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REC C ONNECT

Facilities and Staff.......................................................4

Your Gateway to Online Registration!

Birthday Parties...........................................................9

Don’t miss important information from the Park District. Update your email address with our facility staff, on REC Connect at dgparks.org or by calling 630.963.1300!

President’s Message and Board.............................5 Special Events........................................................6 - 8

Rentals..................................................................10 - 11 Downers Grove Golf Club..............................12 - 14 Miniature Golf ...........................................................15 Natural Areas.....................................................16 - 20 Preschool and Early Childhood...................21 - 25

Don’t miss Resident Registration! Resident Registration!

Is your program dependent on weather? Check the field and/or facility status at dgparks.org!

4500 Fitness.......................................................26 - 34 Open Gyms.................................................................35 Swimming...........................................................36 - 39 Athletics...............................................................40 - 63 Youth Sports & Leagues.................................40 - 48 Tennis....................................................................49 - 52 Adult Sports & Leagues..................................53 - 55 Ice Skating...................................................................56 Gymnastics..........................................................57 - 60 Karate....................................................................61 - 62 Taekwondo..................................................................63 Youth General Interest...................................64 - 68 Performing Arts................................................69 - 72

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Dance...................................................................73 - 76 Teens.............................................................................77 Adult.....................................................................78 - 87 Museum/mar Duke Farm..............................88 - 89 Summer Camp................................................90 - 103 Community Partners/SEASPAR.........................104 Parks/For Your Information......................105 - 109 Volunteer...................................................................110 Forms/Registration.....................................111 - 112 Index................................................................113 - 114

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Facilities a nd St a f f

Park District Facilities Recreation and Fitness Center 4500 Belmont Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.960.7250 630.960.7251 (Fax) 4500 Fitness Hours Monday - Friday, 5:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday, 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Museum 831 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515-4904 630.963.1309 630.963.0496 (Fax) Office/Research Hours & Tours Monday - Saturday (Year-round), 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Group Tours - By appointment only

William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center 901 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60515-3208 630.963.9388 630.963.9389 (Fax) Spring Hours Monday, Closed Tuesday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Summer Hours Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Lincoln Center Registration & Recreation Office 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515-4997 630.963.1300 (Voice & TDD) 630.963.5884 (Fax) Parkline (24-hour taped update) 630.963.0575 Registration Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

Park District Staff

Located at Lincoln Center 630.963.1300

Lincoln Learning Center Preschool Located at Lincoln Center 630.963.1300

Golf Club 2420 Haddow Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515-3208 Clubhouse: 630.963.1306 Off Season: 630.963.1308 630.963.9435 (Fax)

Administrative Office 2455 Warrenville Road Downers Grove, IL 60515-3208 630.963.1304 630.963.1543 (Fax) Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Visit dgparks.org for holiday hours.

* To reach a staff member, visit our staff directory on dgparks.org

Executive Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill McAdam

Recreation Division

Administrative Division

Director of Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Kelly Assistant Director of Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sara Rathsack Recreation Center General Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rich Zizek Fitness Operations Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Nance Lincoln Center Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Pusateri Golf Club Operations Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ryan Stulgin Manager of Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon Forsythe and Interpretive Services External Affairs Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brandi Beckley Supervisor of Marketing and Creative Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Everett Museum Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Julie Bunke Recreation Supervisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toni Giovenco, Kari Loekle, Justin Narter Matt Netrefa, Mike Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea, Cori Veverka Naturalist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marge Trocki Registration Office Managers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sally Hayduck, Stacy Landis Registration Assistants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maggie Mikolajczak, Kim Novotny, Katherine Wendland Center Custodians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Barry, Michael Iona, Bill Paradise, Walter Price, Tony Rondinella

Director of Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Renee Herbst Administrative Secretary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debbie Bender Secretaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regina Ozog, Pam Rank Manager of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linda Meinhart Accountant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Errol Lagman Bookkeepers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mary Jandacek, Linda Shearer IT Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jay Welty

Parks Division Director of Operations & Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Penman Landscape Architect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Fyle Parks Operations Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Siefken Assistant Parks Foreman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Rozell Parks Forester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mike Stelter Horticulturist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ron Simon Golf Course Superintendent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Pozen Golf Course Asst. Superintendent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vincent Pawlicki Parks Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Bender, Alfonso Dominguez, Brett Kohnen, Keith Kolar, Nick Mander, Ryan Pfeiffer, Keary Schmidt, Alex Vergara

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Pre s i d e nt ’s M e s s a g e a n d B o ard

Dear Residents,

On behalf of the Downers Grove Park Board of Commissioners, we are looking forward to all of the new and exciting projects and activities that will take place during the spring and summer months. This spring, Doerhoefer Park will feature new energy-efficient lighting at the tennis courts and Walnut Avenue Properties will be undergoing site grading to create multi-purpose fields in order to accommodate soccer, football and other similar sports. During the summer months, the Park District will be dredging several feet of existing sediment at Patriots Park/Barth Pond in order to restore the pond to its original depth. This project is funded by the Village of Downers Grove as part of an Intergovernmental Agreement, however construction will be managed by Park District staff. As the warmer months approach, thoughts of outdoor activities, walks in the park, and fun-filled summer days fill our minds. Make a day of play at Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf (Miniature Golf Course) at McCollum Park and enjoy some of the most affordable fun in town. If you are looking for a more challenging game of golf, then make your way to the Downers Grove Golf Club, 9-hole, par 36 course, and take a swing while enjoying this beautiful site. Afternoon strolls through Lyman Woods are a great way to spend time with family and friends, and make sure to pack a lunch and enjoy the great outdoors while sitting at one of the many picnic tables on-site. Lastly, make sure to plan a trip to the Downers Grove Park District Museum for a glimpse back into the history of our village! While the kids are out of school, make sure to sign them up for great experiences this summer at a wide-variety of camps. With over fifty options to choose from, there is something for everyone. After the camp day is over, grab your blanket and picnic basket and head on over to the community favorite FREE Tuesday evening Family Concert Series at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. The series takes place May through August, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Of course don’t forget to sign up for the Annual DG 5 Miler, as we run through the streets of Downers Grove. Start your training plan now with a membership to 4500 Fitness. Visit our web site at dgparks.org where you can browse these and hundreds of other activities and register on-line. From beautiful parks to historic facilities and special events, the Downers Grove Park District is your place to play. Get out and experience it today! Sincerely,

Information & Services Quick Reference List

Here’s how to: View website

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Get answers to registration questions

630.963.1300

Confirm park board meeting dates & times

630.963.1304

Make an appointment with a personal trainer or a massage therapist

630.960.7250

Reserve a space in Kidzone Childcare

630.960.7250

Plan a birthday party at Lincoln Center

630.963.1300

Rent a room at the Recreation Center

630.960.7250

Plan a birthday party at McCollum Park Mini Golf

630.963.8793

Find out about Preschool openings 630.963.1300 Learn about programs and services at the Active Adult Center

630.963.1300

Book a tee time at the Golf Club

Matthew Cushing, Park Board President

Board of Park Commissioners Working on behalf of residents are the five elected members of the Board of Park Commissioners who serve unsalaried four-year terms.The board sets the priorities and defines the policies for financing, governance, operation and administration of the district.

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Learn about programs and exhibits at the Museum

630.963.1309

Learn about programs at the Lyman Woods Interpretive Center

630.963.9388

Request a park permit

630.960.7250

Volunteer 630.963.1300 Become an Adopt-A-Park Partner

Matt Cushing President

Bob Gelwicks Vice President

Cathy Mahoney Treasurer

Mark Roman Secretary

mcushing@dgparks.org bgelwicks@dgparks.org cmahoney@dgparks.org mroman@dgparks.org

Damienne C. Souter Commissioner dsouter@dgparks.org

Mission Statement The Downers Grove Park District was created in 1946 as a special unit of local government when a group of citizens envisioned the establishment of a park and recreation system to serve area residents. The Park District’s mission is to provide a wide variety of year-round recreation programs, facilities, parks, open space and natural areas that respond to the articulated needs and desires of residents.

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630.963.1304

Arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities 630.963.1304 Find out if Park District games are canceled due to weather Youth Sports League

weather hotline

630.223.4092

Adult Sports League weather hotline

630.223.3962

Visit our field and/or facility status page at dgparks.org

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S p e c ial Eve nt s

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Sp e ci a l Event s Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Competition Boys and girls showcase their ability in pitching, hitting and base running. Winners from each age group qualify for the sectional level competition which takes place mid-May to early June. Participants must provide a copy of a valid birth certificate or baptismal record for age verification upon registering. • MOS Age: 7 - 14 years Location: McCollum Park Ball Fields #3 & #4 Day: F Class #: 434055-01

Min/Max: 1/100 Date: 4/11 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Fee: FREE

Passport to Safety & Wheely Big Trucks New this year, these two events will join forces for a day of fun-filled, family entertainment! Sponsored by the Downers Grove Park District, Fire Department and Police Department, Passport to Safety offers safety tips for all ages. Each child will receive a passport at the beginning of the event and use it to meet local safety personnel and learn important tips to keep you safe in and around your home. Afterwards, head outside to touch, see and explore trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Don’t forget your cameras! • KL/MN Age: All Ages Location: Lincoln Center Day: SA Fee: FREE

Date: 4/12 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Bunny Hop & Egg Hunt Come out and play with your favorite Bunny! Make a craft, enjoy refreshments, play games and dance. Don’t forget your camera for a photo with our furry friend! Finally, follow us to the gym where the Bunny has left plenty of colorful eggs for you to hunt. Be sure to bring a basket! Adults must accompany children. • KL Age: 1 - 5 years Min/Max: 30/50 Location: Lincoln Center

Class# 472000-01

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Date Day 4/17 TH

Time 6:30 - 7:45 pm

R/NR $18/$27

Flashlight Egg Hunt Caution - this is an egg hunt zone!! Grab your flashlights and head to Fishel Park where you’ll search for candy stuffed eggs under the moonlight. Participants with food allergies may be exposed to allergens. Be sure to bring your flashlight. Register early and save. The hunt starts at 8:45 p.m. sharp, so arrive early! • KL

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Fishel Park

Age: 6 - 12 years Min/Max: 40/100 Location: Fishel Park, Grove off Main Street Class# Date Day Time 472001-01 4/17 TH 8:45 pm

R/NR $6/$9 before April 7 $9/$12 after April 7

29th Annual Road Rally Looking for adventure? Grab your neighbors and friends to ADULT create a team of six adults per vehicle. You will get a map S ONLY! and bag of clues; you’ll need teamwork, logic and luck to stay on track. Some clues are helpful while others are designed to throw you off course. This exciting and somewhat physically challenging four-hour scavenger hunt on wheels will test your mind, body and teamwork, so put on your thinking caps and start your engines! At the completion of the rally, teams meet for an awards presentation and socialize at a pizza dinner. This fun-filled event is coordinated with the Bolingbrook, Lisle, Naperville and Woodridge Park Districts. Space is limited. Registration deadline is April 16. Captain’s letters are emailed the 2nd week of April. An email address is required upon registration • KL Age: 18 years & up Min/Max: 10/20 teams Location: Will be emailed out 2 weeks before event Class# Date Day Time 472100-01 4/26 SA 3:30 pm check-in 4:00 pm shotgun start

R/NR $99 member district $119 non-member district

Kids Outdoor Flea Market It’s that time of year again, spring cleaning! Clean out those closets and sell your outgrown items for a profit! Picnic tables for merchandise and advertising are provided. An adult must accompany child through the entire event. Sign up today to sell your kids’ toys, sports equipment, games and more! This event is great for bargain hunters as well and is open to the public for shopping. There will be all kinds of hidden treasures to discover. • KL Age: 6 - 15 years Location: Hummer Park

Min/Max: 20/30

Class# 472002-01

Day SA

Date 5/17

Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

R/NR $14/$20

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Special Eve nt s Dog Days of Summer! Bring your well-behaved four-legged friends to the Movies in the Park on July 24! All dogs must be on a leash and you must pick up after your pet!

Fishing Derby

2014 Movies in the Park!

Reel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. Prizes are awarded for the shortest and the longest fish caught by each age level. The Downers Grove Moose Rod and Gun Club and the Downers Grove Park District co-sponsor this annual event. A fishing license is required for participants 16 years and up. Licenses can be purchased at Bass Pro Shop, Wal-Mart or Sports Authority. Register at Barth Pond on the day of the derby. • KL

Bring your favorite low-rise lawn chair or blanket for an evening of FREE entertainment at Fishel Park located on Grove Street west of Main Street. Movies begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. Check our web site at dgparks.org closer to the movie date for details. • KL Age: All Ages Day: TH Time: Dusk Location: Fishel Park, 1036 Grove Street R/NR: FREE Date Movie 7/24 Beethoven 8/21 Monsters University 9/18 Casablanca

Rating PG G NR

DG 5 Miler - Sunday, June 22 at 7:30 am Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue 37th Annual Road Race The Downers Grove Park District, in cooperation with the Village of Downers Grove, presents this annual run through the scenic residential streets of Downers Grove. A CARA Runner’s Choice Circuit Race, this USATF certified, 5-mile, rolling course, is well marked and monitored and includes two water stations. The first 500 registrants receive a technical racing shirt. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, call Kari Loekle at 630.963.1304.

Sponsored by Babich and Associates Financial Services, Inc.

Age: All Ages Location: Patriots Park/Barth Pond Date Day Time R/NR 8/2 SA 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free

Outdoor Flea Market - New Layout! This popular outdoor market plays host to over 100 vendors – from crafts and antiques to baby clothes and collectibles. Vendor registration fees allow a 10’ x 10’ space on a first-come, first-served basis beginning May 19 for residents and June 2 for non-residents. Find a map of currently available spaces at the Lincoln Center. Detailed information is mailed to vendors two weeks prior to the event. Rain date is September 13. • KL Age: All Ages Min/Max: 50/100 Location: Hummer Park Date Day Time 9/6 SA 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

R/NR $16/$24 per space

Entry forms are available online at www.active.com, at the Lincoln Center and the Recreation Center. The deadline for pre-race registration is Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 p.m. All entry fees are non-refundable. Race Packet Pick-up Race packets for pre-registered runners will be available Friday, June 20 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 a.m. - noon at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road. Runners who wish to pick up their packet on Friday or Saturday must register by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17.

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Time: Race-day registration and packet pick-up from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Note: Wheelchair entries are welcome. Please pre-register and note on registration form. Awards: Given in each male and female age group. Registration until 5/31: Resident - $26 Non-resident - $29 CARA Runners - $26

Registration 6/1 - 6/17: Resident - $29 Non-resident - $32 CARA Runners - $29

Race Day: $35/person

2014 CALLING ALL COMPETITORS! Do you have an award-winning chili recipe? Then get the recognition you deserve, plus a cash prize! This International Chili Society sanctioned, homestyle chili competition attracts competitors from all over. The winner will advance to the World Finals this October, located in Palm Springs, California to compete for a grand prize. For more information and to register to compete, visit dgparks.org. • KL Age: 18 years & older to compete Location: Fishel Park, 1036 Grove Street Date: Saturday, September 27

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B i r th d ay Par t i es Birthday Party Service Your child will love the party and so will you! Create an unforgettable birthday party with the Downers Grove Park District’s Birthday Party Service. Just invite the guests and leave the planning and mess up to us! All themed parties are filled with a variety of games and activities and include: Two-hour party for up to 15 guests, decorated room and tables, invitations, envelopes, paper goods, candles, party hosts, beverages and your choice of cake or cupcakes. For additional guests over 15, please add $5 per person. Pizza option can also be added for an additional fee below. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance. Call now to make arrangements for a memorable birthday celebration. Party planning begins upon full payment. For more information, please call 630.963.1300. Parties are available Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00-1:00 pm, 2:00-4:00pm or 5:00-7:00pm based on availability. Parties are held at the Lincoln Center unless otherwise noted. • MN

GymKids Parties (Designed for children 5 - 12 years of age)

PG 15 for Mini-Golf Parties & Groups!

For energetic kids who love to move! Children play supervised games in our gymnasium, led by our birthday party staff, followed by time in the party room for refreshments. R/NR: $200/$220

PG 88 for a Historic Birthday at the Museum!

PG 17 for Nature Parties at Lyman Woods!

Dance Parties (Designed for children 5 - 12 years of age) Led by our own dance instructor, children warm up and learn choreographed dance combinations in our dance studio. The guest of honor can choose the style of dance: ballet, hip-hop, jazz or combine styles. Music is provided. R/NR: $225/$245

Paint-N-Take Parties (Designed for children 5 - 12 years of age) Celebrate the art of letting your creativity flow in our ceramic studio. Children will paint ceramic pottery pieces that are ready to take home the same day. R/ NR: $225/$245

Birthday Bake-A-Thon (Designed for children 5 - 12 years of age) A deliciously good time! Bake the day away with cupcake creations and design a personalized apron for future culinary fun! R/NR: $225/$245

NEW!

Magic Party (Designed for children 5 - 10 years of age)

See a variety of exciting magic tricks and balloon animals from an expert magician! Plus, learn a special trick to amaze your friends and family. R/NR: $250/$270

NEW!

Safari Party (Designed for children 3 - 8 years of age)

Have an absolutely wild time as you embark on your very own safari adventure and scavenger hunt! Plus, each member of your safari adventure will leave with their very own stuffed animal friend straight from the wild kingdom. R/NR: $200/$220

NEW!

Ooey Gooey Messy Party

(Designed for children 5 - 12 years of age) Moms and dads--you’d never let them do this at home! Everyone will have an ooey, gooey good time creating their own slime and making a mess with all kinds of slimy, sloppy games and activities. R/NR: $200/$220

NEW PARTY OPTIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FROM APRIL 1, 2014 dgparks.org

NEW!

Pretty Princess Party

(Designed for children 5 - 10 years of age) The princess and her royal guests will have a blast while they play a variety of games and activities fit for a princess. R/NR: $200/$220

NEW!

Wacky Games Party

(Designed for children 5 - 10 years of age) Your child and their friends will go crazy as they enjoy a variety of high-energy activities including scooter races, parachute games and fun relay races. R/NR: $200/$220

FUNdamental Sports Party (Designed for children 4 - 12 years of age) Experience the “FUN” and play your favorite sports! The birthday child will choose their favorite sport activities to play with their friends. Parties are available on Sundays at the Recreation Center from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. R/NR: $180/$270 Birthday Party Meal Option: One-topping pizzas # In Party 1 - 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32 9 - 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46 17 - 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60

Parents Night Out (Designed for children 3 - 12 years of age) Looking to have a fun night out without the kids? We’ve got you covered! Enjoy an evening away as your children are entertained with a variety of games, movies, crafts, snack and more. Please note: Children 3 & up must be toilet trained. Register for one or both dates! Min/Max: 8/20 Location: Lincoln Center Date: 4/4 (470500-01) and/or 5/2 (470500-02) Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm

R/NR: $15/$23 Day: F

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R entals

Spaces and places for parties, events and meetings

Lincoln Community Center 935 Maple Avenue 630.963.1300

We have Wi-Fi!

This conveniently located facility offers affordable room rentals for groups of 10 to 180 people. Perfect for business meetings, parties, seminars or group gatherings. Other amenities include an auditorium, gymnasium and commercial quality kitchen. Food & beverage options can be catered for your event through Classic Catering (call for details). Looking for a hassle-free party option? Take a look at our extensive birthday party services on page 9. Our qualified staff can plan and host a memorable party for children ages 5 to 12. • MP

4500 Belmont Road 630.960.7250

We have Wi-Fi!

Whether you’re looking for space to play or room to gather, the Recreation and Fitness Center is the place to be. A 19,800 square-foot gymnasium can be converted into three full-size basketball courts, six full-size volleyball courts or 16 badminton courts. There is also a 2,070 square foot multipurpose room which can be divided into two separate rooms. The multipurpose room features retractable doors that can be opened for access to an outdoor terrace and amphitheatre seating area. The room is ideal for events such as receptions, banquets, showers, business meetings and training seminars. Our on-site caterer, Classic Catering, can provide food & beverage options for your event. • RZ

Doerhoefer Park

Park Pavilions

Synthetic Turf Field 41st and Saratoga 630.960.7250

Many of our most popular parks feature barbeque pits, picnic tables and public washroom access. Host your next company picnic, birthday party, graduation or family celebration in one of our parks. A park permit must be secured to reserve your time and date. Groups of 100 or more people are considered a special event requiring a separate permit application and questionnaire. View park locations and amenities through the Interactive Parks Map and download the Outdoor Facility Rental procedures and park permit application at dgparks.org. • RZ

When you rent the synthetic turf field at Doerhoefer Park, you’ll get the whole nine yards, plus 91 extra. The multipurpose field is perfect for football, soccer or lacrosse. The field is located near lighted tennis courts, lighted softball/baseball fields, basketball courts, ADA accessible play equipment, picnic tables and restrooms. To reserve the field, call 630.960.7250. • MOS

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R e nt als

Downers Grove Golf Club 2420 Haddow Avenue 630.963.1306

We have Wi-Fi!

The Downers Grove Golf Club, site of America’s first 18-hole golf course, offers a park-like setting and a scenic panorama for social gatherings, group meetings or corporate functions. Available for rental year round, the main room of the clubhouse accommodates up to 60 to 80 people and the south room accommodates up to 25 people. Customize your next outing or event with a tent rental. Offered during the summer season, our 20’ x 20’ tent is available for a three-hour minimum. • RS

Miner Mike Adventure Golf

We have Wi-Fi!

6801 S. Main Street 630.963.8793 McCollum Park Miniature Golf is a great place for birthdays, school, scout or church group outings. Packages include 18 holes of golf and lunch from the concession menu. A minimum of eight is required along with adult supervision. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. For more information, call 630.963.8793. • JN

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Athletic Fields

Special Event Permits

There are 48 athletic fields within Downers Grove Park District. Fields are available for rent for football, soccer, lacrosse and softball/ baseball, as well as eight basketball courts. Organized leagues and groups are required to obtain a permit for use of District fields. For availability of athletic fields, please call 630.960.7250. Reservations are subject to field and weather conditions. For a listing of field locations and dimensions, visit dgparks.org. • MOS

In order to accommodate the unique needs of large groups, park permit requests with 100 or more attendees are considered a special event and require a special event application to be completed in addition to the park permit request. Fees are based on a four-hour minimum. For more information, please call 630.960.7250. • RZ

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D own er s Grove G ol f C l ub Downers Grove Golf Club, Learning Center & Driving Range 2420 Haddow Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.963.1306 Mission Statement To provide our guests with the best public 9-hole golf course, driving range and clubhouse in the western suburbs and to serve our guests in the very best way we can, every shift, every day. 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 high skill levels. Yardages for the par-36 course range from 3,280 from the back tees to 2,515 from the forward tees. The course is open to all golf enthusiasts thirteen years of age or older. Younger golfers ages eight and older are welcome to play on a daily basis when accompanied by an adult.

Clubhouse Rentals (Year Round) The Downers Grove Golf Club Clubhouse offers a park-like setting and a scenic panorama for social gatherings, group meetings or corporate functions year round. The main room of the clubhouse can accommodate groups up to 75. The side room can accommodate meetings for 30 people or less. Beverage service is provided by the Golf Club. Bring in your own food or select from our menu of quick and easy items for small gatherings. A three-hour minimum is required. Approved recognized organizations and Downers Grove Park District residents receive a 10% discount on hourly rental fees during non-premium hours Monday through Thursday. • RS Main Room - $80/hour with 3-hour minimum (includes side room) Side Room - $30/hour with 3-hour minimum

OPENING MARCH 8 (weather permitting)

Site of America’s First 18-Hole Golf Course

Book your tee times online! Online tee times are available seven days a week, seven days in advance. Go to dgparks.org to book your tee time today. • RS Visit dgparks.org for details on rates, greens fees and general information.

Permanent Tee Times Your foursome can have a GUARANTEED tee time on Fridays or Sundays from mid-April through September. For further details, please call the clubhouse at 630.963.1306.

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Season and Value Passes Purchase a season pass or value pass for greens fees or driving range buckets. Visit our website at www.dgparks.org for fee information and applicable restrictions. • RS * All season passes are valid through November 9, 2014.

Group Golf Outings The Downers Grove Golf Club is the perfect place to hold your company or charity golf outing. The golf course holds over 30 outings a year and provides the best 9-hole course atmosphere around. The clubhouse can provide food or choose to bring your own. All beverages are provided by the Golf Club. Outings can be held 7 days a week. For more information call Ryan Stulgin, Golf Club Manager, at 630.963.1308 or email rstulgin@dgparks.org. • RS

Interested in joining a golf league? A variety of leagues are available. For more information, call Ryan Stulgin, Golf Club Manager, at 630.963.1308 or visit the Golf Leagues and Outings section of our website at dgparks.org. • RS

Driving Range Accentuated with a large practice putting green, sand trap and chipping area, the 24 permanent and turf hitting stations allow golfers of all abilities to perfect every aspect of their game. Target areas are located throughout the range and are prominently marked. Visit dgparks.org for details. • RS

Golf Carts Our fleet of 30 golf carts provide customers with the accessibility of riding during their round of golf. Visit dgparks.org for details. • RS

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D ow n e rs G rove G o l f C lub Food & Beverage Stop in after your round or bucket and enjoy ice cold drinks and a selection of quick and simple menu items including hamburgers, hot dogs and a variety of snacks. You can also take in a view of the course from our 4,000 sq. ft. clubhouse and patio or watch your favorite sport on our two 42” televisions. • RS

Golf Shop Check out the latest men’s and women’s apparel from Nike®, Under Armor®, Titleist®, Wilson® and Monterey Club™. The Pro Shop features apparel, gloves, balls, hats, tees and socks. • RS

Gift Cards The Downers Grove Golf Club offers gift cards for all activities, services and products offered at the course. Gift cards may be purchased in any amount during the golf season at the clubhouse, Lincoln Center and Recreation Center. Call 630.963.1308 for details. • RS

Group Golf Lessons Have you been looking to pick up the game of golf but feel you can use some pointers and advice? Group golf lessons are a great way to familiarize yourself with the game and get you comfortable enough to play some rounds of golf. Topics covered include grip, stance, swing, club selection, ball striking and basic etiquette and rules. Concepts covered include putting, irons, sand play and woods. Lessons can accommodate golfers of all levels and ability. Students must provide their own clubs and should bring a putter to the first class. Classes are taught by our two certified golf professionals, Tom Olms and Jim Festle. We encourage attendance at all classes as there are no make-up sessions. • RS Age: 18 years & up Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Date Day 188506-01 5/1 - 5/22 TH 188506-02 5/3 - 5/24 SA 188506-03 6/5 - 6/26 TH 188506-04 6/7 - 6/28 SA 188506-05 7/10 - 7/31 TH 188506-06 7/12 - 8/2 SA

Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $75 Instructor: Jim Festle, Tom Olms Time 6:00 - 7:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 6:00 - 7:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 6:00 - 7:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am

Semi Private & Private Golf Lessons Thinking about taking a golf lesson? Consider a lesson from our two certified golf professionals at the Downers Grove Golf Club. Learn the basics of grip, ball position, alignment and posture. Develop a consistent and trusted swing. Tom Olms and Jim Festle can help golfers of all ages and abilities to improve their game. Semi-private lessons provide golf instruction in a group setting. Bring your friends, spouse or family to improve your golf game together. Golf balls are included with each lesson. Information on lesson fees can be found at dgparks.org. • RS

Parent/Child Group Golf Lessons Learn the great game of golf with your child. Classes accommodate all levels of golfing experience. Topics covered include grip, stance, swing, club selection, ball striking and basic etiquette and rules. Concepts covered include putting, irons, sand play and woods. Students must provide their own clubs and should bring a putter to the first class. We encourage attendance at all classes as there are no make-up sessions. Register online at www.dgparks.org or in person at the Golf Club, Recreation Center or Lincoln Center. • RS Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 3/12 Fee: $75 per pair Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Class # Date Day Time 188524-01 4/29 - 5/20 TU. 7:00 - 8:00 pm 188524-02 6/3 - 6/24 TU. 7:00 - 8:00 pm 188524-03 7/8 - 7/29 TU. 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Women’s Only Golf School Tom Olms and Jim Festle, our golf professionals, have designed a customized women’s only golf school to focus on different aspects of the game of golf. Whether you are an executive, a recreational or an entry level golfer, our pros can help you improve your game in a no-pressure atmosphere. Fees include practice balls, golf tests, swing assessments, club fitting and practice drills. • RS Min/Max: 6/12 Fee: $81 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Class # Age Date Day Time 188516-01 18 years & up 5/1 - 5/22 TH 7:00 - 8:00 pm 188516-02 18 years & up 6/5 - 6/26 TH 7:00 - 8:00 pm 188516-03 18 years & up 7/10 - 7/31 TH 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Refer to pages 94 - 95 for Summer Golf Camp info! dgparks.org

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D own er s Grove G ol f C l ub Special Events at the Downers Grove Golf Club

3rd Annual Cross Town Classic

16th Annual Bob Nelson Junior Golf Amateur The Bob Nelson Junior Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Downers Grove Squires Men’s Golf League is a competitive junior golf tournament in a relaxed atmosphere. This is 9-hole stroke play with both boys and girls divisions. Registration fees include greens fees and lunch. Tee times begin at 12:00 noon and continue until all golfers have teed off. Tee times are assigned in order of age. Registration deadline is Monday, June 2. Call the clubhouse at 630.963.1306 on or after June 2 to receive your tee time. Golfers must be checked in and at the 1st tee 15 minutes prior to tee time. Rain date is Monday, August 18. • RS Age: 10 - 16 years Min/Max: 20/56 Date: 6/9 Day: M Time: 12:00 - 3:00 pm Fee: $7 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class #: 188515-01

6th Annual Husband/Wife Golf Scramble Calling all couples! This tournament will be the event of the summer. Encourage friends and neighbors to register for some friendly competition. Tee times start at 3:00 pm and continue until all groups have teed off. Call the clubhouse after July 8 to receive your tee time. Fee includes greens fees and prizes. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 teams. Rain date is July 26. • RS Age: 18 years & up Min/Max: 10/40 Date: 7/12 Day: SA Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Fee: $45 per couple Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class#: 188517-01

2014 Demo Day sponsored by Golfsmith Saturday, May 3, 2014 at the Downers Grove Golf Club 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Come check out some of the newest clubs and technology for the 2014 golf season at the Downers Grove Golf Club. Golfsmith of Downers Grove will have some of the most popular vendors in the industry out to show off the season’s newest equipment. The event is free to the public and the day will be filled with prizes and contests. Participants are eligible to receive discounts on equipment and will also have the opportunity to demo products from the leading vendors in the industry. • RS

Women’s Scramble Golf Leagues

Junior Golf Development Academy

The Women’s Scramble League is one of the exclusive golf programs of the summer. Teams play every other week for a total of 6 times. The League has been redesigned this year to allow participants to sign-up for their own tee time during registration. Registration fee includes greens fees for the league season and one beverage after league play each week. Registration can be made online at www.dgparks.org, the Golf Club, Lincoln Center and at the Recreation Center. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, May 30. Fees listed are per team and must be paid in full at registration. • RS

This 14-week program is designed for the serious golfer looking to improve their game for high school competition and beyond. Develop your golf game, prepare for competition and better understand your golf swing. Junior golfers will receive a $200 driving range pass and participate in 7 supervised rounds of golf with our professionals on Friday evenings from Friday, June 13th through Friday, August 1st. • RS

Age: 21 years & up Fee: $420 per team Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Time: Various League: Class #: Monday 1 Scramble League 188533-01 through 188533-11 Monday 2 Scramble League 188534-01 through 188534-11 Tuesday 3 Scramble League 188535-01 through 188535-08 Tuesday 4 Scramble League 188536-01 through 188536-08

Dates: 6/2 - 8/11 6/9 - 8/18 6/3 - 8/12 6/10 - 8/19

Spring Intramural Golf Program Both competitive and fun, students compete against other golfers from area schools. The first Friday is one hour of instruction from our two golf professionals on the driving range, and the last three Fridays are 3 rounds of golf in a “scramble” format on the course. Open to current 5th through 8th graders from any school in DuPage County. • RS Age: 10 - 14 years Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Date Day 188519-01 5/2 - 5/23 F

Back for its third year! Play the Downers Grove Golf Club and River Bend Golf Course in Lisle in this unique 18-hole tournament. Enjoy a continental breakfast and registration from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. at Downers Grove Golf Club for the first nine holes. Then complete the second nine holes at River Bend Golf Club in Lisle with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. A BBQ cookout and awards presentation will be held in the tent following the tournament. Golf cart rentals are not included in tournament fee. There are a limited number of gas carts available and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. • RS Age: 21 years & up Min/Max: 16/72 Date: 8/17 Day: SU Time: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Fee: $280 per foursome Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class#: 188532-01

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Min/Max: 12/32 Fee: $49 Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Time 4:00 - 7:00 pm

Age: 10 - 18 years Min/Max: 0/20 Fee: $600 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Instructor: Tom Olms,Jim Festle Class # Date Day Time 188527-01 5/1 - 8/10 M - SU 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Junior Golf League Aspiring competitive golfers are invited to join our junior golf league. Over 160 golfers participated in last summer’s league. Participants are paired in foursomes and compete against golfers of the same age; separate male and female divisions are created if registration warrants. Pairings and tee times are assigned before league play and remain constant for the season. Registration fee includes greens fees for the league season and awards. Registration deadline is Monday, June 9. Tee times go in order of age and ability. Participants must arrive 30 minutes early on the first day.*To guarantee your foursome, you much register as a foursome. • RS Min/Max: 40/110 Fee: $480 per foursome* or $125 individually Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Instructor: Class # Age Date Day Time 188503-01 10 - 18 years 6/16 - 8/4 M 10:15 am - 4:00 pm 188503-02 16 - 18 years 6/17 - 8/5 TU 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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M i n i atu re G o lf Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf (formerly known as McCollum Park Miniature Golf Course & Concessions)

Now featuring appearances from the Miniature Golf Course mascot Miner Mike!

6801 S. Main Street Downers Grove, IL 630.963.8793

Miniature Golf Fees

Enjoy the course’s mining scenes, waterfalls and landscaping. The 18-hole course features a water wheel, a water tower, a mining car on a track, wishing well, chuck wagon and a jailhouse. Logs, rocks and contours challenge players of all ages and skill levels.

Mini-Masters Tournament

Active Adult Mondays One active adult (55 or older) is free as part of a paying twosome.

Two-for-Tuesday Two can play for the price of one!

Miniature Golf Hours Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf offers some of the most affordable fun in town! Subject to change due to weather April 12 - June 1, 2014 Saturday.......................................................... 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday............................................................. 12:00 - 6:00 pm *Closed April 18 - 20 for Easter Holiday. June 2 - August 24, 2014 Monday - Sunday..........................................11:00 am - 9:00 pm Open July 4! August 25 - August 31, 2014 Monday - Friday.............................................4:30 - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday.......................................11:00 am - 6:00 pm September 1 - October 13, 2014 (Weekends Only)* Friday................................................................ 4:30 - 8:00 pm Saturday.......................................................... 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday............................................................. 12:00 - 6:00 pm *Open Labor Day, 9/2 and Columbus Day, 10/13 from 12:00 - 6:00 pm.

Concession Stop by the concession stand for some great food and snacks. The concession area is open daily during miniature golf hours. The friendly staff is ready to serve a wide variety of items including hot pretzels, nachos, pizza, hot dogs, soft-serve cones and soft drinks. Check out our “meal deals”.

Youth (15 & under)...................... $4 Adults............................................... $5 Active Adult (55 & older)........... $4

Come out and test your skills against Downers Grove’s best mini golfers! Logs, rocks and contours challenge players of all ages and skill levels along this 18-hole course. Players will be broken down into age groups, depending on enrollment, and compete in one full round of golf. The winners will then compete in a tournament of champions to determine the best mini golfer in town! Age: 6 years & up Date: 4/12 Time: 12:00pm Min/Max: 4/100 Location: McCollum Park Class#: 190003-01

Day: SA Fee: $10

Miner Mike’s Summer Play Pass This Play Pass is for youth ages 8 - 17 and includes sport equipment check out to be utilized within McCollum Park. Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf has basketballs, volleyballs and tennis rackets (tennis balls available for purchase) to check out between the hours of 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, June 9 - August 8. The Play Pass also includes one round of mini golf each day during the Play Pass days and times listed. Play Pass sporting equipment and mini golf is limited to only those registered for the program. Other restrictions may apply. Registration is available at the Lincoln Center, Recreation Center or online. Age: 8 - 17 years Dates: 6/9 - 8/8 Time: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Min/Max: 0/100 Location: McCollum Park Class#: 190002-01

Day: M - F R/NR: $29/44

Mini-Firefly This is not your average game of mini-golf! Come play McCollum Park’s finest mini-golf course covered in glow sticks! Each participant will receive two glow necklaces to wear as they complete their 18 holes! No pre-registration required. Date: 9/13 Fee: $8

Day: SA Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm Location: McCollum Park

Miniature Golf Parties & Groups Miner Mike’s Adventure Golf Course is a great place to celebrate birthdays and have school, scout and church group outings. Reservations must be made in advance. Party packages start at $7 per person for 18-holes of golf and food. For more information, call 630.963.7563, or stop by the concession stand during business hours to book your group outing!

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Natu ral Are a s Lyman Woods and the Belmont Prairie Lyman Woods

Belmont Prairie

The William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center is located at 901 31st Street.

Belmont Prairie is a 25-acre site including one of the last original prairies in Illinois. Located west of the Downers Grove Golf Club at Cross Street and Haddow Avenue, the prairie supports more than 300 species of plants, eight species of mammals, four species of reptiles and amphibians and numerous birds. A dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve, Belmont Prairie is an educational resource for residents of Downers Grove and surrounding communities. Belmont Prairie is open every day from dawn to dusk.

Spring Interpretive Center Hours (through May 31) Monday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday. . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 4:00 pm Summer Interpretive Center Hours (June 1 - August 31) Monday - Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 - 4:00 pm Grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk. The Interpretive Center is a starting point for your exploration of more than 135 acres of old- and second-growth oak woods, meadow, and marsh. Hike more than 2.5 miles of marked trails to discover more than 400 species of plants, three kames, white-tailed deer, great horned owls, red fox, coyote, Cooper’s hawks and more. The most outstanding feature is 19 acres of virtually undisturbed oak woods existing since the Lyman family purchased the land in 1839. The purchase of the many parcels that make up Lyman Woods represents the cooperative efforts of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the Downers Grove Park District, the Village of Downers Grove, and many dedicated individuals. For more information about Lyman Woods, please call 630.963.9388.

T.I.M.B.E.R. Packs Check out a TIMBER Pack to help you explore Lyman Woods! TIMBER Packs contain tools like magnifiers, bug boxes, identification guides and activities for your family or group to use free of charge. Choose from Trees, Insects, Mammals, Birds or Early Residents. Check out your pack during Interpretive Center hours with a valid driver’s license.

Group Program Opportunities at Lyman Woods Bring your group to Lyman Woods for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Our educational programs are designed for many audiences including schools, homeschoolers, scouts, and youth groups. Please visit the Natural Areas pages at dgparks.org, or call 630.963.9388 for program and registration information.

Volunteer Opportunities

Please note: in accordance with Illinois Nature Preserve Commission rules, there are no dogs, bikes or motorized vehicles allowed at Belmont Prairie or Lyman Woods. Thank you for your cooperation. Special thanks to the Grove Foundation for their support of the St. Mary’s fifth grade Wetlands Education Program, and to the Pierce Downer’s Heritage Alliance, Grove Foundation, and Education Foundation for their support of the School District 58 first grade Little Sprouts program. Both programs are designed to support local school district science curriculum.

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Hiking Patrol Love to hike? Want to spend more time outdoors? Hiking Patrol volunteers help us maintain our beautiful natural areas by hiking the trails at Lyman Woods and the Belmont Prairie. Volunteers inspect trails, report trail conditions and answer frequently asked questions from fellow hikers.

R.E.A.P. Volunteer Workdays R.E.A.P. (Restore, Educate and Preserve) is a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and protecting the Downers Grove Park District’s natural areas. Land management workdays are held on selected Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Volunteers must register at least one week in advance of the scheduled workday. Volunteer workdays can be arranged for organized groups upon request.

Spring & Summer Workday Dates Lyman Woods.........................April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12 & August 9 Interested in volunteering with our hiking patrol program, at volunteer workdays or other volunteer opportunities, including Interpretive Center Attendants, Program Instructors and Camp Assistants? Contact 630.963.9388 for more information.

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Green Thumbs Needed! Do you have a green thumb, or are you looking to learn more about native plants and gardening? Join a volunteer crew to help maintain the native plant demonstration garden, the children’s vegetable garden and the butterfly garden at Lyman Woods. Volunteers must be available to volunteer on a regular basis and love getting their hands dirty!

Summer Camp Volunteers Looking for volunteer experience? Want to spend your summer outside? Lyman Woods Summer Camp Assistants help the camp counselor and campers with games, crafts, hikes and outdoor activities. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, available to work at least one full week of camp, and willing to attend an orientation and training.

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N atu ra l Areas Nature Birthday Parties Have a Wild Birthday at Lyman Woods! Are you a real party animal? Add an exciting twist to the traditional birthday party and celebrate your birthday at Lyman Woods! Your wild party includes outdoor adventures led by a naturalist, as well as time for opening gifts and eating cake in the Interpretive Center or outdoors in the picnic area. Birthday party programs feature unique outdoor adventures, age-appropriate games and activities, and a fun guided hike. Extend your party with a 30-minute campfire program, complete with marshmallow roasting. Choose from one of 9 nature themes for ages 3 years and up! Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Fees: $100/party (up to 10 children) $5 each additional child

Teambuilding Workshops at Lyman Woods Improve cooperation, develop better communication skills and practice problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills during 2-hour, half-day or full-day teambuilding workshops. Participants will leave with a sense of teamwork and accomplishment and an understanding of how to transfer newfound or finetuned skills back to their work, school or personal lives. Workshops are perfect for: • Corporate communication • Youth group leadership development • New hire orientation Workshop options include traditional cooperative games and wilderness skills-based challenges. For more information on teambuilding opportunities at Lyman Woods, please contact the Interpretive Center at 630.963.9388.

Room Rentals The multipurpose room at the Interpretive Center is now available for rental on weekdays, evenings and Sunday mornings. Please call the Interpretive Center for more details at 630.963.9388.

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Explore the great outdoors by taking part in a program at Lyman Woods! Portions of programs will be held outdoors so please dress appropriately for the weather. In case of inclement weather, classes will be held indoors. In the rare event that a class is canceled due to severe weather, we will attempt to contact you as soon as possible.

Family Programs Goodnight Twilight Hikes Explore Lyman Woods at night! Hike the trails with a knowledgeable naturalist to explore the nighttime sky, search for nocturnal critters, and listen to the sounds of the woods at night. End the evening sharing stories around a roaring campfire complete with marshmallow roasting! Each night will be full of new adventures, so register for all! List the number and ages of family members when you register. In case of inclement weather, portions of the program may be held indoors. • SF Age: All ages Min/Max: 4/8 families Fee: $15.50 per family Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 484042-01 484042-02 184042-01 184042-02 184042-03

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Date

Day

Exploring the Night Froggy Chorus Nature at Sundown Moon Madness Night Flyers

4/12 5/3 6/7 7/12 8/9

SA SA SA SA SA

Time 7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Backyard Garden Basics Thinking about starting a backyard garden, but don’t know where to start? Before breaking out your shovels, get the scoop on how to plan, prep and plant your backyard garden. From site selection to preparing your soil and planning your weekly chore list, you’ll be on your way to a garden full of fresh veggies. • SF Age: 5 years & up Fee: $18/per family Class # 484036-01

Min/Max: Location: Date 4/12

3/6 families illiam F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center W Day Time SA 9:30 - 11:30 am

Family Bird Hikes Bring the family for a fun morning exploring the woods searching for feathered friends! Learn how to identify common Lyman Woods birds by sight and by sound. Dress for the weather and for muddy trails. We will have some binoculars available, but if you have a pair of binoculars, please bring them along. • SF Age: All ages Fee: $12/per family

Min/Max: 3/6 families Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 484037-01 484037-02 184064-01

Day SA SA SA

Date 4/26 5/17 6/28

Time 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am

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Natu ral Are a s NEW!

Mother-Daughter Shoot-Out

Wild Child Nature Playgroup

Tea parties not your thing? Skip the scones and pick up a bow! Celebrate Mother’s Day by spending time outdoors learning a new skill that’s easy for beginners. We will start with the basics and work our way up to shooting challenges. Great for aunts and grandmas, too. • SF Age: 9 years & up Min/Max: 5/15 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 484001-01

Date 5/10

Day SA

Time 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Fee $8/person

Tired of the same old necktie for Father’s Day? Forget the tie and pick up a bow instead! Join us for outdoor father-son bonding time with archery. We will start with the basics and work our way up to shooting challenges. Great for uncles and grandpas, too. • SF Age: 9 years & up Min/Max: 5/15 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Date 6/14

Day SA

Time 1:00 - 2:30 pm

Fee $8/person

Parent/Child Programs Big Bug, Little Bug

SIBLING CLASS!

Hey Big Bugs! Bring your favorite Little Bugs out to Lyman Woods for a nature adventure! An adult and two siblings enjoy a story, craft and hike together. Each session is different so sign up for both! Dress to be outdoors and get messy, but in case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors • SF Age: 1 ½ - 5 years Fee: $10.50 per pair

Class # 484002-01 484002-02

Date 4/17 5/22

Min/Max: 3/6 sibling pairs Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Day TH TH

Date 4/24 - 5/15

Day TH

Time 9:30 - 10:30 am

Fee $20/child

Wee Wilderness Weekends Looking for outdoor weekend fun with your tot? Join our weekend nature playgroup for wee wilderness adventures! Each month we will explore the great outdoors, learning about a new nature topic. Our focus is on fun with lots of nature play and outdoor exploration! Dress to be outdoors and get messy, but in case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. • SF Age: 2 - 4 years Min/Max: 4/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 484005-01 184004-01 184004-02 184004-03

Date 5/3 6/7 7/12 8/2

Day SA SA SA SA

Time 9:30 - 11:00 am 9:30 - 11:00 am 9:30 - 11:00 am 9:30 - 11:00 am

Fee $8/child $8/child $8/child $8/child

Tales on the Trails Join us for a story time on the move! We’ll hike the trails, stopping along the way to read a story, and searching for the animals and plants featured in the book. Dress to go exploring outdoors! • SF Note: An adult must accompany their child(ren) during this program. Age: 2 - 4 years with adult Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Time 10:00 - 11:00 am 10:00 - 11:00 am

Nature Tot Workshop

Age: 5 years and under Min/Max: 4/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 484004-01

NEW! Father-Son Shoot-Out

Class # 184003-01

Bring out your child’s wild side and meet new friends during our nature playgroup! Our Naturalist will get you started as you explore nature play with your children at your own pace through outdoor activity stations and indoor craft projects. Each week will feature new nature themes and activities. No charge for infant siblings under 12 months. Dress for the weather and to get messy! An adult must accompany their child(ren) during this program. • SF

NEW PROJECTS!

