you feel lucky? With over 53,000 square feet of spine- UTICA, IL tingling casino action, you’ll never run out of ways to play LIGHT PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and win! Lunch is on your own. Please bring a photo ID. From her first recordings in 1955 to her last in 1963, performer Registration deadline is Oct. 2. Mary Pfeifer will bring back memories of your favorite Patsy Age: 55+ Min/Max: 5/13 AC/R/NR: $20/$30/$40 Cline songs including “Crazy” and “Walking After Midnight,” as Class # Date Day Time well as revealing many facts about Patsy’s life. Included before 471076-01 10/23 W 8:30am-4:00pm the show is a delicious lunch. Registration deadline is Nov. 15. Age: 55+ Min/Max: 10/13 AC/R/NR: $70/$80/$90 Class # Date Day Time 471079-01 12/16 M 9:45am-5:00pm 69 NATURE PROGRAMS
LYMAN WOODS NATURE CENTER | 901 31ST ST. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.9388 THROUGH AUG. 31: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 9AM-4PM | SUNDAY 1-4PM SEPT. 1 - MAY 31: MONDAY CLOSED | TUESDAY TO THURSDAY & SATURDAY 9AM-4PM | FRIDAY 9AM-12PM SUNDAY 1-4PM
FAMILY PROGRAMS PARENT & TOT Full Moon Campfire Hike Nature Tot Workshop Did you know that the full moons have names? Explore Have a crafty tot? Bring them to our nature workshop! the seasonal changes tied to the moon on a guided night Each month we will head outdoors for nature discovery hike. Observe the moon through our telescope (weather time and then make a project to take home that will permitting) and enjoy stories and s'mores around the encourage kids to interact with nature. Dress for the campfire. Fee is per family; please list the number of weather and to get messy! An adult must accompany people attending. their child(ren) during this program. Age: All Min/Max: 4/10 Fee per family: $18 Age: 2-4 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $10 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time Topic Class # Date Day Time Topic 484001-01 9/14 SA 6:30-8:00pm Singing Moon 484029-01 9/27 F 9:30-10:45am Bird Binoculars 484001-02 10/12 SA 6:30-8:00pm Falling Leaves Moon 484029-02 9/28 SA 9:30-10:45am Bird Binoculars 484001-03 11/9 SA 6:30-8:00pm Frost Moon 484029-03 10/18 F 9:30-10:45am Scarecrows 484029-04 10/19 SA 9:30-10:45am Scarecrows 484029-05 11/15 F 9:30-10:45am Leaf Crowns Grandparents’ Day Adventure 484029-06 11/16 SA 9:30-10:45am Leaf Crowns Celebrate Grandparents' Day at beautiful Lyman Woods! 484029-07 12/20 F 9:30-10:45am Nature Ornaments Spend time creating lasting memories with your 484029-08 12/21 SA 9:30-10:45am Nature Ornaments grandchildren as you explore the outdoors, learn about nature and make a take-home keepsake together! Please register each child attending. Pumpkin Patch Age: 2+ Min/Max: 4/12 Fee: $10 Do you love pumpkins? Then get ready for some hands- William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods on pumpkin play! Explore pumpkins inside and out, make Class # Date Day Time a pumpkin project and take your own pumpkin home. 484051-01 9/8 SU 1:00-2:30pm Age: 2-4 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $10 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 484028-01 10/26 SA 10:00-11:00am
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Wild Child in the Parks FALL 2019 We are taking our Wild Child NaturePlay Group to the parks! Based on the popular program at Lyman Woods, NATUREPLAY SCHOOL bring out your child's wild side, meet new friends and Nurture your little sprout in our early childhood program explore nature in the parks! Our instructor will get you based on the forest school model! Research has shown started as you explore nature play with your child(ren) at outdoor nature-based exploration and play to be your own pace through outdoor activities and projects. the perfect groundwork for meaningful learning and No charge for infant siblings under 12 months. Dress for growth. Lyman Woods' NaturePlay School provides the weather and to get messy, but shelters are available this and more! We strive to lay a foundation for making in case of rain. An adult must accompany their child(ren) meaningful connections to our environment, while during this program. also working on science skills, language, math and interpersonal skills. Your child will plant trees, build forts, Age: 0-4 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $30 care for a garden, sing around the campfire, visit with Class # Date Day Time Location our naturalists, foresters and other guest speakers, hike 484073-01 9/5 - 9/26 TH 9:30-10:30am Gilbert Park and explore our trails, and spend time each class in the 484073-02 9/6 - 9/27 F 9:30-10:30am Patriots Park Wild Woods, our popular nature play areas. We spend as 484073-03 10/3 - 10/24 TH 9:30-10:30am Gilbert Park much time as possible in our outdoor classroom of 135 484073-04 10/4 - 10/25 F 9:30-10:30am Patriots Park acres of woods, wetlands and prairie, but the Interpretive Center serves as our home during inclement weather. A healthy snack will be provided during each class. The Wild Child NaturePlay Group Friday session can be attended as a standalone one- Bring out your child’s wild side and meet new friends day session, or can be added to any two-day session to during our nature playgroup! Our instructor will help extend the learning and fun. you explore nature play with your child(ren) at your own pace through outdoor activity stations and projects. No Class will not be held on District 58 school holidays. charge for infant siblings under 12 months. Dress for the Priority registration for current students for the Winter/ weather and to get messy! An adult must accompany Spring 2020 session begins October 14th at 8:30am. their child(ren) during this program. Open registration for new students begins November 11th at 8:30am. Students must turn 4 by the first day of Age: 0-4 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $27 class. Registration is kept open throughout the school William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods year, provided openings are available. Class # Date Day Time Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 5/10 484040-01 9/4 - 9/25 W 9:30-10:30am William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods 484040-02 9/5 - 9/26 TH 9:30-10:30am 484040-03 10/2 - 10/23 W 9:30-10:30am FALL 2019 484040-04 10/3 - 10/24 TH 9:30-10:30am Class # Date Day Time Fee 484204-01 9/4 - 12/18 M/W 9:00-11:00am $350 NaturePlay Day 484204-02 9/3 - 12/19 TU/TH 9:00-11:00am $375 School’s out! Drop in and join other adventurers to 484204-03 9/3 - 12/19 TU/TH 12:15-2:15pm $375 explore and play in our Wild Woods! Unlike school, you 484204-04 9/6 - 12/20 F 9:00-11:00am $188 decide what your next assignment will be- build a fort, 484204-05 9/6 - 12/20 F 12:15-2:15pm $188 explore the woods, play games, or just relax in nature. A mid-morning snack will be provided. In case of severe weather, the program will take place indoors. WINTER/SPRING 2020 Age: 4-9 Min/Max: 6/24 Fee: $16 Class # Date Day Time Fee William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods 184204-01 1/6 - 5/20 M,W 9:00-11:00am $450 Class # Date Day Time 184204-02 1/7 - 5/21 TU/TH 9:00-11:00am $475 484064-01 10/14 M 9:00am-12:00pm 184204-03 1/7 - 5/21 TU/TH 12:15-2:15pm $475 484064-02 10/15 TU 9:00am-12:00pm 184204-04 1/10 - 5/22 F 9:00-11:00am $200 484064-03 12/2 M 9:00am-12:00pm 184204-05 1/10 - 5/22 F 12:15-2:15pm $200
