AHPD Virtual Programs 2020

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Try something different this May.

PLAN TO PLAY IN MAY! FIND YOUR VIRTUAL FUN

Register for Virtual Programs at ahpd.org, click on Register Now button and search by season, then choose Virtual 2020.

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CB

Cari Boyle

Recreation Supervisor Athletics/Rentals

Cboyle@ahpd.org

CBr

Christina Brown

Fitness Supervisor

cbrown@ahpd.org

DT

David Terzaghi

Heritage Tennis Club Assistant Manager

dterzaghi@ahpd.org

ES

Emily Sowa

Recreation Supervisor Aquatic Programs

esowa@ahpd.org

EE

Emma Edmondson

Recreation Supervisor CAP/Day Camp

eedmondson@ahpd.org

KW Katie Waszak

CAP/Camp Supervisor

kwaszak@ahpd.org

KK

Kevin Keister

Camelot Park Lake Arlington Supervisor

kkeister@ahpd.org

KD

Kyle Donahue

Cultural Arts Supervisor

kdonahue@ahpd.org

LP

Linda Paxson

Senior Center Supervisor

lpaxson@ahpd.org

LR

Lindsey Robertson

Arlington Ridge Center Aquatic Manager

lrobertson@ahpd.org

LM

Lynn Minuskin

Preschool/Early Childhood Supervisor

lminuskin@ahpd.org

MH

Matt Healy

Arlington Ridge Center Manager

mhealy@ahpd.org

MG

Mark Grassi

Frontier Park Supervisor

mgrassi@ahpd.org

NW Nick Wirth

Athletic Supervisor

nwirth@ahpd.org

SD

Steve Dietz

Recreation Supervisor Athletics

sdietz@ahpd.org

TD

Tom Divello

Pioneer Park/Heritage Park Supervisor

tdivello@ahpd.org

Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org

FAMILY ACTIVITIES Backyard Campout!

No parks? No problem! Here’s a fun way to have a campout experience with your family right in your own backyard. If you have your own tent or if you feel like laying out some blankets in your family room, then this activity is just for you!

Let’s have a blast with activities like a nature scavenger hunt, fun crafts for kids, and a S’more cooking kit all delivered to your front door! Finish off the night with a warm campfire, some beautiful star gazing or family fun movie by the fireplace and savor those home cooked S’mores! Enjoy the family camping adventure and treats! (MG) Code

Age

Day(s) Time

28145 6+

Sa

Date(s)

5:30p-5:30a 5/30

R/NR Fee $20/$22

Balloon Animals

This class teaches children the techniques needed to take plain balloons and transform them into incredible balloon animals (like dogs, butterflies, fish, etc.) By watching these online videos children will create their own balloon animals, with a step by step process. This class isn’t just for the kids; parents will have a blast if they join the experience! (Note: you will need your own balloons and balloon pump). (EE) Code

Age

R/NR Fee

28165 7+

$18/$20

Family Flow Yoga

This yoga class is geared for children ages 5-11 years with a parent/caregiver. Participants will experience a themed yoga class along with yoga games. All levels are welcome. You will need a yoga mat or space on the floor to participate. (LM) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28169 5-11 yrs

Th

Date(s)

4:30p-5:15p 5/28

Fee $12

Virtual Family Bingo

Gather the family and join us for a Free afternoon of virtual Bingo! Register once per family and you can then print out a Bingo card for each family member. Please register prior to the event so we know you are coming and so we can email further instructions. (MH) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28161 All 28160 All

Th Th

Date(s)

12:00p-1:15p 5/14 7:00p-8:15p 5/14

Fee Free Free

Family Fun Scavenger Hunts

Want to get out and have some fun with the family? Join our FREE weekly scavenger hunts for the next 3 weeks.

These scavenger hunts will get you outside and moving around with your family. Each Wednesday a new scavenger hunt will be emailed to you. You will have till that Sunday at 5pm to turn in your findings along with pictures. (KW) Code Age

Fee

28173 8+

Free

Binge on Books: The Sorcerer’s Stone

Join us from your home live at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course hearth for a book club discussion of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Whether you’re reading Harry Potter for the first time or the fiftieth, join us as we discuss and discover the magical world of Hogwarts.

This program is free to readers of all ages, but space is limited. Children under 10 years of age must register with an adult. Only one registration is required per household.