Class # 484006-01 484006-02

Date 4/9 5/28

Day W W

Time 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am

Fee $6/child $6/child

Have a crafty tot? Bring them to our new nature workshop! Each month we’ll make a new project to take home that will encourage kids to interact with nature. After we finish our projects, we’ll head outdoors for some nature discovery time! Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy during our water break. Dress for the weather and to get messy! An adult must accompany their child(ren) during this program. • SF Age: 2 - 4 years w/adult Min/Max: 4/10 Fee: $8.50 per child Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Date Day Topic Time 484003-01 4/11 F Rainsticks 9:30 - 11:00 am 484003-02 5/9 F Mini Gardens 9:30 - 11:00 am 184063-01 6/13 F Butterfly Feeders 9:30 - 11:00 am 184063-02 7/18 F Toad Homes 9:30 - 11:00 am 184063-03 8/15 F Critter Cages 9:30 - 11:00 am

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N atu ra l Areas Beaks & Peeps

Turtle Splash

Welcome home, birds! Head out on a bird hike to listen for the spring songs of our feathered friends! Discover bird nests and learn about what springtime brings for the busy birds of Lyman Woods. We will make a bird craft and read a story after our outdoor adventure. • SF

Make a splash at Lyman Woods as we explore the watery world of turtles! Meet one of these fascinating reptiles up close, and then head out to a turtle pond to catch a glimpse of wild turtles basking in the sun. Games, stories, and songs are all part of the fun! Please dress to go outdoors and get messy. • SF

Age: 2 - 3 years & adult Fee: $6.50 per pair

Min/Max: 4/8 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 484007-01

Day SA

Date 5/17

Time 10:00 - 11:00 am

Pollinator Pals What do bees, butterflies, moths and ants all have in common? They are all pollinators! Learn about our pollinator pals and the important job they have, check out hundreds of honeybees in our observation hive, and then head out to search for pollinators in the butterfly garden. • SF Age: 2 - 3 years & adult Fee: $6.50 per pair

Min/Max: 4/8 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 184045-01

Day SA

Date 6/21

Time 10:00 - 11:00 am

Age: 2 - 3 years & adult Fee: $6.50 per pair

Min/Max: 4/8 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 184044-01

Day SA

Date 7/19

Time 10:00 - 11:00 am

Flutterbugs Discover what critters are fluttering through the air, buzzing in the tree tops and crawling under a log. Experience what it is like to be a bug as we go on a bug hunt, play buggy games and learn a few new songs! Please dress to be outdoors and get messy. • SF Age: 2 - 3 years & adult Fee: $6.50 per pair

Min/Max: 4/8 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center

Class # 184043-01

Day SA

Date 8/16

Time 10:00 - 11:00 am

Youth Programs Nature Neighbors Join us for this program especially designed to introduce young children to nature and science. We will discover a new nature theme each week while exploring nature through stories, hikes, outdoor explorations and fun crafts! Nature play in the Wild Woods is always part of the fun! A healthy mid-class snack will be served. Dress for the weather and to get messy. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. • SF Age: 4 - 6 years old Fee: $62 Class # 484008-01

Min/Max: 5/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Date Day Time 4/8 - 5/13 TU 9:30 - 11:15 am

Wild Night Out Kids- need a break from your parents? Send them out on a date and come to Lyman Woods for a wild Saturday night! We will begin by cooking dinner around the campfire, and then hit the trails to explore the woods at night. Search the woods for nocturnal animals and search the skies for the stars and planets! We’ll end the evening with an indoor project and a bedtime snack. Hey parents- Lyman Woods is less than one mile from Yorktown Mall, restaurants and cinema! • SF Age: 4 - 10 years old Fee: $16 Class # 484009-01 184065-01 184065-02

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Min/Max: 6/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Date Day Time 4/26 SA 6:00 - 9:00 pm 6/28 SA 6:00 - 9:00 pm 8/16 SA 6:00 - 9:00 pm

Spring Break Camp Go outside after a long winter! Spend your spring break discovering all of the changes that happen at Lyman Woods during the exciting spring season! Each day of camp includes fun crafts, games, outdoor adventures and a mid-camp snack. Dress to be outdoors and to get muddy and wet. • SF Min/Max: 6/12 Fee: $31/child Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Age Date Day 484015-01 4 - 6 years 4/1 - 4/2 TU & W 484015-02 7 - 9 years 4/1 - 4/2 TU & W 484015-03 4 - 6 years 4/1 - 4/2 TU & W

Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Natu ral Are a s Merit Badge Workshop Need help earning your merit badges? Our Merit Badge Counselors will guide you through the badge requirements and you’ll learn everything you need to know to earn your badge using Lyman Woods as your study site. Please read your merit badge book before the program and bring it with you along with your blue card signed by your unit leader. Please dress to be outdoors and bring a lunch and snacks. • SF Age: Boy Scouts Min/Max: 4/12 Fee: $25 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Class # Date Topic Day Time 484010-01 5/10 Soil & Water Conservation SA 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

NEW!

HoneyBees & Hives

Are you a budding beekeeper? Join Marge for a trip to the Lyman Woods beeyard to see honeybees in action! Learn about the importance of honeybees, look inside a real hive, and discover how honey is made. Visit the beeyard with the option to suit up and get up close and personal with the bees! • SF Age: 7 - 12 years old Min/Max: 5/12 Fee: $9/child Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Instructor: Marge Trocki Class # Date Day Time 484012-01

5/17

1:00 - 2:30 pm

On Target

Garden Critters

Take your wilderness skills to the next level with archery! Our archery program takes place in the great outdoors at Lyman Woods. We will learn a new skill each week and practice with fun challenges in the woods. Every session features new activities, so even if you attended a previous session, there will be more to learn! Dress for the weather and to be outdoors. • SF

Take a trip to our garden patch to discover the plants and animals that call the garden home! Dig into the soil to discover worms working, watch for the butterflies and bees pollinating flowers, and catch a few ladybugs that help keep pesky pests away. Make a garden critter home to take with you! • SF Note: Please dress to be outdoors and get messy.

Age: 9 - 13 years old Fee: $38/child Class # 484011-01

Age: 4 - 6 years old Fee: $8.50/child Class # 185036-01

Min/Max: 4/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Dates Day Time 4/23 - 5/14 W 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Date Day Time 6/7 SA 9:30 - 11:00 am

Star Party

Turtle Tracks

Galactic party time! Ever wonder what’s in the night sky? Check it out through our telescope! Take a tour of the night sky to find constellations, planets, and star clusters, and make a sky map to take home. End the evening around the campfire listening to constellation tales while roasting S’mores! • SF

Learn about these amazing critters that carry their homes on their backs. Head out to the stream for a turtle hunt and to search for turtles basking in the summer sun. Afterwards head back to meet a turtle up close and make a turtle craft! • SF Note: Please dress to be outdoors and get messy.

Age: 7 - 12 years old Fee: $9/child Class # 184066-01

Min/Max: 5/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Date Day Time 8/23 SA 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Age: 4 - 6 years old Fee: $8.50/child Class # 184067-01

NEW!

Min/Max: 5/10 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Date Day Time 8/23 SA 9:30 - 11:00 am

Nature Investigations for Homeschoolers

Get ready for an adventurous field trip to Lyman Woods! Hands-on investigations of the woods, wetlands and prairie complement lessons on science and nature concepts. Prepare to be outdoors and get your hands (and feet) dirty! Parents with small children- feel free to visit the interpretive center, check out a TIMBER pack, or spend some nature play time in the Wild Woods with your younger children during the program. Bring lunch to enjoy with your whole family in our picnic area before or after the program! • SF Age: 6 years & up Fee: $8/child Class # Date 484013-01 4/23 484013-02 5/22

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Min/Max: 5/12 Location: William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center Topic Day Time Honeybees & Beekeeping W 9:30 - 11:00 am Wade into Wetlands TH 1:00 - 2:30 pm

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Pre s ch o o l & E a r l y C h i l d ho o d Creative Expression Creative & structured art projects Color recognition

NEW! Music Optional curbside Dramatic play drop-off an d pick- Dance up program! Early Math

Number & shape recognition Measuring

The Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Learning Center 2014-2015 Registration Open!

while introducing children to the classroom setting. Through teacher-directed activities, children learn to follow simple directions, make new friends and share with others in a group. Activities promote fine motor development through creative arts, cutting and gluing. Children are introduced to shape, number, letter, and color recognition through show & tell and themed activities while large motor skills are enhanced through gym, creative movement activities and outdoor play.

The Lincoln Learning Center provides a curriculum of developmentally appropriate experiences designed to develop the whole child. The preschool program provides a nurturing environment with stimulating activities in creative art, language, math, science, dramatic play, movement and songs, as well as indoor and outdoor play. Guided by the Illinois Common Core Standards, activities are designed to enhance children creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.

Four/Five-Year-Old Preschool Experienced learners prepare for Kindergarten in a program designed for continued enrichment. Children develop readiness skills through exposure to upper and lower-case letters, sound recognition, reading and writing activities, math concepts and color and shape review. Social skills and problem solving are enhanced through child directed play and teacher-directed group activities. Children explore and learn about the community through local field trips and community visitors.

Tot School (formerly ThreeSchool) This program is designed for those children who miss the September 1st 3-year-old preschool program deadline. Activities are designed to enhance the whole child - creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically. Most importantly for early learners, independence and socialization skills are emphasized. Weekly themes, creative expression, circle time and large and fine motor skill development help your child get ready for 3-year-old preschool. Class structure is consistent with the continuing 3- and 4/5-yearold preschool program. Participants receive priority registration for 3-year-old Preschool for the 2015-2016 school year. Parent Orientation Night, held at the end of August, allows parents to meet teachers and learn details of the program.

Three-Year-Old Preschool Perfect for the new early learner, the three-year-old program helps foster socialization and independence

The Preschool Features:

Sequencing & classification Categorizing Time recognition Patterning

Science & Technology Weather concepts Recycling lessons Environmental education Sensory table activities Five senses

Physical Development Large and fine motor skills Indoor and outdoor play equipment Games Blocks and manipulative play Gym time

Our Teaching Staff

Early Literacy

All teachers are qualified, caring and experienced professionals who pride themselves on a warm, sensitive, safe and educational environment. Lead teachers have a degree in education, an education-related degree or equivalent experience. Aides have previous teaching experience in the area of Early Childhood Education, many with Park District Early Childhood enrichment programs. All teachers are required to complete 15 hours of continuing education to stay current on Early Childhood Education trends. Each class has two teachers. Small class sizes and bright inviting classrooms enhance the child’s experience.

Reading and writing readiness Letter/sound recognition Fingerplays and rhymes

Social & Emotional Development Cooperative play and sharing Learning about self-respect Problem-solving skills Listening and following directions

Enrichment Programs Environmental education at Lyman Woods Creative clay art program

• Comprehensive curriculum guided by the Illinois Common Core Standards

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Nut-free classrooms

Gym and fitness instruction

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Inclusion services available through SEASPAR

• Six bright, colorful and well-equipped classrooms

Walking field trips & family field trips

• Optional curbside drop-off and pick-up program

• Small class sizes taught by two professional and qualified teachers

Health and safety education

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Family Fun Night

Safe and secure environment

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Indoor gym & outdoor play areas

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Sibling priority registration

• Enrichment programs including music, environmental education, clay play days and physical education

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Returning student priority registration

• Local walking field trips and family field trips

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Convenient location

• Community-led and in-house safety programs

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Affordable tuition & payment plans

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Graduation ceremony for 4/5 year-old classes

Group music program Ready, Set, Kindergarten supplemental learning program for 4/5-year-olds Preschool Connection supplemental learning program for 3-year-olds

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Presc h ool & E a r l y C hi l d h o o d Registration Criteria • Registration must be completed in person at the Lincoln Center • Downers Grove Park District residents must verify residency by attaching a copy of their property tax bill or a utility bill to the registration form. Please call the Lincoln Center if you have questions about your resident status. A Driver’s License will not be accepted as proof of residency • For the 2014-2015 school year, any unincorporated family residing in School District 58 will receive a resident rate at the Lincoln Learning Center for Tot School and Preschool • Child’s age must be verified by attaching a copy of a birth certificate to your registration form. No other forms of age verification are accepted. • Applications are not processed without complete and accurate residency and age verification.

Class Schedule 2014 - 2015 3 & 4/5-Year Old Preschool

2014 - 2015 Preschool and Tot School Open House!

Min/Max: 10/17

Age Tot School Tot School Tot School Tot School Tot School

Day Time M & W 9:00 - 10:30 am TU & TH 9:00 - 10:30 am TU & TH 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Friday Session A 9:00 - 10:30 am Friday Session B 9:00 - 10:30 am

3-Year-Olds 3-Year-Olds 3-Year-Olds

M & W TU & TH TU & TH

8:45 - 11:15 am 8:45 - 10:45 am 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

4/5-Year-Olds 4/5-Year-Olds 4/5 Year-Olds 4/5-Year-Olds

M, W, F M, W, F TU & TH M, TU, W, TH

8:45 - 11:15 am 12:00 - 2:30 pm 8:45 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 2:30 pm

Are you considering Preschool or Tot School for your child in 2014 - 2015? Visit the Lincoln Learning Center to learn about the programs for 2.5 – 5 year olds. Meet the teachers and visit our classrooms. Handouts and registration information will be available. All classrooms are located at the Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. • MP Date: 5/8 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

• Siblings must reside in the same household and provide proof of residency.

Tot School: September 8 - May 14 Tot School Friday A: September 12 - December 12 Tot School Friday B: January 9 - May 8 3 and 4/5-Year-Old Preschool: September 2 - May 15

• Submit a $50 deposit (non-refundable)

Lincoln Learning Center Tuition Payment Policy

• Children must turn 3 years of age between September 2 and December 31, 2014 for Tot School

For your convenience, preschool tuition may be paid by installments in the following amounts:

• For Tot School Only: children may be in training pants and should be on their way to taking care of their own toileting needs. Children are not required to be potty-trained. • Children must be potty-trained and not in training pants for the 3 or 4/5 year old preschool program • Children must be 3 but not yet 4 years of age by September 1, 2014, to register for the 3-year-old program. Children must be 4 or 5 but not yet 6 years of age by September 1, 2014, to register for the 4/5-year-old program. The Park District reserves the right to place a child previously enrolled in the preschool program based on ability level observed by the preschool staff. • Children are placed in second or third class choices if their first choice is unavailable.

TOT SCHOOL M/W (1.5 hours): TU/TH (1.5 hours): Friday Session A Friday Session B

Resident Tuition $575 ($131.25*) $605 ($138.75*) $130 ($65*) $160 ($80*)

Non-resident Tuition $863 ($203.25*) $908 ($214.50*) $195 ($97.50*) $240 ($120*)

3-YEAR-OLDS TU/TH (2 hours): TU/TH (2.5 hours): M/W (2.5 hours):

Resident Tuition $865 ($203.75*) $1125 ($268.75*) $1050 ($250*)

Non-resident Tuition $1297 ($311.75*) $1688 ($409.50*) $1575 ($381.25*)

4/5-YEAR-OLDS TU/TH (2 hours): M/W/F (2.5 hours): M/TU/W/TH (2.5 hours): *installment prices

Resident Tuition $865 ($203.75*) $1465 ($353.75*) $1985 ($483.75*)

Non-resident Tuition $1297 ($311.75*) $2198 ($537*) $2978 ($732*)

• Children waitlisted will receive notification. • If you are expecting to move within the Downers Grove Park District boundaries by September 1, 2014, and want to register for Preschool or Tot School, please attach a copy of the purchasing contract to your application. • Registered students will receive their classroom and teacher assignments in August 2014. • A $25 transfer fee will be assessed once class assignments are complete. • All classroom and teacher assignments are random.

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Pre s ch o o l & E a r l y C h i l d ho o d Preschool Connection

Discovery Play

This extension of the 3-year-old preschool experience emphasizes preschool concepts while reinforcing the importance of independence, communication, literacy, arts and sciences, social, emotional and physical development. Each week, qualified and caring teachers review the topics learned in preschool while introducing new projects and activities. Children must be 3 years old, but not yet 4 years by September 1, 2013. Enrollment in a 3-year-old preschool is strongly encouraged, but not required. No class April 18. • MP

Discover fresh activities to enhance your child’s development while sharing ideas and experiences with other parents. Discovery Play is designed for parent and child to participate together in a social play group with sensory, language and fine and gross motor activities. The end of each class features structured activities and circle time. Parents and children should wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Due to classroom size, non-age appropriate siblings cannot be accommodated. All classes are with parent. No class April 18 and 19. • MN

Age: 3 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 418565-01 4/11 - 5/2

Min/Max: 10/17 Instructor: Beth Sexton Day F

R/NR: $38/$57 Time 9:00 - 10:30 am

Ready, Set, Kindergarten With all new activities offered this session, kids will have fun and learn Kindergarten readiness skills in a program that extends the preschool day. Qualified preschool teachers work with children in the areas of language, literacy, communication, social, emotional and physical development, and arts and sciences. Activities reinforce the importance of the daily classroom routine. A small snack and drink are served during class. Children must be four-years-old by September 1, 2013. If your child is attending one of our preschool classes prior to this class, an escort will be provided from their class to Ready, Set, Kindergarten. • MP Age: 4 - 5 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 418508-01 4/28 - 5/12

Min/Max: 8/17 R/NR: $35/$53 Instructor: Lincoln Learning Center Teachers Day Time M 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Age: 12 - 36 months & parents Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 418600-01 4/4 - 5/2 418600-02 5/9 - 5/30 418600-03 4/5 - 5/3 418600-04 5/10 - 5/31

Min/Max: 7/10 Instructor: Martha Rumsey Day Time R/NR F 11:00 - 11:45 am $28/$42 F 11:00 - 11:45 am $28/$42 SA 9:00 - 9:45 am $28/$42 SA 9:00 - 9:45 am $28/$42

Discovery Kids Recommended for experience “discoverers,” these transitional classes help children develop listening skills, learn to follow directions and improve large and fine motor skills. Caring teachers help children work through separation issues. Structured and unstructured play time is included. Children should wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. All classes are without parent. No class April 18. • MN Age: 2.5 - 3 years Min/Max: 4/7 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Martha Rumsey Class # Date Day Time R/NR 418602-01 4/4 - 5/2 F 12:00 - 12:45 pm $28/$42 418602-02 5/9 - 5/30 F 12:00 - 12:45 pm $28/$42

Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids Imagine Tomorrow teaches more than just computers; every class brings new experiences designed to teach young students how to think creatively, express their ideas and apply the skills they are learning to solve problems and accomplish their goals. This unique approach takes fundamental literacy concepts and brings them to life for children by immersing them in a story where they get to become the main character while working on their own laptop. Every class combines interactive Imagine Tomorrow video and software that is custom built for each lesson and adjusts to your child’s academic and technical ability levels. • MN Age: 3 - 6 years Location: Lincoln Center Day: TU R/NR: $65/$98 Class # 418754-02 118723-01 118723-02 118723-03

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Min/Max: 4/10 Instructor: Trica Zuro Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am Date 5/6 - 5/27 6/3 - 6/24 7/8 - 7/29 8/5 - 8/26

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Presc h ool & E a r l y C hi l d h o o d Mad Science Classes! Mad Science! provides fun yet educational science programs for children ages 3-5. Children will conduct their very own science experiments and build cool takehome projects to continue the learning through play. • MN Age: 3 - 5 years R/NR: $34/$51 Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 6/20 Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am

Adventures in the Air Preschoolers will learn that even though air is invisible it is all around them all the time. They will also learn that air has the power to both move items and to slow them down. They will also experiment with a variety of items that rely on the air to help them move. • MN Class# Date 118724-01 6/14

Day SA

Mad Mixtures Experience simple chemistry, volcanoes and more! Have fun making your own modeling dough to take home. • MN Class# Date 118725-01 6/21

Day SA

Water Works Water is more complicated than it looks and through this exciting workshop children will learn all about the different properties of water. They will experiment with floating, sinking, absorption and so much more. • MN Class# Date 118727-01 6/28

Day SA

Let’s Look Closely Children will discover a world that they might not realized was there through the use of mirrors, microscopes and magnifying glasses. They will reveal hidden pictures, learn about reflection and symmetry, and use hand held microscopes to observe objects closely. They will take away plastic magnifying glasses to continue their exploration at home. • MN Class# Date 118729-01 7/19

Day SA

Energy in Motion Children explore the concept of energy and how energy gets things moving in this workshop that uses toys to help explain simple energy ideas. They will take home toys called “Boinks” that will help them remember how energy and motion are related. • MN Class# Date 118730-01 7/26

Day SA

Sea, Sand and Surf Children will explore the science of the sea when they learn about what sand is made from, how shells are used by animals for protection and what animals live in the ocean. They will make their own ocean bottle to take home. • MN Class# Date 118731-01 8/2

Day SA

Shapes & Structures Children will discover different shapes and structures by using different kinds of equipment like Geoboards and Magnatiles. They will create their own structure to take home using cornstarch based “noodles”. • MN Class# Date 118732-01 8/9

Day SA

Magnetic Attraction Experience the poles and power of magnets in this hands-on workshop that provides children with the opportunity to make their own magnet to take home. • MN Class# Date 118728-01 7/12

Day SA

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Pre s ch o o l & E a r l y C h i l d ho o d Super Science Kids Kids have a sci-fi-tastic time conducting experiments, making crafts and playing games related to each week’s science theme. Activities tap into kid’s natural curiosity while enhancing reading and math skills. • MN Age: 4 - 6 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Theme

Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Beth Sexton Date Day Time

118504-01 118504-02 118504-03

6/9 6/16 6/23

Sharks Peacocks Snakes

M M M

7:00 - 7:45 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm

R/NR $11/$17 $11/$17 $11/$17

Bedtime Buddies Each child will love creating a large, soft cuddly buddy to sleep with each night. Mom, Dad or another adult needs to be present to assist in stuffing our adorable bears, make bedtime wishes, create birth certificates and design a unique bedtime T-shirt. Your child will absolutely love his or her new bedtime buddy. • MN

Math Wizards Math exploration is exciting! We’ll play all kinds of creative manipulatives to practice measuring, estimating, counting, patterning and more! Who said learning can’t be fun? • MN Age: 4 - 6 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 118525-01 6/9-6/23

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Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Beth Sexton Day Time M 6:00 - 6:45pm

Ages: 3 - 8 years Location: Lincoln Center Class #: 411094-01 Day: TH R/NR: $36/$54

Min/Max: 10/20 Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Date: 5/22 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm

R/NR $24/$36

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45 00 Fitn e ss Mission 4500 Fitness, a facility of the Downers Grove Park District, provides a friendly community atmosphere that promotes a healthy lifestyle in a comfortable environment.

Equipment Orientation FREE!

4500 Belmont Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.960.7250 dgparks.org Fitness Center Hours Monday - Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00 am - 10:00 pm Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Registration Hours Monday - Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Holiday Hours April 20 (Easter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed May 26 (Memorial Day). . . . . . . . . . . 6:00 am - 3:00 pm July 4 (Independence Day). . . . . . . 6:00 am - 3:00 pm 4500 Fitness is committed to offering services and programs that promote healthy lifestyles and enhance body and mind. Here you’ll find friendly and knowledgeable staff who will help you meet your fitness goals; a wide array of group fitness classes for every interest and every schedule; open gyms that let you hit the court running; free screenings and other opportunities to learn more about healthy living. You’ll also find people just like you who want to get fit and have fun at a welcoming facility, close to home. 4500 Fitness memberships can be purchased at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road. Call 630.960.7250 for information.

Gift Cards for Fun & Fitness Downers Grove Park District gift cards can be used for programs and services at the Recreation and Fitness Center, Lincoln Center and Golf Club and can be redeemed when registering for any recreation program. Stop by or call the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, 630.960.7250, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue, 630.963.1300 or Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Avenue, 630.963.1308.

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A 30-minute introduction to cardiovascular equipment and some selectorized resistance machines. Our nationally certified personal training staff will instruct you on proper form, technique and starting positions. Once you fill out an orientation request form at the front desk, a personal training staff member will contact you to schedule your appointment. Personal Training is recommended for program design.

Great Features, Real Benefits! 4500 Fitness Annual Passes include: • Friendly, professional certified staff • Community atmosphere • Comfortable environment • Personal viewing (TV) screens • More than 40 cardiovascular machines • Free Weights • Resistance Machines • Reduced rates on Group Exercise classes & Premier classes • Opportunity to purchase a Member Only Unlimited Group Exercise Membership • Free admission to open gyms • 3 lane suspended walking/running track (9 laps = mile) • Steam rooms (located in each locker room) • Equipment orientation • Special rates on programs & services • Towel service

Three-Month Fitness Membership Membership is on sale May 1 through June 30

Keep your workout HOT this summer! Pass includes the Fitness Center, track and open gyms! Pass Type

FM/R/NR

Three-Month Fitness Pass Three-Month Unlimited Pass

$70/$99/$149 $118/$179/$269

Enrollment Fee $19 $19

• Fitness Member rate for students ages 15 - 23 whose parents have an active fitness membership - some restrictions apply. • Three-Month Unlimited Membership includes: Fitness Center, track, open gyms and unlimited group exercise classes. All summer pass holders must be a minimum of 15 years of age (unless certified through Teen Fitness University) • Student summer members will not need to pay an enrollment fee if they purchased a three-month membership during the summer of 2013. • Upgrade your three-month membership to a full-year membership by renewing before your pass expires (upgrade must be paid in full).

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4 5 0 0 Fi t ness Membership Types

Payment Plan Option

Resident

If you choose the convenient payment plan option, the first month payment will be prorated from the date of sign-up to the date of the first monthly billing and will be due at the time of purchase. Payment plans are required to have an automatic withdrawal from a checking, savings or credit card to qualify. Memberships will remain active until a 30-day written notice of cancellation has been received by the Downers Grove Park District.

Membership Type Individual Household of 2 Household of 3 or more Senior Individual Senior Couple Student Military Business

Paid in Full Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $306 $25.50 $79 $537 $44.75 $129 $690 $57.50 $149 $240 $20 $49 $384 $32 $79 $240 $20 $49 $240 $20 $49 $306 $25.50 $79

Non-Resident Membership Type Paid in Full Payment Plan Enrollment Fee Individual $459 $38.25 $79 Household of 2 $807 $67.25 $129 Household of 3 or more $1,035 $86.25 $149 Senior Individual $360 $30 $49 Senior Couple $576 $48 $79 Student $360 $30 $49 Military $360 $30 $49 *All members must be a minimum of 15 years of age or older. Senior Members must be a minimum of 62 years of age or older. Fitness Member Unlimited Group Exercise Add-on Membership Type Individual Member

Paid in Full $204*

Payment Plan $17/month

As an active fitness member, unlimited group exercise can be added to your membership. This add-on will allow you to take all classes on the Group Exercise Class Schedule. All participants must be 14 years of age and older, unless the child successfully completed Teen Fitness University. Some restrictions apply. Reinstatement of your unlimited Group Exercise add-on within 6 months of cancelling the add-on will require a $25 reinstatement fee.

Fitness Member Unlimited KidZone Add-on Paid in Full $180 $270 $360

Payment Plan $15/month $22.50/month $30/month

All children must be in the same household of the attached active fitness member. Reinstatement of your unlimited Kidzone add-on within 6 months of cancelling the addon will require a $25 reinstatement fee. Prices subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel or change membership options. Visit dgparks.org and click the Fitness tab for specific membership information.

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Enrollment fees are for new members or if a membership has been inactive for more than 60 days. Enrollment fees are non-refundable and the maximum enrollment fee per household is $149 while all members remain active per membership year. If a new member is added on to an existing membership, the enrollment fee will be based on Age: $79 for ages 23 and up; $49 for ages 15 - 22 and ages 62 and older. Enrollment fees must be paid in full at the time of sign-up.

Teen Fitness University Become a 4500 Fitness member before age 15! Teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ages 12 to 14 can get certified to be a Fitness Center member by completing a training program with an American Council on Exercise certified personal trainer. This personalized training program includes three one-hour sessions focused on proper warm-up, strength, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, cool down, nutrition, fitness etiquette and safe and correct form on Fitness Center machines. Eligibility is determined by the personal trainer. Once you are certified, you are eligible to purchase a Fitness Center membership (additional fees apply). Contact the Recreation Center at 630.960.7250 for details. Parent must attend the first session. Download forms at dgparks.org. Teens that successfully complete TFU can purchase a fitness membership with no enrollment fee if they do so with-in 30 days of completing the program. Resident: $60

Non-resident: $90

Try 4500 Fitness with a Guest Pass

*This fee is per person on the membership.

Membership Type One child Two children Three or more children

Enrollment Fees

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see how 4500 Fitness can benefit you but are not ready to buy an annual pass, you can purchase a guest pass. Guest fees are available for the Fitness Center, walking/running track and open gyms. Guest fees are valid on purchase date only. Fitness Center Daily Weekly Monthly

R NR $10 $15 $35 $60 $60 $90

Weekly and monthly guest passes can be used toward an annual membership. You must purchase an annual pass prior to expiration of the guest pass. The annual pass must be paid in full and you may only use one guest pass toward the membership.

Health & Wellness Screenings For seminar & screening opportunities, contact the External Affairs Manager at 630.963.1304 or partners@dgparks.org.

Facility Rentals The Recreation Center gymnasium and multipurpose room are available for community rental. For more information, call 630.960.7250.

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45 00 Fitn e ss Business Membership – Downers Grove Companies

Transformation Solutions!

Make fitness part of your workday with our local business membership. Employees of any business that pays taxes to the Downers Grove Park District are eligible to purchase a 4500 Fitness annual membership at resident rates.

Did you know that 68.8% of Americans are considered overweight or obese? Are you wanting change but unsure where to begin? If you are at least 50 pounds overweight and are ready to transform your lifestyle, this is the program for you! Get the support and instruction you need to change your life by changing your lifestyle. In this program you will get:

If a minimum of six employees from a company sign up together, special discounts and incentives will apply. Employees must be full-time and provide proof of employment, at the time of enrollment. Contact the Membership Services Department at 630.960.7250 for more information.

Work in Downers Grove? – With proof of employment you can receive the resident rates on the following: • • • •

Fitness Membership Daily Fitness Center Guest Pass Track Membership Daily Track Pass

• • •

Open Gym Group Exercise Daily Pass Group Exercise 5- and 10-visit Play Pass

Fitness Assessment Let our Certified Professionals assess your fitness levels with our new Polar BodyAge™ system. This reporting system tells an individual how their chronological age compares with that of their body. The healthier your lifestyle and the more fit you are, the lower your BodyAge. A Certified Personal Trainer of 4500 Fitness, will assess the core areas of fitness; body composition, flexibility, strength and cardiovascular endurance. Biometric assessments, such as blood pressure and cholesterol, can also be brought in by the participant if they wish to receive a more in-depth analysis. Your cholesterol results should be within the past 6 months for optimum results. The system is extremely accurate and provides the participant with options on how to improve their BodyAge. The participant receives an itemized, printed report for their reference. Call the Recreation Center at 630.960.7250 to schedule your BodyAge assessment today! FM/R/NR: $35/$46/$69

Personal Training If you are looking for real results, make an appointment with a Certified Personal Trainer who will work with you to design a customized program. Personal trainers help you start up an exercise program, learn correct and safe techniques, find information on health and wellness, stay motivated and meet your goals. For information or to make an appointment with a personal trainer, call 630.960.7250. Download forms online at dgparks.org. FM Individual Package 1 Hour 1 Session.......................................................................$47 5 Sessions.....................................................................$225 10 Sessions..................................................................$430 FM Partner Training Rate † 1 Hour 1 Session.......................................................................$75 5 Sessions.....................................................................$365 10 Sessions..................................................................$710

• A 26-week program broken down into 2 (13-week sessions) • Exercise Instruction • Nutrition Information • Weight Loss plan • Support – meetings, emails, text and phone • Bi-monthly assessments • 20 (30-minute) personal sessions for each 13-week session, with your Certified Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach Taught by Pete Wilt, a Nationally Certified ACE® Personal Trainer and Health Coach with proven success and a 23-year veteran in the fitness field. Fee 13 Weeks 26 Weeks Fitness Member $470 $920 *Non-Member $590 $1,160 Each client will be required to fill out a personal training packet and a Doctor’s note may be required. Once you begin your 13-week session, no refunds will be applied. Non-Member pricing includes a fitness membership for the length of the program.

TRX® Private/Small Group Training with Linda Ruff Receive specialized programming based on individual or small group needs. Posture will be assessed and exercises will be based on clients’ needs. Taught by Linda Ruff, Stott Certified Pilates Instructor and Nationally Certified Group Exercise Instructor for over 20 years with a specialty in TRX®and Pilate Movements focusing on the core. Fee Fitness Member Fitness Member Partner (2 people)

30-Min. Private $45 $75

1-Hr. Private $60 $90

Please visit dgparks.org in the fitness section under the professional services tab for more information including non-member pricing and group trainings.

*Sessions expire 6 months from the date of purchase. Non-member rates are available. Check our website for more information. †Partner training consists of two people trained in the same session by the same trainer. No-shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged full price.

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4 5 0 0 Fi t ness Massage Therapy Therapists: Bonnie Bonnecarre, John Jardon and Rochelle Charles Take time for a massage to reduce stress, relax your muscles and boost your circulatory and immune systems. Let our professional therapists soothe your aches and pains, and help you gain more energy and feel rejuvenated. Session FM/R/NR 30 Minutes................................................................. $40/$50/$60 60 Minutes................................................................. $65/$75/$85 90 Minutes................................................................. $85/$95/$105 5 (60-Minute) Sessions.......................................... $305/$355/$405 10 (60-Minute) Sessions......................................... $590/$690/$790 Sessions expire 6 months from the date of purchase. No-shows and cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will be charged full price.

Indoor Track The suspended indoor track allows you to walk or run regardless of the weather. The three-lane track (9 laps = mile) overlooks the main gymnasium and offers views of the Downers Grove Park District Golf Club.

For children of Recreation Center and Downers Grove Golf Club patrons. Keep your mind on your workout and let our CPR and First Aid Certified staff keep an eye on your children. The Kidzone Childcare Center is dedicated to the care of children of 4500 Fitness and Golf Club patrons while they are participating in facility activities. The Kidzone Childcare Center is available year round on a first-come, first-served basis for children ages 12 weeks to 12 years. Reservations ARE STRONGLY recommended. A maximum number of children are set per shift and a wait list is used if necessary. All children 12 years and younger must be in Kidzone, in a Recreation Center program or under the direct supervision of a parent while in the Recreation Center facility or Golf Club, and parents must be in the facility while children are in Kidzone. Please note special policies and procedures at dgparks.org or call 630.960.7250 for information. Please note Kidzone will close 30 minutes prior to scheduled closing time when no children are in attendance.

Using Kidzone Childcare Before your first visit, please visit dgparks.org under the Fitness menu in the Kidzone to find procedures and policies.

Kidzone Childcare Hours Visit dgparks.org or call 630.960.7250 for current schedule. We reserve the right to cancel or change times due to low attendance.

Indoor Track Fees Pass Type Daily Pass 3-month Pass Annual Pass Senior 3-month Pass Senior Annual Pass

Kidzone Childcare

R/NR $2/$3 (valid only on purchase date) $50/$75 $150/$225 $25/$38 $100/$150

Passes are non-refundable/non-transferable. Track Reminders: • All track users must be fitness members, track pass holders or paid daily fee users. • Track users must check-in at the registration desk. • Children under the age of 7 are not allowed on the track. • Ages 7 - 12 must be accompanied by a paying parent/guardian. • Senior rate available for 62 years or better. Visit our website dgparks.org for all track rules and procedures.

Monday - Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday and Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday - Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8:30 am to 1:00 pm 4:00 to 7:30 pm 4:00 to 7:00 pm 8:15 am to 1:00 pm

Please visit online at dgparks.org for the most current availability.

Holiday Hours Kidzone will be closed on holidays.

Pass Cards • Purchase pass cards at the Recreation Center front desk • Passes are non-refundable and do not guarantee space in the childcare room • Passes are valid for six months from date of purchase • One hour minimum charge # of hours 1 hour 5 hours 10 hours

FM/R/NR $4/$5/$6 $16/$20/$24 $30/$38/$45

Unlimited Kidzone is available for fitness members.* *See page 27 for Fitness Member Types

Kidzone Fitness Fun (Monday through Friday, June 9 - August 15 from 8:30 - 11:30 am)

Kidzone is offering a supervised open gym for children 5 to 12 years of age. Let them exercise while you do! Unlimited Fitness Fun for Fitness Members only $35 per child. Non-members may purchase a Kidzone punch card or daily fee. Fees are listed under Kidzone Pass Cards. One-hour minimum charge, two-hour maximum per day. Sign in at Kidzone and your child receives a wristband to wear for Fitness Fun, located in the main gym. We reserve the right to cancel or change the program at any time. If you have more than one child participating in Fitness Fun, please stop by the registration desk for a personalized option.

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45 00 Fitn e ss Group Exercise Classes

Visit dgparks.org for class schedules & descriptions

Group Exercise Classes are available by purchasing 1, 5 or 10 classes that will be tracked by a Play Pass, or by purchasing an Unlimited Group Exercise with your active membership. Fitness classes are offered weekly for all participant levels. Class schedule and descriptions are online at dgparks.org in the fitness section under group exercise tab or pick up a schedule at the Recreation Center. All passes expire 6 months from the date of purchase. Classes are subject to change based on participation. Unlimited Group Exercise is available to Fitness Members. Walk in and purchase your visit(s) at the Recreation Center. # of visits

FM/R/NR

One-class $8/$10/$15 5-class $30/$38/$57 10-class $56/$70/$105

No Classes: Easter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 20 Memorial Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . May 26 Independence Day. . . . . . . . July 4

Unlimited $204/NA/NA

Bare Balance • Body Buster • Boot Camp • Body Pump Cycle • Drills Extreme • Just Lift • Kick Box Intervals Low Impact & Tone • Pilates • Pilates Athletic • Pilates Plus PiYo Strength • R.I.P.P.E.D • Sculpt • Step & Tone Turbo Kick • Yoga • Zumba • Zumba Gold

Premier Fitness Classes Premier classes focus on specific training that will progress over the length of the class. Registration deadline is five business days prior to the class start date.

Pilates Essentials Learn correct posture alignments that are essential in developing a strong core. This class is recommended for beginners and for participants wanting more hands-on correction. The certified Stott Pilates® instructor can address back, shoulder and neck issues. Classes include workouts and Pilates information handouts. No class August 4. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center

Min/Max: 6/15 Instructor: Linda Ruff

Class #

Date

Day

Time

FM/R/NR

430100-01 130100-01 130100-02

4/7 - 5/19 6/2 - 7/7 7/14 - 8/11

M M M

8:05 - 9:00 pm 8:05 - 9:00 pm 8:05 - 9:00 pm

$42/$56/$84 $36/$48/$72 $24/$32/$48

Step 30 Beginner Start stepping on and off a step platform safely! This class will teach basic step movements with a beginner beat- per- minute rhythm. Learn to hear the beats in the music and coordinate your foot pattern with the music. Foot placement and where to load your weight can make a difference in keeping your joints safe. No class April 18 and July 4. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center

Min/Max: 6/15 Instructor: Staff

Class # 430101-01

Date 4/11 - 5/23

Day F

Time 7:00 - 7:30 pm

FM/R/NR $27/$36/$54

130101-01 130101-02

6/6 - 7/11 7/18 - 8/15

F F

7:00 - 7:30 pm 7:00 - 7:30 pm

$23/$30/$45 $23/$30/$45

Integrated Fitness Begin building a body capable of doing real-life activities in real life positions. Integrate muscles to work together rather than isolating them. Simulate common movements you might make at home, work, or in sports. Train and develop with multi-joint and multi- muscle exercises to perform everyday activities easier and safer. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430102-01 4/7 - 5/19 430102-02 4/8 - 5/20 130102-01 6/2 - 7/7 130102-02 6/3 - 7/8 130102-03 7/14 - 8/11 130102-04 7/15 - 8/12

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Min/Max: 7/12 Instructor: Anna Aquino Day Time M 7:15 - 8:10 pm TU 11:00 - 11:55 am M 7:15 - 8:10 pm TU 11:00 - 11:55 am M 7:15 - 8:10 pm TU 11:00 - 11:55 am

FM/R/NR $53/$70/$105 $53/$70/$105 $45/$60/$90 $45/$60/$90 $38/$50/$75 $38/$50/$75

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4 5 0 0 Fi t ness Weight Training for Women

Cycle 30 Beginner

Recent studies show weightlifting two times a week can reduce overall body fat by three percent in just 10 weeks, while increasing bone density! A certified personal trainer provides resistance training, proper form, personal program design, and muscle training theory. No class July 3. • SN

Instruction on how to set-up your bike, read the cycle computer, get the most out of your ride, learn proper form technique, and progress to a 30 minute cycle ride by the end of the session! No class July 3. • SN

Location: Recreation Center Class # Date Day 430103-01 4/8 - 5/20 TU 430103-02 4/10 - 5/22 TH 430103-03 4/8 - 5/22 TU & TH 130103-01 6/3 - 7/8 TU 130103-02 6/5 - 7/10 TH 130103-03 6/3 - 7/10 TU & TH 130103-04 7/15 - 8/5 TU 130103-05 7/17 - 8/7 TH 130103-06 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH

Instructor: Jeanette Kay Time FM/R/NR 7:00 - 7:50 pm $42/$56/$84 7:00 - 7:50 pm $42/$56/$84 7:00 - 7:50 pm $74/$98/$147 7:00 - 7:50 pm $36/$48/$72 7:00 - 7:50 pm $30/$40/$60 7:00 - 7:50 pm $58/$77/$116 7:00 - 7:50 pm $24/$32/$48 7:00 - 7:50 pm $24/$32/$48 7:00 - 7:50 pm $42/$56/$84

Min/Max 5/10 5/10 3/12 5/10 5/10 3/12 5/10 5/10 3/12

Tai Ji Quan for Health Experience the many health benefits of this traditional Chinese exercise and martial art. Authentic Tai Ji Quan focuses the mind and gently works the entire body through slow, balanced, circular movements. Exercises help you improve concentration, reduce mental stress, stimulate circulation and breathing and develop better balance, flexibility and strength. You can make the exercise as gentle or vigorous as you desire and it is ideal for all fitness levels. No class May 6. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 430108-01 4/8 - 6/17 130108-01 6/24 - 8/12

Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: Judith Kline Day Time TU 7:30 - 8:25 pm TU 7:30 - 8:25 pm

FM/R/NR $60/$80/$120 $48/$64/$96

Chair Yoga Practice yoga in a chair. Experience the ancient fitness science of Hatha Yoga. Gently strengthen your spine and core, increase flexibility and mobility, and leave this class feeling relaxed and balanced. • SN Age: 18 years & up Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 430110-01 4/8 - 5/20 130110-01 6/3 - 7/8 130110-02 7/15 - 7/29

Min/Max: 6/15 Instructor: Karen Beagley Day Time TU 9:30 - 10:25 am TU 10:30 - 11:25 am TU 10:30 - 11:25 am

FM/R/NR $42/$56/$84 $36/$48/$72 $18/$24/$36

Pelvic Control for Women Take back control of your body! Educational discussions provide women with nutritional, behavioral, and lifestyle information to improve their pelvic health and wellness. Learn exercises for toning pelvic floor muscles. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430111-01 4/9 - 5/21 130111-01 6/4 - 7/9 130111-02 7/16 - 8/13

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Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Susan Mitchell Day Time W 10:10 - 11:05 am W 10:10 - 11:05 am W 10:10 - 11:05 am

Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430119-01 4/10 - 5/22 130119-01 6/5 - 7/10 130119-03 7/17 - 8/14

NEW! SEATED

Min/Max: 6/22 Instructor: Staff Day Time TH 9:00 - 9:30 am TH 9:00 - 9:30 am TH 9:00 - 9:30 am

FM/R/NR $32/$42/$63 $23/$30/$45 $23/$30/$45

Ageless Grace

How can a seated exercise program be so much fun and still provide lifelong comfort with ease of movement? Welcome to Ageless Grace, a new unique program that works for all ages at all fitness levels. Stretch, bend and laugh while experiencing exercises that move both mind and body. • SN Age: 16 years & up Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 430139-01 4/7 - 5/19 130139-01 6/2 - 7/7 130139-02 7/14 - 8/11

NEW!

Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: Karen Beagley Day Time M 12:45 - 1:40 pm M 12:45 - 1:40 pm M 12:45 - 1:40 pm

FM/R/NR $42/$56/$84 $36/$48/$72 $30/$40/$60

MELT Hand & Foot

How do you know if your stability system is on stress overload? Symptoms would be joint pain, inflammation, sleep issues, and digestive issues to name a few. Melt will improve your body’s efficiency and ability to repair and heal itself by rehydrating the connective tissue system through a series of easy, precise techniques that use small balls. This is a learned self-treatment. Additionally, athletes will gain an advantage if technique is performed 10 minutes prior to competition! Experience the Melt Method and access the changes in your body along with Melt Certified Hand & Foot instructor Linda Ruff. A water bottle should be on hand to stay hydrated. No Class April 18. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430140-01 4/7 - 4/28 430140-02 4/8 - 4/29 430140-03 4/10 - 5/1 430140-04 4/11 - 5/9 130140-01 6/2 - 6/23 130140-02 6/3 - 6/24 130140-03 6/5 - 6/26 130140-04 6/6 - 6/27 130140-05 7/7 - 7/28 130140-06 7/8 - 7/29 130140-07 7/10 - 7/31 130140-08 7/11 - 8/1

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Linda Ruff Day Time M 10:15 - 11:10 am TU 5:30 - 6:25 am TH 7:00 - 7:55 pm F 5:00 - 5:55 pm M 10:15 - 11:10 am TU 5:30 - 6:25 am TH 7:00 - 7:55 pm F 5:00 - 5:55 pm M 10:15 - 11:10 am TU 5:30 - 6:25 am TH 7:00 - 7:55 pm F 5:00 - 5:55 pm

FM/R/NR $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96 $48/$64/$96

FM/R/NR $53/$70/$105 $45/$60/$90 $38/$50/$75

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45 00 Fitn e ss Outdoor Fitness Classes

Yoga Essentials This class introduces fundamental yoga poses and breathing techniques to achieve a calm mind and body. Modifications are offered to accommodate joint limitations. Learn yoga poses with correct form, posture, alignment, and begin to improve your strength, balance, and flexibility. We will focus on breathing techniques to relieve stress and tension. No class April 18 and July 4. • SN

Walk Like a Pro This walking class will teach you proper walking technique and the pro’s and con’s about walking shoes worn on your feet. Bring a pedometer (optional) and set goals on the number of steps each day. Class will discuss the benefits of walking and ways to make your walk more interesting. • SN Age: 16 years & up Location: McCollum Park Pavilion Class # Date Day 430133-01 4/10 - 5/22 TH 130133-01 6/5 - 7/10 TH 130133-02 7/17 - 8/14 TH

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Susan Mitchell Time FM/R/NR 8:30 - 9:25 am $42/$56/$84 8:30 - 9:25 am $30/$40/$60 8:30 - 9:25 am $30/$40/$60

Zumba in the Park FREE! Come join us for free Zumba in the park. Maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning with Latin and International music. This class features aerobic/ fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zesty Latin music, Merengue, Salsa, Reggaeton, Bumbia and body sculpting movements provide an effective fitness system that we call Zumba! Bring a towel and water. • SN Age: 14 years & up Min/Max: 6/35 Location: Veterans Memorial Pavilion, Fishel Park Instructor: Staff Class # Date Day Time 130131-01 6/14 SA 9:30 - 10:25 am 130131-02 7/19 SA 9:30 - 10:25 am 130131-03 8/16 SA 9:30 - 10:25 am

Yoga Builder Hatha Challenging Yoga poses that will open and strengthen your body, increase your stamina, and calm your mind. Perform poses with control and stability! This class is intended for those with yoga experience that are looking for challenging flows. Bring your mat, towel and water. • SN Age: 15 years & up Min/Max: 6/20 Location: Veterans Memorial Pavilion, Fishel Park Instructor: Amy Merritt Class # Date Day Time FM/R/NR 130127-01 7/15 - 8/12 TU 9:00 - 9:55 am $30/$40/$60

Nia (Outdoor) The Nia outdoor class will take place at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. Bring a mat, towel and water. • SN Age: 15 years & up Class# Date 130135-03 7/14 - 8/11

Day M

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Time 9:00 - 9:55 am

Age: 14 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430125-01 4/9 - 5/21 430125-02 4/11 - 5/23 130125-01 6/4 - 7/9 130125-02 6/6 - 7/11 130125-03 7/16 - 8/13 130125-04 7/18 - 8/15

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: W-Rita Meier & F-Susan Mitchell Day Time FM/R/NR W 4:00 - 4:55 pm $42/$56/$84 F 10:00 - 10:55 am $36/$48/$72 W 4:00 - 4:55 pm $36/$48/$72 F 10:00 - 10:55 am $30/$40/$60 W 4:00 - 4:55 pm $30/$40/$60 F 10:00 - 10:55 am $30/$40/$60

Warrior Express Express 20 to 30 second cardio and strength intervals to burn fat. This is a full body workout to trim up. No class April 19 and July 5. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date Day 430134-01 4/9 - 5/21 W 430134-02 4/12 - 5/24 SA 130134-01 6/4 - 7/9 W 130134-02 6/7 - 7/12 SA 130134-03 7/16 - 8/13 W 130134-04 7/19 - 8/16 SA

Min/Max: 6/10 Instructor: Staff Time 8:00 - 8:30 pm 11:15 - 11:45 am 8:00 - 8:30 pm 11:15 - 11:45 am 8:00 - 8:30 pm 11:15 - 11:45 am

FM/R/NR $42/$56/$84 $36/$48/$72 $36/$48/$72 $30/$40/$60 $30/$40/$60 $30/$40/$60

Nia A fitness program for your body, mind and brain! An interval training that will challenge you and move your body the way in which it was designed to move. Punch, kick, strike, sink, rise, shake, push, pull, climb, crawl and roll to stay strong, flexible and mobile for life. Instructor is certified as a Nia Black Belt. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date Day 430135-01 4/8 - 5/20 TU 430135-02 4/9 - 5/21 W 130135-01 7/15 - 8/12 TU 130135-02 7/16 - 8/13 W

Min/Max: 6/8 Instructor: Catherine Ehret Time FM/R/NR 10:00 – 10:55 am $53/$70/$105 7:15 - 8:10 pm $53/$70/$105 10:00 - 10:55 am $38/$50/$75 7:15 - 8:10 pm $38/$50/$75

Meditation Learn to use breath work(pranayama) and meditation to reduce stress and increase focus in your life. This 45-minute class introduces you to a variety of meditation techniques and breathing exercises that improve lung capacity. Each week experience a different meditation, visualization and guided mantra. • SN Age: 15 years & up Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430120-01 4/10 - 5/22 130120-01 7/17 - 8/14

Min/Max: 6/15 Instructor: Amy Merritt Day Time TH 8:00 - 8:45 pm TH 8:00 - 8:45 pm

FM/R/NR $42/$56/$84 $30/$40/$60

FM/R/NR $38/$50/$75

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4 5 0 0 Fi t ness TRX® - Suspension Training Build posture, strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility with the method of leveraging body weight. Every exercise is powered by the abdominals. Form and technique will be monitored and modifications given to enable each participant to be safely challenged. This class is for all levels and is used in rehabilitating weak muscles and for challenging strong muscles through leveraging, gravity, and speed. As control is achieved, cardio challenges will be structured in the class activity.