71 NATURE PROGRAMS YOUTH PROGRAMS Friends of the Forest NEW! Come train to be a ranger or a naturalist! Learn Wild Night Out the secret ways of the forest, develop wilderness skills and befriend plants and animals as you explore Lyman Spend your Saturday night cooking dinner around the Woods in new ways. campfire, hitting the trails and searching for nocturnal Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $12 animals! End the evening with an indoor project. Hey William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods parents! Lyman Woods is less than one mile from Yorktown cinema, shops and restaurants! Class # Age Date Day Time 484038-01 6-8 9/14 SA 9:30-11:00am Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $20 484038-02 9-13 9/14 SA 9:30-11:00am William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods 484038-03 6-8 10/5 SA 9:30-11:00am Class # Date Day Time 484038-04 9-13 10/5 SA 9:30-11:00am 484036-01 9/21 SA 6:00-9:00pm 484038-05 6-8 11/2 SA 9:30-11:00am 484036-02 10/19 SA 6:00-9:00pm 484038-06 9-13 11/2 SA 9:30-11:00am 484036-03 11/23 SA 6:00-9:00pm 484036-04 12/21 SA 6:00-9:00pm Backyard Naturalists On Target Archery NEW! You don’t need a forest next door to learn about nature! Come hang out with a Lyman Woods naturalist Take your wilderness skills to the next level with archery! after school. By exploring the Lincoln Center’s backyard Our archery program takes place in the great outdoors at we’ll learn all about the fascinating creatures you can find Lyman Woods and is taught by certified archery instructors. in your own neighborhood, as well as work on projects We will learn a new skill each week and practice with fun you can use to observe and attract wildlife at home. challenges in the woods. Each session will feature new activities and skills suited for beginners and veteran archers Age: 5-12 Min/Max: 5/12 Location: Lincoln Center alike. Dress for the weather and to be outdoors. Fee: $12 LINK Participants: $10 Class # Date Day Time Age: 9-13 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $40 484037-01 9/16 M 3:30-5:00pm William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods 484037-02 10/7 M 3:30-5:00pm Class # Date Day Time 484037-03 11/11 M 3:30-5:00pm 484034-02 9/19 - 10/10 TH 4:00-5:30pm 484037-04 12/9 M 3:30-5:00pm
FREE TO ENTER! APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: JULY 12 TO OCT. 4 ON DISPLAY: OCT. 14 TO NOV. 8 Take part in our first-ever Scarecrow Contest LYMAN WOODS at Lyman Woods! This contest is open to all organizations, civic groups and business, so rally up your Scout Troop, local club or officemates. Groups can choose to construct either a traditional SCARECROWSCARECROW scarecrow, or a sharecrow, a scarecrow made with wildlife-friendly edible ingredients. Prizes will be available in different categories, and scarecrows will be displayed along the trails at Lyman Woods CONTESTCONTEST through October for all to see! Guidelines, submission forms, prize information and categories are available online at lymanwoods.org. 72 NATURE PROGRAMS Spooky Night Hike NATURE CAMPS NEW! Scare up Halloween adventure with a night hike exploring nature’s dark and dangerous side. Uncover Fall Break Nature Camp frightening forest facts, learn about wild legends and help Don’t spend Thanksgiving break inside. Come to us bust age-old myths about the forest’s scariest and Lyman Woods for fantastic fall adventures! Explore the deadliest creatures. Hike will end with s’mores and stories changes happening in autumn and search for animals around a roaring campfire. Child(ren)’s age is at parent’s preparing for winter. Each session of camp focuses on discretion. Kindergarten and older recommended. Fee is different themes and activities, so register for both! per family; please list the number of people attending. Dress to go outside and get messy. In case of severe Age: All Min/Max: 4/10 Fee per family: $18 weather, the program may be held indoors. Choose William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods from morning or afternoon options, or register for Class # Date Day Time both to make it a full day of camp! Please bring a lunch 484003-01 10/18 F 6:30-8:00pm if staying for the full day. Each day includes a mid- camp snack for both sessions. Handmade Holidays Age: 4-9 Min/Max: 6/24 Fee: $50 Location: Lyman Woods Create nature-inspired gifts while your parents get a Class # Date Day Time handle on the holiday hustle! Bring your gift list (up to six 484063-01 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 9:00am-12:00pm people) and we will supply the project ideas and supplies. 484063-02 11/25 - 11/27 M-W 1:00-4:00pm Leave with your creations ready for giving, complete with handmade wrapping! Age: 4-10 Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $20 Winter Break Nature Camp William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Don’t spend your winter break inside. Come to Lyman Class # Date Day Time Woods for wild winter adventures! Explore winter 484060-01 12/14 SA 9:00-11:30am wildlife, winter weather and do some winter tracking. 484060-02 12/14 SA 1:00-3:30pm Each day of camp includes different crafts, games and outdoor adventures. Dress to go outside and get messy! In case of severe weather, the program may be held indoors. Choose from morning or afternoon options, or register for both to make it a full day of camp! Please bring a lunch if staying for the full day. Each day includes a mid-camp snack for both sessions. Age: 4-9 Min/Max: 6/24 Fee: $35 Location: Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 484016-01 12/26 - 12/27 TH/F 9:00am-12:00pm 484016-02 12/26 - 12/27 TH/F 1:00-4:00pm 484016-03 12/30 - 12/31 M/TU 9:00am-12:00pm 484016-04 12/30 - 12/31 M/TU 1:00-4:00pm 484016-05 1/2 - 1/3 TH/F 9:00am-12:00pm 484016-06 1/2 - 1/3 TH/F 1:00-4:00pm
Lyman Woods Nature Birthday Parties Are you a real party animal? Add an exciting twist to the traditional birthday party and celebrate your day at Lyman Woods! See the details on page 89. Ages 4+ Multiple party themes 73 NATURE PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS Field to Fermenter What do honey and beer have in common? Both are made right here in Downers Grove! Lyman Woods and Alter Brewing Company have once again partnered to put on this special one-day excursion. Participants will learn all about honey, brewing, and how the two come together to produce some delicious beer! At Lyman Woods, participants will learn about the production and properties of honey, suit up and visit the apiary, partake in a honey tasting, and participate in a hands-on honey harvest demonstration. After a catered lunch back at Alter Brewing, the head brewer will give a tour of the facility and explain the basics of beer-making, followed by a tasting that will include the limited hometown-blend crafted by Alter Brewing with Lyman Woods honey. Participants will meet at Alter Brewing Company. Registration fee includes transportation between Alter Brewing and Lyman Woods, lunch and a six-pack of the Alter/Lyman beer LYMAN WOODS HONEY to take home. Honey harvested from our apiary Age: 21+ Min/Max: 15/30 Fee: $55 is sold at Lyman Woods starting in William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods August during regular hours on a Class # Date Day Time first-come, first-served basis. For 484078-01 9/7 SA 9:30am-2:00pm more info, visit lymanwoods.org!
