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Winter/Spring 2020 - Mokena Park District
Winter/Spring 2020
Winter/Spring 2020 - Mokena Park District
Mission Statement
  The Mokena Community Park District is committed to enhancing lives through the power of
   recreation by providing exceptional parks, facilities, programs, events, and services for all to
                                        explore and enjoy.
                                                                                                                                       Table of Contents
                                                                                                                                   IFC      Letter From President

                              LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT                                                                            1        Registration Information
                                                                                                                                   2        Park Info at a Glance
Dear Mokena Community Park District Residents,
                                                                                                                                   3        Park ‘n Travel
      With fall winding down and winter in our sights, it is time to start thinking about how to
stay active and engaged. The Mokena Community Park District has many exciting options for                                          4        Special Events
residents of all ages. The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center offers a free walking track to all residents                           8        Early Childhood Education
of the park district and open gym time throughout the week. There are also many fitness classes                                    9        Youth General
to help keep that summer exercise plan in place. For the Kids there are many fun and stimulating
                                                                                                                                   11       Youth Dance
opportunities that will help keep them active and off their devices, from on-going classes and leagues
to special events.                                                                                                                 12       Youth Gymnastics
      As we move out of winter into spring the park district really starts to come alive. We are                                   13       Youth/High School Athletic
                                                                                                                                            Leagues
happy to announce that next spring our brand new pickleball courts will be completed and open
for your enjoyment. These are located at Hecht Park and will be a great addition to our recreation                                 15       Youth Athletics
offerings. We also have exciting news regarding our maintenance facility! This winter, the Board                                   19       Youth Summer Camps
of Commissioners and staff will be finalizing the planning process in order to break ground on an
                                                                                                                                   20       All Ages
expansion of this complex. When our current maintenance facility was built, the park district had
five parks. We have since grown to 20 parks. It is time to modernize this building so that the parks,                              21       Teen/Adult Programs
facilities and machinery can continue to be properly maintained going forward.                                                     22       Adult leagues/Athletics
     Another exciting project that is in the works for 2020 is the development of Whisper Creek                                    24       All Ages Open Gym
Park. We have started to engage the community on what features they would like to include in this                                  25       Health and Wellness
park. The Park District has also applied for an Open Space and Land Acquisition (OSLAD) Grant
                                                                                                                                   32       Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDRR) to help fund this project, and I am
happy to report that we have made it to the final level and will be traveling to Springfield to present                            34       Parties
our plan. This matching grant will help the park district provide funding for this new park to the                                 35       Facility Rentals
residents of this growing area.                                                                                                    36       Yunker Park Amenities
    I would like to take this time to thank the residents of Mokena for helping to support an                                      37       Park Facilities & Amenities
amazing park district that we can all be proud of. Thank you!
                                                                                                                                   38       Other Park Offerings
       Looking forward to having you join us this upcoming season!
                                                                                                                                   39       General Rules & Information
                                                                                                             Jeff Apel
                                                                                 President of the Mokena Park District             40       Park District Connections
                                                                                                Board of Commissioners             41       Park District Locations Matrix

  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS                                                                                    Park District Staff
Jeff Apel...............................................President   Administrative    Executive Director – Mike Selep, CPRE
Dennis Bagdon........................... Vice-president                               Administrative Assistant – Dawn Morsovillo
Tim Ozinga..........................................Secretary                         Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources - Patti Parli, CPRP
Bob Lindbloom....................................Treasurer                            Accounting/Payroll Coordinator - Yadira Rajewski
Mike Gandy................................ Commissioner             Recreation Dept.  Superintendent of Recreation - Mary Beth Windberg, CPRP
Steve Jacobson............................. Commissioner                              Recreation Supervisor-Athletics – Nick Mazzuca, CPRP
Mary Louise Knoerzer................. Commissioner                                    Recreation Supervisor – Special Events – Rebecca Hornig, CPRP
                                                                                      Marketing Coordinator - Laurel Welch
John O’Driscoll............................Legal Counsel
                                                                                      Receptionist/Registrar – Matt Wereldsma
Carrie Coffelt......................Recording Secretary
                                                                                      Volunteer Coordinator/Special Event Asst. – Ashley Manka
                                                                    Parks Department  Supt. of Parks & Facilities - James VanGennep, CPRP, CPSI, CPO
                                                                    	Maintenance – David Blommaert, Bill Kausal, Kristin Potocki, Rodger
         Park Board Meetings                                                          Rottmann, Shaun Ziems, Kim Limanowski
   Park District Board meetings are held on                         Oaks Recreation & Recreation Facility Manager – Rachel Bauer, CPRP
   the fourth Tuesday of each month at the                          Fitness Center    Fitness & Wellness Manager – Kristin Ehler, CPRP
  Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847                                           Facility Maintenance Manager – Michael Fox
    La Porte Road, Mokena, at 6:00 p.m.                                               Assistant Facility Manager – Wendy Jacob
                                                                                      Maintenance – Wayne Wollenzien
                                                                    *CPRE – Certified Park & Recreation Executive, CPRP – Certified Park & Recreation Professional, CPSI – Certified
                                                                      Playground Safety Inspector, CPO – Certified Pool Operator (professional staff certifications through the National
 Cover Photo Credits: Shaun Ziems, Mary Beth Windberg
                                                                                                         Recreation & Park Association (NRPA)
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— Registration
                                 — section header
                                             Information
                                                  —      —
     Register in person at Mokena Park Administration Center,               Administration Center Office Hours: Monday through Friday
10925 La Porte Road, Mokena or The Oaks Recreation & Fitness            9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Center, 10847 La Porte Rd., Mokena, during regular office hours
with cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American
                                                                        HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
Express, or Discover). After hours, a mail slot is provided north            In accordance with Park District policy, all program
of the entrance doors to the Administration Center. Phone in            participants must sign a hold harmless agreement prior to the first
registrations are not accepted. Registration cannot be accepted         day of participation in a program. No individual will be allowed
by the instructor at the first class.                                   to participate in a Park District program without a signed waiver
                                                                        on file listing the program(s) for which he/she has registered on
     Register by fax. Fax registration information to 708-479-
                                                                        a seasonal or per-session basis. A parent/guardian must sign for
5381 using either Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or
                                                                        family members under the age of 18. This form will be made
Discover. Faxes received after 4:00 p.m. will be processed on the
                                                                        available at time of registration.
following business day. Note: If registering via fax, your facsimile
signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an     INSURANCE
original form signature.
                                                                             The Park District is committed to conducting its recreation
      Register On-line. Go to www.mokenapark.com. Available 24          programs and activities in the safest manner possible. Participants
hours a day. A customer account with a username and password is         are reminded that the Park District does not carry medical accident
required to use our on-line system. Residents must come in and          insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of this
show proof of residency before using the online system for the          insurance would make program fees prohibitive.
first time, to avoid non-resident fees being charged.
     Payment. Full tuition and fees must be paid to Mokena
Community Park District at time of registration. Checks should be
made payable to Mokena Park District. Credit cards accepted are
Visa, MasterCard American Express, or Discover. There will be a
twenty-five-dollar ($25) service charge for any NSF check returned
by the bank.
      Register Early! Take advantage of Early Registration for lower
fees. All programs and trips have limited enrollment; therefore,
registration is on a first-come, first serve basis. Registration must
be completed by the registration deadline, or additional fees may
be incurred. Please adhere to deadlines. Instructors cannot take
registrations.
    Unless specifically noted in program description, registration
deadline is 7 days before the first class meets. Registrations
accepted after the deadline may be assessed an additional fee.
    In most cases, Non-residents will pay 20% of the program fee
additional, unless otherwise noted.
    Refunds: See page 2 for full refund policy.