TRX® - Core 30 Take 30 minutes to focus on your core while utilizing upper and lower body movements in the TRX suspension trainer.

TRX® - Athletic Looking to increase your competitive edge? Safely build strength, balance, flexibility and core stability using the TRX®. TRX® is a total body workout that strengthens your deep stabilizer muscles and bigger superficial muscles. Become the stronger and more flexible athlete you need to be to reduce your chance of injury.

TRX® - Athletic Team If you are looking for team building while training we offer Team TRX®. The team must have six to ten participants and contact the Group Fitness Coordinator to set up days and times at 630.960.7250.

Session I: Register by March 28 for a 10% discount Session II: Register by May 23 for a 10% discount Session III: Register by July 5 for a 10% discount No class April 18 - 20, and July 3 - 6. Age: 15 years & up

Min/Max: 5/11 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Staff

Session I

Class # 430122-01 430122-02 430122-03 430122-04 430122-05 430122-06 430122-07 430122-08

Date 4/7 - 5/19 4/8 - 5/20 4/8 - 5/20 4/9 - 5/21 4/10 - 5/22 4/11 - 5/23 4/12 - 5/24 4/13 - 5/25

Day M TU TU W TH F SA SU

Time 9:00 - 9:55 am 10:15 - 11:10 am 6:00 - 6:30 pm 7:00 - 7:55 pm 6:00 - 6:55 pm 5:15 - 6:10 am 11:00 - 11:55 am 10:30 - 11:00 am

Type TRX TRX TRX Core 30 TRX TRX TRX TRX Athletic TRX Core 30

FM/R/NR $84/$112/$168 $84/$112/$168 $42/$56/$84 $84/$112/$168 $84/$112/$168 $72/$96/$144 $72/$96/$144 $36/$48/$72

Date 6/2 - 7/7 6/3 - 7/8 6/3 - 7/8 6/4 - 7/9 6/5 - 7/10 6/6 - 7/11

Day M TU TU W TH F

Time 9:00 - 9:55 am 10:15 - 11:10 am 6:00 - 6:30 pm 7:00 - 7:55 pm 6:00 - 6:55 pm 5:15 - 6:10 am

Type TRX TRX TRX Core 30 TRX TRX TRX

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Type TRX TRX TRX Core 30 TRX TRX TRX

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TRX® & Boot Camp Commit to interval training every Tuesday and Thursday. You will use the TRX® and a boot camp style of workout that will include strength and cardio. Join the group that works together, plays together and sweats together! No class July 3. • SN

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Age: 15 years & up Location: McCollum Park Day: TU & TH

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Staff Time: 6:00 - 6:55 am

Class # 130105-01 130105-02

FM/R/NR $83/$110/$165 $75/$100/$150

Date 6/3 - 7/10 7/15 - 8/14

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45 00 Fitn e ss TRX® for Kids This class introduces fundamental posture alignment goals for squats, lunges, and planks using the TRX® to assist in holding body weight. In addition to increased core awareness and core strengthening, upper and lower body muscles will be challenged. Kids will have fun hanging, bending, and twisting in the TRX® and will walk away with a stretched feeling and lengthened body! • SN Age: 10 - 14 years Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430114-01 4/9 - 5/21 430114-02 4/7 - 5/19 130114-01 6/4 - 7/9 130114-02 7/16 - 8/13 130114-03 6/2 - 7/7 130114-04 7/14 - 8/11

Min/Max: 6/10 Instructor: Staff Day Time W 4:00 - 4:45 pm M 4:00 - 4:45 pm W 4:00 - 4:45 pm W 4:00 - 4:45 pm M 4:00 - 4:45 pm M 4:00 - 4:45 pm

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Rope Turn for Kids Learn to turn a jump rope! This class entails a possible 32 jump rope tricks. All that turning and jumping conditioning will build up cardiovascular endurance and team work. • SN

Yoga & Games for Kids

Age: 10 - 14 years Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430107-01 4/9 - 5/21 130107-01 6/4 - 7/9 130107-02 7/16 - 8/13

Yoga postures & games will be learned to help your child unwind from the week! Yoga improves flexibility, strength and self-confidence. Simple poses connected to the natural world create a fun way to exercise. Games are steps towards selfawareness, self-esteem, compassion and health. Empower them with tools to cope with daily stresses with breath play/relaxation. Yoga mats are provided and children should dress in comfortable clothes. • SN

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Linda Ruff Day Time W 5:00 - 5:45 pm W 5:00 - 5:45 pm W 5:00 - 5:45 pm

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NEW! Zumba for Kids Dance and jump to the Zumba fitness rhythm. Dance steps encourage hips to shake and swing. Kids will have no problem learning the Latin American dance steps. No Class April 18 - 19 and July 4 - 5. • SN Age: 8 - 13 years Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430138-01 4/11 - 5/23 430138-02 4/12 - 5/24 130138-01 6/6 - 7/11 130138-02 6/7 - 7/12 130138-03 7/18 - 8/15 130138-04 7/19 - 8/16

Min/Max: 6/12 Day F SA F SA F SA

Time 7:00 - 7:45 pm 1:30 - 2:15 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm 1:30 - 2:15 pm 7:00 - 7:45 pm 1:30 - 2:15 pm

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Yoga for Kids Help your child develop mind and body. Yoga improves flexibility, strength and self-confidence. Simple poses connected to the natural world create a fun way to exercise. Children should dress in comfortable clothes. • SN Min/Max: 6/12 Location: Recreation Center Class# Age Date 430106-01 6 - 8 years 4/8 - 5/20 430106-02 9 - 13 years 4/8 - 5/20 130106-01 6 - 8 years 6/3 - 7/8 130106-02 9 - 13 years 6/3 - 7/8 130106-03 6 - 8 years 7/15 - 8/12 130106-04 9 - 13 years 7/15 - 8/12

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Day TU TU TU TU TU TU

Instructor: Eileen Johnson Time FM/R/NR 4:10 - 4:55 pm $42/$56/$84 5:00 - 5:45 pm $42/$56/$84 4:10 - 4:55 pm $36/$48/$72 5:00 - 5:45 pm $36/$48/$72 4:10 - 4:55 pm $30/$40/$60 5:00 - 5:45 pm $30/$40/$60

Age: 6 - 13 years Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 430137-01 4/11 130137-01 5/16 130137-02 6/20 130137-03 7/18

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Eileen Johnson Day Time F 4:00 - 5:30 pm F 4:00 – 5:30 pm F 4:00 - 5:30 pm F 4:00 - 5:30 pm

FM/R/NR $7.50/$10/$15 $7.50/$10/$15 $7.50/$10/$15 $7.50/$10/$15

Yoga Kid Camp Try outdoor yoga to connect to the natural world! Expand your child’s selfconfidence and promote physical health and well- being. Games and active imagination are structured in the class to create a fun way to exercise. Simple yoga poses will teach the body and mind how to stretch, strengthen and relax. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring a mat, towel and water. • SN Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR/FM: $25/$33/$50 Location: McCollum Park Pavilion Instructor: Eileen Johnson Class # Age Date Day Time 130129-01 6 - 8 years 6/16 - 6/19 M - TH 9:00 - 9:45 am 130129-02 9 - 12 years 6/16 - 6/19 M - TH 10:00 - 10:45 am 130129-03 6 - 8 years 7/14 - 7/17 M - TH 9:00 - 9:45 am 130129-04 9 - 12 years 7/14 - 7/17 M - TH 10:00 - 10:45 am

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O pe n G y m s Parent/Child Open Gymnastics Parents supervise as children work on gymnastics equipment, including the preschool balance beam and uneven bars. Balls and smaller equipment are available for toddlers. Monthly schedules are available at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue and online at dgparks. org. Parents enter free. Age: 10 mos - 7 years & parent

R/NR: $3/$5 & parents free

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Summer Open Gyms Get your game on! Practice your moves, meet your friends, prepare for leagues, and stay active at the Recreation Center. Drop in for basketball, volleyball and badminton or take advantage of parent-tot times. No reservations are necessary or accepted for open gym programs. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis. • JN

Open Gym Schedules

Four courts are set up for singles and doubles play on Thursdays and Sundays. Both residents and non-residents may purchase a daily fee. Residents may purchase a multiple-use pass. Play Passes cannot be shared. Racquets and birdies are available. Age: 14 years & up Days, times and number of courts are subject to change based on gym availability.

Youth Basketball & Volleyball Age: 17 years & under

Open gym schedules are updated the week before the beginning of each month and are available at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue and online at dgparks.org.

Adult Basketball & Volleyball

Admission Policies

OPEN GYM PASSES

Fees are collected at the Recreation Center registration counter. There are three ways to pay during open gym times: • 4500 Fitness Center annual membership includes free admission to all open gyms except batting cages and parent/tot gymnastics. • Admission is available by paying a daily fee. • Downers Grove Park District residents can purchase a Play Pass for all open gyms except batting cages. Play Passes cannot be shared and visits expire one year from date of purchase. Each paid admission allows entry into the gymnasium only for one specific open gym program and use of the locker rooms adjacent to the gym. Other areas of the Recreation Center may be used at an additional fee.

Residency Requirements Verification of residency or employment within Downers Grove Park District boundaries must be provided to receive resident rates when you purchase passes or pay the daily fee. Without proof of residency, non-resident rates will be charged.

Childcare Childcare is offered during many open gym programs. See page 29 for childcare information.

Age: 18 years & up

Residents may purchase a daily fee or multiple use pass R/NR: $3/$5 daily fee Multiple-use pass: R: 10-visit/$25 R: 20-visit/$45

Batting Cages Keep your swing sharp in the off season and rent a batting cage at the Recreation Center. Cages can be reserved for 30-minute time blocks for up to an hour. Pitching machine and balls are provided. Pitching machine must be operated by the participant, and batters must supply a helmet and bat. Reservations are accepted up to a month in advance, but must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations can be made at the Recreation Center Registration Desk. Age: All

R/NR: $15/$20 per half-hour

Saturdays: 8:00 - 11:00 am Sundays: 8:00 - 11:00 am Times and days are subject to change based on demand.

NEW! Pickleball Open Gym Offered on select weekdays in the early afternoon. Keep an eye out for our monthly open gym schedules for days and times!

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Sw immin g Maple Hill Pool Swim Lessons

Level IV - Stroke Improvement

5605 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Students work on front and back crawl, elementary backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly. • MN

Instructional swim lesson program based on the American Red Cross’ Learn to Swim Program Day: M-F Fee: $60 Location: Maple Hill Pool

Please check with Maple Hill Pool regarding Level V and VI (Stroke Refinement and Proficiency classes).

Pre-Beginner (5-6 Years) Promotes enjoyment in the water, water safety knowledge, aquatic adjustment and swimming readiness skills. Basic skills such as front and back floats and front crawl are introduced. • MN

Make up session in case of inclement weather: Check www.maplehillswim.org for a Twitter update in case of inclement weather. Any make-ups due to the weather will take place during the same week of your session. Registrant will pick one day during the session to attend two classes.

Parent/Tot Swim Lessons

Ages 6 and up Level I - Introduction to Water Skills Children become oriented to and comfortable in the water. Focus is placed on front and back floats, kicking and beginning arm movements. • MN

Level II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills Students work on fully submerging their body, as well as front and back glides and floats. Front and back crawl are taught. • MN

This class builds basic water safety skills for both parents and children. These basic skills include adjusting to the water environment, showing comfort while maintaining a front or back position in the water and demonstrating breath control, including blowing bubbles or voluntarily submerging under water. Age: 6 mos. - 4 years Fee: $70 Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Maple Hill Pool Class# Date Day Time 161006-01 6/17 - 6/26 161006-02 7/8 - 7/17 161006-03 7/22 - 7/31

Level III - Stroke Development

TU&TH 5:00 - 5:30 pm TU&TH 5:00 - 5:30 pm TU&TH 5:00 - 5:30 pm

Rotary breathing is introduced. Front crawl and elementary backstroke is refined. • MN

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II 6/16 - 6/20

III 6/23 - 6/27

IV 7/7 - 7/11

V 7/14 - 7/18

VI 7/21 - 7/25

VII 7/28 - 8/1

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Sw i mm ing Lombard Park District Paradise Bay Swim Lessons 437 East St. Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148 For information and procedures regarding swim lesson cancellations due to inclement weather, please see www.lombardparks.com. Interested in Diving or Adult Swim Lessons? Please see www.lombardparks.com.

Weekday Morning Sessions (8 lessons) Monday - Friday (Week 1), Monday - Wednesday (Week 2) Session I II III IV

Dates 6/9 - 6/18 6/23 - 7/2 7/7 - 7/16 7/21 - 7/30

Rain dates 6/19, 6/20 7/3 7/17, 7/18 7/31, 8/1

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday Dates 6/9, 6/10, 6/12, 6/16, 6/17, 6/19 6/23, 6/24, 6/26, 6/30, 7/1, 7/3 7/7, 7/8, 7/10, 7/14, 7/15, 7/17 7/21, 7/22, 7/24, 7/28, 7/29, 7/31

Children use the bulkhead and the slide pool to play games and learn specific supported skills. Skills learned include water entry, floating, blowing bubbles, kicking, bobs, gliding, face in the water and pool safety. • MN

Level 2 (5 - 6 years) Students are strongly encouraged to try skills on their own. Skills learned include head in the water, bobs, supported front & back crawl, supported front & back kicks, assisted front & back glides, glides with kicks, alternating arms, use of life jacket and pool safety. • MN

Level 3 (5 - 6 years) Children will learn the beginning of stroke development and complete independence from the instructor’s assistance. Skills learned include further development of level 2 skills, rhythmic breathing, turning over, retrieval of underwater objects, front & back glides, open airway for rescue breathing. • MN

Level 4 (7 - 8 years)

Weekday Evening Sessions (6 lessons) Session I II III IV

Level I (4 - 5 years)

Rain dates 6/13, 6/20 6/27 7/11, 7/18 7/25, 8/1

Combine all aspects of stroke development with arm and leg movements. Children will also learn to be more comfortable in deeper water. Skills learned include treading water, front & back crawl, elementary back stroke, diving, changing directions, and review of previous level skills. • MN

Level 5 (7 - 8 years)

Saturday Morning Sessions (6 lessons)

Students will work on their strength and endurance of stroke development in this level. Skills learned include competitive turns, long shallow dive, breaststroke and sidestroke, alternate breathing, and diving board safety. • MN

Session V

Level 6 (9 - 12 years)

Dates 6/14 - 7/19

Rain dates 7/26, 8/2

Promote water safety, practice water adjustment and introduce swimming readiness skills. Skills learned include water entry, floating, blowing bubbles, kicking and pool safety. • MN

Focus on the overall improvement of all stroke development. Students are encouraged to swim laps while instructor refines their skills. Skills learned include approach & hurdle on diving board, breaststroke, butterfly, speed turn & pull out for breaststroke, pike surface dive, throwing rescue, and review of previous level skills. • MN

Tot/Preschool (3 - 5 years)

Level 7 (9 - 12 years)

Parent and Tot (12 - 36 months & parent)

Encourage children to enjoy the water by fostering a safe, nurturing environment. Tots will learn to place their heads in the water, blow bubbles, kick and move in the water. More advanced students will learn skills to prepare them for Level 1. • MN

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Focus on competitive swimming. Endurance is emphasized as well as quick turns. Skills learned include tread water 5 min., front crawl/200 yards, backstroke flip turn, front dive from the board in tuck or pike position, and backboard rescue assist. • MN

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Sw immin g Lombard Park District - Paradise Bay Swim Lessons Sessions

Parent & Tot 8:30 - 9:00 am 9:10 - 9:40 am 9:50 - 10:20 am 10:30 - 11:00 am 5:00 - 5:30 pm 5:40 - 6:10 pm 8:30 - 9:00 am 9:10 - 9:40 am 9:50 - 10:20 am 10:30 - 11:00 am

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Sw i mm ing Pool Pass Exchange Neighboring Aquatic Facilities Offer Pool Passes at Resident Rates for Downers Grove Park District Residents! The first step in purchasing a pass is resident verification. Bring a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, a property tax or utility bill to the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road or Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. Staff will verify your residency and give you a confirmation letter. The participating aquatic facility will use that confirmation letter to issue your summer pass.

Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Center

Paradise Bay Water Park

8301 S. Janes Avenue, Woodridge, IL 60517 630.985.5620

433 East St. Charles Road, Lombard, IL 60148 630.620.7322

The Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Center features: Two competition pools (25-yard), eight slides (three body slides, lazy river tube slide, drop slide, two kiddie slides, 42â&#x20AC;? & under slides) 600-foot lazy river, spray play area, sand play area and two concession stands.

The Paradise Bay Water park features: A zero-depth tot pool, 8-lane lap pool, bowl slide, high dive, low dive, drop slide, body slide and a leisure pool with fountains, spouts, water cannons, mazes, a bubble bench, a waterwalk and vortex.

Visit www.woodridgeparks.org for resident rates, swim season and facility hours.

Visit www.lombardparks.com for resident rates, swim season and facility hours. To receive resident rate, mail-in or drop-off your registration at Sunset Knoll Recreation Center, 820 S. Finley Road, Lombard, IL 60418. Online season pass registration is not available for Downers Grove residents.

Butterfield Park District Recreation & Aquatic Center 21 W. 730 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL 60148 630.858.2229 The Butterfield Park District Recreation & Aquatic Center features: A water slide, zero-depth pool, diving area, raindrop mushroom, geysers and deck sprayers. Visit www.butterfieldpd.com for resident rates, swim season and facility hours. Limited number of passes available.

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Yo uth Ath l e t i c s Fall Youth Soccer League Divisions

Registration Procedures Carefully review the registration procedures as there have been some changes. Payment and a signed waiver must be submitted with the registration form.

Coed Kindergarten **Boys – 1st & 2nd grades **Girls – 5th & 6th grades **Girls – 1st & 2nd grades *Boys – 7th & 8th grades **Boys – 3rd & 4th grades *Girls – 7th & 8th grades **Girls – 3rd & 4th grades *Boys – 9th - 12th grades **Boys – 5th & 6th grades *Girls – 9th - 12th grades

Mail-in, drop-off and online registration begin Monday, June 2. New teams are formed each season. Returning players are not guaranteed the same team from season to season. To be eligible for the Early Registration Fee, registration forms must be received by Monday, June 23. After this date, the Regular Registration Fee will be charged. The deadline for all registrations is Monday, July 14.

*Boys/Girls 7th & 8th and 9th through12th grade league may be coed due to low enrollment. **Grades may split into own league if enrollment allows.

Registration forms received after Monday, July 14 will be placed on a waitlist. A volunteer coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. The inclement weather hotline is 630.223.4092.

Practices begin week of August 4. Games begin Saturday, August 16. Volunteer Coaches introduce the fundamentals of playing soccer through weekly practices and an eight-match schedule that emphasizes proper techniques, knowledge of rules, team strategy, participation and fun. Bring a soccer ball to practice. • MOS

Volunteer Coaches

Is your program dependent on weather? Check the field and/or facility status at dgparks.org!

The Park District soccer league relies on a volunteer coaching system and every team must have a coach. Anyone interested in coaching should contact the Park District at 630.960.7250.

Team Assignment Note Teams are created according to the following criteria when registered by July 14: 1. School attended 2. Grade 3. Balance of gender

4. Roster size 5. Mutual carpool request

Going Green in 2014! Youth sports registration forms will no longer be mailed to your household. You can download forms on our website at: dgparks.org, under youth athletics.

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Yo u th Ath let i c s Frisbee Golf

Track & Field

Frisbee golf is one of the most rapidly growing activities. If you enjoy tossing a Frisbee or want to try out a new activity, come to Frisbee Camp. This program is open to beginners and those who already know the difference between a flick and a backhand. All athletic abilities are welcome! Participants work on disc golf skills and meet at O’Brien park to play on a real Frisbee Golf course. Please bring a reusable water bottle to camp each day. No class July 4. • MOS

If you like to run, jump or throw, this program is for you. Learn the fundamentals and mechanics of track and field while having fun and increasing your fitness level. The team practices twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays, alternating between South and North High. There are four Friday inter- squad meets during the season. Volunteer coaches are needed for this program. If you are interested in helping out, call 630.960.7250. You’ll receive a track schedule prior to the first practice. • MOS

Grade: 5th - 12th Min/Max: 15/30 Location: O’Brien Park Class # Date Day Time R/NR 143029-01 6/13 – 8/8 F 9:30 - 11:30 am $100/$115

White Sox Hit/Pitch Club The White Sox Pitching Club will give you a firsthand look at the pitching mechanics that all great pitchers use! Even if pitching isn’t in your plans, throwing correctly is critical to becoming a good player. Pitching with accuracy, velocity and minimal arm strain is no accident. There is a process that should be followed from Little League to the Big Leagues. The White Sox Pitching Club will teach you that process. • MOS Min/Max: 5/12 R/NR/: $80/$120 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Training Ctr White Sox Class # Age Date. Day Time 443045-01 6 - 7 years 4/9 - 4/30 W 3:45 - 4:45 pm 443045-02 9 - 11 years 4/9 - 4/30 W 4:45 - 5:45 pm

5 Star Soccer Parent/Child Spring Foot Skills Kickoff Clinic Parents are invited! This Sunday afternoon event is a chance to spend time together on the ball in this spring kickoff clinic. Led by Michael Wiggins, the 2012 Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association “Soccer Person of the Year”, parents are invited to join your youth player in a review of first touch, technique and dribbling moves that can be utilized and developed throughout the spring season! This memorable event not only brings mom/dad/family out for a fun and supportive afternoon, but it provides a firsthand look at how the kids are being taught. Parent participation is optional and not required for the clinic. All players should be prepared to bring a ball, bring plenty of water and have a ton of FUN! • MOS Min/Max: 10/30 Location: Recreation Center Class # Grade 143072-02 K - 2nd 143072-03 3rd - 6th

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R/NR/: $35/$47 Instructor: Mike Wiggins Date. Day Time 4/13. SU 1:00 - 2:30 pm 4/13. SU 2:30 - 4:00 pm

Min/Max: 20/40 R/NR: $75/$110 Location: Various Locations Class # Age Date Day Time 143070-01 8 - 11 years 7/1 - 8/14 TU & TH 6:30 - 7:30 pm 143070-02 11 - 14 years 7/1 - 8/14 TU & TH 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Fencing Learn to fence! The basics of epee and foil fencing, bouting and preparation for tournaments are covered in this course. All foils, epees and safety equipment are provided. The intermediate class is for students who have taken at least one fencing class. Instructor approval must be received in order to register for the advanced class. Approval may be received from info@dupagefencing. com. United States Fencing Associating membership is required for all classes. • TG Min/Max: 8/16 R/NR/: $72/$108 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Dupage Fencing Club Class # Age Date Day Time 443027-01 7 - 12 years 4/21 - 5/19 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm 443027-02 Intermediate 4/21 - 5/19 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm 443027-03 Advanced 4/21 - 5/19 M 6:00 - 8:00 pm Class # 143027-01 143027-02 143027-03 143027-04 143027-05 143027-06 143027-07 143027-08 143027-09

Grade Date Day 7-14 years 6/2 - 6/30 M Intermediate 6/2 - 6/30 M Advanced 6/2 - 6/30 M 7-14 years 7/7 - 8/4 M Intermediate 7/7 - 8/4 M Advanced 7/7 - 8/4 M 7-14 years 8/11 - 9/8 M Intermediate 8/11 - 9/8 M Advanced 8/11 - 9/8 M

Time 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm

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Yo uth Ath l e t i c s Boys Lacrosse Spring League

IGLA Girls Lacrosse League

New Wave Lacrosse will be offering their popular Boys Lacrosse League again this Spring! The DG Youth Lacrosse program is proving to be a great feeder program for the newly sanctioned DG High School Lacrosse Team. Come join us! The coaches at New Wave provide a fun and challenging atmosphere for all athletes to develop and learn the sport. Players will be put on designated teams for the season. Teams will practice twice a week with games held on the weekends (game times TBD). Players should expect to play games within a 15 mile radius. Game jersey is included in program fee. Rental equipment is available for the Spring season. Volunteer coaches are needed at all levels. Volunteer coaching classes are available this Winter for anyone interested in helping out. All questions should be directed to New Wave Director Kyle Sullivan (Kyle@newwavelax.com).• MOS

Pink Level Be part of a youth lacrosse league exclusively for girls from Chicago, north, northwest, west, and south suburbs. The emphasis of this program is to develop the girl within the sport of lacrosse. The goals of the program are to understand the rules of lacrosse, active teamwork, sportsmanship, and foster personal development in a respectful environment led by positive coaching. Sunday, April 13th will be the first practice and games will begin Sunday, April 27th. No practices/games Easter Sunday, April 20th or Memorial Day weekend, May 24th – May 27th. Parent information meetings will begin the week of April 1st. Details to be posted on iglax.org under the “Volunteer” tab. All practices are 1.5 hours, once per week for Pink. Location: Practices at Whitlock Park Field 3; Games at O’Brien Park Field 2 on Sunday. *All games will be played on Sunday afternoons. R/NR: $175/$225 Min/Max: 12/25 Class # Date Day Level Grade Time 443061-01 4/13 - 6/8 W/M/SU* . Pink Level 1 3rd - 4th 6:00- 7:30 pm 443061-02 4/13 - 6/8 W/M/SU* . Pink Level 2 5th - 6th 6:00- 7:30 pm 443061-03 4/13 - 6/8 W/M/SU* . Pink Level 3 7th - 8th 6:00- 7:30 pm

Min/Max: 12/24 R/NR: $175/$180 Location: Concord Park Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Class # Age Date Day Time 443024-01 8 - 9 years 4/8 - 5/31 TU,TH,SA 5:30 - 7:00 pm 443024-03 10 - 11 years 4/8 - 5/31 TU,TH,SA 5:30 - 7:00 pm 443024-05 12 – 13 years 4/8 - 5/31 TU,TH,SA 5:30 - 7:00 pm 443024-07 14 – 15 years 4/8 - 5/31 TU,TH,SA 5:30 - 7:00 pm

IGLA Girls Lacrosse Beginner Clinic Ready to start lacrosse? Join IGLA this spring for a weekly one hour clinic exclusively for Grade 1-2 girls who want to learn the FUNdamentals of the game. The goals of this program are to introduce and develop basic skills using fun games and coaching techniques. IGLA will use soft balls so only a stick is required to play. A parent meeting will be held after the first clinic. After registering for this program please go to www.iglax.org to fill out a player information form. No class May 25. • MOS Age: 6 - 8 years Min/Max: 12/18 R/NR: $100/$150 Location: O’Brien Park Instructor: IL Girls Lacrosse Assc. Class # Date Day Time 443062-01 4/27 - 6/1 SU 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Purple Level Purple levels are for players that have more experience as well as a higher skill level. Experienced players interested in the Purple level must attend a Skills Assessment session in January/February and will receive notification of their placement before registering with their Park District. Girls who played Purple during the spring 2013 season DO NOT need to attend an assessment and do not need to wait to register with their park district. All practices are 1.5 hours, twice per week for Purple. Games are held on Sunday afternoons within your division, with Purple requiring further travel as there are fewer teams at this level. Dates and registration for the Skills Assessment can be found on iglax.org. Sunday, April 13th will be the first practice and games will begin Sunday, April 27th. No practices/games Easter Sunday, April 20th or Memorial Day weekend, May 24th – May 27th. Parent information meetings will begin the week of April 1st. Details to be posted on iglax.org under the “Volunteer” tab. Instructor: Illinois Girl Lacrosse Association Location: Practices at Whitlock Park Field 3; Games at O’Brien Park Field 2 on Sunday. *All games will be played on Sunday afternoons. R/NR: $310/$350 Min/Max: 12/25 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Class # Date Day Level Grade 443061-04 4/13 - 6/8 W/M/SU* Purple Level 4 5th - 6th 443061-05 4/13 - 6/8 W/M/SU* Purple Level 5 7th - 8th

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Yo u th Ath let i c s Summer Basketball League Summer Youth Basketball League registration begins Monday, March 24. Early Registration Dates: March 24 - April 14. Regular Registration Dates: April 15 - April 28 Registration Deadline: April 28 Girls and boys in grades 3 through 9 can get in the game with our summer league! The league consists of two weeks of practice followed by seven weeks of games with an emphasis on game play, participation and fun. Grades are based on the 2013-2014 school year. Date: 5/14 - 7/30 Day: W Time: 6:00 - 10:00 pm Location: Recreation Center R/NR: $77/$115 Min/Max: 1/100 Class# Grade Age 133513-00 3rd - 4th Boys 8 - 10 years 133514-00 3rd - 4th Girls 8 - 10 years 133515-00 5th - 6th Boys 10 - 12 years 133516-00 5th - 6th Girls 10 - 12 years 133517-00 7th - 8th Boys 12 - 14 years 133518-00 7th - 8th Girls 12 - 14 years

Fall Youth Basketball League

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Returning/Resident/Non-resident Players A letter and a basketball registration form will be e-mailed the week of July 28 to players who participated in the 2013 season. Registration begins the week of July 28. Each season new teams are formed. Returning players are not guaranteed the same team from season to season. To be eligible for the early registration fee and registration forms must be received by August 25. After this date, the regular registration fee will be charged. The deadline for all registrations is September 8. Registration forms received after Monday, September 8 will be placed on a waitlist. A volunteer coaches meeting will be held on Thursday, September 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

Information for all Basketball Divisions Each player must wear the league uniform, which consists of a green and yellow shirt (exception for 7th/8th graders). School sites for practices are to be determined by the Park District. Not every District 58 school is available for practices, therefore, some teams may practice at a neighboring school rather than the school attended by team members.

Team Assignment Note Teams created according to the following criteria when registered by September 8. 1. School attended 4. Roster size 2. Grade 5. Mutual Carpool Request 3. Balance of gender

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In general, our goal is to keep players from the same school on the same team. Should enrollment numbers and roster maximums not accommodate this practice, schools may be combined to form a team. Team maximums are based on enrollment numbers at the time of the registration deadline. Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Co-Ed League Practices: 10/6 - 12/19 Game Dates: 10/25 - 12/20 No games November 29. Early Registration: R/NR: $67/$100 Registration Fee after August 25: R/NR: $82/$122 Uniforms: $16 jerseys (green & yellow) Games are played on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center or Lincoln Center. 3rd - 6th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues Practices: 10/6 - 12/19 Game Dates: 10/25 - 12/20 No games November 29. Early Registration: R/NR: $67/$100 Registration Fee after August 25: R/NR: $82/$122 Uniforms: $16 jerseys (green & yellow) Games are played on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center or Lincoln Center. 7th & 8th Grade Boys & Girls Leagues Practices: 10/6 - 12/19 Game Dates: 10/25 - 12/20 No games November 29. Early Registration: R/NR: $77/$115 Registration Fee after August 25: R/NR: $92/$137 Uniforms: Included in Registration fee. Games are played on Saturdays between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. 7th and 8th grade player evaluations will be Saturday, September 20, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center. *Leagues may be coed depending on enrollment.

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Yo uth Ath l e t i c s Kids First Programs Kids First Badminton - Spring May I Serve! This instructional program prepares players to succeed in badminton. Excellent coaches have planned strategic preparation drills and games that will increase skills. Players learn hand grips, racket positioning, serving, body balance, and first step directional movements for this fast and quickly paced game. No class May 24. • TG Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 6/30 R/NR: $65/$98 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Kids First Sports Safety, Inc Class # Date Day Time 443064-01 4/26 - 5/31 SA 9:00 - 10:15 am

Kids First Steps Blast Ball Batter UP! Blast Ball is the introduction to baseball for 4 to 6 year olds. The game is played with a soft bat and ball. No glove needed. Each player bats once an inning and no scores are kept. Blast Ball uses all bases like baseball with first base making a “honking” noise when a player steps on it. Major League Baseball recognized Blast Ball as a part of its campaign to promote the resurgence of baseball at the grassroots level. No class May 24. • TG Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 8/24 R/NR: $59/$89 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Kids First Sports Safety, Inc. Class # Date Day Time 443065-01 4/26 - 5/31 SA 9:00 - 10:00 am

Kids First Balloon Ball Kids First Badminton - Summer Summer racket full of Fun! Badminton Games every session with professional coaches training. Badminton Singles and doubles matches will be played throughout the program concluding with a championship match on the last day. • TG Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 8/30 R/NR: $49/$74 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Kids First Sports Safety, Inc Class # Date Day Time 143081-01 6/7 - 6/28 SA 10:15 - 11:30 am 143081-02 7/12 - 8/2 SA 10:15 - 11:30 am

Catch on! This sport created by Kids First Sports Safety, is played like soccer with kids being allowed to pick up the ball and run with it, throw it, or kick it in one of the two goals for a score. The action is a bit faster, with fewer rules than soccer. Kids will learn coordination and balance through the exercise that their bodies need. No class May 24. • TG Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 8/24 R/NR: $59/$89 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Kids First Sports Safety, Inc. Class # Date Day Time 443068-01 5/3 - 5/31 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am

Horsemanship Instruction

Join us at Arabian Knights Farm to learn about the magnificent beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse. Learn the basics of horsemanship so you can interact safely and confidently around them. Long pants and closed toe shoes with a 1 inch heel are required for riding. Helmets are provided. Please arrive for each session 15 minutes early to check in and meet the instructors. Participants must be eight years of age by the first day of class. Attending all three levels of the Horsemanship class are recommended in order to receive the full benefit of the program. • TG Age: 8 years & up Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: $135 Location: Arabian Knights Farms, 6526 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook

Level 1: Beginner Horsemanship (Beginner) Students will learn about safety, breeds, colors, anatomy, eyesight and how to halter and lead a horse. On week 2, the students begin balance exercises on horseback at the walk.

Level 2: Intermediate Horsemanship Students will review and expand their skills learned in the Level 1 class. There will be a demonstration by our AKF youth and amateur riders on the different styles of riding. Students will learn nutrition, grooming and tacking and continue balance exercises at the walk and trot.

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Level 3: Advanced Horsemanship Students continue to review and practice all of the skills learned in Level 1 and Level 2. At Level 3, the students “take the reins” and learn basic control and steering at the walk and the trot. Class # 443010-01 443010-02 143035-01 143035-02 143035-03 143035-04 143035-05 143035-06

Level Intermediate Advanced Beginner Intermediate Advanced Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Date 4/13 - 4/27 5/4 - 5/18 6/1 - 6/8 6/22 - 6/29 7/13 - 7/20 7/27 - 8/3 8/10 - 8/17 8/24 - 9/7

Day SU SU SU SU SU SU SU SU

Time 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Yo u th Ath let i c s FUNdamental Volleyball

FUNdamental SportsTM is a sports-based program that provides holistic growth to facilitate learning and life skill development in today’s youth. We use sports as an opportunity for kids to connect with others, enhance their skills, and have a positive athletic experience.

FUNdamental Sports Mania What better way to keep you and your child active than playing a variety of sports? Your child will learn the fundamental skills of a different sport each week through various themed activities in a positive, energetic and fun-filled environment. Spend quality time and bond with your child learning the basics of soccer, football, basketball, volleyball and more! Parent participation is required in the 2-3 years old classes. • TG Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $65/$98 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Age Date. Day Time 443107-01 2 - 3 years 4/24 - 5/29 TH 10:00 - 10:50 am 443107-02 3 - 4 years 4/24 - 5/29 TH 11:00 - 11:50 am

FUNdamental Soccer Play the most popular sport in the world! Kids learn skills through fun, progressive, and challenging games. New skills are taught each week and players experiment with a scrimmage game at the end of each class. • TG Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $55/$83 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Age Date. Day Time 443108-01 4 - 5 years 5/2 - 5/30 F 3:00 - 4:00 pm 443108-02 6 - 7 years 5/2 - 5/30 F 4:00 - 5:00 pm

FUNdamental Football Play like a champion today! Develop the proper techniques and strategies of flag football. Apply your skills in a scrimmage game at the end of each class. The activities and games introduced in this class are non-contact flag football based and are played in a safe environment. • TG Age: 6 - 9 years Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $65/$98 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Date Day Time 443110-01 4/23 - 5/28 W 4:00 - 5:00 pm

FUNdamental Basketball It’s not how big you are, it’s how big you play! Elevate your game to the next level by improving your shooting, ball handling, defense and more. New skills are introduced every week. Players also build teamwork and sportsmanship during a scrimmage game at the end of class. • TG Age: 7 - 10 years Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $55/$83 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Date Day Time 443111-01 4/21 - 5/19 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm

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Learn and love volleyball. Players new to the game learn rules and are introduced to the basics of the game. More experienced players work on developing advanced skills as well as refining the basics. All players experience scrimmage game situations at the end of each class. • TG Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $65/$98 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Age Date Day Time 443112-01 7 - 9 years 4/24 - 5/29 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm 443112-02 10 - 12 years 4/24 - 5/29 TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm

FUNdamental Baseball Play ball! Develop and improve baseball skills fielding, hitting, base running and more. Players work on different skills each week and have an opportunity to compete against their teammates with a scrimmage at the end of each class. Class will be outside, please bring you own glove. • TG Age: 7 - 10 years Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $65/$98 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Date Day Time 443113-01 4/22 - 5/27 TU 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Girl Scout Badge Program Take the first steps toward your athletic and fitness badge requirements. Our classes will get you started on your way to reach your athletic and fitness goals. All classes are specifically designed based on the requirements according to the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana. Represent your troop and learn the fundamental skills of sports and fitness through various exciting games and activities. • TG Age: 8 - 11 years Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR/: $10/$15 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Date Day Time Badge Category 443114-01 4/15 TU 3:30 - 5:00 pm Athlete Badge 443114-02 5/13 TU 3:30 - 5:00 pm Athlete Badge 443114-03 4/22 TU 3:30 - 5:00 pm Healthy Living 443114-04 5/20 TU 3:30 - 5:00 pm Healthy Living

FUNdamental Tennis Players will learn and enjoy the lifetime sport of tennis. This is a new class for anyone who wants to learn or improve their game. Beginning to advanced skills, drills, and game play takes place. Players must bring their own racquets • TG Age: 7 - 10 years Min/Max: 4/14 R/NR/: $65/$98 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Date Day Time 443117-01 4/22 - 5/27 TU 4:00 - 5:00 pm

FUNdamental Sports™ Party Experience the “FUN” and play your favorite sports! The birthday child will choose their favorite sport activities to play with their friends. Parties are available Sundays at the Recreation Center from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Yo uth Ath l e t i c s Flag Football

T-Ball League

Participants will learn proper passing, receiving, blocking and kicking techniques. The class focuses on teamwork, positive play and fun while players learn offensive and defensive strategies. • TG Min/Max: 6/16 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR 443005-01 4 - 6 years 4/10 - 5/22 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $73/$110 443005-02 6 - 8 years 4/10 - 5/22 TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm $73/$110 143015-04 4-6 years 7/28 - 8/13 M & W 4:00 - 5:00 pm $65/$98 143015-05 6-8 years 7/28 - 8/13 M & W 5:00 - 6:00 pm $65/$98 143015-06 8-10 years 7/28 - 8/13 M & W 6:00 - 7:00 pm $65/$98

Fielding, throwing, hitting, base-running and rules are covered in this league. A non-competitive environment allows children to have fun while learning and playing real games. Everyone receives a hat and shirt. Please bring your own glove. No class July 4. • TG Min/Max: 12/32 Location: Puffer School Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR 143018-01 3 - 4 years 6/6 - 7/25 F 4:00 - 5:00 pm $96/$144 143018-02 5 - 7 years 6/6 - 7/25 F 5:00 - 6:00 pm $96/$144 143018-03 3 - 4 years 6/7 - 7/26 SA 9:00 - 10:00 am $96/$144 143018-04 3 - 4 years 6/7 - 7/26 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am $96/$144 143018-05 5 - 7 years 6/7 - 7/26 SA 11:15 am - 12:15 pm $96/$144 143018-06 5 - 7 years 6/7 - 7/26 SA 12:15 - 1:15 pm $96/$144

Min/Max: 6/20 Class # 143015-01 143015-02 143015-03

Location: Doerhoefer Park Age Date Day Time 4-6 years 6/11 - 7/23 W 9:00 - 10:00 am 6-8 years 6/11 - 7/23 W 10:00 - 11:00 am 8-10 years 6/11 - 7/23 W 11:00 am - 12:00pm

R/NR $73/$110 $73/$110 $73/$110

T-Ball/Baseball 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. • TG Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Doerhoefer Park Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR 443017-01 4 - 6 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 12:00 - 1:00 pm $73/$110 443017-02 3 - 4 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 1:00 - 1:45 pm $73/$110 Location: Herrick Middle School. 443017-05 3 - 4 years 4/12 - 5/24 SA 443017-06 4 - 6 years 4/12 - 5/24 SA Location: McCollum Park Class # Age 443017-03 3 - 4 years 443017-04 4 - 6 years 143017-01 4 - 6 years 143017-02 3 - 4 years 143017-03 3 - 4 years 143017-04 5 - 7 years 143017-07 8 - 10 years

Date 4/10 - 5/22 4/10 - 5/22 6/9 - 7/21 6/9 - 7/21 7/29 - 8/14 7/29 - 8/14 7/29 - 8/14

Location: Recreation Center 143017-05 3 - 4 years 8/2 - 8/16 143017-06 5 - 7 years 8/2 - 8/16

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3:00 - 3:45 pm 3:45 - 4:45 pm

Day TH TH M M TU & TH TU & TH TU & TH

Time 9:00 - 9:45 am 9:45 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 1:00 pm 1:00 - 1:45 pm 3:00 - 3:45 pm 3:45 - 4:45 pm 4:45 - 5:45 pm

SA 2:00 - 2:45 pm SA 2:45 - 3:45 pm

$73/$110 $73/$110

R/NR $73/$110 $73/$110 $73/$110 $73/$110 $65/$98 $65/$98 $65/$98

$33/$50 $33/$50

Little Pint Hoops Introduce your children to the game through instruction in passing, shooting and dribbling. Lower hoops are used to accommodate younger players. No class July 4. • TG Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR/: $73/$110 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 443012-01 3 - 4 years 4/8 - 5/20 TU 4:00 - 4:45 pm 443012-02 4 - 6 years 4/8 - 5/20 TU 4:45 - 5:45 pm 443012-03 4 - 6 years 4/11 - 5/23 F 10:00 - 11:00 am 443012-04 3 - 4 years 4/11 - 5/23 F 11:00 - 11:45 am Min/Max: 6/20 Location: Recreation Center Class # Age 143012-01 3 - 4 years 143012-02 4 - 6 years 143012-03 3 - 4 years 143012-04 5 - 7 years

Date 6/6 - 7/25 6/6 - 7/25 7/29 - 8/14 7/29 - 8/14

Day F F TU & TH TU & TH

Time R/NR 10:00 - 10:45 am $73/$110 10:45 - 11:45 am $73/$110 9:00 - 9:45 am $65/$98 9:45 - 10:45 am $65/$98

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Yo u th Ath let i c s Kids Volleyball Instruction

Multi Sports

Get an introduction to the fundamentals of volleyball including bumping, setting and serving with an emphasis on having fun. Kids will learn basic team strategies and skills to improve footwork and coordination. No class July 3. • TG Min/Max: 6/20 R/NR: $73/$110 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 443007-01 8 - 10 years 4/11 - 5/23 F 4:00 - 5:00 pm 443007-02 10 - 12 years 4/11 - 5/23 F 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Children have the opportunity to try a variety of sports such as basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball and football and get lessons in the importance of sportsmanship and teamwork. • TG Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date. Day Time R/NR 443021-01 3 - 4 years 4/8 - 5/20 TU 10:00 - 10:45 am $73/$110 443021-02 4 - 6 years 4/8 - 5/20 TU 10:45 - 11:45 am $73/$110 143033-01 3 - 4 years 6/10 - 7/22 TU 10:00 - 10:45 am $73/$110 143033-02 4 - 6 years 6/10 - 7/22 TU 10:45 - 11:45 am $73/$110 143033-03 3 - 4 years 6/5 - 7/24 TH 12:45 - 1:30 pm $73/$110 143033-04 4 - 6 years 6/5 - 7/24 TH 1:30 - 2:30 pm $73/$110 143033-05 3 - 4 years 8/2 - 8/16 SA 10:00 - 10:45 am $33/$50 143033-06 5 - 7 years 8/2 - 8/16 SA 10:45 - 11:45 am $33/$50

Location: McCollum Park Class # Age 143023-01 7-10 years 143023-02 10-12 years

Date 6/5 - 7/24 6/5 - 7/24

Day Time TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Floor Hockey Play the fastest game in the world! This action-packed class emphasizes teamwork and sportsmanship while teaching the basic skills of passing, shooting and stick handling. Children must bring a bike helmet and gloves.• TG Min/Max: 6/16 R/NR: $73/$110 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 443009-01 3 - 4 years 4/9 - 5/21 W 9:00 - 9:45 am 443009-02 4 - 6 years 4/9 - 5/21 W 9:45 - 10:45 am

Kids Soccer

Parent/Tot Super Sports

Location: Herrick Middle School 443028-05 3 - 4 years 4/12 - 5/24 SA 443028-06 4 - 6 years 4/12 - 5/24 SA

Children improve simple motor skills and have fun while learning a variety of sports including soccer, basketball, hockey, T-ball and more. Bring a glove and a soccer ball to class. No class July 4. • TG Age: 2 - 3 years Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Herrick Middle School Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Date Day Time R/NR 443020-02 4/12 - 5/24 SA 12:00 - 12:45 pm $86/$129 Location: Recreation Center 443020-01 4/8 - 5/20 TU 143020-01 6/10 - 7/22 TU 143020-03 8/2 - 8/16 SA

9:00 - 9:45 am 9:00 - 9:45 am 9:00 - 9:45 am

Location: McCollum Park 143020-02 6/5 - 7/24

12:00 - 12:45 pm

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$73/$110 $73/$110 $33/$50 $73/$110

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. Bring a soccer ball to class. • TG Min/Max: 6/16 Instructor: All Star Sports Location: Doerhoefer Park Class # Age Date. Day Time R/NR 443028-01 4 - 6 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 10:00 - 11:00 am $73/$110 443028-02 3 - 4 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 11:00 - 11:45 am $73/$110

1:00 - 1:45 pm 1:45 - 2:45 pm

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Min/Max: 6/20 Location: McCollum Park Class # Age Date. Day Time 443028-03 3 - 4 years 4/9 - 5/21 W 4:00 - 4:45 pm 443028-04 4 - 6 years 4/9 - 5/21 W 4:45 - 5:45 pm 143028-01 4 - 6 years 6/9 - 7/21 M 10:00 - 11:00 am 143028-02 3 - 4 years 6/9 - 7/21 M 11:00 - 11:45 am 143028-03 3 - 4 years 6/11 - 7/23 W 4:00 - 4:45 pm 143028-04 4 - 6 years 6/11 - 7/23 W 4:45 - 5:45 pm 143028-05 3 - 4 years 6/7 - 7/26 SA 2:00 - 2:45 pm 143028-06 4 - 6 years 6/7 - 7/26 SA 2:45 - 3:45 pm 143028-07 3 - 4 years 7/28 - 8/13 M & W 10:00 - 10:45 am 143028-08 4 - 6 years 7/28 - 8/13 M & W 10:45 - 11:45 am 143028-09 6 - 8 years 7/28 - 8/13 M & W 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

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Location: Recreation Center 143028-10 3 - 4 years 8/2 - 8/16 143028-11 5 - 7 years 8/2 - 8/16

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12:00 - 12:45 pm 12:45 - 1:45 pm

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Yo uth Ath l e t i c s Kids Basketball

Poms Skills

Concentrate on teamwork and game situations. Man-to-man and zone defense is taught along with offensive strategies. Get on the floor and play. This challenging class strengthens players’ offensive and defensive strategies and improves play in each position. No class July 4. • TG Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR: 143013-01( Level II) 6-8 years 6/6 - 7/25 F 12:00 - 1:00 pm $73/$110 143014-01( Level III) 8-10 years 6/6 - 7/25 F 1:00 - 2:00 pm $73/$110 143013-02( Level I) 8-10 years 7/29 - 8/14 TU & TH 10:45 - 11:45 am $65/$98

Ready to bring your Poms routines to the next level? Poms Skills Programs provides dancer with challenging Hip Hop, Jazz and Contemporary inspired routines. Dancers will be expected to learn multiple routines, apply precision to their moves and work with their team to create an energizing final Pep Rally. The squad will continue to learn how to safely execute new leaps, turns, kicks, splits, jumps and various tumbling tricks. Jazz shoes or sneakers are recommended, Poms will be provided. CD and List of Cheers included. • TG Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR/: $75/$113 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 411026-01 7 - 10 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 6:00 - 7:00 pm 411026-02 11 - 14 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Dodgeball Gets your kids moving and dodging like never before. Participants learn the rules of dodgeball and the strategies to beat the toughest player. Even parents will play on the last day of class! Learn to dodge, dip, duck and dive. • TG Min/Max: 6/20 R/NR: $73/$110 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 143021-01 7-10 years 6/10 - 7/22 TU 4:00 - 5:00 pm 143021-02 10-12 years 6/10 - 7/22 TU 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Boys Hip Hop Stay active during winter/spring and get some help with coordination as we challenge you with some dance moves. We will learn 2 routines, work on freestyle moves and dance to some of the classic line dances. On the last day we will perform for our friends and family to show off our new moves. • TG Min/Max: 6/20 R/NR: $73/$110 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time 443054-01 7 - 9 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 4:30 - 5:15 pm 443054-02 10 - 12 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 5:15 - 6:00 pm Class # 143060-01 143060-02

Age Date 7 - 9 years 6/9 - 7/21 10 - 12 years 6/9 - 7/21

Day Time M 4:30 - 5:15 pm M 5:15 - 6:00 pm

Poms Jr. Poms Jr. introduces young dancers to the skills necessary to be a Dance Team member. Dancers will build strength and flexibility through stretches and learning basic dance technique. They will also understand the importance of teamwork while participating in a variety of kick lines and group pom work. Finally, dancers will continuously work on their performance etiquette while preparing a routine to perform at the final class Pep Rally. CD, List of Cheers and Award included. • TG Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Date Day Time 418757-01 4/7 - 5/19 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm

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Let’s Cheer & Dance! Calling all Cheerleaders and Dancers! This class is perfect for new cheerleaders and dancers who want to get a taste of both worlds. Through stretches, structured activities, and group work, students will learn the basics or cheerleading and dancing. Students will also continue to develop their social and physical skills while having tons of fun! Cheerleaders will perform 2-3 dances/ cheers at the Parent Pep Rally on the last class. Dance shoes are suggested. CD, List of Cheers and Award included. • TG Age: 3 - 5 years Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Date Day Time 418759-01 4/8 - 5/20 TU 9:30 - 10:15 am

Move with Me! Move With Me is tailored to our youngest dancers and movers. This class emphasizes the creative art of dance and theatre while working in an exciting new learning environment. Each class will work around a different theme and use new props and activities to introduce movement and fitness to toddlers. Students will gain communication skills, coordination and develop their memory. Parent Participation. • TG Age: 2 - 3 years Min/Max: 6/10 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Date Day Time 418760-01 4/8 - 5/20 TU 10:30 - 11:15 am

Musical Theatre Dance Musical Theatre Dance is a perfect class for the aspiring Triple Threat student. Incorporating dancing, singing and acting this squad will focus on character development, performance skills, musicality and telling stories through dance. Parents are invited to the final class performance. Dance shoes are strongly suggested. CD included. • TG Min/Max: 8/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: All Star Sports Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR 416116-01 7 - 10 years 4/9 - 5/21 W 5:00 - 6:00 pm $75/$113 416116-02 11 - 14 years 4/9 - 5/21 W 6:00 - 7:00 pm $75/$113

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Tennis Coach Enge, USPTA Tennis Professional “Tennis Hall of Fame” - Illinois Tennis Coach’s Association USTPA National Service Award Coach Enge provides experienced and qualified tennis instructors. Programs are designed by both age and ability levels and meet two times a week. All players are given a USTA National Skills Test as well as an achievement award at the end of each series.