Social Science NEW! Come explore Lyman Woods during our new no-kids- VOLUNTEER allowed series! Each class will focus on different topics and activities. Grab some friends and get ready for new experiences OPPORTUNITIES as you learn about nature, and meet new people! Age: 18+ Min/Max: 5/15 Fee: $8 Volunteer Workdays William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Join our REAP (Restore, Educate and Class # Date Day Time Topic Preserve) volunteer group at Lyman Woods 484014-01 10/5 SA 1:00-3:00pm Fort Building and Belmont Prairie. Activities may include 484014-02 11/2 SA 5:00-7:00pm Campfire Cooking collecting and sowing native seed, restoring trails, planting native plants and removing Handmade Holidays for Adults invasive plants. Contact Lyman Woods at 630.963.9388 NEW! Pinterest fails got you down? Come join us for an or Brendon Reidy at [email protected] afternoon of creating thoughtful, nature-inspired gifts! Based on for more information or to register for a our popular Handmade Holidays class for kids, you bring your workday at least one week in advance. gift list (up to six people) and we will supply the project ideas and supplies. Leave with your personalized creations ready for giving, Location Time Date complete with handmade wrapping! Belmont Prairie 9:00 - 11:30 am 9/21, 10/19, 11/16 Age: 16+ Min/Max: 5/16 Fee: $25 William F Sherman Jr Interpretive Center - Lyman Woods Class # Date Day Time 484002-01 12/7 SA 2:00-4:00pm
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DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM | 831 MAPLE AVE. DOWNERS GROVE, IL | 630.963.1309 SEPT. 1 TO MAY 31: TUESDAY-FRIDAY: 12-4PM | SATURDAY 10AM - 4PM | CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY JUNE 1-AUG. 31: MONDAY-FRIDAY 12-4PM | SATURDAY 10AM-4PM | CLOSED SUNDAY
FAMILY PROGRAMS Tour of the Oak Hill & Oak Crest Cemeteries Pioneer Play Day Honor Veterans Day with a special tour of the Oak Hill and Explore the lives of early settlers. See if you can master Oak Crest Cemeteries, two of Downers Grove’s oldest some of the tools and toys used by early settlers by trying graveyards. Learn about the history of the sites and the your hand at some of the activities and games played lives of significant Downers Grove residents who are buried over 150 years ago. Children under the age of 16 must there, including war veterans from the Civil War, World be accompanied by an adult. War I and World War II. This program meets at the Oak Hill Cemetery main gate. Parking available along Glenview Ave. Age: All Min/Max: 4/30 R/NR: $3/$5 and Howard Ave. Please dress for the weather. Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Class # Date Day Time Age: All Min/Max: 5/13 R/NR: $10/$15 Location: Oak Hill Cemetery 420007-01 10/5 SA 11:00am-1:00pm Class # Date Day Time Main Street Cemetery 420009-01 11/9 SA 1:00-2:30pm Flashlight Tour Historic Homes Bus Tour See the Main Street Cemetery in a spookier light! With a Join the Museum Staff for a 1.5-hour bus tour of Downers flashlight in hand, learn about the happy and tragic lives Grove’s oldest and most prominent homes! Learn about of the Downers Grove residents who are buried there the families who lived in the houses and the history of and some local ghost stories. This program meets at architectural styles ranging from kit homes to mortise- the cemetery. Please dress for the weather. and-tenon Greek Revival-style homes. Children should Age: All Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $10/$15 be accompanied by an adult. Location: Fishel Park Age: 10+ Min/Max: 5/13 R/NR: $20/$30 Class # Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus 420008-01 10/26 SA 7:00-8:00pm Class # Date Day Time 420002-01 9/14 SA 1:00-2:30pm 75 HISTORY PROGRAMS YOUTH PROGRAMS Josefina’s Dia de los History Detectives Muertos Celebration Celebrate the Day of the Dead with American Girl Afterschool Workshop Josephina! Learn about the celebration’s traditions, NEW! Help us solve some history mysteries as we create a related craft and enjoy a snack. bring some of the museum to the Lincoln Center! Each Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $16/$24 workshop covers an informal introduction to some new Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus museum artifacts, and includes a related, hands-on activity. Class # Date Day Time Age: 7-10 Min/Max: 4/12 Location: Lincoln Center 420081-01 10/19 SA 1:00-2:30pm R/NR: $30/$40 LINK Participants: $25 Class # Date Day Time Addy and the Underground 420054-01 9/4 - 9/25 W 4:00-5:30pm Railroad 420054-02 10/2 - 10/23 W 4:00-5:30pm 420054-03 10/30 - 11/20 W 4:00-5:30pm Learn about American Girl Addy’s Civil War era and the importance of the Underground Railroad. Discover Addy’s 420054-04 12/4 - 12/18 W 4:00-5:30pm favorite games and crafts while enjoying a snack. Kirsten Larson and Laura Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $16/$24 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Ingalls: Two Pioneer Girls Class # Date Day Time NEW! Kirsten was a Swedish immigrant and Laura 420051-01 11/16 SA 1:00-2:30pm Ingalls was an American settler. Even though Kirsten was a fictional character, she and the very real Laura Ingalls Samantha’s Victorian Christmas had much in common. We will investigate these two girls Make crafts and play games related to American Girl and their lives on the prairie back in the mid-1800s and Samantha’s story to learn what Christmas was like in create a period appropriate craft, listen to stories and get the Victorian period. Step back in time and see Victorian to know these two young adventurers. Christmas holiday decorations and traditions by exploring Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $16/$24 the Victorian Blodgett house. Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $16/$24 Class # Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus 420050-01 9/21 SA 1:00-2:30pm Class # Date Day Time 420083-01 12/21 SA 1:00-2:30pm
Day-off History Adventure: Museum Half-Day Winter Camp Out of the Vaults NEW! Spend winter break exploring the expansive museum collection at the Downers Grove Museum. Get The museum houses many artifacts, but more NEW! hands-on experience handling real artifacts and discover are stashed away than are on display to the public! Join how museums store and exhibit artifacts to preserve the us and investigate objects, photographs and more and history of Downers Grove! Each day will cover a new discover the hidden secrets that they can reveal. Spend museum topic. Sign up for one or all days of camp. some time with us and be a “history detective” as you analyze these pieces and uncover their concealed stories! Age: 5-8 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $16/$24 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Age: 9-12 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $10/$15 Class # Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus 420070-01 12/23 M 9:00am-12:00pm Class # Date Day Time 420070-02 12/26 TH 9:00am-12:00pm 420052-01 10/14 M 1:00-2:30pm 420070-03 12/27 F 9:00am-12:00pm 420052-02 12/2 M 1:00-2:30pm 420070-04 12/30 M 9:00am-12:00pm 420070-05 1/3 TH 9:00am-12:00pm 76 420070-06 1/4 F 9:00am-12:00pm HISTORY PROGRAMS FROM THE VAULT January 11, 2020 to June 6, 2020 Downers Grove Museum
Ever wonder what unique artifacts the Museum collection holds, but haven’t seen on display? View a selection of the Museum’s favorite items, bizarre finds, and interesting histories in “From the Vault.”
OPENING RECEPTION Saturday, January 11, 2020 • 1-3pm Enjoy refreshments and meet with Museum staff who curated the exhibit.
