LAST UPDATED: 11/19/20 November & December Playbook RESIDENT REGISTRATION: Opens Sunday, October 4 at 10pm Nonresident Registration: Opens Monday, October 19 at 8:30am www.gepark.org TABLE of CONTENTS DANCE ACKERMAN SFC ALL STAR SPORTS 38 10 31 Adult & Senior Interest .............24-25 Platform Tennis ...........................40-41 Dance ............................................38-39 Policies ......................................... 53 Early Childhood Interest ...........16-18 Program Supervisors ................ 4 Early Childhood Sports .............31-32 Registration ................................ 4 Family Events ..............................6-7 Rentals ......................................... 42-43 Fitness...........................................10-15 Scholarship Fund ....................... 35 Gymnastics ..................................36-37 Spring Avenue Dog Park ......... 48 Ice Skating & Sled Hill ................19 Youth & Teen Interest ................20-23 PLATFORM TENNIS Nature...........................................26-28 Youth & Teen Sports ................. 33-34 Park Information ....................... 44-51 What’s Open............................... 5 40 NEW DATE NEXT PLAYBOOK COMES OUT December 16 Brochures will be available online only until further notice Due to the fluid conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, brochures will not be printed or delivered to homes until further notice. To provide you with the most accurate information, brochures will be available online only at: gepark.org/playbook. As changes occur, we will update the brochure as well as communicate via email and/or our social media pages. Please subscribe to our enewsletter or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding during this time. 2 NOV/DEC 2020 Stay Connected! Keep up to date with the latest events, share photos, and interact with your friends and neighbors on all of our social media pages! glenellynparks gepark.org 3 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT We’re Here to Help! How to Register Staff initials follow the program description for which Online Registration they are responsible. Log onto www.gepark.org/register to sign up for almost any class, program or event. If you are a BT Brad Thomas [email protected] new user you must create a new account prior to CB Clint Babicz [email protected] registering online by clicking “Create an Account” and following the on-screen prompts. CH Christine Hartnett [email protected] CS Chad Shingler [email protected] In Person & Drop Off Registration Available at the Spring Avenue and Main Street JR Jeannie Robinson [email protected] Recreation Centers. For assistance by phone, MD Mary Defiglia [email protected] please call (630) 858-2462. RF Renae Frigo [email protected] Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm (Spring Avenue only) SL Stacey Lim [email protected] Sunday: Closed TS Taylor Stirmell [email protected] Hours subject to change. Closed on November 26, November 27, December 24, December 25, December 31 and January 1. Website ............................................... gepark.org Registration/General Questions ..... (630) 858-2462 Mail/Fax Registration Refund Requests ............................... gepark.org/refund Mail: Glen Ellyn Park District, Registration, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, 60137 Ackerman SFC Questions ................ (630) 317-0130 Fax: (630) 389-8527 Closure/Cancellation Hotline .......... gepark.org/hotline Our Mission To foster diverse, community-based leisure opportunities, through a harmonious blend of quality recreation programs, facilities, and open space which will enhance the quality of life into the future. glenellynparks subscribe! BOARD of COMMISSIONERS For the Board meeting schedule, visit: gepark.org/board-meetings Michael Ward Alex Durham Julia Nephew Ben Stortz Kathy Cornell Paul Bischoff Jr. Rob Weber President Vice President Treasurer 4 NOV/DEC 2020 What’'s Open AT THE PARK DISTRICT? CLICK HERE gepark.org 5 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Family Events Prom Mom with Turkey Trot Age: 3-10 with Adult Thursday, November 26 Moms, come have a special night with your Stay tuned for more details! Updates will be favorite little guy! Dress to impressCANCELED and dance posted at: gepark.org/turkey-trot the night away to music played by the DJ. A complimentary photo wall and an ice cream sundae bar will also be included. Moms with more than one son are encouraged to bring them all. Participants are asked to wear a face covering during the event when not eating Donuts Santa or drinking. If a mom cannot attend, another with Ages: All adult family member is welcome. Location: CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Do-nut miss the chance to visit with Santa Abbington Banquets. Min/Max: 25/45. (ts) while enjoying some delicious treats and hot chocolate! There will be table activities, Each adult and child attending must register. songs, and even a visit from the original jolly Registration closes November 6. old elf, Santa. Each child will receive a gift Ages: 3-5 from Santa as a remembrance of this special day. This is not a drop-off program, children 118696 Sa 11/14 4-5pm $25R/$38NR must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Ages: 5-10 Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road. Min/ Max: 30/40. (ts) Group A 118697 Sa 11/14 6-8pm $35R/$52NR Only adults and children over the age of 1 Group B must register. 