Registration DOES NOT include a copy of the book, which may be purchased online in a variety of text or audio formats. (CB) Code Age

Day(s) Time

Date(s)

Fee

28156 10 yrs+

S

5/31-5/31

Free

3-4:00p

Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org

EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC Kindermusik

Kindermusik is advantage of the high-tech world we live in and offering classes to you LIVE, via Zoom. It’s a great way to stay connected and enjoy music together with you during this time of limited in-person connections. You will be getting creative with things around your home. Your teacher will send you a list of things to gather that will be used by your child during class. You will be emailed a link prior to class to log on. Parent/Caregiver attends entire class. (LM)

Level I Code

Age

Day(s) Time

28180 1m-16m

Th

Code

Day(s) Time

Level II

Age

28182 16m-3 yrs Th

Mixed Age

Date(s)

9:30a-10:15a 5/14-6/4

Code

Age

28178 28179

4m-4 yrs F 4m-4 yrs Sa

Day(s) Time

Code

Age

Day(s) Time

28177

3-4 yrs

Th

Level III

Date(s)

10:30a-11:15a 5/14-6/4

Date(s)

10:30a-11:15a 5/15-6/5 11:15a-12:00p 5/16-6/6

Date(s)

11:30a-12:10p 5/14-6/4

R/NR Fee $65/$67

R/NR Fee $65/$67

Tot Rock

Registered participants will receive an email with that week’s private 30 min. virtual class allowing families to participate on their own time. The session’s musical activities will be based on the theme of “A Spring Day!” Each class will explore an aspect of spring through music and movement, and will include opening songs, weekly theme introduction, DIY instrument and prop ideas, 4-6 additional music activities, and closing songs. A welcome video and corresponding coloring pages will be provided. (LM)

R/NR Fee

Code Age

Day(s) Date(s)

Fee

$65/$67 $65/$67

28171

M

$37/$39

R/NR Fee $65/$67

12 mos

5/11-6/1

Kid Rock

Enroll in this virtual class session to sing, dance,play and learn! Participants will receive an email with that week’s private 30 minute virtual class allowing families to participate on their own time. Each class will explore an aspect of spring through music and movement, and will include opening songs, weekly theme introduction, DIY instrument and prop ideas, 4-6 additional music activities, and closing songs. A welcome video and corresponding coloring pages will be provided. (LM) Code

Age

Day(s) Time

Date(s)

R/NR Fee

28172

2-6 yrs

M

5/11-6/1

$37/$39

12p

Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org

JUST FOR KIDS Virtual Magic Show Party

Interested in seeing Gary Kantor perform for your birthday?

Well you’re in luck! We are offering a Virtual Magic party via Zoom! Gary will perform a 30 minute Magic Show and then you will have 30 minutes to sing happy birthday and chat with your friends! (ES) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28157

S,Sa

4-11 yrs

Date(s)

10:00a-6:00p 5/9-5/30

Fee $185

Come and learn how to cook with your friends for your birthday! You will have an hour cooking lesson with Emily on Zoom and then you will have 30 minutes to sing happy birthday and chat with your friends! (ES) Day(s) Time

28158

S,Sa

4-11 yrs

Date(s)

10:00a-6:00p 5/9-5/30

Fee $125

First Aid for Kids!

This class is perfect for any child age 7-12 who is looking to learn some handy first aid skills! This class does qualify as meeting the First Aid badge requirement for both Brownie and Junior girl scouts! (ES) Code

Age

Day(s) Time

28148 7-12 yrs 28149 7-12 yrs

W W

Date(s)

3:30p-4:30p 5/13 3:30p-4:30p 5/27

Let’s make the most out of this Spring and polish off those green thumbs! Through this virtual experience, you and your family will learn how to starting growing vegetable and flower seeds from scratch! Watch them all grow tall so that one day you can enjoy the fruits of your labor with homemade plants right in your own backyard! (MG) Code

Age

28143 1-18 yrs 28144 1-18 yrs

Virtual What’s Cooking Party

Code Age

Seeds to Sprouts!

Day(s) Time T Sa

Date(s)

4:00p-4:30p 5/19 1:00p-1:30p 5/23

R/NR Fee $5/$7 $5/$7

Magic Session

This class teaches children how to perform a number of mind-boggling tricks using everyday household items.

Starting by explaining the secrets to the tricks, and then practicing everything in great detail; children will have a blast as they learn exactly what to say and do when performing in front of an audience. The class can be taken whenever it is convenient for your schedule, and the videos can be watched again and again. Your entire family can even take this class together! (EE) Code

Age

R/NR Fee

28162

5-11 yrs

$18/$20

R/NR Fee $6/$8 $6/$8

Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org

KID SPORTS

BASKETBALL

Basketball Zoom GET BETTER

The Arlington Heights Park District and Breakaway Basketball are pumped to begin offering these exciting clinics during this very different time. Our focus will be on building confidence dribbling the basketball as well as incorporating some at home conditioning. All players will need 1 or 2 basketballs depending on the class, a place to dribble, and some water. Breakaway Basketball is the largest skill development program in Illinois training over 8K players a year and partnering with over 300 feeder/ travel teams to provide in season skill development and coaches training. We look forward to seeing you in the driveway real soon. (NW)

1st-3rd Grade Boys/Girls Code

Day(s)

SOCCER

Aces Virtual Soccer Training

Please join AHPD’s first Virtual Soccer training class.

