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WINTER/SPRING
2021
RESIDENT
REGISTRATION
December 7
NON-RESIDENT
REGISTRATION
December 21
rfparks.com
GENERAL INFO
Classes & Programs Subject to Change
The River Forest Park District may cancel, reschedule, or
re-imagine programs and events based on the latest Illinois
Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control,
Restore Illinois COVID-19 directives. We will keep you
Face Masks & Health Restrictions informed of changes in programming through our website,
• All staff will wear face masks at all times. social media, and email. Thank you for your patience and
• Participants will wear face masks when understanding.
within 6-feet of others or indoors.
• Participants/staff will not be permitted
into the facility if exhibiting COVID-19
symptoms.
Facility Space & Cleaning FAQ
• All programs will be assigned to a Will you take patron’s temperature before
designated space each day to mitigate the start of the program each day?
COVID-19 Exposure or Diagnosis any interaction with other groups. Any No, but prior to participating, we will ask
Participants/Staff who are exposed to spaces that are shared throughout the each participant if they or anyone in their
COVID-19 may not return until: day will be disinfected between each household is experiencing any signs or
They have had no fever for 72 hours (without group using the space. symptoms of COVID-19. STAY HOME IF
medicine) • A deep cleaning will be done daily. FEELING ILL.
AND • Sanitizing will occur for high touch
other symptoms have improved. surface areas (bathrooms, elevator How will we be cleaning equipment?
AND buttons, etc.) throughout the day. All equipment will be sanitized before they
At least 10 days have passed since their • All equipment and materials that are are shared with the next participant or
symptoms first appeared. shared or used throughout the day will group.
OR be sanitized after each group use.
Have had two negative COVID-19 test in Will programs be going outside?
a row, with testing done at least 24 hours Yes, as long as weather permits.
apart. Restrooms
• Patrons should use hand sanitizer
prior to using the restroom whenever Are sports allowed?
Signs of Illness All sports leagues and programs will follow
possible.
• If a participant shows illness symptoms, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
they will be escorted to a dedicated
• All patrons should wash their hands 20
seconds before leaving the restroom. mandated protocols and guidelines.
room until they can be picked up safely
by a parent/guardian.
• Restrooms are disinfected throughout
the day.
• If a participant/Staff has a confirmed
case of COVID-19
• Staff and families will be notified Group Size and Staffing
immediately of any possible case • Participants will remain with the same
of COVID-19 while maintaining group throughout the program.
confidentiality. • Ratios are subject to change based
• Program participants will be moved to upon CDC guidelines and depending on
an alternative room in the building. The which stage of RESTORE IL we are in.
contaminated room will be quarantined
and cleaned 24 hours after initial
exposure.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
• Participants will be dropped off and CARRY IN/CARRY OUT PARKS
picked up via curbside whenever The Park District has designated the Forest &
possible. Some programs may require Iowa Triangle, Keystone & Augusta Triangle,
a parent/guardian to enter the building Memorial Parkway, and Washington Triangle as
with a participant. Carry In/Carry Out Parks. The aim of the
• Once the participant has been dropped program is to reduce labor costs and increase
off, they will be escorted to their environmental awareness and stewardship. We
program area by staff. simply ask our park users to take out whatever
• All programs will be limited to parents/ trash they bring into the park. Please do your
guardians and one person to drop-off & part to keep our parks clean.
pick-up program participants.
01 Winter & Spring 2021
GENERAL INFO
Contact Us Table of Contents
The Depot Adult & Tot ......................................................................................... 11-12
401 Thatcher Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 Adult Fitness ............................................................................................. 9
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30 pm* Adult Sports .............................................................................................. 9
*Note: The Park District in person registration counter will be Adult Variety .......................................................................................... 20
closed until further notice. Cultural Arts ............................................................................................. 16
Phone: (708) 366-6660
Dance ...................................................................................................... 15
Website: www.rfparks.com
Early Childhood ....................................................................................... 14
Board of Commissioners
board@rfparks.com
General Information ............................................................................ 1-2
Platform Tennis ...................................................................................... 3-4
Parks & Facilities ................................................................................... 22
Ross Roloff, President
Lynn Libera, Vice President Registration Info .................................................................................... 21
Mark Brown, Treasurer Special Interest ................................................................................ 18-19
Cheryl Cargie, Commissioner STEAM ................................................................................................ 17-18
Dennis Healy, Commissioner Winter Fun ............................................................................................... 20
Michael Sletten, Secretary Yoga .......................................................................................................... 10
Youth Sports .......................................................................................... 5-8
Park District Board Meetings
The Board of Commissioners meet on the second Monday of
every month at The Depot, 401 Thatcher Avenue. The meetings River Forest Park District Mission Statement
commence at 6:00 pm and are open to the public. If you have To enrich the community through acquisition, development,
recommendations as to how we may improve our operations, we management, and preservation of parks and open space, while
welcome your suggestions. Please contact us at 708-366-6660. providing fun, meaningful, and safe recreation opportunities for
the residents of River Forest.
Administrative Staff Our Vision Statement
Executive Director Business Services The River Forest Park District is our residents’ place for fun and
Michael J. Sletten, CPRP community.
Supervisor
msletten@rfparks.com Mary J. Dominguez, CPRP
708-366-6660 ext. 101 mdominguez@rfparks.com The Parks Foundation
708-366-6660 ext. 102 The River Forest Parks Foundation is a non-profit 501c3
organization for charitable, educational, and
Superintendent scientific purposes. The River Forest Park
of Parks Finance Supervisor District Board of Commissioners serve a
John Beto Rhonda Brewer
dual role as unpaid Parks Foundation Board
jbeto@rfparks.com rbrewer@rfparks.com
Members. The River Forest Parks Foundation
708-366-6660 ext. 103 708-366-6660 ext. 102 is accepting business and individual
charitable donations to support program
Superintendent of Administrative Assistant scholarships and park development
Recreation Jennifer Snow projects. Any donation inquiries should be
Karen Stille, CPRP jsnow@rfparks.com sent to Michael Sletten at msletten@rfparks.
kstille@rfparks.com 708-366-6660 ext. 100 com.
708-366-6660 ext. 10
Special Events and other programming opportunites
Communications may come up during the season. Join our e-newsletter
& Marketing Supervisor
(sign-up on rfparks.com) or follow along on Facebook –
Jill Wejman
jwejman@rfparks.com @RiverForestParkDistrict.
