1 Come and meet our staff and explore our facility! An inflatable will be set up, indoor traverse rock climbing wall, birdie ball golf game, crafts, games and refreshments. This is a great time to get information about all upcoming Park District classes, events and trips FREE FAMILY EVENT Wednesday, August 21st 6:30 - 7:30pm at the Freedom Activity Center

2 The Chicago Ridge Park District will be introducing a new format to the 2019 RAH program this school year. Parents will now have nine options to choose from when scheduling their child(ren) for RAH. Those options are listed below. The fees for the program will stay the same. Scheduling will still work the same as previous years by allowing parents to sign up on a week to week basis by making payments the Friday before the week begins. If your child is not signed up by the Friday before, there will be a $10 late sign up fee assessed. Refunds or credits will not be issued for missed days this year. Registration begins on Monday July 29th. If there are additional questions please contact Dana Laxton at [email protected] or Dominic Malito at [email protected]

Days Resident Non-Res Monday – Friday AM $35 $50 Monday – Friday PM $50 $65 Monday – Friday AM and PM $85 $115

Days Price Non-Res Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM $21 $30 Monday, Wednesday, Friday PM $30 $39 REGISTRATION BEGINS Monday, Wednesday, Friday AM and $51 $69 July 29th , 2019

Days Resident Non-Res Tuesday and Thursday AM $14 $20 Tuesday and Thursday PM $20 $26 Tuesday and Thursday AM and PM $34 $46

3 The Chicago Ridge Park District is now offering a preschool after care program with specialized activities for children in preschool. While our curriculum is structured, its flexible framework encourages children to socialize, explore and discover. It is designed to provide a well-rounded experience through arts and crafts, music, cooking activities, learning centers, and sports. Registration is currently available at the Freedom Activity Center. For questions, please call (708) 636-4900 or email Dominic Malito at [email protected].

Registration on or before OPEN HOUSE August 16th $0 Meet the Staff After August 16th $20 Freedom Activity Center August 15th at 6:30pm

Program schedule and fees are listed below. You will be able to sign up on a week to week basis provided payment is received no later than the Friday before each week begins. There are four options to choose from – these are the ONLY options for the program. Transportation will be provided for the 3pm-6pm days from Ridge Central and Lawn

Days Resident Non-Res Mon, Wed, Fri - 11am-2pm $20 per day $30 per day

Mon, Wed, Fri - 3pm-6pm $20 per day $30 per day

Days Resident Non-Res Monday – Friday 11am-2pm $20 per day $30 per day Monday – Friday 3pm-6pm $20 per day $30 per day

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ABC Mondays Wednesday With Shapes, Colors and Numbers It is time to go back to school and learn the Children can enjoy the wonderful world of shapes, alphabet. This class will introduce the alphabet to colors and numbers. Children will learn about these your child through a wide variety of games, crafts wonderful things in a variety of ways. and activities Day: Wednesdays Day: Monday Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Session 1: September 11 – October 16 Session 1: September 9 – October 14 Session 2: October 23 – November 27 Session 2: October 21 – November 25 Session 3: December 4 – January 22 Session 3: December 2 – January 6 Session 4: January 29 – February 5 Session 4: January 13 – February 17 Age: 3-5 years old Age: 3-5 years old Fee: $81 Residents, $91 Non-Res Fee: $81 Residents, $91 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center

Creative Tuesdays Rocking N Rolling Thursdays This class will let your child be creative in any way Let’s make it a day filled with music. This class will imaginable. Whether its drawing, painting, play, focus on fine and gross motor skills by using rhythm running around or just having fun, children will be instruments, imagination exercises and movement encouraged to express themselves and let their props. We encourage you to sign your child up and minds race. come rock ‘n roll with us. Day: Tuesday Day: Thursday Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Time: 9:00a.m. – 11:00a.m. Session 1: September 10 – October 15 Session 1: September 12 – October 17 Session 2: October 22 – November 26 Session 2: October 24 – November 28 Session 3: December 3 – January 21 Session 3: December 5 – January 16 Session 4: January 28 – March 3 Session 4: January 23 – February 27 Age: 3-5 years old Age: 3-5 years old Fee: $81 Residents, $91 Non-Res Fee: $81 Residents, $91 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center 5 Adult and Tot T-Ball Adult and Tot Soccer During this class your child will learn the Parents and tots come out to basic skills of t-ball how to hit, field and run Freedom Park and learn the the bases. basics of soccer together all while enjoying quality time with each other! Day: Monday Day: Tuesday Date: September 16 - September 30 Date: September 17 - October 1 Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm Age: 2-4 years old Age: 2-4 years old Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Location: Freedom Park Location: Freedom Park

Adult and Tot Kidnastics This class is perfect for getting your child moving and grooving through different fun, fitness activities. Day: Thursday Date: September 19 - October 3 Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm Age: 2-4 years old Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Adult and Tot Sports Location: Freedom Park Each week you and your child will learn a new challenging sport and have fun doing so! Day: Wednesday Date: September 18 - October 2 Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm Age: 2-4 years old Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Location: Freedom Park Register online at www.chicagoridgeparks.com or call (708) 636-4900.

6 Fun and Fitness Traverse Wall Climbing Each week children will experience different Come check out the climbing wall at the type of fitness. We will do aerobics, Zumba, Freedom Activity Center. This wall allows running and other challenging fitness tasks. you to climb horizontally, not vertically, all This is the perfect class to have fun and get while getting a great workout in. We will fit at the same time. also do different games while climbing the Day: Monday wall. Session 1: Sept 9 - Sept 23 Day: Tuesday Session 2: Oct 7 - Oct 21 Session 1: Sept 10 - Sept 24 Session 3: Nov 4 - Nov 18 Session 2: Oct 8 - Oct 22 Session 4: Dec 2 - Dec 16 Session 3: Nov 5- Nov 19 Session 5: Jan 6 - Jan 20 Session 4: Dec 3 - Dec 17 Session 6: Feb 3 - Feb 17 Session 5: Jan 7 - Jan 21 Age: 8-14 years old Session 6: Feb 4 - Feb 18 Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Age: 8-14 years old Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Location: Freedom Activity Center Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

Cooking for Kids P.E. Time Each week children will make a delicious new During this class, children will play the recipe to bring home to mom or dad. Children all- time best physical education games will also do an activity that goes with what like: Saturn Ball, four square, dodgeball they are cooking. Please dress for a mess. Scooters and much more. Day: Wednesday Day: Thursday Session 1: Sept 11 - Sept 25 Session 1: Sept 12- Sept 26 Session 2: Oct 9- Oct 23 Session 2: Oct 10 - Oct 24 Session 3: Nov 6- Nov 20 Session 3: Nov 7- Nov 21 Session 4: Dec 4 - Dec 18 Session 4: Dec 5- Dec 19 Session 5: Jan 8 - Jan 22 Session 5: Jan 9 - Jan 23 Session 6: Feb 5 - Feb 19 Session 6: Feb 6 - Feb 20 Age: 8-14 years old Age: 8-14 years old Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center 7 Morning Sports Samplers Flag Football This class will get children active through During this class, children will learn about the various sports. Children will learn a new sport game of non-contact flag football. Each week, each week and do different drills and games. we will go over the different positions, do This is the perfect class for getting your different drills and play a game each week. children active through the wonderful world Day: Saturday of sports. Date: Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Jan 11, Day: Saturday Feb 8 Date: Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Jan 4, Age: 6-9 years old Feb 1 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Age: 6-9 years old Age: 10-14 years old Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Time: 10:15am – 11:15pm Age: 10-14 years old Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Time: 10:15am – 11:15pm Location: Freedom Activity Center Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

