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General Recreation Programs – Summer 2023
LOCATION
Community Recreation Center 3000 Glenview Road
POINT OF CONTACT
Rosie Aliperta
Recreation Supervisor
PHONE NO.
One-Day Workshops
[Gary Kantor]
MAGIC WORKSHOPS
Age 5-12
Monday, July 17
5:15-6:10 pm
Thursday, August 17
6:45-7:40 pm
Children will have a great time learning a collection of fascinating tricks from the “Magic Team of Gary Kantor”! Amaze everyone with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, etc. Take this class again and again, since new tricks are taught every session! Children also get a magic set to take home.
R-$22/NR-$28
Summer General Recreation
To register, click on the class title to enter our Registration Portal for specific date, time and fee information.
GET ACTIVE!
Age 1 or 2-3 w/Adult
This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Age-appropriate activities include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us!
Wednesday mornings
Age 6-12
[Chicago Loves Dance]
Under the creative direction of skilled Chicago Loves Dance breakdancers, students will learn choreography and poses to show off their creativity in freestyle sessions and more. Chicago Loves Dance believes that dance should open your child’s creative abilities and be FUN! They take pride in teaching the self-esteem and socialization skills needed in everyday life through the activity of dance and performance. The last day of class is a parent watch day, where dancers will perform to show off their new talents. Tuesday late afternoons
Age 6-12
[Chicago Loves Dance]
OneUnder the creative direction of skilled Chicago Loves Dance breakdancers, students learn choreography and poses, show off their creativity in free-style sessions and more. Chicago Loves Dance runs on the philosophy that dance should open your child’s creative abilities and be FUN! We pride ourselves on teaching the self-esteem and socialization needed in everyday life through the activity of dance and performance. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day, where they will do a short performance to show off their new talents. One-week morning mini-camps
Age 5 and up
[Chicago Loves Dance]
We supply the mats; all you need to do is come ready for some yoga and stretch! Under the creative direction of skilled yoga instructors who have designed this class for the comfort level of both you and your child, we learn poses, movements, stretches and, most importantly, spend quality time together. A parent is not mandatory; any adult/guardian is welcome to attend with your child. Add an additional child to the class for $40. Sunday mornings
Age 5-8 and 9-12
[Chicago Loves Dance]
This class is run by professional yoga instructors from Chicago Loves Dance. In this class, participants learn beginning yoga movements, terms, and yoga-based games to make learning fun. Yoga in childhood is wonderful for improving listening skills, building self-esteem and supporting social and emotional learning. We supply the Yoga mats.
Thursday afternoons
Age 6-12
[Chicago Loves Dance]
Under the direction of Chicago Loves Dance instructors, Students will practice yoga and learn poses and stretches the first portion of class. The second half of class learn cheers as well as poms choreography in this upbeat class. They will learn 3-4 new cheers, work on form, as well as add on to their poms dance routine. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day where they will do a short performance.
One-Week morning mini-camps
BRAINY STUFF
Age 5-8
[Amazing Minds]
Does your child love to learn? Looking for a way to keep your mind amazing this summer? Come see what exciting, educational activities Amazing Minds has to offer! Amazing Minds offers a variety of interactive topics that will expand your child’s knowledge of the world. For example, your child may become a junior geologist and explore the world of rocks & minerals, investigate owl pellets, or experiment with chemistry through interactive games and scientific experiments. We’ll go on a five senses nature scavenger hunt and examine our findings under a microscope. We’ll “travel” around the world and learn about rare Australian animals, excavate hidden treasures from an ancient Egyptian tomb, or sample ethnic cuisine from China or Italy. We’ll dive deep into the oceans and swim with sharks, whales and dolphins plus other exciting creatures in our animal kingdom. We’ll explore all this, and more! All materials are included.
Tuesday or Thursday afternoons
Age 5-10
[Afterschool Enrichment Solutions]
No previous knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! Current research has found a positive link between learning a second language and cognitive and academic ability. In addition to developing a lifelong skill to communicate with people from other countries and backgrounds, other benefits include improved overall school performance and stronger problem-solving skills. 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.
Friday mornings
Age 5-10
[Afterschool Enrichment Solutions]
This exciting program brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary!
Thursday mornings
One-Week Mini Camps!
Age 5-12
[Chess-Ed]
This one-week mini-camp is filled with fun, exciting chess activities! Campers receive professional instruction including the basics, and then move into opening theory, middle game tactics and strategies, and end-game combinations. All levels welcome.
One-week mini camp
8/7-11
9-Noon
Age 4-6
[Sticky Fingers Cooking]
Our young minds’ favorite books will come to life as they cook up our delicious and delectable recipes inspired by these books! In this fun mini-camp, we’ll read some of our favorite books and cook up recipes inspired by those stories. Young chefs will spark their imaginations and travel to far-off lands in this fun hands-on literary and culinary experience!
