Youth Recreation

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.

Ages: 3 & 4 Location: Leisure Center, Room 3 & 4
Fees: Resident $36 Non-Resident $41 (6 Classes)

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!

Ages: 5 & 6 Location: Leisure Center, Activity Room
Fees: Resident $36 Non-Resident $41 (6 Classes)

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.

Ages: 6-12 Location: Leisure Center, Activity Room
Fees: Resident $36 Non-Resident $41 (6 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 every level of twirling. 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.

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

FLAG FOOTBALL

You are invited to play the competitive, minimal contact sport of football without the tackling. Participants will be taught the fundamentals of football in this instructional and fun class. This class will consist of a flag football-style scrimmage where regular football gear will not be used. All equipment is provided and games will be played at the end of most weeks. Please bring a water bottle to class.

Location: Leisure Center 
Fees: Resident $45 Non-Resident $54  (4 Classes)

YOUTH SOCCER  

It’s 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.

Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $52 Non-Resident $67 (5 Classes)
*No Class 3/20

AYSO REGION 980 SOCCER

For online registration and complete information, go to www.AYSO980.org. Boys and Girls ages 3 to 17.
Email soccer@ayso980.org with questions.

TAE-KWON DO/HAPKIDO

Tae Kwon Do Karate is an intricate art of hand and foot fighting, an exciting sport and a vigorous method of maintaining physical fitness. Hapkido is the art of submission and evasion. You will learn to get out of holds and how to control the nerve center. Our expert instructor will guide each student through the program with care and understanding. Uniforms and protective equipment are available through the instructor. Uniforms are mandatory after the second week.

Location:Shiloh Center West Room
Fee: Resident $65    Non-Resident $85    (20 Classes)

Video Gaming

Join us at the Park District for a fun afternoon, we are gathering all gamers to play, talk and get excited about a variety of popular video games.

Location: Leisure Center Lower Level
Fees: Resident $25     Non-Resident $30 (5 Classes)

NFRONT SPEED DEVELOPMENT: YOUTH SPEED TRAINING   

Athletic development is vital to the success and confidence of any young athlete, and NFront youth speed training programs encourage participants to flourish both mentally and physically from the effects of consistent exercise. This 50-minute class imitates core elements of our comprehensive youth speed training program and includes drills such as planks, push-ups, crunches and other activities like sled pulls and parachute sprints. Strength training builds muscles and bones, and aerobic benefits help strengthen the cardiovascular and pulmonary muscles, as well as help children keep their weight under control. This class establishes a child’s athletic foundation for improved performance, injury prevention, and long-term enjoyment of sports.

Ages: 7-12  Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $40    Non-Resident $55 (6 Weeks)

NFRONT SPEED DEVELOPMENT: YOUTH TRACK & FIELD – NEW!

NFront believes that kids need grassroots athletics programming to develop, learn and enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with sports. This 50-minute class allows young athletes new to the sport to try multiple track and field-related events like turbo javelin, sprints, shot put, mini hurdles, broad jumps and endurance runs. Equipment is provided along with instructions and examples on proper technique. Classes take place outdoors in grass or indoors in the gym (depending on season), and final class concludes in a single day event format where medals are awarded at the end to each child as a reminder of the hard work put in.

Ages: 7-12  Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $40    Non-Resident $55 (6 Weeks)

NERF BATTLE ROYAL

We will transform the gym into an arena for the kids to battle and play fun competitive games. Each week we will have skill challenges where the kids will get to practice and compete in different aspects of Nerf Combat, and then we will have an all-out battle to end out each week. Nerf has many benefits including teamwork, exercise, disciplined fun and learning to balance competition with good sportsmanship. Each child MUST have eye protection to participate. They may bring their own guns, but we will provide the “ammo” in order to prevent losing their equipment.

Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $25     Non-Resident $30     (5 Classes)

YOUTH BASEBALL CLINIC

Instruction in basic baseball skills will be covered such as: throwing, catching, base running and batting. This is a great way to prepare for the upcoming baseball season. Bring your glove.

Location: Leisure Center Sports Arena Max: 20
Fees: Resident $20    Non-Resident $25 (4 Classes)

T-BALL BASEBALL AGES 4 – 5

Practices may begin by May 2, 2022 upon the discretion of each volunteer coach. Games begin June 1, 2022. Instruction will continue throughout the program. Please bring a glove.

Fees: Residents $45 Non-Residents $55
Registration Deadline: April 29, 2022

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, 2022.

A meeting for the parents who would like to coach/assist a team will be held at 6:00 pm on Wed., April 27 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 2, 2022 by their coach or the Park District to let them know what team they are on. Practices may begin the week of May 9, 2022. Games begin May 23, 2022. Most teams play 10-12 games.

One day training camp Sat., April 23, 2022, 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.