708-366-6660 ext. 106
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660 02
PLATFORM TENNIS
Annual Passes Annual Passes are from September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Platform Tennis Annual Passes are available
for purchase for the 2020-2021 Platform Annual Passes Fee Code
Tennis Season. Passes can be purchased New Annual Passholder $238/$281 3432.2110
online at rfparks.com. New passholders will New Passholder (Oak Park/Forest Park Resident) $256 3434.2120
be notified of fob key pickup days. Annual Returning Passholder $228/$271 3432.2130
Passes include: access to the Platform Tennis Returning Passholder (Oak Park/Forest Park Res.) $246 3434.2140
Court; the opportunity to schedule court Junior Passholder (Ages 7-20) - No Key Fob given $99/$124 3425.2150
time via the online reservations system,
the opportunity to register for the Platform
Tennis House Leagues, Travel Leagues, and *Due to COVID-19 and the Global Pandemic, the Paddle Hut will be restricted to
Platform Tennis social opportunities. restroom use only.
Men's Winter Platform Tennis House League Women's Winter Platform Tennis
Ages 21 + MONDAY House League
There will be 8 teams of up to 14 men per team. Teams will play a Ages 21 +
10-week schedule followed by a seeded single elimination playoff. The Monday House League will be round robin. Teams will play a
Each team will have an assigned Captain. Players do not need to 12-week schedule. The determination of flight or round robin play
be available each week. Captains will schedule weekly matches will be based on registration numbers.
based on player availability. Balls will be provided for each game. Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts Bring: Face mask
Bring: Face mask Fee: $40
Day Date Time Fee Code Day Date Time Code
Su 1/10-4/4 4:30-11:00 pm $40 3230.3120 M 1/11-4/5 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm, 9:00 pm 3231.3210
Men's Spring Platform Tennis House League Women's Winter Platform Tennis
Ages 21 + WEDNESDAY House League
Participants will be divided up into teams. Each team will be Ages 21 +
assigned a team captain. Men's teams will play a 6-week schedule, The Wednesday House League will be flight play. Teams will play a
and there will be a seeded, single-elimination playoff at the end of 12-week schedule. The number of flights and women per flight will
the 6-week schedule. be based on registration.
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
Bring: Face mask Bring: Face mask
Fee: $40
Day Date Time Fee Code
M 4/19-6/7 6:00-11:00 pm $30 3230.4120 Day Date Time Code
W 1/13-4/7 4:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm 3231.3211
Women's Spring Platform Tennis House League
Ages 21 +
You must be a River Forest Platform Tennis The Wednesday House League will be flight play. Teams will play
Annual Pass Holder to participate in Leagues & Drills. an 8-week schedule. The number of flights and women per flight
will be based on registration.
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
Bring: Face mask
Fee: $30
Day Date Time Code
W 4/21-6/9 6:00pm, 7:30pm, 9:00pm 3231.4210
03 Winter & Spring 2021
PLATFORM TENNIS
Co-ed Platform Tennis Lessons
Ages 21 +
Follow us on Facebook for Platform We will review backhand, volleys, lobs,drives, serves, overhands,
Tennis updates, events, and programs: and screens. Focus will be on having FUN while working to find
@riverforestplatformtennis "more time" to hit the ball. Also there will be practicing balancing
the court, consistency, technique, shot selection and strategy.
Court play will be divided by ability level. Paddle racquet and balls
provided.
Instructor: Laura Berendt
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
Women's Platform Tennis Drills Bring: Face mask
Ages 21 +
This will be a 6 week drill program with resident pro, Laura Ber- Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
endt. This program is available to players of all levels from those Tu 1/19-3/9 5:00-6:00 pm $213/$266 3338.3701
just learning the game to those trying to fine tune their skills.
Players of similar skill levels will be paired together. You must be a
River Forest Platform Tennis Annual Pass Holder to participate Co-ed Platform Tennis Lessons
in Drills Classes. Ages 21 +
Instructor: Laura Berendt We will review backhand, volleys, lobs,drives, serves, overhands,
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts and screens. Focus will be on having FUN while working to find
Bring: Face mask "more time" to hit the ball. Also there will be practicing balancing
the court, consistency, technique, shot selection and strategy.
Day Date Time Fee Code Court play will be divided by ability level. Paddle racquet and balls
F 1/22-2/26 9:00-10:30 am $240 3334.3551 provided.
Instructor: Laura Berendt
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
High School Platform Tennis Drills Bring: Face mask
Ages 14-18
Players don't have to be an annual pass holder for high school Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
drills. Male and female high school students will work with our Sa 1/23-3/6 12:00-1:00 pm $187/$233 3338.3702
resident paddle pro, Laura Berendt, in this 6 week program to
develop a basic understanding of the game through instruction,
drills, and weekly matches. Players will be matched on a weekly
basis based on grade and skill level.
Instructor: Laura Berendt
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
Bring: Face mask
Day Date Time Fee Code
M 2/1-3/8 3:30-4:30 pm $160 3320.3101
Junior Platform Tennis Drills
Ages 7-13
This will be a 6 week drill program with resident pro, Laura Ber-
endt. This program is available to players of all levels from those
just learning the game to those trying to fine tune their skills.
Players of similar skill levels will be paired together. You must be
a River Forest Platfrom Tennis Junior Annual Pass Holder to
participate in Drills Classes.
Instructor: Laura Berendt
Location: Keystone Platform Tennis Courts
Bring: Face mask
Day Date Time Fee Code
Tu 1/19-2/23 4:15-5:00 pm $120 3336.3601
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YOUTH SPORTS
Basketball Gametime Jr. T-Ball
Ages: 3-4; 5-6 Ages: 3-4, 5-6
Come out and play as we have fun learning the fundamentals of T-ball can be a boring game if taught the wrong way! The All-
the game with inventive drills, games, & contests that will help Star approach to baseball is one that will engage all players no
keep your child active. 3Point Athletics’ team of engaging and matter their skill level. Our coaching technique will provide basic
knowledgeable instructors will blend the perfect amount of skill building blocks in a fun, safe environment. We have created a
instruction with organized games & fun activities to create a system that keeps the players moving and learning even when in
program that is productive, positive, & fun! the dugout. Mechanics and hand-eye coordination are the keys
Instructor: 3Point Athletics to early success. Players in this program will be more confident in
Location: The Depot this active class as we work on the proper mechanics of catching,
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask throwing, fielding, base running, and batting. This fun and exciting
program will prepare each player for the level II t-ball or coach
pitch leagues. All programs are based on learning teamwork and
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code sportsmanship.