Rookies I, II, III (Ages 5 - 8)

Tennis Courts

This level encourages having fun on the court with simple games and lead-up drills to the forehand and service.

Park District tennis facilities are available at McCollum, Doerhoefer and Randall Parks. Please be a courteous tennis enthusiast! Learn the rules of tennis to better enjoy this lifelong leisure activity.

Beginners (All Ages) No previous instruction is required. Teaching includes an introduction to ground strokes, rally drills, elementary service, footwork and scoring.

Intermediate I & II (All Ages) Emphasis is placed on steadiness, consistency, control and placement of shots. Instruction includes angles, approach shots, service and return of service, overhead and lob drills, and some emotional and mental match thoughts.

Discount Fees Juniors & Adults: $5 discount fee if registration for both sessions is submitted by June 4.

Age Groups Rookies: Ages 5 - 8 Junior/Teens: Ages 10-15

Rookies/Jrs.: Ages 7-10 Adults: Ages 17+

Juniors: Ages 8 - 12

Rain Procedure If it has rained the night before your lesson or has been raining during the day of your lesson, use the steps listed below: 1. If there is a 90% change of continuing rain one hour before your class, you will not have class. 2. If you are still not sure after following the first step, call your instructor’s cell phone. 3. If your class is cancelled because of weather, go to your next scheduled lesson. - Lesson make-up policy does not apply to players who simply skip a lesson. - A maximum of two rain make-ups for each lesson series is guaranteed. - A Session make-up dates – Monday/Tuesday July 7/8, 2014 - B Session make-up dates - Monday/Tuesday August 11/12, 2014 or come to another class of similar ability level during the session.

Adult Tennis Lessons Age: 17 years & up Min/Max: 4/5 R/NR/FM: $87/$131 Instructor: Tennis A.C.T. Class # Date Day Time Location Level 150501-01 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 7:15 - 8:15 pm M Beg/Adv Beg 150501-02 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 7:15 - 8:15 pm D Beg/Adv Beg 150501-03 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 8:15 - 9:15 pm M Adv Beg/Inter 150501-04 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 8:15 - 9:15 pm D Adv Beg/Inter 150501-05 7/14 - 8/6 M & W 7:15 - 8:15 pm D Adv Beg/Inter 150501-06 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7:15 - 8:15 pm M Adv Beg/Inter

Youth Tennis Lessons Min/Max: 5/6 Class # 150502-01 150502-02 150502-03 150502-04 150502-05 150502-06 150502-07 150502-08 150502-09 150502-10 150502-11 150502-13 150502-14 150502-15 150502-16 150502-17 150502-18 150502-19 150502-20 150502-21 150502-22 150502-23

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R/NR: $84/$126 Age 5 - 8 years 5 - 8 years 5 - 8 years 5 - 8 years 7 - 10 years 7 - 10 years 8 - 12 years 8 - 12 years 8 - 12 years 8 - 12 years 10 - 15 years 5 - 8 years 5 - 8 years 5 - 8 years 7 - 10 years 7 - 10 years 7 - 10 years 8 - 12 years 10 - 15 years 10 - 15 years 10 - 15 years 10 - 15 years

Instructor: Tennis A.C.T. Date Day 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 6/9 - 7/2 M&W 6/9 - 7/2 M&W 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 6/9 - 7/2 M&W 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 6/9 - 7/2 M&W 6/9 - 7/2 M&W 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7/14 - 8/6 M&W 7/14 - 8/6 M&W 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7/14 - 8/6 M&W 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7/14 - 8/6 M&W 7/15 - 8/7 TU & TH 7/14 - 8/6 M&W

Time 10:30 - 11:30 am 9:15 - 10:15 am 4:30 - 5:30 pm 8:15 - 9:15 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 9:15 - 10:15 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 10:15 - 11:15 am 5:30 - 6:30 pm 9:15 - 10:15 am 11:15 am - 12:15 pm 9:30 - 10:30 am 10:30 am - 11:30 pm 8:15 - 9:15 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 8:30 - 9:30 am 5:30 - 6:30 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 4:30 - 5:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Location M R M D M D M R M D M D R M M D R M M D M D

Level Rookies I,II,III Rookies I,II,III Rookies I,II,III Rookies I,II,III Rookies III/Beg Rookies III/Beg Beginner Beginner Beg/Adv Beg Beg/Adv Beg Beg/Adv Beg Rookies I,II,III Rookies I,II,III Rookies I,II,III Rookies III/Beg Rookies III/Beg Rookies III/Beg Beg/Adv Beg Beg/Adv Beg Beg/Adv Beg Adv Beg/Inter Adv Beg/Inter

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Tenn is Quick Start Tots This class is designed to develop hand-eye coordination with proper swing shapes and proper grips. QuickStart is a USTA developed program to better teach 8 and under kids how to learn and play tennis at a faster more efficient way. Tots classes will meet on these days on the north courts. • JN Age: 4 - 8 years Min/Max: 4/8. . . R/NR: $78/$116 Location: McCollum Park Class # Date Day Time 450510-01 4/7 - 5/12 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm 450510-02 4/9 - 5/14 W 4:00 - 5:00 pm 450510-03 4/12 - 5/17 SA 9:00 - 10:00 am

Junior Stars Beginner/Intermediate Junior Stars Beginner ages 8-14: This class is for players that are just beginning to play and is designed to develop consistency with proper form and technique while introducing different footwork and movement. Topspin and slice will also be introduced. • JN Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $109/$163 Location: McCollum Park Class # Date Day Time 450511-01 4/7 - 5/19 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm 450511-02 4/9 - 5/21 W 5:00 - 6:00 pm 450511-03 4/12 - 5/17 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am 450511-04 4/8 - 5/20 TU 4:00 - 5:00 pm 450511-05 4/10 - 5/22 TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm 450511-06 4/12 - 5/17 SA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Adult Tennis Adult Beginners: Looking for a fun way to get that workout in? This class will not only teach you proper tennis technique, but will also incorporate a cardio workout. This class is for those with little or no tennis experience. Adult Advanced: This class is for those with some tennis experience. You must be able to rally and serve. We will cover both singles and doubles strategy. • JN Age: 16 years & up Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $109/$163 Location: McCollum Park Class # Date Day Time 450512-01 4/8 - 5/20 TU 5:00 - 6:00 pm 450512-02 4/10 - 5/22 TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm 450512-03 4/8 - 5/20 TU 6:00 - 7:00 pm 450512-04 4/12 - 5/17 SA 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Friday “Jr. Open Class Competition” Players must be advanced beginners or above, have had prior instruction or have been selected by one of the instructors. These players meet a third time each week on Fridays from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. at a site to be named. • JN

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Midwest Tennis Instruction NEW!

Junior Tennis Camps

This program offers professional instruction and gives students the opportunity to progress in tennis at a much faster rate than in the regular lesson setting. All aspects of the game are covered: stroke production, singles and doubles strategy, conditioning and sportsmanship. An individualized player profile and a camp T-shirt are included in the fee. Junior Grand Prix and Junior Davis Cup programs are free for tennis camp participants. • JN Age: 7 - 17 years Min/Max: 4/8 Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC Class # Date Day Time R/NR Location 450504-14 4/19 - 5/31 SA 1:30 - 3:30 pm $174/$261 McCollum 450504-21 4/19 - 5/31 SA 1:30 - 3:30 pm $174/$261 McCollum 150504-40 6/9 - 6/19 M - TH 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $269/$404 McCollum 150504-41 6/9 - 6/19 M - TH 4:00 - 6:00 pm $269/$404 Doerhoefer 150504-42 6/23 - 7/2 M - TH 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $269/$404 McCollum 150504-43 6/23 - 7/2 M - TH 4:00 - 6:00 pm $269/$404 Doerhoefer 150504-44 7/7 - 7/17 M - TH 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $269/$404 McCollum 150504-45 7/7 - 7/17 M - TH 4:00 - 6:00 pm $269/$404 Doerhoefer 150504-46 7/21 - 7/31 M - TH 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $269/$404 McCollum 150504-47 7/21 - 7/31 M - TH 4:00 - 6:00 pm $269/$404 Doerhoefer 150504-48 8/4 - 8/14 M - TH 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $269/$404 McCollum 150504-49 8/4 - 8/14 M - TH 4:00 - 6:00 pm $269/$404 McCollum 150504-50 6/21 - 6/22 SU & SA 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $104/$156 McCollum 150504-51 7/12 - 7/13 SU & SA 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $104/$156 McCollum

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Adult Tennis Leagues

Our adult tennis leagues provide friendly competition for those who thrive in a competitive setting. League programs are supervised by Midwest Tennis Programs tennis professional and are an excellent supplement for those enrolled in our tennis instructional programs. Get in shape, improve your tennis game, and make a new friend, that’s a winning combination! • JN Min/Max: 4/8 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC SINGLES Class # Date Day Time R/NR 150504-62 (Novice 6/19 - 8/7 TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm $105/$158 150504-63 (Intermediate) 6/19 - 8/7 TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm $105/$158 150504-64 (High Int.-Adv) 6/19 - 8/7 TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm $105/$158 DOUBLES 150504-65 (Novice) 6/19 - 8/7 TH 7:00 - 8:30 pm $150/$275 150504-66 (Intermediate) 6/19 - 8/7 TH 7:00 - 8:30 pm $150/$275 150504-67 (High Int.-Adv) 6/19 - 8/7 TH 7:00 - 8:30 pm $150/$275

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Adult Tennis - SPRING

Our adult programs are designed to help all level of players improve their tennis game. All strokes will be covered including volleys, ground strokes, serves, lobs, overheads and variations of grips and spins depending on the class level. • JN Age: 18 years & up Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $174/$261 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC Class # Date Day Time Level 450504-15 4/14 - 6/2 M 7:00 - 8:30 pm Beg./Adv. Beg. 450504-16 4/14 - 6/2 M 7:00 - 8:30 pm Int. 1-2 450504-17 4/17 - 5/29 TH 7:00 - 8:30 pm Adv. Beg./Int. 450504-18 4/17 - 5/29 TH 7:00 - 8:30 pm Int. 2-3 450504-19 4/19 - 5/31 SA 8:30 - 10:00 am Beg./Adv. Beg. 450504-20 4/19 - 5/31 SA 1:30 - 3:00 pm Int. 1-2

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Quickstart Adult Tennis - SUMMER

Adult Cardio Tennis

Join the Cardio Tennis craze. The program provides an excellent cardio-vascular workout using music, tennis drills, and fitness related warm-up and cool down exercises is just plain fun! This program is designed for all levels of play. • JN Min/Max: 4/8 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC Class # Date Day Time R/NR 150504-59 6/11 - 7/30 W 8:00 - 9:00 am $149/$224 150504-60 6/12 - 7/31 TH 12:00 - 1:00 pm $149/$224 150504-61 6/14 - 8/16 SA 9:00 - 10:00 am $149/$224

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Quick Start Tennis - SPRING

Quick Start Tennis is used to help develop skills and play tennis games utilizing smaller sized rackets, low compression tennis balls, and smaller court sizes. This program develops proper technique and helps students’ progress at a faster pace and is great for all ages! • JN Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $119/$179 *R/NR: $174/$261 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC Class # Age Date Day Time Level 450504-01 4 - 6 years 4/14 - 6/2 M 4:00 - 5:00 pm I 450504-02 7 - 9 years 4/14 - 6/2 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm II 450504-03 10 - 17 years 4/14 - 6/2 M 6:00 - 7:00 pm III 450504-04 10 - 17 years 4/14 - 6/2 M 6:00 - 7:00 pm IV 450504-05 4 - 6 years 4/17 - 5/29 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm I 450504-06 7 - 9 years 4/17 - 5/29 TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm II 450504-07 10 - 17 years 4/17 - 5/29 TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm II 450504-08 10 - 17 years 4/17 - 5/29 TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm III 450504-09 3 - 5 years 4/19 - 5/31 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am V 450504-10 4 - 6 years 4/19 - 5/31 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am I 450504-11 7 - 9 years 4/19 - 5/31 SA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm II 450504-12* 10 - 17 years 4/19 - 5/31 SA 12:00 - 1:30 pm III 450504-13* 10 - 17 years 4/19 - 5/31 SA 12:00 - 1:30 pm IV

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Quick Start Tennis - SUMMER SESSION I

Quick Start tennis is a new program that is provided in cooperation with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). This program was originally designed for ages 4-10 to help develop the skills utilizing smaller sized rackets, low compression tennis balls, and smaller court sizes. This program develops proper skills and is great fun for all ages. Program includes free Friday QuickStart tournament days on June 20 and June 27 at the regular class time at McCollum Park. • JN Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $169/$254 *R/NR: $249/$374 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC Class # Age Date Day Time Level 150504-01 4 - 6 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 9:00 - 10:00 am I 150504-02 7 - 9 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 10:00 - 11:00 am II 150504-03 10 - 17 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 11:00 am - 12:00 pm III 150504-05 4 - 6 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 9:00 - 10:00 am I 150504-07 7 - 9 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 10:00 - 11:00 am II 150504-08 10 - 17 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm IV 150504-12 12 - 17 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 11:00 am - 12:00 pm III 150504-13 12 - 17 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm IV Fee: $154/231 150504-36 4 - 6 years 6/14 - 8/9 SA 10:00 - 11:00 am I 150504-37 7 - 9 years 6/14 - 8/9 SA 11:00 am - 12:00pm II 150504-38* 10 - 17 years 6/14 - 8/9 SA 12:00 - 1:30 pm III 150504-39* 12 - 17 years 6/14 - 8/9 SA 12:00 - 1:30 pm IV Location: Doerhoefer Park 150504-04 10 - 17 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm IV 150504-06 7 - 9 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 4:00 - 5:00 pm II 150504-11 4 - 6 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 3:00 - 4:00 pm I 150504-14 12 - 17 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm IV 150504-15 4 - 6 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 3:00 - 4:00 pm I 150504-16 10 - 17 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 5:00 - 6:00 pm III 150504-18 7 - 9 years 6/10 - 7/3 TU & TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm III 150504-19 12 - 17 years 6/9 - 7/2 M & W 5:00 - 6:00 pm III

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Quick Start Tennis - SUMMER SESSION 2

Quick Start tennis is a new program that is provided in cooperation with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). This program was originally designed for ages 4-10 to help develop the skills utilizing smaller sized rackets, low compression tennis balls, and smaller court sizes. This program develops proper skills and is great fun for all ages. Program includes free Friday QuickStart tournament days on July 18th and July 25th at the regular class time at McCollum Park. • JN Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $169/$254 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Midwest Tennis Programs LLC Class # Age Date Day Time Level 150504-20 4 - 6 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 9:00 - 10:00 am I 150504-21 7 - 9 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 10:00 - 11:00 am II 150504-22 10 - 17 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 11:00 am - 12:00 pm III 150504-23 12 - 17 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 11:00 am - 12:00 pm III 150504-24 4 - 6 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 9:00 - 10:00 am I 150504-25 7 - 9 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 10:00 - 11:00 am III 150504-26 10 - 17 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm IV 150504-27 12 - 17 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm IV Location: Doerhoefer Park Class # Age Date Day Time Level 150504-28 4 - 6 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 3:00 - 4:00 pm I 150504-29 7 - 9 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 4:00 - 5:00 pm III 150504-30 10 - 17 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 5:00 - 6:00 pm IV 150504-31 12 - 17 years 7/7 - 7/30 M & W 5:00 - 6:00 pm IV 150504-32 4 - 6 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 3:00 - 4:00 pm I 150504-33 7 - 9 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm II 150504-34 10 - 17 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm III 150504-35 12 - 17 years 7/8 - 7/31 TU & TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm III

Levels I: Peewee II: Beginner III: Beginner/Advanced Beginner IV: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate V: Parent/Child

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Adult Spor t s & Le a gue s 2014 Adult Baseball League Still think you can play some ball? Get your friends together and get back out on the field. This league will play modified IHSA rules. The league will play each week on Saturday or Sunday morning or afternoon and play a 13 game schedule followed by playoffs at the end of the season. Games each week will either be a double header or single game. Registration is on a firstcome, first-served basis. A $100 deposit is required along with a preliminary roster, including team members’ names and address at time of registration. A copy of each players driver’s license is required if they are claiming residency status. Individuals wishing to be placed on a team may call the park district at 630.960.7250 before May 4 and leave their name and phone number to be given to any captain requesting additional players. If enough individual players are looking, a team may be made up of those players to play in the league. Captains meeting Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Recreation Center. • MOS Age: 17 and up Location: Downers Grove Adult Baseball Fields Min/Max: 4/8 Dates: 5/31 - 8/17 Day: SA/SU R/NR: $1,100/$1,300 team fee

Adult Pick-up Soccer The Adult Soccer program is a great way to meet new people and get some exercise. This self-paced program is ideal for participants of all skill levels. Program consists of ten minutes of warm-ups followed by pick-up style games ranging from small-side to full-field matches• MOS Age: 18 years & up Min/Max: 15/30 R/NR: $50/$75 Location: Doerhoefer Park Class # Date Day Time 433102-01 4/2 - 5/28 W 8:30 - 10:00 pm 133102-01 6/11 - 7/30 W 8:30 - 10:00 pm

Whiffle Ball Tournament Get out your whiffle ball bat and bring your friends to play in this new fun tournament. Each team is guaranteed 3 games per weekend. The game will start at 1 p.m. on August 2. All games will be played at McCollum Park Ball Field 3 and 4 and game balls will be provided. Registration deadline is July 21. Team rosters are due on Friday, August 1. Cash prizes are awarded for the winners of each division. Activity # 142002-05 142002-06

Date Day 8/2 SA 8/2 SA

Time League R/NR team 1:00 - 8:00 pm Mens $100/$150 1:00 - 8:00 pm Co Rec $100/$150

Downers Grove Adult Softball City Championship The summer season is not over yet. Come play in this fun tournament. Each team is guaranteed 3 games per weekend. The game will start at 10:00 a.m. on July 26 or July 27. There are three divisions including Men’s Rec, Men’s Competitive and Co Rec. All games will be played at McCollum Park Ball Field 3 and 4 and game balls will be provided. Registration deadline is July 18. Team rosters are due on Friday, July 25. Cash prizes are awarded for the winners of each division. • MOS Activity # 142002-01 142002-02 142002-04

Date Day 7/26 SA 7/26 SA 7/27 SU

Time 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 8:00 pm 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

League Mens 12” Rec Mens 12” Comp Co Rec 12”

R/NR team $250/$350 $250/$350 $250/$350

Beach Bums Volleyball League Get ready for another summer of sand volleyball at McCollum Park! Two divisions offer competitive and recreational play for adults age 18 and older. The competitive leagues play with officials. The recreational leagues play without officials and players make calls on the honor system. The format for this co-ed league will be 6 vs. 6. Games are held between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Team rosters may have up to 20 players. League play for the 10-game regular season is tentatively scheduled to begin the first week of June. The season concludes with a tournament. Teams may register at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, any time after their priority date on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. Register as soon as possible after your priority date. Returning Resident Teams: (teams with 51% of team members returning from the 2013 season and 60% paying taxes to the Park District or employed in Downers Grove) may register beginning Saturday, March 1 at 9:00 am. New Resident Teams: (60% of team members paying taxes to the Park District or employed in Downers Grove) may register beginning Saturday, March 8 at 9:00 a.m. Returning Nonresident Teams: (teams with 51% of team members returning from the 2013 season) may register beginning Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 am. New Nonresident Teams may register beginning Saturday, March 22.To be considered a resident team, 60% of team members must pay taxes to the Park District or be employed in Downers Grove. At the time of registration the full amount is due as well as a preliminary team roster, including names and addresses of all team members. Roster forms are available at the Recreation Center and Lincoln Center or at dgparks. org. Registration will not be accepted without a preliminary roster. • JN

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Age: 18 years & up Location: McCollum Park Class # Date Day 155100-01 6/2 - 8/25 M 155100-02 6/4 - 8/27 W

Min/Max: 4/20 Time 6:30 - 9:30 pm 6:30 - 9:30 pm

R/NR $240/$290 $175/$225

Spring/Summer 2014

Adult Spor t s & Le a gue s

2014 Men’s Summer Basketball League

2014 Men’s Fall Basketball League

Our men’s basketball league is for players who want to participate in a traditional open-paced league. Each team plays a 10-game regular season on Monday or Tuesday nights followed by a playoff. League play is governed by I.H.S.A. rules and regulations with local exceptions adopted. To be considered a resident team, 60% of team members must pay taxes to the park district or be employed in Downers Grove. Players must submit a copy of their driver’s license or an employment pay stub of a company within park district boundaries. At the time of registration, a $100 deposit is due as well as a preliminary team roster, including names and addresses of all team members. Teams may register at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, any time after their priority date on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. Register as soon as possible after your priority date. Registration for the Downers Grove Park District’s 2014 Men’s Basketball League will be accepted as follows: Returning Resident Teams (teams with 51% of players returning from the 2013 seasons and 60% players paying taxes to the Park District or employed in Downers Grove) may register beginning Saturday, March 15 at 9:00 a.m. New Resident Teams (teams with 60% players paying taxes to the Park District or employed in Downers Grove) may register beginning Saturday, March 22 at 9:00 a.m. Returning Non-resident Teams (teams with 51% of players returning from the 2013 seasons) may register beginning Saturday, March 29 at 9:00 a.m.

“Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the Game.” Be inspired by the words of Michael Jordan and join our Men’s Basketball League. This league is designed for players who want to participate in a traditional open-paced league. Each team plays a 10-game regular season followed by a season ending tournament. League play is governed by I.H.S.A. rules and regulations with local exceptions adopted. Registration for the league is accepted as follows: Resident Teams may register beginning Monday, June 30 at 9:00 a.m. (60% of team members must reside within the Park District boundaries or be employed in Downers Grove). Non-Resident Teams may register beginning Monday, July 14 at 9:00 a.m. Roster forms are available at www.dgparks.org, at the Lincoln Center and the Recreation Center. Registration deadline is Monday, August 25 at 9:00 a.m. or when the league is filled, whichever comes first. In order to hold a spot, a preliminary roster and $100 deposit must be turned in before the deadline. Players who wish to be placed on a team may call the Park District at 630.960.7250 (leave a name and phone number) to be put on a “free agent” list for captains requesting additional players. Mandatory Captain’s Meeting: Tuesday, August 26, at 7:00 p.m. at Recreation Center. • JN Location: Recreation Center Level Age Date Day Time R/NR Min/Max Competitive 18 & up 9/8 - 12/8 M 6:30 - 10:30 pm $620/$720 6/12 teams Recreational 18 & up 9/9 - 12/9 TU 6:30 - 10:30 pm $620/$720 6/12 teams

New Non-resident Teams may register beginning Saturday, April 5 at 9:00 a.m. Roster forms are available at dgparks.org, at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road and the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. Age: 18 years & up Location: Recreation Center League Class # Competitive 133200-01 Rec 133200-02

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Min/Max: 4/10 Date 5/12 - 8/11 5/13 - 8/12

R/NR: $620/$720 Day M TU

Time 6:30 - 10:30 pm 6:30 - 10:30 pm

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2014 Fall Adult Softball Leagues Couldn’t get enough softball excitement this summer? Don’t worry because adult softball is returning to McCollum Park this fall! All teams will play a 9 game season with the top four competing in an end of the season tournament. Games will be officiated following A.S.A. rules with some local exceptions adopted. League play is scheduled to begin on August 25. Due to unexpected fall weather, teams will play double headers on selected days. Teams may register any time after their priority date on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. Register as soon as possible after your priority date. Registration for the league is accepted as follows: Resident Teams (60% of team members must pay taxes to the Park District or be employed in Downers Grove) may register beginning Monday, June 30, 9:00 a.m. Non-resident Teams may register beginning Monday, July 14, 9:00 a.m. Roster forms are available at www.dgparks.org, at Lincoln Center, and the Recreation Center.

2014 Fall Indoor Adult Volleyball Leagues

Get a group of friends together and join a Downers Grove Park District league this fall. There are Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec leagues that will fit any ability or competitiveness. Each division will play a 10 game season. All games are officiated with USVA rules. League play is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of September 8.

At the time of registration a $100 deposit will be due, as well as a preliminary team roster, including names and addresses of all team members. Roster forms are available at the Recreation Center and Lincoln Center or at www.dgparks.org. Registration will not be accepted without a completed roster.

Teams may register any time after their priority date on a first-come, first-served basis until all slots are filled. Register as soon as possible after your priority date listed below: Returning Resident Teams register beginning Monday, July 7 at 9:00 a.m. New Resident Teams (60% of team members residing or employed in Downers Grove) register beginning Monday, July 14, at 9:00 a.m. Returning Non-Resident Teams register beginning Monday, July 21, at 9:00 a.m. New Non-Resident Teams register beginning Monday, July 28, at 9:00 a.m.

Individuals wishing to be placed on a team may call the Park District at 630.960.7250 (leave a name and phone number) to be put on a “free agent” list for any captain requesting additional players. • MOS

Registration deadline is August 25. Teams registering prior to August 25 will be guaranteed a place in the league.

Registration deadline is Monday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. or when league is filled, whichever comes first.

Mandatory Captain’s Meeting: Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. at Recreation Center. Location: McCollum Park Softball Fields League Date Day Time Men’s 12’ Rec B 8/25 - 11/11 M 7:30 - 10:30 pm Men’s 12” Comp 8/26 - 11/12 TU 6:30 - 10:30 pm Men’s 12’ Rec A 8/26 - 11/12 TU 7:30 - 10:30 pm Masters 40+ 12” 8/27 - 11/13 W 7:30 - 10:30 pm Co-Rec 12” 8/28 - 11/14 TH 6:30 - 10:30 pm Men’ 12” Rec A 8/28 - 11/14 TH 6:30 - 10:30 pm Men’s 12’ Rec B 8/29 - 11/15 F 7:30 - 10:30 pm

Field 3 3 4 4 3 4 3, 4

R/NR Min/Max $460/$605 4/6 $460/$605 4/8 $460/$605 4/6 $460/$605 4/6 $460/$605 4/12 $460/$605 4/12 $460/$605 4/12

Bocce League

Bocce, an ancient sport little known in the United States, has finally begun to take root in the American sports culture. Bocce is an inexpensive game of thought and strategy that brings families and friends together in a fun atmosphere of a game that everyone can play. League includes gaming, beverage, pizza and brownies. No games May 11 and 25. • TG Age: 18 years & up Location: Pinstripes Oak Brook Class # Date Day 443083-01 4/27 - 6/8 SU

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Min/Max: 20/40 Time 3:00 - 4:30 pm

R/NR: $432/$648

Roster forms are available at the Lincoln Center, Recreation Center or online at www. dgparks.org. A $100 entry fee, roster (name, address and signatures) and proof of residency or employment in Downers Grove (for new resident participants) are due at the time of registration. Individuals wishing to be placed on a team may call the Park District at 630.960.7250 before August 25 (leave a name and phone number) to be put on a “free agent” list for captain’s requesting additional players. Mandatory Captain’s Meeting: Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m. at Recreation Center. • JN Location: Recreation Center Age: 18 & up Time: 6:30 - 10:30 pm R/NR: $355/$455 League Date Day Men’s AA 9/8 - 12/8 M Men’s A 9/8 - 12/8 M Men’s B 9/8 - 12/8 M Women’s Comp AA 9/10 - 12/10 W Women’s Comp A1 9/10 - 12/10 W Women’s Comp A2 9/10 - 12/10 W Women’s Comp B 9/10 - 12/10 W Women’s Rec A 9/10 - 12/10 W Women’s Rec B 9/10 - 12/10 W Co-Rec A1 9/12 - 12/12 F Co-Rec A2 9/12 - 12/12 F Co-Rec B1 9/12 - 12/12 F Co-Rec B2 9/12 - 12/12 F

Min/Max: 4/8

Spring/Summer 2014

Ice S k atin g I nst r uc t i on Ice Skating Instruction Seven Bridges Ice Arena (S.B.I.A.) has the basic philosophy that anyone can learn to ice skate if they try their best. All ice skating programs feature experienced instructors and free practice time. For practice times and further information, please contact Seven Bridges at 630.271.4400. All new registrants will be charged an annual $12 USFS fee which includes accident sports coverage, a skater progress book, stickers and a USFS patch. Fees will be collected at the first class. This fee is required by USFS for all skaters participating in the Basic Skills program. â&#x20AC;˘ TG Min/Max: 3/12 Location: Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 6690 Route 53, Woodridge (Hobson Rd & Route 53) Instructor: Seven Bridges Ice Arena Staff Ability Levels Tots I (4 - 5 years). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tots II (4 - 5 years). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic I (6 - 12 years). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic II (6 - 12 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent/Tot (3 - 5 years). . . . . . . . . . . . Adult Beginner (16 & up) . . . . . . . . . Therapeutic (all ages). . . . . . . . . . . . .

Requirements Beginners with no previous instruction Tots I Beginners with no previous instruction Passed Basic I Beginners with no previous instruction Beginners with no previous instruction None

Important things to remember: One make-up class allowed per session. All classes are nonrefundable. Parents and non-enrolled skaters may skate for up to 15 minutes during practice before or after the session by purchasing a $2 buddy pass (skate rental not included). Gloves/ mittens and helmets are recommended. Skate rentals are $3 each or 10 for $20. Classes that do not meet the minimum number of participants may be combined or cancelled.

Spring/Summer 2014

Tots I - Age: 4 - 5 years R/NR: $111 Class # Date Day Time 437501-01 4/24 - 6/5 TH 9:45 - 10:15 am 437501-02 4/24 - 6/5 TH 1:15 - 1:45 pm 437501-03 4/25 - 6/6 F 5:45 - 6:15 pm 437501-04 4/26 - 6/7 SA 10:20 - 10:50 am 137500-01 6/25 - 8/6 W 4:40 - 5:10 pm 137500-02 6/28 - 8/9 SA 10:00 - 10:30 am Tots II - Age: 4 - 5 years R/NR: $111 437502-01 4/24 - 6/5 TH 9:45 - 10:15 am 437502-02 4/24 - 6/5 TH 1:15 - 1:45 pm 437502-03 4/25 - 6/6 F 5:45 - 6:15 pm 437502-04 4/26 - 6/7 SA 10:20 - 10:50 am 137500-03 6/25 - 8/6 W 4:40 - 5:10 pm 137500-04 6/28 - 8/9 SA 10:00 - 10:30 am Basic I - Age: 6 - 12 years R/NR: $129 Class # Date Day Time 437504-01 4/21 - 6/2 M 5:50 - 6:30 pm 437504-02 4/25 - 6/6 F 5:50 - 6:30 pm 437504-03 4/26 - 6/7 SA 8:30 - 9:10 am 437504-04 4/26 - 6/7 SA 9:20 - 10:00 am 137500-05 6/25 - 8/6 W 5:30 - 6:10 pm 137500-06 6/28 - 8/9 SA 9:00 - 9:40 am Ice Skating- Basic II - Age: 6 - 12 years R/NR: $129 Class # Date Day Time 437505-01 4/21 - 6/2 M 5:50 - 6:30 pm 437505-02 4/25 - 6/6 F 5:50 - 6:30 pm 437505-03 4/26 - 6/7 SA 8:30 - 9:10 am 437505-04 4/26 - 6/7 SA 9:20 - 10:00 am 137500-07 6/25 - 8/6 W 5:30 - 6:10 pm 137500-08 6/28 - 8/9 SA 9:00 - 9:40 am Ice Skating- Adult - Age: 16 years & up R/NR: $138 Class # Date Day Time 437506-01 4/25 - 6/6 F 5:35 - 6:15 pm 437506-02 4/26 - 6/7 SA 8:30 - 9:10 am 137500-10 6/28 - 8/9 SA 9:00 - 9:40 am Parent/Tot - Age: 3 - 5 years R/NR: $138 Class # Date Day Time 437503-01 4/21 - 6/2 M 5:50 - 6:30 pm 437503-02 4/26 - 6/7 SA 10:20 - 10:50 am 137500-09 6/28 - 8/9 SA 10:00 - 10:30 am Ice Skating- Therapeutic - Age: All ages R/NR: $72 Class # Date Day Time 437509-01 4/26 - 6/7 SA 8:10 - 8:50 am 137500-11 6/25 - 8/6 W 4:40 - 5:20 pm

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G y m n a s t ic s Rhythmic Gymnastics

Rhythmic Gymnastics Basic Training for Girls

Little Rascals (For Boys and Girls)

The Olympic sport of rhythmic gymnastics develops balance, strength, coordination, grace, flexibility, basic dance and tumbling skills while utilizing hand apparatus such as ball, hoop, rope, clubs and ribbons. No previous experience is necessary to enroll. No class May 12 and 26. • TG

Introduce your child to the wonderful activity of rhythmic gymnastics! This sport offers the opportunity to gain ability and self-confidence in the areas of coordination, creativity, agility, balance and flexibility. Preschool rhythmic gymnastics incorporates dance, basic tumbling skills and music with the use of hand apparatus such as ribbons, balls, ropes, clubs, hoops, balloons, scarves and beanbags. No class May 12 and 26. • TG Attire: Girls–Leotard recommended and cotton socks or ballet shoes. Boys–Loose fitting shorts and shirt (not over-sized) recommended. Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District

Class # 450811-01 450811-02 450811-03 150809-01 150809-02 150809-03 150809-04 150809-05 150809-06

Age 3 years 4 years 5 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 3 years 4 years 5 years

Date 4/7 - 6/2 4/7 - 6/2 4/7 - 6/2 6/16 - 7/7 6/16 - 7/7 6/16 - 7/7 7/21 - 8/18 7/21 - 8/18 7/21 - 8/18

Day M M M M M M M M M

Time 9:00 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 3:00 - 4:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 3:00 - 4:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Artistic Gymnastics The Downers Grove Gymnastics program teaches the sport in a fun and safe environment. The progressive program offers high quality, developmentally appropriate classes designed to enhance selfesteem, increase social skills, develop self-motivation, build spatial awareness, improve concentration, promote physical fitness, and help children grow as individuals. Our knowledgeable and experienced staff encourages each child while emphasizing safe practices. Children are evaluated at the end of each session and are promoted as they master skills in each level. Parents receive notification when their child is ready to be moved to the next level. • TG Attire: Warm-up suit, T-shirt, shorts and socks or leotard with or without shorts. Long hair must be tied back. Notes: Child must be of age listed in program details within one week after the start date of class or have instructor approval. All parents must watch from the designated viewing area. Some classes held at the Recreation Center may not have daily observation available. DGN: North High School Gymnastics Facility is located in the south building. Enter from the Prince Street courtyard. Parking is available in the Saratoga Avenue lot.

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R/NR $85/$128 $85/$128 $85/$128 $49/$74 $49/$74 $49/$74 $61/$92 $61/$92 $61/$92

Min/Max 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8 4/8

Location: Recreation Center Age: 6 - 8 years Min/Max: 4/8 Day: M Time: 4:15 - 5:45 pm

Class # 450812-01 150815-01 150815-02

Date 4/7 - 6/2 6/16 - 7/7 7/21 - 8/18

R/NR $110/$165 $63/$95 $79/$119

Rock ’n’ Rollers (Parent/Child) (18 months to 3½ years) These parent/child gymnastics classes emphasize motor development and spatial awareness. Siblings are not allowed in the gym. Childcare is available in Kidzone. No class April 17, 18, 21 and July 3. • TG Rock ’n’ Rollers I: 18 - 30 months with parent Rock ’n’ Rollers II: 30 months - 3½ years with parent Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Location: Recreation Center Class # Level Date Day Time

R/NR

450800-01 450800-02 450800-03 450800-04 450800-05 450800-06 450800-07 450800-08 450800-09 150800-01 150800-02 150800-03 150800-04 150800-05 150800-06 150800-07 150800-08 150800-09 150800-10 150800-11 150800-12 150800-13 150800-14

$32/$48 $28/$42 $28/$42 $32/$48 $37/$56 $43/$65 $43/$65 $37/$56 $37/$56 $23/$35 $23/$35 $18/$20 $31/$47 $31/$47 $31/$47 $24/$36 $23/$35 $23/$35 $23/$35 $31/$47 $31/$47 $31/$47 $31/$47

I I I I II II II II II I I I II II II II I I I II II II II

4/8 - 5/20 4/7 - 5/19 4/10 - 5/22 4/9 - 5/21 4/7 - 5/19 4/8 - 5/20 4/9 - 5/21 4/10 - 5/22 4/11 - 5/23 6/9 - 7/7 6/10 - 7/8 6/12 - 7/10 6/9 - 7/7 6/10 - 7/8 6/11 - 7/9 6/12 - 7/10 7/14 - 8/11 7/15 - 8/12 7/17 - 8/14 7/14 - 8/11 7/15 - 8/12 7/16 - 8/13 7/17 - 8/14

TU M TH W M TU W TH F M TU TH M TU W TH M TU TH M TU W TH

9:45 - 10:15 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 11:15 - 11:45 am 5:30 - 6:10 pm 9:00 - 9:40 am 10:30 - 11:10 am 9:35 - 10:15 am 10:30 - 11:10 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 9:45 - 10:15 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 6:00 - 6:40 pm 9:00 - 9:40 am 10:30 - 11:10 am 9:35 - 10:15 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 9:45 - 10:15 am 9:00 - 9:30 am 6:00 - 6:40 pm 9:00 - 9:40 am 10:30 - 11:10 am 9:35 - 10:15 am

Spring/Summer 2014

G ymn astic s Cartwheelers (3½ to 4 years) Young gymnasts are introduced to balance beams, uneven bars and vaulting. The tumbling component includes skill-building activities to develop rolls, cartwheels and handstands. No class April 17, 18, 21 and July 3. • TG Cartwheelers I: 3½- and 4-year-olds with no gymnastics experience Cartwheelers II: 4-year-olds with previous cartwheelers experience Location: Recreation Center

Min/Max: 4/8

Class # 450801-01 450801-02 450801-03 450801-04 450801-05 450801-06 450801-07 450801-08 450801-09 150801-01 150801-02 150801-03 150801-04 150801-05 150801-06 150801-07 150801-08 150801-09 150801-10

Day M M M TU F TH M TU TH M M TU M TH M M TU M TH

Level I I I I I I II II II I I I II II I I I II II

Little Kippers

Date 4/7 - 5/19 4/7 - 5/19 4/7 - 5/19 4/8 - 5/20 4/11 - 5/23 4/10 - 5/22 4/7 - 5/19 4/8 - 5/20 4/10 - 5/22 6/9 - 7/7 6/9 - 7/7 6/10 - 7/8 6/9 - 7/7 6/12 - 7/10 7/14 - 8/11 7/14 - 8/11 7/15 - 8/12 7/14 - 8/11 7/17 - 8/14

Time 10:40 - 11:20 am 1:00 - 1:40 pm 6:20 - 7:00 pm 10:25 - 11:05 am 9:30 - 10:10 am 11:20 am - 12:00 pm 9:45 - 10:35 am 11:10 am - 12:00 pm 10:25 - 11:15 am 10:40 - 11:20 am 4:00 - 4:40 pm 10:30 - 11:10 am 9:45 - 10:35 am 10:30 - 11:20 am 10:40 - 11:20 am 4:00 - 4:40 pm 10:30 - 11:10 am 9:45 - 10:35 am 10:30 - 11:20 am

R/NR $37/$56 $37/$56 $37/$56 $43/$65 $37/$56 $37/$56 $46/$69 $54/$81 $46/$69 $31/$47 $31/$47 $31/$47 $38/$57 $31/$47 $31/$47 $31/$47 $31/$47 $38/$57 $38/$57

(4 to 6 years)

Boys and girls are introduced to basic tumbling and gymnastics movements through creative warm-ups, jumping and tumbling. Gymnastics equipment is also featured. No class April 21 and April 23. • TG Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 4/8 Location: DGN High School Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Date Day Time R/NR: 451000-01 4/7 - 5/19 M 6:30 - 7:10 pm $37/$56 451000-02 4/9 - 5/21 W 6:30 - 7:10 pm $37/$56 151000-01* 6/9 - 7/7 M 5:00 - 5:40 pm $31/$47 151000-02* 6/11 - 7/9 W 6:30 - 7:10 pm $31/$47 151000-03* 7/14 - 8/11 M 5:00 - 5:40 pm $31/$47 151000-04* 7/16 - 8/13 W 6:30 - 7:10 pm $31/$47 *Location to be determined

Spring/Summer 2014

Tumblers

(4 to 6 years)

This class is designed for children who are interested in learning tumbling skills only. The focus is on forward rolls, backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and roundoffs. Note: There will be no make-ups for missed classes. • TG Age: 4 - 6 years Location: Recreation Center Class # Date 450807-01 4/9 - 5/21 150807-01 6/11 - 7/9 150807-02 7/16 - 8/13

Swingers

Min/Max: 4/10 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Day . . Time R/NR W 3:00 - 3:45 pm $48/$72 W 3:15 - 4:00 pm $34/$51 W 3:15 - 4:00 pm $34/$51

(Boys & Girls 5 to 6 years; Girls 7 to 9 years)

This class is for boys and girls with little or no gymnastics experience. Participants learn forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, roundoffs and basic maneuvers on equipment. No class April 17, 18, 21 and July 3. • TG Swingers I: Boys & Girls 5 - 6 years Swingers II: Girls 7 - 9 years Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 450802-01 I 4/9 - 5/21 W 9:15 - 10:15 am $64/$96 450802-02 I 4/7 - 5/19 M 1:45 - 2:45 pm $55/$83 450802-03 I 4/10 - 5/22 TH 3:15 - 4:15 pm $55/$83 450802-04 I 4/11 - 5/23 F 3:10 - 4:10 pm $55/$83 450802-05 II 4/8 - 5/20 TU 3:30 - 4:30 pm $64/$96 450802-06 II 4/10 - 5/22 TH 4:20 - 5:20 pm $55/$83 150802-01 I 6/9 - 7/7 M 4:45 - 5:45 pm $46/$69 150802-02 I 6/11 - 7/9 W 9:15 - 10:15 am $46/$69 150802-03 II 6/10 - 7/8 TU 3:15 - 4:15 pm $46/$69 150802-04 II 6/12 - 7/10 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $37/$56 150802-05 I 7/14 - 8/11 M 4:45 - 5:45 pm $46/$69 150802-06 I 7/16 - 8/13 W 9:15 - 10:15 am $46/$69 150802-07 II 7/15 - 8/12 TU 3:15 - 4:15 pm $46/$69 150802-08 II 7/17 - 8/14 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $46/$69

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G y m n a s t ic s Gliders

Vaulters

Designed for girls with previous gymnastics experience who can execute cartwheels and handstands. Gymnasts focus on one-handed cartwheels, round-offs and bridges and begin working on limbers and walkovers. Training on gymnastics apparatus is also included. No class April 17, 18 and 21. • TG Gliders I: 6 - 9 years Gliders II: 10 years plus Min/Max: 4/10 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 450803-01 I 4/7 - 5/19 M 4:10 - 5:10 pm $55/$83 450803-02 I 4/8 - 5/20 TU. 4:45 - 5:45 pm $64/$96 450803-03 I 4/9 - 5/21 W 4:00 - 5:00 pm $64/$96 450803-04 I 4/11 - 5/23 F 4:15 - 5:15 pm $55/$83 Location: DGN High School (No class April 23 for Gliders I at DGN) Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 451002-01 I 4/9 - 5/21 W 6:30 - 7:30 pm $55/$83 451002-02 II 4/7 - 5/19 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm $55/$83 Location: Recreation Center Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 150803-01 I 6/11 - 7/9 W 4:15 - 5:15 pm $46/$69 150803-02 I 7/16 - 8/13 W 4:15 - 5:15 pm $46/$69 Location: To be determined Class # Level Date Day Time R/NR 151002-01 I 6/11 - 7/9 W 6:30 - 7:30 pm $46/$69 151002-02 II 6/9 - 7/7 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm $46/$69 eping Course & Build-a-Hive Workshop Beginner Beeke 151002-03 I 7/16 - 8/13 W 6:30 - 7:30 pm $46/$69 151002-04 II 7/14 - 8/11 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm $46/$69

Learn forward rolls, backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, roundoffs and basic maneuvers on equipment. Work on front and back handsprings and continue developing skills on equipment. No class April 21. • TG Vaulters I: Boys ages 5 - 9 years with little or no gymnastics experience. Vaulters II: For boys ages 6 - 13 years with previous gymnastics experience and who can execute competent cartwheels, roundoffs and handstands Min/Max: 4/8 R/NR: $55/$83 Location: DGN High School Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Level Age Date Day Time 451003-01 I 5 - 9 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 6:30 - 7:30 pm 451003-02 II 6 - 13 years 4/7 - 5/19 M 7:30 - 8:30 pm Location: To be determined Class # Level Date 151003-01 I 6/9 - 7/7 151003-02 II 6/9 - 7/7 151003-03 I 7/14 - 8/11 151003-04 II 7/14 - 8/11

R/NR: $46/$69 Day M M M M

Time 5:00 - 6:00 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Junior Twisters Designed for girls to work on advanced skills in preparation for the Twisters team level. This is an invitational program. Participants must have permission from instructor to participate. Due to verification of invitation, this class is not available for online registration. No class April 19 and 26. • TG

Age: 5 years & up Location: DGN High School Class # Date 451004-01 4/12 - 5/17

Min/Max: 4/15 R/NR: $55/$83 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Day Time SA. 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Location: To be determined Class # Date 151004-01 6/9 - 7/7 151004-02 7/14 - 8/11

Day M M

R/NR: $69/$104 Time 6:00 - 7:30 pm 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Flip Floppers (7 years & up) Designed for girls with gymnastics experience who can execute handstands, cartwheels, roundoffs and backbends, gymnasts will focus on round-off-rebounds, back walkovers, front limbers and handstand-forward rolls. Training on gymnastics apparatus is also included. No class April 23. • TG

For boys and girls who have mastered back walkovers, front limbers and roundoff-rebounds, gymnasts will focus on back extension rolls and handstand-forward rolls. They will also learn flip-flops, front handsprings and roundoff-flip flops and continue developing skills on equipment. This is an Invitational program. Participants must have permission from instructor to participate. Due to verification of invitation, this class is not available for online registration. No class April 23. • TG

Age: 6 - 13 years Location: DGN High School Class # Date 451011-01 4/9 - 5/21

Min/Max: 4/10 R/NR: $55/$83 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Day Time W 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Age: 7 years & up Location: DGN High School Class # Date 451006-01 4/9 - 5/21

Min/Max: 4/10 R/NR: $69/$104 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Day Time W 7:30 - 8:45 pm

Location: To be determined Class # Date 151009-01 6/11 - 7/9 151009-02 7/16 - 8/13

Min/Max: 4/10 R/NR: $46/$69 Day Time W 7:30 - 8:30 pm W 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: To be determined Class # Date 151006-01 6/11 - 7/9 151006-02 7/16 - 8/13

Min/Max: 4/10 Day W W

Leapers (6 to 13 years)

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R/NR: $57/$86 Time 7:30 - 8:45 pm 7:30 - 8:45 pm

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Gy mn asti c s Tumbling Cheer DGN

Circus Acrobatics

The focus is on fun when students work on tumbling & cheer fundamentals: back-bend down and up, head stands, hand stands, cartwheels, round-offs, hollow body position, jumps, motions, cheers & strength drills. • TG

Tumbling - Focusing on tumbling and solo dynamic acrobatics. We will begin with a good stretch, focusing on backs and shoulders, then move to tumbling from handstand walks to walkovers to back handsprings and more.