Merry & Bright A Victorian Christmas
SATURDAY, DEC. 14 • 3-7PM • FREE downers grove museum CELEBRATE THE SEASON! NEW! TREE DECORATING CONTEST Free to enter! Resident groups and local businesses are Learn about Victorian Christmas traditions, tour the holiday- invited to decorate a holiday tree to be judged by our decorated Victorian Blodgett House and visit with Santa. Stroll Facebook followers. Trees will be on display during Merry & the park on a luminary walk, view holiday trees decorated by Bright where the winner of each division will be announced. the community and warm up around a campfire as you listen Register by Nov. 27. to Victorian-era carolers. Holiday snacks and hot cocoa will be available for purchase to enhance the holiday cheer. Youth Organizations: Class #420091-01 Adult Organizations/Businesses: Class #420091-02 77 HISTORY PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS How to Preserve the Fall Harvest - Canning Workshop Halloween House Tour NEW! Fall is a great time to begin your fruit and vegetable harvest, have you ever wondered how best to NEW! Come see the house decorated for Halloween, take a tour, and learn about what would have been preserve those foods in the long run? Canning is a fantastic done to celebrate the holiday when people lived in the skill to have and provides a source of shelf stable long- Victorian Blodgett House, from the 1890s to the last term food storage. Join this workshop to learn about family in the 1960s. the history of canning, safe canning guidelines, materials required and which foods can and cannot be canned. Age: 16+ Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $5/$7 Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Age: 16+ Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $10/$15 Class # Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus 420001-01 10/26 SA 6:00-7:00pm Class # Date Day Time 420011-01 9/23 M 6:00-7:30pm How to Prepare for Winter Holiday Tea NEW! The Museum Curator will be discussing how to prepare a household for winter in the Pioneer Era. Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in the sitting room of the Come learn about the harvest, food preservation and the Blodgett House! Learn about early holiday traditions during importance of beer and other alcohols in Downers Grove. a private tour of the holiday decorated Victorian home. Tea and light snacks will be served following the tour. Age: 21+ Min/Max: 5/40 R/NR: Free Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus Age: 18+ Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $15/$20 Class # Date Day Time Location: Downers Grove Museum Campus 420005-01 11/14 TH 6:00-7:00pm Class # Date Day Time 420004-01 12/4 W 11:00am-12:30pm
eXPLORE the allegedly haunted Downers Grove museum
Join us for a spirited exploration of the allegedly haunted Downers Grove Museum while enjoying a spook-filled evening of some adult fun. Enjoy a drink around a bonfire, and watch paranormal investigations, before going on one of four half hour searches for signs of spirits with paranormal experts David Scott and John Stephens of IPRA Strong while they demonstrate paranormal fRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 detection equipment and conduct paranormal investigations. 7 - 10PM AGES 18+ $35 PER PERSON DOWNERS GROVE MUSEUM Fee includes light appetizers and a non-alcoholic CLASS #420010-01 beverage. Wine, beer and additional non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
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Messy 2s & 3s & You: Mini Masterpiece Family Art This art class focuses on having fun while learning and creating art. Each week a new project will be presented Experience and explore creativity with your tot. Parent that will help develop skills important for school success and child work together on creative art activities that such as fine motor control, language and listening skills. enhance fine motor skills and spark imagination. Parents All supplies included and this class can be repeated. gain ideas for at-home fun and skill enhancement. Age: 4-5 Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $37/$56 Age: 2-3 Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $27/$40 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle Class # Date Day Time Class # Date Day Time 410016-01 9/16 - 9/30 M 11:30am-12:45pm 410011-01 9/16 - 9/30 M 9:30-10:00am 410016-02 10/7 - 10/21 M 11:30am-12:45pm 410011-02 9/16 - 9/30 M 10:30-11:00am 410016-03 11/4 - 11/18 M 11:30am-12:45pm 410011-03 10/7 - 10/21 M 9:30-10:00am 410016-04 12/2 - 12/16 M 11:30am-12:45pm 410011-04 10/7 - 10/21 M 10:30-11:00am 410011-05 11/4 - 11/18 M 9:30-10:00am 410011-06 11/4 - 11/18 M 10:30-11:00am Parent-Tot Pottery: Family Art Build on all the fun you had in Messy 2s and 3s! Enjoy Holiday Messy 2s & 3s: watching your child’s learning process while helping them to work independently and create with clay. Family Art All supplies are included and the class can be repeated. Creative holiday art projects for you and your toddler No class Nov. 29. make the season bright. Help your child develop fine Age: 4-5 Min/Max: 5/10 Fee per family R/NR: $70/$105 motor and listening skills while creating fun projects Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle together. Class # Date Day Time Age: 2-3 Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $27/$40 410002-01 9/20 - 10/25 F 9:30-10:30am Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle 410002-02 11/8 - 12/20 F 9:30-10:30am Class # Date Day Time 410028-01 12/2 - 12/16 M 9:30-10:00am 410028-02 12/2 - 12/16 M 10:30-11:00am 79 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS Storybook Art Each week, children will read a new story and then create art projects inspired by the tale. Participants will work with a variety of mediums. Age: 4-6 Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $70/$105 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle Class # Date Day Time 410005-01 9/18 - 10/23 W 4:00-5:00pm Art Club Young artists will explore their creativity with this after- school art adventure! Art Club participants will create a variety of art and craft projects, including painting, sculpture, collage and seasonal projects. Projects are age appropriate. Family Pottery Participants should bring a smock. No class Nov. 25. Age: 6-8 Min/Max: 5/10 Parents or grandparents, enjoy creating projects NEW! R/NR: $70/$105 LINK Participants: $60 with your child with real clay. Basic hand building and Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle glazing will be taught. All supplies are included and the class can be repeated. No class Nov. 25. Class # Date Day Time 410000-01 9/16 - 10/21 M 3:45-4:45pm Age: 6-10 Min/Max: 5/10 Fee per family: $70/$105 410000-02 11/4 - 12/16 M 3:45-4:45pm Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle Class # Date Day Time Young Rembrandts Drawing 410001-01 9/16 - 10/21 M 5:00-6:00pm 410001-02 11/4 - 12/16 M 5:00-6:00pm The Young Rembrandts method was developed to teach the basic concepts of drawing technique. Students will learn a new lesson in each class with a step-by-step approach Family Art Night featuring a variety of subjects including animals, action, still-life, landscape and cartoons. This program is a six-year NEW! Create an art project with a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, whomever! This workshop is curriculum where not one lesson repeats! a great time to spend with family and friends and bring Age: 4-12 Min/Max: 6/18 R/NR: $57/$85 home an art project that you created together. Parents Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Young Rembrandts and kids can share or work individually. Class # Date Day Time Age: 3+ Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $16/$24 410042-01 9/7 - 9/28 SA 11:00am-12:00pm Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle 410042-02 10/5 - 10/26 SA 11:00am-12:00pm Class # Date Day Time 410042-03 11/2 - 11/23 SA 11:00am-12:00pm 410012-01 12/13 F 6:30-7:30pm 410042-04 12/7 - 12/28 SA 11:00am-12:00pm Creating With Clay— Adult Pottery It’s Pottery for Kids! Pinch pots, cute cups and fun sculptures are a few of Learn basic hand-building skills and the stages of the pieces children create using the hand-building clay the glazing process while creating one of a kind techniques of coil, pinch and slab. Participants must projects. All supplies are included and the class can attend the first class in order to complete projects. be repeated. No class Nov. 29. Age: 16+ Min/Max: 5/10 R/NR: $100/$150 Age: 5-12 Min/Max: 4/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sherry Valle Class # Date Day Time Class # Date Day Time R/NR 410070-01 9/30 - 11/4 M 6:15-7:30pm 410004-01 9/20 - 10/25 F 3:30-4:45pm $70/$105, LINK: $60 80 410004-02 11/8 - 12/20 F 3:30-4:45pm $70/$105, LINK: $60 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS MUSIC PIANO LESSONS Students are taught to read and perform pieces from Storybook Music the Faber Piano Adventures Series. Each student is instructed based on completion of previous levels and Every song tells a story! This class combines NEW! instructor approval. Students also study music theory audio and visual cues while students have the opportunity by completing special assignments. to play a variety of instruments along with original and age-appropriate music videos. This class offers Lesson books for all classes are sold in the Lincoln an introduction to different rhythms and melodies Center Registration Office. On the first day of class, while working on developing creativity, listening skills the instructor informs the student which level book and coordination. Participants will also receive a brief to purchase—fees listed do not include book fees. overview of various types of music such as rock, country, The Park District does not sell or loan instruments. jazz, blues, pop and instrumentals. Participants must already have the instrument of their choice in playing condition. Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 7/16 R/NR: $90/$135 Location: Lincoln Center These lessons are ongoing; register at any time! Instructor: Shining Star Productions Sign up for automatic re-enrollment with AutoPay Class # Date Day Time to guarantee your timeslot! Call registration at 630.963.1300 for available times and more 416001-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 10:30-11:15am information. 416001-02 10/28 - 12/9 M 10:30-11:15am Instructor: Madelyn Kuehl Intro to Music Theory Location: Lincoln Center, Room 506 Time: Classes are 30 min. in length Music theory is the understanding of the NEW! Wednesdays: Between 3 and 8PM language of music. Come to this class to get your feet Saturdays: Between 9AM and 1PM wet by learning some of that language. Learn notes, No class: Sept. 2, Nov. 25 to 30 and Dec. 23 to Jan. 4 treble and bass clef and work on timing while discovering new types of music. No class Nov. 25. Day Age Monthly R/NR W 5+ $97/$146 Age: 8-11 Min/Max: 7/12 SA 5+ $97/$146 R/NR: $47/$70 LINK Participant: $42 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Madelyn Kuehl Class # Date Day Time 416003-01 9/16 - 10/14 M 4:00-4:45pm 416003-02 11/4 - 12/9 M 4:00-4:45pm
Musician Brownie Badge NEW! This class is for the Brownies out there looking to get their Musician Brownie Badge. Each week the class will cover one or a combination of each of the five steps to getting the badge. The final day will have an in class performance for parents. No class Nov. 30. Age: 9-11 Min/Max: 7/12 R/NR: $47/$70 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Madelyn Kuehl Class # Date Day Time 416002-01 11/2 - 12/7 SA 11:00am-12:00pm 81 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS THEATER Little Actors Club Storybook Drama Children love this innovative drama class that develops Wear a costume and create your story! Through a their imagination and introduces them to the performing combination of open play and guided instruction students arts in a fun and creative atmosphere. Each week is a will discover the various elements of story and drama new and exciting adventure into the imagination with including plot, setting, characters, dialogue and theme. changing themes, music, costumes, props and playbills. Each week participants have the option of wearing a They even learn a new joke every week! Many themes costume to class, using a costume provided by the won’t be repeated for two years—so “act” now! Kids learn instructor or foregoing a costume altogether. This class theater terms, enhance spontaneity, build self-esteem will build confidence, encourage spontaneity and creativity and have a blast! No class Nov. 29. while utilizing listening, motor and vocal skills as kids Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 7/16 Location: Lincoln Center practice working collaboratively in a group. Each class will Instructor: Shining Star Productions create a new story and the session will end with a parent Class # Date Day Time R/NR observation day of the final story. No class Nov. 30. 416108-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 11:30am-12:15pm $90/$135 Age: 5-7 Min/Max: 7/16 R/NR: $90/$135 416108-02 10/28 - 12/9 M 11:30am-12:15pm $90/$135 Location: Lincoln Center 416108-03 9/6 - 10/18 F 6:00-6:45pm $90/$135 Instructor: Shining Star Productions 416108-04 11/1 - 12/13 F 6:00-6:45pm $77/$115 Class # Date Day Time 416102-01 9/7 - 10/19 SA 1:30-2:15pm 416102-02 10/26 - 12/14 SA 1:30-2:15pm
DANCE & THEATER WINTER BREAK CAMP In the first half of the day, spend your time dancing to the beat of various styles of music while you learn basic routines in ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop. In the second half of the day, take to the stage with some improv and theater games, creating characters and scenes. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle and lunch. Sign up for one day or multiple days. Before and after care hours are available for winter break through the Link, see page 57. Age: 5-10 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $60/$90 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Amethyst Cooper, Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time 416190-01 12/26 TH 8:30am-4:00pm 416190-02 12/27 F 8:30am-4:00pm 416190-03 1/2/20 TH 8:30am-4:00pm 416190-04 1/3/20 F 8:30am-4:00pm
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Young Actors Club Join the fun in this wonderful and fast-paced creative drama class. Each week is a new and exciting Halloween adventure into the imagination with changing the themes, music, costumes, props, playbills and a joke of the week. Many themes won’t be repeated for two improv show years— so “act” now! Learn theater terms, enhance spontaneity, build self-esteem and have a blast! Come join the club. The session will end with a parent observation day. No class Nov. 29. resented by Age: 6-8 Min/Max: 7/16 Location: Lincoln Center p Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 416103-01 9/6 - 10/18 F 7:00-7:45pm $90/$35 416103-02 11/1 - 12/13 F 7:00-7:45pm $77/$115
LOL Improv If you enjoy comedy, laughing, having a good time, or acting, this class is for you. Join us in creating characters, playing awesome theater games, inventing scenes, developing social skills and being spontaneous. SUNDAY, OCT. 13 • 2 PM This is one class you don’t want to miss. Warning: due to the creativity of participants in this class, kids should be prepared to laugh out loud! LINCOLN CENTER Age: 9-14 Min/Max: 7/16 R/NR: $90/$135 LINK Participant: $85 By Oct. 10: Child: $8 / Adult: $12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions At the door: Child: $10 / Adult: $14 Class # Date Day Time Tickets will be available starting 416106-01 9/9 - 10/21 M 5:00-5:45pm Sept. 1 at the Lincoln Center or 416106-02 10/28 - 12/9 M 5:00-5:45pm online at dgparks.org. Intro to Technical Theater Knuckleball Comedy will perform their This class covers five types of technical theater: set acclaimed, highly interactive improv show, design, costumes, props, sound and lights. Each week which will have kids and adults, laughing, participants cover a different aspect and will get some acting and wanting more. Featuring fun hands on experience designing for a short script. All materials are included. and spooky Halloween stories, kids will be engaged and eager to volunteer Age: 10-14 Min/Max: 5/20 R/NR: $70/$105 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Grove Players to be a part of this incredible show! Class # Date Day Time From their famous improvised stories, 416124-01 9/21 - 10/26 SA 10:00-11:30am to bringing in their talented panel of “experts,” this show is unlike any other. 83 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DANCE Jazz I & II Put classic jazz moves to cool music. This type of dance is energetic and fun! Dancers learn basic Ballet I & II jazz techniques including jazz turns and the art of Dancers will be taught the classical techniques of ballet suspension: moving through positions instead of including terminology and positions. Students build upon stopping and balancing in them. the fundamentals through barre work and developing combinations of several dance moves. Dancers become accustomed to learning both adagio and allegro Mommy and Me Hula combinations across the floor individually as well as Get transported away with your little one to the tropical performing together in the group. island of Hawaii. Come learn about Hawaii’s famous dance style and the culture from Shasta Puanani Hud, Ballet I/II – Split Level who was born and raised in Hawaii. Students build upon the fundamentals learned in pre-ballet through barre work and developing combinations of several Pre-K Ballet/Hip Hop dance moves. Dancers become accustomed to learning During the ballet portion of the class, dancers will both adagio and allegro combinations across the floor be taught the classical technique of ballet including individually as well as performing together in the group. terminology and positions. They will also work on strength, balance, flexibility and posture. The hip hop portion will teach popular street moves along with developing a sense Boys Hip Hop of rhythm through hip hop choreography. Stay active this fall and improve coordination as we challenge you with some dance moves. We will learn two routines, work on freestyle moves and dance to some of Tap I & II the classic line dances like Cupid Shuffle and Cha Cha Dancers learn how to manipulate their foot and ankle to Slide. On the last day, we will perform for our friends and create rhythmic sounding tap combinations. Different family to show off our new moves. combinations of steps create different rhythms, accents and syncopation. Tappers focus on using a wide variety of tap steps while keeping their weight distributed on the Hip Hop balls of their feet and using their heels when necessary. Learn beginner to intermediate level hip hop moves, while The melodic tapping enhances memorization of dance focusing on developing a sense of rhythm through hip combinations and creates an ease to balance and hop choreography. performing! No class Nov. 16, Nov. 25 to 30.
