Youth Recreation

SHILOH CENTER DAY CAMP
Discover. Explore. New Adventures!

Location: Shiloh Center – 2600 Emmaus Ave.
June 28 thru August 20 (8 Weeks)

The Zion Park District Summer Day Camps provide an exciting, safe environment for children to have an unforgettable summer of fun. This is an opportunity for children to make new friends, see old friends and make great memories. Sign up for one, two, or as many weeks as you like!

The Shiloh Center Day Camp is comprised of 8 weeks of a variety of camp activities and programs beginning June 28th and ending August 20th. Each week is assigned a specific theme and most activities will relate to this theme for campers to enjoy!

In addition to fun themed weeks, our camp program curriculum is centered on “Paths of Adventure”. Our camps Paths of Adventureare designed to provide campers with a range of new, exciting, fun, environmental and educational experiences.

These paths include:
• Art Path
• Nature Path
• Cooking Path
• Outdoor Education
• Sports Path
• Outdoor Living

Each week campers will experience a new path of adventure. Path activities are structured and developed to match campers’ age and developmental abilities with the intent on them learning and experiencing something new. For instance, some activities within our Nature Path consist of hiking one of the many trails at the Illinois Beach State Park, nature scavenger hunts, creating terrariums, and getting their hands dirty at the Zion Helping Hand Community Garden!

Campers will also experience traditional camp activities such as swimming twice a week at the Port Shiloh Pool, camp field games and our annual camp talent show and picnic! Each camper will also receive a cool camp T-shirt and bag! Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and water bottle daily! Morning snack is provided. Free lunch is also provided.

 

STAFF

Our camp staff is the best around! Comprised of experienced recreational leaders, high school and college students, and even a couple previous campers! All of our general counselors are ages 18 and over, have been trained and certified in Adult and Child CPR/First Aid with AED, and will make sure your camper has a memorable experience with us!

 

SHILOH CENTER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

The Shiloh Center Day Camp is made up of three primary, age based programs. Those programs are:
• Shiloh (entering grades 1 – 2 )
• Adventure (entering grades 3 – 5)
• Action (entering grades 6 – 8)

 

CAMPS SHILOH, ADVENTURE & ACTION

Shiloh Day Camp	Times	Wkly. Fees
Week 1	7:00 am-4:00 pm	$165
Week 1	4:00 pm-6:00 pm	$30

Adventure Day Camp	Times	Wkly. Fees
Week 1	7:00 am-4:00 pm	$165
Week 1	4:00 pm-6:00 pm	$30

Action Day Camp	Times	Wkly. Fees
Week 1	7:00 am-4:00 pm	$165
Week 1	4:00 pm-6:00 pm	$30

Registration for additional weeks can be done in person at the Leisure Center or online.
Register early – we will only have ten campers per group.

KIDDIE KORNERS MINI SUMMER CAMP

The Kiddie Korners program is an excellent place for your child to interact with others of their own age before going to kindergarten. Kiddie Korners provides each child with a range of recreational activities including games, crafts, music, story time and special trips. Children must be potty-trained.

Dates	Class	Ages
7/5-7/21	Session I	3-5
7/26-8/11	Session II	3-5

Days: Mon, Tues, Wed Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Leisure Center
Session Fees: Resident $95 Non-Resident $100 (9 Classes)

Baton Twirling & Poms

Learn the basics of baton twirling in the beginner class and then work your way into the Razzle Dazzles baton teams and corps. All twirlers will be given an opportunity to march in local parades, perform in shows and attend competitions. Baton twirling develops coordination and confidence. Zion Park District offers a wide variety of classes for each group and level. Participants will also be taught pom routines. Your child will be measured for a baton on the first day of class if needed. Only one spectator allowed per participant. Face masks must be worn at all times.