Hosted through Zoom, participants will interact directly with Ace’s professionally trained soccer staff. Through interactive instruction, participants will learn soccer basics, varied technical learning skills and enjoy fun with soccer while at home. (SD) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28151 3-5 yrs 28150 6-13 yrs

W M,F

Date(s)

R/NR Fee

5:00p-5:40p

5/12-6/2

$40/$42

Code

Time

Date(s)

R/NR Fee

Code Age

Day(s) Time

6:00p-6:40p

5/12-6/2

$40/$42

28200 3-7 yrs

T

Day(s)

Free Free

Adapting our award-winning Mini-Hawk program into a virtual format is an opportunity for Skyhawks to provide a positive, multi-sport introduction to children at home.

Campers will explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. This program will promote physical fitness and early skill development in baseball, basketball and soccer. (KK)

Time

28176 T

Fee

Skyhawks’ Mini-Hawk Active at Home!

28175 T

4th-8th Grade Boys/Girls

Date(s)

6:00p-6:25p 5/13-5/27 6-6:30p 5/11-5/29

Date(s)

Fee

2:30p-3:05p 5/12-6/9

$39

PhysEd Fun with Skyhawks

MARTIAL ARTS Kid’s Karate Club

This program is specifically designed for children ages 4-14 years and focuses on safety and protecting oneself. This 12 video series program includes games, drills, and actual classes that mirror the in person classes. Students can participate on their own, or the whole family can participate together. Students will have access to the videos for 1 year to participate as their schedule allows. At the end of the course, students will be eligible to test for their next color belt, where they can see their achievements as they advance thru the program. This is a year-round progressive martial arts program with belt progression through Black Belt. Kid’s Karate Club uniforms are available online at www.KidsKarate.com (TD)

Beginners-White & Yellow Belts Code Age

Day(s) Time

28193 4-14 yrs

M

6:15p-7:00p 5/11-5/25

Date(s)

$58

Code Age 28194 4-14 yrs

Day(s) Time Date(s) M 7:00p-7:45p 5/11-5/25

Fee $58

Int./Adv. - Orange Belts & Up

Fee

Skyhawks is proud to present an engaging, game-based physical education program designed for the home. This class will offer children a wide variety of activities that involve locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and fitness development exercises. Our goal for the program is to build self-confidence, body awareness and a passion for an active lifestyle in each participant.(KK) Code Age

Day(s) Time

Date(s)

Fee

28201 5-9 yrs

W

5/13-6/10

$39

12-12:35p

Skyhawks’ STEM & Play Multi-Sport

Skyhawks is excited to offer a module-based, virtual class that explores the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math behind the sports of Soccer and Basketball. Our expert instructors will tie each module back into the sport to instill curiosity and a passion for learning in each child.

Subjects vary by sport, but include ball design, calculating distances and angles, velocity, acceleration and more!

Skyhawks puts the Sports in STEM! (KK) Code Age

Day(s) Time

Date(s)

Fee

28202 8-12 yrs

F

5/15-6/12

$45

12-12:45p

Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org

GYMNASTICS

Living Room Gymnastics

AQUATICS

Water Polo Ball Beginner

This class will work on water polo ball handling skills for beginners. A ball will be required. If you have a question about what size ball to use, please contact Emily Sowa, esowa@ahpd.org. (ES) Code

Age

Day(s) Time

28196 7+

Th

Advanced

Date(s)

3:00p-4:00p 5/21

R/NR Fee $5/$7

This class will work on water polo ball handling skills for advanced water polo players with 1 plus years of experience. A ball will be required.

Code

Age

Day(s) Time

28197

11-17 yrs

T

Date(s)

4:00p-5:00p 5/19

R/NR Fee $5/$7

Aquatic Dryland Training

Calling all swimmers & water polo players! Join Lindsey Robertson, Aquatic Manager & former Muskies Coach for a virtual dryland program that will work all the major muscle groups to keep us active outside the pool.Each week will include three 30-minute virtual sessions and a weekly health challenge. No workout equipment needed. (LR)

Keep your gymnastics skills honed or get ready to learn some new ones with Mrs. Kelly in this virtual gymnastics class. She will walk you through step-by-step drills and proper body positions while learning basic to intermediate level gymnastics. We will also work on flexibility, balance, and conditioning in each virtual class. Don’t miss this new and exciting way to keep your gymnast moving! Supplies: an open area and masking tape. All classes are virtual classes hosted through zoom. Registered participants will receive a zoom link prior to the start of class. (TD) Code

Age

28195 6-12 yrs

Day(s) Time T

Date(s)