Ages: 3-4 Instructor: All Star Sports Instruction
W 1/6-2/10 4:00-4:45 pm $100/$125 1321.3101 Location: Washington Commons Park
W 2/17-3/24 4:00-4:45 pm $100/$125 1321.3103 Bring: T-ball glove, labeled water bottle and face mask
Ages: 5-6
W 1/6-2/10 5:00-5:45 pm $100/$125 1321.3102 Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
W 2/17-3/24 5:00-5:45 pm $100/$125 1321.3104 Ages: 3-4
Th 4/8-5/27 4:00-4:45 pm $79/$99 1320.3091
Basketball Gametime Ages: 5-6
Ages: 5-7; 8-11 Th 4/8-5/27 5:00-5:45 pm $79/$99 1320.3092
Come out and play as we have fun learning the fundamentals of
the game with inventive drills, games, & contests that will help
keep your child active. 3Point Athletics’ team of engaging and
knowledgeable instructors will blend the perfect amount of skill Jr. Adult-Tot Sports
instruction with organized games & fun activities to create a Ages: 2-3 with adult
program that is productive, positive, & fun! This program gives you and your child an opportunity to bond
Instructor: 3Point Athletics and have fun together while learning a variety of sports. This
Location: Keystone Park Tennis Court Hoops class is great for simple motor skills such as catching, throwing,
batting, shooting, passing, and anything that involves hand-eye
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask coordination. Parents participate with the child as we play soccer,
basketball, hockey, t-ball, and many other sports.
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code Instructor: All Star Sports Instruction
Ages: 5-7 Location: Washington Commons Park
W 4/14-5/19 4:00-4:45 pm $100/$125 1321.4105 Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Ages: 8-11
W 4/14-5/19 5:00-5:45 pm $100/$125 1321.4106 Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Th 4/8-5/27 6:00-6:45 pm $79/$99 1312.4801
Sports & Games
Ages: 5-7; 8-11
This multi-sport program is designed to provide kids of all ages Adult-Tot Movement & Tumbling
and skill levels the opportunity to experience and participate in a
variety of team sports and classic gym/playground games. A great Ages: 2-4 with adult
outlet for kids to be active and social, our team of engaging and Children are introduced to age-appropriate exercises specifically
knowledgeable instructors work to ensure that every participant designed for balance and coordination of their large muscle
groups. Through basic gymnastics and movement, participants
has a productive, positive and fun experience! experience their world in a whole new way and begin to
Instructor: 3Point Athletics understand how their bodies work. Wear loose fitting clothing,
Location: Washington Commons Park gym shoes and be prepared to have tons of fun! Parent or
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask caregiver participation is required.
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code Location: The Depot
Ages: 5-7 Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
F 4/16-5/21 4:00-4:45 pm $100/$125 1323.3501
Ages: 8-11 Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
F 4/16-5/21 5:00-5:45 pm $100/$125 1323.3502 Tu 1/12-3/16 9:30-10:15 am $115/$144 1313.3231
Tu 4/6-5/25 9:30-10:15 am $90/$113 1313.4232
05 Winter & Spring 2021
YOUTH SPORTS
Adult-Tot Sports Supplemental Baseball Training
Ages: 2-4 with adult Ages: 6-9
Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic This training program is designed for the player who is currently
sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus in, will begin, or have just completed a baseball league (house or
on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment travel). Each 90-minute class will be devoted to getting players
and instruction are provided to help guide your child through more repetitions (groundballs, flyballs, etc.) that they maybe
an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver missing in practice with their own team. The program’s goal is
participation is required. to comprehensively create a solid base of fundamentals and
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports muscle memory that each player retains moving into their current
Location: The Depot or upcoming season. Our focus will be on Infield, Outfield and
Hitting. Pitching and Base Running will be touched upon at the
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
coach’s discretion but is not the primary focus of the program.
Attaining these fundamentals will allow each player to start
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code building on the more advanced technical aspects of the game
Tu 1/12-3/16 10:30-11:15 am $115/$144 1314.3021 down the road. Please Note: No gloves will be provided. Some
Tu 4/6-5/25 10:30-11:15 am $90/$113 1314.4021 bats will be provided, but players are highly encouraged to bring
their own bat they have been/will use in upcoming leagues. Girls
are absolutely welcome to train in the program, but they will
focus on baseball not softball.
Sports & More Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
Ages: 3-5
Location: Constitution Park Softball Field
Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including
basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other Bring: Glove, baseball cleats, protective gear (cup), hat/visor, base-
sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity ball pants, a bat, labeled water bottle, and face mask
for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her
growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
sportsmanship. Tu 4/6-5/25 5:00-6:30 pm $125/$156 1326.4321
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
Location: Washington Commons Park
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Youth Tennis Lessons
Ages: 5-7; 8-13
Participants will be taught the basic and fundamental skills for
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
playing the game of tennis. They will focus on the different strokes,
M 4/12-5/17 4:00-4:45 pm $90/$113 1325.4001
rallies, and positioning on the court. They will also continue to
develop their coordination and athletic abilities. Throughout the
Double Play lessons, the participants will play fun drills and games that will test
Ages: 4-6 out their newly learned skills.
In this program, participants alternate each week between
two sports. Players develop skills and fundamentals while Instructor: Laura Berendt
experiencing game play in an instructional and exciting setting. Location: Keystone Park Tennis Courts
(The two sports can change each session depending on Bring: Tennis racket, water bottle, face mask
preference.)
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Location: Washington Commons Park Ages: 5-7
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask Tu/Th 4/20-5/27 4:00-5:00 pm $240/$300 1626.4401
Ages: 8-13
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code Tu/Th 4/20-5/27 5:00-6:00 pm $240/$300 1626.4402
M 4/12-5/17 4:45-5:30 pm $90/$113 1325.4011
Dodgeball
Ages: 7-10
The youth dodgeball class gives participants an opportunity to
play the popular game in a safe and supervised environment. The Classes & Programs Subject to Change
program uses super soft balls with the safety of game play being The River Forest Park District may cancel, reschedule,
an important factor. Each week, different teams are formed, and a or re-imagine programs and events based on the
different style of dodgeball are played. latest Illinois Department of Public Health, Center
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports for Disease Control, Restore Illinois COVID-19
Location: Washington Commons Park directives. We will keep you informed of changes
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask in programming through our website, social
media, and email. Thank you for your patience and
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code understanding.
M 4/12-5/17 5:30-6:30 pm $90/$113 1325.4012
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660 06
YOUTH SPORTS
Co-ed Spring Soccer
Ages: 3-8
The Chicago Edge Juniors program is a fun soccer program
for young players aged 3-5 and 6-8 years old and is aimed
at developing both basic cognitive and motor skills all while
learning the fundamental skills of soccer in a fun and dynamic
environment. This program is great for both newcomers and
those that have already participated in any of our previous soccer
activities. Have your child join us for some soccer fun and don’t
forget, every participant receives a t-shirt.