Basketball Soccer Everyone loves a game of basketball and this Soccer is on the rise and it is time to get your is the perfect class for it. Each week we will children playing. During this class, children will dribble, shoot, pass and play a game. learn about positions, passing, kicking, heading the ball and will play different games. Day: Saturday Date: Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Jan 18, Day: Saturday Feb 15 Date: Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Jan 25, Age: 6-9 years old Feb 22 Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Age: 6-9 years old Age: 10-14 years old Time: 9:00am – 10:00am Time: 10:15am – 11:15pm Age: 10-14 years old Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Time: 10:15am – 11:15pm Location: Freedom Activity Center Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center 8 These classes are offered as one day events. Please register your child by the day before the class begins. Classes will be $5 for Residents and $10 for Non-Residents. Each fee is for one day. All classes are held at the Freedom Activity Center. Call (708) 636-4900 with any questions.

Free Play Mondays Creative Artist Tuesdays Every Monday at the Freedom Activity Every Tuesday at the Freedom Activity Center drop your child off for an hour of fun. Center, children will engage in different Each week children will engage in games such forms of art. Children naturally have the as tag, freezeball, doctor dodgeball, rock imagination and creativity to create many climbing, kickball and much more. Our focus wonderful art pieces. Children will paint, on is to get your child(ren) to run around and color, make crafts, and add glitter and burn off energy. glamour to all types of art!

Every Monday September 9th—February 3rd Every Tuesday September 10th—February 4th 4:30pm - 5:30pm - 4-6 years old 4:30pm - 5:30pm - 4-6 years old 5:30pm - 6:30pm - 7-9 years old 5:30pm - 6:30pm - 7-9 years old 6:30pm - 7:30pm - 10-14 years old 6:30pm - 7:30pm - 10-14 years old

Board Game Card Game Wednesdays Variety Sport Thursday Every Wednesday at the Freedom Activity Center, Do you want your child to try different sports? drop your child off for a night of board games. Well then this is the perfect class for you! This Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders, Trouble, Clue, class will introduce sports such as basketball, Scrabble, Risk, Uno, and Rummy are just some of baseball, football, soccer, miniature golf, ultimate the games that children can engage in during this Frisbee, kickball and more. Each week children event. Games can challenge children will engage in a new sport. scholastically and help develop social skills. Every Thursday September 12th - February 6th Every Wednesday September 11th - February 5th 4:30pm - 5:30pm - 4-6 years old 4:30pm - 5:30pm - 4-6 years old 5:30pm - 6:30pm - 7-9 years old 5:30pm - 6:30pm - 7-9 years old 6:30pm - 7:30pm - 10-14 years old 6:30pm - 7:30pm - 10-14 years old

9 Ultimate Frisbee Basketball During this one day event, we will head Come to Frontier Fieldhouse the second inside to Frontier Fieldhouse and play Wednesday of each month and enjoy some multiple games of ultimate Frisbee that competitive basketball. We will enjoy will test each player’s physical fitness and games, drills and all things basketball. ability. Day: Wednesday Day: Wednesday Date: Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11, Date: Sept 4, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 15, Feb 12 Jan 8, Feb 5 Age: 10-14 years old Age: 10-14 years old Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Fee: $2 Residents, $6 Non-Res Fee: $2 Residents, $6 Non-Res Location: Frontier Fieldhouse Location: Frontier Fieldhouse

Whiffle Ball Kickball There is nothing like a fall day and What a great feeling it is to kick a ball as far playing some classic whiffle ball. Join us as as you can and run around the bases. Join us we head inside for as much whiffle ball as we as we challenge each other to a massive can play. kickball game. Do not miss these games! Day: Wednesday Day: Wednesday Date: Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20, Dec 18, Date: Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 27, Jan 22, Feb 19 Jan 29, Feb 26 Age: 10-14 years old Age: 10-14 years old Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Fee: $2 Residents, $6 Non-Res Fee: $2 Residents, $6 Non-Res Location: Frontier Fieldhouse Location: Frontier Fieldhouse

10 Fall Ball T-Ball Parent Tot Fun Time This is the perfect t-ball experience for your This class allows moms/dads to share a fun, child if he or she wants to continue learning learning experience with their children. Both the skills of baseball into the fall season. parent and child will participate in projects, Participants will have three weeks of practice playtime, games and much more. followed by three games. Each child will Day: Thursday receive a shirt and certificate. Session 1: September 12th - October 17th Day: Wednesday Session 2: October 24th - December 5th Session 1: September 11th - October 16th Session 3: December 12th - January 16th Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Session 4: January 23rd - February 27th Age: 3-5 years old Time: 9:15am - 10:15am Fee: $41 Res, $51 Non-Res Age: 2-4 years old Location: Freedom Park Fee: $41 Res, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Parent Time Out Parents, do you need a break away from the Make a Mess kids to run errands or get things done around Little children have a universe of ideas and the house? Drop your child off and we will thoughts inside their heads. Our Make a Mess enjoy various games, activities, crafts and class gives children the outlet and freedom much more. to express themselves in a variety of ways. Each week children will work with different Day: Friday materials and will have the freedom to create! Session 1: September 13th - October 18th Session 2: October 25th - December 6th Day: Monday Session 3: December 13th - January 17th Session 1: September 9th - October 14th Session 4: January 24th - March 6th Session 2: October 21st - November 25th Time: 11:00am-2:00pm Session 3: December 2nd - January 20th Time: 1:15pm - 2:15pm Age: 3-5 years old Age: 3-5 years old Fee: $90 Res, $110 Non-Res Fee: $96 Res, $112 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center Let’s Paint Painting is a great way for children to express themselves. This class is all about painting for the young and creative minds out there. All supplies are included in the price. Day: Tuesday Session 1: October 22nd - November 26th Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Age: 7-10 years old Fee: $41 Res, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

11 Creative Play Time Cooking for Kids Let your child run around and enjoy some classic Children can enjoy the wonderful world of cooking! and exciting recreation games and activities. Each week they will prepare an exciting new snack and Children will be having the time of their lives! each child will have the opportunity to be their very own Day: Thursday “food critic.” Don’t forget the apron or towel Session 1: September 19th – October 24th Day: Wednesday Session 2: November 7th – December 19th Session 1: September 11th – October 16th Age: 3-5 years old Session 2: October 23rd - November 27th Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm Age: 3-5 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Freedom Activity Center Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Tiny Tot Soccer Class This class will introduce kids to the basics of Tiny Tot Sports Class playing soccer. Kids will enjoy physical activity Calling all boys and girls who like to play sports or want through a number of drills and games. Shin guards to learn to play better. Come join us for our sports class are not required where kids will the learn the basics of sports including Day: Tuesday basketball, flag football, floor hockey and soccer. This Session 1: September 10th – October 15th class will also help children develop teamwork skills. Age: 3 – 5 years old Day: Monday th th Time: 4:30pm –5:30 pm Session 1: September 9 – October 14 st Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Session 2: October 21 – November 25th Location: Freedom Park Age: 4-6 years old Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