MCNULTY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE: Irish Step Location: Lincoln Center Open your child’s eyes and heart to Ireland’s traditional dances. Learn the traditional Irish Jig, Reels, Hornpipes and team figure dances. The McNulty School of Irish Dance program is designed to challenge each dancer to achieve his or her personal best, while helping individuals develop concentration skills, coordination and self-confidence. Dancers begin learning solo and team dances in Irish soft shoes and then progress to more complex soft-shoe and heavy-shoe steps over time. Class attire includes black T-shirts or leotards, black shorts, white socks, and Irish, jazz, ballet or light gym shoes. No long pants of any kind. No refunds once class has begun. All levels of Irish dance with the exception of begin- ning classes require the instructor’s recommendation. To enroll in a heavy-shoe class, you must be enrolled in a soft- shoe class during the same session.
84 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS DANCE KIDS USA Location: Lincoln Center *No class: Nov. 25 to 30 Adult Tap Workout Tap is an upbeat dance form that is a great way to exercise, so come along and join the fun. Class includes warm-ups, basic steps and traveling combinations. Tap shoes are required. Intermediate class participants must have mastered basic tap skills.
Creative Movement* Creative movement, music education, dance, mime, ballet, jazz, tap, gymnastics and performance are encouraged in this class. Children gain confidence, rhythm, better coordination, balance and memory.
Parent/Tot Dance* Interact with other parents and tots through song and dance! Develop balance, increase body awareness, improve listening and gross motor skills and of course, have fun!
Pre-Ballet I & II* In ballet, your child will develop poise, grace and self- confidence. They will move through basic technique taught at the barre or in center, basic steps and traveling combinations. Learn combinations and improve memory. Monster Mash Pre-Ballet/Tap I & II* Dance Party Join us for ballet and tap. In tap, your child will acquire NEW! Calling all monsters, ghouls and costumed rhythm, coordination and self-esteem. In ballet your child kids! Come to a spooky afternoon in one of our will develop poise, grace and self-confidence. In these dance studios where you’ll do the Monster Mash, classes your child will move through basic technique dance to Halloween classics like “Purple People taught at the barre or in center, basic steps and traveling Eater,” “Ghost Busters” and “Thriller.” When the party combinations. They will learn combinations and improve starts winding down, whip out your candy collecting their memory. Ballet and tap shoes are required. bag, pillow case or basket to snag a few sweet treats before bidding everyone farewell. Age: 3-6 Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR: $6/$8 Pre-Jazz/Hip Hop* Location: Lincoln Center This combination class will bridge the gap between Instructor: Amethyst Cooper Classical Jazz and Hip Hop. Students work on strength, Class # Date Day Time balance, isolations, groove and technique while dancing 417554-01 10/26 SA 1:30-2:30pm to today’s popular music.
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LOCATION: LINCOLN CENTER NO CLASS DATES Monday classes: No class Nov. 25 Tuesday classes: No class Nov. 26 Thursday classes: No class Oct. 31 and Nov. 28 Saturday classes: No class Nov. 16 and 30
DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT STAFF Class Class # Age Day Date Class Time R/NR Pre-K Ballet/Tap II 417530-01 4-6 M 9/16 - 12/9 4:45-5:30pm $100/$150; LINK Participant: $90 Pre-K Jazz/Hip Hop II 417535-01 4-6 M 9/16 - 12/9 4:00-4:45pm $100/$150; LINK Participant: $90 Jazz I 417515-01 6-9 M 9/16 - 12/9 6:15-7:00pm $100/$150; LINK Participant: $90 Ballet I 417502-01 6-9 M 9/16 - 12/9 5:30-6:15pm $100/$150; LINK Participant: $90 Hip Hop 417519-02 10-14 M 9/16 - 12/9 7:00-8:00pm $120/$180 Tap I 417504-01 6-9 TU 9/17 -12/10 4:00-4:45pm $100/$150; LINK Participant: $90 Boys Hip Hop 433408-01 5-7 TU 9/3 - 10/15 4:00-4:45pm $76/$114; LINK Participant: $71 Boys Hip Hop 433408-03 5-7 TU 10/29 - 12/17 4:00-4:45pm $76/$114; LINK Participant: $71 Hip Hop 417519-01 6-9 TU 9/17 - 12/10 4:45-5:30pm $100/$150; LINK Participant: $90 Boys Hip Hop 433408-02 8-10 TU 9/3 - 10/15 4:45-5:30pm $76/$114; LINK Participant: $71 Boys Hip Hop 433408-04 8-10 TU 10/29 - 12/17 4:45-5:30pm $76/$114; LINK Participant: $71 Jazz II 417522-01 10-14 TU 9/17 - 12/10 7:00-8:00pm $120/$180 Ballet II 417503-01 10-14 TU 9/17 - 12/10 5:30-6:30pm $120/$180; LINK Participant: $110 Mommy and Me Hula 417539-01 3-5 W 9/18 - 10/23 2:45-3:45pm $45/$68 Mommy and Me Hula 417539-02 3-5 W 10/30 - 12/11 2:45-3:45pm $45/$68 Pre-K Ballet/Hip Hop 417509-01 4-6 TH 9/19 - 12/12 4:00-4:45pm $90/$135; LINK Participant: $81 Tap II 417508-01 10-14 TH 9/19 - 12/12 6:15-7:15pm $110/$165 Ballet I/II 417528-01 10-14 TH 9/19 - 12/12 5:15-6:15pm $110/$165; LINK Participant: $100 Pre-K Ballet/Tap I 417524-01 3-4 SA 9/21 - 12/14 9:00-9:45am $90/$135 Pre-K Jazz/Hip Hop II 417535-03 4-6 SA 9/21 - 12/14 10:30-11:15am $90/$135 Pre-K Ballet/Tap II 417530-02 4-6 SA 9/21 - 12/14 9:45-10:30am $90/$135 Jazz I 417515-02 6-9 SA 9/21 - 12/14 12:00-12:45pm $90/$135 Hip Hop 417519-03 6-9 SA 9/21 - 12/14 11:15am-12:00pm $90/$135 Ballet I 417502-02 6-9 SA 9/21 - 12/14 12:45-1:30pm $90/$135
CLASS ATTIRE: Class attire is not required on the first WINTER RECITAL day of class. Ballet and tumbling classes should wear SUNDAY, DEC. 15 leather or canvas ballet shoes in white or pink, along with LINCOLN CENTER a leotard and tights. Tap classes should wear black tap shoes, leotard and tights or leggings. Jazz classes should 935 MAPLE AVE., DOWNERS GROVE wear black jazz or ballet shoes (ballet shoes should be No costume purchase will be necessary as dancers leather or canvas), leotard with either jazz pants, tights or can perform in dance attire they already own. leggings. Skirts and tutus are optional for ballet, tap, and jazz. Hip hop classes should wear hip hop shoes or gyms Seasonal 6 week dance classes will not participate shoes that are not worn outside, leggings, bike shorts in the Winter Recital, and will instead have a parent or yoga pants, and a fitted T-shirt. If you are in a class observation day the last day of class. with two disciplines, you will need both types of shoes. a change of clothes is not needed.