Min/Max: 3/8 R/NR: $84/$126 Location: DGN High School Instructor: Acrodazzle Athletics

Juggling - Students will learn a wide range of techniques and concepts for use in the art of play. Time in each class session will be devoted to increasing skill, understanding and exhibition.

Class # 443084-01 443084-02 443084-03 143084-01* 143084-02* 143084-03*

Age 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years 10 years & up 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years 10 years & up

Date 4/12 - 5/17 4/12 - 5/17 4/12 - 5/17 5/24 - 6/21 5/24 - 6/21 5/24 - 6/21

Day SA SA SA SA SA SA

Time 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Level Mini Cheer AcroStar Cheer Allstar Cheer Mini Cheer Acrostar Cheer Allstar Cheer

*Location to be determined

Tumbling Cheer DGS The focus is on fun when students work on tumbling & cheer fundamentals: back-bend down and up, head stands, hand stands, cartwheels, round-offs, hollow body position, jumps, motions, cheers & strength drills. • TG Min/Max: 3/8 R/NR: $84/$126 Location: DGS High School Instructor: Acrodazzle Athletics Class # 443085-01 443085-02 443085-03 143085-01 143085-02 143085-03

Age 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years 10 years & up 4 - 6 years 7 - 9 years 10 years & up

Date 4/7 - 5/17 4/7 - 5/17 4/7 - 5/17 5/19 - 6/21 5/19 - 6/21 5/19 - 6/21

Day Time M 6:30 - 7:30 pm M 7:30 - 8:30 pm M 8:30 - 9:30 pm M 6:30 - 7:30 pm M 7:30 - 8:30 pm M 8:30 - 9:30 pm

Level Mini Cheer Acro Star Cheer Allstar Cheer Mini Cheer Acro Star Cheer Allstar Cheer

Circus Camp Tumbling - Focusing on tumbling and solo dynamic acrobatics. We will begin with a good stretch, focusing on backs and shoulders, then move to tumbling from handstand walks to walkovers to back handsprings and more. Juggling - Students will learn a wide range of techniques and concepts for use in the art of play. Time in each class session will be devoted to increasing skill, understanding and exhibition. Aerial Silks - Students beginning on silks and rope will spend a lot of time just learning to climb the silks, and perform basic holds on feet, hips and hands. You’ll learn how the silks behave and how to control them. Slackline - Slackline will focus on mastering fundamental technique necessary for simply balancing. Other basic skills covered include walking forward and backward, turning, kneeling, and lunging. You will be asked to strengthen your mind as well as your body. Develop core postural muscles you never even knew existed and challenge your mind to be present in every step across the wire. Hand Balancing - Increasing muscle strength and balance through various skill building techniques. Beginning with two and one handed hand stands on the floor and hand pegs. Students will work their way up to partnered hand balancing skills. • TG Age: 8 years & up Location: DGN High School Class #: 443087-01 Day: M - F

Min/Max: 3/12 R/NR: $200/$300 Instructor: Acrodazzle Athletics Date: 3/31 - 4/4 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

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Aerial Silks - Students beginning on silks and rope will spend a lot of time just learning to climb the silks, and perform basic holds on feet, hips and hands. You’ll learn how the silks behave and how to control them. Slackline - Slackline will focus on mastering fundamental technique necessary for simply balancing. Other basic skills covered include walking forward and backward, turning, kneeling, and lunging. You will be asked to strengthen your mind as well as your body. Develop core postural muscles you never even knew existed and challenge your mind to be present in every step across the wire. Hand Balancing - Increasing muscle strength and balance through various skill building techniques. Beginning with two and one handed hand stands on the floor and hand pegs. Students will work their way up to partnered hand balancing skills. • TG Age: 8 years & up

Min/Max: 3/12 R/NR: $108/162

Location: DGN High School

Instructor: Acrodazzle Athletics

Class # 443086-01 443086-02 143086-01* 143086-02*

Date 4/12 - 5/17 4/12 - 5/17 5/24 - 6/21 5/24 - 6/21

Day SA SA SA SA

Time 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Level Beginner Intermediate Beginner Intermediate

*Location to be determined

Twisters Team The summer session focuses on competitive routines for autumn competitions. All gymnasts who wish to compete are required to participate in this session. Additional fees are required for participation in meets, leotards and other team expenses. Parents are asked to volunteer for one home meet. Gymnasts must practice on Tuesday and Thursday to register for Saturday practice. No practice July 3, 5, 19, 26, 29, 31 and August 2. Online registration not available. • TG Age: 5 years & up Min/Max: 3/30 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Location: To be determined Class # Date Day Time R/NR Level 150900-01 6/10 - 8/21 TU & TH 6:00 - 9:00 pm $208/$312 All 150900-02 6/14 - 8/16 SA 9:15 - 11:15 pm $77/$116 All

Tumble Tykes Party

(Designed for children 3 - 6 years of age) Your preschooler will flip for our gymnastics birthday party! Activities include supervised play on the balance beam, uneven bars, crawl tunnels, mats and tumbling on the big blue carpet. Parties are available Thursdays from 5:45 - 7:15 p.m., at the Recreation Center.

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K arate Shotokan Karate Children and Adults universally enjoy learning the art of karate. Classes are taught by Illinois Shotokan Karate Club’s expert instructors under the direction of John Di Pasquale, 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. • TG Location: Lincoln Center – Tuesdays (SPRING) O’Neill Middle School – Saturdays (SPRING) Recreation Center - Tuesdays and Saturdays (SUMMER)

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Note: U niforms and belt testing are available through the ISKC Instructor. Youth, Parent/Child and Adult classes may train together.

Pre Karate (4 - 7 years) Young children will develop agility, strength and coordination skills through fun and creative activities. This program, specifically designed to work with growing minds and bodies, enhances memory and agility, too. Watch your child blossom while learning karate and having a blast at the same time. Classes on Saturday, April 5 and April 19 will be located at the Lincoln Center. • TG Instructor: ISKC (Shotokan) Class # 438500-01 438500-07 138500-01 138500-07

Level Beg/Cont Beg/Cont Beg/Cont Beg/Cont

Age/Belt 4 - 7 years/All levels 4 - 7 years/All levels 4 - 7 years/All levels 4 - 7 years/All levels

Date 4/1 - 6/3 4/5 - 6/7 6/10 - 8/19 6/14 - 8/23

Day TU SA TU SA

Time 4:00 - 4:45 pm 9:30 - 10:15 am 4:00 - 4:45 pm 9:30 - 10:15 am

R/NR $93/$140 $83/$125 $102/$153 $102/$153

Min/Max 8/17 8/30 8/17 8/30

Youth/Adult Karate (7 years and older) Karate builds coordination, agility, strength and poise, as well as establishes lasting personal safety skills. The mental aspect of karate is equal to if not greater than the physical. Practicing this art results in increased self-esteem, in addition to enhancing discipline and control. From work to home, the benefits of karate can be felt in all aspects of life. *Saturday, 4/5 & 4/19 classes located at the Lincoln Center. • TG Class # 438500-02 438500-03 438500-04 438500-05 438500-06 438500-08 438500-09 438500-10 438500-11

Level Youth Beg/Cont Youth Novice Youth Inter/Adv Adult Beg/Cont Adult Inter/Adv Youth Beg/Cont Youth Novice Youth Intermediate Youth Advanced

Age/Belt 7 - 14 years/White-Red Belt 7 - 14 years/Orange-Blue Belt 7 - 14 years/Green-Black 15 years & up/White-Yellow Belt 15 years & up/Blue & Up Belt 7 - 14 years/White-Red Belts 7 - 14 years/Orange-Blue Belts 7 - 14 years/Green & Purple Belts 7 - 14 years/Brown-Black Belts

Date 4/1 - 6/3 4/1 - 6/3 4/1 - 6/3 4/1 - 6/3 4/1 - 6/3 4/5 - 6/7* 4/5 - 6/7* 4/5 - 6/7* 4/5 - 6/7*

Day TU TU TU TU TU SA SA SA SA

Time 5:00 - 5:55 pm 6:00 - 6:55 pm 7:00 - 7:55 pm 8:00 - 9:00 pm 8:00 - 9:30 pm 10:20 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1:30 - 3:00 pm

R/NR $93/$140 $93/$140 $93/$140 $93/$140 $125/$188 $83/$125 $83/$125 $83/$125 $113/$170

Min/Max 8/17 8/30 8/30 8/20 8/35 8/30 8/30 8/40 8/40

138500-02 138500-03 138500-04 138500-05 138500-06 138500-08 138500-09 138500-10 138500-11

Youth Beg/Cont Youth Novice Youth Inter/Adv Adult Beg/Cont Adult Inter/Adv Youth Beg/Cont Youth Novice Youth Intermediate Youth Advanced

7 - 14 years/White-Red Belt 7 - 14 years/Orange-Blue Belt 7 - 14 years/Green-Black 15 years & up/White-Yellow Belt 15 years & up/Blue & Up Belt 7 - 14 years/White-Red Belts 7 - 14 years/Orange-Blue Belts 7 - 14 years/Green & Purple Belts 7 - 14 years/Brown-Black Belts

6/10 - 8/19 6/10 - 8/19 6/10 - 8/19 6/10 - 8/19 6/10 - 8/19 6/14 - 8/23 6/14 - 8/23 6/14 - 8/23 6/14 - 8/23

TU TU TU TU TU SA SA SA SA

5:00 - 5:55 pm 6:00 - 6:55 pm 7:00 - 7:55 pm 8:00 - 9:00 pm 8:00 - 9:30 pm 10:20 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1:30 - 3:00 pm

$102/$153 $102/$153 $102/$153 $102/$153 $138/$207 $102/$153 $102/$153 $102/$153 $138/$207

8/17 8/30 8/30 8/20 8/35 8/30 8/30 8/40 8/40

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K arate Parent/Child Karate (Children 7 & up) An excellent opportunity to spend quality time with your child, this class conditions muscles, develops coordination and improves cardiovascular fitness. *Saturday, 4/5 & 4/19 classes located at the Lincoln Center. â&#x20AC;˘ TG Class # 438501-01 438501-02 438501-03 438501-04 138501-01 138501-02 138501-03 138501-04

Level/Belts Beg/Cont (White-Red Belts) Novice (Orange-Blue Belts) Intermediate (Green & Purple Belts) Advanced (Brown and Black Belts) Beg/Cont (White-Red Belts) Novice (Orange-Blue Belts) Intermediate (Green & Purple Belts) Advanced (Brown and Black Belts)

Date 4/5 - 6/7* 4/5 - 6/7* 4/5 - 6/7* 4/5 - 6/7* 6/14 - 8/23 6/14 - 8/23 6/14 - 8/23 6/14 - 8/23

Day SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA

Time 10:20 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1:30 - 3:00 pm 10:20 - 11:20 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1:30 - 3:00 pm

R/NR Min/Max $83/$125 per person 5/10 pairs $83/$125 per person 5/10 pairs $83/$125 per person 5/10 pairs $113/$170 per person 5/10 pairs $102/$153 per person 5/10 pairs $102/$153 per person 5/10 pairs $102/$153 per person 5/10 pairs $138/$207 per person 5/10 pairs

Pro Martial Arts

Teen & Women Self-Defense

Pro Martial Arts Downers Grove is a new facility located at 456 W. 75th Street in Downers Grove. Every class conducted at Pro Martial Arts includes a core focus on building confidence, staying safe and developing character. Founded by Grandmaster Ed Samane, Pro Martial Arts offers a cohesive blend of the best elements of traditional Korean Martial Arts -- incorporating elements of Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido. The system provides the opportunity to develop a potent blend of strength, flexibility, coordination and balance, while learning effective and proven self-defense techniques in a fun, clean and energizing environment. â&#x20AC;˘ TG

Age: 13 years & up Location: Pro Martial Arts

Kickboxing The Adult kickboxing course provides overall physical conditioning and toning, while teaching proper methods of kicking and punching. Hour-long classes are designed to burn 750 calories and build lean muscle in a fun and active atmosphere. Age: 16 years & up Location: Pro Martial Arts Class# 438510-01 438510-02 138510-01 138510-02 138510-03

Level A B C D E

Min/Max: 4/25 Instructor: Pro Martial Arts Date 4/1 - 4/29 5/1 - 5/29 6/3 - 6/26 7/1 - 7/31 8/5 - 8/28

Day TU & TH TU & TH TU & TH TU & TH TU & TH

R/NR: $99/$149 Time 9:00 - 10:00 am 9:00 - 10:00 am 7:00 - 8:00 am 7:00 - 8:00 am 7:00 - 8:00 am

Adult Self-Defense This 3 session course will teach students fundamental self-defense techniques comprised of time-tested methods. Students will learn how to identify potential threats, and become equipped to effectively deal with them! Age: 18 years & up Location: Pro Martial Arts Class# 438511-01 438511-02 438511-03

Level A B C

Min/Max: 4/25 Instructor: Pro Martial Arts Date 4/7 - 4/11 4/21 - 4/25 5/5 - 5/9

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Day M,W,F M,W,F M,W,F

This 3 session course will teach students fundamental self-defense techniques comprised of time-tested methods. Students will learn how to identify potential threats, and become equipped to effectively deal with them!

Class# 138511-01 138511-02 138511-03

Level D E F

Min/Max: 4/25 Instructor: Pro Martial Arts Date 7/9 - 7/11 7/29 - 7/31 8/4 - 8/8

Day W-F TU-TH M,W,F

R/NR: $30/$45 Time 12:00 - 1:00 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Anti-Bullying/Predator Prevention Bullying Prevention teaches how to recognize bullies and to not become their victims, to carry themselves with confidence and to be assertive when seeking help, how to avoid cyber bullying and basic martial arts defensive skills. Predator prevention focuses on appropriate vs inappropriate adult behavior, and online safety & rules for families to go by. This is an introductory-level course. Three 60-minute sessions are taught in an age-appropriate manner. Min/Max: 4/25 Location: Pro Martial Arts Class# 138512-01 138512-02 138512-03 138512-04 138512-05 138512-06

Level A B C D E F

R/NR: $30/$45 Instructor: Pro Martial Arts Age 5 - 9 years 10 - 15 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 15 years 5 - 9 years 10 - 15 years

Date 7/9 - 7/11 7/9 - 7/11 7/29 - 7/31 7/29 - 7/31 8/4 - 8/8 8/4 - 8/8

Day W-F W-F TU-TH TU-TH M,W,F M,W,F

Time 9:00 - 10:00 am 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

R/NR: $30/$45 Time 9:00 - 10:00 am 9:00 - 10:00 am 9:00 - 10:00 am

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Ta e k wo ndo Taekwondo Taekwondo is a 2000-year-old martial art, and one of the newest Olympic sports. Taekwondo offers a variety of benefits for people of all ages and physical abilities. Students have the opportunity to improve concentration and self- esteem, achieve lifelong physical fitness, and learn self-defense skills. Classes are taught under the direction of G.Master Ki Hong Kim (8th Dan World Taekwondo Federation). A $45 uniform fee is required at the first class. Belt testing is offered through K.H. Kim Taekwondo at an additional fee. Testing schedule is two times per year. All colored belt students are required to have complete sparring gears. •TG Location: Lincoln Center Level: All Belts

Day: TH Instructor: Taekwondo K.H. Kim

Little Dragons Level: Beginners/White Belts – Green Belts (Age 4 - 5 years) This introductory class is designed to captivate the interest of our youngest students. Skills are developed through gentle instruction and appropriate games for their abilities. This class focuses on developing balance, coordination, and respect for the discipline of martial arts training. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438502-01 4/3 - 6/5 4:00 - 4:40 pm $100/$150 4/12 138502-01 6/12 - 8/21 4:00 - 4:40 pm $110/$165 4/12

Little Dragons/Early Taekwondo Level: Purple Belts & Higher (Age 4 - 7 years) This intermediate class continues to captivate the interest of our youngest students, but builds upon the skills acquired in the earlier class. The focus is maintained in developing balance, coordination, and respect for the discipline of martial arts training. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438503-01 4/3 - 6/5 4:40 - 5:20 pm $100/$150 4/12 138507-01 6/12 - 8/21 4:40 - 5:20 pm $110/$165 4/12

Early Taekwondo Level: White Belt/Beginners-Green Belts (Age 6 - 7 years) Designed especially for the younger children, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skills, and self-confidence through creative activities. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438509-01 4/3 - 6/5 5:20 - 6:05 pm $100/$150 4/20 138508-01 6/12 - 8/21 5:20 - 6:05 pm $110/$165 4/20

Youth Taekwondo Level: Beginner/White – Green Belts (Age 8 - 13 years) This program includes a balanced cardiovascular workout, including punching, kicking, and blocking skills, using the Taekwondo tradition, and self-control. Participants improve coordination, power of concentration, balance, and both physical and mental discipline. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438508-01 4/3 - 6/5 6:50 - 7:35 pm $100/$150 4/20 138508-01 6/12 - 8/21 6:50 - 7:35 pm $110/$165 4/20

Parent/Child Taekwondo Level: All Belts (Age 7 & up with parent) Fee per person This class provides families with a fun opportunity to spend time together while improving physical and mental conditioning through cardiovascular drills, calisthenics, and traditional Taekwondo techniques including punching, kicking, and blocking. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438505-01 4/3 - 6/5 7:35 - 8:25 pm $100/$150 4/20 138505-01 6/12 - 8/21 7:35 - 8:25 pm $110/$165 4/20

Adult Taekwondo Level: All Belts (High School and older) 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. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438506-01 4/3 - 6/5 7:35 - 8:25 pm $100/$150 4/20 138506-01 6/12 - 8/21 7:35 - 8:25 pm $110/$165 4/20

Youth Taekwondo Level: Purple Belts and Higher (Age 8 - 13 years) Designed especially for the younger children, this program helps kids develop conditioning, coordination, listening skill, and self-confidence through creative activities. Class # Date Time R/NR Min/Max 438504-01 4/3 - 6/5 6:05 - 6:50 pm $100/$150 4/20 138504-01 6/12 - 8/21 6:05 - 6:50 pm $110/$165 4/20

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Yo uth G en e ra l I nte re st Mad Science Classes Mad Science - Claws, Codes & Constellations During this week long class Mad Messages, Earth Awareness, Science of Sport, Nature and Space Day will be studied. These interactive classes will teach children about basic science principles in fun and exciting ways! • MN Min/Max: 8/10 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 111080-01 6/16 - 6/20 111080-02 7/14 - 7/18 111080-03 8/11 - 8/15

Age: 6 -12 years Instructor: Mad Science Day Time R/NR M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250

Mad Science - Moving with Science Jr. Engineers, Machine Mania, Crazy Chemistry, the Birds & the Beats, and Shutterbugs! These topics will be covered throughout the week. Lessons are fun and hands on! • MN Min/Max: 8/10 Age:. 6-12 years Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Mad Science Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111081-01 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250 111081-02 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250

Mad Science - Chemicals, Cells & Crime This week long class topics vary each day to include the Organ Trail, Cell-ebration, Radical Reactions and Chemical Counting. This class focuses on elements and how we use them in everyday life. • MN Min/Max: 8/10 Age:. 6-12 years Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Mad Science Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111082-01 6/30 - 7/3 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250 111082-02 7/28 - 8/1 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250

Mad Science - NASA Space Camp From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program for children ages 6-12 sends them on a quest for exploration! Comets, planets, stars and more are all waiting to be discovered. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel and participate in a rocket launch! • MN Min/Max: 8/10 Age: 6-12 years Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Mad Science Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111095-01 7/7 -7/11 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250 111095-02 8/4 - 8/8 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $166/$250

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Gaming & Strategy for Kids This class is an exciting opportunity for your child to develop logic, problem solving and planning skills. In each class children will learn two or three new skillbased games (no luck or chance involved!). Both team and individual games will be played. There will also be a tournament with prizes! • MN Age: 6 - 11 years Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111014-01 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 5:30 - 7:00 pm $107/$116 111014-02 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 5:30 - 7:00 pm $107/$116

Chess Scholars Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills and creativity. No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class consists of fun, interactive teaching and guided practice time. Both beginners and experienced players are welcome and can get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. There will also be a chess competition with prizes! • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min/Max: 4/20 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Chess Scholars Class # Date Day Time R/NR 411070-01 4/7-5/12 M 6:30 - 7:30 pm $95/$143 111006-01 6/16-6/20 M - F 3:30 – 5:00 pm $177/$266 111006-02 7/14-7/18 M - F 3:30 - 5:00 pm $177/$266

Amigos Spanish Club Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! In Afterschool Amigos Spanish club, children will learn numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and more. We will be singing, clapping and counting our way towards learning the Spanish Language. Each child will receive a participation award and there will be a pizza fiesta on the last day of the session. • MN Age: 5 - 10 years Min/Max: 5/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111096-01 7/7 - 7/11 M - F 3:30 - 5:00 pm $105/$158 111096-02 7/28 - 8/1 M - F 3:30 - 5:00 pm $105/$158

Foreign Language Have you ever wanted your child to learn a new language? Start your child on the path of learning today! Children who have studied a foreign language show greater cognitive development in such areas as mental flexibility, creativity, divergent thinking, and higher-order thinking skills. Studying a foreign language also helps students increase their sensitivity to and understanding of the language, values, customs, and traditions of others. This in turn fosters a sense of humanity, friendship, and diversity awareness. • TG Min/Max: 5/15 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class # Age Date Day Time R/NR 443118-01 (Italian) 3 years 4/8 - 5/8 TU & TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm $120/$180 443118-02 (Spanish) 4 years 4/7 - 5/9 M,W,F 11:30 am - 12:30 pm $180/$270

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Yo u th G e n e ra l I nterest Jedi Engineering with LEGO

Video Game Design

Young Jedi will explore worlds far, far away and engineering principles right in front of them. Build planes, droids and palaces inspired by designs made in a galaxy far, far away! This is an offering of original designs for young Jedi from PlayWell TEKnologies. • MN Age: 5 - 7 years Min/Max: 11/24 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Class # Date Day T ime R/NR 111086-01 6/16 - 6/20 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $167/$250

This course provides students with a fun interactive look at the world of video game design and development. Students enrolled in this camp will learn the basics of video game design and produce several different interactive video games to share with their friends and family. *YTI will charge a $10 lab fee for T-Shirt and CD. • MN Age: 5 - 15 years Min/Max: 5/15 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Youth Tech Inc. Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111085-01 7/7 - 7/10 M-TH 1:00 - 4:00 pm $175/$263 111085-02 7/21 - 7/24 M-TH 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $175/$263

Gears and Gadgets Introduce your child to the fun and exciting world of LEGO Engineering. While building and modifying machines through basic engineering skills, children gain knowledge and skills in problem solving, communication, forces in motion, simple machine and basic engineering principles. • MN Grade: K - 3rd Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 411097-01 4/29 - 5/20

Min/Max: 12/16 Instructor: All About Learning, Inc. Day T ime R/NR TU 3:00 - 5:00 pm $103/$155

Jedi Master Engineering with LEGO The force is strong in this class. Build complex machines and structures based on the best designs from a galaxy far, far away. Projects include LEGO X-Wings, AT/ AT walkers, Pod Racers, Star Destroyers, Cloud Cities, settlements and fortresses. Play-Well’s Jedi instructors reinforce key engineering concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics, eccentric motion and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination and engineering. • MN Age: 7 - 12 years Min/Max: 11/24 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Class # Date Day Time R/NR 111088-01 6/16 - 6/20 M-F 1:00 - 4:00 pm $167/$250

Magic Class Brand new tricks are included in each session! Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more! Children are grouped by age and learn tricks that are age-appropriate. All materials are provided. Each child receives a magic kit to take home. • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min/Max: 5/35 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: “Magic Team of Gary Kantor” Class # Date Day Time R/NR 411005-01 5/1 TH 5:15 - 6:00 pm $20/$30 111005-01 111005-02

7/9 8/8

W F

6:30 - 7:25 pm 6:30 - 7:25 pm

$20/$30 $20/$30

Accessorize Your Summer Have a great time designing your own beach bag, sun visor and creating amazing summer jewelry. Each girl will also receive a summer based nail application. • MN Age: 5 -12 years

Min/Max:10/25

Location: Lincoln Center

Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties

Class #: 111098-01 Date: 6/19

R/NR: $36/$54 Day: TH

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Yo uth G en e ra l I nte re st Babysitting for Success

radKIDS – Personal Safety Class

Be the most sought after babysitter on the block! Discussions, role-playing activities and practical experiences prepare you for the job. Skills in diapering, feeding, playing with children, child development, emergencies and first aid are covered. Bring a snack and a doll to each class. A student reference book from the American Academy of Pediatrics and many other resource materials are included. Students receive a certificate of completion for the eight hour class. • MN

radKIDS (Resisting Aggression Defensively) empowers children to replace fear, confusion and panic of dangerous situations with confidence, personal safety and self-esteem. Taught by certified instructors from the Downers Grove Police Department, the radKIDS curriculum includes topics of home, school and vehicle safety, defense against abduction, good-bad-uncomfortable touch and more. Children will gain self-confidence while learning to protect themselves from harm. • MN

Age: 10 - 15 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 411013-01 4/19 - 4/26 111013-01 6/25 - 6/26

Min/Max: 10/20 Instructor: Tracy Gustello Day Time R/NR SA 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $50/$75 W & TH 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $50/$75

Good First Impressions, Proper Introductions and Thank-You Notes Youngsters learn the importance of good manners when meeting people for the first time. Good eye contact, firm handshakes, and proper introductions are emphasized. Kids are also taught the guidelines and value of writing thank you notes. • MN Age: 6 - 12 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 111093-01 6/21

Min/Max: 6/12 Instructor: The Classy and Confident Kids’ Academy Day T ime R/NR SA 10:30 am - 12:00 pm $34/$51

Taming the Mealtime Monsters and Dining Skills Children learn how to act appropriately during mealtime by getting rid of the table monsters. No more SlobberGobblerRex, who talks through dinner with food flying. Kids have fun relating to the monsters, and work to identify proper mealtime behaviors. Youngsters will also learn desirable guidelines for dining, including how to set a proper table and how to use napkins and various utensils. • MN Age: 7 - 12 years Min/Max: 6/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: The Classy and Confident Kids’ Academy Class # Date Day T ime R/NR 111092-01 7/19 SA 10:30 am - 12:00 pm $34/$51

Grades: 7-9 years

Min/Max: 10/20

Location: Lincoln Center

Instructor: DG Police Department

Class # 111023-01 111023-02

This class is designed to stimulate problem solving and creativity using new and innovative ideas. Jam packed with science, students will build up to 15 cars using a design pamphlet for each vehicle. Students also become miniengineers, challenged to design new vehicles utilizing pieces from supplied cars. Over the course of the class students will participate in experiments designed to demonstrate science and engineering concepts and laws such as gravity, potential energy and kinetic energy.(MN) Grades: K-3rd Grade

Min/Max: 12/16

Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 111099-01 7/28 - 7/31 111099-02 7/28 - 7/31

Instructor: All About Learning, Inc. Day M - TH M - TH

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Time R/NR Grade 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $161/$246 K - 3rd 1:00 - 4:00 pm $161/$246 4th - 8th

Day M-F M-F

Time 9:00-10:30 12:30-2:00

R/NR $5/$8 $5/$8

Home Alone: Kids In Charge “Kids In Charge” is a workshop for parents and their 4th and 5th graders. This program focuses on developing the fundamentals of staying home alone and is co-sponsored by the Downers Grove Police and fire Departments and the Downers Grove Park District. A special session just for the “Kids In Charge” includes home security, fire safety and basic first aid. Parents meet as a separate group to cover the same information and learn how to determine if their children can care for themselves and/or others. Registration is limited to 60 families. • MN Grades: 4th-5th w/parent

Min/Max: 10/30 families

Location: Lincoln Center

Instructor: DG Police and Fire Departments

Class # 411000-01

Day TU

Date 4/22

Time 6:30-8:00pm

R/NR $5/$8

Safe Kids Home & Away This interactive class focuses on thinking safely and making safe choices. Learn simple rules that kids can use in many situations. Kids learn what to do in an emergency, when to call 911 and how to deal with strangers. Bicycle, skateboard and in-line safety, playground rules, water safety and more are also covered. Each child receives a certificate upon completion. • MN Ages: 4 - 6 years

Min/Max: 8/16

Location: Lincoln Center

Instructor: Tracy Gustello

Class #

Pullback Car Frenzy

Date 7/14-7/18 7/14-7/18

Date

118517-01 6/25 118517-02 6/26

Day W TH

Time

R/NR

1:30-2:30 pm $16/$23 1:30-2:30 pm $16/$23

Hawaiian Party Kids join us for this Hawaiian Get-Away Party. We will touch on Hawaiian Culture with language and dance. Everyone will receive a flowered lei. We will end this Get-Away by having a yummy Hawaiian snack and drink. • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min:.10 Location: Lincoln Center

Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties

Class # 111100-01

Day TH

Date 6/26

Time R/NR 6:00-7:00 pm $32/$48

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Yo u th Cu l tu ra l Ar t s Landscape Painting Create your own painting focused on landscapes! Learn about foreground, middle ground and background. Learn about the color wheel and how to mix colors. • CV Age: 4 - 6 Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Gloria Caracello Class # Date Day Time R/NR 118513-01 6/12 - 6/19 TH 10:00 - 11:00 am $30/$45 118513-02 6/12 - 6/19 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $30/$45

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Messy 2’s & 3’s and You Experience and explore creativity with your tot. Parent and child work together on creative art activities that enhance fine motor skills and spark imagination. Parents gain ideas for at-home projects and skill enhancement. All new projects allow past Messy Two’s & Three’s and You participants to continue exploring! No class April 18. • CV Age: 2 - 3 years & parent Min/Max: 6/10 pairs Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Kelly Munoz Class # Date Day T ime R/NR 418511-01 4/11 - 5/2 F 9:00 - 9:30 am $30/$45 418511-02

4/11 - 5/2

10:00 - 10:30 am

$30/$45

418511-03

5/9 - 5/23

9:00 - 9:30 am

$30/$45

418511-04

5/9 - 5/23

10:00 - 10:30 am

$30/$45

118501-01

6/13 - 6/27

9:00 - 9:30 am

$30/$45

118501-02

6/13 - 6/27

10:00 - 10:30 am $30/$45

118501-03

7/11 - 7/25

9:00 - 9:30 am

118501-04

7/11 - 7/25

10:00 - 10:30 am $30/$45

118501-05

8/1 - 8/15

9:00 - 9:30 am

118501-06

8/1 - 8/15

10:00 - 10:30 am $30/$45

$30/$45 $30/$45

Mother/Daughter Glamour Hair with American Girl Doll Moms, share quality time with your daughter and dolly by attending our unique, hands-on workshop. Learn the latest updo’s and braids. Don’t run to an expensive salon anymore for dance recitals or parties. This class will include hair clips, bobby pins, pony holders and hair goodie bags for each girl. Our specially trained instructor will guide you every step of the way and every mom will go home with an instruction manual to continue practicing at home. • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min/Max: 10/25 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Class #: 411082-01 Date: 5/15

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Show Mom how much you love her by giving her a gift made especially for her! Create a bouquet of flowers for her that will last forever! Materials used include tissue paper, construction paper, glitter and glue. • CV Age: 4 - 7 Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Gloria Caracello Class # Date Day Time R/NR 418547-01 5/9 F 4:30 - 5:30 pm $15/$23

Fourth of July T-shirt Celebrate the Fourth of July with a personalized T-shirt to wear. You will be using materials that stain clothing, so please wear old clothes. T-shirts are provided. • CV Age: 4 - 6 Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Gloria Caracello Class # Date Day Time R/NR 118515-01 6/26 TH 10:00 - 11:00 am $20/$30 118515-02 6/26 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $20/$30

Learn to Create Animals, Flowers and Birds Discover a love art as we use photographs of various animals, flowers and birds as our inspiration. Students will learn how to draw animals, flowers and birds by breaking them down into basic shapes. They will then bring their final masterpiece to life using a combination of 2-D and 3-D materials. • CV Age: 4 - 6 Min/Max: 4/8 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Gloria Caracello Class # Date Day Time R/NR 118516-01 7/17 - 7/24 TH 10:00 - 11:00 am $20/$30 118516-02 7/17 - 7/24 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $20/$30

My Favorite Summer Adventure It’s nearing the end of summer, so let’s create a project featuring a favorite vacation spot or something exciting we did this summer. Children will experiment with different materials to best share the good times they had over the summer. • CV Age: 4 - 6 Min/Max: 6/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Gloria Caracello Class # Date Day Time R/NR 118527-01 8/7 - 8/14 TH 10:00 - 11:00 am $20/$30 118527-02 8/7 - 8/14 TH 4:00 - 5:00 pm $20/$30

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 pm

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Yo uth Cultura l Ar t s Young Rembrandts Beginning Techniques

Creating With Clay

This workshop will expand your Pre-schoolers’ image vocabulary as they learn valuable motor skills and drawing techniques. Engaging subject matter will encourage their active imaginations. Completed drawings will include Animals and Monsters and other whimsical characters and scenes. We combine basic ideas with exciting drawings! Important skills to prepare for elementary school. All Supplies included. Students use a variety of media to help build art and drawing concepts – all while we are having fun! No class April 19. • CV Age: 4 - 5 years Min/Max: 6/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Young Rembrandts Class # Date Day Time R/NR 418729-01 4/5 - 5/3 SA 10:00 - 10:50 am $43/$65 418729-02 5/10 - 5/31 SA 10:00 - 10:50 am $43/$65 118744-01 6/11 W 9:00 - 9:50 am $11/$17 118744-02 7/9 W 9:00 - 9:50 am $11/$17 118744-03 8/6 W 9:00 - 9:50 am $11/$17

Pinch pots, cute cups and fun sculptures are a few of the pieces children create using the hand building clay techniques of coil, pinch and slab. Participants must attend the first class in order to complete projects. No class July 1 or 3. • CV

Young Rembrandts Drawing Workshop Elementary age students will learn to draw in these workshops! The Young Rembrandts method was developed to teach the basic concepts of drawing technique. Students will learn a different new lesson in each class and each session (we have a 5 year curriculum). The Instructor presents a step by step approach in each class with a variety of subjects – animals – action - still-life – landscape - cartoons. Students use different types of media to help build confidence with drawing concepts and skills. These classes have improved thousands of students’ ability and talent. Drawing is fun and you can learn how to do it with Young Rembrandts. No class April 19. • CV Age: 6 - 12 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 410055-01 4/5 - 5/3 410055-02 5/10 - 5/31 110044-01 6/11 110044-02 7/9 110044-03 8/6

Min/Max: 6/18 Instructor: Young Rembrandts Day Time SA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm SA 11:00 am - 12:00 pm W 10:00 am - 12:00 pm W 10:00 am - 12:00 pm W 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

R/NR $43/$65 $43/$65 $22/$33 $22/$33 $22/$33

Click It or Miss It - Photography Class Taking great pictures is easy and fun when you’re “exposed” to the basics. Learn camera operation, do’s and don’ts - how’s & whys. We’ll practice taking shots using settings and techniques we’ve learned and props to set up your own photo shoots. Learn awesome shots to fool the eye and amaze your friends! Bring your camera (digital best) with film or a memory card and extra batteries. Those that bring a camera with menu options will benefit even more. Certificate awarded as well as FREE stickers as a reward during our oral recap at the end of class. • CV Age: 9 - 15 years Min/Max: 10/20 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Danita M. Bergrud

Class #

Date Day Time

411077-01 111055-01

4/16 W 5:30 - 6:30 pm 7/17 TH 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Spring/Summer 2014

R/NR $30/$45 $30/$45

Min/Max: 4/8

Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Deb Norton

Class # 410003-01 110003-01 110003-02

Date 4/8 - 4/29 6/17 - 7/29 6/19 - 7/31

Age 5 - 9 years 5 - 9 years 9 - 13 years

Day Time TU 3:30 - 4:45 pm TU 10:15 - 11:30 am TH 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

R/NR $69/$103 $90/$135 $90/$135

Animation In this class students will learn the basics of animation and digital design. This class will utilize Adobe’s award winning animation software in Adobe Flash. Students will create fun interactive animations that they can share with the world. *YTI will charge a $10 lab fee for T-Shirt and CD. • MN Age: 10 - 17 years Min/Max: 5/15 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Youth Tech Inc. Class #: 111084-01 Date: 7/7 - 7/10 Day: M - TH Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm R/NR: $155/$233

Spring-time American Girl Doll Party Girls, you do not want to miss this special occasion. Come to this special SpringTime class and bring along your American Girl Doll (or familiar sized doll.) Enjoy decorating a lovely two-piece springtime outfit with adorable pastel colors and create a beautiful purse and matching jewelry to complete the outfit. • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min: 10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Class #: 311090-01 Date: 5/9 Day: F Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm R/NR: $36/$54

Spring-time Sweets & Treats Boys and girls join us for this yummy class. Each child will use their creative skills to create an entire tray full of special cookies and cupcakes. The class will include: aprons (to keep your cloths clean), a variety of frosting colors and a wide array of sprinkles and toppings to add to the fun. Each child will go home with enough goodies to feed the entire family. This is a perfect class for anyone who loves goodies. • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min: 10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Class #: 311091-01 Date: 4/25 Day: F Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm R/NR: $33/$50

Dazzling Make-Up Techniques This is a very special class designed especially for preteens that just love makeup. You will be learning basic skin care and make-up techniques. It can be very challenging at first, but eventually when you learn the techniques you will be a make-up expert! Learn all you need to know to look terrific for every new event in your life. Natural and party looks will be featured. Each girl will receive special cosmetic items to take home. (MN) Age: 5 - 14 years Min: 10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Class #: 311092-01 Date: 7/10 Day: TH Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm R/NR: $32/$48

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Music Recital Music students will have an opportunity to perform at a recital scheduled at the Lincoln Center on Wednesday, May 21 and August 27 at 6:30. Friends and family are welcome and encouraged to attend. â&#x20AC;˘ CV

Returning Resident Registration Students currently enrolled in the 2014 winter season have the first opportunity to renew their time slot for the 2014 spring season.

Registration Students 18 and older must register for private lessons.

Downers Grove School of the Arts Welcome to the Downers Grove School of the Arts! This school has been created to bring a well-rounded yet affordable arts program to the Downers Grove community. The program challenges both the novice and seasoned artist in various areas from music to dance to theater to cultural arts. Cultural arts classes for both youth and adults include drawing, ceramics, and painting arts along with various other art classes. Our goal is to nurture and spark creativity in all of our students. Please visit our website at www.dgparks.org for more information about our instructors. All lessons are for beginning through advanced level participants. â&#x20AC;˘ CV

Guitar Lessons (With Matthew Insco) Each student must have a guitar in playing condition. Handouts are used to teach popular songs. Students learn to read music from the Mel Bay Guitar Method Series.

Piano Lessons* (With Madelyn Kuehl) Students are taught to read and perform pieces from the John W. Schaum Piano Series. Each student is instructed based on completion of previous levels and instructor approval. Students also study music theory by completing special assignments.

Drum Lessons (With Charlie Thornton) Students are taught the basics such as: holding and striking a drum properly, coordination drills, and rhythms.

Violin Lessons (With Susan Shields) Students will use the Suzuki method to learn many different styles of songs (folk music, classical, country western, etc.). Each student must have a violin in playing condition. Instructor will help measure student for instrument and provide information for violin rental, if needed.

Age: * 5 years & up/Piano Min/Max: 1/1 7 years & up/Guitar, Drum and Violin *Piano classes are open to 5-year-old students who have completed one session of Early Learner Piano Lessons.

**Contact the Lincoln Center at 630.963.1300 if you are interested in voice lessons. Semi-private lessons are offered by request only.

Lesson books for all classes are sold in the Lincoln Center Registration Office. On the first day of class the instructor will inform the student which book level to purchase. Location: Lincoln Center, Room 506 Instructors: Matthew Insco, Madelyn Kuehl, Susan Shields and Charlie Thornton Time: Classes are 30 minutes in length. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday classes meet between 3:00 8:00 p.m. Saturday classes meet between 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Session I Date 4/8 - 5/13 4/9 - 5/14 4/10 - 5/15 4/11 - 5/23 4/12 - 5/24

Day R/NR TU $162/$244* W $162/$244* TH $162/$244* F $162/$244* SA $162/$244*

Instrument Violin Piano Guitar Drum (No class April 18) Piano (No class April 19)

Session II Date 5/27 - 7/1 5/28 - 7/2 5/29 - 7/3 5/30 - 7/11 5/31 - 7/12

Day R/NR TU $162/$244* W $162/$244* TH $162/$244* F $162/$244* SA $162/$244*

Instrument Violin Piano Guitar Drum (No class July 4) Piano (No class July 5)

Session III Date 7/15 - 8/19 7/16 - 8/20 7/17 - 8/21 7/18 - 8/22 7/19 - 8/23

Day R/NR TU $162/$244* W $162/$244* TH $162/$244* F $162/$244* SA $162/$244*

Instrument Violin Piano Guitar Drum Piano

* Plus lesson book fees.

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Per for min g Ar t s Group Guitar Lessons Learn the basic skills of guitar using beginner tablature (tabs) and musical notation to read simple melodies and chord progression. Learn several different chord strumming patterns from popular songs. • CV Min/Max: 3/10 Location: Lincoln Center

R/NR: $80/$120 Instructor: Matthew Insco

Class # 416037-01 116037-01 116037-02 416037-02 116037-03 116037-04

Date 4/10 - 5/15 5/29 - 7/3 7/17 - 8/21 4/10 - 5/15 5/29 - 7/3 7/17 - 8/21

Age 8 -16 years 8 -16 years 8 -16 years 16 & up 16 & up 16 & up

Day TH TH TH TH TH TH

Time 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Early Learner Piano Lessons Introduce your 4½ to 5-year-old to the piano. Finger numbering techniques and notation are used to teach students to perform pieces from the John W. Schaum Piano Series and tunes are arranged by the instructor. The 25-minute class sessions are designed to hold the attention of young learners. A piano or keyboard for home practice is recommended. Due to class size, be sure to fill out first through third choices on the registration form. In classes with insufficient enrollment, students are asked to select another available time or accept a 15 minute class. John W. Schaum Piano Series lesson books are sold in the Registration Office for $7 per book. On the first day of class, the instructor will inform you which book level to purchase. No class April 19 or July 5. • CV Age: 4½ - 6 years Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 418500-01 4/12 - 5/24 418500-02 4/12 - 5/24 418500-03 4/12 - 5/24 118500-01 5/31 - 7/12 118500-02 5/31 - 7/12 118500-03 5/31 - 7/12 118500-04 7/19 - 8/23 118500-05 7/19 - 8/23 118500-06 7/19 - 8/23

Min/Max: 2/2 Instructor: Madelyn Kuehl Day Time SA 11:00 - 11:25 am SA 11:30 - 11:55 am SA 12:00 - 12:25 pm SA 11:00 - 11:25 am SA 11:30 - 11:55 am SA 12:00 - 12:25 pm SA 11:00 - 11:25 am SA 11:30 - 11:55 am SA 12:00 - 12:25 pm

R/NR $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120 $80/$120

Tiny Toes Music Music Together This internationally acclaimed, research based program utilizes mixed-age classes to foster natural, family-style learning. Infants and toddlers enjoy watching and imitating older children, preschoolers learn by leading younger ones, and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together! Each child participates at his or her own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, exploring, and playing musical instruments. Come and sing and dance to the music of the Maracas Collection. Registration includes 2 CDs (one for the house and one for the car), beautiful new songbook each semester, Parent’s Guide, and Musical Growth Chart. Infant siblings under 8 months may attend for free and any caregiver (parent, nanny, or grandparent) can participate in this family music experience. For more information on Music Together, visit www.TinyToesMusic.com. • CV Age: Infant - 5 years w/parent Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tiny Toes Music Class # Date 418710-01 4/10 - 5/29 418710-02 4/10 - 5/29

Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $182/$273 first child; $136/$204 add’l child Day TH TH

Time 9:15 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:00 am

Fun in the Sun Cool off this summer and sing and dance with us during our three-week sessions of Fun in the Sun! Get ready for chants and fingerplays, instrument activities with balls, sticks, eggs, and drums, and movement activities with scarves, parachutes, and dancing! And of course, lots of laughter and fun with other families in a mixed-age class to foster natural, family-style learning. Infants and toddlers enjoy watching and imitating older children, preschoolers learn by leading younger ones, and adults are happy because the children in the family can go to class together! Each child participates at his or her own developmental level in singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing, exploring, and playing musical instruments. Infant siblings under 8 months may attend for free and any caregiver (parent, nanny, or grandparent) can participate in this family music experience. For more information, visit www. TinyToesMusic.com. • CV Age: Infant - 5 years w/parent Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tiny Toes Music Class # 118753-01 118753-02 118753-03 118753-04 118753-05 118753-06

Date 7/10 - 7/24 7/10 - 7/24 7/10 - 7/24 7/31 - 8/14 7/31 - 8/14 7/31 - 8/14

Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $45/$68 Day TH TH TH TH TH TH

Time 9:15 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:00 am 11:15 am - 12:00 pm 9:15 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:00 am 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

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Kid Rock I, II, III

Tot Rock Wiggle and giggle to the Tot Rock beat! Tot Rock is an introductory music and movement class with a large sensory component. Each week we will use rhythm instruments like hand bells and maracas, play with props like a parachute and beanbags, and explore sensory items like bubbles and feathers. In addition to improving your tot’s newly-acquired motor skills, each class provides structured and unstructured time to encourage socialization and stimulate your tot. New curriculum presented each session. Sing, dance and play the Tot Rock way! www.rockitkids.com. • CV Age: 12 - 24 mo.s & parent Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 418703-01 4/8 - 5/27 118703-01 6/17 - 8/5

Min/Max: 4/12 Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids Day Time R/NR TU 9:15 - 9:55 am $75/$113 TU 9:15 - 9:55 am $75/$113

Song and dance, rhythm and rhyme, join the fun for a rockin’ time! Kid Rock is a structured music and movement program that focuses on imaginative play, sensory integration, fine and gross motor movements, rhythm skills and socialization. Rhythm instruments and props used in class include maracas, tambourines, scarves, bean bags, parachute play and much more! New curriculum presented each session. Parents participate in Kid Rock I; Kid Rock II is without parent participation to encourage independence; Kid Rock III is for siblings and older children who still prefer parental support. Kids go crazy for Kid Rock! Fees listed are per child. www.rockitkids.com.• CV Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids Kid Rock I Age: 20 mos. - 36 mos. & parent Class # Date 418704-01 4/8 - 5/27 118704-01 6/17 - 8/5 Kid Rock II Age: 3 - 4 years Class # Date 418705-01 4/8 - 5/27 118705-01 6/17 - 8/5 Kid Rock III Age: 20 mos. - 5 years & parent Class # Date 418706-01 4/8 - 5/27 118706-01 6/17 - 8/5

Min/Max: 4/12 Day Time TU 10:00 - 10:40 am TU 10:00 - 10:40 am

R/NR $75/$113 $75/$113

Min/Max:4/12 Day Time TU 10:45 - 11:25 am TU 10:45 - 11:25 am

R/NR $75/$113 $75/$113

Min/Max: 4/12 Day Time TU 11:30 am - 12:10 pm TU 11:30 am - 12:10 pm

R/NR $75/$113 $75/$113

Little Actors Club Children love this innovative drama class that develops their imagination and introduces them to the performing arts in a fun and creative atmosphere. Each week is a new and exciting adventure into the imagination with changing themes, music, costumes, props and playbills. They even learn a new joke every week. Kids learn theater terms, enhance spontaneity, build self-esteem and have a blast. Awards are given on the last day of class. Many themes are not repeated for two years, so “act” now! No class April 18 or July 4. • CV

Acting Classes Let’s Pretend Series Everyone helps to create their own character and original story with a professional storyteller and published children’s author. Each story will be acted out in class each week. Participants are welcome to come in costume. • CV Age: 3 - 6 years Min/Max: 7/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Theme Class# Date Day Time Princesses 418756-01 4/10 - 4/17 TH 12:30 - 1:15 pm Superheros 418756-02 4/24 - 5/1 TH 12:30 - 1:15 pm Animals 418756-03 5/8 - 5/15 TH 12:30 - 1:15 pm

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R/NR $30/$45 $30/$45 $30/$45

Age: 3 - 5 years Min/Max: 7/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 418700-01 4/11 - 5/30 F 10:00 - 10:45 am $80/$120 418700-02 4/11 - 5/30 F 12:30 - 1:15 pm $80/$120 418700-03 4/11 - 5/30 F 6:00 - 6:45 pm $80/$120 118700-03 6/20 - 8/15 F 10:00 - 10:45 am $92/$138 118700-01 6/20 - 8/15 F 12:30 - 1:15 pm $92/$138 118700-02 6/20 - 8/15 F 6:00 - 6:45 pm $92/$138

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Per for min g Ar t s Young Actors Club

Director’s Workshop: Directing Scenes for Teens

Join the fun in this wonderful and fast-paced creative drama class. Each week is a new and exciting adventure into the imagination with changing themes, music, costumes, props, playbills and a joke of the week. (Many themes won’t be repeated for two years, so “act” now!) Learn theater terms, enhance spontaneity, build self-esteem and have a blast! Awards are given on the last day of class. Come join the club! No class July 4 • CV

If you prefer a “behind the scenes” involvement in theater and would like to try your hand at directing here‘s your chance. This class is offered in conjunction with the Actors Workshop, and will provide you with the opportunity to direct actors in short scenes. Each director will be part of the casting process on the first day of class and will choose a scene to direct. Your directing debut will take place with an in-class performance on the last day. Due to space constraints each student director will be allotted only two guest tickets to the performance. No class June 30. • CV

Age: 6 - 8 years Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 416103-01 4/9 - 5/28 W 6:15 - 7:00 pm $92/$138 116100-01 6/20 - 8/15 F 1:30 - 2:15 pm $92/$138

Age: 13 - 16 years Min/Max: 1/4 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 116115-01 6/16 - 8/11 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm $92/$138

Acting Combo NEW!