Sports for Tots This class will teach younger children the wonderful world of sports. Children will learn a new sport each week. They will partake in various drills, IMAGI-NATION games and activities for each sport. Let your child Come out and enjoy learning to be artistic! learn the world of sports at a young age! Children in this class will be drawing, painting and Day: Tuesday doing other crafts to express themselves! Neatness Session 1: September 10th October 15th does NOT count, and everyone will have a chance Session 2: October 22nd – November 26th to be an artist. Time: 12:15 – 1:15pm Age: 2 1/2-5 years old Day: Friday Session 1: September 13th – October 18th Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Session 2: October 25th – November 29th Location: Freedom Activity Center Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Age: 3 – 5 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

12 Friday Fun Day Fall Fun Time Games and activities are more than just fun for a Are you ready for some fall fun and exploration? We will preschooler-they also help with physical fill your child’s day with fall games, crafts, activities, and development and early learning. In this class some of our favorite treats! If your child loves having kids will enjoy crafts, games and gym or outdoor fun, then this is the class for them! activities. Day: Thursday Day: Friday Session 1: September 26th - November 7th Session 1: September 27th - November 1st Session 2: November 14th - January 2nd Session 2: November 8th - December 20th Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Age 4 – 6 years old Age: 3-6 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center Sports for Tots Chocolate Factory This class will teach the younger children the It’s a chocolate lover’s dream class! You’ll make wonderful world of sports. Children will learn a some awesome desserts from all things chocolate. new sport each week. Children will partake in Dress for a mess! various drills, games and activities for each sport. Let your child learn the world of sports at a Day: Monday Session 1: September 9th – October 14th young age! st Session 2: October 21 – November 25th Day: Tuesday Time: 12:15 – 1:15pm Session 1: September 10th October 15th th th Session 1: September 9 – October 14 Session 2: October 24th – November 26th st Session 2: October 21 – November 25th Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm Age: 3-5 years old Age 3 – 5 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Residents Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center IMAGI-NATION Come out and enjoy learning to be artistic! Children in this class will be drawing, painting and creating other crafts to express themselves! Neatness does NOT count, and everyone will have a chance to be an artist. Day: Friday Session 1: September 13th – October 18th Session 2: October 25th – November 29th Time: 12:15pm – 1:15pm Age: 3–5 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

13 Toddlin’ Twos This class offers children 2 years old the opportunity to socialize and have fun with other children. This program will ease your child into Cooking for Kids group oriented activities. Children must be ready to Children can enjoy the wonderful world of cooking! separate from their parents. Each week they will prepare an exciting new snack and each child will have the opportunity to be their very Day: Tuesday own “food critic.” Don’t forget the apron or towel Session 1: September 10th – October 15th Day: Wednesday Session 2: October 24th – November 26th Session 1: September 11th – October 16th Session 3: December 3rd – January 21st Session 2: October 23rd - November 27th Session 4: January 28th – March 4th Age: 3-5 years old Time: 11:15am – 12:00pm . Time: 12:15pm – 1:15pm Age: 2 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center Half Way There If your child does not meet age requirements for pre-school but is ready for a two day a week pre-school experience, then this is the class for them! Participants will take part in fun activities designed for 2 ½ year old children with special emphasis on socialization, sharing and cooperative play. Children will be exposed to a consistent, loosely structured routine revolving around games, crafts, stories and free play. This is a great introduction to any pre-school routine and will give your child a positive glimpse of just how much fun school can be! PARENTS, SINCE THIS CLASS IS ONLY TWO DAYS A WEEK, YOUR CHILD MUST BE READY TO SEPARATE FROM YOU. Note: children must be 2 ½ before program begins. No refunds or credits can be given for this program if child is not willing to enter/stay in the classroom. Day: Mondays and Wednesdays Session 1: September 9th – October 16th Session 2: October 21st – November 27th Session 3: December 2nd – January 15th Session 4: January 20th – February 26th Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm Age: 2 ½ years old Fee: $91 Residents, $116 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Creative Play Time Let your child run around and enjoy some classic and exciting recreation games and activities. Children will be having the time of their lives! Day: Thursday Session 1: September 19th – October 24th Session 2: November 7th – December 19th Age: 2 1/2-5 years old Time: 12:15 – 1:15pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

14 Mini Soccer NEW This class is a great introduction to soccer. Basic soccer skills such as running, kicking, passing, and game play are covered. Games are used to incorporate the skills taught during class in a fun and safe environment.

Day: Wednesday

Session 1: September 4th-October 2nd

Session 2: October 9th-November 6th

Session 3: November 13th-December 18th*

Age: 3-6 years old

Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 27 Little Dribblers NEW An introduction to basketball, this class offers simple drills to teach players the rules of the game, ball handling, passing and defense. Participants learn teamwork and sportsmanship as they learn the game of basketball.

Day: Wednesday

Session 1: September 4th-October 2nd

Session 2: October 9th-November 6th

Session 3: November 13th-December 18th*

Age: 3-6 years old

Time: 5:15pm-6:00pm

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 27 Adult & Tot Sports Stop NEW Moms, Dads or any significant adult can play an integral part in helping their tot experience basic sports movement. Your tot learns in a nurturing environment with gymnastics and sports equipment used to introduce organized sports movement.

Day: Wednesday

Session 1: September 4th-October 2nd

Session 2: October 9th-November 6th

Session 3: November 13th-December 18th*

Age: 2-3 years old with adult

Time: 6:00pm-6:30pm

Fee: $27 Residents, $33 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 27

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Track & Field NEW Participants learn the fundamentals involved with improving flexibility, proper stretching, body positioning, developing core-strength, improving balance, cool-down techniques and other fitness concepts as they relate to exercising and the jumping, running and throwing skills involved in the sport of track and field.

Youngsters participate in a track and field meet on the last day of class.

Day: Monday

Date: September 9th-October 7th

Age: 5-8 years old

Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Park

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff

Youth Archery NEW Archery participants learn the parts of an arrow and recurve bow, the techniques of using a recurve bow, and fundamental shooting skills in an extremely safe environment. They also learn an excellent, nationally recognized beginner’s 9-step to the 10 ring progression which was created by the Coaches Development Committee of the National Archery Association. Both technique and games are a part of each class.

Blunt tipped arrows, bows, and targets will be provided.

Day: Monday

Date: September 9th-October 7th

Age: 7-12 years old

Time: 5:00pm-5:45pm

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Park

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff

Family Archery NEW Bring the entire family each week for 45 minutes of archery fun! You and your family members will meet new friends while learning the parts of an arrow and recurve bow, the basics of using a recurve bow, a nationally recognized beginner’s 9-step to the 10 ring progression method, and fundamental shooting skills from an experienced instructor. Bows, arrows, and targets are furnished. Registration fee includes 1 child and 1 adult.