Instructor: Chicago Edge Soccer Club
Location: Keystone Park West
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Ages: 3-5
Tu/Th 4/6-5/6 4:00-5:00 pm $145/$182 1310.4011
Evening PE Tu/Th 4/6-5/6 5:00-6:00 pm $145/$182 1310.4012
Ages: 6-8; 9-11
Ages: 6-8
Evening P.E. will rotate through a variety of sports activities and
games to provide sport fundamentals, strength, and mobility Tu/Th 4/6-5/6 4:00-5:00 pm $145/$182 1320.4013
training, as well as social growth and team participation. Students Tu/Th 4/6-5/6 5:00-6:00 pm $145/$182 1320.4014
will participate in age appropriate activities that include fitness,
team building games, and sport specific skills. This class is a
great way to get your child up and moving, learning new skills, Mini Ninja Warriors
trying new activities, and making friends! Safety measures will be
followed to ensure social distancing. Note: If below freezing with Ages: 5-7
precipitation, class will be cancelled. Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your
Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement-based class will
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
challenge your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects.
Location: Keystone Park West
Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
Bring: This class is outdoors so dress for the weather. Labeled
Location: Washington Commons Park
water bottle and face mask.
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Ages: 6-8
W 4/7-5/26 4:00-5:00 pm $90/$113 1325.4151
Tu/Th 1/26-3/25 4:00-4:45 pm $169/$211 1327.3451
Ages: 9-11
Tu/Th 1/26-3/25 5:00-5:45 pm $169/$211 1327.3452
Jr. Ninja Warriors
Ages: 8-10
Take everything you learned from Mini Ninja Warriors and test
Co-Ed Preschool Soccer your ninja skills with even more difficult obstacles to leap, hop,
Ages: 3-5 skip and run your way through. Put your Ninja skills to the test in
The Chicago Edge Juniors program is a fun soccer program for this fun movement-based class.
young players aged 3-5 years old and is aimed at developing Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
both basic cognitive and motor skills all while learning the
Location: Washington Commons Park
fundamental skills of soccer in a fun and dynamic environment.
This program is great for both newcomers and those that have Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
already participated in any of our previous soccer activities. Have
your child join us for some soccer fun and don’t forget, every Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
participant receives a t-shirt. W 4/7-5/26 5:00-6:00 pm $90/$113 1325.4152
Instructor: Chicago Edge Soccer Club
Location: Keystone Park West
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu/Th 4/6-5/6 10:30-11:30 am $145/$182 1320.4021
Tu/Th 4/6-5/6 12:00-1:00 pm $145/$182 1320.4022
07 Winter & Spring 2021
YOUTH SPORTS
East Ave Lacrosse Boys Lacrosse | 1st-2nd Grade
East Ave Lacrosse (nicknamed “Beast Ave” by our players) is the Our fun and fast-paced 1st-2nd grade programs are open to players
only Oak Park and River Forest-based lacrosse community. East of all skill-levels, and will meet once a week for training and once a
Ave is run by dozens of the best high school and college coaches week for a house league scrimmage.
in the state, and is focused on training the next generation of
Friars, Huskies, Blazers, and many more through camps, clinics, Instructor: East Ave Lacrosse
in-school gym class takeovers, house leagues, and elite travel Location: Keystone West
teams. Bring: Mouth guard, athletic footwear, labeled water bottle, face
mask
Note: East Ave will provide lacrosse equipment for Co-Ed Pre-K/
Kindergarten only. Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
M 4/5-5/24 5:00-6:00 pm $245 1326.3311
Co-Ed Pre-K/Kindergarten Lacrosse
Pre-K–Kindergarten (Ages: 4-6)
Have fun, make friends, and learn the basics of the “fastest game Boys Lacrosse | 3rd-4th Grade
on two feet” at our co-ed beginners clinic. Our experienced staff Our fun and fast-paced 3rd-4th grade programs are open to players
of boys and girls varsity coaches and players will share their love
of all skill-levels, and will meet twice a week for training and once a
of the game with your child in a safe and positive environment.
No experience necessary! The Pre-K and Kindergarten group will week for a house league scrimmage.
meet one time per week. Instructor: East Ave Lacrosse
Instructor: East Ave Lacrosse Location: Keystone West
Location: Park District of Oak Park Bring: Mouth guard, athletic footwear, labeled water bottle, face
Bring: Mouth guard, athletic footwear, labeled water bottle, face mask
mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code M 4/5-5/24 6:00-7:00 pm $285 1326.3312
TBD TBD TBD R/NR$140 1316.3210
Boys Lacrosse | 5th-6th; 7th-8th Grade
Girls Lacrosse | 1st-4th Grade Our fun and fast-paced programs are open to players of all skill-
Our fun and fast-paced 1st-4th grade programs are open to levels, and will meet twice a week for training and once a week for
players of all skill-levels, and will meet twice a week for training. a house league scrimmage.
Instructor: East Ave Lacrosse Instructor: East Ave Lacrosse
Location: Centennial Park Location: Keystone West
Bring: Mouth guard, athletic footwear, labeled water bottle, face Bring: Mouth guard, athletic footwear, labeled water bottle, face
mask mask
No Class: 4/4
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code 5th-6th Grade
Su 3/28-5/23 4:00-5:00 pm $205 1326.3211 M 4/5-5/24 7:00-8:30 pm $325 1326.3314
7th-8th Grade
M 4/5-5/24 7:00-8:30 pm $325 1326.3316
Girls Lacrosse | 5th-6th; 7th-8th Grade
Our fun and fast-paced programs are open to players of all skill-
levels, and will meet twice a week for training.
Instructor: East Ave Lacrosse
Location: Centennial Park
Bring: Mouth guard, athletic footwear, labeled water bottle, face
mask
No Class: 4/4
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
5th-6th Grade
Su 3/28-5/23 5:00-6:00 pm $245 1326.3213
7th-8th Grade
Su 3/28-5/23 6:00-7:00 pm $245 1326.3215
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660
08
ADULT SPORTS & FITNESS
Adult Coed Bocce Ball League BUTTS Bootcamp
Ages: 18 & up Ages: 18 & up
Bocce is an ancient game of skill, accuracy, and strategy. It's fun to BUTTs Bootcamp is a 50-minute outdoor cross training fitness
play, simple to learn, good game to socialize with friends, and no class modifiable for all fitness levels! No two workouts are ever
training or gear is needed. Coed teams are made up of 4 players the same. Each class is held at a local park utilizing the physical
per team. The season will consist of a 7-week schedule and a environment and encompasses all aspects of fitness: agility,
single-elimination tournament. Must sign up as a team of 4. cardio, power, strength, and core. It is requested that each boot
Instructor: RFPD Staff camper brings a set of dumbbells. The instructor will provide all
Location: Memorial Parkway Bocce Ball Courts additional fitness equipment. Skip the crowded gyms and take
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask your workout outside to enjoy the beautiful parks of the River
Forest Park District with BUTTs Bootcamp!