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DANCE KIDS USA - *Held at Woodridge Park District. **No class Nov. 26 to 30. Class Class # Age Day Date Class Time R/NR Adult Tap Workout Intermediate/Advanced* 416228-02 16+ 9/3 - 12/17 TU 7:15-8:00pm $120/$180 Adult Tap Workout Beginner* 416228-01 16+ 9/9 - 12/16 M 7:45-8:30pm $120/$180 Pre-Ballet/Tap I** 416226-01 3-5 9/5 - 12/12 TH 10:45-11:30am $120/$180 Pre-Ballet/Tap II** 416230-01 4-6 9/5 - 12/12 TH 10:00-10:45am $120/$180 Pre-Ballet II** 416232-01 4-6 9/5 - 12/12 TH 8:45-9:30am $120/$180 Pre-Jazz/Hip Hop** 416227-01 4-6 9/5 - 12/12 TH 9:30-10:00am $80/$120 Creative Movement** 416223-01 2.5-5 9/6 - 12/13 F 10:45-11:30am $120/$180 Parent/Tot Dance** 416222-01 2-3 9/6 - 10/18 F 10:15-10:45am $40/$60 Parent/Tot Dance** 416222-02 2-3 10/25 - 12/13 F 10:15-10:45am $40/$60 Pre-Ballet I** 416224-01 3-5 9/6 - 12/13 F 8:45-9:30am $120/$180 Pre-Ballet/Tap I** 416226-02 3-5 9/6 - 12/13 F 9:30-10:15am $120/$180 Pre-Ballet/Tap II** 416230-02 4-6 9/6 - 12/13 F 12:45-1:30pm $120/$180 Pre-Ballet II** 416232-02 4-6 9/6 - 12/13 F 11:30am-12:15pm $120/$180 Pre-Jazz/Hip Hop** 416227-02 4-6 9/6 - 12/13 F 12:15-12:45pm $80/$120
McNULTY SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE - No class Oct. 31 and Nov. 28 Class Class # Age Day Date Class Time Recital Time R/NR Beginner 416201-02 5-16 TH 9/5 - 12/19 4:35-5:20pm 6:30pm $182/$273; LINK Participant: $173 Heavy Shoe 416201-03 6-16 TH 9/5 - 12/19 5:25-5:55pm 6:30pm $98/$147; LINK Participant: $93 Intermediate 416201-04 6-16 TH 9/5 - 12/19 6:00-7:00pm 6:30pm $196/$294; LINK Participant: $190
Imagine Dance Team Specialty Classes Excel in dance when you become a part of this dance team! Class for Imagine Dance Team members only. The first half of class will cover technique, and the second One specialty class is included in the cost of the team. half will work on choreography. Technique will have an The price listed is for an additional class. No class Nov. 26 emphasis in ballet, jazz, modern and lyrical. Participants in and 28. the team are also required to enroll in a minimum of one Age: 7-14 Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $75/$113 additional dance class and one 30-minute specialty class. Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Amethyst Cooper You must audition to become a team member. Auditions are Class Class # Date Day Time held in June. No class Oct. 31 and Nov. 25 to 30. Leaps & Turns 417543-01 9/19 - 12/12 TH 4:45-5:15pm Age: 7-14 Location: Lincoln Center Stretch & Strength 417543-02 9/17 - 12/10 TU 6:30-7:00pm Instructor: Amethyst Cooper Team Date Day Time R/NR Monthly Fee: Citrine 9/13 - 12/13 F 6:15-7:00pm $175/$275 Garnet 9/13 - 12/13 F 4:00-5:30pm $275/$375 Topaz 9/13 - 12/13 F 4:00-6:15pm $375/$475 87 LINCOLN CENTER PARTY DESCRIPTIONS BALLOON ANIMAL PARTY | AGES 3+ 45-minutes of non-stop balloon animals from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Dogs, butterflies, swords, etc. And at the end of the party they’ll each get to take home their very own collection of assorted balloon animals.
SAFARI PARTY | AGES 3-6 Embark on your very own safari adventure and scavenger hunt! Decorate a safari vest and binocular craft, play safari themed games and receive a safari hat BIRTHDAY PARTIES and stuffed animal friend to take home. SUPERHERO PARTY | AGES 3-6 Your little Superhero will have a blast flying CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES! through an assortment of relays, obstacles and challenges as they hone their super powers.