Creative Variety Showcase

Show off your acting talent in this combination improvisation and monologue class. You’ll play theater games, make up skits, and help to create a monologue that will be tailored just for you to work on and rehearse during the session. There will be an in-class performance for family and friends on the last day. • CV

Participants will learn a dance routine, rehearse a song, help to create a group acting scene, and do a little comedy improv that will be performed for family members on the last day of class. Show off your talents this summer! No class July 4. • CV

Age: 8 - 12 years Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 416115-01 4/9 - 5/28 W 7:15 - 8:15 pm $92/$138

Age: 7 - 10 years Min/Max: 7/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 116119-01 6/20 - 8/15 F 7:00 - 7:45 pm $92/$138

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. This is one class you don’t want to miss. Due to the creativity of participants in this class, be prepared to have a great time! No class April 18 or July 2 • CV Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 7/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 416106-01 4/11 - 5/30 F 7:00 - 7:45 pm $80/$120 116112-01 6/18 - 8/13 W 4:45 - 5:45 pm $92/$138

Actor’s Workshop: Acting Scenes for Pre-Teens and Teens Hollywood and Broadway look out! You and a partner will be the stars of a selected scene as you develop your acting skills and performance techniques. This is a perfect class for beginners as well as seasoned performers. All scenes are written especially for this age group. An in-class performance will be held on the last day of class. This workshop can be repeated as new comedy, drama and fantasy scenes are added to our repertoire all the time. No class June 30. • CV

NEW!

Stories Around the Bonfire

Ghosts, goblins, aliens from another planet, dancing pumpkins, singing werewolves, and more can all be the characters in the original stories participants can create for this class. The art of spooky story telling has never been so much fun. Use your imagination and create a spooky story each week to tell around those backyard bonfires. We’ll cover the basics of short story writing. Participants will be encouraged to write out their stories at home and will receive a folder for their safekeeping. Each week our story-tellers will use their dramatic flair and humor as they relay a new story to the group followed by a brief discussion. Everyone is welcome to wear a costume and bring a flashlight and blanket for added effect. The instructor is the published children’s author of the book Amazingly Wonderful Things. No class June 30. • CV Age: 9 - 12 years Min/Max: 7/12 Location: Fishel Park Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 116120-01 6/16 - 8/11 M 7:00 - 8:00 pm $92/$138

Age: 9 - 14 years Min/Max: 8/16 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class # Date Day Time R/NR 116114-01 6/16 - 8/11 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm $92/$138

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The Downers Grove School of Dance Welcome to the Downers Grove School of Dance! The School has been created to bring a well-rounded yet affordable dance program to the Downers Grove community. The program is designed to meet the needs of the beginner and seasoned dancer from preschoolers to adults. Dance is exercise, a social gathering activity and an art form. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe and nurturing environment while sparking creativity in all of our dancers.

Our dance year encompasses four sessions: one 13-15-week fall session, one 10-12 week winter session, an 8-10 week spring session, and a 6-10-week summer session along with short dance intensives. The objective of the fall and winter/spring sessions is to prepare the students for a spring recital by focusing on both technique and combinations. Our very young dancers follow shorter session schedules.

Students may select and register for classes; however, the instructors may make appropriate changes in class placement if necessary. Participants must be the age listed in the program details within one week of the first day of the class. For questions regarding placement, please contact Cori Veverka, Recreation Supervisor at 630.963.1300. • CV

CLASS ATTIRE is ballet, jazz, hip hop or tap shoes depending on which class you are registered for. Leotard and tights and/or bike shorts and T-shirt are recommended.

Looking for the Part B continuation of your Winter Recital class? Your instructor will provide your class number during the Winter session or you can call the Lincoln Center at 630.963.1300.

2014 Spring Dance Recital

Each year, the Downers Grove School of Dance hosts an exciting dance recital for the participants o our dance program. Recitals provide an opportunity for our dancers to showcase what they have learned in their classes. Family and friends are encouraged to come and view the student’s performances. Recital classes have an 11-12 week winter session and an 8 week spring session to prepare students for the recital.

Parent - Tot Ballet 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! No class April 19 or May 26. • CV Min/Max: 5/10 Class # 417542-01 417542-02 417542-03 417542-04 417542-05 417542-06 117528-01 117528-02 117528-03 117528-04

Age 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up 2 years & up

Location: Lincoln Center Day W W SA SA M M TU TU W W

Time 9:15 - 9:45 am 9:15 - 9:45 am 9:15 - 9:45 am 9:15 - 9:45 am 9:15 - 9:45 am 9:15 - 9:45 am 10:15 - 10:45 am 10:15 - 10:45 am 10:15 - 10:45 am 10:15 - 10:45 am

Date 4/9 - 4/30 5/7 - 5/28 4/12 - 5/3 5/10 - 5/31 4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 6/2 6/17 - 7/15 7/22 - 8/12 6/18 - 7/16 7/23 - 8/13

Instructor Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie

R/NR $21/$32 $21/$32 $16/$24 $21/$32 $21/$32 $21/$32 $26/$39 $21/$32 $26/$39 $21/$32

Storybook Ballet This beginner ballet class combines dance with props, drama, and the magic of stories. A story will be read at the end of each class. No class April 19 or May 26. • CV Min/Max: 5/10 Class # 417530-01 417530-02 417530-03 417530-04 117503-01 117503-02 117503-03

Age 3 - 4 years 2½ - 3½ years 2½ - 3½ years 2½ - 3½ years 2½ - 3½ years 2½ - 3½ years 2½ - 3½ years

Location: Lincoln Center Day SA M W M TU W TH

Time 10:00 - 10:45 am 10:00 - 10:45 am 10:00 - 10:45 am 1:15 - 2:00 pm 11:00 - 11:45 am 11:00 - 11:45 am 10:00 - 10:45 am

Date 4/12 - 5/31 4/7 - 6/2 4/9 - 5/28 4/7 - 6/2 6/17 - 8/12 6/18 - 8/13 6/19 - 8/14

Instructor Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie

R/NR $49/$74 $55/$83 $55/$83 $55/$83 $63/$95 $63/$95 $63/$95

Pre-Tap Private Dance Lessons Having trouble finding a class time to fit your schedule? Private dance lessons are available for you or your child. These lessons are a great way to improve your skills with one on one attention instruction. Various days and times are available. If you have any questions, or would like to arrange lessons, please contact Cori Veverka at cveverka@dgparks.org or 630.963.1300.

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Students improve their coordination and rhythm as they learn their first tap steps. • CV Min/Max: 5/10 Class # 117518-01

Age 3 - 5 years

Location: Lincoln Center Day Time TH 12:30 - 1:15 pm

Date 6/19 - 8/14

Instructor R/NR Amethyst Glover $63/$95

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D an ce NOTE: These classes will meet during the spring session only and will not participate in the recital. Age: 3 - 5 years Location: Lincoln Center Min/Max: 5/10 Day: TH Date: 4/10 - 5/29 Instructor: Amethyst Glover R/NR: $55/$83

Pre-Ballet I Students work on becoming familiar with the concept of left and right, following directions in a group, taking turns, moving across the floor, balancing and sequencing exercises and free expression to classical music. Participants in this class do not participate in the recital. • CV Class#: 417501-06 Time: 2:15 - 3:00 pm

Sterba’s DanceSport Dance Classes

Pre-Ballet/Tap I Pre-Ballet/Tap is a combination of ballet and tap instruction. Participants in this class do not participate in the recital • CV Class#: 417529-04 Time: 12:15 - 1:00 pm

Jazz/Hip Hop This combination class will bridge the gap between classical Jazz and Hip Hop. Students work on strength, balance, isolations, groove and technique while dancing to today’s popular music. Participants in this class do not participate in the recital. • CV Class#: 417538-10 Time: 1:15 - 2:00 pm

Age: 16 years & up Min/Max: 6/13 couples Day: W R/NR: $108/$162 per couple Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sterba’s DanceSport

Ballroom Dance I Learn to dance like a star! Join our ballroom dance class taught by Sterba’s DanceSport. We will start with the basics and take you through the most popular variations of the Waltz, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba and more. In no time at all you will be gliding around the floor to whatever kind of music is being played. • CV Class # 416203-01 116203-01

Date 4/2 - 5/21 6/11 - 7/30

Pre-Ballet I & II

Ballroom Dance II

Students work on becoming familiar with the concept of left and right, following directions in a group, taking turns, moving across the floor, balancing and sequencing exercises and free expression to classical music. • CV

Time 6:35 - 7:40 pm 7:45 - 8:50 pm

PRE-BALLET I Class # Age

Day

Time

Date

Instructor

R/NR

This exciting ballroom dance class taught by Sterba’s DanceSport will build on the dances taught in Ballroom I. We will review the basic step and then move on to more advanced combinations. A fun class for anyone who has taken Ballroom I or has ballroom dancing experience• CV

117501-01 117501-02 117501-03

TU W TH

10:00 - 10:45 am 11:00 - 11:45 am 2:15 - 3:00pm

6/17 - 8/12 6/18 - 8/13 6/19 - 8/14

Amethyst Glover Jessica Saniie Amethyst Glover

$63/$95 $63/$95 $63/$95

Class # 416209-01 116206-01

PRE-BALLET II Class # Age

Day

Time

Date

Instructor

R/NR

Salsa/Merengue

117521-01

12:30 - 1:15 pm

6/17 - 8/12

Amethyst Glover

$63/$95

Does the sound of a Latin beat make you want to shake your hips and sway with the rhythm of the drums? Are you ready to get your inner Latin fire burning? Join our Salsa class taught by Sterba’s DanceSport. Learn the basic steps such as underarm turns, break steps and the most popular variations. Whether you are a beginner or are looking for a refresher course, this class will help fulfill your dancing needs. • CV

Min/Max: 5/10

3 - 5 years 4 - 6 years 3 - 5 years

4 - 6 years

Location: Lincoln Center

Ballet I & II Students build upon the fundamentals learned in pre-ballet through barre work and developing combinations of several dance moves. Dancers become accustomed to learning both adagio and allegro combinations across the floor individually as well as performing together in the group. Beauty, grace and expression are the inspiration for our ballerinas! • CV Min/Max: 5/10

Location: Lincoln Center

BALLET I Class #

Age

Day

Time

Date

Instructor

R/NR

117504-01 117504-02 117504-03 117504-04

6 - 9 years 6 - 9 years 6 - 9 years 6 - 9 years

M TU TU TH

1:00 - 1:45 pm 10:45 -11:30 am 2:00 - 3:00 pm 3:00 - 3:45 pm

6/16 - 8/11 6/17 - 8/12 6/17 - 8/12 6/19 - 8/14

Amethyst Glover Amethyst Glover Jessica Saniie Amethyst Glover

$63/$95 $63/$95 $79/$119 $63/$95

BALLET II Class #

Age

Day

Time

Date

Instructor

R/NR

117506-01 117506-02

6 - 9 years TU 8 - 11 years TU

1:15 - 2:00 pm 4:00 - 5:00 pm

6/17 - 8/12 6/17 - 8/12

Amethyst Glover Jessica Saniie

$63/$95 $79/$119

Class # 116204-01

Spring/Summer 2014

Date 6/11 - 7/30

Time 7:45 - 8:50 pm 6:35 - 7:40 pm

Time 8:55 - 10:00 pm

Swing Curious on what to do with the faster modern music played today, Swing is the thing! Our swing class, taught by Sterba’s DanceSport, begins with the basics and takes you through the most popular variations. Whether you are a beginner or you are looking for a refresher course, this class will help fulfill your dancing needs • CV Class # 416208-01

Date 4/2 - 5/21 6/11 - 7/30

Date 4/2 - 5/21

Time 8:55 - 10:00 pm

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Dance Pre-Ballet/Tap Pre-Ballet/Tap is a combination of ballet and tap instruction. • CV Min/Max: 5/10

Location: Lincoln Center

Pre-Ballet/Tap I Class # Age 117502-01 4 - 7 years 117502-02 5 - 7 years 117502-03 4 - 7 years

Day Time Date TU 11:30 am - 12:15 pm 6/17 - 8/12 W 12:00 - 12:45 pm 6/18 - 8/13 TH 5:00 -5:45 pm 6/19 - 8/14

Instructor Amethyst Glover Jessica Saniie Amethyst Glover

R/NR $63/$95 $63/$95 $63/$95

Pre-Ballet/Tap II Class # Age 117507-01 4 - 7 years

Day Time M 1:45 - 2:30 pm

Instructor Amethyst Glover

R/NR $63/$95

Date 6/16 - 8/11

Adult Ballet

Ballet/Tap

Learn movements with grace and beauty through ballet! Ballet is a fundamental dance form that is a great way to stretch and exercise. No class May 26. • CV

Students will work on skills taught in ballet and tap and combine them to develop expressive dance rhythms. Ballet and tap shoes are required for this class. • CV

Age: 16 years & up Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Jessica Saniie

Min/Max: 5/10 Class # Age 117505-01 7 - 10 years 117505-02 6 - 9 years

Class #

Date

Day Time

R/NR

Jazz/Hip Hop

417523-01 417523-02 117509-01 117509-02

4/7 - 4/28 5/5 - 6/2 6/17 - 7/15 7/22 - 8/12

M M TU TU

$35/$52 $35/$52 $44/$66 $35/$52

This combination class will bridge the gap between classical Jazz and Hip Hop. Students work on strength, balance, isolations, groove and technique while dancing to today’s popular music. • CV

7:15 - 8:15 pm 7:15 - 8:15 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Adult Hip Hop Workout Come and have loads of fun while learning new steps! Get your heart pumping from warm-up to cool down as you learn a mixture of street moves and jazz all while listening to today’s hottest music. • CV Age: 16 years & up Min/Max: 6/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Amethyst Glover Day: TU Class #

Date

Time

R/NR

117519-01

6/17 - 8/12

8:00 - 9:00 pm

$79/$119

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. • CV Age: 16 years & up Location: Woodridge Park District (M); Lisle Park District (TU) Min/Max: 6/13 Instructor: Michelle Dawson R/NR: $86/$129 Class # 116214-01 116214-02 116214-03

Level Beg. Inter. Adv.

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Date 6/9 - 8/11 6/10 - 8/12 6/10 - 8/12

Day M TU TU

Location: Lincoln Center Day Time Date Instructor R/NR TU 5:45 - 6:45 pm 6/17 - 8/12 Amethyst Glover $79/$119 TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 6/19 - 8/14 Jessica Saniie $79/$119

Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Age Day Time 117520-01 5 - 6 years TU 12:00 - 12:45 pm 117520-02 6 - 9 years TU 2:00 - 3:00 pm 117520-03 6 - 9 years TU 5:00 - 6:00 pm 117520-04 9 - 12 years TU 6:45 - 7:45 pm 117520-05 4 - 6 years TH 1:15 - 2:00 pm 117520-06 6 - 9 years TH 4:00-5:00 pm 117520-07 9 - 12 years TH 6:00-7:00 pm

Date 6/17 - 8/12 6/17 - 8/12 6/17 - 8/12 6/17 - 8/12 6/19 - 8/14 6/19 - 8/14 6/19 - 8/14

Instructor Jessica Saniie Amethyst Glover Jessica Saniie Amethyst Glover Amethyst Glover Amethyst Glover Amethyst Glover

R/NR $63/$95 $79/$119 $79/$119 $79/$119 $63/$95 $79/$119 $79/$119

Ballet/Jazz This combination class will work on skills taught in ballet and jazz. Students will learn ballet barre exercises, positions, and center work, as well as jazz-style turns, leaps and body isolations. Only ballet shoes are needed for this class. • CV Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Class # Age Day 117527-01 5 - 7 years TU 117527-02 5 - 7 years TH

Lincoln Center Time Date 1:00 - 2:00 pm 6/17 - 8/12 12:00 - 1:00 pm 6/19 - 8/14

Instructor Jessica Saniie Jessica Saniie

R/NR $79/$119 $79/$119

Instructor Jessica Saniie

R/NR $63/$95

Jazz/Tap This combination class will work on skills taught in jazz and tap • CV Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Lincoln Center Class # Age Day Time 117531-01 4 - 6 years W 2:00 - 2:45 pm

Date 6/18 - 8/13

Time 6:45 - 7:30 pm 7:30 - 8:15 pm 8:15 - 9:00 pm

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D an ce Looking for the Part B continuation of your Winter Recital class? Your instructor will provide your class number during the Winter session or you can call the Lincoln Center at 630-963-1300.

Jazz/Hip Hop

Dance Kids USA

Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 4/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Michelle Dawson Class # Date Day Time 116202-01 6/12 - 8/14 TH 12:15 - 12:45 pm 116202-02 6/12 - 8/14 TH 10:30 - 11:30 am

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! • CV Age: 2 - 3 years Min/Max: 4/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Michelle Dawson Class # Date Day Time R/NR 416218-01 4/10 - 5/29 TH 10:40 - 11:10 am $46/$69 116207-01 6/12 - 8/14 TH 11:00 - 11:30 am $58/$87

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. • CV Age: 2.5 - 4 years Min/Max: 4/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Michelle Dawson Class # Date Day Time R/NR 116208-01 6/12 - 8/14 TH 11:30 am - 12:15 pm $86/$129

Pre-Ballet I & II Students work on becoming familiar with the concept of left and right, following directions in a group, taking turns, moving across the floor, balancing and sequencing exercises and free expression to classical music. • CV Min/Max: 4/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Michelle Dawson Pre-Ballet I Class # Age Day Time Date 116209-01 3 - 5 years W 9:00 - 9:45 am 6/11 - 8/13 116209-02 3 - 5 years TH 9:00 - 9:45 am 6/12 - 8/14 Pre-Ballet II Class # Age Day Time Date 116210-01 4 - 6 years TH 9:45 - 10:30 am 6/12 - 8/14

R/NR $86/$129 $86/$129 R/NR $86/$129

Pre-Ballet/Tap I & II Pre-Ballet/Tap is a combination of ballet and tap instruction. • CV Age: 4 - 6 years Min/Max: 4/12 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Michelle Dawson Class # Date Day Time 116216-01 6/12 - 8/14 TH 12:45 - 1:30 pm

Spring/Summer 2014

R/NR $86/$129

This combination class will bridge the gap between classical Jazz and Hip Hop. Students work on strength, balance, isolations, groove and technique while dancing to today’s popular music. • CV

R/NR $58/$87 $58/$87

Irish Step Dancing 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 selfconfidence. 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. No class April 17 or July 3. • CV All levels of Irish dance with the exception of beginning 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. Day: TH Min/Max: 8/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Barbara McNulty T.C.R.G. Class # Level Age Date Time R/NR 416201-01 Preschool 3½ - 4 years 4/3 - 5/29 4:00 - 4:30 pm $80/$120 416201-02 Beginner 5 - 16 years 4/3 - 5/29 4:35 - 5:20 pm $138/$207 416201-03 Inter./ 6 - 16 years 4/3 - 5/29 5:25 - 6:25 pm $149/$224 Adv. Soft Shoe 416201-04 Heavy Shoe 6 - 16 years 4/3 - 5/29 6:30 - 7:00 pm $69/$104 416201-05 Adult Ceili 16 & up 4/3 - 5/29 7:05 - 7:50 pm $138/$207 116201-02 Preschool 3½ - 4 years 6/5 - 7/17 4:00 - 4:30 pm $60/$90 116201-03 Beginner 5 - 16 years 6/5 - 7/17 4:35 - 5:20 pm $103/$155 116201-04 Inter./ 6 - 16 years 6/5 - 7/17 5:25 - 6:25 pm $112/$168 Adv. Soft Shoe 116201-05 Heavy Shoe 6 - 16 years 6/5 - 7/17 6:30 - 7:00 pm $52/$78 116201-06 Adult Ceili 16 & up 6/5 - 7/17 7:05 - 7:50 pm $103/$155

Teens

Teen Travelers The following teen trips and programs are a cooperative effort of the park districts of Bolingbrook, Downers Grove, Lisle, Woodridge and Westmont.

Skokie Lagoons Kayaking Tour Join us for a guided tour with Northwest Passage. Their experienced kayak instructors will provide the safety equipment, teach us how to paddle and take us out on the water for two hours to play and experience nature. No experience required. Please bring water bottles, sunscreen, a sack lunch and a snack. Departure is from the Bolingbrook Park District, 200 S. Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL. Register by July 22. • MN Age: 11 - 18 years Min/Max: 4/6 Location: Winnetka, IL R/NR: $42/$52 Class #: 146011-01 Date: 8/6 Time: Depart at 8:30 am; Return approximately 2:00 pm

Paintball Trip - Alsip, IL Be ready to run as we join the fun at Funtime Square Paintball Field in Alsip! The paintball fields are set up with a mix of man-made object and allow players to utilize objects found in the real world. These objects include ruins, abandoned cars, walls, barrels and various hiding places. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes and bring along money for lunch and snacks. Program fee includes equipment rental, 500+ paintballs and transportation. Please note: there is an additional waiver required for this trip. Departure is from the Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond Street, Westmont IL. • MN Age: 10 - 15 years Min/Max: 5/7 Location: Funtime Square Paintball Field - Alsip, IL Class#: 446004-01 Date: 4/12 Day: SA R/NR: $60/$85 Time: Depart at 12:00 pm; Return approximately 5:00 pm

ACT Practice Test A practice test is crucial to ward off those test day jitters and predict how you may score on the real thing. Experience first-hand what test day is like. A representative from Kaplan will provide a proctored ACT practice test and scores will be returned to each student with analyzed results. Please bring a healthy snack and a drink, #2 sharpened pencils and a calculator. Wear comfortable clothing. Cell phones will not be allowed. Seats are limited. Sign up today! • MN Grade: 9th - 12th Min/Max: 5/10 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Kaplan Day: SA R/NR: $10/$15

Class # Date Time 146016-01 6/14 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 146016-02 8/9 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Pool Hop Hang with your closest friends for the day at three waterparks. We’ll start the day visiting Pelican Harbor in Bolingbrook where you can experience the thrill of four water speed slides, then trek to Lisle to splash around at Sea Lion Aquatic Park. We’ll finish the day at Cypress Cove in Woodridge where you can enjoy three body slides, one tube slide, a 600-foot lazy river and much more. Concessions are available for purchase at each site. Please bring a towel, sunblock, water, and money for concessions. Register by July 9. • MN Age: 11 - 18 years Min/Max: 5/5 Class #: 146014-01 Date: 7/14 Day: M Time: 11:45 am - 8:00 pm R/NR: $12/$18 Location: Woodridge, Lisle and Bolingbrook; Depart from the Woodridge Park District, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517

Sea Lion Aquatic Park After Hours Get your friends together and meet up at Lisle Park District’s Sea Lion Aquatic Park. We are shutting the doors to the public and keeping it open late just for you! Our DJ will be spinning the hottest tunes as you swim or hang out poolside, with all of your friends. There may even be a contest or two thrown in for good measure. Grade: Entering 6th - 9th Min/Max: 5/30 Location: Sea Lion Aquatic Park, 1825 Short Street, Lisle, IL Class# Date Day Time Fee 146015-01 8/15 F 7:00 - 10:00 pm $7

Paintball Trip - Joliet, IL CPX Sports has created the ultimate experience in paintball excitement… semiautomatic mayhem… from the games you play to the fields you play on. You will play on a field of burned-out buildings creating the eeriest of landscapes on Armageddon or navigate your way through the torched out cars on Wasteland. Other fields include Fort Courage, Town of Bedlam and Jungle of Doom. Each player received equipment and 500 paintballs. Registration deadline is June 14th. • MN Age: 10 - 15 years Min/Max: 5/7 Location: CPX Sports - Joliet, IL Class#: 146012-01 Date: 6/21 Day: SA R/NR: $60/$85 Time: Depart at 12:00 pm; Return approximately 5:00 pm Departure is from the Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond Street, Westmont IL.

Live! At Lincoln Center Teen Concert! Support your local musicians as local teen bands rock the Lincoln Center Auditorium. All bands performing receive a cut of the admission fee. Doors open at 7:00pm. The concert is supervised by the park district staff. Interested in performing for a packed crowd with local fans or want to build your own fan base? Call 630.963.1300 for your chance to become a legend! Age: 13 and up Fee: $5 at door

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Day: F Date: 4/11

Location: Lincoln Center Time: 7:30-10:00 pm

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Adult Continued Learning Programs

Create a Family Treasury Explore the tools for developing a multimedia treasury of your family history, including photos, videos, voice recordings and written stories using your iPad. Learn how to share the results via iBooks, PC or Mac or on the Web. Upload videos to YouTube. Take your new knowledge and visit your Mom, Dad, Grandmother or Grandad and expand your family treasury. Download iMovie, Book Creator, YouTube and PicCollage prior to the workshop. • MN Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 2/8 Instructor: Wanda Schlafly

Class # 413024-01 113081-01

Day M M

Date 5/5 - 5/12 8/4 - 8/11

Time 9:00 - 11:00 am 9:00 - 11:00 am

R/NR $57/$82 $57/$82

Adult Cultural Arts Painting Party The new craze! No experience necessary as you create a beautiful 16x20 acrylic masterpiece. You simply follow directions on color mixing and where to apply the paint and within 2 hours you easily replicate an awesome painting – with your own personal touches of course. You will surely enjoy this unique and fun experience! All supplies are included. Wear old clothes. • CV

College Planning – How to Prepare for The College Experience Prepare for one of the most important events in your child’s life- the college planning process. You will learn what your child should be doing each year of high school to help strengthen their appearance in the eyes of today’s college admissions officers. Hear what colleges are looking for in prospective students and what effect entrance exam scores and GPA’s have on your child’s chances of being accepted. This class picks up the planning process in the 9th grade and discusses each year of High School, including graduation and what to look for in those college offers before you accept. • MN Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Class # 113069-01

Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: College Bound Funding Solutions Date Day Time R/NR 6/4 TH 7:00 - 8:30 pm $8/$12

College Funding – The College Admissions and Funding Process

Age: 16 years & up Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 113080-01 8/13

Min/Max: 10/20 Instructor: Danita M. Bergrud Day Time W 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

R/NR $43/$65

Taking Better Pictures Our instructor has been teaching the CALL method of photography for over 10 years and the program is packed with insight on how to get the “wow” factor to your photos. She teaches easy to use settings, composition, angle, lighting, tricks and techniques and more that are easy and proven successful. The class includes handouts and a pocket cheat sheet. Bring your camera (digital best) with film or a memory card and extra batteries for hands on training. • CV Age: 18 years & up Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date 413067-01 4/16 113040-01 7/17

Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: Danita M. Bergrud Day Time R/NR W 6:30 - 8:00 pm $36/$54 TH 6:30 - 8:00 pm $36/$54

Navigating through the college funding process can be a daunting undertaking. This dynamic workshop will walk you through the nuts and bolts of the college admissions and funding process. Discussion includes how the aid process really works, good and bad assets and debt, and who really decides your family’s financial need. You will have everything needed to successfully complete the college admissions and funding process. • MN Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Class # 113070-01

Day TH

Min/Max: 6/20 Instructor: College Bound Funding Solutions

Date 6/12-6/26

Spring/Summer 2014

Time 7:00 - 8:30 pm

R/NR $17/$25

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Adult The Bridge to Retirement The Bridge to Retirement Series explores the transitional arc of financial and lifestyle choices as we progress from wage earners toward retirement and beyond. Each night’s course covers key financial concepts that build upon one another. Interested attendees are encouraged to take all four courses, any combination of courses, or may simply select a single night’s course. Each participant will receive a workbook that is created for that night’s presentation. The workbook contains key information, worksheets, and questions to help you remember important points from the class. • MN

“On-Ramp” This class will focus on financial planning basics such as budgeting, emergency funds, risk tolerance and the difference between pre-tax, after-tax and tax-deferred investments. It is geared for the 20-39 year old but anyone looking for a refresher in financial planning concepts can benefit. • MN Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 1/20

Class # 413045-01 113045-01

Day TH W

Date 4/3 7/9

Time 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

R/NR $8/$10 $8/$10

“Shifting to the Right Lane” Focusing on the pre-retiree with 3 to 10 years to go, this class includes the information needed to put together the final leg of the retirement road map. We will look at factors that influence when you should retire and how long that retirement could last. You’ll learn how to “crunch the numbers” and estimate retirement expenses and retirement income, while factoring in inflation and taxes. We’ll review the key features and benefits of tax-advantaged savings vehicles like IRA’s and 401K’s. • MN Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 1/20

Class # 413026-01 113082-01

Day TH W

Date 4/24 7/23

Time 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

R/NR $8/$10 $8/$10

“Mapping Your Route”

“Off-Ramp and the Beyond”

This class focuses on investment fundamentals including the effects of inflation and compounding and how to identify financial goals and time horizons. We will discuss risk and return and various financial instruments. It is geared for the 40-55 year old and anyone looking for a clearer understanding of investment concepts. • MN

For the pre-retiree with only a few years left until retirement and the new retiree, this class looks at the questions of “Will you have enough money?” and “How much annual income can your retirement portfolio provide?” You’ll learn how to supplement fixed income sources such as social security with your retirement savings, including the product type and investment strategies you should consider, and the best order to tap various accounts. • MN

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 1/20

Class # 413046-01 113046-01

Day TH W

Date 4/10 7/16

iPad Series

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Time 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

R/NR $8/$10 $8/$10

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Class # 413027-01 113083-01

Day TH W

Date 5/1 7/30

Time 6:30 - 7:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm

R/NR $8/$10 $8/$10

Learn about Social Networking, finding friends or interests, following, liking and sharing. We focus on Facebook and Pinterest. Look at Open Table for restaurants and Yelp for local items of interest. • MN

Min/Max: 2/8 Instructor: Wanda Schlafly

This workshop helps you to get started with your new iPad. Set up your iPad with your own personal preferences. Establish you AppleID, set up your email account and choose personal settings and defaults. We show you iTunes and the App Store. We will discuss iCloud. Choose and download several Apps to get started and even learn a few tips and tricks. • MN

Date 4/7 6/9

Min/Max: 1/20

Let’s Be Social

I have an iPad, Now What?

Class # 471039-01 171050-01

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Day M M

Time 9:00 - 11:00 am 9:00 - 11:00 am

R/NR $29/$41 $29/$41

Class # 471040-01 171051-01

Date 4/28 6/23

Day M M

Time 9:00 - 11:00 am 9:00 - 11:00 am

R/NR $29/$41 $29/$41

Great to See You Learn to set up and use different apps for video chatting. We can see and talk with far-away friends and family (for free!). Explore FaceTime, Skype and Google+ hangout. • MN

Class # 471041-01 171052-01

Date 5/19 6/30

Day M M

Time 9:00 - 11:00 am 9:00 - 11:00 am

R/NR $29/$41 $29/$41

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Adult Pet Programming Dog Improvement & Training Peggy Moran has been working professionally to educate dogs and their owners since 1975. Her background includes hosting seminars at veterinary conferences, training animal shelter personnel, and serving as the behavioral consultant to the American Dog Owners’ Association. Monica Moran has been training dogs professionally with her mother, Peggy Moran, since she was 12 years old. After attending the University of Chicago, where her studies focused on companion animals, Monica has returned to work as a full time dog behavioral trainer with Peggy. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. • MN Age: 12 years & up Instructors: Peggy & Monica Moran

CPR, First Aid and Safety Classes Age: 12 & up Min/Max:.10/15 Day: M R/NR: $40/$60 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Juli Wascher, American Red Cross of Greater Chicago certified provider

Adult CPR & AED Training Whether you need CPR certification for your job or simply want to learn this important life-saving skill, our hands-on training prepares participants to recognize and respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies in adults. This course also includes training in using an automated external defibrillator (AED) on an adult victim of sudden cardiac arrest. Certification is valid for two years. • MN Class # Date 113000-01 6/16

Day M

Time 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Min/Max 8/15

Infant & Child CPR Designed for childcare providers, teachers and parents, this focuses on rescue techniques for full arrest victims from new born to 12 years of age. The course also covers conscious and unconscious chocking along with rescue breathing. The use of an AED is discussed. Certification is valid for two years. • MN Class # Date 113001-01 7/7

Day M

Time 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Min/Max 8/15

Important for home and work safety, now is the time to learn first aid skills. Course covers determining unconsciousness, treating cuts, scrapes and burns, controlling bleeding, treating injuries to bones, muscles and joints and preventing and caring for sudden illness, including heat and cold emergencies. Certification is valid for three years. • MN

Dog Training: Theories Workshop This one-time 90 min workshop (without dogs attending) covers both dog behavioral modification and obedience training methods and techniques with the emphasis on “people training”. Discover how learning theory and positive reinforcement work together to help you realize your dog’s personal best. Improve your leadership and canine communication skills and change your dog’s behavior in just one lesson—without the employment of punishment! This unique approach allows you to customize you dog training at home, starting with an introductory lecture, discussion and follow-up questions and answers as preface to the dog training assessment workshop. • MN. Min/Max: 3/16 Class # 474000-02 474000-01 474000-03

Date Day 5/10 SA 4/26 SA 5/24 SA

Time 9:30-11:00 10:00-11:30 10:00-11:30

R/NR $38/57 $38/57 $38/57

Dog Training: Assessment Workshop Get a personalized evaluation of your dog and your training needs in this 90-minute, small group workshop. Practice your homework from the Dog Training Theories workshop with guidance and feedback from Peggy and Monica. • MN. Min/Max: 3/8 Class # Date Day Time R/NR 474001-01 4/19 SA 9:30-11:00 $38/57 474001-03 5/17 SA 9:30-11:00 $38/57 474001-02 5/3 SA 10:00-11:30 $38/57 474001-04 5/31 SA 10:00-11:30 $38/57 Completion of Dog Training Workshops required to attend drop-in training classes.

Dog Improvement Training Classes: 4-Lesson Course

First Aid

Class # Date 413002-01 4/10 113002-01 8/11

Location: Lincoln Center

Day TH M

Spring/Summer 2014

Time Min/Max 6:00 - 9:30 pm 8/15 6:00 - 9:30 pm 8/15

Continue applying and refining concepts and applications learned in the introductory workshops. Learn how to prepare you dog for pet-assisted therapy visits, to test for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, or just to be a well-mannered and cooperative companion. All dogs must have a current, signed health certificate from your vet indicating that your dog has had all shots and is in good health and free from communicable diseases and parasites. • MN Min/Max: 6/12 R/NR: $90/$135 Class # Topic Date Day Time 174009-01 Manners & Socialization 6/7 - 6/28 SA 10:00--11:00am 174009-02 Obedience for Family Pets 6/7 - 6/28 SA 11:15am-12:15pm 174009-03 AKC Canine Good Citizen 7/12 - 8/2 SA 10:00-11:00am 174009-04 Therapy Dog 7/12 - 8/2 SA 11:15-12:15pm

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Adult Dating Coaching

Hunter Safety Education

Dating has dramatically changed in the 21st Century! Find out from a Certified Professional Dating Coach how to instantly get a tidal wave of new dates. Learn to crack the code when writing your online dating profile, how your photos should look when internet dating and absorb why prospects don’t call back after a few dates (there is one reason most singles don’t know.) Learn how to negotiate the terms of the relationship and many more strategic and tactical tips that will result in you never ending up at the singles table at a wedding again. This class is perfect for anyone who simply does not like where their dating life is going or their current relationship. • MN

State-certified volunteer educators teach the basics of safe hunting, including hunter responsibility, wildlife management, firearm, ammunition and archery safety, first aid and survival techniques. Passing a Hunter Safety class is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1980 who wants an Illinois hunting license. This course also meets the requirements for adult hunters in many other states. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 16. Participants must attend all classroom sessions and pass a written exam to receive a certificate. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with their children. • MN

Age: 25 - 55 Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 4/12 Instructor: Lisa Lombardi, CPC

Class # 413068-01 413068-02 413068-03

Day M TU TU

Age: Recommended for ages 12 & up Min/Max: 10/50 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Certified volunteers

Date 4/14 5/13 8/5

Time 7:00 - 9:30 pm 7:00 - 9:30 pm 7:00 - 9:30 pm

R/NR $35/$53 $35/$53 $35/$53

Class # Date 413004-01 4/8 - 4/17 113004-01 7/8 - 7/17

Day TU & TH TU & TH

Time 7:00 - 10:00 pm 7:00 - 10:00 pm

R/NR $10/$15 $10/$15

Beginner Line Dancing

Intermediate Line Dancing

This co-ed class is for brand new line dancers or for people who enjoy easy dances. Line dancing is fun exercise, good for your memory, and it gives you an opportunity to meet new people and try new things! In this beginner class, learn easy dances like “Electric Slide”, “Little Rumba” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”. Requests are welcome in class. The dress code is casual. Gym shoes are encouraged unless you are dying to wear cowboy boots. No class April 18. • CV

Previous experience in line dancing is essential. If you know how to do grapevines, shuffles, and rock steps, you are good to go! In this intermediate class, we will learn dances like “ZJ Ozzy’s Funk”, “Mucara Walk”, and more. Requests are welcome in class. The dress code is casual. Gym shoes are encouraged unless you are dying to wear cowboy boots.No class April 18. • CV Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 8/50 Instructor: Susan Shields

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 8/50 Instructor: Susan Shields

Class # 471043-01 471043-02 471043-03 471043-04 171043-01 171043-02 171043-03 171043-04 171043-05 171043-06

Day TH TH F F TH TH TH F F F

Class # 471044-01 471044-01 471044-03 471044-04 171044-01 171044-02 171044-03 171044-04 171044-05 171044-06

Day TH TH F F TH TH TH F F F

Date 4/10 - 5/1 5/8 - 5/29 4/4 - 5/2 5/9 - 5/30 6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28 6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 8/1 8/8 - 8/29

Time 9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 9:30-10:30 am 9:30-10:30 am 9:30 - 10:30 am 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm

R/NR $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16

Find yourself free on a Thursday morning or Friday night? Drop in on a Line Dancing Class. If you pay at the door, the fee is $4 for Residents and $5 for Non-residents per class.

Popcorn Matinee Join the fun as we present a combination of new and classic feature films on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Movies are advertised at Lincoln Center. Snack on some free popcorn while you enjoy the show! • CV

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Time 10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 8:00-9:00 pm 8:00-9:00 pm 10:30-11:30 am 10:30-11:30 am 10:30 -11:30 am 8:00-9:00 pm 8:00-9:00 pm 8:00-9:00 pm

R/NR $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16 $12/$16

Brown Bag Bingo Co-sponsored by the Jr. Woman’s Club of Downers Grove

Drop-Ins Welcome

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Day: TH Fee: FREE

Date 4/10 - 5/1 5/8 - 5/29 4/4 - 5/2 5/9 - 5/30 6/5 - 6/26 7/10 - 7/31 8/7 - 8/28 6/6 - 6/27 7/11 - 8/1 8/8 - 8/29

Min/Max: 10/80 Date: 4/10 - 5/22 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

It’s a Bingo bonanza on the last Wednesday of each month! Get the party started early by bringing a lunch and eating it with the group. Social hour/ lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. Bingo starts at 12:30 p.m. • CV Age: Adult Min/Max: 10/120 Dates: 4/30, 5/28, 6/25, 7/30 & 8/27 Time: 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Location: Lincoln Center Day: W R/NR: $1/$2 at the door

Pokeno! It’s easy to learn and as much fun as Bingo! Pokeno is played like Bingo but with a ‘deck of cards’ theme. Playing twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. • CV Age: Adult Min/Max: 10/120 Location: Lincoln Center Dates: 4/8, 4/22, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10, 6/24, 7/8, 7/22, 8/12 & 8/26 Day: TU Time:11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $1

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Adult Artist Drop-in

Dinner and A Movie

Do you paint, draw or “dabble” in the arts? Come and join your fellow artists in a drop-in program at Lincoln Center. The room is available for you and others to share your passion. Please bring your own art supplies. The drop-in program does not offer instructional lessons. • CV

Are you a movie fan? Then we have the perfect, affordable evening out for you! Enjoy an early catered dinner with friends followed by a movie. Movie choice will be made in July. • CV

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Day: TU Fee: FREE

Min/Max: 10/80 Date: 4/1 - 5/27 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am

Class # 171001-01

Are you a movie fan? Then we have the perfect, affordable evening out for you! Enjoy an early catered dinner with friends followed by a movie. This classic musical about the dawn of a new age in American cinema is filled with catchy tunes, dazzling dance numbers, and a lot of laughs! • CV

Class # 471001-01

Date 4/21

Min/Max: 30/100

Day Time R/NR M 5:00 - 8:00 pm $10/$12

Bingo De Mayo! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with a Mexican lunch and bingo. • CV Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day 471002-01 5/5 M

Min/Max: 30/100

Time 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Date 8/18

Min/Max: 30/100

Day Time M 5:00 - 8:00 pm

R/NR $10/$12

Craft Club

Dinner and a Movie - Singin’ in the Rain

Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

R/NR $8/$10

Let your creative juices flow. Help make fun and creative projects and decorations for Active Adult Center parties in this weekly social group. Refreshments are served weekly. • CV Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Day: TU Fee: FREE

Putt-ing and Pastry - Mini Golf Breakfast League Think you can sink a hole-in-one? Participants golf 18 holes each week followed by a continental breakfast on the course. Awards will be presented on the last day. Grab a partner and register as a team or register as an individual and you will be placed with a partner. It’s ‘donut holes-in-one’ for everyone! No class July 4. • CV Age: Adult Location: McCollum Miniature Golf

Class # 171016-01

All American Picnic and Bingo

Min/Max: 10/40 Date: 4/1 - 5/27 Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am

Date 6/20 - 8/15

Day F

Min/Max: 6/18

Time R/NR 9:00 - 10:30 am $30/$45

Come and join us for a beautiful day outdoors! Proudly wear your read, white and blue as we enjoy our favorite grilled fare and play bingo. • CV Age: Adult Location: Gilbert Park Class # Date Day 171035-01 6/27 F

Stepping Out Walking Club

Min/Max: 20/100

Time 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

R/NR $10/$12

Christmas in July Get in the holly jolly spirit in July! We’ll deck the halls, trim the tree, decorate some gingerbread, and enjoy a festive lunch • CV Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day 171039-01 7/24 TH

Min/Max: 30/100

Time 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

R/NR $10/$12

Ice Cream Social Beat the Heat! Come join us for a cool and refreshing treat. Ice cream and all your favorite toppings will be provided. • CV Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center Class # Date Day 171034-01 8/7 TH

Min/Max: 30/100

Time 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Spring/Summer 2014

R/NR $2/$3

The Stepping Out Walking Club travels each week to local parks in Downers Grove and the surrounding area for friendship and fitness. Carpooling is available from Lincoln Center. Schedules, maps and details are available in April. An orientation takes place on Thursday, May 29, at 9:00 a.m. • CV Age: Adult Location: Various Parks

Class # 171010-01

Date 6/5 - 9/25

Day TH

Min/Max: 6/18

Time R/NR 9:00 am $18/$20

Bridge Lessons If you have never played bridge or just need to sharpen your skills, bridge lessons start you on your way to a stimulating and fun leisure activity. No class May 26. • CV Age: Adult Location: Lincoln Center

Class # 471004-01 171004-01 171004-02

Date 4/7 - 6/2 6/9 - 7/28 8/4 - 8/25

Min/Max: 4/25 Instructor: Pat Balsamo

Day

Time

M M M

10:00 - 11:30 am $20/$30 10:00 - 11:30 am $20/$30 10:00 - 11:30 am $10/$15

R/NR

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Downers Grove Park District Active Adult Center Lincoln Center • 935 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 • 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 activities are located at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. See the Adult General Interest section beginning on page 78 for programs and special events. The Center offers many weekly activities including:

Cards & Games

Leisure Activities & Programs

Lifelong Learning

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Program details can be found in the Adult General Interest section

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Billiards Bridge (Lessons and Duplicate) Bunco Canasta Chess Dominoes Pinochle Poker Rummikub Scrabble

Social Clubs • Craft Club • Red Hat Chapter • Senior Men’s Group

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Acrylic and Oil Painting Artist’s Drop-In Program Bingo Line Dancing Mini Golf League Popcorn Matinee Movies Theme Parties Walking Program

Book Club Defensive Driving Class Rules of the Road Volunteer Opportunities

Services & Benefits • Blood Pressure Screening • Golf (Discounted Rate) • Income Tax Assistance (AARP) • Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) • Transportation Assistance (RTA Cards) • Prairie State Legal

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Adult Active Adult Center Activities

DETACH AND POST for a friendly reminder!