R/NR Fee: $50/$63 per team
Instructor: Kate BUTTerly, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and
Group Fitness Instructor
Day Date Time Code
Location: Priory Park, Washington Commons, and Keystone Parks
Sa 4/10-5/22 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm 1230.4331 (location varies daily and will be communicated prior to each
Bootcamp)
Adult Tennis Bring: A set of dumbells (between 5-10 lbs), clean face mask, water
Ages: 18 & up bottle
Beginner Tennis lessons will focus on the fundamentals of the
game and provide quality instruction and repetitions to improve Day Date Time
your game. We will focus on footwork, strokes, serving and M 1/4-5/24 6:15 am, 7:15 am, 9:15 am
receiving the ball, and hand-eye coordination. Tu 1/5-5/25 6:15 am, 7:15 am, 9:15 am
Instructor: Laura Berendt W 1/6-5/26 7:00 am, 9:15 am
Location: Keystone Park Tennis Courts Th 1/7-5/27 7:00 am, 9:15 am
Bring: Tennis racket, water bottle, face mask
To register, contact Kate Butterly at buttsbootcamp@gmail.com.
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu/Th 4/20-5/27 7:00-8:00 pm $240/$300 1636.4401
Adult Cardio Tennis
Ages: 18 & up
Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the
best features of the sport of tennis with cardiovascular exercise,
delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout.
This upbeat class with music will not only improve your tennis
game, but other sports like Platform Tennis and Pickleball!
Instructor: Laura Berendt
Location: Keystone Park Tennis Courts
Bring: Tennis racket, water bottle, face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu/Th 4/20-5/27 6:00-7:00 pm $240/$300 1636.4601
Classes & Programs Subject to Change
The River Forest Park District may cancel, reschedule, or
re-imagine programs and events based on the latest Illinois
Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control, Restore
Illinois COVID-19 directives. We will keep you informed of changes
in programming through our website, social media, and email.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
09 Winter & Spring 2021YOGA
Beginning Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Yoga Self-Care with Julia:
Ages: 14 & up Mindfulness Meditation
Traditional asanas (poses), breathing, and mindfulness are woven Ages: 14 & up
together with instruction on the core engagement and good Open to awareness of your life with gratitude and wonder. Learn
posture. Vinyasa, or poses that flow from one to the next, will be techniques to calm the mind, so that you can dive beneath
taught and practiced. This class is great for both those who are the narrative of your thoughts and emotions to experience the
new to yoga as well as more experienced practitioners who are unconditional love and positivity at your essence.
interested in refining their yoga practice. Instructor: Julia Robling Griest, Certified Yoga and Meditation
Instructor: Julia Robling Griest, Certified Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Instructor Location: The Depot
Location: The Depot Bring: Yoga mat, yoga strap (preferably cinch style). two yoga
Bring: Yoga mat, yoga strap (preferably cinch style). two yoga blocks (9" x 6" x 4"); Clean face mask
blocks (9" x 6" x 4"); Clean face mask
No Class: 3/29 Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
F 1/29 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.3081
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code STUDENT RATE with ID
M 1/4-2/8 8:45-10:15 am $96/$120 2424.3441 F 1/29 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.2082
M 1/4-2/8 6:30-8:00 pm $96/$120 2424.3551
M 2/22-4/5 8:45-10:15 am $96/$120 2424.3442
Yoga Self-Care with Julia:
M 2/22-4/5 6:30-8:00 pm $96/$120 2424.3552
M 4/12-5/24 8:45-10:15 am $112/$140 2424.4443 Deep Breathing for Clarity, Calm, and Vitality
M 4/12-5/24 6:30-8:00 pm $112/$140 2424.4553 Ages: 14 & up
STUDENT RATE with ID If you are breathing shallowly, your body is fatigued and starving
M 1/4-2/8 8:45-10:15 am $72 2420.3401 for oxygen. Learn what deep breathing is, how to do it, and yogic
M 1/4-2/8 6:30-8:00 pm $72 2420.3501 breathing exercises to access more energy and live a life of clarity,
M 2/22-4/5 8:45-10:15 am $72 2420.3402 calm, and vitality.
M 2/22-4/5 6:30-8:00 pm $72 2420.3502 Instructor: Julia Robling Griest, Certified Yoga and Meditation
M 4/12-5/24 8:45-10:15 am $84 2420.4403 Instructor
M 4/12-5/24 6:30-8:00 pm $84 2420.4503 Location: The Depot
Bring: Yoga mat, yoga strap (preferably cinch style). two yoga
blocks (9" x 6" x 4"); Clean face mask
Yoga Self-Care with Julia: Friday Evening Retreat Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Ages: 14 & up F 3/12 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.3071
Step away from the to-do list, exhale the past, and join us as we STUDENT RATE with ID
practice yoga, breathing, and mindfulness meditation to reconnect F 3/12 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.3072
with the inner fountain of calm, clarity, and wisdom. Rest in the
opportunity to simplify and remember what’s really important. Yoga Self-Care with Julia:
Leave and return to life with wonder, positivity, and the awareness
Strengthening the Pelvic Floor
of boundless possibility.
Ages: 14 & up
Instructor: Julia Robling Griest, Certified Yoga and Meditation
Having a strong pelvic floor prevents incontinence, contributes
Instructor
to core strength, and greatly increases the benefits of your yoga
Location: The Depot
practice when coordinated with the breath. Detailed instruction
Bring: Yoga mat, yoga strap (preferably cinch style). two yoga
of pelvic floor exercises will be taught along with tips on how to
blocks (9" x 6" x 4"); Clean face mask
design a personal practice.