                                                                              Administration Center
      PLEASE NOTE                                                             Closing Dates
     • Due to space limitations in the brochure, errors may
 occur, and changes made to dates, times, and locations, etc.                 The ADMINISTRATION CENTER will be closed on the
 We apologize for these omissions and will notify patrons as             following dates:
 soon as possible.                                                                 December 24, 2019 – January 1, 2020

      • Enrollment is limited in all programs, so early                                Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
 registration is always recommended. Prior participation in a
 program does not guarantee enrollment. Programs may fill
                                                                                    See page 32 for Oaks holiday closures
 and registration may be closed before the registration deadline
 occurs.

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— Park
                                — section
                                   Info At Aheader
                                             Glance——
                       ADMINISTRATION CENTER                                            THE OAKS RECREATION & FITNESS CENTER
                      10925 La Porte Road, Mokena                                               10847 La Porte Road, Mokena
             Phone: (708) 390-2401         Fax: (708) 479-5381                          Phone: (708) 390-2343 Fax: (708) 390-2363
                                                                                           Monday – Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
                 Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
                                                                                          Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

                                            Website: www.mokenapark.com • Email: info@mokenapark.com

         Refunds:
•        Requests for cancellation must be made by phone, fax, or email between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through
         Friday at the Administration Center only. Requests received via fax or email after 4:00 p.m. will be dated for the next business day.
•        Deadline for requesting a refund is the registration deadline for all programs unless otherwise noted. (Unless specified
         otherwise, registration deadline is 7 days prior to first class session.)
         •    Classes or programs which meet multiple sessions – Full refund minus $10 processing fee and any other associated costs which
              have already been incurred (uniforms, supplies, etc.).
         •    Classes or programs which meet once – Credit toward future programming will be issued minus $10 processing fee and any
              other associated costs which have already been incurred (uniforms, supplies, etc.).
         •    Adult Athletic Leagues – Refund minus 5% of the full team registration fee, minimum of $20 and any other associated costs
              which have already been incurred (uniforms, supplies, etc.).
         •    No refunds on any trip or special event unless otherwise noted
•        If the Park District cancels a trip or program prior to its start, you will receive a full refund.
•        Credits or make-up classes are not available if a class is missed.
•        In accordance with our Behavior Policy (page 39), appropriate behavior is expected at all times. Participants who are asked to leave a
         class or facility due to inappropriate or potentially harmful behavior are not eligible for a refund.

             PROGRAM LOCATIONS
     •       BowDoc Archery, 18801 Wolf Road, #4, Mokena
     •       Gym-Kinetics, 19220 Ridge Road, Mokena
     •       Lincoln-Way Central High School, 1801 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox
     •       Main Park, 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena
     •       MES - Mokena Elementary School, 11244 Willowcrest Lane, Mokena
                                                                                                              for more information on upocoming events
     •       MIS - Mokena Intermediate School, 11331 West 195th Street, Mokena                                 mokena community park district
     •       MJHS – Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way, Mokena
     •       Nova Quarter Horses, 10129 W. 187th Street, Mokena
     •       Program Center - 10925 La Porte Road, Mokena (south end of Main Park)
     •       The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 La Porte Rd., Mokena
             	Walnut Room, Cypress Room, Chestnut Room, Field House, Multi-
               purpose Room
     •       White Mountain Golf Course, 9901 W. 179th St., Tinley Park
     •       Yunker Farm Park - 10824 La Porte Road, Mokena                                                   Scan our QR code into your phone
             	Band Shell, Splash Park, Red Barn, Park ‘n Bark Dog Park, Community                               and it will take you directly
               Gardens                                                                                                  to our website!

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— Park ’n’ Travel —

The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate- Gone with
                                                                              Canada: Montreal, Quebec & Ottawa
the Wind                                                                      Depart on a 7 Night & 8 Day Canadian adventure. Board the bus and
Prior to getting swept up in a discussion about one of the most romantic
                                                                              begin your journey to Ottawa, the National Capital of Canada! Discover
films of all time, take a self-guided tour of The Jacob Henry Mansion
                                                                              all Canada has to offer on a guided tour of Ottawa featuring Parliament
Estate. Enjoy a lavish luncheon before seeing sides of “Gone with the
                                                                              Hill and Byward Market. The following day, meet up with a local guide
Wind” like never before. Leslie Goddard brings the making of this
                                                                              to explore Montréal, Notre Dame Basilica, and its Underground City.
Hollywood Classic to life. Lunch will include; Baked Ham served with
                                                                              Get a taste of Europe in beautiful Quebec City. Keep Cruising through
Fruit Sauce and Scalloped Potatoes and Green Beans. It will finish with
                                                                              Canada on the St. Lawrence River. Sights will include the, 165 meter,
a delightful dessert. Vegetarian option available upon request. All Ages,
                                                                              Montréal Tower. Conclude your trip with an exquisite view of the 1000
those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration Deadline is
                                                                              Islands Tower. Trip insurance is available and recommended – prices vary
Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
                                                                              depending on occupancy ($69 double or triple and $94 single per person).
 Departure: Yunker Park                                         A Manka      Please write a separate check payable to “Travel Insured International,
                                                                              Inc.” or pay it online at www.travelconfident.com. Limited space available,
 DATE            DAY        TIME                         R/N                  so don’t wait to register! There is no online registration for this program.
 March 24        Tues       10:00am-3:00pm               $67/$80              All Ages, those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates for
                                                                              this trip are June 14-21. Registration deadline/final payment is due on
                  After January 24                       $72/$85
                                                                              Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Mystic, Foxwoods and Newport                                                   Departure: Yunker Park                                          A Manka
Indulge in a 7 Day & 6 Night getaway through Mystic, Foxwoods, &
                                                                               DATE              DAY        TIME                         FEES
Newport! Board a luxurious tour bus and prepare to explore the many
shopping outlets in Foxwoods. Tour Newport and get a glimpse of the            June 14           Sun        8:00am                       $75 Deposit
magnificent mansions build throughout the flourishing town. From                                 Double Occupancy                        $830
there, you will enjoy a gentle sea breeze in the quaint and ever charming
                                                                                                 Single Occupancy                        $1129
Mystic Seaport. Witness this recreated seafaring village firsthand. After a
relaxing day near the seaside, take a gamble and delight in the offerings                        Triple Occupancy                        $810
of the Mohegan Sun Casino. The Mystic, Foxwoods, and Newport
adventure is sure to have something for everyone. Pack your bags, a sense
of adventure, and prepare to make memories of a lifetime. Trip insurance
is available and recommended – prices vary depending on occupancy ($59
double or triple and $69 single per person). Please write a separate check
payable to “Travel Insured International, Inc.” or pay it online at www.
travelconfident.com. Limited space available, so don’t wait to register!
There is no online registration for this program. All Ages, those under
18 must be accompanied by an adult. Dates for this trip are April 18-24.
Registration deadline/final payment is due on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
 Departure: Yunker Park                                        A. Manka
 DATE              DAY       TIME                         R/N
 April 18          Sat       8:00am                       $75 Deposit
                   Double Occupancy                       $675
                   Single Occupancy                       $914
                   Triple Occupancy                       $655
                                                                                                  Mystic, Foxwoods and Newport

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Indoor
                                                               Flea Market
                                                                   Sunday, January 12 • 9am–1pm
                                                                   The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center
                                                                          Shoppers Admitted FREE!
          Vendor
        Registration                                                          Early Bird Vendor Fee
         Deadline:                                                           by Dec. 12: $30R/$36NR
          Dec. 29.                                                 No refunds. No day-of event vendor registration.

       WINTER JUM P FEST
                                              VIP
                                          Registration
     Monday, January 20 • 3–8pm            Deadline:
     The Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center   Jan. 6.

     • VIP Early Bird Reg. Fee: $10, Jump from 2–8pm.
     • Fee after Jan. 6: $10, Jump from 3–8pm.
     • Register at the door starting at 3pm: $12.
      Fees are per jumper. All Ages. Children 11 & younger
      must have a guardian with them. No refunds.
      Concessions will be available for purchase.

