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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
- April 8, 2020
- Engineering for Kids - CMEngineering for Kids - CM
Time: 3:00 pm
Session #4: Software Engineering: Scratch Video Sensing. What’s more fun than playing an interactive video game? Writing one! Video sensing allows students to design and program their own video games and then test them by interacting with the program via webcam. In this Scratch program, students work together to create their own games, art and musical instruments while exploring coding foundations. Get up and get moving with Engineering for Kids and Scratch: Video Sensing! Minimum 8 students/max 20 at 3:00 pm - Fencing Ages 8+Fencing Ages 8+
Time: 6:30 pm
This class helps develop balance and improve concentration while staying fit. Our fun and informative fencing classes teach students the basics from beginner to expert. Students can continue to improve by signing up for multiple classes. Safety is stressed and each participant handles a foil in every session. Students will learn moves and strategies that create the foundation for their fencing game. Each class features instructions and competition. All equipment provided. Class is instructed by Tracy Lapshin. at 6:30 pm
- Engineering for Kids - CMEngineering for Kids - CM
- April 9, 2020
- Basketball Ages 5-7Basketball Ages 5-7
Time: 5:15 pm
Come share your time on the basketball court with 5 Star Sports. We’ll run over all the basics, play some scrimmages and we’ll throw in plenty of fun! The kids will leave the class excited to come back next week and play again. No equipment is required. at 5:15 pm - Basketball Ages 8-10Basketball Ages 8-10
Time: 6:00 pm
Come share your time on the basketball court with 5 Star Sports. We’ll run over all the basics, play some scrimmages and we’ll throw in plenty of fun! The kids will leave the class excited to come back next week and play again. No equipment is required. at 6:00 pm
- Basketball Ages 5-7Basketball Ages 5-7
- April 11, 2020
- April 12, 2020
- April 13, 2020
- Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6
Time: 1:15 pm
Age-appropriate maneuvers for bar, floor, low balance beam and vault will be introduced. Girls and boys will learn basic movements for each event in a safe environment. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 1:15 pm - Youth Archery Ages 7-12Youth Archery Ages 7-12
Time: 6:00 pm
Archery participants will learn the parts of an arrow and recurve bow, the basics of using a bow and fundamentals of shooting in a safe manner. Both technique and games will be part of this class. All equipment is provided. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 6:00 pm - LGPD Board MeetingLGPD Board Meeting
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Reed-Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. at 6:30 pm
- Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6
- April 14, 2020
- Beginner Pickleball - ages 55+Beginner Pickleball - ages 55+
Time: 9:30 am
This class is for those who have never played pickleball before or who have very limited experience with the sport. It will focus on pickleball basics such as forehand and backhand shots, serving and court positioning. Players will also learn scoring and the rules of the game through drills and playing time. The slower pace of this class will give players the opportunity to develop the skills needed to play this fun and energetic game. All equipment will be provided. Led by SportsKids, Inc. at 9:30 am - Advanced Beginner PickleballAdvanced Beginner Pickleball
Time: 10:30 am
This class is for advancing beginners who have some experience and want to move at a faster pace to improve their basic shots and strategy. Players will participate in challenging drills to work on consistency in forehand and backhand shots, serving, volleying, dinks and lobs. Through matches played each week, players will get the chance to take their game to the next level by learning how to play smarter, not harder. All equipment will be provided. Led by SportsKids, Inc. at 10:30 am - Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6
Time: 1:15 pm
Age-appropriate maneuvers for bar, floor, low balance beam and vault will be introduced. Girls and boys will learn basic movements for each event in a safe environment. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 1:15 pm
- Beginner Pickleball - ages 55+Beginner Pickleball - ages 55+
- April 15, 2020
- April 16, 2020
- Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6
Time: 1:15 pm
Age-appropriate maneuvers for bar, floor, low balance beam and vault will be introduced. Girls and boys will learn basic movements for each event in a safe environment. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 1:15 pm - Volleyball Skills & GamesVolleyball Skills & Games
Time: 7:30 pm
This program is a must for players of all skill levels trying to improve on the fundamentals or learn the game for the first time. We will assist players with their skills and knowledge of passing, serving, defense, setting, blocking and hitting. Players will also work on technique, set location, play sets and footwork. They will learn offensive and defensive systems through team drills and game play. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 7:30 pm
- Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6
- April 17, 2020
- April 18, 2020
- Adult & Tot GynmasticsAdult & Tot Gynmastics
Time: 12:00 pm
Ages 2-3 w/adult. Toddlers can develop body awareness, balance, flexibility and coordination while having fun doing gymnastics. Parents assist with skills in a safe and caring environment. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 12:00 pm - Kidnastics-Ages 3 to 4Kidnastics-Ages 3 to 4
Time: 12:30 pm
Boys and girls will learn the basics of gymnastics in a safe and well-equipped environment. Children can improve coordination and help develop self-confidence, strength, flexibility and balance. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 12:30 pm - Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6Junior Gymnastics-Ages 5 to 6
Time: 1:15 pm
Age-appropriate maneuvers for bar, floor, low balance beam and vault will be introduced. Girls and boys will learn basic movements for each event in a safe environment. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 1:15 pm - Beginner Tumbling/Rhythmic GymBeginner Tumbling/Rhythmic Gym
Time: 2:00 pm
Ages 7-12. Learn the proper way to perform rolls, cartwheels, backbends, handstands, walkovers and other tumbling tricks. Youngsters also learn rhythmic gymnastics body elements, jumps, turns and leaps as well as techniques with apparatus like hoops, balls, ribbons and jump ropes. Kids improve flexibility, gain strength and develop coordination, all of which helps them in any sport. Start out learning the proper way to perform rolls, handstands and cartwheels. This class is a great introduction to tumbling and it opens the door to gymnastics possibilities. Led by SportsKids Inc. at 2:00 pm
- Adult & Tot GynmasticsAdult & Tot Gynmastics