Instructor: Julia Robling Griest, Certified Yoga and Meditation
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Instructor
F 1/8 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.3091
Location: The Depot
F 2/19 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.3093
Bring: Yoga mat, yoga strap (preferably cinch style). two yoga
F 4/9 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.4095
blocks (9" x 6" x 4"); Clean face mask
F 5/21 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.4097
STUDENT RATE with ID
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
F 1/8 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.3092
F 4/30 6:30-8:30 pm $25/$31 2423.4061
F 2/19 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.3094
STUDENT RATE with ID
F 4/9 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.4096
F 4/30 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.4062
F 5/21 6:30-8:30 pm $16 2423.4098
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660 10ADULT & TOT
Kindermusik® Family Class: Kindermusik® Family Class:
Welcome to Colors & Shapes on the Farm Welcome to Rhyme Around Town
Multi-Age Family Class – Ages: newborn-6 years Multi-Age Family Class – Ages: newborn-6 years
Get on your tractor and drive down to the barn – it’s time to It is time to take the bus and visit all around town! In this fun-
encounter a farmyard of fun! In this class, we will explore some of filled class, we will go down to the baker’s shop, see the cobbler
the colors, shapes, and sounds found on the farm as we walk in the down the street, and stop at the corner grocery store as we move
green grass, go 'round and 'round a haystack, and listen to roosters through our busy day. All along the way, we will sing, dance, play
crowing and pigs oinking. Colors & Shapes on the Farm is loaded instruments, and listen to the sounds of traffic and tolling bells.
with songs, dances, instrument play-along, as well as listening Get ready to see what the city has to offer as we Rhyme Around
activities that provide lots of play and lots of learning. So, come Town! Home Materials include: Home CD, Elephant shaker, Family
on down to the farm! Home Materials include: Home CD, Shape Magazine Guide including our class story
Shakers, Family Magazine guide including our story from class Instructor: Leah Egan
Instructor: Leah Egan Location: The Depot
Location: The Depot Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up No Class: 3/29
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
M 1/18-2/22 10:30-11:15 am $104/$130 2510.3891 M 3/1-4/12* 10:30-11:15 am $104/$130 2510.3893
each additional child is $60/$75 2510.3892 each additional child is $60/$75 2510.2894
Kindermusik® Village: Kindermusik® Village:
Welcome to Hickory, Dickory, Tickle & Bounce Welcome to The Rhythm of My Day
Ages: Newborn to 15 months Ages: Newborn to 15 months
Welcome to Hickory, Dickory, Tickle & Bounce! Nursery rhymes, Welcome to The Rhythm of My Day! This class is designed to help
whether spoken or paired with tunes, are indeed musical and parents and caregivers incorporate music into many of the regular
rhythmic. In this class, your child will be exposed to the sounds routines found throughout their daily life. We have taken great
of language and modeling while being exposed to familiar verses care to capture the intimate daily rituals and routines parents
and rhymes. You will explore the fundamental music concepts of share with their babies – everything from bath time to Mommy
Steady Beat; Up and Down; and Major, Minor, and More – all by or Daddy’s arrival home from work - through a variety of songs
means of songs, chants, dances, object and instrument play, and and instrumental selections. Caregivers will learn how music can
intentional touch and exercise activities. Home Materials include: help their little one sooth themselves and helps to build a strong
Fish Shaker, Home CD, Art Banner, and board book network for learning in their body and mind. Simple sign language
Instructor: Leah Egan will be introduced to help integrate signing into daily routines.
Location: The Depot Classes will highlight musical concepts like diversity of sound,
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up stop and go, syncopation, and of course singing. Home Materials
include: Young Maestro Tambourine, Art Banner, Home CD, Board
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code book
M 1/18-3/8 11:30 am-12:15 pm $153/$191 2510.3897 Instructor: Leah Egan
Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up
No Class: 3/29
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
M 3/15-5/10* 11:30 am-12:15 pm $153/$191 2510.3898
11 Winter & Spring 2021Kindermusik® Family Class:
Welcome to Down on the Ground
ADULT & TOT
Multi-Age Family Class – Ages: Newborn-6 years
Look down and get grounded! Just in time for spring, we will Adult-Tot Movement & Tumbling
explore the world of creatures found at our feet. We will engage Ages: 2-4 with adult
a child’s natural curiosity as we hop like bunnies, crawl like Children are introduced to age-appropriate exercises specifically
caterpillars, and move high and low like squirrels. We will hear designed for balance and coordination of their large muscle
and imitate crickets chirping and dogs barking, perform a familiar groups. Through basic gymnastics and movement, participants
experience their world in a whole new way and begin to
spider fingerplay, and have fun with nonsense words, too. Through
understand how their bodies work. Wear loose fitting clothing,
songs, listening activities, and vocal and instrument play, we will gym shoes and be prepared to have tons of fun! Parent or
deepen the sense of wonder that children have about the world. caregiver participation is required.
With all the great music and learning, there is no end to the fun Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
found Down on the Ground! Home Materials include: Double egg Location: The Depot
shaker, Home CD, Family Magazine guide including our class story Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Instructor: Leah Egan
Location: The Depot Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up Tu 1/12-3/16 9:30-10:15 am $115/$144 1313.3231
Tu 4/6-5/25 9:30-10:15 am $90/$113 1313.4232
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
M 4/19-5/10 10:30-11:15 am $75/$94 2510.4895
each additional child is $45/$56 2510.4896 Adult-Tot Sports
Ages: 2-4 with adult
Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic
sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus
Zumbini® on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment
and instruction are provided to help guide your child through
Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst, the Zumbini® program an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver
combines music, dance, and educational tools for 45 minutes of participation is required.
can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Instructor: Hot Shots Sports
Location: The Depot
Zumbini®: TJ & His PJS Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Multi-Age Family Class – Ages: Newborn-4 years
TJ is always happy and loves exploring the world around him! He Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
delights in nature and loves to sing and dance. TJ loves the world Tu 1/12-3/16 10:30-11:15 am $115/$144 1314.3021
so much, that he does NOT want to go to bed! Through friendship, Tu 4/6-5/25 10:30-11:15 am $90/$113 1314.4021
song, and dance, he learns that going to bed can be as fun as going
to Pajama Party! Jr. Adult-Tot Sports
Instructor: Toccara Daniel, Licensed Zumbini® Instructor Ages: 2-3 with adult
Location: The Depot This program gives you and your child an opportunity to bond
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up and have fun together while learning a variety of sports. This
R/NR Fee: $90; each additional child is $20 class is great for simple motor skills such as catching, throwing,
batting, shooting, passing, and anything that involves hand-eye
Day Date Time Code coordination. Parents participate with the child as we play soccer,
Sa 1/9-2/13 10:30-11:15 am 2512.3981 basketball, hockey, t-ball, and many other sports.
each additional child 2512.3982 Instructor: All Star Sports Instruction
Sa 3/13-4/17 10:30-11:15 am 2512.4985 Location: Washington Commons Park
each additional child 2512.4986 Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Zumbini®: Kalino Finds The Music Th 4/8-5/27 6:00-6:45 pm $79/$99 1312.4801
Multi-Age Family Class – Ages: Newborn-6 years
Kalino Finds the Music-Kalino™ is a sweet and whimsical small-
town boy who goes in search of his rhythm, but by the end it’s the
reader who finds theirs!