                                                                                              
                                                Mother & Son Bowling
                                                Saturday, February 15
                                                12–2pm  Thunderbowl in Mokena
                                                Early Bird Registration by Jan. 15: $19R/$23NR
                                                Fee includes: Unlimited bowling, shoes, pizza, pop, dessert
         Registration
          Deadline:                             and a gift. Ages 4-10 with one adult.
           Feb. 1.                              Fee is per person. No refunds.

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          Dads and daughters will dance the night away                                                         Registration
                                                                                                                Deadline:
                  and meet Elsa and Anna in our                                                                  Mar. 7.
                      “Frozen” Wonderland.
          Light refreshments & desserts will be served.

        Saturday, March 21
        Program Center
        Age: 3–6, 4:30–6pm  Ages 6–10, 6:30–8pm
        Early Bird Registration by Feb. 21: $16R/$18NR
        Fee is per person. No refunds. TSS Photography will be
        on-site offering professional photos for an additional fee.

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                                                                Weekday, Evening, & Saturday Appointments Available

                                                                                       TAILORED TO BUSY FAMILIES:
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          39 E Colorado Ave, Frankfort, IL 60423 • 708-789-9289                        EMERGENCIES SEEN PROMPTLY:
                                           •                                           Kids Don’t Have to Wait in Pain!

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Flashlight                                                                           Registration
                                                                                                    Deadline:
                                                                                                    March 21.

               Egg Hunt
                    The Quest for the
                   Golden Egg begins!
         This year we’ll have TWO egg hunts!
                                                                Bu n n y Br u n ch
      One before we have pizza and one after.
     Eggs are filled with tickets to redeem raffle
     prizes but the biggest prize goes to the one
       who finds the Golden Egg! Ages 8–12.
                                                                   Hip Hop Hooray! Meet the Bunny and
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                                                                   Fee includes lunch, face painting and
                                                                   a special gift. All ages welcome.

                                                                                Saturday, April 4
         Thursday, April 2                                                        10:30am–12pm
            Yunker Park • 8–9pm            Registration                   Aurelio’s Restaurant, Frankfort
           Early Bird Registration by       Deadline:                   Early Bird Registration by March 4:
             March 2: $12R/$14NR            March 19.                        $16R/$20NR per person.
                    No refunds.                                                      No refunds.

                                                  Enjoy tea and treats with your mom, grandmother
                                                  or that special lady in your life. The morning will

             Mother’s
                                                  include delicious finger foods, games, crafts and
                                                  mini-manicures & glitter in your hair if you choose.
                                                  Ages 4–10.

             Day Tea                                      Saturday, May 9
                                                       Yunker Park • 10:30am–12pm                  Registration
                                                      Early Bird Registration by April 9:           Deadline:
                                                                                                     April 25.
                                                          $16R/$20NR per person.
                                                                  No refunds.

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— Special Events —

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— Early Childhood Education —
The Mokena Community Park District’s Comprehensive                             Pee Wee Picassos
Early Childhood Education Program:                                             Does your child love to color, draw, and paint? You and your budding
  • Prep School – 3-year olds* – Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-11:30 a.m.          artist will enjoy the slow pace in this relaxed class of creative fun together.
  • Pre-School – 4-year olds* – Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00-11:30           Simple paper projects, cutting, gluing, and paints will get your young
    a.m.                                                                       artist off to a creative start. Age 2-3 with one parent. Fee includes
  • Kinderbridge - 4-year olds* – Monday through Friday 12:30-3:00             materials.
    p.m. Prep School, Preschool, and Kinderbridge – these very successful,
                                                                                Program Center                                                P. Winkleman
    long running programs include academic skills, physical activity, arts
    and crafts, story time, finger play, and songs.                             DATE                     DAY             TIME                    R/N
All classes meet in our Program Center located at the south end of              January 8-29, 2020       Wed             10:15-11:00am           $35/$42
Mokena Main Park. All of these programs are for children ready to
                                                                                                         After January 1, 2020                   $40/$47
separate from their parents for an extended period of time, and children
must be toilet trained.                                                         February 5-26, 2020 Wed                  10:15-11:00am           $35/$42
*Age as of September 1, 2020                                                                             After January 29, 2020                  $40/$47
                                                                                March 4-25, 2020         Wed             10:15-11:00am           $35/$42
Early Childhood Education Open House
Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 2:00-3:30 p.m.                                                                After February 26, 2020                 $40/$47
You and your child are invited to our Early Education Open House to             April 8-29, 2020         Wed             10:15-11:00am           $35/$42
meet our wonderful teachers. The charming, colorful classroom will make                                  After April 1, 2020                     $40/$47
children feel welcome and ready to learn. Take this opportunity to see why
we will give your children a great preschool experience, and help them get
ready for kindergarten.                                                        Wiggles and Giggles
Location:      Program Center, 10925 La Porte Road (far south end of           For your 2 to 3-year-old who is not quite ready to separate – parent and
               parking lot)                                                    child will wiggle and giggle their way through this fun-filled class while
                                                                               stretching their muscles and marching to music. Age appropriate activities
Early Childhood Education Fall 2020                                            will vary each week using balls, balloons, and bubbles. Finger plays and
                                                                               props, rhymes and rhythm movements, hoops and parachutes are also
Registration                                                                   included. .
Registration will be accepted in person on Saturday, February 8, 2020
from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Program Center.                                     Program Center                                                   C. Johnson
Required at Registration:                                                       DATE                        DAY          TIME                    R/N
  • Birth Certificate
  • Proof of Immunizations                                                      Jan. 15-Feb. 12, 2020       Wed          9:30-10:15 a.m.         $35/$42
  • NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $49 registration fee and first month’s                                        After January 8                      $40/$47
    tuition. (Entire amount is non-refundable).                                 March 11-Apr. 8, 2020 Wed                9:30-10:15 a.m.         $35/$40
     • Prep School - $167 total deposit ($49 plus $118* first month tuition)
     • Pre-School - $204 total deposit ($49 plus $155* first month tuition)                                 After March 4                        $40/$45
     • Kinderbridge - $293 total deposit ($49
       plus $244* first month tuition)
  • Sign up for auto-pay and save $3 per
    month. Non-residents pay $5 per month
    additional.

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— Youth —
Baby Shark Party                                                                Frosty’s Winter Party
Baby Shark -Doo-Doo-Doo. It’s time to swim on down to the Rec.                  Christmas has come and gone, and winter is here full-force. Have the
Building for a Sharktastic Party. We’ll begin our evening with a cheese         midwinter blahs set in with nothing fun to do at home? Then come and
pizza and Hi-C dinner. Then we’ll hear a Shark Story, create a Shark craft,     join us for an evening of winter fun! We’ll begin with cheese pizza and a
and play a Shark game! Your child will have a fin-tastic evening at this        frosty fruit drink for dinner. Then we’ll be making “snow” men, having
party! Ages 4-7 – children must be able to separate from parent. No parent      an inside snowball fight with special snowballs, and playing in a shaving
waiting area.                                                                   cream snowstorm. This party will be snowballs of fun, and one you
                                                                                definitely won’t want to miss. Children must be potty-trained and willing
 Program Center Room 101                               Crosstown Exotics       to separate from parents. No parent waiting area. Ages 4-7 – Second
 CODE                        DAY          TIME                  R/N             graders welcome to attend.
 April 24, 2020              Fri          6:00-8:15 p.m.        $20/$24          Program Center                                                 J. Nush
                             After April 10                     $25/$29          DATE                      DAY            TIME               R/N
                                                                                 January 24, 2020          Fri            6:00-8:15 p.m.     $20/$24
Critter Classes
This 4-week class is an introduction to some of the World’s most                                           After Oct. 4                      $25/$29
misunderstood creatures. Participants will learn about our crew of
slippery and hoppy friends, and why they are a key indicator for healthy        Funny Bunny Party
ecosystems, as well as why they are important for us to save them from          It’s time to hop on down to the Park District for an evening of “Bunny
extinction. Each class will feature live animals. Classes are taught by the     Fun”. We’ll hear the funny story of “PJ Funny Bunny” by Marilyn Sadler.
experts from Crosstown Exotics, who have entertained and amazed at              Then we’ll make a bunny craft, color some eggs, and go on an egg hunt!!
summer camp and special events. Some classes may take place outdoors, so        (Dinner of cheese pizza and juice is included in this class.) Mom &
dress accordingly. No open toed shoes, please. Ages 6-12.                       Dad, here’s an opportunity for a quiet dinner without the kids! Ages 4-7.
                                                                                Children must be able to separate from parents. No indoor waiting area.
 Program Center Room 101                               Crosstown Exotics
 CODE                        DAY          TIME                  R/N              Program Center                                                 J. Nush