Day: Monday

Date: September 9th-October 7th

Age: 6+ years old with adult

Time: 5:45pm-6:30pm

Fee: $60 Residents, $75 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Park

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff

16 Basketball Skills & Games Prepare your child for league play with this exciting and useful class. Boys and girls will work on dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding as well as learn about teamwork and sportsmanship. Participants will also be introduced to the proper defensive stance and experience defensive drills as they learn the game of basketball. Games will be played each week so that participants can apply the skills learned.

Day: Wednesday

Session 1: September 4th-October 2nd

Session 2: October 9th-November 6th

Session 3: November 13th-December 18th*

Age: 7-12 years old

Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 27 Volleyball Skills & Games NEW This program is a must for players of all skill levels trying to improve on the fundamentals or learn the game for the first time. We will assist players with their skills and knowledge of passing, serving, defense, setting, blocking and hitting. Players will also work on technique, set location, play sets, footwork and overall knowledge of the game. They will learn offensive and defensive systems through team drills and game play.

Day: Wednesday

Session 1: September 4th-October 2nd

Session 2: October 9th-November 6th

Session 3: November 13th-December 18th*

Age: 8-13 years old

Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 27 Adult & Tot Kidnastics NEW Toddlers can develop body awareness, balance, flexibility, and coordination while having fun doing gymnastics. Parents assist with skills in a safe and caring environment.

Day: Saturday

Session 1: September 7th-October 5th

Session 2: October 12th-November 9th

Session 3: November 16th-December 21st*

Age: 2-3 years old with adult

Time: 9:00am-9:30am

Fee: $27 Residents, $33 Non-Res

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 30 17

Kidnastics Boys and girls will learn the basics of gymnastics in a safe and well-equipped environment. Age-appropriate maneuvers for bar, floor, low balance beam, and vault will be introduced. Children can improve coordination and help develop self-confidence, strength, flexibility and balance.

Day: Saturday

Session 1: September 7th-October 5th

Session 2: October 12th-November 9th

Session 3: November 16th-December 21st*

Age: 4-6 years old

Time: 9:30am-10:15am

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Residents

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 30 Beginning Tumbling Start out learning the proper way to perform rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. This class is a great introduction to tumbling, and it opens the door to gymnastics possibilities.

Day: Saturday

Session 1: September 7th-October 5th

Session 2: October 12th-November 9th

Session 3: November 16th-December 21st*

Age: 7-10 years old

Time: 10:15am-11:00am

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Residents

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 30 Tumbling for Cheerleading Focus on tumbling skills specifically for cheerleading. Round-offs, flip flops, standing back tucks and running tumbling are covered. Basic tumbling skills required for class participation.

Day: Saturday

Session 1: September 7th-October 5th

Session 2: October 12th-November 9th

Session 3: November 16th-December 21st*

Age: 7-12 years old

Time: 11:00am-11:45am

Fee: $40 Residents, $50 Non-Residents

Location: Freedom Activity Center

Instructor: SportsKids Inc. Staff *No class November 30

18 The Art Factory This is for the younger artist who wants to begin Mad Scientists expressing themselves. We will learn the basics to In this class we will use our imagination by drawing, painting and making crafts. This is the perfect performing different science experiments while class to learn to become an artist! always being safe! Each will we will perform a Day: Wednesday different experiment and learn a new lesson. Session 1: September 11th – October 16th Day: Thursday \ th th Session 2: October 23rd – December 4th Session 1: September 12 – October 17 Age: 4-6 years old Age: 11-13 years old th th Session 3: January 7th – February 12th Session 2: October 24 – December 5 Age: 7-10 years old Age: 4-6 years old th th Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Session 3: December 26 – January 30 Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Age: 7 – 10 years old Location: Freedom Activity Center Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res You can Cook Location: Freedom Activity Center Everyone loves to cook and we will teach how to be the best chef. This class will introduce children to the wonderful art of cooking. We will be making recipes and even creating our very own dish. Day: Tuesday Session 1: September 10th – October 15th Age: 7-10 years old Session 2: October 22nd – December 3rd Age: 11-13 years old Session 3: January 7th – February 11th Age: 7-10 – 6 years old Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Residents Arts and Crafts Time Location: Freedom Activity Center Children in this class will learn to put their creative minds to the test. Each child will be able to use their imagination and create their very own masterpieces in the world of arts and crafts. Day: Wednesday Session 1: September 11th – October 17th Age: 7-10 years old Session 2: October 24th – December 5th Age: 11-13 years old Session 3: January 8th – February 12th Age: 11 – 13 years old Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center 19 Jump Shooting Stars Soccer Class This class will help advance participants through the game This class will get kids active through the game of basketball. Each class we will go over drills that help of soccer. Participants will explore the game of participants improve their basketball game. At the end of soccer through various drills and games. Shin each class we will play a game. guards are not required Day: Tuesday Session 1: September 10th October 15th Day: Monday Session 2: October 22nd – November 26th Session 1: September 9th – October 14th Age: 7-10 years old Age: 7 – 10 years old Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Age: 11 – 14 years old Location: Freedom Activity Center Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Fee: $41 Resident, $51 Non-Res Junior Floor Hockey Location: Freedom Park In this class, children will play floor hockey through various games, drills and instruction. Dodgeball Participants will play a game at every class. In this class, we will be playing various games and Participants can bring their own sticks. forms of the classic game dodgeball. This class will Day: Thursday challenge participants to compete and have fun Session 1: September 12th – October 17t Day: Thursday th nd Session 2: October 24th – December 5th Session 1: October 28 – December 2 Session 3: January 2nd – February 6th Time: 4:30 – 5:30PM

Age: 7-10 years old Age 7 -10 years old th th Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Session 2: February 19 – March 26 Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Time: 5:30 – 6:30PM Location: Freedom Activity Center Age 11 -14 years old Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Flag Football Location: Freedom Activity Center Looking to improve or start in football, then start with our Flag football class. Learn the basics of football without full contact. This class will help PE Time teach your child how to run, pass, catch and During this class children will be active through the teamwork. many awesome games we play have played in gym Day: Wednesday class throughout the years. Games like Dr. Dodgeball, th th Session 1: September 11 – October 16 Capture the Flag and Lighthouse are just a few that Age: 7 – 10 years old Time: 5:00 – 6:00pm will be played. Age: 11 – 14 years old Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm Session 1: October 24th – December 5th Fee: $41 Resident, $51 Non-Res Session 2: December 12th – January 16th Location: Freedom Park Session 3: January 23rd – February 20th Age: 7-14 years old Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

20 Fortnite Duo MLB The Show Home Run Derby If you want a chance to prove your Fortnite The Home Run Derby is one of the most medal in high-stakes competition, then you'll compelling events to watch. Now test your get your chance during this one of a kind skills to see who can be the King of the long tournament. Come test your Fortnite skills, ball in this thrilling challenge. do not wait! Day: Saturday Day: Saturday Dates: Sept 14, Oct 12, Nov 9, Dec 14, Dates: Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7, Jan 11, Feb 8 Jan 4, Feb 1 Age: Any Age: Any Time: 11am Time: 11am Fee: $5 per person Fee: $10 per team Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center