Instructor: Toccara Daniel, Licensed Zumbini® Instructor Try My First Dance on page 15 for
Location: The Depot an Adult/Tot Dance Class!
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask for ages 2 & up
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
W 1/13-2/10 1:00-1:45 pm $75 2512.3983
each additional child $20 2512.3984
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660 12River Forest Youth Baseball & Softball
REGISTRATION OPEN
January 1st – February 1st
*Guaranteed placement if registered by February 1*
*Pending space availability, late fees apply after February 1*
Register Online:
www.rfybs.com
Questions? Email: registration@rfybs.com
Interested in learning about volunteer opportunities?
Contact: rebecca@rfybs.com
13 Winter & Spring 2021EARLY CHILDHOOD
Musical Theater
Ages: 3-7 (Drop-Off Class)
Children will have fun singing, performing, and dancing to a new
story each week! Kids will earn about theater, stage directions,
and scene introduction. This class will ignite their love for theater
as they explore and dance to the story around them. Children will
also help make stage props and background scenery.
Instructor: RFPD Staff
Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu 3/9-3/30 9:00-10:30 am $75/$94 2728.3110
Th 3/11-4/ 1 1:30-3:00 pm $75/$94 2728.3111
Nature Nuts
Hands On As We Grow Ages: 3-7 (Drop-Off Class)
Ages: 3-7 (Drop-Off Class) Does your child want to become a Nature Detective? Children will
Hands off germs, hands on fun in this class! This class provides a enjoy outdoor nature hikes, while using their senses to explore
safe and clean environment that allows kids to be kids! Kids learn their surroundings. Nature Detectives will use special nature tools
and grow through sensory experiences and activities. All supplies to explore living things on land, water, and in the sky. Nature
are safe and allow for exploration and creativity. Let's get messy Detectives will spend time exploring outside in the woods and
and have fun! inside our nature classroom. We will create crafts, go hiking, play
Instructor: RFPD Staff games and become the best Nature Detectives we can be!
Location: The Depot Instructor: RFPD Staff
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask; apply bug spray/sun-
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code screen, wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear for our
Tu 1/12-2/2 1:30-3:00 pm $75/$94 2723.3001 nature hikes
F 1/15-2/5 9:00-10:30 am $75/$94 2723.3002
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
STEAM Fun! Tu 4/6-4/27 1:30-3:00 pm $75/$94 2726.4451
Ages: 3-7 (Drop-Off Class) F 4/9-4/30 9:00-10:30 am $75/$94 2726.4452
This program is full STEAM ahead...Science, Technology,
Engineering, Art, and Math! Each week, kids will explore a new
STEAM concept that will spark excitement and inspire future
innovators.
Instructor: RFPD Staff
Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu 2/9-3/2 1:30-3:00 pm $75/$94 2624.3320
F 2/12-3/5 9:00-10:30 am $75/$94 2624.3321
Mixed Media Art
Ages: 3-7 (Drop-Off Class)
Mixed Media is the perfect class to learn drawing, painting,
watercolor work, clay, pastel and much more. We will be working
with a little bit of everything, making new masterpieces every
week. Whether your child is a veteran artist or a newbie, this class
will open up more artistic avenues.
Instructor: Easel Art Studio
Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu 3/9-3/30 1:30-3:00 pm $96/$120 2225.3551
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660 14DANCE
Check out
My First Dance
for an Adult/Tot Class! Meet
My First Dance
Ages: 2-4 (Child with Adult)
Ellie Olayo
Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps are
introduced in a fun, friendly and positive manner. This class
includes mom or dad, or another loved one participating in the Ellie has been dancing before she could walk. She started
class along with the little dancer. Our instructor will keep the music teaching dance at 15 years old and has taught kids from
and curriculum moving along, while parents take an active role in 1-18 years old – all styles of dance for all occasions. She
encouraging, supporting, and keeping the little dancer on track. really enjoys teaching kids and fostering their love of
You both will get to dance on stage together in a recital on April dance.
24th.
Instructor: Ellie Olayo
Location: The Depot
Bring: Wear tights and leotards or solid color fitted pants and fitted
shirt that permits movement and comfort; Ballet slippers; Long Ballet & Tap With Ribbons
hair will need to be properly secured before class; clean face mask. Ages: 3-5 (drop-off class)
No class: 3/30 In this combination class, enjoy ballet and tap! Ballet: The ballet
program focuses on classical instruction, technical skills, and
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code terminology with upbeat, modern music. Tap: Terminology and
Tu 1/12-4/20 5:15-6:00 pm $275/$343 2310.3441 techniques will be taught. Dancers will also have the opportunity
to perform with ribbons! Perform in a recital on April 24.
Instructor: Ellie Olayo
Location: The Depot
Bring: Wear tights and leotards or solid color fitted pants and fitted
shirt that permits movement and comfort; Ballet slippers & tap
shoes; Long hair will need to be properly secured before class; face
mask.
No class: 3/30
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Tu 1/12-4/20 3:45-4:45 pm $275/$343 2320.3442
Jazz & Hip Hop
Ages: 5-8 (Drop-off Class)
Using popular and current music the students start learning
Spring Recital
dances and choreography quickly as well as learning various
dance elements. Our version of hip hop/jazz dance is extremely
tasteful and clean, and our priority is offering age-appropriate
material. Perform in a recital on April 24.
Instructor: Ellie Olayo
Saturday, April 24 Location: The Depot
Bring: Wear tights and leotards or solid color fitted pants and fitted
3:00 pm shirt that permits movement and comfort; Ballet slippers or Jazz
shoes; Long hair will need to be properly secured before class; face
The recital is scheduled to be held on mask.
No class: 4/1
stage outdoors at Keystone Park West.
The class fee includes the Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
14-week class instruction, recital, Th 1/14-4/22 3:45-4:45 pm $275/$343 2320.3443
recital tickets, and costume.