3:00p-3:30p 5/12-5/19

R/NR Fee $10/$15

TENNIS

Quarantennis Kit

No court? NO problem! Looking to play tennis in your backyard or driveway? Check out our at home mini tennis kits! This is not just for kids! Each kit includes a mini tennis racquet, one can of red balls, and 36 feet of tennis net tape to set up at your home! **This is an at-home, fun activity for the whole family. The dates and times attached to this activity are for pick up times at Heritage Tennis Club. (DT) Code Age

Day(s) Time Date(s) Fee

28166 Kit for 1 28167 Kit for 2 28168 Kit for 4

W W W

12:00p-2:00p 5/13-5/20 12:00p-2:00p 5/13-5/20 12:00p-2:00p 5/13-5/20

$29 $49 $90

Middle School Code

Age

Day(s) Time

Date(s)

R/NR Fee

28159 10-13 yrs M,W,F 4:00p-4:30p 5/11-5/15 28163 10-13 yrs M,W,F 4:00p-4:30p 5/18-5/22 28164 10-13 yrs T,Th-F 4:00p-4:30p 5/26-5/29

$15/$17 $15/$17 $15/$17

Code

Age

R/NR Fee

28152 28153 28155

14-18 yrs M,W,F 3:00p-3:30p 5/11-5/15 14-18 yrs M,W,F 3:00p-3:30p 5/18-5/22 14-18 yrs T,Th-F 3:00p-3:30p 5/26-5/29

High School

Day(s) Time

Date(s)

$15/$17 $15/$17 $15/$17

Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org

ADULT PROGRAMS Binge on Books: “Boys in the Boat” & Brew

BeMoved Dance

Join us from your home live at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course pub for a book club discussion of “Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans & Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown! If you loved Seabiscuit or Unbroken, if you were inspired by the US Hockey team’s “Miracle on Ice” triumph at the 1980 Olympics, or if you just love a good craft brew, join us to discover the dramatic story of the University of Washington’s rowing team of farmers, loggers, and shipyard builders that beat both elite rivals and Hitler’s rowing team to take gold at the 1936 Olympics. An irresistible story of beating the odds and finding hope during the Great Depression and WW2. Registration includes a 6-pack variety of craft beer (pick up details) but DOES NOT include a copy of the book, which may be purchased online in a variety of text or audio formats. This program is limited to participants 21 years or older. (CB) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28154 21+

F

Date(s)

7:00p-8:00p 5/29

Fee

BeMoved is a dance fitness experience deigned for adults of all movement abilities. This class begins with easy-tofollow therapeutic movements that integrate the upper and lower body. The musical theme of this class is World Beat Fusion. This is a contracted class; non-refundable. (LP) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28147 21+

T

Date(s)

12:45p-1:45p 5/19

Since we are experiencing a “Stay at Home” Order in Illinois, stress and weariness can become daily feelings.

Yoga is a wonderful way to relax, restore flexibility, improve breathing, relieving stress and increase energy. If you are uncomfortable getting on the floor to exercise, this class is for you. Learn all the techniques with a few modifications so that you can relax comfortably in a chair. (LP) Code Age

Day(s) Time

28146 21+

W

Date(s)

Day(s) Time M W

Date(s)

9:15a-10:00a 5/11-5/25 9:15a-10:00a 5/13-6/3

Fee

10:00a-11a 5/20-5/27 $20

$15

Complete several series of 4 minute exercise sequences broken into intervals of 20 seconds of high intensity work followed by 10 seconds of rest to improve your cardiovascular endurance, strength, and balance. (CBr) 28198 16+ 28199 16+

$10

Chair Yoga

Tabata Challenge

Code Age

Fee

Fee $10 $15

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FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Class

Ages

Ballet Clap with Me! Animal Action Do the Robot Sleeping Ballerina Tap Beginning Intermediate Ballet Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Conditioning/Pointe Prep Jazz Battements Intermediate/Advanced Tap

3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 6-12 yrs 10-18 yrs 11-18 yrs 8-18 yrs 12-18 yrs

Class

Ages

Kids Karate Club

4-14 yrs

Videos Video Length 5 1 1 1 1 3 3 5 5 2 4

7-11 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes 1-7 minutes 4-6 minutes 2-4 minutes 3-7 minutes 3-11 minutes 6-10 minutes

Videos Video Length 7

Short

Yes, Free!

Please register for these free videos.

Once registered we will email you a link to the videos and further instructions.

Instructor

Code

Miss Gillian Miss Jennie Miss Gillian Miss Jennie Miss Gillian Miss Gillian Miss Jennie Miss Ashley Miss Ashley Miss Gillian Miss Ashley

28181 28186 28184 28187 28185 28183 28188 28189 28191 28192 28190

Instructor

Code

Kelly Lena

28174

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