NBA 2K 2019 Madden 2020 Who wants to prove they have the skill set of Madden is one of the oldest video games It is Michael Jordan when you grab the sticks and the staple of video football games today. Who play. Who will put up that forty point game. will win the Super Bowl in this tournament, If you want a tough test, then this is the come find out and put your skills to the test. tournament for you. Day: Saturday Day: Saturday Dates: Sept 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 28, Dates: Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Jan 18, Feb 15 Jan 25, Feb 22 Age: Any Age: Any Time: 11am Time: 11am Fee: $5 per person Fee: $5 per person Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center

21 4 on 4 Flag Football Tournament A beautiful fall day is perfect for some flag football. Lace up the spikes and come to Freedom Park and test your flag football skills against the best around. Registration must be in teams of four Date: Saturday, September 14th Time: 11:00am.(please arrive by 10:30am) Age: 18 and older Co-ed Softball Tournament Fee: $50 per team Come out to Freedom Park for an afternoon of sixteen Location: Freedom Park inch softball. Teams must have a least four females on the field of play at all times. Continuous batting *Must register in advance by Wednesday, Sept 11 order will also take place. Date: Saturday, September 21st 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Time: 11:00am.(please arrive by 10:30am) There is nothing like an afternoon of basketball on Age: 18 and older a Fall day. Come to Freedom Park basketball Fee: $50 per team courts and participate in this competitive Location: Freedom Park tournament. Divisions will depend on how many *Must register in advance by Wednesday, Sept 18 teams register. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Teams are guaranteed at least three Major League Whiffle Ball Tournament games. You must register as a team. Whiffle ball is perfect on a fall day. Come showcase Day: Saturday, September 28th your whiffle ball skills against some of the best com- Time: 11:00am (please arrive by 10:30am) petition in the area. Games will be five innings long, Age: 18 and older no bases runners, designated landing zones for base Fee: $20 per team hits. Rules sheets are available. Location: Freedom Park Date: Saturday, October 5th *Must register in advance by Wednesday, Sept 25 Time: 11:00am.(please arrive by 10:30am) Age: 18 and older Fee: $50 per team Location: Freedom Park *Must register in advance by Wednesday, Oct 2

22 In the evening, we will be making a child friendly dinner together to go along with a seasonal movie. The movie will be age appropriate and the children will be able to enjoy their delicious dinner while watching the awesome film! Fridays: Sept 6, Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7 6:30-9pm. Ages 6-14 years old at the Freedom Activity Center $7 Residents, $12 Non-Residents *Fee is for one date only*

Take a little color, add a little shine….My oh my you look divine! Calling all girls to the Freedom Activity Center for a girl’s night of friends, films, fun and a fresh new look. This is for girls only! Fridays: Sept 13, Oct 11, Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14 6:30-9pm. Ages 6-14 years old at the Freedom Activity Center $7 Residents, $12 Non-Residents *Fee is for one date only *

There have been plenty of awesome game shows over the past years. Family Feud, Price Is Right, Jeopardy...to name a few. We will be trying some of them out on this fun and fast paced night! Fridays: Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21 6:30-9pm. Ages 6-14 years old at the Freedom Activity Center $5 Residents, $10 Non-Residents *Fee is for one date only* 23 Tiny Tot Olympics Parking Lot Picassos Little Olympians ages 3 -5 years old are invited to This will be a chalk drawing contest for families. participate in a wide variety of fun and silly games. We will decorate the entire Freedom Activity Center We will have mock Olympic torches, stickers after parking and create your very own chalk masterpiece. each event and a yummy snack. Bring your camera and do not miss out. Day: Saturday Date: September 21st Day: Saturday Age: Any th Date: October 12 Time: 10am Age: 3 – 5 years old Fee: $5 Resident Family, Time: 10am $10 Non-Residents Family Fee: $10 Residents, $15 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream Movie at the Park An old-fashion ice cream making party. Kids will get a Come out to Freedom Activity Center and enjoy a chance to make their very own ice cream sundaes and night at the movies, and let’s not forget your then watch an awesome movie. We will also learn about favorite movie snack, POPCORN! There is nothing how ice cream is made. The fee is for one day. better than a night out at the movies especially with Day: Tuesday friends and family! The fee is for one day th th Date: November 19 , January 15 Day: Friday Age: Any Date: Oct 18, Nov 15, Jan 17, Feb 21 Time: 6:30-8pm Age: 12-14 years old Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Time: 6:30pm Location: Freedom Activity Center Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Bake Walk Jr Homerun Derby and Pitch Hit and Run Everyone come to Freedom Activity Center and Come out to Menard Park on Saturday, September 14th bring your very own baked good. We will then play at 12:00pm for an afternoon of homerun derby at the large games of musical chairs and other simple field. See who can hit the longest homerun, or the most games. Winners will then pick a baked good. homeruns. Day: Saturday Day: Saturday th th th Date: September 14 Date: October 19 , January 11 Age: Any Age: Any Time: 12pm Time: 10am Fee: Free Fee: FREE Location: Menard Park Location: Freedom Activity Center

Teen Night We welcome all teens to the Freedom Activity Center for a night of games. We will spend the night full of fun. We will play sports, board games and go to the park for some outside fun as well. There will also be snacks and drinks for everyone. Day: Friday Date: Sept 20, Nov 8, Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 15 Age: 12-14 years old Time: 6:30-9pm Fee: $10 Residents, $15 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center 24 Capture the Flag Night Murder Mystery Night What’s that lurking in the grass? Is that a Was it Colonel Mustard in the hall? friend or a foe? Can you capture the flag? Or was it Professor Plum in the dining Divide into teams, hide your flag and let the room? Join us for a night as we try and battle begin. To win, capture the other team’s solve the mystery at the Freedom flag and return it to your territory. But don’t Activity Center. Snacks and get caught by the other team. Let the games refreshments will also be served. begin Day: Thursday Day: Thursday Date: Sept 6, Date: Sept 13, Nov 8, Jan 10 Age: 8-14 years old Age: 8 -14 years old Time: 6-7:30pm Time: 6-7:30pm Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center

Pumpkin Carving Game Show Night Everyone enjoys carving a pumpkin on a cool There have been many awesome game shows Fall night. Come out to the Freedom Activity over the past years. Family Feud, Price is Center where we will spend a night carving our Right, Jeopardy to name a few. Each event very own pumpkins. Pumpkins will be we will play a few different game shows. provided Day: Thursday Day: Thursday Date: Oct 4, Dec 6, Feb 7 Date: October 25th Age: 8-14 years old Age: any Time: 6-7:30pm Time: 6-7:30pm Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center Inflatable Days Come to the Frontier Fieldhouse and come play and run in around in the Park District’s insane, awesome and mind blowing inflatables. From slides, to mazes to a jumpy house, we have it all. The fee is for one day. Must register in advance please. Day: Monday Date: October 14th, November 25th, December 23rd Age: Any Time: 10am-1pm Fee: $5 Residents, $10 Non-Res Location: Frontier Fieldhouse 25 Fright Fest at Six Flags Spend a day at Six Flags Great America and check out their annual Fright Fest event. Not only will you experience roller coasters and all types of thrill rides, you will also see spooky creatures wandering the park. Six Flags has a huge variety of roller coasters for children of all ages to enjoy. Ticket price includes admission to the park and transportation. Day: Saturday Date: October 5th Age: 13 -16 years old Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:00am and will return around 11:00pm Fee: $60 Residents, $70 Non-Res