118698 Sa 11/14 6-8pm $35R/$52NR CHILD: $18R/$27NR ADULT: $10R/$15NR 118699 Sa 12/5 8-9am 118700 Sa 12/5 9:30-10:30am 118701 Sa 12/5 11am-12pm 6 NOV/DEC 2020 Polar Express Pajama Party with Santa Ages: AllCLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Enjoy the holiday season’s favorite movie, Candy Cane Hunt The Polar Express, on the big screen. Wear Ages: 2-8 your jammies for a fantastical time of wonder Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes, and magic as we use our imaginations and create a candy-cane-inspired craft project, journey to the North Pole! We’ll have hot and enjoy a storytime before we head cocoa and cookies, make a holiday-themed outdoors for the hunt. In case of inclement project, and have a surprise visit from the weather, the hunt will be inside at the BIG GUY! Families will have their own space recreation center. In addition to the regular to spread out a blanket or lawn chair for candy canes, there will be special candy the movie. A “train station” for physically canes that will lead to an extra special treat. distant and safe photos with Santa and Make sure to dress appropriately for the The Conductor will be available before the weather. This is not a drop-off program, all movie. Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. children must be accompanied by an adult. Charles Road. Min/Max: 30/50. (jr) Only children must register. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Only adults and children over the age of 2 Min/Max: 20/40. (ts) must register. CHILD R/NR: $20/$30 ADULT R/NR: $5 R/NR FEE: $10/$15 118898 Sa 12/12 1:30-4pm 118705 F 12/18 1-2pm 118899 Sa 12/12 5-7:30pm 118706 F 12/18 2:15-3:15pm 118900 Su 12/13 1:30-4pm 118901 Su 12/13 5-7:30pm Santa on the Stoop Age: 2-12 (Glen Ellyn Park District Residents Only) Tell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front porch when he visits you in person! He can’t get too close, but he still wants to say, “Hello!” and drop off a special gift. Due to his busy schedule, he will stay for about 5 minutes in front of each house - long enough to hear your request and wave from the walkway. Santa will knock on your door or ring the bell when he arrives, so be ready! Please make sure you are available between the hours of 1-4:30pm, as we are not able to accommodate special requests, and be sure to shovel your walk so Santa won’t fall! Max: 80 homes. (jr) Code Day Date Time 1st Child Fee Additional Child Fee 118902 Su 12/20 1-4:30pm $25 $12 gepark.org 7 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Around the District 8 NOV/DEC 2020 Check out some of the photos captured at Glen Ellyn Park District programs, parks, and facilities! See more by following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. gepark.org 9 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT ONE DAY WORKSHOPS Ackerman SFC 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn • (630) 317-0130 • AckermanSFC.com Facility Hours Equipment Amenities FITNESS CENTER/WALKING TRACK • PRECOR Adaptive Motion Trainers • 7,000+ square foot fitness center Monday-Friday ....................... 4:30am-9pm • PRECOR EFX Ellipticals with Crossramp • 3 court gymnasium Saturday .................................. 6am-5pm • Matrix and Life Fitness Treadmills • 45-yard by 60-yard indoor turf field Sunday ..................................... 7am-5pm • NuStep Recumbent Steppers • 2 lane indoor track (10.3 laps = 1 mile) • Matrix, Octane, & Life Fitness Ellipticals • Group fitness studio FRONT DESK • Matrix ARC Trainers • Locker rooms and shower facility Monday-Friday...................... 5am-9pm • Matrix Bikes (Recumbent/Upright/Hybrid) • Free Wi-Fi Saturday ................................ 6am-6pm • Matrix Single Station Strength Machines Sunday ................................... 7am-6pm • Gauntlet Stairmasters • Scifit Pro2 Trainers Free Ackerman HOLIDAYS • Concept 2 Rowing Machines Open House Thanksgiving ........................... 7am-1pm • Xerball & Medicine Ball Christmas Eve ........................ 7am-1pm Saturday, Nov. 21, 11am-1pm • Free Weights & Core Conditioning Christmas Day ........................ Closed Bring the whole family to our free open • Stretching & CrossFit Area w/TRX Straps New Year’s Eve ....................... 7am-1pm house and enjoy