MAGIC PARTY | AGES 4+ You will see vanishing acts, card tricks, mind-reading, LINCOLN CENTER and much more from magician Gary Kantor. All shows are interactive. Your child will come up on stage and Birthday Party Service become a Junior Magician right before your eyes. Create an unforgettable birthday party. Just invite DANCE PARTY | AGES 6-10 Led by our own dance instructor, children warm up the guests and leave the planning and mess up to us! and learn choreographed dance combinations in our dance studio. The guest of honor can choose the style All themed parties are filled with a variety of games of dance: ballet, hip-hop, jazz or combine styles. Music and activities and include: Two-hour party for up to is provided. 15 guests, decorated room and tables, invitations, envelopes, paper goods, candles, party hosts, PAINT & TAKE PARTY | AGES 6-10 Celebrate the art of letting your creativity flow in our beverages and your choice of cake or cupcakes. ceramic studio. Children will paint ceramic pottery For parties over 15 guests, please add $6 per person pieces that are ready to take home the same day. (up to 20 guests total). Pizza can also be added for CUPCAKE CREATION PARTY | AGES 6-10 an additional fee below. A delicious good time! Decorate your own cupcake Registration is required at least two weeks in with a variety of toppings and design your own apron advance. Party planning begins upon full payment. for future culinary fun! Call 630.963.1300 for details. MESSY PARTY | AGES 6-10 PARTY THEMES AGES R/NR 14” ONE-TOPPING PIZZA Everyone will have an ooey, gooey good time creating DANCE PARTY 6-10 $240/$260 1 - 10 $32 (2 PIZZAS) their own slime and making a mess with all kinds of PAINT & TAKE 6-10 $240/$260 10 - 15 $44 (3 PIZZAS) slimy, sloppy games and activities. CUPCAKE CREATION 6-10 $240/$260 15 - 20 $55 (4 PIZZAS) WACKY GAMES PARTY | AGES 6-10 MAGIC 4+ $300/$320 20 - 25 $67 (5 PIZZAS) Your child and their friends will go crazy as they enjoy BALLOON ANIMAL 3+ $300/$320 PARTIES ARE AVAILABLE a variety of high-energy activities including scooter SATURDAY AND SUNDAY races, parachute games and fun relay races. SAFARI 3-6 $240/$260 FROM 10AM-12PM; 1-3PM MESSY 6-10 $240/$260 OR 4-6PM BASED ON NERF WAR PARTY | AGES 6-10 AVAILABILITY. FRIDAYS WACKY GAMES 6-10 $240/$260 5-7PM ARE AVAILABLE FOR Your child will dip, duck and dodge SUPER HERO 3-6 $240/$260 PAINT & TAKE, BAKE-A-THON, while engaged in multiple rounds of BALLOON ANIMAL AND war with their friends. Barriers, NERF NERF WAR 6-10 $250/$270 MAGIC. PARTIES ARE HELD guns and darts are provided. AT THE LINCOLN CENTER UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 88 2019 FALL RECREATION GUIDE | dgparks.org BIRTHDAY PARTIES MINER MIKE’S LYMAN WOODS ** ****** ***** * *** *** ** ** ** * * ** Adventure * * Nature Parties * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Parties must be booked at least two weeks HISTORIC in advance. Birthday Parties PARTIES THEMES AGES PARTY INCLUDES FUN WITH FAIRYTALES 4 YRS+ 2 HOURS OF PARTY TIME Choose a unique and fun FIREFIGHTER 4 YRS+ UP TO 10 GUESTS theme geared specifically TIME TRAVELER 6 YRS+ DISHES & NAPKINS towards your child’s historic AMERICAN GIRL 6 YRS+ PARTY HOST interests. Each party includes VICTORIAN TEA PARTY 6 YRS+ PARTY FEES a themed craft or activity and PIONEER PLAY DAY 6 YRS+ RESIDENT: $115 time for opening gifts and HISTORY DETECTIVES 8 YRS+ NON-RESIDENT: $150 eating cake. ARCHEOLOGY 8 YRS+ ADDITIONAL GUESTS: $5
SCHEDULE BY CALLING 630.960.7500 | DGPARKS.ORG 89 REGISTRATION INFO
EASY WAYS TO REGISTER TIPS FOR REGISTRATION CREATE AN ONLINE ACCOUNT REGISTER EARLY If you’ve never registered for park district programs, Popular programs will fill up fast! Register early create an account to register for programs online to guarantee your spot. Unless specified on the at dgparks.org. Click the ‘Register Online’ button to program information, registration begins on the get started! If you frequently register for park district dates below on a first-come, first-served basis. programs, you most likely have an account waiting for you! Call our registration staff at 630.960.7500 2019 FALL REGISTRATION to verify an existing account. JULY 29 DROP-OFF FORM RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:00AM Register for programs and events in person at AUG. 5 any of our facilities. Simply bring a completed NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION OPENS AT 8:00AM registration form with your payment (cash, check, Residents of School Districts 58 & 99 may register via money order, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Discover). all registration methods during the resident registration For information safety, credit card numbers should period and receive resident rates for activities or class never be disclosed on forms. Checks or money sections that take place at school facilities. orders may be made payable to Downers Grove Park District. There is a $25 fee for returned checks. Non-residents who hold a Fitness Membership at 4500 Fitness, may register for Premier Fitness FAX OR SCAN Classes during the resident registration period via You may fax completed forms to Lincoln Center at all registration methods. 630.963.5884 or Recreation Center at 630.960.7251. You may also scan completed forms directly to Properties paying taxes into Downers Grove Park our registration staff at [email protected]. For District are considered to be Residents in the district. information safety, credit card numbers should Those who do not pay taxes into Downers Grove never be disclosed on forms. Registration staff will Park District are considered Nonresidents, regardless contact you for payment. Enrollment in programs of their residency in Downers Grove. will not take place until payment is received. Faxed or scanned forms will not have priority over online CHECK AGE REQUIREMENTS or in-person registration. Appropriate age levels are established by our staff of professionals to ensure a rewarding experience for all. Participants must meet the age requirements of a class within one week after the start date of the REGISTRATION DESK HOURS class with the exception of Lincoln Learning Center LINCOLN CENTER preschool program. 935 Maple Avenue 630.963.1300 RECREATION REFUND POLICY Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm If you choose to withdraw from a class, a full refund Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm will be issued or placed on your account when a Sunday: Closed completed Refund Request is submitted at 72 hours prior to the first class meeting. RECREATION CENTER Requests submitted in less than 72 hours will be 4500 Belmont Road 630.960.7250 considered on a case-by-case basis. Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm A prorated withdrawal refund will be issued in cases of Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm illness or injury when accompanied by a doctor’s note. Some programs, events and services are not refundable under this policy. 90 REGISTRATION FORM
HOME PHONE *EMAIL ADDRESS ADULT FIRST NAME WORK PHONE FAMILY LAST NAME WORK CONTACT STREET ADDRESS EMERGENCY PHONE VILLAGE EMERGENCY CONTACT * YOU WILL RECEIVE PARK DISTRICT NEWS AND INFORMATION AT THIS ZIP CODE EMAIL ADDRESS. YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED TO ANY THIRD PARTY AGENCIES.
PARTICIPANT’S NAME GENDER BIRTHDATE CLASS # PROGRAM NAME FEE (MM/DD/YYYY)
YES! DONATE TO THE DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT: TOTAL AMOUNT: $10 $15 $25 OTHER HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS PROGRAM(S)?
OFFICE USE ONLY: METHOD OF PAYMENT: CASH CHECK # CREDIT CARD* APN RECEIPT# * FOR INFORMATION SAFETY, CREDIT CARD NUMBERS SHOULD NEVER BE DISCLOSED ON FORMS. REGISTRATION STAFF WILL CONTACT YOU FOR PAYMENT.
Attach check payable to: Downers Grove Park District and mail to 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515-4997. There will be a $25 service charge for returned checks. Credit card registrations may be faxed to 630.963.5884. When sent by fax, it is mutually understood that the fax document shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original document.
This “WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS” must be signed by all participating adults and/or one parent or custodial parent or guardian of children under 18 yrs of age. Without the proper signatures, your registration cannot be processed and will be returned to you.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the above identified programs/activities, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or SIGNATURE REQUIRED your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities I have read and fully understand the waiver and release of all claims on this page connected with and associated with said programs/activities (including transportation and the refund policy. This waiver form is completed and signed of my own free services/vehicle operation, when provided). will. All adult participants must sign; one parent or custodial parent or guardian The Downers Grove Park District (herein collectively referred to as “the District”) is must sign if participant is under the age of 18 yrs. committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and Participant/ holds the safety of participants in high regard. The District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are Parent or SIGN HERE DATE designed to protect the participant’s safety. However, participants and parents/guardians guardian 1 of minors registering for this program must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs. Parent or guardian 2 SIGN HERE DATE You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for the activities contemplated by this agreement. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, suffers from an underlying medical SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD ALLERGIES condition, or has recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity. The Downers Check here if any participant needs special assistance or I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in Grove Park accommodations to participate in programs. these programs/activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, District strives to damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result Participant’s Name comply with the of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward Program Name may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in these programs/ 1990 Americans activities against the District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees. with Disabilities Check here if any participant has a food-related allergy. PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOTAPING WAIVER Act. Participant’s Name Photographs and videos are taken by park district staff to use for promotional purposes. By registering for a program, attending an event or using a park district facility, you have Program Name granted us permission to use your image for promotional purposes. 91 2455 WARRENVILLE ROAD DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515
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