 February 4-25, 2020         Tues         5:30-6:30 p.m.        $44/$52          DATE                      DAY            TIME               R/N

                             After January 27                   $49/$57          March 27, 2020            Fri            6:00-8:15 p.m.     $25/$30

 April 7-28, 2020            Tues         5:30-6:30 p.m.        $44/$52                                    After March 13                    $30/$35

                             After March 31                     $49/$57
                                                                                Groundhog Party
                                                                                February 2 is Groundhog Day! Will the groundhog see his shadow? Join
Drawing and More                                                                us for an evening of fun learning about groundhogs and shadows. We’ll
Learn new techniques and improve your skills. We will use a variety of          also make a cute groundhog craft and play some groundhog themed game.
subjects including: animals, landscapes, cartoons, abstracts, and still life.   Of course, we always begin our parties with a cheese pizza dinner and Hi-
For all levels of ability. Taught by a graduate of the American Academy of      C. Ages 4-7. Children must be able to separate from parents. No indoor
Art. Grades 1-6.                                                                waiting area.
 Program Center Room 105                                     P. Winkleman       Program Center                                                 J. Nush
 DATE                        DAY          TIME                  R/N              DATE                      DAY            TIME               R/N
 Feb. 12-Mar. 18, 2020       Wed          4:30-5:30 p.m.        $52/$62          January 31, 2020          Fri            6:00-8:15 p.m.     $20/$24
                             After February 5, 2020             $57/$67                                    After January 24                  $25/$29
 Mar. 25-Apr. 29, 2020       Wed          4:30-5:30 p.m.        $52/$62
                             After March 18, 2020               $57/$67
 May 6-June 10, 2020         Wed          4:30-5:30 p.m.        $52/$62
                             After April 29, 2020               $57/$67

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LEGO Winter Break Mini-Camp                                                       Pinkalicious Party
Students love our interactive Bricks 4 Kidz® models. This camp is all about       Calling all Pinkerbelles and Pinkerellas! There is going to a totally pink-
the fun of doing something with what you’ve built. From a spinning top            tastic “Pinkalicious Party” that you are not going to want to miss! We’ll
to a spin art model, kids will love playing with their creations! But don’t       start our evening with pizza, pink lemonade, and pink cupcakes. Then
worry, we sneak in lots of learning, too – understanding probability in the       we will read our favorite Pinkalicious book. We’ll also make a special
“3-in-a-row” game model and learning about friction and symmetry with             Pinkalicious craft and play some Pink Pinkalicious games. Some come in
the spinning top lesson. Don’t miss out! Each child takes home a custom           your pinkest clothes and get ready for some pinktacular fun! Ages 4-7.
LEGO® mini-figure at the end of the two-day session. Please bring a               Children must be able to separate from parents. No indoor waiting area.
NUT FREE snack and drink each day.
                                                                                   Program Center                                                    J. Nush
 Program Center                                               Bricks 4 Kidz       DATE                       DAY           TIME                  R/N
 DATE                        DAY           TIME                   R/N              February 21                Fri           6:00-8:15 p.m.        $20/$24
 Dec. 26-27, 2019            Th/Fr         1:00-3:00 p.m.         $64/$78                                     After February 7                    $25/$29
                             After December 19                    $69/$83
                                                                                  Unicorn Party
Little Leprechaun Party                                                           Do you have a little one who is unicorn obsessed? Then they won’t want
Join us for an evening of St. Patrick’s Day fun! We’ll start off with cheese      to miss this magical evening of unicorn fun! We’ll begin our evening with
pizza served with special Leprechaun green juice. We’ll spend the rest of         cheese pizza and Hi-C. Then we’ll hear a unicorn story, make a unicorn
the evening being little leprechauns and having a lot of fun. We’ll learn         craft and play unicorn themed games! Ages 4-7. Children must be able to
about shamrocks, rainbows, leprechauns, and pots of gold through music,           separate from parents. No indoor waiting area.
stories, games and crafts. Don’t forget to wear green as that is the color
of the day. Moms & Dads, this is a GREAT EVENING to have a quiet                   Program Center                                                    J. Nush
dinner on your own! Ages 4-7. Children must be able to separate from               DATE                       DAY           TIME                  R/N
parents. No indoor waiting area.
                                                                                   May 15                     Fri           6:00-8:15 p.m.        $20/$24
 Program Center                                                      J. Nush                                 After May 1                         $25/$29
 DATE                        DAY           TIME                   R/N
 March 13                    Fri           6:00-8:15 p.m.         $20/$24
                                                                                  Winter Horse Camp
                                                                                  Come join Nova Quarter Horses for two fun filled days of Winter Horse
                             After February 28                    $25/$29         Camp! Each day will consist of hands- on experience and a riding lesson.
                                                                                  Guided by our experienced staff members, each participant will learn to
Penguin Party                                                                     saddle, bridle and groom their very own horse before taking them to the
You won’t want to miss this brand-new Penguin themed party!! We’ll                arena for the daily lesson. No need to worry about the weather outside, as
start our evening off with cheese pizza and Hi-C. Then the penguin fun            the Nova office is heated and the barn and arena are insulated and climate
begins with a penguin story, penguin craft, and penguin games. It is going        controlled. **Camp participants should bring a brown bag lunch daily.
to be a lot of fun!! Sign-up quickly, this new party is going to fill up very
fast!! Ages 4-7. Children must be able to separate from parents. No indoor         Nova Quarter Horse Ranch
waiting area.                                                                      DATE                       DAY           TIME                  R/N
 Program Center                                                      J. Nush      Jan. 2-3, 2020             Th/Fri        10:00am-3:00pm        $185
 DATE                        DAY           TIME                   R/N                                         After Dec. 23                       $190
 February 7, 2020            Fri           6:00-8:15 p.m.         $20/$24
                                                                                  Young Artists
                             After January 24                     $25/$29         In this variety art class, students will experiment with clay, tempera
                                                                                  paints, water colors, abstracts and much more. Students should bring an
Pete the Cat Party                                                                all-purpose art pad to first class. Taught by a graduate of the American
Pete the Cat is the coolest cat ever! Come and join us for a “Pete the Cat”       Academy of Art. Age 8-12.
themed party. We’ll start our evening with cheese pizza and Hi-C. Then
we’ll make a cool Pete the Cat art project, play Pete the Cat games, and           Program Center Room 105                                    P. Winkleman
listen to Pete the Cat stories. It will be a super fun evening for all children    DATE                             DAY       TIME                 R/N
who love Pete the Cat books. We’re sure at the end of the party, your child
                                                                                   Jan. 20-Feb. 24, 2020            Mon       4:30-5:30 p.m.       $52/$62
will agree, as Pete would say... “It was all good.” Ages 4-7. Children must
be able to separate from parents. No indoor waiting area.                                                           After Jan. 13                  $57/$67
                                                                                   Mar. 2-Apr. 6, 2020              Mon       4:30-5:30 p.m.       $52/$62
 Program Center                                                      J. Nush
                                                                                                                    After Feb. 24                  $57/$67
 DATE                        DAY           TIME                   R/N
                                                                                   Apr. 20-June 1, 2020             Mon       4:30-5:30 p.m.       $52/$62
 April 17                    Fri           6:00-8:15 p.m.         $20/$24
                                                                                                                    After Apr. 13                  $57/$67
                             After April 3                        $25/$29
                                                                                                                    No class May 25