Class	Dates	Day	Time
Beginner	6/7-7/12	Mon	6:00-6:45 pm
Intermediate	6/7-7/12	Mon	6:45-7:30 pm
Show Corps	6/7-7/12	M-TH	7:30-9:00 pm
Jr. Twirling	6/7-7/12	M-TH	5:30-8:30 pm

Ages: 4 & Up
Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fee: Beg/Inter: Resident $40  Non Resident $50   (10 Classes)
        Corp: Resident $60  Non Resident $75   (10 Classes)

BATON CAMP

This camp is for beginner twirlers. It will include basic baton instruction, dance and pom. Equipment will be provided during camp (batons and poms).

Class	Dates	Day	Time
Ses I	6/22-6/24	T-W-TH	1:00-3:00 pm
Ses II	7/5-7/7	M-T-W	1:00-3:00 pm

Location: Leisure Center Sports Arena
Fees: Resident $27 per session Non-Resident $35 per session

COMPETITION BATON CAMP

This camp is for those that are currently in the Razzle Dazzles program and will be attending Nationals Competition.

Class	Dates	Day	Time
Ses I	6/22-6/24	T-W-TH	1:00-3:00 pm
Ses II	7/5-7/7	M-T-W	1:00-3:00 pm

Location: Leisure Center Sports Arena
Fees: Resident $27 per session Non-Resident $35 per session

BATON FESTIVALS 2021

Miss Majorette & Open Competition
Saturday, May 15
State Championships
Saturday, July 17
(Dates are tentative)
Baton Festivals start at 9:00 am and will be held at Zion-Benton Township High School (21st Street and Kenosha Road). Twirlers of all ages and levels will compete. These contests are sanctioned by the National Baton Twirlers Association.

RHYTHM  

RHYTHM is a dance empowerment program that targets social emotional learning competencies. Every class includes dance routines, a built in segment focusing on empowering girls by boosting self-esteem and confidence, and will end with a meditative cool down. The mission is to use dance and other activities to build confidence, self-awareness, social emotional skills, and boldness in the lives of young adolescent and teenage girls. RHYTHM is taught by Serenity Life Fitness.

Dates	Day	Time	Ages
6/19 – 7/31*	Sat	10:00-11:00 am	9-15
6/19 – 7/31*	Sat	11:00-12:00 pm	5-8
8/14 – 9/11	Sat	10:00-11:00 am	9-15
8/14 – 9/11	Sat	11:00-12:00 pm	5-8

* No Class 7/3 & 7/4 

Location: Child Care Room
Fees: $45 (5 Classes)

DANCE & TUMBLING

This class is designed for the young dancer starting out and will allow them to express themselves through creative movement. Basic movement skills and rhythm, will be taught to enhance fine and gross motor skills, cultivate imagination creativity and social development in a caring environment. Only one spectator allowed per participant. Face mask must be worn at all times.

Dates	Day	Time
6/17-7/29*	Thus	4:45-5:30 pm

Ages: 3 & 4 Location: Leisure Center, Room 3 & 4
Fees: Resident $30 Non-Resident $35 (6 Classes)
*No class 6/24

BALLET & TAP

This 45-minute class is the perfect combination of Ballet & Tap to teach your little one all the basic movements. Your child will get an amazing dance education while having the time of their life! Only one spectator allowed per participant. Face masks must be worn at all times.

Dates	Day	Time
6/17-7/29*	Thurs	5:40-6:25pm

Ages: 5 & 6 Location: Leisure Center, Room 3 & 4
Fees: Resident $30 Non-Resident $35 (6 Classes)
*No class 6/24
 

DANCIN’ FEET

Our dance program is designed to emphasize basic dance fundamentals, rhythm and movement. They will learn listening skills along with boosting their self–esteem. This class will include tap, jazz and ballet steps and dance routines. Bring your tap shoes if desired, not required. Only one spectator allowed per participant. Face masks must be worn at all times.

Dates	Day	Time
6/17-7/29*	Thurs	6:30-7:20pm

Ages: 6-12 Location: Leisure Center, Activity Room
Fees: Resident $30 Non-Resident $35 (6 Classes)
*No class 6/24

YOUTH SPEED TRAINING  

Using body-weight circuit training, balance and strength is embedded into the movement range of the young athlete. This program will emphasize proper running form, basic acceleration mechanics, and fundamental power movements in a high-tempo environment. Only one spectator allowed per participant. Face masks must be worn at all times.

