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At various times throughout the year, the Park District will offer informational and educational programs. Please check the home page and calendar for information on these events.
Popular programs which are scheduled each year include Spring Wildflower Walks, Fall Walk in the Woods, and Winter Owl Prowl. These programs are offered in cooperation with the Chicago Botanic Garden. See the Botanic Garden website for details and to register for the programs.
Other programs, such as Family Bird Walks, are offered directly through the Park District.
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Upcoming Events
- May 9, 2021
- May 10, 2021
- May 11, 2021
- May 12, 2021
- Parent & Me SoccerParent & Me Soccer
Time: 4:00 pm
Try our new program that will help even the youngest soccer stars develop. Playing soccer with Mom & Dad has never been so fun! Each week new games will be introduced to improve the child’s skill level, knowledge level and most importantly their love for the game. Skills will be taught through fun games and working with parents as mentors to look up to and constantly encourage them. Soccer matches will also be played at the end of each clinic. Please bring a face covering. Instructed by 5 Star Sports. at 4:00 pm - Youth Soccer 3-5 yrsYouth Soccer 3-5 yrs
Time: 5:00 pm
This class helps children learn the fundamentals of soccer in a noncompetitive setting. Dribbling, passing, shooting and defense will all be emphasized with good sportsmanship included. Basic skills are taught through games, drills and fun! Each class ends with a short scrimmage to allow the kids to work as teammates and use each of their skills. Please bring a face covering. Instructed by 5 Star Sports staff. at 5:00 pm - Youth Soccer 6-8 yrsYouth Soccer 6-8 yrs
Time: 5:45 pm
This class helps children learn the fundamentals of soccer in a noncompetitive setting. Dribbling, passing, shooting and defense will all be emphasized with good sportsmanship included. Basic skills are taught through games, drills and fun! Each class ends with a short scrimmage to allow the kids to work as teammates and use each of their skills. Please bring a face covering. Instructed by 5 Star Sports staff. at 5:45 pm
- Parent & Me SoccerParent & Me Soccer
- May 13, 2021
- Track & Field 5-7 yrsTrack & Field 5-7 yrs
Time: 5:00 pm
Discover all the fun you can have learning and competing in the variety of different events track and field has to offer. We will be working with the children to develop their knowledge, techniques and skill levels for each event. Many different distances are covered along events like hurdles, long jump, relays and shot put. at 5:00 pm - Track & Field 8-12 yrsTrack & Field 8-12 yrs
Time: 5:45 pm
Discover all the fun you can have learning and competing in the variety of different events track and field has to offer. We will be working with the children to develop their knowledge, techniques and skill levels for each event. Many different distances are covered along events like hurdles, long jump, relays and shot put. at 5:45 pm
- Track & Field 5-7 yrsTrack & Field 5-7 yrs
- May 14, 2021