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— Youth Dance —
Dance Program – Ballet, Tap, and Hip/Hop                                        Program Center Room 101                        J. Diamond
Jazz                                                                                                                        $131/$159
From the graceful movements of Ballet to the quick beat of Hip-Hop/Jazz         Beginning Ballet (ages 4 ½ - Kdg.)
to the synchronized sounds of tapping toes we have it all! Come and see
what all the commotion is about and have fun while learning a new dance                            Wed        5:15-5:45pm   $126/$154
style.                                                                                                                      $131/$159
Students who are enrolled in the Fall Session will have priority registration   Hip-Hop/Jazz (grades 6-8)
for the Spring Session which will include our annual Spring Recital. White                         Wed        5:45-6:30pm   $145/$174
ballet shoes and black tap and jazz shoes should be worn for appropriate
classes. Shoes will be available for purchase during our first class. Those                                                 $150/$179
registering for Spring Session – costume costs will be approx. $45-$50 per      Ballet/Lyrical (grades 6-8)
costume.
                                                                                                   Wed        6:30-7:15pm   $145/$174
    • Pre-Ballet: This class will introduce the basic steps and positions                                                   $150/$179
      in ballet while learning a fun song and dance routine. Your child’s
      confidence and appreciation for the art form will grow as they            Tap (grades 6-8)
      master new skills and make new friends.                                                      Wed        7:15-7:45pm   $126/$154
    • Ballet: This class provides an excellent background for all types of                                                  $131/$159
      dance. Coordination, strength and flexibility are complimented
                                                                                Beginning Tap (gr. K-1)
      with the grace and poise which ballet class offers.
                                                                                                   Thur       4:15-4:45pm   $126/$154
    • Tapping Toes: Hear the synchronized sounds of tapping toes while
      we shuffle off to Buffalo learning multiple tap techniques. Classes                                                   $131/$159
      will include basic principles of tap through music and movement           Beginning Ballet (gr. K-1)
      exercises, with an emphasis on rhythm and timing.
                                                                                                   Thur       4:45-5:15pm   $126/$154
    • High Voltage Hip-Hop/Jazz: Learn the latest street-style moves                                                        $131/$159
      just like your favorite pop stars. Dance to the beat and get an
      excellent work-out while improving muscle strength and flexibility.       Poms (gr. K-1)
      Fun choreography will be inspired by popular music.                                          Thur       5:15-5:45pm   $126/$154
    • Poms: Learn poms arm movements, tricks and formations while                                                           $131/$159
      dancing to fun, energetic songs.
                                                                                Ballet (gr. 3-5)
Spring Session dates:                                                                              Thur       5:45-6:30pm   $145/$174
    • Wednesdays – January 8-May 13, 2020                                                                                   $150/$179
    • Thursdays – January 9 – May 14, 2020                                      Tap (grades 3-5)
    • Fridays – January 10-May 15, 2020                                                            Thur       6:30-7:00pm   $126/$154
    • *Spring session is 16 classes – days off will be announced during the                                                 $131/$159
      season
                                                                                Hip Hop/Jazz (gr. 3-5)
Park Dancers Recital for Spring 2020                                                               Thur       7:00-7:45pm   $145/$174
Students                                                                                                                    $150/$179
The Mokena Park District’s talented ballet, tap, and hip hop/jazz dance         Pre-Ballet (ages 3 ½-4 ½)
students will entertain you at our annual recital, “Heroes and Villains”.
                                                                                                   Fri        4:15-4:45pm   $126/$154
Family and friends are invited to view this production on Sunday, May 17,
2020 at 5:00 p.m. at the Lincoln-Way East High School Fine Arts Center,                                                     $131/$159
201 Colorado Avenue, Frankfort, IL. Each family will receive tickets to         Ballet (gr. 1-2)
the recital. Admission is by ticket only.
                                                                                                   Fri        4:45-5:30pm   $145/$174
 Program Center Room 101                                       J. Diamond                                                  $150/$179
 DATE              DAY           TIME                     R/N                   Tap (gr. 1-2)
 Pre-Ballet (ages 3 ½-4 ½)                                                                         Fri        5:30-6:00pm   $126/$154
                   Wed           4:15-4:45pm              $126/$154                                                         $131/$159
                                                          $131/$159             Hip Hop/Jazz (gr. 1-2)
 Beginning Tap (ages 4 ½ - Kdg.)                                                                   Fri        6:00-6:30pm   $126/$154
                   Wed           4:45-5:15pm              $126/$154                                                         $131/$159

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— Youth Gymnastics —
    • Gymnastics classes offered in cooperation with Gym-Kinetics, 19220 Ridge Road, Mokena. Gym-kinetics offers one of the largest facilities in the
      area with the latest equipment and experienced staff.
    • Clothing – Comfortable clothes – leotards or shorts with t-shirts. No gym shoes, jewelry, tights.
    • Resident participants registering through Mokena Park District receive the discounted fees listed and the Gym-kinetics annual registration fee will
      be waived.

 Winter: The week of January 20-April 4, 2020

Baby Gym                                                                      5 & 6 Yr. Old Beginner Girls Gymnastics
Walkers up to 2 yrs. with parent. Warm-up activities with music,              In this introductory class, students will learn basic tumbling skills, and
climbing, crawling, hanging, swinging, and jumping are just a sample of       introductory skills on balance beam, uneven bars, and vault.
the activities your little one will experience.                                DATE                    DAY        TIME                    R/N
 DATE                   DAY       TIME                    R/N                                          Mon        5:00-6:00 pm            $149/$159
                        Tues      9:00-9:50 am            $142/$152                                    Thurs      4:00-5:00 pm            $149/$159
Mom & Mini                                                                                             Sat        9:00-10:00 am           $149/$159
Ages 2-3 with parent. Experience a wide range of gross motor activities
using trampolines, balance beams, bars and rings in a fun, safe               7-11 Yr. Old Beginner Girls Gymnastics
environment.                                                                   DATE                    DAY        TIME                    R/N
 DATE                   DAY       TIME                    R/N                                          Mon        6:00-7:00 pm            $149/$159
                        Mon       10:00-10:50 am          $142/$152                                    Tues       4:00-5:00 pm            $149/$159
                        Tues      11:00-11:50am           $142/$152                                    Wed        4:00-5:00 pm            $149/$159

3 Yr. Old Gymnastics                                                          5 & 6 Yr. Old Beginner Boys Gymnastics
No parent required. Introduction to gymnastics skills such as forward and     In this introductory class students will learn fundamental skills on all six
backward rolls, cartwheels, trampoline activities, balance beam, rings, and   pieces of boy’s apparatuses: rings, parallel bars, high bar, pommel horse,
more.                                                                         vault, and tumbling.
 DATE                   DAY       TIME                    R/N                  DATE                    DAY        TIME                    R/N
                        Mon       9:00-9:50 am            $142/$152                                    Thur       5:00-6:00pm             $149/$159
                        Mon       11:00-11:50am           $142/$152
                        Wed       11:00-11:50am           $142/$152           7-13 Yr. Old Beginner Boys Gymnastics
                                                                              See description above
4 & 5 Yr. Old Gymnastics                                                       DATE                    DAY        TIME                    R/N
Continue working on gross motor coordination using gymnastics                                          Thurs      6:00-7:00 pm            $149/$159
equipment and skills; learn beginner tumbling and introduction to
gymnastics apparatus.
                                                                              Beginner Tumbling (7 years and up
 DATE                   DAY       TIME                    R/N                 Designed with the cheerleader in mind. Girls will begin to learn
                        Mon       9:00-9:50 am            $142/$152           cartwheels, round offs, back bends and beginner stages of flip-flops. Cheer
                                                                              enthusiasts this is the class for you.
                        Mon       10:00-10:50 am          $142/$152
                                                                               DATE                    DAY        TIME                    R/N
                        Tues      9:00-9:50 am            $142/$152
                                                                                                       Wed        5:00-6:00 pm            $151/$161
                        Tues      10:00-10:50 am          $142/$152
                                                                                                       Thurs      7:00-8:00 pm            $151/$161
                        Wed       11:00-11:50 am          $142/$152
                        Sat       10:00-10:50am           $142/$152