Teen Dodgeball League Teen Basketball League Who doesn’t love a game of dodgeball? It is a Teens come out and showcase your basketball skills in competitive, enjoyable and social activity for all this competitive basketball league. Teams will randomly to enjoy. During this league, players will enjoy be chosen in this three on three basketball league. Players games of dodgeball once per week. Once the will receive a reversible game jersey and play one game season concludes, there will be playoffs and awards per week. There will be playoffs at the end of the season. for the first place team. Teams will be randomly Day: Saturday picked. Fee is for one league. League 1: November 19th – November 14th th nd Day: Thursday League 2: January 18 – February 22 League 1: October 10th – November 14th Age: 13-16 years old League 2: January 9th – February 13th Time: 11:15 – 12:15pm Age: 13-16 years old Fee: $51 Residents, $61 Non-Res Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm Location: Freedom Activity Center Fee: $51 Residents, $61 Non-Res Location: Freedom Activity Center

Sky High Sports Trampoline Park Trip Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. They are the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. They give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Sky High Sports are dedicated to providing you with the pure joy that comes with flying. They are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. They believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. They are healthy and bursting with energy. We fly high and keep it safe. We are Sky Zone.

Day: Saturday Date: February 1st Age: 13 -16 years old Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 10:00am and will return around 3:00pm Fee: $23 Residents, $33 Non-Res 26 Bean Bag League Grab a partner and come meet new people at the Chicago Ridge Park District’s adult bean bag league. Teams may be composed of all male, female or both. There are no special rules, just get the bags on the board or into the hole. Each player must be at least 18 years old. Each match will consist of five games regardless of outcome of each game. Each season will be eight weeks followed by playoffs. Games will begin at 6:30pm each day and a schedule will be sent out. There will be prizes for the top two teams. Day: Wednesday League 1: September 18th – November 13th League 2: January 8th - February 26th Age: 18 and over Time: 6:30pm Fee: $50 per team Location: Freedom Activity Center Walking Club Frontier Fieldhouse has a state-of-the-art walking track. With the weather starting to change and getting colder, it is the perfect spot to get inside and get a good walk in. Tuesday mornings from 6:30am-7:30am, come walk around the track and meet some fellow walkers while doing so. You do not need to come every week. Day: Tuesday Date: September 10th – February 25th Age: 18 and over Time: 6:30am – 7:30am Fee: $1 each week Location: Frontier Fieldhouse Open Gym Basketball Tuesday nights at Frontier Fieldhouse, we will have open gym basketball for adults only. Participants will be able to get half court games or full court games going and compete against each other. This is a perfect opportunity to get some great physical activity and have a fun time playing basketball at the same time. You do not have to come every Tuesday, come whenever works best for your schedule. Day: Wednesday Date: September 9th – December 16th Age: 18 and over Time: 6:30 – 9:30pm Fee: $2 Residents, $6 Non-Residents 27 Location: Frontier Fieldhouse FREE FOR FREE FOR RESIDENTS RESIDENTS

Saturday, October 26th 10:00am - 12:00pm Frontier Fieldhouse

Games and Prizes Stop and enjoy some of the games we will be playing like mummy wrap, pumpkin toss, spider bean bags and much more! Also we will have face painting and our massive inflatables set up for all to enjoy!

Halloween Costume Contest We are inviting all participants with costumes to enter the contest and win a prize! Costumes will be judged by park district staff and will be based on various criteria. Come show off your costume this season. Costume judging will begin at 11:00am. All ages are welcome!

28 Parent/child teams will compete in a ten shot free throw contest. Each parent and child will shoot ten free throws each. They will also be able to compete in a NBA 2-ball event. Divisions will be made up by ages of the child. The winner of each division will take home a certificate for a turkey. Dates: November 14th Time: 7:00pm Age: All Ages Fee: Free to Residents, $2 Non-Res Location: Frontier Fieldhouse

29 The Chicago Ridge Park District has made special arrangements with Santa for him to take a break from his busy schedule and join us at Freedom Activity Center for a festive holiday breakfast including: pancakes, sausage, fruit, candy, juice, chocolate milk and coffee. Entertainment and activities will also take place. Advanced registration is required Day: Saturday Date: December 21st Age: This event is for children and parents (parents/guardians must be present) Time: 9:30 – 11:00a.m. Fee: $7 Residents (per person) THIS EVENT IS FOR RESIDENTS ONLY Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 18th. There will be a maximum of one hundred registrations. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. **SPECIAL PACKAGE OFFER FOR RESIDENTS ONLY**. If you would like to sign up for both Santa Express and Breakfast with Santa, there will be a special price of only $15 per person. This offer is only valid if you sign up for both events at the same time.

Parents and children will take a train trip to the North Pole (Union Station.) During the train ride, there will be Christmas treats, crafts and an appearance by Santa Claus himself. Each child will also receive a gift from Santa Claus. This will be a memorable experience for all who attend. Don’t forget your camera as you’ll want pictures of the kids with Santa. There will be two Polar Express trains both departing from the Chicago Ridge Metra Station. There will be a brief stay at Union Station before the trains depart back to Chicago Ridge. Below are the dates and times: Friday, December 20th . Train departs at 7:17pm to Union Station and will return to Chicago Ridge around 10:30pm. Please arrive at the Chicago Ridge station by 7:00pm. Saturday, December 21st. Train departs at 11:40am to Union Station and will return to Chicago Ridge around 2:00pm. Please arrive at the Chicago Ridge station by 11:15am Fee: $12 Residents, $25 Non-Residents (Fee is for one event) **There will be a special registration on Saturday, November 9th at Freedom Activity Center from 9:00am - 10:00am for residents only. Non-resident registration will begin on Monday, November 18th.

