Youth Recreation

 

PRESCHOOL 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
Fees: Resident $36     Non-Resident $41 (6 Classes)

Dates	Day	Time
1/26 – 3/2	Thursday	4:45 – 5:30 pm
4/6 – 5/11	Thursday	4:45 – 5:30 pm

 

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!

Dates	Day	Time
1/26 – 3/2	Thursday	5:40 – 6:25 pm
4/6 – 5/11	Thursday	5:40 – 6:25 pm

Ages: 5 & 6
Location: Leisure Center
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.

Dates	Day	Time
1/26 – 3/2	Thursday	6:30 – 7:20 pm
4/6 – 5/11	Thursday	6:30 – 7:20 pm

Ages: 6-12
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.

Class	Dates	Day	Time
Beginner	1/7 – 3/11	Saturday	8:30 – 9:15 am
Half-Time	1/7 – 3/11	Saturday	9:15 – 10:15 am
Junior Twirling Corps	1/7 – 3/11	Saturday	10:15 – 11:30 am
Parade Corps	1/7 – 3/11	Saturday	11:30 – 1:00 pm
Beginner	3/18 – 5/20	Saturday	8:30 – 9:15 am
Half-Time	3/18 – 5/20	Saturday	9:15 – 10:15 am
Junior Twirling Corps	3/18 – 5/20	Saturday	10:15 – 11:30 am
Parade Corps	3/18 – 5/20	Saturday	11:30 – 1:00 pm

Ages: 4 & Up
Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fee: Beginner/Intermediate: Resident $40    Non Resident $50   (10 Classes)
         Corps: Resident $60     Non Resident $75

 

YOUTUBE STAR

Do you want to be a content creator but don’t have a space to film or lighting equipment? We will provide the space to plan and film your content as well as the lighting equipment. All you will need to bring is your phone to record.

Dates	Day	Time
12/3 – 1/14*	Saturday	10:00 – 11:30 am

Ages: 7-14
Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $25    Non-Resident $30 (6 Classes)
*No Class 12/24, 12/31

 

GLADIATOR BASKETBALL

This new program is all about teaching fundamentals and making sure the athletes get better while having fun! Our coaches are experienced
and our mindset towards the game is unique. This program is for the competitive player who wants to take their game to the next level. In these semi-private lessons your kids will be trained by the best. On staff we have former UCLA coach and player Larry Farmer along with former professional players who will train your athlete to the next level.

Dates	Day	Time	Age
3/10 – 4/14*	Friday	5:30 – 6:30 pm	7th-8th grade
3/10 – 4/14*	Friday	6:30 – 7:30 pm	9th-12th grade

Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fee: Resident $100    Non-Resident $110 (5 Classes)
* No class 3/31

 

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.

Dates	Day	Time	Ages
3/5 – 4/9*	Sunday	12:00 – 12:45 pm	3-5
3/5 – 4/9*	Sunday	1:00 – 1:45 pm	6-9
4/23 – 5/21	Sunday	12:00 – 12:45 pm	3-5
4/23 – 5/21	Sunday	1:00 – 1:45 pm	6-9

Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $52     Non-Resident $67    (5 classes)
*No Class 3/26

 

AYSO REGION 980 SOCCER

For online registration and complete information, go to www.AYSO980.org. Boys and Girls ages 4 to 17. Email: soccer@ayso980.org with questions.

 

NFRONT YOUTH SPEED & FITNESS TRAINING

Part of the NFRONT Fun Fitness Series, 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.

Dates	Day	Time
2/27 – 4/3	Monday	6:00-6:50 pm
4/10 – 5/15	Monday	6:00-6:50 pm

Ages: 7-12
Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $55    Non-Resident $69 (6 Weeks)

 

NFRONT SPEED DEVELOPMENT: YOUTH TRACK & FIELD

Part of the NFRONT Fun Fitness Series, this 50-minute class will cover track & field and the fitness and technical preparation required to execute the many events successfully. Young athletes will try multiple track & field events like sprints, turbo javelin, shot put, broad jumps, mini hurdles, and endurance runs. Classes take place outdoors in grass or indoors in the gym, and the final class concludes in a single-day format where all events are performed, and medals are awarded at the end to each child as a reminder of the hard-work put in to meet the challenge. Correct mechanics and effort are emphasized.

Dates	Day	Time
1/11 – 2/15	Wednesday	6:00-6:50 pm
3/1 – 4/5	Wednesday	6:00-6:50 pm
4/12 – 5/17	Wednesday	6:00-6:50 pm

Ages: 7-12
Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $55     Non-Resident $69 (6 Weeks)

 

NERF BATTLE ROYAL & VIDEO GAMING

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. We will finish up the afternoon with one hour of video gaming.

Dates	Day	Time	Ages
4/15 – 5/20	Saturday	10:00 – 12:00 am	7-11

Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fee: Resident $35      Non-Resident $45   (6 classes)

 

YOUTH BASKETBALL (K-12th GRADE)

Boys & Girls Youth Basketball

Girls and boys K through 12th grade are invited to participate. Teams will be formed, practices are held once a week and games will be played on Saturdays. There will be a banquet and trophy presentation at the end of the season.

Volunteer coaches are needed. Both males and females are welcome. Note: All volunteer coaches must be available to practice once a week. There will be a mandatory coaches organizational meeting, on Fri, Oct. 21 at 7:00 pm, at the Hermon Park Community Center, 2700 29th Street. For questions contact David B. Osborne, Sr. 847-746-5919.

Dates	Day	Time	Grades
10/29 – 2/4*	Saturday	9:00 – 11:00 am	K – 3rd
10/29 – 2/4*	Saturday	11:15 – 1:15 pm	4th – 7th
10/29 – 2/4*	Saturday	1:30 – 3:30 pm	8th – 12th

Location:Leisure Center Sports Arena
Fee: Resident $60    Non-Resident $70
*No games  12/24, 12/31

 

 

T-BALL BASEBALL AGES 4 – 5

Practices may begin by May 1, 2023 upon the discretion of each volunteer coach. Games begin June 1, 2023. Instruction will continue throughout the program. Please bring a glove.

Fees: Residents $45 Non-Residents $55
Registration Deadline: April 29, 2023

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 29, 2023.

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 their coach or the Park District to let them know what team they are on. Practices may begin the week of April 15, 2023. Most teams play 10-12 games.

One day training camp Saturday, March 25, 2023, 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.

 

KINDERGARTEN KAPERS (AGES 3-5)

Mon, Tues, Wed • 9:00 am-12:00 pm    September – May

This program provides your children with high quality, fun experiences that will inspire each child to grow to his or her fullest potential. We will work on letter sounds, number recognition, pre­reading skills and many more activities that will help your child become successful in kindergarten. Children must be able to use the restroom independently by the first day of class.

Location: Shiloh Center Upper Level
Fees: Resident $170    Non-Resident $180
First day of class: Monday, September 12
*No Classes: 11/25, 12/19-12/30

Kindergarten Kapers
PRESCHOOL PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The preschool program is 9 months from September to May. The total fee is broken into monthly payments. The first month fee is due on or before registration. The monthly fee is due on or before the 1st of each month. You may prepay for as many months as you wish. We do not prorate days missed from the program for unexpected absences or a reduction in days. If the monthly fee is not paid on or before the first of the month, a $10 late fee will be charged.
Please Note: Registration for additional months is available online or in person at the Zion Park District Leisure Center office.