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— Youth/High School Athletics - Leagues —
 Athletic Program Guidelines                                                  Volunteer Coaching
 These leagues provide participants with the opportunity to learn new
 skills, improve on current skills, and make new friends along the way.       The Park District relies on volunteers to coach teams in its recreational
 Please note that our goal is to ensure that every participant has FUN.       leagues. Experienced coach or new to the game, we’d love to have you
 The following conduct guidelines serve as a simple reminder that this is     be part of the team. If you are interested in volunteering your time to
 recreation, not professional sports:                                         coach a team, please contact the Recreation Supervisor-Athletics at 708-
                                                                              390-2408. All volunteer head coaches must complete an application,
     • Respect all participants, officials, Park District staff, and          liability waiver, and background check prior to the commencement of
       spectators. Lead the way in creating a positive, recreational          any coaching duties.
       atmosphere.
     • Avoid the use of foul or inappropriate language. Set positive          If you are interested in coaching but feel you don’t know enough to
       examples for the community.                                            teach a sport, please know that the Park District does have a support
                                                                              system in place to assist with your needs. In addition to basic coaching
     • Refrain from inflicting bodily harm on participants, officials,        education, the Park District also provides sport-specific curriculums so
       Park District staff, and spectators. Play to have FUN.                 volunteer coaches may deliver the best possible sports experience to the
     • Respect all equipment, supplies, and facilities provided by            participants.
       Mokena Community Park District.
     • Please see page X for the Mokena Community Park District’s
       Behavior Policy.

Fire Starters- Spring Recreational Soccer                                     Age 4 – Kindergarten, Thursdays
                                                                              Fire Starters Staff training sessions are on Wednesday evenings (5:00-6:00
League (Age 4 — Grade 8)                                                      p.m.). Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached
The Fire Starters Staff and the park district are teaming up to conduct an
                                                                              by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 games. Games
instructional soccer league focusing on the basic skills for the beginning
                                                                              are played on Sundays (1:00pm or 1:45pm) at Willowview Park. Team
and novice youth players, Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The program
                                                                              practices (led by volunteer coaches) will be once every other week on
focuses on small-sided games for maximum touches on the ball and
                                                                              Tuesday or Thursdays. Player evaluations will be held on Sunday, March
maximum participation for the player, both of which are instrumental for
                                                                              29 (1:30-3:00pm) at Willowview Park.
player development. This program consists of eight professional training
sessions with the Fire Starters Staff along with team practices (led by        Willowview Park                                       Fire Starters Staff
volunteer coaches) during the week, and games on Sundays. Early Bird            DATE                      DAY        Time                R/N
Registration deadline is Thursday, March 19, 2020. Coaches meeting will
be Thursday, April 2, 6:30pm at the Program Center.                            April 9- June 18           Thurs      5:00-6:00pm         $105/$125
                                                                                                                     After March 19      $110/$130
Age 4 – Kindergarten, Tuesdays
Fire Starters Staff training sessions are on Tuesday evenings (5:00-6:00      Grades 1 – 3, Tuesdays
p.m.). Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached       Fire Starters Staff training sessions are on Tuesday evenings (6:00-7:00
by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 games. Games          p.m.). Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached
are played on Sundays (1:00pm or 1:45pm) at Willowview Park. Team             by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 games and
practices (led by volunteer coaches) will be once every other week on         participate in a single elimination tournament at season’s end. Games
Wednesdays or Thursdays. Player evaluations will be held on Sunday,           are played on Sundays (2:30pm & 3:30pm) at Willowview Park. Team
March 29 (12:00-1:30pm) at Willowview Park.                                   practices (led by volunteer coaches) will be once every other week on
 Willowview Park                                       Fire Starters Staff   Wednesdays or Thursdays. Player evaluations will be held on Sunday,
 DATE                       DAY       Time                 R/N                March 29 (3:00-4:30pm) at Willowview Park.

 April 7- June 16           Tues      5:00-6:00pm          $105/$125           Willowview Park                                       Fire Starters Staff
                                       After March 19      $110/$130            DATE                      DAY        Time                R/N
                                                                               April 7- June 16           Tues       6:00-7:00pm         $110/$132
                                                                                                                     After March 19      $115/$137

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— Youth/High School Athletics - Leagues —
Grades 1 – 3, Thursdays                                                        G2VBC Youth Volleyball League (Grades 3-7)
Fire Starters Staff training sessions are on Thursday evenings (6:00-7:00
p.m.). Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached
                                                                               Boys & Girls
                                                                               G2VBC and the park district are teaming up to conduct an instructional
by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 games and
                                                                               volleyball league focusing on the basic skills for the beginning and novice
participate in a single elimination tournament at season’s end. Games
                                                                               youth players, Grades 3-7. The program focuses on maximum ball
are played on Sundays (2:30pm & 3:30pm) at Willowview Park. Team
                                                                               touches and participation for the player, both of which are instrumental
practices (led by volunteer coaches) will be once every other week on
                                                                               for player development. This program consists of eight professional
Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Player evaluations will be held on Sunday,
                                                                               training sessions with the G2VBC staff and games on Saturdays.
March 29 (4:30-6:00pm) at Willowview Park.
 Willowview Park                                        Fire Starters Staff   Grades 3-4, Wednesdays
 DATE                       DAY        Time                 R/N                G2VBC training sessions are on Wednesday evenings (5:30-6:30 p.m.).
                                                                               Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached (on game
 April 9- June 18           Thurs      6:00-7:00pm          $110/$132          days) by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 matches.
                                        After March 19      $115/$137          Games are played on Saturdays (9:00-10:00 a.m.) at The Oaks Recreation
                                                                               & Fitness Center.
Grades 4 - 6, Wednesdays                                                        Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                            G2VBC Staff
Fire Starters Staff training sessions are on Wednesday evenings (5:00-6:00      DATE                       DAY        Time                R/N
p.m.). Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached
by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 games and               April 8- May 27            Wed        6:30-7:30pm         $85/$102
participate in a single elimination tournament at season’s end. Games                                                  After March 25     $$90/$107
are played on Sundays (3:30pm. & 4:30pm) at Willowview Park. Team
practices (led by volunteer coaches) will be once every other week on
Tuesdays or Thursdays. Player evaluations will be held on Sunday, March
                                                                               Grades 5-7, Wednesdays
                                                                               G2VBC training sessions are on Wednesday evenings (6:30-7:30 p.m.).
29 (6:00-7:00pm) at Willowview Park.
                                                                               Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached (on
 Willowview Park                                        Fire Starters Staff   game days) by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8
 DATE                       DAY        Time                 R/N                games. Games are played on Saturdays (10:00-11:00 a.m.) at The Oaks
                                                                               Recreation & Fitness Center.
 April 8- June 17           Wed        5:00-6:00pm          $110/$132
                                                                                Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                            G2VBC Staff
                                        After March 19      $115/$137
                                                                                DATE                       DAY        Time                R/N
Grades 7 - 8, Wednesdays                                                        April 8- May 27            Wed        6:30-7:30pm         $85/$102
Fire Starters Staff training sessions are on Wednesday evenings (6:00-7:00                                             After March 25     $$90/$107
p.m.). Players are placed onto teams by park district staff and coached
by volunteer parents. Each team is guaranteed to play 8 games and
participate in a single elimination tournament at season’s end. Games
are played on Sundays (5:30pm. & 6:30pm) at Willowview Park. Team
practices (led by volunteer coaches) will be once every other week on
Tuesdays or Thursdays. Player evaluations will be held on Sunday, March
29 (7:00-8:00pm) at Willowview Park.
 Willowview Park                                        Fire Starters Staff
 DATE                       DAY        Time                 R/N
 April 8- June 17           Wed        6:00-7:00pm          $110/$132
                                        After March 19      $115/$137

