Youth Recreation

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.

Ages: 4 & Up
Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fee: Beginner/Halftime: Resident $40    Non Resident $50   (8 Classes)
         Corps: Resident $60     Non Resident $75
* No Class 5/29

YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP

This mini summer camp will be a very intense training for participants’ 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. Participant must be entering grade in the fall of 2023.

Location: Hermon Park Community Center Gym
Fee: Resident $45    Non-Resident $55    (5 classes)

FLAG FOOTBALL

You are invited to play the competitive, minimal contact sport of football without the tackling. This minicamp will focus on the fundamentals of football. All equipment will be provided and a scrimmage games will be done to teach teamwork and sportsmanship.

Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $52     Non-Resident $67    (5 classes)

PARENTS NIGHT OUT

We will put together a fun night with the youth while the parents get a full 3 hours to themselves. During this time, the kids will play fun games, such as dodgeball, kick ball, steal the bacon, and capture the flag, relay races, and so much more.

Location: Leisure Center
Fees: Resident $35    Non-Resident $45

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, Activity Room
Fees: Resident $30     Non-Resident $35    (6 Classes)
*No class 6/29

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 Center
Fees: Resident $30     Non-Resident $35    (6 Classes)
*No class 6/29

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
Fees: Resident $30     Non-Resident $35    (6 Classes)
*No class 6/29

NFRONT SPEED DEVELOPMENT
YOUTH SPEED 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.

Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $55    Non-Resident $69 (6 classes)
*No Class 5/29

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.

Location: Leisure Center Gym
Fees: Resident $55     Non-Resident $67    (5 Weeks)

VERICAL JUMP BOOT CAMP

Welcome a new challenging yet rewarding program for your young athletes, Vertical Boot Camp! In this program, you will be led by a Personal Trainer working with 5 Star Sports Academy utilizing calisthenics to increase your vertical jump and become a better overall athlete. With each planned and structured session, your young athlete will notice and feel themselves jumping higher than they ever have before. At the end
of the program, your athlete will be given the outline of this vertical boot camp to continue their work to jumping higher and higher. 5 Star Sports Academy is thrilled to bring this opportunity to YOU!”

Location:Leisure Center Gym
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 $52     Non-Resident $67    (5 classes)

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.

YOUTH BASEBALL

“Take me out to the ball game”. This program will be a hit for any child looking to improve on his or her athletic abilities or learning the basics! Each child will have fun and we will be covering fielding, batting, catching, and running the bases. Ball and bats are provided, so just bring your glove.

Location: Leisure Center Field
Fees: Resident $52    Non-Resident $67 (5 classes)

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.