Dates	Day	Time
5/24-7/5*	Mon	6:00-6:50 pm
7/12-8/16	Mon	6:00-6:50 pm

Ages: 7-13 Location: Leisure Center Sports Arena
Fees: Resident $35/Child Non-Resident $40 (6 Classes)
*No class 5/31

TENNIS

This program is designed to teach the basics of tennis. Students will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and basic rallying skills by 5 Star Sports. Bring your own racket.

Dates	Day	Time	Ages
6/13-7/18	Sun	2:15-3:00 pm	6-8
6/13-7/18	Sun	3:00-3:45 pm	9-12
7/25-8/22	Sun	2:15-3:00 pm	6-8
7/25-8/22	Sun	3:00-3:45 pm	9-12

Location: Shiloh Park Tennis Courts
Fee: Resident $52 Non-Resident $67 (5 classes)
*No class July 4th

LET’S GET CREATIVE! CREATIVE WRITING FOR KIDS!!  

Let the creative juices flow! In this fun and interactive class, kids will use their own natural talent of creativity and imagination to learn how to effectively develop and write their own stories. Each session covers different activities and topics through live instruction taught on Zoom by Language in Action, Inc. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before each session.

Dates	Day	Time	Ages
6/16-7/7	Wed	10:30-11:30 am	7-12
7/14-8/4	Wed	10:30-11:30 am	7-12

Location: Virtual
Fees: $45 (4 weeks)

 

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

This summer camp program will be a very intense training for participant’s grades 1st – 8th. The camp will focus on basic fundamentals of basketball. Teamwork and sportsmanship will also be a major component of the camp. Sign up early, registration is limited.

Dates	Day	Time	Grades
6/21-6/25	Mon-Fri	9:00-12:00 pm	1-8 grade

Location: Hermon Park Community Center
Fees: Resident $45 Non-Resident $55 (5 Classes)

 

LIL’ DRIBBLERS

Its soccer season and 5 Star Sports would love to spend it with you. This soccer program will cover all the basic skills of soccer; dribbling, passing, shooting and goaltending. Shin guards are recommended.

Dates	Day	Time	Ages
6/13-7/18*	Sun	12:00-12:45 pm	3-5
6/13-7/18*	Sun	1:00-1:45 pm	6-9
7/25-8/22	Sun	12:00-12:45 pm	3-5
7/25-8/22	Sun	1:00-1:45 pm	6-9

Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $52 Non-Resident $67 (5 classes)
*No class July 4th

AYSO REGION 980 SOCCER

Go to www.ayso980.org for complete information. Boys and girls ages 3 to 17. Register online starting 5/1/2021.

T-BALL BASEBALL AGES 4 – 5

Practices may begin by May 1, 2021 upon the discretion of each volunteer coach. Games begin June 1, 2021. Instruction will continue throughout the program. Please bring a glove.

Fees: Resident $45 Non-Resident $55
Registration Deadline: April 27, 2021

T-Ball Volunteer Coaches are Needed: If you have an interest in helping kids learn baseball, and can spare a few hours a week, go to www.ZionParkDistrict.com to print a volunteer application.  Turn in application by April 27, 2021.

A meeting for the parents who would like to coach/assist a team will be held at 6:00 pm on Wed., April 28 at the Hermon Park Community Center, 2700 29th Street.

 

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL
PEANUT – AGES 6-8,
MUSTANG – AGES 9-10
BRONCO – AGES 11-12

Little League Baseball is a great experience for boys and girls, ages 6 thru 12. This program is run with a strong emphasis on fun and participation. We want kids to enjoy the game and to be part of the fun that comes with playing baseball. Players will be notified by May 1, 2021 by their coach or the Park District to let them know what team they are on. Practices may begin the week of May 3, 2021. Games begin May 22, 2021. Most teams play 10-12 games.

One day training camp Sat., April 17, 2021, at Diamond #3 behind the Leisure Center. In case of inclement weather we will be inside the Sports Arena Gym, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive. Please bring a glove. Time to be determined.