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— Youth/High School Athletics —
                                                                               Hoop School- All Skills Basketball
                                                                               This 6-week program is for boys and girls, ages 6-11, that want to develop
                                                                               their skills in a fun environment. The program will focus on teaching all of
                                                                               the fundamental skills of basketball including dribbling, passing, shooting,
                                                                               team play, and defense. The skills will be taught and reinforced through a
                                                                               variety of dynamic drills and fun games with the opportunity to play an
                                                                               organized game at the end of each session. Players will be separated by age
                                                                               and skill under the direction of Tim Hanenburg and his staff.
                                                                               Ages 6-8
                                                                                Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                        Tim Hanenburg

Archery 101, Ages 8-17                                                          DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
Whether you are new or an experienced archer, come out and enjoy 4              March 29- May 3          Sun          1:00-2:30pm             $66/$79
sessions of archery fun. Students will learn safety, proper technique and                                              After March 15         $71/$84
form, range procedures, and etiquette. There will be lots of shooting in
each session, with challenges and fun competition mixed in. The staff at       Ages 9-11
BowDoc Archery are USA Archery certified coaches. BowDoc Archery                Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                        Tim Hanenburg
will supply all of the necessary equipment for this class. Please wear shoes
                                                                                DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
that cover the entire foot – sandals and flip flops are not allowed.
                                                                                March 29- May 3          Sun          2:30-4:00pm             $66/$79
 BowDoc Archery                                             BowDoc Staff
                                                                                                                       After March 15         $71/$84
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                     R/N
 May 5- May 26            Tues         7:00-8:00pm              $75/$90        Kids First Dodgeball
                                        After April 21          $80/$95        Dodge This! Dodge Ball Games every day ending with a competitive
                                                                               Championship Game on the last day. This Fun moving sport will provide
G2VBC Youth Volleyball Academy- Boys &                                         team competition and individual challenge matches on the court. Kids
                                                                               will have a blast running, throwing, dodging, and ducking their way to
Girls                                                                          victory; while getting their bodies in shape. Kids Love It!
This is an 8-week instructional program for children in Grades 1-8.
                                                                               Ages 6-8
Activities are designed for players interested in learning the fundamentals
of volleyball and having fun. The program focuses on maximum ball               Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center                       Kids First Staff
touches and participation for the player, both of which are instrumental        DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
for player development. Student to instructor ratio is 10:1, and all
                                                                                Jan 12-Feb 2             Sun          12:00-1:15pm            $55/$66
activities are prepared and delivered by G2VBC staff.
Grades 2-4                                                                                                            After Dec 29            $60/$71
 Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                            G2VBC Staff       Feb. 9- March 1          Sun          12:00-1:15pm            $55/$66
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                     R/N                                                   After Jan 26            $60/$71
 Feb. 5- April 1          Wed          4:30-5:30pm              $65/$78         March 8- March 29        Sun          12:00-1:15pm            $55/$66
                                        After Jan. 22           $70/$83                                               After Feb 23            $60/$71
 April 8- May 27          Wed          4:30-5:30pm              $65/$78         April 5- May 3           Sun           12:00-1:15pm           $55/$66
                                        After March 18          $70/$83                                               After March 22          $60/$71
Grades 5-8                                                                     Ages 9-12
 Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                            G2VBC Staff       Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center                       Kids First Staff
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                     R/N             DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
 Feb. 5- April 1          Wed          5:30-6:30pm              $65/$78         Jan 12-Feb 2             Sun          12:00-1:15pm            $55/$66
                                        After Feb 22            $70/$83                                               After Dec 29            $60/$71
 April 8- May 27          Wed          5:30-6:30pm              $65/$78         Feb. 9- March 1          Sun          12:00-1:15pm            $55/$66
                                        After March 18          $70/$83                                               After Jan 26            $60/$71
                                                                                March 8- March 29        Sun          12:00-1:15pm            $55/$66
                                                                                                                      After Feb 23            $60/$71
                                                                                April 5- May 3           Sun           12:00-1:15pm           $55/$66
                                                                                                                      After March 22          $60/$71

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— Youth/High School Athletics —
Kids First Speed Training Program                                            Kids First Track & Field (Fundamentals)
Run, Run, Run! Speed, Quickness, Agility program thru Track & Field Events   Run with a SMILE! Speed, Quickness, Agility Program thru Track & Field
Excellent Coaches will focus on teaching indoor sprints, hurdles, jumps,     Events Excellent Coaches will focus on teaching sprints, hurdles, jumps,
running, and throws in a safe and fundamental way. The program consists      distance running, and throws in a safe and fundamental way. The program
of Body Balance Techniques; speed, quickness and agility drills, producing   consists of Body Balance Techniques; speed, quickness and agility drills,
a quicker, safer more powerful performer. A series of team relay races       producing a quicker, safer more powerful performer. A wide variety of
makes indoor Track & Field fun and entertaining. Program concludes           timed events will take place during each day, concluding with an event
with an event Championship Series. Kids Love It!                             Championship Series on the final day.
Ages 6-13                                                                    Ages 6-13
 Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center                     Kids First Staff     Fox Ridge Park                                            Kids First Staff
 DATE                    DAY          TIME                    R/N              DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
 Jan 12-Feb 2            Sun          1:30-2:30pm             $55/$66         April 4- May 16          Sat           9:45-11:00am             $74/$89
                                      After Dec 29            $60/$71                                                After March 21           $79/$94
 Feb. 9- March 1         Sun          1:30-2:30pm             $55/$66
                                      After Jan 26            $60/$71
 March 8- March 29       Sun          1:30-2:30pm             $55/$66
                                      After Feb 23            $60/$71
 April 5- May 3           Sun         1:30-2:30pm             $55/$66
                                      After March 22          $60/$71

Kids First Flag Football Fundamentals 7 on 7
Flag FOOTBALL 7 on 7! Enjoy the touchdowns… Flag Football 7
on 7 Games played throughout the program. Kids First Coaches will
teach passing and catching fundamentals. Including receiver endzone
techniques, with a focus of player separation making it easier to score
touchdowns. Program offers: Punt-Pass-Kick Contest & Championship
Flag Football game. PLUS: Techniques on speed & quickness, body
balance, first step directional movements, football safety awareness and
sportsmanship. Kids Love It! Kids First Certified Coaches the leader in
youth sports preparation.
Ages 6-8
                                                                             Kids First Ultimate Frisbee
 Fox Ridge Park                                         Kids First Staff    Kids First Certified Coaches prepare players how to play, enjoy, and win
 DATE                    DAY          Time                    R/N            in a team concept for Ultimate Frisbee. This is one of the fastest growing
                                                                             youth sports in the country. The sport can be described as a combination
 April 4- May 16         Sat          8:30-9:45am             $79/$95
                                                                             of soccer, football, balloon ball, and basketball, in that it’s a simple yet
                                      After March 21          $84/$100       demanding game. Kids First Coaches teach how to throw and score
Ages 9-12                                                                    points offensively, and how to defend their goal defensively. Kids Love it!
                                                                             Once they have tried it!
 Fox Ridge Park                                         Kids First Staff    Ages 7-10
 DATE                    DAY          Time                    R/N             Fox Ridge Park                                            Kids First Staff
 April 4- May 16         Sat          8:30-9:45am             $79/$95          DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
                                      After March 21          $84/$100        April 4- May 16          Sat           11:00-12:15pm            $74/$89
                                                                                                                     After March 21           $79/$94
                                                                             Ages 11-15
                                                                              Fox Ridge Park                                            Kids First Staff
                                                                               DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
                                                                              April 4- May 16          Sat           11:00-12:15pm            $74/$89
                                                                                                                     After March 21           $79/$94