30 Gingerbread House Making Christmas Cookie Decorating During this Christmas party, we will each be making Come on out to the Freedom Activity Center to our very own gingerbread houses. There will be many take part in our Holiday cookie decorating different types of candy decorations to choose from to party! We will have all the fixings and toppings make that very special Christmas Gingerbread House. that you will need to create some spectacular Must register in advance. tasty treat. This is the perfect event for some quality family time! Day: Tuesday Day: Monday Date: December 17th Date: December 16th Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm Fee: $10 Fee: $10 Location: Freedom Activity Center Location: Freedom Activity Center Registration Deadline Friday, December 13th th Must register in advance Registration Deadline Friday, December 13 Must register in advance Holiday House Decorating Contest Show your Holiday Spirit this season by “Decking Your Halls.” Call the Chicago Ridge Park District at (708) 636-4900 between November 25th and December 6th to register your house. Voting will take place on our new online voting where residents have the chance to vote for the house they think is best. The voting poll is located on our website www.chicagoridgeparks.com. Voting will take place between December 9th and December 16th. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, December 17th

Elf Help (We entertain while you shop) Our elves are ready to lend you a hand! This event includes: snacks, holiday movies, games and a whole lot of fun. We will even make a special craft for mom and dad. Children must be potty trained to attend. Day: Saturday Date: December 7th Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Fee: $20 Residents, $25 Non-Res Calls From Santa Location: Freedom Activity Center The Chicago Ridge Park District has a direct line to the North Pole! Watch as your little one’s eyes light up when they receive a phone call from Santa himself. Parents must register in person at the Freedom Activity Center between December 2nd and December 17th. Calls will be made on Wednesday, December 18th between 6:00pm and 7:30pm. The child must be home when they are called as it is difficult to repeat calls due to Santa’s busy schedule.

31 Dads mark your calendars NOW! Make a date with your favorite girl or girls. Your big night will include: prizes, dinner, entertainment, dancing and a whole lot of fun! Make those precious memories now!

 Friday, February 7th, 2020

 6:30pm - 10:00pm

 Doors open at 6:15pm

 Frontier Fieldhouse 9807 S. Sayre

 Residents $25 per couple

 Non-Residents $40 per couple

 $8 for each additional girl

 Tickets are available at Freedom Activity Center and Frontier Fieldhouse Pictures available for purchase $10

32 Brookfield Zoo Chicago Botanic Gardens Come check out the Chicagoland’s best zoo featuring The Chicago Botanic Gardens features 26 all sorts of animals that all people will enjoy. With all spectacular gardens on 385 acres, the Garden the different things to see, you will never run out of is a place of ever-hanging beauty that you can things to do. stroll through during this trip. This is a must see Day: Saturday garden of beauty! Date: September 7th Day: Saturday Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:30am Date: September 14th and will return around 4:00pm Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res 10:00am and will return around 3:30pm **Price does not include admission Fee: $10 Residents, $15 Non-Res **Admission is free into the Botanic Gardens**

Apple Picking Long Grove Apple Festival Join us for a day of fun at the apple orchard. There is The Apple Festival is the granddaddy of Long nothing like an afternoon of picking your favorite Grove’s signature festivals! Enjoy the shops, food, apples. We will be heading to All Seasons Orchard vendors and local restaurants in this historic district. in Woodstock, IL. This is be a day that you do not want to miss! Day: Saturday Day: Saturday st Date: September 21 Date: September 28th Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 10:00am Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at and will return around 4:00pm 10:00am and will return around 6:00pm Fee: $10 Residents, $15 Non-Res Fee: $12 Residents, $17 Non-Res **Price does not include admission **Price does not include admission

Volo Auto Museum Starved Rock This museum contains an exhibit of collectors’ autos Starved Rock Park is a world apart from anything from vintage to modern classics, with the main focus else in Illinois! You will know it the minute you begin American cars of the 1950-1980s period, TV enter the park, as you wind through the towering and movie cars. There are also bizarre cars, cars trees. Amazing waterfalls are active in the spring previously owned by the rich and famous and a large and after heavy rains. We have 13 miles of trails to one of a kind Disney and Looney Tunes characters explore and the Illinois River offers fishing (ice display. fishing, too), boating, extraordinary views and great Day: Saturday places to relax. Date: October 5th Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:00am Day: Saturday th and will return around 4:00pm Date: October 12 Fee: $10 Residents, $15 Non-Res Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at **Price does not include admission 9:00am and will return around 4:30pm Fee: $15 Residents, $25 Non-Res

33 Macy’s Shopping Trip Museum of Science and Industry Macy's on State Street is the second largest At the largest science museum in the Western department store in the world and is recognized as Hemisphere, enjoy live science experiences, tour a a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the World War II sub, catch a big-screen film and more! National Register of Historic Places. Customers Day: Saturday can shop and dine their way through the th Date: November 16 twelve-floor building that has been a tradition for Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:30am generations of Chicagoans. and will return around 4:00pm Day: Saturday Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res Date: November 24th **Price does not include admission Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:00am and will return around 3:00pm Geneva Christmas Town Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res Tis the season to be jolly…especially in downtown Geneva! The festivities begin at the courthouse Chicago Botanic Gardens Wonderland Express square at 6 pm with the arrival of Santa Lucia, the Inside the Regenstein Center, watch miniature trains first candy cane of the season, lighting of the great wind through a village of tiny Chicago landmarks tree and Santa Claus – and continue with roasted created from natural materials. At Krehbiel Gallery, chestnuts, strolling carolers and a live nativity. visit an English country train platform and view a You can also visit Santa on Friday evening and on video on the creation of Wonderland Express. Tour Saturdays and Sundays visit Santa and take a decorated trees in the Joutras Gallery and take in a complimentary carriage ride throughout the gingerbread village display. A display of 750,000 Christmas season. lights trim the experience from the entrance to the Day: Friday magical courtyards awaiting your arrival. Date: December 6th Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Centerat 9:00am and will return around 4:00pm 9:30am, will return at 3:00pm Fee: $10 Residents, $15 Non-Res Fee: $20 Residents, $30 Non-Res **Price does not include admission *Admission is free into Botanic Gardens Navy Pier Come enjoy a day at one of Chicago’s finest tourist Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic Nights attractions. The annual Winter Wonderfest will also be Start a new family tradition at Chicagoland's largest taking place Navy Pier is a tradition of Chicago filled light festival featuring over one million twinkling with an assortment of family fun events. Fee includes lights, animated light displays and a laser light transportation. show! th Day: Friday Date: Saturday, December 14 Date: December 20th (Winter Wonderfest) Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 5:00pm at 5:00pm, will return at 10:00pm and will return at 11:00pm Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res **Price does not include admission **Admission is free into Navy Pier

