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 – Session I)
Fees: Resident $24 Non-Resident $29 (5 Classes – Session II)
*No Class 11/25

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 – Session I)
            Resident $24 Non-Resident $29 (5 Classes – Session II)
*No class 11/25

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 – Session I)
            Resident $24 Non-Resident $29 (5 Classes – Session II)
*No class 11/25

Baton

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. Your child will be measured for a baton on the first day of class if needed.

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 $52 Non-Resident $67  (5 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 $42 Non-Resident $54 (4 Classes)

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)
*No Class 11/23, 11/24, 12/21, 12/23, 12/28, 12/30

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. Program conducted by Serenity Fitness.

Location: Virtual
Fees: $45 (5 Classes)

* No Class 11/27

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 Sports Arena
Fees: Resident $25     Non-Resident $30     (5 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)

YOUTH SPEED TRAINING (LEVEL 1)  

Developing fundamental athletic movement skills is vital. NFront youth speed training programs help young athletes to flourish both mentally and physically from the effects of consistent exercise and speed training. This 50-minute class imitates many elements of our comprehensive speed training program and includes exercises, such as planks, push-ups, sit-ups and activities that include 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 teaches each of those enrolled how to train properly and establishes a child’s athletic foundation for improved performance, injury prevention, and long-term enjoyment of sports.

Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $35    Non-Resident $40 (6 Classes)
*No Class 11/22

YOUTH BASKETBALL (K-12TH GRADE)

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 Thurs, Oct. 28 at 7:30 pm, at the Hermon Park Community Center, 2700 29th Street. For questions contact David B. Osborne, Sr. 847-746-5919.
Boys & Girls Youth Basketball

Location: Leisure Center Sports Arena
Fee: Resident $60 Non-Resident $70
*No games 11/27, 12/25, 1/1