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— Youth/High School Athletics —
Lincoln-Way Area Youth Tennis                                                 Little Dunkers Basketball- Games
This play-based instructional program is taught by tennis professional        Development
Cindy Heidkamp and her staff, and it is designed for children under           This is an 8-week instructional program for children ages 4-5, and
10 years of age. Featuring the Net Generation Tennis format, using            activities are designed for children interested in learning how to play
age-appropriate equipment and courts scaled to the size of players, this      a basketball game. Student to instructor ratio is 6:1, and all activities
program makes the game more accessible and fun by allowing kids to get        are prepared and delivered by Park District staff. Instruction will cover
involved right from the start. Players actively acquire skills by working     some basic basketball skills such as shooting, dribbling, and hand-eye
with each other! Age appropriate equipment will be provided and loaner        coordination, but the focus will be teaching players how to play an
racquets always available.                                                    organized game, using a 3 v 3 format for maximum player participation.
Ages 5-7                                                                      Registration includes a t-shirt.
 Grasmere Park Tennis Courts                            Cindy Heidkamp        Mokena Elementary School-South Gym                     Park District Staff
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N              DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
 April 25-May 23          Sat          10:00-11:00am           $52/$65         Jan 11-March 7           Sat           9:00-9:55am              $59/$70
                                        After April 7          $57/$70         Jan 11-March 7           Sat           10:00-10:55am            $59/$70
Ages 8-10                                                                      Jan 11-March 7           Sat           11:00-11:55am            $59/$70
 Grasmere Park Tennis Courts                            Cindy Heidkamp                                                After Dec 28            $64/$75
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
 April 25-May 23          Sat          10:00-11:00am           $52/$65        Little Slapshooters Floor Hockey- Games
                                        After April 7          $57/$70        Development
                                                                              This is an 8-week instructional program for children ages 4-5, and
                                                                              activities are designed for children interested in learning how to play a
Lincoln-Way Area Junior Tennis (Ages 11-14)                                   floor hockey game. Student to instructor ratio is 6:1, and all activities are
This play-based instructional program is taught by tennis professional
                                                                              prepared and delivered by park district staff. Instruction will cover some
Cindy Heidkamp and her staff, and it is for players 14 (years of age)
                                                                              basic floor hockey skills such as shooting, puck-handling, and hand-
and Under that are transitioning between Beginner and Intermediate
                                                                              eye coordination, but the focus will be teaching players how to play an
skill levels. As the progression program from Youth Tennis, players will
                                                                              organized game, using a 3 v 3 format for maximum player participation.
continue to work on their technique, movement, and tactics using the skill
                                                                              Registration includes a t-shirt.
and age-appropriate tennis balls.
                                                                              Ages 4-5
 Main Park Tennis Courts                                Cindy Heidkamp
                                                                               Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                       Park District Staff
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
                                                                                DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
 April 25-May 23          Sat          11:00am-12:30pm         $70/$84
                                                                               Feb 3- March 23          Mon           4:30-5:25pm              $59/$70
                                        After April 11         $75/$89
                                                                                                                       After Jan 20            $64/$75

Lincoln-Way Tennis Play Day                                                   Ages 6-7
Come join Coach Cindy and the LWACTA coaches for an indoor tennis              Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                       Park District Staff
day. We will have courts set up, racquets and balls available to use, and
                                                                                DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
fun games at each court. All participants receive a fun prize for attending
and a USTA 10 & under membership. Ages 5 and up can play. This is a            Feb 3- March 23          Mon           5:30-6:25pm              $59/$70
family friendly tennis event. Rally the family!                                                                        After Jan 20            $64/$75
 Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center                     Cindy Heidkamp
 DATE                     DAY          TIME                    R/N
 March 14                 Sat          11:00am-12:30pm         $5/$6
                                        After Feb. 29          $8/$9

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— Youth/High School Athletics —
Junior Slapshooters Floor Hockey- Games
Development
This is an 8-week instructional program for kids ages 8-11, and activities
are designed for kids interested in learning how to play a floor hockey
game. Student to instructor ratio is 6:1, and all activities are prepared
and delivered by park district staff. Instruction will cover some basic floor
hockey skills such as shooting, puck-handling, and hand-eye coordination,
but the focus will be teaching players how to play an organized game,
using a 3 v 3 format for maximum player participation. Registration
includes a t-shirt.
Ages 8-9
 Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                       Park District Staff
  DATE                    DAY           Time                     R/N
 Feb 4- March 24          Tues          4:30-5:25pm              $59/$70
                                         After Jan 20            $64/$75
                                                                                Super Sluggers Baseball- Skills Development
Ages 10-11                                                                      This is a 6-week instructional program for children ages 4-5. Activities are
 Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                       Park District Staff    designed for children interested in learning the fundamentals of baseball
                                                                                and having fun. Student to instructor ratio is 5:1, and all activities are
  DATE                    DAY           Time                     R/N
                                                                                prepared and delivered by park district staff. Instruction will focus on the
 Feb 4- March 24          Tues          5:30-6:25pm              $59/$70        basics of hitting, throwing, and hand-eye coordination. Players should
                                         After Jan 20            $64/$75        bring a baseball glove to every class.
                                                                                 Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                       Park District Staff
Little Stars Sports Introduction                                                 DATE                     DAY          Time                     R/N
This is a 4-week instructional program for children ages 3-4. Activities
are designed for children interested in a sports adventure: soccer, baseball,    March 28- May 9          Sat          9:00-9:55am              $44/$52
floor hockey, and kickball – 4 sports in four weeks! Student to instructor                                              After March 14          $49/$57
ratio is 3:1, and all activities are prepared and delivered by park district     March 28- May 9          Sat          10:00-10:55am            $44/$52
staff. Instruction will focus on fun, coordination, and basic skills for each
sport.                                                                                                                  After March 14          $49/$57

 Oaks Recreation & Fitness Center                       Park District Staff
                                                                                Super Sluggers Baseball- Games
  DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
                                                                                Development
 Feb 5- 26                Wed           10:00-10:45am            $30/$36        This is an 8-week instructional program for children ages 4-5, and
                                         After Jan. 22           $35/$41        activities are designed for children interested in learning how to play a
                                                                                baseball game. Student to instructor ratio is 6:1, and all activities are
 Feb 5- 26                Wed           1:00-1:45pm              $30/$36
                                                                                prepared and delivered by park district staff. Instruction will cover some
                                         After Jan. 22           $35/$41        basic baseball skills such as hitting, throwing, and hand-eye coordination,
 April 1-22               Wed           10:00-10:45am            $30/$36        but the focus will be teaching players how to play an organized game.
                                                                                Registration includes a t-shirt, and players should wear a hat and bring a
                                         After March 18          $35/$41        baseball glove to every class.
 April 1-22               Wed           1:00-1:45pm              $30/$36
                                                                                 Willowview Park                                        Park District Staff
                                         After March 18          $35/$41
                                                                                 DATE                     DAY          Time                     R/N

Ninja Class                                                                      May 16- July 11          Sat          9:00-9:55am              $59/$70
Come train like a Ninja Warrior! Kids will develop strength, speed, agility,                                            After April 25          $64/$75
balance, and coordination on obstacles that replicate ones from American         May 16- July 11          Sat          10:00-10:55am            $59/$70
Ninja Warrior. Kids will learn how to navigate obstacles correctly leading
up to a group competition during the class.                                                                             After April 25          $64/$75

 Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center                         Bill Brannigan
  DATE                    DAY           TIME                     R/N
 March 26-April 30        Thurs         5:00-6:00pm              $65/$78
                                        After March 12           $70/$83

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