Activity

Day(s)

Time

Fee

Participation

Bridge Lessons

Monday

10:00 - 11:30 am

$20/30

Registration

Billiards

Monday - Friday

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Dominoes

Monday

12:30 - 3:30 pm

Free

Drop in

Rules of the Road

Mondays - Varied Schedule

1:30 - 3:30 pm

Free

Registration

Chess Club

Monday

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Scrabble

First and Last Monday of the Month

12:30 – 3:30 pm

Free

Drop in

Artists Drop In

Tuesday

9:00 - 11:00 am

Free

Drop in

Canasta

3rd Tuesday of the Month

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Craft Club

Tuesday September through May

9:00 - 11:00 am

Free

Drop in

Pinochle

Tuesday

12:15 - 3:30 pm

Free

Drop in

Progressive Bridge

Tuesday

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Pokeno

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

$1/$2

Drop in

Red Hats Book Club

2nd Tuesday of the Month

9:30 - 10:30 am

Free

Red Hat Members

Tax Preparation

Tuesday and Thursday Feb - April

12:00 - 4:00 pm

Free

Registration

Bingo

Last Wednesday of the Month

12:30 - 2:00 pm

$1/$2

Drop in

Poker (Friendly)

Wednesday and Friday

1:00 - 3:15 pm

Free

Drop in

Bunco

2nd Thursday of the Month

10:00 - 11:00 am

Free

Drop in

Rummikub

Thursday

9:15 - 11:00 am

Free

Drop in

Game Time

Thursday

9:15 - 11:00 am

Free

Drop in

Men’s Group

1st and 3rd Thursday

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Party Bridge

Thursday

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Free

Drop in

Poker (Competitive)

Thursday

11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Free

Drop in

Popcorn Matinee

2nd and 4th Thursday of April & May

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Duplicate Bridge

Friday

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Free

Drop in

Poker (Competitive)

Friday

10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Free

Drop in

Spring/Summer 2014

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Adult Travel and Tours Trips are open to all ages unless otherwise noted. A responsible adult must accompany all children under the age of 16. Departure/return locations: LC = Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue Activity Key 1 = Light Physical Activity - Minimal Walking/Stairs Involved 2 = Moderate Physical Activity - Walking/Stairs Involved 3 = Heavy Physical Activity - Maximum Walking/Stairs Involved

Chicago History Pedway Tour Chicago’s Finest Tours Activity level 3 The “story” of Chicago is an amazing account of how a swampland located at the intersection of a lazy prairie river and Lake Michigan transformed into one of the world’s leading “Alpha” cities. Listen as our tour guides thoughtfully describe those forging events that help shaped the city in to perhaps one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Enjoy viewing the numerous archival photos and listen closely to our guides stories that were each chosen specifically to bring Chicago’s history to life right before your eyes. Tours are conducted in Chicago’s indoor heated Pedway with plenty of places to sit and relax while listening to great storytelling. Lunch included. Deadline to register is March 21. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $55/$57

Min/Max: 10/38 Location: Chicago, IL

Class # Date Day Time 475015-01 4/4 F Departs LC at 10:00 am and returns at 5:00 pm

Million Dollar Quartet at the Apollo Theater Activity level 1 Million Dollar Quartet is the smash-hit musical inspired by the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life, featuring a score of rock hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,”“Fever,”“That’s All Right,”“Sixteen Tons,”“Great Balls of Fire,”“Walk the Line,”“Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,”“Who Do You Love?,”“Matchbox,”“Folsom Prison Blues,”“Hound Dog” and more. Lunch included. Deadline to register is April 2. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $82/$84

Min/Max: 10/38 Location: Chicago, IL

Class # Date Day Time 475000-01 4/23 W Departs LC at 10:00 am and returns at 5:00 pm

Les Miserable at Drury Lane Theater Activity level 1 Drury Lane will begin its 30th anniversary season with one of the world’s most iconic musical classics - a sweeping tale of romance, passion, suspense and redemption. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Misérables travels through three turbulent decades of 19th century France. Convict Jean Valjean is on the run, hunted relentlessly by Javert for breaking his parole. Valjean must leave his past behind and keep his vow to raise the young orphan Cosette. With revolution in the air and Javert closing in, Valjean has no choice but to fight for his life and sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves. Les Misérables is the recipient of over 50 international theater awards and is considered the world’s longest running musical. Lunch in the dining room is included in the fee. Deadline to register is May 1. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $65/$67

Min/Max: 20/38 Location: Oak Brook, IL

Class # Date Day Time 475002-01 5/15 TH Departs LC at 11:00 am and returns at 4:00 pm

Anderson Japanese Garden Activity level 2 In our hectic and stressful world, Anderson Japanese Gardens opens minds to a different culture while offering guests a place of peace and tranquility where they will find healing, renewal, inspiration, and a re-energized soul. This authentic Japanese Garden is maintained by the highest of standards that touches the soul of our guests. With grace, elegance, and gentle awareness we exemplify the Japanese cultural heritage of respectful humility in service to people of all cultures. Trip includes lunch. Deadline to register is May 6. • CV Age: 21 years & up R/NR: $38/$40

Min/Max: 8/14 Location: Rockford, IL

Class # Date Day Time 475001-01 5/20 TU Departs LC at 8:00 am and returns at 4:30 pm

Golden Gals - White Pines Dinner Theater Activity level 1 A warm welcome is waiting for you at White Pines Dinner Theatre near Oregon, Illinois and White Pines State Park! Enjoy a live stage show with talented singers, actors and comedians and a delicious home cooked meal! Guests love the nostalgic musicals and charming entertainers who perform in the White Pines intimate 125-seat, open-beamed log cabin lodge. Golden Gals is a musical sketch comedy featuring four “mature”“women” sharing a house, laughs, and strange situations together. Think the Golden Girls with more music and songs. Classic scenes and repartee will keep the audience laughing. Includes a fabulous home-cooked buffet with three meats, salads, vegetable du jour, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh-baked breads, beverage and dessert. Deadline to register is May 22. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $60/$62

Min/Max: 20/48 Location: Oregon, IL

Class # Date Day Time 175016-01 6/12 TH Departs LC at 10:00 am and returns at 5:00 pm

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Adult Belle of the Rock Paddle Boat Tour Activity level 2 Visit one of the seven wonders of Illinois. This land and water tour offers views of Starved Rock both from the Illinois Waterway Visitors Center and again while on the river. See the best view of the legendary Starved Rock from the water. Tour includes a hot lunch buffet at Starved Rock Lodge in the rustic dining room, a relaxing trolley ride, and a one-hour river cruise on the historic Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle-wheel boat. Both the trolley and river tours are narrated by enthusiastic docents. Bring your camera! Deadline to register is June 3. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $64/$66

Min/Max: 25/47 Location: Utica, IL

Class # Date Day Time 175015-01 6/17 TU Departs LC at 9:30 am and returns at 5:00 pm

Spirit of Chicago Lunch Cruise Activity level 1 Step aboard the vibrant Spirit of Chicago and delight in the spectacular skyline views, bountiful buffet dining, exceptional service and plus lively & engaging entertainment. Deadline to register is June 26. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $65/$67 Class # Date 175017-01 7/10

Min/Max: 20/38 Location: Chicago, IL Day Time TH Departs LC at 10:30 am and returns at 4:30 pm

Legacy Girls Lunch Show at White Fence Farm Activity level 1 The Legacy Girls invite you on a trip back to the Fabulous Fifties and Sixties! Get ready to rock to the songs that shaped the decades! From the Rockers to the Girl Group, the teen idols to Elvis Presley, the Legacy Girls bring their own sassy style to all your favorites including… Lunch features White Fence Farm famous 4-piece fried chicken meal. Deadline to register is June 7. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $55/$57

Min/Max: 20/38 Location: Romeoville, IL

Class # Date Day Time 175014-02 7/21 M Departs LC at 10:30 am and returns at 3:00 pm

Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, IN Activity level 1 It is your lucky day! Join us as we travel to the “Las-Vegas Casino” of the Midwest! It’s a short ride to Hammond, Indiana to play on any one of their 3,200 slot machines or sit at any of their 100 table games. This facility includes an unbelievable 350,000 square feet of luxurious entertainment. You’ll get a fantastic buffet lunch and $10 slot play card. Deadline to register is July 21. • CV Age: 21 years & up R/NR: $20/$22

Min/Max: 25/38 Location: Hammond, IN

Class # Date Day Time 175019-01 8/4 M Departs LC at 9:30 am and returns at 4:45 pm

Roaring 20’s Tour - Chicago’s Finest Tours Activity level 3 1920s Chicago was the place to be! The horizon was filled with new skyscrapers reaching for the heavens, the town was “dry” but no one went thirsty and the nighttime air was thick with laughter and the cool sound of Jazz! Sound interesting? Please join us on our newest summer tour; Chicago’s Roaring 20s: “Buildings, booze and Jazz Tour”. This tour will feature a discussion of Chicago’s roaring 20s and how this era was symbolized by a building bonanza, gangsters and speakeasies and the cultural influence of Jazz. The 1920s were an age of seismic social and political change and no other city shined brighter than the “Windy City” during this tumultuous era in America! Deadline to register is August 1. • CV Age: Adult R/NR: $55/$57

Min/Max: 10/38 Location: Chicago, IL

Class # Date Day Time 175018-01 8/15 F Departs LC at 10:00 am and returns at 4:30 pm

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Adult Services

AARP Smart Driver Course

All services are designed for adults 55 years and older. Register by calling the Lincoln Center at 630.963.1300.

Successful completion of the two-day safety course may qualify those over 55 for a reduction in their liability insurance plan. The program is not connected with the written driving exam. • CV

Big Plans Ahead We have big plans for 2014, from additional trips to Welcome Wednesdays to benefits for loyal members. We have a lot of ideas and also want to hear from you! If you have any suggestions for programs or trips that you would like to see offered in 2014, please contact Cori Veverka at 630.963.1300 or cveverka@dgparks.org.

Dial-A-Ride Transportation Services Dial-A-Ride · 630.719.6685 Dial-A-Ride is a service sponsored by Downers Grove Township. Township residents aged 65 or better, or who have a qualified disability, may travel anywhere within the township or to Hinsdale Hospital from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Riders must have an RTA pass, which can be applied for at the Township office. Rides must be reserved at least two days in advance by calling the Township office at 630.719.6685 for details. The fare is $5 for each one-way trip.

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers are vital to the Active Adults Center. Volunteerism is one of the easiest and best ways to become involved and the primary way many services are provided. Volunteers enjoy the many benefits of volunteering, including meeting new people, learning new skills, accomplishing projects and assisting behind the scenes with monthly parties and special events.

Scarlett Bloomers Red Hat Chapter Ladies! Join the red-hatted revolution! From monthly themed luncheons and slumber-less overnight parties to weekly game clubs and luncheon trips, the Downers Grove Park District Scarlett Bloomers does it all. To join the Scarlett Bloomers Red Hat Chapter, contact the Active Adult Center at 630.963.1300.

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Adult Location: Lincoln Center Age:

Date 5/7 & 5/8 7/2 & 7/3

10/30 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Min/Max: Time:

Day Fee W/TH AARP Member $15/Non-Member $20 W/TH AARP Member $15/Non-Member $20

Rules of the Road Driving Exam Review Sponsored by the State of Illinois, prepare for the general written and road sign exam and updates on Rules of the Road. • CV

Adult Location: Lincoln Center Date 8/18 Age:

10/30 Time: 10:00am - 2:00 pm Day R/NR M Free Min/Max:

Senior Health – Insurance Program – S.H.I.P. Trained volunteers are available to assist you in completing medical forms and evaluating your personal insurance policies and Medicare Part D programs. Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Appointments are scheduled by calling 630.963.1300.

National Health & Fitness Day and Older American Month Celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day and Older Americans Month at Active Adult Center. The AAC will be having an open house on May 28th. Bring a friend and enjoy a morning of light snacks, prizes and camaraderie. An activity schedule will be available May 5, 2014. For details, contact the Lincoln Center at 630.963.1300.

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M u seu m Downers Grove Park District Museum Preserving History’s Future! Experience your heritage at the Downers Grove Park District Museum. Take a glimpse back into a past which nostalgia has gently etched in our memories. Exercise your mind and expand your knowledge of the community around you. Through varied exhibitions and programs, you’ll discover your Museum and the history of your village.

Downers Grove Park District Museum Location:

Wandschneider Park 831 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515

Phone: 630.963.1309 Fax:

630.963.0496

Office & Research/Public Tour Hours: (Year-round)

Monday - Saturday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Group Tours:

By appointment only

Admission:

Donations appreciated

Contact the Museum at 630.963.1309 for more information or to book special programs.

Museum Exhibits Catalog homes of Downers Grove. An exhibit highlighting the Catalog home manufacturers and styles found in Downers Grove. This free exhibit is on display in the museum annex through June 27, 2014.

Museum Outreach Programs! Let the Museum bring history to you! Learn about genealogy, preserving your family heirlooms and the Museum profession. Explore your community’s history and hone your inner historian while enjoying one of our entertaining and educational programs. Programs can be tailored to your group’s interests and age level and includes a hands-on component.

Scout & Youth Group Programs - Embark Upon an Unforgettable Historical Adventure! The Museum offers a variety of hands-on, educational programs for scouts and organized youth groups. Sharpen your thinking skills and explore your community’s past with a fun group activity. Topics include maps of Downers Grove, historic architecture, cemetery walks and Victorian manners and games. Programs can be tailored for your group’s age level and specific interests. Programs may fulfill some Scout Badge requirements.

Birthday Parties Have a Historic Birthday at the Museum! Celebrate your birthday with historic games and fun before opening your presents and enjoying your cake in the Museum’s program room or outside in Wandschneider Park. Programs are customized for your child’s interests and age. Kids love the hands-on programs and activities on their big day. Call the Museum to book your birthday party today! Each 1½-hour birthday party at the Museum includes: • 45- to 60-minute historic game program led by Museum Staff • Use of Museum’s program room or outside area in Wandschneider Park • Use of dishes • Time for opening gifts and eating cake Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Participants provide their own refreshments. Fees: $90/party (max. 10 children) $5 each additional child (up to 10 total)

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M u s e u m / M a r- D u k e Far m NEW

Basics of Seed-Lending

FREE

Independence Day Ceremony

How do You Borrow a Seed? You will soon find out, when the Downers Grove Park District Museum welcomes the Liberty Gardens Seed-Lending Library to its new home at the Museum! The seeds will be lent free to all those who attend the free instructional orientation session. Founder, Vicki Nowicki, will be offering heirloom and open-pollinated seeds for flowers, vegetables and herbs. Find some seeds to love, grow them out and leave a few plants for seed. That’s how you return what you borrowed and still create a surplus to share.

Honor America’s birthday with your friends and neighbors. Celebrate the occasion with a patriotic speech from one of the nation’s founding fathers. • JB

Come and be a part of a new way to build and maintain seed security for our future. To accommodate everyone, we have scheduled two orientation meetings. Registration Required • JB

These field trips are for kids interested in learning more about the history of DuPage County. Kids spend the afternoon at a local museum soaking up the history of the people, places and events in DuPage County. Fee includes transportation and museum admission, drop-off and pick-up at the Museum Annex, 831 Maple Avenue. • JB Age: 8 - 13 years Min/Max: 8/13 R/NR:$25/$38 Location: Meet at Museum Instructor: Museum Staff Class # Destination Date Day Time 420022-01 Cantigny/First Division Museum 4/26 SA 12:00 - 4:00 pm 420022-02 Naper Settlement 5/10 SA 12:00 - 4:00 pm 420022-03 Kline Creek Farm 5/24 SA 12:00 - 4:00 pm

Age: 12 years & up

Location: The Museum

Class#

Date Day Time

420011-01 420011-02

4/12 4/26

SA SA

R/NR: FREE

2:00 - 3:00 pm 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Country in the Park

FREE FAMILY EVENT

Visit Wandschneider Park for a little bit of the country in the park and view demonstrations on blacksmithing, butter making, sheep shearing, heirloom gardening and more. Visit with calves, sheep, chickens and pigs and celebrate the rural heritage of Downers Grove! • JB Age: All ages

Location: The Museum

Date

Day

Time

Fee

5/3

12:00 - 4:00 pm

FREE

Father-Son Paper Airplane Creations Be an aviator on paper! Fathers and sons, join us for an afternoon of creating a variety of paper airplanes. Learn different folding methods and see how far your plane flies. This class is for one adult and one child. No siblings please. • JB Age: 5 years & up

Min/Max: 4/12

Location: The Museum

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Date

Day

Time

R/NR

120017-01

8/16

1:30 - 3:00 pm

$15/$23 per pair

Catalog Homes and Historic Downers Grove Bus Tour Join museum staff on a leisurely two-hour narrated bus tour of Sears Catalog Homes and historic Downers Grove sites. The tour begins and ends at the Museum Annex. • JB Age: 12 years & up R/NR: $20/$30 Class #

Min/Max: 8/13 Day: SA

Location: The Museum Annex

Date Topic

120016-01 6/21 Historic Downers Grove & Sears Homes 120016-02 7/19 Historic Downers Grove & Sears Homes 120016-03 8/16 Historic Downers Grove & Sears Homes

Time 10:00 am –12:00 pm 10:00 am –12:00 pm 10:00 am –12:00 pm

Age: All ages Date: 7/4

Location: Fishel Park, Veterans Memorial Pavilion Day: F Time: 2:30 pm

Field Trip Saturdays

American Girl Doll Hawaiian Luau Dress-up and bring your favorite American Girl Doll to the Museum for a special Hawaiian themed party. Enjoy scrumptious treats and share stories about your doll. • JB Age: 6 - 12 years Min/Max: 5/10 Location: The Museum R/NR: $15/$23 Class # Date Day Time 120012-01 6/20 F 1:30 - 3:00 pm

Mar-Duke Farm 6800 S. Main Street Downers Grove, IL The Mar-Duke Farm garden plots are located between Greenbriar Medical Center and Divine Savior Church. Plots are 20 x 30 feet. Four raised beds (4 x 11 feet) are available on a first come, first served basis to those with disabilities and gardeners who cannot work at ground level. Renewal letters for current Mar-Duke Gardeners will be mailed in January, 2014. New Plot Registration will be held at the Lincoln Center (935 Maple Ave.) on Saturday, March 1 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. See a map of available garden plots and register at the Lincoln Center on or after March 1st. • SF Residents: $38/plot Non-residents: $56/plot Resident Seniors*: $27/plot Non-resident Seniors*: $40/plot *Senior rates are for those 62 years and older.

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S ummer Ca m p 2014 Summer Camp It’s your chance to play at the Downers Grove Park District!

Summer Camp Philosophy We believe in enriching activities that encourage social and emotional growth, promote respect and kindness toward others, and foster a sense of pride and honesty in both action and words. It is our goal to provide opportunities for campers to expand their knowledge and skills, experience fun-filled days, explore the outdoors, and develop lifelong friendships.

Camp Staff Each camp program is led by an adult director with experience in education, recreation or a related field. Counselors are a mix of high school and college students, parents, teachers and coaches. All staff attends a comprehensive training program which includes first aid, CPR, activity development, conflict resolution, customer service, safety and security.

Ratios/Enrollment Group sizes vary from camp to camp depending on age and activities. The average staff-to-camper ratio is 1:10. Camp programs for preschool-age children maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of approximately 1:8. Each camp program lists a minimum and maximum enrollment number. The minimum is the number of participants needed for the program to run. Maximum enrollment is based on space limitations and staff-to-camper ratios.

Facilities All camps include a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities. Camps that take place in a park area will not have immediate access to air-conditioned indoor facilities. During heat emergency days, accommodations will be made for indoor facilities and/or shaded areas.

Clothing Comfortable, light clothing is recommended. Open toe sandals are not allowed. Camp T-shirts must be worn during field trips.

Camp Registration Enrollment for summer camp programs will begin online on February 28 for residents only. Non-resident registration will begin March 10. Camps will accept registration on a first-come, first-served basis until filled. In order to ensure proper staff-to-camper ratios, advance registration is required. Registration received after 12:00 noon on the Wednesday after the first day of any given session may be subject to waitlist status.

Grade/Age Requirements Children attending Downers Grove Park District camps must be age or gradeappropriate as specified in the camp description. Grades refer to the grade the child will be entering at the start of the 2014/15 school year.

Parent Information Parent information packets and camp schedules will be mailed prior to camp. Select camp programs will schedule a parent orientation event prior to the start of the summer. The starting date of camps is subject to change based on the last day of school for School District 58. Beginning June 1, parents can access forms, calendars and general information at www.dgparks.org, click on “Recreation” then “Camp”.

Camp Forms For the safety of all children enrolled in Downers Grove Park District summer camps, a completed Child Information Sheet, emergency form and any applicable medical forms must be submitted with registration. Forms are available at our community centers as well as online.

Summer Camp Payment Plan Families with children enrolled in eight sessions of day camp and/or total registration fees of $1,000 or more qualify to participate in the District’s payment plan option by using MasterCard, Visa, AmEx or Discover. Please call the Park District at 630.963.1300 for more information. Plan ahead for summer camp fun!

4 Easy Ways To Register DROP-OFF OR MAIL-IN: Lincoln Center - 935 Maple Avenue Recreation Center - 4500 Belmont Road ONLINE: dgparks.org (REC Connect) FAX: 630.963.5884 (Registration form & credit card payment required.) 90

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Su m m e r Cam p Preschool Summer Camps Pee Wee Camp Is your child ready to begin his or her journey into independence? Pee Wee Camp is designed to help young children transition into a structured program, where gaining independence and fostering socialization skills are emphasized. A caring and comforting environment with experienced teachers are the heart of the program. Creative expression, circle time and motor skill development will help your child get ready for their next classroom adventure. Class structure is consistent with the fall ThreeSchool program, the stepping stone to the Lincoln Learning Center Preschool Program. Pull Ups™ are permitted. Child must be 2½ years old but not yet 3 years of age by June 3. • MN Age: 2½ years Location: Lincoln Center, Room G11 Class # Date Day 119100-01 6/23 - 7/30 M & W 119100-02 6/23 - 7/30 M & W 119100-03 6/24 - 7/31 TU & TH 119100-04 6/24 - 7/31 TU & TH

Min/Max: 8/12 | Time 9:15 - 10:15 am 10:30 - 11:30 am 9:15 - 10:15 am 10:30 - 11:30 am

R/NR $123/$185 $123/$185 $113/$170 $113/$170

Ready 4 Preschool Mini Camp Ready 4 Preschool Mini Camp combines the excitement of summer adventures with preschool-readiness themes that inspire children to learn and grow. The structure of camp is consistent with the Lincoln Learning Center preschool program, building a sense of continuity and familiarity. Themes are supplemented with crafts, songs, games, indoor and outdoor play. A nut-free snack is served during camp. Children are required to be potty trained. Children must be age-specified by September 1, 2014. • MP Min/Max: 10/17 Location: Lincoln Center Theme: Shapes to the Rescue Class # Age Date Day Time 119200-03 4 years 8/11 - 8/15 M,W,F 9:00 - 11:30 am 119200-04 3 years 8/12 - 8/14 TU & TH 9:00 - 11:30 am

R/NR $48/$72 $32/$48

Exploration Station Preschool campers have a blast making new friends while enjoying stimulating activities in a supportive atmosphere. Creativity and imagination abound as campers actively engage in their world through arts & crafts, stories, songs, indoor and outdoor games and free play time. Camp activities enhance social skills and ease separation anxiety. Camp includes a daily nut-free snack. Children must be age specified within one week after the start of the class and pottytrained (no Pull Ups™). **No camp July 4th. • MN Location: Lincoln Center

Min/Max: 9/15 or 17

SESSION A: Class # 119000-01 119000-02 119000-03 119000-04* 119000-05 119000-06 119000-07 119000-08* 119000-09 119000-10

Age 3 years 3 years 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years 3 years 3 years 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years 3 - 5 years

Date 6/9 - 7/2** 6/9 - 7/2 6/9 - 7/2** 6/9 - 7/2** 6/10 - 7/3 6/10 - 7/3 6/10 - 7/3 6/10 - 7/3 6/10 - 7/3 6/10 - 7/3

Day Time M, W, F 9:00 - 11:30 am M & W 9:00 - 11:30 am M, W, F 9:00 - 11:30 am M, W, F 8:45 - 11:45 am TU & TH 9:00 - 11:30 am TU & TH 9:00 - 11:30 am TU & TH 9:00 - 11:30 am TU & TH 8:45 - 11:45 am TU, W, TH 12:15 - 2:45 pm TU & TH 12:15 - 2:45 pm

R/NR $137/$206 $91/$137 $137/$206 $164/$246 $91/$137 $91/$137 $91/$137 $109/$164 $137/$206 $91/$137

R/NR $171/$257 $114/$171 $171/$257 $205/$308 $103/$155 $103/$155 $103/$155 $123/$185 $160/$240 $103/$155

SESSION B: No camp July 4. Class # 119000-11 119000-12 119000-13 119000-14* 119000-15 119000-16 119000-17 119000-18* 119000-19 119000-20

Age 3 years 3 years 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years 3 years 3 years 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years 4 - 5 years 3 - 5 years

Date 7/7 - 8/8 7/7 - 8/6 7/7 - 8/8 7/7 - 8/8 7/8 - 8/7 7/8 - 8/7 7/8 - 8/7 7/8 - 8/7 7/8 - 8/7 7/8 - 8/7

*The extended hours camp gives three full hours of fun with drop-off and pickup times that coincide with the Adventure Camp half-day hours.

Safety Town Safety Town is a nationally recognized safety education program presented by the Downers Grove Police Department, Downers Grove Junior Women’s Club, Downers Grove Park District and teen volunteers. A mini safety town, complete with kid-sized buildings, street signs and sidewalks, provides an environment where children learn pedestrian, passenger and at-home safety. Children ride big wheel trikes and enjoy visits by local school bus and fire department staff, while learning bike, school bus and fire safety lessons. Families are invited to Graduation Day on the last day of each session, where children receive a certificate and share their learning experience. Each child receives an official Safety Town T-shirt and class picture. A detailed program outline is provided prior to the start of the program. Child must be entering Kindergarten and be age specified by September 1.

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Grade: Location: Recreation Center Class # Date Day 118800-01 8/4 - 8/8 M-F 118800-02 8/4 - 8/8 M-F 118800-03 8/11 - 8/15 M-F 118800-04 8/11 - 8/15 M-F

Min/Max: 20/40

R/NR: $24/$35

Time 9:00 - 10:30 am 11:15 am - 12:45 pm 9:00 - 10:30 am 11:15 am - 12:45 pm

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S ummer Ca mp Adventure Camp Make memories that last a lifetime! Adventure Camp offers children a traditional day camp experience including group games, sports, skits, songs, stories, swimming, field trips, crafts and team building activities. Adventure Camp follows the motto: Play fair, play hard…doing your best is more important than being the best. No camp July 4*. • MN

Camp Hours Grade: Entering 1st - 5th Min/Max: 40/85 Day: M - F Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm R/NR: $126/$145 *R/NR: $101/$116 Location: Hummer Park Pavilion Class # 119500-01 119500-02 119500-03 119500-04 119500-05 119500-06 119500-07 119500-08 119500-09 119500-10 119500-11

Date 6/9 - 6/13 6/16 - 6/20 6/23 - 6/27 *6/30 - 7/4 7/7 - 7/11 7/14 - 7/18 7/21 - 7/25 7/28 - 8/1 8/4 - 8/8 8/11 - 8/15 8/18 - 8/22

Before Hours (6:30-8:30am)

After Hours (4:00-6:00pm)

Designed for participants in Adventure Camp and Teen Trekkers, the Before Hours program offers working parents an option for full-day care during the summer! A supervised, low-key setting is provided. Activities range from organized games to board games, andcrafts. Participants interact in mixed-age groups during before hours program. No camp July 4*.

Designed for participants in Adventure Camp and Teen Trekkers, the After Hours program offers working parents an option for full-day care during the summer! A supervised, low-key setting is provided. Activities range from organized games to board games, and crafts. Participants interact in mixed-age groups during after hours program. No camp July 4*.

Grade: 1st - 9th Location: Hummer Park Pavilion R/NR: $29/$33

Class # 119600-01 119600-02 119600-03 119600-04 119600-05 119600-06

Date 6/9 - 6/13 6/16 - 6/20 6/23 - 6/27 *6/30 - 7/4 7/7 - 7/11 7/14 - 7/18

Min/Max: 15/50 Day: M - F *R/NR: $24/$27 Class # 119600-07 119600-08 119600-09 119600-10 119600-11

Date 7/21 - 7/25 7/28 - 8/1 8/4 - 8/8 8/11 - 8/15 8/18 - 8/22

Class # 119600-12 119600-13 119600-14 119600-15 119600-16 119600-17

Date 6/9 - 6/13 6/16 - 6/20 6/23 - 6/27 *6/30 - 7/4 7/7 - 7/11 7/14 - 7/18

Min/Max: 15/50 Day: M - F *R/NR: $24/$27 Class # 119600-18 119600-19 119600-20 119600-21 119600-22

Date 7/21 - 7/25 7/28 - 8/1 8/4 - 8/8 8/11 - 8/15 8/18 - 8/22

Teen Trekkers 2014 Why spend a summer at home with nothing to do when you can be adventurous with Teen Trekkers? Each week we will travel around Chicago and the suburbs experiencing interactive, action-packed days with old friends, while developing new friendships. Favorite past trips include: Six Flags Great America, Navy Pier, Xtreme Trampoline, Game Works, Rock Climbing, a variety of water parks, Laser Tag and much more! Teen Trekkers 2014 will feature some of our favorite trips, as well as brand new ones! Don’t miss out on these spectacular opportunities to make memories and friendships last a lifetime. No camp July 4. • MN Grade: Entering 6th - 9th Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Day: M - F Class # Date 119800-01 6/9 - 6/13 119800-02 6/16 - 6/20 119800-03 6/23 - 6/27 119800-04 *6/30 - 7/4 119800-05 7/7 - 7/11 119800-06 7/14 - 7/18 119800-07 7/21 - 7/25 119800-08 7/28 - 8/1 119800-09 8/4 - 8/8 119800-10 8/11 - 8/15

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Min/Max: 15/30 Location: Lincoln Center R/NR: $150/$173 *R/NR: $120/$138

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Su m m e r Cam p Junior Counselor Program Do you dream of one day becoming a camp counselor? This hands-on program will provide you with the skills needed to be an effective leader when working with children. Junior Counselors will work directly with camp staff by assisting with daily activities at Adventure Camp. It all starts with learning how to apply and interview for a summer camp job. From there, you will receive guidance in the areas of lesson planning, safety and organizational skills. This is a truly rewarding experience for young adults interested in working with children and serving as a role model. Fee includes one t-shirt, all field trips and hands-on training. Applications will be available March 10th at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue and the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, as well as online at www.dgparks. org. Applications for Junior Counselor positions must be submitted by April 25th.

Cultural Arts Camps Participants will be dancing all day long in this week long camp. Dancers will have the opportunity to try ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop in preparation for a mini-recital performance at the end of the week. Campers should wear comfortable clothes to camp and bring ballet, tap and jazz shoes each day. Beginners through advanced skill levels are welcome. Dancers will be divided into groups based on age and skill level. Bring a lunch and water bottle to camp each day. • CV Min/Max: 12/24 Day: M - F R/NR: $150/$225

Location: Lincoln Center Date: 6/9 - 6/13

Summer Stock Musical Theater Camp Join us this summer for singing, dancing and acting! When you know how to do all three, you’re the whole packAge: a Triple Threat! Join us as we work on important skills in all three areas while preparing scenes/musical numbers from famous theatrical productions. The session culminates with a final stage presentation for your family and friends. Campers should wear comfortable clothes to camp and bring jazz shoes each day. • CV Location: Lincoln Center Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Colleen DeRosa Date 6/16 - 6/20 6/23 - 6/27

Get ready for a great introduction to the bard and one of his most famous and funny works: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. We will tackle different scenes from this comedy featuring actors, royalty, young lovers and fairies in the great outdoors. The session culminates with a final stage presentation for your family and friends at the Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park. Campers should wear comfortable clothes to camp and be prepared to be outside during camp. • CV

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Sesion II Session III

6/9 - 6/13 6/16 - 6/20 6/23 - 6/27 *6/30 - 7/4 7/7 - 7/11 7/14 - 7/18

Session IV Session V

7/21 - 7/25 7/28 - 8/1 8/4 - 8/8 8/11 - 8/15

Everyone helps to create their own character and original story with a professional storyteller and published children’s author. Each story will be acted out in class each day. Participants can come as a different character every day and are welcome to attend in costume. • CV Age: 3 - 6 years Min/Max: 7/12 Location: Lincoln Center Day: M - F Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm R/NR: $87/$131 Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class# Date 118754-01 6/9 - 6/13 118754-02 8/18 - 8/22

Every day is filled with new ideas as you help to create a different mini-play that you will be able to act out during each class. Participants can be a different character of their own choice each day as we create plots, develop conflicts, define scene settings and timelines in order to bring each creative and original story to life. Costumes are not provided but participants are welcome to wear their own. The instructor is a published children’s author and playwright. • CV Age: 7 - 11 years Min/Max: 8/16 Location: Lincoln Center Day: M - F Time: 1:00 - 2:30 pm R/NR: $108/$162 Instructor: Shining Star Productions Class# Date 116121-01 6/9 - 6/13 116121-02 8/18 - 8/22

Chess Scholars Camp

Shakespeare in the Park Camp

Age: 8 - 13 years Min/Max: 12/20 Class#: 116118-01 Day: M - F Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm R/NR: $100/$150 Instructor: Colleen DeRosa

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Min/Max: 1/2 per session Time: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm *R/NR: $101/$119

Story Theater Camp

Instructor: Amethyst Glover and Jessica Saniie

Min/Max: 5/12 Day: M - F R/NR: $100/$150 Class# Age 116111-01 7 - 9 years 116111-02 10 - 12 years

Grade: 13-16 years Day: M - F R/NR: $126/$148 Location: Hummer Park Pavilion

Let’s Pretend Camp

Groovin’ in the Grove Dance Camp

Age: 4 - 12 years Class#: 117510-01 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Selected candidates will be contacted to set up a time for a one-on-one interview. Junior Counselors must be accepted into the program prior to registration. No camp July 4*. • MN

Location: Fishel Park Date: 6/16 - 6/20

This camp is great for both beginners and experienced young players. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both new and returning participants are welcome and will get to the next level under the guidance of an experience coach. Children will have an opportunity to test for a Chess Belt under a unique Chess Scholar System patterned after a martial arts belt. There will also be a chess competition with prizes! Each camper will take home a chess set and an award. Please bring your own snack each day. • MN Age: 5 - 12 years Min/Max: 4/20 Date: 8/4 - 8/8 Day: M - F Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Lincoln Center R/NR: $189/$284 Class#: 111006-01 Instructor: Chess Scholars

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S ummer Ca m p Golf Camps Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of each camp. Participants must have their own golf clubs. Camps are led by our two certified golf professionals Jim Festle and Tom Olms. • RS

Start Smart Golf Camp Positive reinforcement, FUN activities and exciting equipment are used to help parents teach their children and develop the motor skills necessary to play the game of golf. The program utilizes a unique line of products that have been proven safe and developmentally appropriate teaching aides for anyone learning to play golf. Our certified golf professionals help your youngster develop ball sense and a feel for the golf swing using the driving range and practice green. Practice balls and USGA rules book are provided. • RS Age: 3 - 4 years Min/Max: 8/16 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Date Day 188512-01 5/3 - 5/24 SA 188512-02 6/7 - 6/28 SA 188512-03 7/12 - 8/2 SA

Fee: $37 Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Time 8:00 - 8:30 am 8:00 - 8:30 am 8:00 - 8:30 am

Little Linkers Golf Camp Your little golfer can learn the right way to play the game with solid fundamentals and an emphasis on golf techniques and swing mechanics. The program also utilizes a unique line of products that have been proven safe and developmentally appropriate teaching aides for anyone learning to play golf, however, kids will still use their own golf clubs for parts of the camp. Our certified golf professionals and their staff introduce your youngster to the game on the driving range and practice green. Practice balls, USGA rules book, hat and a camp t-shirt are included in the cost of camp. Camper to instructor ratio is 8:1. • RS Age: 5 - 7 years Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Date Day 188505-01 6/9 - 6/11 M - W 188505-02 6/9 - 6/11 M - W 188505-03 6/16 - 6/18 M - W 188505-04 6/16 - 6/18 M - W 188505-05 6/23 - 6/25 M - W 188505-06 6/23 - 6/25 M - W 188505-07 7/7 - 7/9 M-W 188505-08 7/7 - 7/9 M-W 188505-09 7/14 - 7/16 M - W 188505-10 7/14 - 7/16 M - W 188505-11 7/21 - 7/23 M - W 188505-12 7/21 - 7/23 M - W 188505-13 7/28 - 7/30 M - W 188505-14 7/28 - 7/30 M - W

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Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $45 Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Time 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm 10:00 - 10:45 am 12:00 - 12:45 pm

Junior Aces Golf Camp Aspiring golfers are grouped according to age/ability for instruction on the basics of the golf swing, etiquette, driving range and putting on the practice green. Our certified golf professionals will help young golfers develop the confidence, independence and focus needed for the great game of golf. Course play is limited to a few holes with supervision. (May sessions of Jr. Aces will receive greens fee vouchers in lieu of course play). Practice balls and USGA rules book are provided. Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of each camp. Participants must have their own golf clubs. Camps are led by our two certified golf professionals Jim Festle and Tom Olms. Course play will take place on Fridays. • RS Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 8/24 Fee: $105 ($84 for May Sessions) Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Class # Date Day Time 188501-01 5/5 - 5/8 M - TH 4:00 - 4:45 pm 188501-02 5/19 - 5/22 M - TH 4:00 - 4:45 pm 188501-03 6/9 - 6/13 M - F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-04 6/9 - 6/13 M - F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-05 6/9 - 6/13 M - F 4:30 - 5:15 pm 188501-06 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-07 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-08 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 4:30 - 5:15 pm 188501-09 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-10 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-11 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 4:30 - 5:15 pm 188501-12 7/7 - 7/11 M-F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-13 7/7 - 7/11 M-F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-14 7/7 - 7/11 M-F 4:30 - 5:15 pm 188501-15 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-16 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-17 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 4:30 - 5:15 pm 188501-18 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-19 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-20 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 4:30 - 5:15 pm 188501-21 7/28 - 8/1 M-F 9:00 - 9:45 am 188501-22 7/28 - 8/1 M - F 11:00 - 11:45 am 188501-23 7/28 - 8/1 M - F 4:30 - 5:15 pm

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Parent/Child Golf Lessons Learn the great game of golf with your child. Classes accommodate all levels of golfing experience. Topics covered include grip, stance, swing, club selection, ball striking and basic etiquette and rules. Concepts covered include putting, irons, sand play and woods. Students must provide their own clubs and should bring a putter to the first class. We encourage attendance at all classes as there are no make-up sessions. Register online at www.dgparks.org or in person at the Golf Club, Recreation Center or Lincoln Center. • RS Age: 8 - 14 years Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class# Date Day 188524-01 4/29 - 5/20 TU 188524-02 6/3 - 6/24 TU 188524-03 7/8 - 7/29 TU

Min/Max: 8/16 Fee: $75/pair Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Time 7:00 - 8:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Jr. Golf Development Academy

Girls Only Golf Camp Your rising star can learn golf and experience competition in a relaxed and supportive environment. Our certified golf professionals will introduce the game just for girls on the driving range and practice green. Practice balls and USGA rules book are provided. Camper to instructor ratio is 8:1. • RS Min/Max: 8/16 Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class # Age Date 188509-01 5 - 7 years 6/7 - 6/28 188509-02 8 - 14 years 6/7 - 6/28 188509-03 5 - 7 years 7/12 - 8/2

Fee: $64 Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Day Time SA 11:00 - 11:45 am SA 12:00 - 12:45 pm SA 11:00 - 11:45 am

Min/Max: 0/20 Fee: $600 Instructor: Tom Olms, Jim Festle Date: 5/1 - 8/10 Time: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Intramural Golf Program Both competitive and fun, students compete against other golfers from area schools. The first Friday is one hour of instruction from our two golf professionals on the driving range, and the last three Fridays are 3 rounds of golf in a “scramble” format on the course. Open to current 5th through 8th graders from any school in DuPage County. • RS Age: 10 - 14 years Location: Downers Grove Golf Club Class#: 188519-01 Day: F

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Min/Max: 12/32 Fee: $49 Instructor: Jim Festle,Tom Olms Date: 5/2 - 5/23 Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm

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S ummer Ca m p Lyman Woods Summer Camps Summer at Lyman Woods is full of exciting outdoor adventures! Summer camps are packed with nature exploration, crafts and games, muddy fun in the kid’s garden and plenty of nature play in the Wild Woods! Each camp is designed to encourage play in nature while introducing age-appropriate nature and science concepts. Our summer camp counselors are trained naturalists with a background in outdoor education. Parents will receive a detailed orientation packet via email. • SF

Wild Child Nature Play Camp (Ages 1 - 4 & Adult): Accompany your little ones on their first summer camp adventures! Introduce them to the outdoors through age appropriate stories, crafts, songs, walks in the woods and fun outdoor games. Great for grandparents, too! Nature Adventure Camp (Ages 4-12): Discover all of the fun and adventure of Lyman Woods! Younger campers are introduced to nature discovery and play, while older campers are challenged with conducting experiments, solving mysteries, and overcoming challenges through teamwork. Each day of camp includes the always favorite Wild Woods- a place where campers can build forts, catch bugs and toads, and let their imaginations run wild! Trailblazers (Ages 10 - 14): This camp is for kids who are ready for the next level of outdoor adventure! Meet new friends while you learn outdoor and survival skills, test your personal limits and encourage each other during teambuilding challenges.

Parent & Tot NEW!

Wild Nature Play Camp

Bring out your child’s wild side and meet new friends during our new nature play camp! Our Naturalist will lead you as you explore nature with your children through outdoor activity stations, nature play in the Wild Woods, and nature art projects. Each week features new activities, so register for all three! No charge for infant siblings under 12 months, but strollers are not recommended. Dress for the weather and to get messy! An adult must accompany their child(ren) during this program. • SF Age: 1 - 4 years Class # Date 184068-01 6/23 - 6/25 184068-02 7/14 – 7/16 184068-03 7/28 – 7/30

Fee: $20/child Day Time M,W 10:00 - 11:30 am M,W 10:00 - 11:30 am M,W 10:00 - 11:30 am

4 - 5 Years Old NEW!

Bug Safari

Bugs are amazing! Hunt through the prairie, wetlands, and forest for these tiny but cool creatures! Discover the differences between insects, spiders, and other bugs. Plan to have some buggy fun with nets, bug jars and magnifiers as you search for 6- and 8-legged critters! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Class # Date 184069-01 6/16 - 6/20 184069-02 6/16 - 6/20

NEW!

Fee: $115 per person Day Time M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Water Striders

Track a turtle, search for scuds, and watch for water striders at the streams, ponds and wetlands of Lyman Woods! Using dip nets and magnifiers, we will explore the watery world to look for all of the animals that live in the water. Dress to get wet and muddy! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Class # Date Day Time 184070-01 7/7 - 7/11 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 184070-02 7/7 - 7/11 M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

NEW!

Paws & Claws

Coyotes, Muskrats and Deer, oh my! Discover the furry animals that call Lyman Woods home. Learn what makes a mammal, follow mammal tracks, and learn to identify animals by their scat! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Class # Date Day Time 184071-01 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 184071-02 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

NEW!

Trails & Treasures

Scout out an adventure! Can you solve the riddle and find the hidden treasure? Discover new clues each day that will lead you on a journey through the woods, wetlands and prairies at Lyman Woods in search of wild fun! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Class # Date 184072-01 8/4 - 8/8 184072-02 8/4 - 8/8

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Fee: $115 per person Day Time M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Rock Hounds

Let’s rock and roll! Explore geology by digging into Lyman Woods! Trek to our glacial kames to find granite, search for minerals, grow your own crystals, and try panning for gems! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Class # Date Day Time 184073-01 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 184073-02 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

NEW!

Jr. Wilderness Skills

Ready for the next adventure? Discover new wilderness skills! Explore maps, learn campfire safety, build a shelter, and much more during wilderness challenges designed for young campers! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Class # Date 184074-01 7/7 - 7/11 184074-02 7/7 - 7/11

NEW!

Fee: $115 per person Day Time M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Trail Trekkers

Ready for an exciting journey through Lyman Woods? Each day we will set off in search of a new adventure! Letterboxing, geocaching, treasure maps, and riddles and clues will lead us on our quest! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Class # Date Day Time 184075-01 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 184075-02 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

NEW!

Stream Stompers

Grab a net and head to the streams, ponds, and wetlands at Lyman Woods to discover a watery world! Dip into the marsh and wade into the wetlands to investigate the strange and wonderful creatures that live in the water! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Class # Date 184077-01 8/4 - 8/8 184077-02 8/4 - 8/8

NEW PROJECTS!

Nature Flix

Explore your creative side as we film a nature documentary, create a nature magazine, and develop a nature photo exhibit all right here at Lyman Woods! Campers will learn the basics of still nature photography, work together to create an exciting nature video, and try out the role of nature show host, magazine editor and more! If you attended last year’s camp, sign up again-we will be working on all new projects! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Note: Please bring a digital camera with extra batteries to camp. Class # Date Day Time 184039-01 7/7 - 7/11 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

NEW ACTIVITIES!

Junior Beekeepers

Smoke out a real adventure! Suit up and join our beekeeper to investigate firsthand the inner workings of a beehive. Learn all about hives and colonies while you build a hive and inspect real frames of bees. You’ll even harvest honey from the hives, and take home your own jar of honey! If you attended last year’s camp, sign up again- we will be working on all new activities! • SF NOTE: Protective gear provided, but must be comfortable being close to bees. Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Class # Date Day Time 184054-01 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Wild Edge Do you have what it takes to live on the wild edge? Test your outdoor knowledge and survival skills as you learn how to build a shelter, make a campfire, and identify poisonous plants and venomous animals. Test your new skills in survival challenges involving wilderness first aid, compass skills, and orienteering, and cook up delicious snacks over the campfire! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Class # Date 184015-01 8/4 - 8/8

Fee: $115 per person Day Time M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fee: $115 per person Day Time M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm M - F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

9 - 12 Years Old NEW!

Wetland Waders

Step into the streams, wade into the wetlands, march through the marsh and pop into the ponds! Dressed in waders and armed with dip nets, wetland sampling tools and water quality tests, we will explore the aquatic habitats at Lyman Woods to learn about everything from a scud to a muskrat! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Fee: $115 per person Class # Date Day Time 184076-01 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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S ummer Ca mp Trailblazers: 10 - 14 Years Old NEW ADVENTURES!

The Wilderness Games - Skills Camps

Hungry for more Wilderness Games? Head back to the Lyman Woods arena for the Second Annual Wilderness Games! Join your mentors for skills workshops to learn everything you need to know for the culminating overnight. This year’s Wilderness Games will feature all new activities and challenges to put your skills to the test. May the Woods be ever in your favor! Note: Please bring a lunch. • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Class # Date 184016-07 6/24 184016-08 6/26 184016-09 7/15 184016-10 7/17 184016-11 7/29

OVERNIGHT

Fee: $28 per person Day TU TH TU TH TU

Topic Hunting & Trapping Shelter Seeking Weaponry Workshop Primitive Tools & Techniques Foraging & Fires

The Wilderness Games

Put your new wilderness survival skills to the test during this overnight adventure! You’ll encounter survival challenges throughout the woods, and after the games, we’ll celebrate and feast around the campfire! Boys and girls will sleep under the stars at separate base camps, and we will rendezvous in the morning for breakfast and morning hike. Didn’t attend the skills camps? No problem- there will be other Tributes to help you along the way. Bring your sleeping bag and we’ll provide the rest! • SF Min/Max: 6/15 Class#: 184016-06 Day: TH - F

Fee: $40 Date: 7/31 - 8/1 Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 am

Volunteer Opportunities Available this Summer at Lyman Woods: Summer Camp Assistants Needed! Volunteering is easy! Training is provided to all volunteers by the Downers Grove Park District. Teen volunteers help the summer camp counselors with hikes, games, crafts and outdoor activities at Lyman Woods. Must be at least 14 years old. Contact Lyman Woods for more information at 630.963.9388.

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Bricks 4 Kidz

Experience history first hand

Bricks 4 Kidz® summer camps provide an exciting atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO® bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence.

The Museum Annex 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 963-1309 Satisfy your historical interests and experience American History throughout the summer with a selection of nine distinct and interesting history camps. Sign-up for a week or just a day with our flexible schedules. All history camps take place at the Museum Annex. • JB

Age: 6 - 12 years Min/Max: 6/20

Pioneer Living

Explore the world of Minecraft® using LEGO® bricks! You will start by crafting shelters, mob characters, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks. Each day you will face a new challenge, build models and craft key elements from the popular Minecraft® game. All miners and crafters will go home with a custom mini-figure and t-shirt!