34 Field Museum Chicago History Museum This museum is one of the largest natural history The Chicago History Museum stands at the museums in the world. The museum maintains its crossroads of America’s past and its future. If you status as a premier natural history museum through live in Chicago or visit here and are curious about the the size and quality of its educational and scientific city’s past, present, and future, this Museum should programs, as well as due to its extensive scientific be your first stop. They care for showcases and specimen and artifact collections interprets millions of authentic pieces of Chicago and Day: Saturday U.S. history. Their ability to illuminate the past is a Date: January 11th reminder of what really happened once upon a time Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:00am and sheds light on the present, and compellingly and will return around 4:00pm informs the future. Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Residents Day: Saturday Family Deal: $25 Residents, $35 Non-Res Date: January 18th **Price does not include admission Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:00am and will return around 4:00pm Shedd Aquarium Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Residents You'll be amazed by the amazing animals that live at Family Deal: $25 Residents, $35 Non-Res Shedd all 32,500 of them! They swim and crawl. **Price does not include admission Slither and fly. They have otters and an octopus, whales and penguins, lizards and rays. Sea jellies, dolphins and a sea turtle. And, of course, a wild Disney on Ice assortment of fish to sharks. Hurry on down and join Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they them for a day at Shedd! Day: Saturday celebrate a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice Date: January 25th and the Mad Hatter; Mardi Gras with Princess Tiana Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:30am and Prince Naveen; a Royal Valentine’s Day Ball and will return around 4:00pm with the Disney Princesses; a Hawaiian luau with Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res Lilo & Stitch; a winter wonderland with Woody, **Price does not include admission Jessie and Buzz Lightyear; a Halloween haunt with Chicago Auto Show the Disney Villains and more in a magical medley of The Chicago Auto Show is the largest on the holidays, celebrations and festivals from around the continent, spanning more than 1 million square feet globe. Come join the party! of production, concept, and exotic vehicle exhibit Day: Saturday th space. In addition to hosting multiple world and Date: February 8 North American vehicle debuts, the Chicago Auto Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9:45am and will return around 3:30pm Show's First Look for Charity raises more than $2 Fee: $30 Residents, $40 Non-Res million annually for 18 worthy Chicago **Price includes admission organizations in a single night. Date: Tuesday Date: February 11th Time: Bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 5:30pm, will return at 11:00pm Fee: $7 Residents, $12 Non-Res **Price does not include admission 35 Friday Nights Nov 29th—February 22nd - Teams will play one match per night. First match begins at 6:00pm and will run every fifty minutes. All games will be at Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre. - Teams will be play three games per match regardless of the score. Each game will be speed score up to twenty-one. - Maximum of ten people per roster. Must have at least three females on a team. - Price per team is $300 which includes referees, ten weeks of games plus one week of playoffs - Money due at time of registration. Registration available at Frontier Fieldhouse. - Registration Deadline, Wednesday, November 27th

Wednesday Nights September 25th - January 15th

 Teams will play one game per week. Games will begin at 6:30pm and will run every fifty minutes.

 Games will be two twenty minute halves with a running clock.

 All teams will make the playoffs.

 $250.00 entry fee per team includes shirts for each player

 **Teams will be required to pay for referees each week before game begins. $35 per game**

 Money and registration forms due by Monday, September 23rd

36 The Chicago Ridge Park District has partnered with Alsip, Blue Island, Hickory Hills, Palos Hills, Palos Park and Worth Park Districts to bring a youth basketball league to Chicago Ridge. This league is for boys and girls entering first through eighth grade. The league is designed for participants to utilize fundamental skills of basketball in game situations. The head coach will provide instruction on basketball fundamentals, in a positive and fun environment, The head coach, staff and referees will be reinforcing the skills that have been taught or are being developed during games. In addition to the focus on basketball skills, the program offers children the opportunity to interact with both peers and coaches, learn good sportsmanship and how to work as part of a team. Each team will play eleven games between January 11th – March 21st plus playoffs. All teams will receive medals. If there are additional questions please contact Dominic Malito at (708) 636-4900 or by email at [email protected].

The teams will be divided into the following age groups:

1st and 2nd grade Co-ed

3rd and 4th grade Co-ed

5th and 6th grade Co-ed

7th and 8th grade Co-ed

Fee: $60 Residents, $75 Non-Res

Game Days: Saturday

Location: Games @ various locations within the travel league Park Districts

Registration Deadline: Friday, December 20th

37 All seniors are invited to play bingo at the Chicago Ridge Park District. Relax, enjoy yourself and socialize with friends. If you are lucky you could win a few dollars or the overall prize. Donuts and coffee will be served. A shuttle bus will be provided if needed. Please call the Park District at (708) 636-4900 the Friday before the bingo date to reserve your seat on the bus. Bingo lasts from 11:30am-1:30pm. The Freedom Activity Center will host our bingo dates. We will meet on the first and second Tuesday of each month.

Fall Bingo Dates Winter Bingo Dates September 3 and 10 October 1 and 8 January 7 and 14 February 4 and 11 November 5 and 12 December 3 and 10 March 4 and 11 April 1 and 8

Bring your winter cheer and get geared up for the season! We will have bingo, raffles, special prizes and a catered lunch. Please register ahead! Day: Tuesday Date: December 10th Proud participant of Silver Time: 11:00am-2:30pm Sneaker Fitness Program and Fee: $8 per person AARP Medicare Supplement Location: Freedom Activity Center Program. Please call (708) 423-3959 *A free fitness program for senior citizens ages 65 and over

38 Yoga Class Vinyasa yoga focuses on flowing from pose and linking the movement with the breath. This energizing type of yoga builds endurance, strength and flexibility, all while calming the mind. Class is set to fun, upbeat music and ends with peaceful relaxation. All levels are welcome! Day: Monday Session 1: September 16th - October 21st Session 2: October 28th – December 2nd Session 3: December 9th – January 13th Session 4: January 20th - February 24th Fee: $41 Residents; $51 Non-Residents Time: 6:00 – 7:00p.m. Age: 18 and older Location: Freedom Activity Center Instructor: Bridget Heebner

Zumba Class Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness program designed to feel like a party. It’s a program that the fit athlete and the shy, uncoordinated beginner can enjoy. The dance rhythms include: meringue, salsa, reggaeton and much more. Come join the party! Day: Tuesday Session 1: October 8th - November 12th Session 2: November 19th - December 17th Session 3: January 7th - February 11th Session 4: February 18th - March 24th Day: Thursday Session 1: October 10th - November 14th Session 2: November 21st - December 19th Session 3: January 9th - February 13th Session 4: February 20th -March 26th Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm Age: 18 and older Fee: $41 Residents, $51 Non-Residents (Both classes $66 Residents, $86 Non-Residents) Location: Freedom Activity Center Instructors: Gayle Boettger

39 9807 S. Sayre Avenue (708) 423-3959

Frontier Fieldhouse Hours of Operation Sunday 9:00AM - 6:00PM Monday - Saturday 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Frontier Park Fieldhouse offers a variety of amenities geared toward every aspect of physical fitness with something to offer everyone. The fitness center equipment by LifeFitness includes:

 20 cardio machines including: cross trainers, treadmills and stair steppers

 2 rowing machines

 Upper and lower body strength training equipment

 Exercise balls with hints and tips to maximize a complete workout

 Four lane walking track

 Men’s and Women’s locker and shower rooms

Annual Resident Non-Resident Membership (Discounted Rate) Individual (14 & Over) $140.00 $275.00

Additional Adult $115.00 $210.00

Senior (63 & Over) $85.00 $145.00

**Proud participant of Additional Senior $55.00 $115.00 Silver Sneaker Fitness 6 Month Resident Non-Resident Program. Please Membership (Discounted Rate) call (708) 423-3959 for details** Individual (14 & Over) $100.00 $210.00 Additional Adult $85.00 $175.00 Court Rentals Resident: $25 per hour per court Senior (63 & Over) $55.00 $120.00 Non-Resident: $5.00 per hour per Additional Senior $35.00 $85.00 court Daily (18 & Over) $5.00 $10.00 Basketball and volleyball courts are available for rental. Please call 10-Vist Punch Pass (18 $40.00 $80.00 ahead for availability. & Over)

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