One-week mini camp
8/14-18
9-11 am
Age 5-11
[Sticky Fingers Cooking]
Our young minds’ favorite books come to life as they cook up our delicious and delectable recipes inspired by these books! In this fun mini-camp, we read some of our favorite books and cook up recipes inspired by those stories. Young chefs spark their imaginations and travel to far-off lands in this fun hands-on literary and culinary experience!
One-week mini camp
8/14-18
12:30-3:30 pm
Age 4-6 and 5-11
[Sticky Fingers Cooking]
Cook your way around the world in our globally- inspired cooking mini-camp! What better way to explore another culture than through its food? In this delicious camp, young chefs will cook recipes from countries all around the world and explore customs, geography, and languages associated with each recipe. Young chefs will cook and gobble up tasty, healthy cuisine from South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia!
One-week mini camp
8/7-8/11
9-11 am (4-6)
12:30-3:30 (5-11)
Age 5-7
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning students can explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system.
One-week mini camp
6/19-23
9-Noon
Age 5-7
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Here’s our chance to join our friends and learn what it takes to become a true Mandalorian. Using LEGO, an experienced instructor will guide us through the skills and equipment needed to earn the title. We will build our gauntlet fighter ship to weave through the galaxy, our Z-6 jetpacks to maneuver through the air, and of course defend ourselves with our Mandalorian armor. Coming to a galaxy near you!
One-week mini camp
6/26-30
9-Noon
Age 5-7
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.
One-week mini camp
7/17-21
9-Noon
Age 5-7
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Break the sound barrier on a supersonic jet, deliver cargo by train, and explore a swamp in your airboat. Build and create different modes of transportation out of more than 20,000 pieces of LEGO®, all while learning about the engineering concepts that make vehicles and vessels work.
One-week mini camp
7/31-8/4
9-Noon
Age 5-7
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.
One-week mini camp
8/14-18
1-4 pm
Age 7-12
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.
One-week mini camp
6/19-23
1-4 pm
Age 7-12
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Master the Way of the Mandalorian in this Star Wars inspired LEGO® Engineering experience. Venture through the galaxy in your custom gauntlet fighter to rescue Baby Yoda, build grappling hooks to pull ourselves to safety or rescue an ally from the treacherous Sarlacc Pit. Allow our Play-Well instructor to help get you ready to complete multiple missions all over the galaxy.
One-week mini camp
6/26-30
1-4 pm
Age 7-12
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Design your custom LEGO® bot to take on any challenge. Mix and match chassis designs using wheels, treads, or walking legs. Combine these with tools like drills, hammers, and battering rams as you refine your masterpiece by sparring with friends and overcoming obstacles. Apply real-world engineering and physics concepts to help you bash and crash your way to victory!
One-week mini camp
7/17-21
1-4 pm
Age 7-12
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Break the sound barrier on a supersonic jet, deliver cargo by train, and explore a swamp in your airboat. Build and create different modes of transportation out of more than 20,000 pieces of LEGO®, all while learning about the engineering concepts that make vehicles and vessels work.
One-week mini camp
7/31-8/4
1-4 pm
Age 7-12
[Play-Well TEKnologies]
Bring your favorite Minecraft adventures to life with our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors. In a Minecraft world powered by LEGO resources, we will build shelters to keep out Creepers, craft mystical items that only true masters can wield, and perfect our crossbow skills to stop the Wither from taking over! If you can imagine it, we can build it.
One-week mini camp
8/14-18
1-4 pm
DOG TRAINING
Age 18 & up
Help your puppy learn to become responsible for his own actions. Your pup will learn the basics: sit, down, stay, come, leave it, get started on leash walking, socialization and learn other helpful skills. For puppies 8 weeks to 5 months of age. Saturday mornings
Age 18 & up
Help your adult dog learn to become responsible for his own actions. Your dog will learn the basics: sit, down, stay, come, leave it, get started on leash walking, and other helpful skills. Please contact instructor Sally Bushwaller at sally@bushwaller.com so she can determine if this class is a good fit for you and your dog. No class: June 20; July 4 & 5. Tuesday evenings
Age 18 & up
Let your dog do what she’s genetically programmed to do–search for, and find, scent. Nose Work builds confidence, teaches creative problem solving, and provides mental exercise. Build your relationship with your dog while having fun doing something your dog will love! Dogs are crated when not working, therefore dogs who don’t love other dogs will enjoy this class. Fee is per class. No class: June 20; July 4 Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings
Age 18 & up
In this advanced class, we work on complex hides including interior, vehicle, exterior and container searches. Dogs must be crated or behind a barrier when not working in class. Please bring your own crate. If you are interested in this class but have not taken Intro to Nose Work, please contact Sally at sally@bushwaller.com. Fee is per class. Thursday evenings
Age 18 & up
This advanced class works on improving your dog’s stay, recall and leash walking skills. Your dog must have attended Perfect Puppy or Fresh Start Beginner prior to attending this class. Bring a dog bed to class each week. Saturday mornings
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