15 Winter & Spring 2021CULTURAL ARTS
Stage Stars Music Start
Ages: 6-10 Ages: 5-9
Your time to shine, it's acting time! In Stage Stars children will Learn to read music and play tunes! Brought to you by AES and
learn theater terms, play games, and act in short skits. During The Music Path Company, this amazing program teaches young
theater games, students will use their creativity to communicate students the beginnings of music! Using specialized, proprietary
and improvise. The carefully selected skits are based on folk tales MusicStart keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in
that teach cooperation and positive moral values. Every student a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using
will have the opportunity to play at least one lead role per session. problem-solving strategies - without sacrificing any important
Also, Stage Stars participants can earn prizes for identifying and musical knowledge - we are not taking shortcuts to playing and
explaining parts of a skit and goals of the characters. reading music. Prepare your student to take any instrument by
Instructor: AES giving them a solid musical foundation with this exciting program!
Location: The Depot Instructor: AES
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
W 4/7-5/26 4:00-5:00 pm $141/$176 2725.4910 Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Th 4/1-5/20 4:00-5:00 pm $170/$213 2525.4552
Smart Start Art
Ages: 5-8 Guitar Stars
"Every child is an artist,"- Pablo Picasso. Explore your artistic side Ages: 6-13
with the Smart Start Art Program from Afterschool Enrichment Learning to play the guitar is fun! In Guitar Stars, the children will
Solutions. Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, learn the fundamentals of guitar playing, including holding the
developing fine-motor skills, style, and vision as we explore guitar and pick, proper fret-hand finger position, sight reading,
different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects playing by ear, and playing basic songs. Also, as the children
and play fun, exciting games. Sketch and draw, shade and color, progress, they will have the opportunity to test for "Guitar Belts", a
cut, glue, fold... create! See your imagination come to life! Learn fun motivational system patterned after martial arts.
about great artists, past and present, with the featured Artist of the Instructor: AES
Week. Earn ArtBeltsTM as you learn and progress. No experience Location: The Depot
necessary, open to all students grades K-3! Bring: Guitar, labeled water bottle and face mask
Instructor: AES
Location: The Depot Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask W 1/13-3/3 4:00-5:00 pm $152/$190 2526.3531
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
M 1/18-3/8 6:00-7:00 pm $141/$176 2221.3220 Mixed Media Art
Ages: 7-10
Mixed Media is the perfect class to learn drawing, painting,
watercolor work, clay, pastel and much more. We will be working
with a little bit of everything, making new masterpieces every
week. Whether your child is a veteran artist or a newbie, this class
will open up more artistic avenues.
Classes & Programs Subject to Change Instructor: Easel Art Studio
The River Forest Park District may cancel, reschedule, or
Location: The Depot
re-imagine programs and events based on the latest Illinois
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Department of Public Health, Center for Disease Control,
Restore Illinois COVID-19 directives. We will keep you Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
informed of changes in programming through our website, Tu 3/9-4/13 3:30-4:45 pm $144/$180 2223.3223
social media, and email. Thank you for your patience and
understanding.
www.rfparks.com • (708) 366-6660 16STEAM
Let's Build It – Snap Circuits: Wacky Waves! Magnet Makers!©
Ages: 5-10 Ages: 3-5, 6-12
Wacky Waves is an exhilarating, cutting-edge area of engineering. Time to get polarized! Get all the attractive and repelling facts
In this unit, students will design, build, and test various circuits and around magnetic mystery forces. Have fun making magnetic
electronic projects. Instructors will guide students through core slime, a compass from scratch, and exploring extreme pushing
concepts of electrical engineering, introducing them to circuits and pulling forces. Take home your very own magnetic rock pulled
and electrical components. Students will use hands-on projects right from our Earth’s crust!
and experiments to explore how electricity is part of our daily Instructor: High Touch High Tech
lives. No previous experience is necessary, just a desire to learn Location: The Depot
and build. Projects will include various sound producing circuits, Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
musical instruments, a simulated telephone, and even both their
own radio...and radio station! Each student will receive an award Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
on the last day of the session, as well as the opportunity to earn Ages: 3-5:
Energy Belts to demonstrate their learned skills! Sa 3/13 3:00-4:30 pm $30/$38 2620.3331
Instructor: AES Ages: 6-12:
Location: The Depot Sa 3/13 1:00-2:30 pm $30/$38 2620.3332
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Deep Down, Sea Ya Later!©
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code Ages: 3-5, 6-12
Sa 1/16-3/6 10:00-11:00 am $160/$200 2620.3631 Have some Marine Biological fun with us as we take a closer look
as to what keeps our oceans alive! Touch and observe real squids
and ocean specimens. Make a mini coral reef to take home. And
Fools Rush, Digging for Gold!© experiment with bioluminescent adaptations from the creatures
Ages: 3-5, 6-12 found deep inside the midnight zones!
Join us for an interactive STEAM Workshop geared all around the Instructor: High Touch High Tech
magnificent rocks found inside our Earth. Learn more about how Location: The Depot
Geologist studied these hidden treasures and try Panning for Real Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Gemstone, keep what you find!
Instructor: High Touch High Tech Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
Location: The Depot Ages: 3-5:
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask Sa 4/10 3:00-4:30 pm $30/$38 2620.4231
Ages: 6-12:
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code Sa 4/10 1:00-2:30 pm $30/$38 2620.4232
Ages: 3-5
Sa 1/9 3:00-4:30 pm $30/$38 2620.3530
Ages: 6-12 Science Made Fun STEAM Club
Sa 1/9 1:00-2:30 pm $30/$38 2620.3531 Ages: 6-12
Explore the magic of STEAM with High Touch HighTech
Chicagoland. Join our Science Made Fun STEAM Club and be a
Inventors Closet!© Scientist with us! Each day we meet we will cover new STEAM
Ages: 3-5, 6-12 topics. We will have you do the experiments yourself and each
Models, Prototypes, and Inventions, oh my! This STEAM workshop participant will use their own supplies and materials. Safety
will truly inspire a creative bug for our future Engineers. We will Goggles will be given to each Scientist and take-home experiments
have fun working with the Science of Engineering by creating will be at the end of each club day!
something from nothing, testing it out, and exploring new ways to Instructor: High Touch High Tech
develop it. Participants will take home the Invention they create! Location: The Depot
Instructor: High Touch High Tech Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask
Location: The Depot
Bring: Labeled water bottle and face mask Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code
W 1/20-2/10 3:30-5:00 pm $107/$134 2620.3130
Day Date Time R/NR Fee Code W 3/3-3/24 3:30-5:00 pm $107/$134 2620.3131
Ages: 3-5:
Sa 2/20 3:00-4:30 pm $30/$38 2620.3431
Ages: 6-12:
Sa 2/20 1:00-2:30 pm $30/$38 2620.3432
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