See firsthand what life was like for the early pioneers of Downers Grove. Experience games, chores, crafts and the hardships of frontier living. A field trip to Naper Settlement in Naperville may be a part of this camp. • JB Age: 7 - 13 years Class# Date 120008-01 6/16 - 6/20 120008-02 6/16 120008-03 6/17 120008-04 6/18 120008-05 6/19 120008-06 6/20

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day R/NR M-F $60/$70 M $15/$17 TU $15/$17 W $15/$17 TH $15/$17 F $15/$17

Min/Max 5/20 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5

History Camp on the Road Let’s hit the road and explore the history of the Chicago area and surrounding suburbs. A historic field trip each day to museums will help you experience history as it is meant to be. Bring a sack lunch each day. The bus leaves promptly at 9:30 am from the Museum Annex and will return by 3:00 p.m. • JB Age: 8 - 13 years Time: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Location: Meet at the Museum Annex Class# Date Day R/NR 120005-01 6/23 - 6/27 M - F $150/$170 120005-02 6/23 M $40/$45 120005-03 6/24 TU $40/$45 120005-04 6/25 W $40/$45 120005-05 6/26 TH $40/$45 120005-06 6/27 F $40/$45

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Class # Date 120021-1 8/4 - 8/8

Day M-F

Time 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

R/NR $175/$225

Movie Making Lights, cameras, action! Use LEGO® bricks to tell your story, complete with music, special effects and all your favorite LEGO® mini- figure characters and friends! In this unique and creative class, students will plan, script, stage, shoot, and produce their own mini-movie using Stop Motion Animation. Working as a team, students will use LEGO® components to build the set and props, and then shoot their movie using a camera. Teams will use movie-making software to add special effects, titles and credits. Don’t miss your chance to be a movie producer! (Students take home their movies on their very own flash drive.) Class # Date 120021-07 8/11 - 8/15

Day M-F

Time R/NR 1:00 - 4:00 pm $175/$225

Steve is jumping for joy as he introduces the newest members of his Minecraft® world. Whether or not your child has attended our first camp, reward them with the creativity and excitement this new camp has to offer. Campers will be challenged to bring their virtual designs to life by building new mob figures, mosaics and custom models, incorporating LEGO® Bricks. So, are you ready for the challenge? All miners and crafters will go home with a custom mini-figure and t-shirt! Class # Date 120021-13 8/11 - 8/15

Experience life as a colonist fighting for your freedom from British rule. Learn about colonial America, the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence. Enjoy games and crafts related to the period. A field trip to the First Division Museum in Wheaton may be a part of this camp. No Camp July 4. • JB Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day R/NR M - TH $47/$55 M $15/$17 TU $15/$17 W $15/$17 TH $15/$17

Mining and Crafting

Mining and Crafting 2 Min/Max 6/9 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4

America in the Revolutionary War

Age: 7 - 13 years Class# Date 120002-01 6/30 - 7/3 120002-02 6/30 120002-03 7/1 120002-04 7/2 120002-05 7/3

Location: The Museum Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz

Min/Max 5/20 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5

Day M-F

Time R/NR 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $175/$225

Comic Creator Camp Bricks, Camera….COMIC Action! Explore the artistic form of comic book design as you learn to create your personalized edition. Create your own characters, develop story lines and incorporate pictures of actual sets, all designed with LEGO® Bricks! After creating various scenes, campers will snap pictures and upload them, utilizing a software program to create their very own, one of a kind comic book. Along with honing your story telling skills, this camp is sure to take your imagination to the next level. At the end of the week, campers will be provided with a digital copy of the comic book they created. So, how’s that for comic relief? Class # Date 120021-19 8/4 - 8/8

Day M-F

Time 1:00 - 4:00 pm

R/NR $175/$225

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S ummer Ca mp World War II Learn about a tumultuous time in our country’s history (1940-1945), the World War II era! Hands-on-activities will provide a glimpse into the different battles, equipment and new technologies and how those who stayed home contributed to the war effort. A field trip to the First Division Museum in Wheaton may be a part of this camp. • JB Age: 7 - 13 years Class# Date 120015-01 7/21 - 7/25 120015-02 7/21 120015-03 7/22 120015-04 7/23 120015-05 7/24 120015-06 7/25

America in the Civil War From uniforms and battlefields to food and music, experience what it would be like to live in the 1860s. A field trip to the First Division Museum in Wheaton may be a part of this camp. • JB Age: 7 - 13 years Class# Date 120009-01 7/7 - 7/11 120009-02 7/7 120009-03 7/8 120009-04 7/9 120009-05 7/10 120009-06 7/11

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day R/NR M-F $60/$70 M $15/$17 TU $15/$17 W $15/$17 TH $15/$17 F $15/$17

Min/Max 5/20 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5

History Sampler Journey through time as you experience a different part of history each day. Enjoy a local history twist to each subject. Field trips to Naper Settlement in Naperville and the First Division Museum in Wheaton may be a part of this camp. • JB Age: 7 - 13 years Class# Date 120004-01 7/28 - 8/1 120004-02 7/28 120004-03 7/29 120004-04 7/30 120004-05 7/31 120004-06 8/1

Min/Max 5/20 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day R/NR M-F $60/$70 M $15/$17 TU $15/$17 W $15/$17 TH $15/$17 F $15/$17

Min/Max 5/20 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5 1/5

Topics All listed Colonial Life Pioneer Life Historic Games Civil War World War II

American Girl Doll Spend a week of camp getting to know different American Girl dolls and their stories in history. Each doll has a fascinating story which makes history fun to learn. Bring your favorite doll every day to share in crafts, stories and adventures. • JB Age: 5 - 12 years Class# Date 120003-01 7/14 - 7/18 120003-02 7/14 120003-03 7/15 120003-04 7/16 120003-05 7/17 120003-06 7/18

Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day R/NR Min/Max M-F $60/$70 5/15 M $15/$17 1/5 TU $15/$17 1/5 W $15/$17 1/5 TH $15/$17 1/5 F $15/$17 1/5

Dolls All dolls Felicity & Kaya Samantha & Kirsten Josephina/Marie-Grace/Cecile Kit & Molly Julie

Age: 5 - 12 years Class# Date 120003-07 7/14 - 7/18 120003-08 7/14 120003-09 7/15 120003-10 7/16 120003-11 7/17 120003-12 7/18

Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Day R/NR M-F $60/$70 M $15/$17 TU $15/$17 W $15/$17 TH $15/$17 F $15/$17

Dolls All dolls Felicity & Kaya Samantha & Kirsten Josephina/Marie-Grace/Cecile Kit & Molly Julie

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Su m m e r Cam p FUNdamental Tennis Camp Improve your tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Camp will involve tennis drills, game play, and stroke specific activities. • TG

FUNdamental Baseball Camp Play America’s favorite pastime! Develop basic baseball skills such as hitting, fielding, base running and more! Our experienced staff will teach proper mechanics using a variety of different drills. Please bring your own glove and bat to camp. • TG Age: 6 - 10 years Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class #: 143100-01 Date: 7/7 - 7/11 Day: M - F Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FUNdamental Basketball Camp Elevate your child’s game by learning the fundamentals through drills, scrimmages, games and more. Our experienced staff will teach techniques and strategies to take your child’s skills to the next level. • TG Age: 7 - 10 years Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class# Date Day Time 143101-01 6/16 - 6/20 M-F 9:00 - 11:00 am 143101-02 7/14 - 7/18 M-F 9:00 - 11:00 am 143101-03 7/28 - 8/1 M-F 9:00 - 11:00 am

FUNdamental Flag Football Camp Advance your child’s basic skills through non-contact flag football based activities and games. All drills are taught in a safe environment for your child to have a positive football experience. • TG Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class# Age Date Day Time 143102-01 7 - 10 years 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 143102-02 7 - 10 years 7/28 - 8/1 M - F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FUNdamental Soccer Camp Prepare for the upcoming season and perfect the basics of the world’s most popular sport. Our highly qualified instructors will teach tactics and techniques to develop your child’s level of play. • TG Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class# Age Date Day Time 143103-01 8 - 10 years 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 143103-02 5 - 7 years 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 12:00 - 2:00 pm 143103-03 8 - 10 years 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 143103-04 5 - 7 years 7/21 - 7/25 M - F 12:00 - 2:00 pm

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Age: 7 - 10 years Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class #: 143106-01 Date: 7/28 - 8/1 Day: M - F Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

FUNdamental Sand Volleyball Camp Learn and love volleyball. Players new to the game will learn rules and will be introduced to the basic fundamentals of the game. More experienced players will work on developing advanced skills as well as refining the fundamentals of the game. • TG Age: 8 - 12 years Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class# Date Day Time 143107-01 6/23 - 6/27 M-F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 143107-02 7/21 - 7/25 M-F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sportsters Camp Experience the fundamentals of a variety of sports such as basketball, football, soccer and more. Learn basic skills through daily activities, games and drills from our qualified staff. • TG Min/Max: 5/30 R/NR: $75/$113 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Class# Age Date Day Time 143104-01 5 - 7 years 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-02 8 - 10 years 6/16 - 6/20 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-03 5 - 7 years 7/7 - 7/11 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-04 8 - 10 years 7/7 - 7/11 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-05 5 - 7 years 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-06 8 - 10 years 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-07 5 - 7 years 8/4 - 8/8 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143104-08 8 - 10 years 8/4 - 8/8 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Girl Scouts Badge Program Take the first steps toward your athletic and fitness badge requirements. Our classes will get you on your way to reaching your athletic and fitness goals. All classes are specifically designed based on the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana requirements. Represent your troop, learn the fundamental skills of sports and fitness, and participate in various exciting games and activities. • TG Age: 8 - 11 years Location: McCollum Park Class# Date 143105-01 6/17 143105-02 7/22 143105-03 8/5

Min/Max: 5/15 R/NR: $10/$15 Instructor: Downers Grove Park District Day Time Badge Category TU 1:00 - 3:30 pm Athlete Badge TU 1:00 - 3:30 pm Athlete Badge TU 1:00 - 3:30 pm Athlete Badge

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Summer Camp is designed for kids age 5 and up. Camps run for 1 week, 3 hours each day. Weekly Camp sessions are either 9:00am-12:00 Noon, or from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Campers will get an introduction to Martial Arts, as well as play games and have fun in an active environment. • TG

Every summer camp participant receievs an exclusive U.S. Cellular Field experience! This opportunity of a lifetime for each camp participant, along with one guest, will include a parade on the field and a Q & A session with a White Sox personality, coach and a current White Sox player! Also, during the camp each player will participate in a special skill competition. The Top 40 qualifiers in each age throughout the summer will compete in the finals on U.S. Cellular Field in September. Each camper also receievs six (6) White Sox ticket vouchers*. Academy hat, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. For the Little Sluggers, our beginner program is open to boys and girls ages 5 & 6 and is designed to introduce this age group to the game of baseball. Our intermediate camp for ages 7 & 8 includes fundamental skills work on throwing, hitting, bunting, fielding, pitching and base-running. Fundamentals will be reinforced by using fun skill games.• MOS

Age: 5 - 13 years Min/Max: 4/25 R/NR: $119/$179 Location: Pro Martial Arts Instructor: Pro Martial Arts Class # Level Date Day Time 138513-01 A 6/23 - 6/27 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 138513-02 B 6/23 - 6/27 M-F 1:00 - 4:00 pm 138513-03 C 7/14 - 7/18 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 138513-04 D 7/14 - 7/18 M-F 1:00 - 4:00 pm 138513-05 E 8/11 - 8/15 M-F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 138513-06 F 8/11 - 8/15 M-F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

5 Star Summer Premier Developmental Camp 5 Star Soccer has designed the Summer Premier Developmental Program, sponsored by adidas, for youth players, both boys & girls, looking to raise their level of play in 2014! Each session is a total of 10 dates, 5 days of training (Tuesday’s) and 5 days of 3v3 play (Thursday’s), delivering a curriculum that presents the latest in developing today’s youth player. 3 v 3 play organizes all players onto different teams regularly, keeping individual point totals weekly until the end. Youth players can track their progress throughout the session, while applying weekly training concepts! Top point earners will receive champion t-shirts. All players will receive an adidas training shirt. • MOS Min/Max: 12/24 R/NR: $120/$180 Location: Ebersold Park Field 1 Instructor: Mike Wiggins Class # Date Day Time Age 143072-04 6/3-7/3 TU/TH 5:00 - 6:00 pm 7 - 8 years 143072-05 6/3-7/3 TU/TH 6:00 - 7:00 pm 9 - 10 years

5 Star Soccer Camp The 5 Star Soccer Camps bring 20 years of soccer camp experience into the summer of 2014, with a staff that is energetic and excited to work hard at building at building technique and tactical application. Age-appropriate activities, presented in a fun, caring environment, combine to make this week of camp a winner! Our coaches clearly understand the youth player, and will provide tremendous learning opportunities encouraging further enjoyment of the game long after camp has ended. Participants receive a camp shirt. Campers will also need to bring their own ball, shin guards and plenty of water. Open to both boys and girls of all abilities. • MOS Age: 5 - 13 years Location: McCollum Park Class#: 143072-01 Day: M - F

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R/NR: $99/$148

Min/Max: 6/16 Location: Memorial Park Class# Age Date Day 143063-01 5 - 6 years 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 143063-02 7 - 8 years 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 143063-03 9 - 11 years 6/23 - 6/27 M -F

Instructor: White Sox Academy Time R/NR 8:30 - 11:00 am $179/$233 8:30 - 11:30 am $199/$248 8:30 - 11:30 am $199/$248

The Chicago Bulls are coming to your neighborhood! Chicago Bulls Basketball Camp No one can teach basketball better than the Chicago Bulls! This summer, learn from the best and let the Chicago Bulls teach you how to play like a Champion! Since 1999, the Chicago Bulls have brought quality basketball camps to boys and girls throughout Chicagoland. More than 45,000 youth basketball players have developed essential basketball fundamentals including: ball handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, individual moves, footwork, and team concepts. High School and college courts across the country are home to graduates of a Chicago Bulls Basketball Summer Camp. We work on every part of your child’s game. Every Chicago Bulls Summer Camp participant receives an exclusive United Center experience! Each camp participant, along with one guest, will be invited to the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls, for a Q & A session with a Bulls personality and a current and/or former Bulls player! During the camp, each player will compete in the Bulls Skills Competition. At the end of the summer, the top three contestants will compete in the finals on the floor of the United Center (date TBD). Each camper will receive a Chicago Bulls duffel bag, Bulls indoor/outdoor basketball, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. • TG Min/Max: 5/30 Class# Age 143080-01 6 - 8 years 143080-02 9 - 12 years

R/NR: $209/$314 Date Day Time 7/21 - 7/25 M-F 8:30 - 11:30 am 7/21 - 7/25 M-F 1:00 - 4:00 pm

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Kids First Badminton Camp

This came is geared toward beginners. This sticks-only camp is an exciting ‘two-day crash course” on the fundamentals of the sport. Players will learn the basics needed to be comfortable in their next camp or recreational league. Sticks will be provided. • MOS

Summer racket full of Fun! Badminton Games every session with professional coaches training. Badminton Singles and doubles matches will be played throughout the camp concluding with a championship match on the last day. • TG

Age: 5 - 14 years Min/Max: 4/12 R/NR: $60/$90 Location: Doerhoefer Park Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Class# Date Day Time 143071-01 6/16 - 6/17 M&TU 9:00 - 11:00 am 143071-02 7/14 - 7/15 M&TU 9:00 - 11:00 am

Age: 8 - 15 years Min/Max: 6/40 Location: Recreation Center Instructor: Kids First Sports Safety, Inc. Class# Date Day Time R/NR 143082-01 6/30 - 7/2 M - W 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $69/$104 143082-02 7/28 - 8/1 M-F 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $79/$119

New Wave Lacrosse Beg/Int. Camp

Kids First Sand Volleyball Camp

Get ready for some fast paced Lacrosse! Athletes will be divided by age and skill level to ensure a fun, challenging environment for all. Beginners will take a focused approach to the fundamentals and quickly work to advanced skills through structured competitions. Intermediate players will be challenged to improve their ‘Lax IQ’. New skills will be taught and implemented in shortsided games. Players will be exposed to a mix of positional skills as well. Full equipment is required for this camp. Rental equipment is available through New Wave Lacrosse by contacting Kyle Sullivan at kyle@newwavelax.com. • MOS

Spike it! This fun and instructional camp prepares players to succeed in vollyeball. Excellent coaches plan strategic fun preparation drills and games that will increase skills and safety. Players learn bumping, setting, and spiking that makes games more fun and competitive. Kids love it! • TG Age: 8 - 14 years Min/Max: 8/40 Location: McCollum Park Instructor: Kids First Sports Safety, Inc. Class# Date Day Time R/NR 143074-01 6/23 - 6/27 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $109/$164 143074-02 7/14 - 7/18 M - F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $109/$164

Age: 5 - 15 years Min/Max: 10/12 R/NR: $145/$195 Location: Doerhoefer Park Instructor: New Wave Lacrosse Class# Date Day Time 143064-01 6/23 - 6/26 M - TH 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 143064-02 7/21 - 7/24 M - TH 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Circus Camp Tumbling - Focusing on tumbling and solo dynamic acrobatics. We will begin with a good stretch, focusing on back and shoulders, then move to tumbling from handstand walks to walkovers to back handsprings and more. Juggling - Students will learn a wide range of techniques and concepts for use in the art of play. Time in each class session will be devoted to increasing skill, understanding, and exhibition. Aerial Silks - Students beginning on silks and rope will spend a lot of time just learning to climb the silks, and perform basic holds on feet, hips and hands. You’ll learn how the silks behave, and how to control them. Slack - LineSlack line will focus on mastering fundamental technique necessary for simply balancing. Other basic skills covered include walking forward and backward, turning, kneeling, and lunging. You will be asked to strengthen your mind as well as your body. Develop core postural muscles you never even knew existed and challenge your mind to be present in every step across the wire. Hand Balancing - Increasing muscle strength and balance through various skill building techniques. Beginning with two and one handed hand stands on the floor and hand pegs. Students will work their way up to partnered hand balancing skills. • TG Age: 8 years & up Location: DGN High School Class #: 443087-01 Day: M-F

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Min/Max: 3/12 R/NR: $200/$300 Instructor: Acrodazzle Athletics Date: 3/31 - 4/4 Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

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Co mmu n it y Pa r t ne r s Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB) DGYB is an organization of leagues designed to meet the varying skills and development requirements of all potential ballplayers ages 6 to 18. Call 630.963.BALL (630.963.2255), or visit dgyb.org for information.

D.O.L.L.S. Downers 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. Visit dgdolls.com for information.

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 neighboring communities. It is open to ages 6 through 14 (but not yet entering high school) in September 2014. Call the Panther Football Hotline at 630.375.7730 for information.

Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club An independent soccer club that competes against other community teams, Roadrunners is a traveling soccer program for boys and girls ages 8 to 18. Visit DGRoadrunners.org or call 630.719.1807 for information.

Downers Grove Youth Baseball (DGYB)

Grove Players Since 1936 Grove Players, Downers Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Theatre, has earned the respect of theater patrons for the quality of its productions. It offers area residents the opportunity to partake in the challenges and rewards of this art form. For more information, visit groveplayers.org or call 630.415.3682.

Horseshoe Club The Downers Grove Park District Horseshoe Club meets at McCollum Park on Monday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. from the beginning of May through the end of August. Call Jeff Kindermann at 630.202.3341 for information.

S EASPA R Providing year round recreation programs for individuals with special needs. The Sensory Room â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Watch for information about our grand opening in May! Our specially-designed room in Lisle features interactive equipment to soothe the senses in a variety of ways. Check us out on the Web, seaspar.org or call 630.960.7600 for additional information.

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Pa r k s / Fo r Yo u r I n fo r m at io n A Special Thanks The Downers Grove Park District wants to thank the organizations and individuals who have contributed to the support and success of the many special events and activities offered throughout the year, including: • • • • • • • • • • • •

DGTV Downers Grove School Districts 58 & 99 Downers Grove Fire Department Downers Grove Historical Society Downers Grove Police Department First Baptist Church Forest Preserve District of DuPage County The Grove Foundation Midwestern University Park District Volunteers and Donors Village of Downers Grove Pierce Downer Heritage Alliance

Aerosling Swings Portable swings for children with disabilities are available to residents on a weekly sign-out basis at Lincoln Center, McCollum Park Concession and the SEASPAR office. Aerosling swings can be locked onto existing swing sets and are accessible from a wheelchair. The swings can also accept a feeder seat and offer several seating positions to accommodate various needs. For more information call 630.963.1300.

Americans with Disabilities Act The Downers Grove Park District is committed to accessibility for individuals with disabilities and strives to provide equal, integrated participation in all programs, activities and services. The Park District’s policy is to reasonably accommodate all qualified program applicants in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We welcome the questions, comments and concerns of interested community members regarding park district ADA compliance. To arrange for auxiliary aids or accommodations enabling individuals with disabilities to participate in Park District public meetings, or to request publications in a special format (such as CD or large print), contact the Park District by calling 630.963.1304.

Blogs A source for daily updates about what’s happening in classes, upcoming programs, events and field trips, and much more! Check out the Lyman Woods Blog Spot at: http://lymanwoods.blogspot.com/ Lincoln Learning Center Blog Spot at: http://dgparkslincolnlearningcenter.blogspot.com/

Code of Conduct To ensure an enjoyable and safe program for all participants, the Park District has developed the following behavior code. Participants must: • Show respect to all participants and staff • Refrain from using foul language • Refrain from causing bodily harm • Show respect to equipment, supplies and facilities • Additional rules are developed for specific programs as deemed necessary by the staff

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Corporate, School and Scouting Volunteer Opportunities The Downers Grove Park District invites businesses and neighborhood or scout groups to assist with park workdays including beautification projects and spring and fall plantings. For more information, contact our Administrative Office at 630.963.1304.

DGTV Look for Downers Grove Park District Park Board meetings and program information on DGTV Channel 6.

Discipline The Park District applies a caring, positive approach to discipline. Rules are reviewed with participants and staff is willing to work with parents to develop behavior modification programs as necessary. The Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant whose behavior creates an unsafe environment.

Employment Opportunities The Park District is pleased to accept applications for posted employment opportunities. Refer to dgparks.org for current openings.

E-Newsletters General E-newsletter - Sign-up to receive updates, special programs, promotions and events via the Park District e-newsletter at dgparks.org. Golf Club E-newsletter - a monthly electronic newsletter with news, events, and specials at the Downers Grove Golf Club. Preschool and Tot School E-newsletter - a monthly e-newsletter that provides parents of our Preschool and Threeschool parents information about special events, news, schedules and updates.

Facebook and Twitter Become a fan of the Downers Grove Park District, and the Downers Grove Golf Club Facebook pages and the Park District Twitter Feed to get updates on events, programs, field/skating/course conditions and specials.

For Your Safety In the event of a serious accident or illness, it is the Park District’s policy to contact the fire department for emergency first aid and transportation to the hospital. Preschool-age children enrolled in Park District programs are not released from a class to anyone other than a parent or guardian unless advance written notification is given to the instructor.

Gift Cards Give a gift of recreation! Downers Grove Park District offers gift cards in any amount and can be used for hundreds of different classes, activities and events. Purchase gift cards year-round at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue, the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road and during the season at the Golf Club, 2420 Haddow Avenue. Call 630.963.1300 for more information.

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In a continuing effort to meet the needs of residents with special needs, SEASPAR and Downers Grove Park District provide inclusive recreation services. This means that individuals with disabilities are able to participate in programs offered by the Park District. This inclusive recreation environment provides residents with disabilities greater choices for their leisure and allows all residents to learn about one another as they participate together. Let the Park District and SEASPAR know of your special needs and interests so we can be prepared to provide you with appropriate services. Find out more about SEASPAR on page 104.

Connections, a quarterly newsletter with seasonal events, programs and services at the Active Adult Center.

Insurance The Park District carries no medical insurance and assumes no liability for personal injuries or loss of personal property while attending Park District activities. A participant’s policy must cover any medical cost incurred.

Lightning Prediction System The ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System is installed in five zones, at 19 sites throughout the Park District. Each zone has a base unit with sensors that set off warning sirens at the base unit and its satellite stations in surrounding parks. The lightning prediction sensor at each of the five zones operates independently of the other. Therefore, it is possible that conditions and alert signals can vary from one end of the community to the other (zone to zone). The North Zone includes Doerhoefer and Whitlock Parks. The Central Zone includes Lincoln Center, Constitution, Ebersold, Gilbert, Hummer, Memorial, Patriots, Randall, Washington and Fishel Parks. The South Zone includes McCollum, Concord Square, O’Brien, Powers Parks, 63rd at Brookbank and Mar-Duke Farm. The Golf Club and Lyman Woods operate in two separate zones. The system is active from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. beginning in March; except at Lyman Woods, Lincoln Center, Hummer, Gilbert, Memorial, McCollum and Doerhoefer parks where the system will remain active until approximately 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with lighted activities and athletic fields. When the ThorGuard system predicts lightning in the area, an eight-second warning horn will sound and a warning strobe-light will activate at the base and each satellite park in the zone. Anyone who hears the horn or sees the strobe-light should seek shelter immediately. All activities at the park should stop. The strobe-light will continue to flash until the all clear signal is received. After the danger is reduced, an “all clear” signal of two (three at the golf course) short horn blasts will sound and the strobe light will turn off. The Park District urges you to use common sense when recreating outdoors in inclement weather.

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Park Places, a quarterly newsletter, is mailed to all Park District residents. Learn about Park District programs, ongoing and upcoming projects and improvements and meet the people who make it possible to take time for fun.

Parks Help Line To better serve our residents, we have implemented a help line for questions, concerns or incidents within our parks. Please call 630.929.3136.

Park Permits Reserve a park site by completing and submitting a Park Permit Request form available at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue, or by visiting dgparks.org. Outdoor facility permits are required for groups of 20 or more one week in advance of the permit date. Any permit request of 100 or more attendees requires a special event permit. Groups with an approved permit shall have priority use of the park site. Resident groups may submit requests for park pavilions beginning the first business day in February. Non-resident groups may submit requests for park pavilions beginning the first business day in March. There is a fee for picnic site and park facility usage. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any park district facility. Restrooms are available from mid-April through late October. For field rentals, please see page 73. For more information, please call the Recreation Center at 630.960.7250.

Participant Publicity Acknowledgement Downers Grove Park District staff occasionally photograph or videotape program participants or park visitors for publicity purposes. Please be aware that these photos may be used in Park District publications, the District’s website or other promotions.

Partnerships Downers Grove Park District offers many different opportunities for partnership. Whether it’s visibility through advertising, onsite exposure and promotions or an opportunity to invest in your community, the Park District can assist you in achieving your goals. Reach your target markets through one of several opportunities including special events, programs, facilities, signage, publications and electronic advertising! We hope you will take this opportunity to review the information on our website dgparks.org (click Information, then click Partners). You may also request your partnerships packet by calling 630.963.1304 or emailing marketing@dgparks.org.

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Pa r k s / Fo r Yo u r I n fo r m at io n Play Pass

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It’s your easy way to play. The Play Pass is your Park District ID card. It allows you to access your Park District Account, renew memberships, purchase golf value packages online, and purchase open gym, group exercise and track passes.

Resident Grant Programs Residents unable to participate due to financial reasons may qualify for a partial waiver of program fees. For more information call 630.963.1300.

Safety and Park Etiquette for Pets and People • Dogs must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be no more than six feet in length. • The person in control of the animal is responsible for cleaning up pet waste. Violation of these ordinances is subject to a fine. • Dogs are not allowed on athletic fields, playground areas, jogging paths or at Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie. • Please bring a water dish as pets are not allowed to drink from fountains.

Speakers Bureau The Speakers Bureau is a community service designed to provide residents with information about the diverse and exciting leisure opportunities available through the Park District. Members of the Board of Park Commissioners and staff are on call to speak to groups such as homeowner associations, PTAs, service clubs, churches and businesses. If you are interested in scheduling a free presentation or would like more information, call 630.963.1304.

Thank You for Not Feeding the Waterfowl While we encourage you to enjoy our park wildlife, we also ask that you let them find their own food sources. Because food supplied by people is easy for birds to obtain, ducks and geese lose their natural migratory instincts. This eventually leads to overpopulation and makes these creatures more susceptible to disease and predators.

Tree/Bench Tribute The tree and bench sponsorship program is an opportunity to memorialize a loved one or recognize birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, retirements or any of life’s special moments. It’s a gift that lasts for many years. Sponsorship also provides an opportunity for businesses, organizations and civic groups to contribute to their community’s beautification. A variety of trees and benches are available. For more information, refer to dgparks.org or call 630.963.1304.

Vandalism Tipster Award Program PREVENT SENSELESS DAMAGE — In an effort to reduce and eliminate senseless damage caused by vandalism, Downers Grove Park District encourages you to report any information you have about individuals causing damage to District property. $ REWARD $ — If the information you provide leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or conspirator, you may be eligible for a reward of $5,000 for vandalism in excess of $2,500. CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION — All communications between the Vandalism Tipster and Downers Grove Park District are strictly confidential. CALL 630.963.1304

Watercraft on Barth Pond Canoes, kayaks, rowboats and other non-motorized watercraft are allowed on Barth Pond at Patriots Park, 55th Street and Grand Avenue. Please follow all posted boating rules.

YouTube Visit Downers Grove Park District’s YouTube channel to view videos of special events, leagues, programs, facilities and cable access programs.

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Facilities 1. Administrative Office (2455 Warrenville Rd.) 2. Downers Grove Golf Club (2420 Haddow Ave.) 3. Downers Grove Park District Museum at Wandschneider Park (831 Maple Ave.) 4. Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center (4500 Belmont Rd.) 5. Lincoln Community Center, Constitution Park (935 Maple Ave.) 6. William F. Sherman, Jr. Interpretive Center at Lyman Woods (901 31st Street)

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Belmont & Curtiss Belmont Prairie (Cross & Haddow) Bending Oaks (W. of Lee, N. of Elmore) Blackburn & 68th Blodgett & Elmwood Burlington & Walnut Walter B. Carroll (59th West of Middaugh) Concord Square (Springside & Concord) Doerhoefer Park (41st & Saratoga) Downer Burial Place (Linscott S. of Grant) Dunham Place (71st & Dexter) Ebersold Park (59th & Main) Fishel Park (Grove near Main) Frankowiak Park (59th & Middaugh to Brookbank) Gilbert Park (1500 Gilbert) Highland & 39th Hoopers Hollow (Chicago & Cornell) Hummer Park (4833 Fairview) Lee & Grant Park Loy Park (Warren & Pershing) Maple & Sherman (1903 Maple) Mar-Duke Farm (6761 Saratoga) Memorial Park (1500 Maple) McCollum Park (6801 S. Main) NICOR (Easement) Northside Park (Venard & Saratoga) O’Brien Park (6909 S. Dunham) Patriots Park-Barth Pond (55th & Grand) Prince Pond (Franklin & Linscott) Randall Park (Randall & Park) Ruth K. Powers Park (Norfolk & Springside) 2nd & Cumnor 62nd & Brookbank 62nd & Carpenter 63rd & Brookbank Spring Park (65th & Lyman) Sterling & Davis Sterling North Park (Curtiss E. of Belmont) Stonewall & Concord Wallingford Park (41st & Earlston) Walnut Avenue Washington Park (835 Prairie) Whitlock Park (40th & Fairview)

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Volunteer Power! Join our active group of Park District volunteers and be part of a team that can make a difference! Volunteers are needed to help with everything from coaching to copying and from greeting to weeding. Opportunities are available at the Museum, our natural areas and parks, the Active Adult Center, the Golf Club and for special events. Everyone from teens to seniors can get involved. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have fun, make new friends, learn new skills, and enrich the lives of your neighbors in the community.

Lyman Woods 10th Anniversary Work Day.

D ow n e rs G rove Pa r k D i s tr i c t Vo l u n t e e r A p p l i c a t i o n Last Name

First Name

Address City

State

Zip

Home Phone Phone Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Business Phone

Fax Number _________________________________________________

Employer Student School

Grade Level

Retired Y/N

The area(s) in which you would like to volunteer:

Please note the times you are usually available for a volunteer assignment

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Easy Ways to Register!

ONLINE dgparks.org

Complete your registration form and submit credit card payment online by visiting our website at dgparks.org. The electronic form substitutes for and has the same legal effect as the original document.

DROP-OFF Bring your completed registration form and payment (cash, check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Discover) directly to: Lincoln Community Center 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515-4997 Registration Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recreation and Fitness Center 4500 Belmont Road Downers Grove, IL 60515 Registration Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm After Hours: For convenient after-hours drop-off, a mail slot is located in the door at the top of the stairs at Lincoln Center’s north entrance, and outside the Recreation Center to the left of the main entrance.

MAIL-IN Mail your completed registration form and payment (check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx or Discover) to: Downers Grove Park District Lincoln Community Center 935 Maple Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515-4997

Don’t Miss Registration! Be sure to register early – sessions fill quickly! • Call 630.963.1300, or visit dgparks.org for details. Registration Dates

Age Criteria

• Park District residents may register beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 28.

• Appropriate age levels are established by our staff of professionals to ensure a rewarding experience for all children. Children must meet the age requirements of a class within one week after the starting date of the class, with the exception of Lincoln Learning Center Preschool.

• Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. • Non-residents may register beginning 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10. • Residents of school districts 58/99 may register in person or via mail during the same registration period and at the same rate as residents for activities or class sections offered at school facilities.

Registration Guidelines • We encourage you to enroll in programs at least one week prior to the start date. Programs with low enrollment may be canceled. Unless registering in person: • Participants should assume they are enrolled in their first choice unless otherwise notified by Park District staff.

Recreation Refund Policy • If you choose to withdraw from a class, a refund will be issued or placed in your account when a completed Refund Request Form is submitted at least 72 hours prior to the first class meeting and will be subject to a 10% service charge. • A prorated withdrawal refund will be issued in cases of illness or injury when accompanied by a doctor’s note. • Certain programs, events and services are not refundable under this policy.

• List your additional program choices so that you may be placed in the next available class if your first choice is filled. You will be placed on a waiting list for your first choice if all of your choices are filled. • Checks or money orders may be made payable to Downers Grove Park District. • There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.

FAX Fax your completed registration form and credit card payment to: 630.963.5884 The facsimile form substitutes for and has the same legal effect as the original document. Phone registrations will not be accepted.

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Adult First Name

Street Address

Family Last Name_______________________ Village

Zip Code_______________

*Email Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Work Phone

Work Contact

Emergency Phone

Emergency Contact (name and phone) Do You Pay Taxes to: Downers Grove Park District: Participant’s Name

Sex

Birthdate

YES! Donate to the Downers Grove Park District:

Yes

Class #

$10

$15

School District 58:

Program Name

$25

Yes

School District 99:

Fee

Yes

Class # 2nd Choice Class # 3rd Choice

Other $

How did you hear about this program(s)?

TOTAL $

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. If first choice is filled, you will be placed in next available choice. If second choice fee is different than first choice fee, please pay the higher amount. A refund will be made if necessary. Method of Payment: Check One:

AmEx

Cash MC

Cardholder Name

Check # Visa

Credit Card Discover

Office Use Only: APN -

Receipt # -

Exp. Date

Authorized Signature_____________________________ Amount: $

* You will receive Park District news and information at this email address. Your contact information will not be provided to any third party agencies. 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 years 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 your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with said programs/activities (including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided). The Downers Grove Park District (herein collectively referred to as “the District”) is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and 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 designed to protect the participant’s safety. However, participants and parents/ guardians of minors registering for this program must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs. 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 condition, or has recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in these programs/activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in these programs/activities against the District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees.

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Photography/Videotaping Waiver 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 granted us permission to use your image for promotional purposes. Signature Required I have read and fully understand the waiver and release of all claims on this page and the refund policy. This waiver form is completed and signed of my own free will. PLEASE SIGN HERE. All adult participants must sign; one parent or custodial parent or guardian must sign if participant is under the age of 18 years. SIGNATURE

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD ALLERGIES SIGNATURE DATE The Downers Grove Park District strives to comply with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.

Check here if any participant needs special assistance or accommodations to participate in programs. Participant’s Name Program Name Check here if any participant has a food-related allergy. Participant’s Name Program Name

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I n dex 4500 Fitness......................................................................24

Bricks 4 Kidz.......................................................................97

Fishing Derby......................................................................6

Jedi Engineering............................................................63

5 Star Soccer Parent/Child Spring Foot Skills Kickoff Clinic.....................................................................39

Bridge Lessons................................................................80

Fitness Assessment......................................................26

Jr. Golf Development Academy.............................93

Brown Bag Bingo...........................................................79

Fitness Memberships.................................................25

Jr. Wilderness Skills......................................................95*

Bug Safari..........................................................................94*

Flag Football.....................................................................44

Junior Aces Golf Camp..............................................92

Cardio Tennis....................................................................49

Flashlight Egg Hunt........................................................5

Junior Beekeepers........................................................95

Cartwheelers....................................................................56

Flip Floppers.....................................................................57

Junior Counselor Program.......................................91

Acting Combo.................................................................70

Catalog Homes &Historic Downers Grove Bus Tour.........................................................................................87

Floor Hockey.....................................................................45

Junior Golf Development Academy................12

Active Adult Center......................................................81

Chair Yoga..........................................................................29

Flutterbugs........................................................................17

Junior Golf League.......................................................12

Active Adult Center Games & Activities........82

Chemicals, Cells & Crime..........................................62

Foreign Language........................................................62

Junior Stars Beginner/Intermediate.................48

Actor’s Workshop..........................................................70

Chess Scholars.................................................................62

Fourth of July T-shirt....................................................65

Junior Tennis.....................................................................49

Adult Ballet........................................................................73

Chess Scholars Camp.................................................91

5 Star Summer Premier Devel. Camp...........100 AARP Smart Driver Course......................................85 Accessorize Your Summer........................................63 ACT Practice Test...........................................................75

Fresh Beats – iPad..........................................................63

Junior Twisters.................................................................57

Frisbee Golf........................................................................39

Karate.....................................................................................59

Fun in the Sun.................................................................68

Kickboxing.........................................................................60

FUNdamental Camps.................................................99

Kid Rock...............................................................................69

FUNdamental Sports..................................................43

Kids Basketball.................................................................46

Gaming & Strategy for Kids.....................................62

Kids First Badminton...................................................42

Garden Critters................................................................18

Kids First Badminton Camp..................................101

Gears and Gadgets.......................................................63

Kids First Balloon Ball..................................................42

Girls Only Golf Camp..................................................93

Kids First Sand Volleyball Camp.......................101

Girls Scouts Badge Program...................................99

Kids First Steps Blast Ball...........................................42

Gliders...................................................................................57

Kids Outdoor Flea Market...........................................5

Golden Gals – White Pines Dinner Theater.83

Kids Soccer.........................................................................45

Golf Club, Learning Center & Driving Range..10

Kids Volleyball Instruction.......................................45 Kidzone Childcare.........................................................27

Adult Baseball League...............................................51

Chicago Bulls Basketball Camp........................100

Adult CPR & AED Training........................................78

Chicago’s History Pedway Tour............................83

Adult Hip Hop Workout............................................73

Chilympics............................................................................6

Adult Pick-up Soccer...................................................51

Christmas in July............................................................80

Adult Quick Start Tennis...........................................49

Circus Acrobatics...........................................................58

Adult Self-Defense........................................................60

Circus Camp...................................................................101

Adult Softball City Championship.....................51

Circus Camp......................................................................58

Adult Taekwondo..........................................................61

Claws, Codes & Constellations.............................62

Adult Tap Workout........................................................73

Click It or Miss It – Photography Class............66

Adult Tennis......................................................................48

College Funding............................................................76

Adult Tennis Leagues.................................................49

College Planning...........................................................76

Adult Tennis Lessons...................................................47

Comic Creator Camp..................................................97

Adventure Camp...........................................................90

Country in the Park......................................................87

Good First Impressions, Proper Introductions & Thank-You Notes............................................................64

Adventures in the Air..................................................22

Craft Club............................................................................80

Goodnight Twilight Hikes........................................15

Ageless Grace................................................................29*

Create a Family Treasury...........................................76

Groovin in the Grove Dance Camp..................91

All American Picnic and Bingo.............................80

Creating with Clay........................................................66

Group Exercise Classes..............................................28

America in the Civil War............................................98

Creative Variety Showcase....................................70*

Group Golf Lessons......................................................11

American Girl Doll.........................................................98

Cross Town Classic........................................................12

Group Guitar Lessons.................................................68

American Girl Doll Hawaiian Luau....................87

Cycle 30 Beginner.........................................................29

Grove Players.................................................................102

American in the Revolutionary War.................97

Dating Coaching...........................................................79

Guitar Lessons.................................................................67

Amigos Spanish Class................................................62

Dazzling Make-Up Techniques............................66

Hawaiian Party.................................................................64

Anderson Japanese Garden..................................83

DG 5 Miler..............................................................................6

Hiking Patrol.....................................................................14

Angry Birdies/Bad Piglets........................................97

DGYB...................................................................................102

History Camp on the Road......................................97

Animation...........................................................................66

Dinner and a Movie.....................................................80

History Sampler..............................................................98

Anti-Bullying/Predator Prevention....................60

Director’s Workshop....................................................70

Home Alone: Kids in Charge...................................64

Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit and Run Comp..........5

Discovery Kids.................................................................21

HoneyBees & Hives......................................................18

Artist Drop-in...................................................................80

Discovery Play..................................................................21

Horsemanship Instruction.......................................42

Babysitting for Success..............................................64

Dodgeball...........................................................................46

Horseshoe Casino.........................................................84

Backyard Garden Basics............................................15

Dog Improvement.......................................................78

Horseshoe Club...........................................................102

Ballet.......................................................................................72

Dog Training.....................................................................78

Hunter Safety Education..........................................79

Ballet/Jazz...........................................................................73

DOLLS................................................................................102

Husband/Wife Scramble..........................................12

Ballet/Tap............................................................................73

Downers Grove Roadrunners Soccer Club..102

Ice Cream Social.............................................................80

Ballroom Dance..............................................................72

Drum Lessons..................................................................67

Ice Skating Instruction...............................................54

Basics of Seed-Lending...........................................87*

Early Learner Piano Lessons...................................68

IGLA Girls Lacrosse Beginner Clinic.....................40

Beach Bums Volleyball League............................51

Early Taekwondo............................................................61

IGLA Girls Lacrosse League.....................................40

Beaks & Peeps..................................................................17

Energy in Motion...........................................................22

IGLA Girls Summer Lacrosse...................................40

Bedtime Buddies...........................................................23

Engineering FUNdamentals with LEGO........63

Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes, Kids...21

Beginner Line Dancing.............................................79

Fall Adult Softball Leagues......................................53

Independence Day Ceremony............................87

Belle of the Rock Paddle Boat Tour...................84

Fall Indoor Adult Volleyball Leagues................53

Indoor Track......................................................................27

Belmont Prairie...............................................................14

Fall Youth Basketball League.................................41

Infant & Child CPR.........................................................78

Big Bug, Little Bug.........................................................16

Fall Youth Soccer League.........................................38

Integrated Fitness.........................................................28

Bingo De Mayo...............................................................80

Family Bird Hikes............................................................15

Intermediate Line Dancing.....................................79

Birthday Parties..................................................................7

Father-Son Paper Airplane Creations..............87

Intramural Golf Program..........................................93

Bob Nelson Junior Golf Amateur.......................12

Father-Son Shoot-Out..............................................16*

iPad Series..........................................................................77

Bocce League..................................................................53

Fencing.................................................................................39

Irish Step Dancing........................................................74

Boys Hip Hop...................................................................46

Field Trip Saturdays......................................................87

Jazz/Hip Hop............................................................73, 74

Boys Lacrosse Spring League...............................40

First Aid.................................................................................78

Jazz/Tap................................................................................73

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Landscape Painting.....................................................65 Leapers.................................................................................57 Learn to Create Animals, Flowers & Birds......65 Legacy Girls Lunch Show.........................................84 Les Miserable at Drury Lane...................................83 Let’s Cheer & Dance.....................................................46 Let’s Look Closely...........................................................22 Let’s Pretend Camp......................................................91 Let’s Pretend Series......................................................69 Lincoln Learning Center....................................19-20 Little Actors Club...........................................................69 Little Dragons..................................................................61 Little Kippers.....................................................................56 Little Linkers Golf Camp............................................92 Little Pint Hoops.............................................................44 Live! At Lincoln Center Teen Concert..............75 LOL Improv........................................................................70 Lombard Park District Swim Lessons........35-36 Lyman Woods..................................................................14 Mad Mixtures...................................................................22 Mad Science.....................................................................62 Magic Class........................................................................63 Magnetic Attraction....................................................22 Maple Hill Pool Swim Lessons..............................34 Mar-Duke Farm Garden Plots...............................87 Massage Therapy...........................................................27 Math Wizards....................................................................23 Meditation.........................................................................30 MELT Hand & Foot......................................................29* Men’s Basketball Leagues........................................52 Merit Badge Workshop..............................................18 Messy 2’s & 3’s & You....................................................65 Million Dollar Quartet.................................................83 Miner Mike’s Summer Play Pass...........................13

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Pre-Tap..................................................................................71

Taking Better Pictures.................................................76

Youth/Adult Karate......................................................59

Mini-Firefly..........................................................................13

Pro Martial Arts Camp.............................................100

Tales on the Trails...........................................................16

Zumba for Kids..............................................................32*

Mini-Masters Tournament.......................................13

Pullback Car Frenzy......................................................64

Mining and Crafting....................................................97

Putt-ing and Pastry – Mini Golf Breakfast League..................................................................................80

Taming the Mealtime Monsters and Dining Skills.......................................................................64

Mother/Daughter Glamour Hair with American Girl Doll.................................................................................65

T-Ball League....................................................................44

Quick Start Tennis..........................................................50

T-Ball/Baseball..................................................................44

Mother’s Day Bouquets............................................65

Quick Start Tots...............................................................48

Teambuilding Workshops at Lyman Woods...15

Mother-Daughter Shoot-Out...............................16*

radKIDS – Personal Safety Class...........................64

Teen & Women Self-Defense..................................60

Move with Me.................................................................46

Ready 4 Preschool Mini Camp...............................89

Teen Fitness University..............................................25

Movies in the Park...........................................................6

Ready, Set, Kindergarten.........................................21

Teen Trekkers....................................................................90

Moving with Science..................................................62

REAP Volunteer Workdays.......................................14

Tennis Lessons..........................................................47-50

Multi Sports.......................................................................45

Registration Form.......................................................110

The Bridge to Retirement.........................................77

Museum Birthday Parties.........................................86

Registration Information.......................................109

The Wild Edge..................................................................95

Music Together...............................................................68

Rentals.......................................................................... ......8-9

Tot Rock...............................................................................69

Musical Theatre Dance..............................................46

Rhythmic Gymnastics................................................55

Track & Field......................................................................39

My Favorite Summer Adventure........................65

Rhythmic Gymnastics Basic Training,Girls....55

Trail Trekkers....................................................................95*

NASA Space Camp.......................................................62

Road Rally..............................................................................5

Trailblazers........................................................................96*

Nature Birthday Parties..............................................15

Roaring 20’s Tour – Chicago’s Finest Tours...84

Trails & Treasures..........................................................94*

Nature Flix........................................................................95*

Rock ‘n’ Rollers..................................................................55

Transformational Solutions.....................................26

Nature Investigations for Homeschoolers.18*

Rock Hounds..................................................................95*

TRX & Boot Camp..........................................................31

Nature Neighbors.........................................................17

Rope Turn for Kids.........................................................32

TRX for Kids........................................................................32

Nature Tot Workshop..................................................16

Rules of the Road..........................................................85

TRX Private/Small Group Training........................26

New Wave Lacrosse Beg/Int. Camp...................101

Safe Kids Home & Away............................................64

TRX Suspension Training..........................................31

New Wave Lacrosse Rookie Camp....................101

Safety Town.......................................................................89

Tumblers..............................................................................56

Nia............................................................................................30

Salsa/Merengue.............................................................72

Tumbling Cheer.............................................................58

On Target............................................................................18

Scarlett Bloomers Red Hat Chapter..................85

Turtle Splash.....................................................................17

Open Gym.........................................................................33

Sea Lion Aquatic Park After Hours.......................75

Turtle Tracks.......................................................................18

Outdoor Flea Market......................................................6

Sea, Sand and Surf........................................................22

Twisters Team...................................................................58

Paintball Trip......................................................................75

SEASPAR............................................................................102

Vaulters.................................................................................57

Painting Party...................................................................76

Semi Private & Private Golf Lessons..................11

Video Game Design....................................................63

Panther Junior Football and Cheer Assoc.....102

Senior Health Insurance Program.......................85

Voice Lessons...................................................................67

Parent/Child Golf Lessons........................................93

Shakespeare in the Park Camp.............................91

Volunteer Form............................................................108

Parent/Child Group Golf Lessons.......................11

Shapes and Structures...............................................22

Walk Like a Pro.................................................................30

Parent/Child Karate......................................................60

Skokie Lagoons Kayaking Tour..............................75

Warrior Express...............................................................30

Parent/Child Taekwondo.........................................61

Smart Start Golf Camp...............................................92

Water Striders.................................................................94*

Parent/Tot Super Sports..........................................45

Spirit of Chicago Lunch Cruise..............................84

Water Works......................................................................22

Parent-Tot Dance...................................................71, 74

Sportsters Camp............................................................99

Water Works......................................................................22

Park Locations.....................................................106-107

Spring & Summer Workdays...................................14

Wee Wilderness Weekends.....................................16

Parks/For Your Information........................103-105

Spring Break Camp......................................................17

Weight Training for Women...................................29

Passport to Safety & Wheely Big Trucks............5

Spring Intramural Golf Program..........................12

Wetland Waders...........................................................95*

Paws & Claws..................................................................94*

Spring-time American Girl Doll Party..............66

Whiffle Ball Tournament...........................................51

Pee Wee Camp................................................................89

Spring-time Sweets & Treats..................................66

White Sox Hit/Pitch Club.........................................39

Pelvic Control for Women.......................................29

Star Party.............................................................................18

White Sox Summer Camp....................................100

Personal Training...........................................................26

Star Soccer Camp.......................................................100

Wild Child Nature Playgroup.................................16

Piano Lessons...................................................................67

Step 30 Beginner...........................................................28

Wild Nature Play Camp...........................................94*

Pilates Essentials.............................................................28

Stepping Out Walking Club....................................80

Wild Night Out................................................................17

Pioneer Living..................................................................97

Stories Around the Bonfire....................................70*

Women’s Only Golf School......................................11

Pokeno..................................................................................79

Story Theater Camp.....................................................91

Women’s Scramble Golf Leagues........................12

Pollinator Pals...................................................................17

Storybook Ballet.............................................................71

World War II.......................................................................98

Poms Jr..................................................................................46

Stream Stompers.........................................................95*

Yoga & Games for Kids...............................................32

Poms Skills..........................................................................46

Summer Basketball League...................................41

Yoga Builder......................................................................30

Pool Hop..............................................................................75

Summer Camp Information..................................88

Yoga Essentials................................................................30

Pool Pass Exchange.....................................................37

Summer Concert Series..............................................4

Yoga for Kids.....................................................................32

Popcorn Matinee...........................................................79

Summer Stock Musical Theater camp............91

Yoga Kid Camp...............................................................32

Pre Karate............................................................................59

Super Science Kids.......................................................23

Young Actors Club.......................................................70

Pre-Ballet.....................................................................72, 74

Swing.....................................................................................72

Young Rembrandts Beginning Techniques. 66

Pre-Ballet/Tap...........................................................73, 74

Swingers..............................................................................56

Young Rembrandts Drawing Workshop.......66

Pre-Engineering with LEGO....................................63

Taekwondo........................................................................61

Youth Taekwondo.........................................................61

Preschool Connection...............................................21

Tai Ji Quan for Health..................................................29

Youth Tennis Lessons..................................................47

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