Batavia Park District Fall 2022 Fun Guide by bataviaparkdistrict

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Dear Residents: The Batavia community is known for its innovation and for being one of the most creative and picturesque areas in the state. The birth of Batavia’s iconic Peace Bridge began when local business owner and lifelong Batavia resident Craig Foltos proposed the concept to the Park Board in 2008. Craig donated the original 12-foot tall wooden “Peace on Earth” letters. Lighting was added to the pedestrian bridge in 2015, a donation valued at over $10,000. Recently, the Park Board came to a consensus to keep the message up year-round. With that in mind, the original wooden letters are marking their 14th anniversary and are in dire need of replacement.

A Message from Our Executive Director

The Batavia Parks Foundation, under the leadership of Britta McKenna, has stepped up to the plate with Craig Foltos to lead community fundraising efforts to replace the wooden letters with permanent, sustainable materials featuring LED lighting year round. The community fundraising goal is to raise $50,000 with a target date of fall 2023. How can you help contribute to the cause? There are three ways: 1) Purchase a “Play it Forward” ticket with benefits that are two-fold: the front is a raffle ticket with a chance to win one of ten great prizes in a drawing taking place at the Pints by the Pond craft beer festival; the back of the ticket serves as discount card valued at over $50 in discounts at local ‘play partners’; 2) Make a financial gift to the “Peace on Earth” campaign, and 3) Donate as a major donor or a project sponsor. Additional information can be located on page 5 of this fun guide. The spirit of innovation is woven like a tapestry in every recreational program, project or event we plan, design and implement. We are thrilled to introduce a new craft beer festival “Pints by the Pond” on Saturday, September 24th from 2 to 5 p.m. This festival will take place at the Batavia Riverwalk and will feature over a dozen local breweries. Popular food trucks, lively main stage entertainment, and a competitive bags tournament will also complement the event. Tickets include entry to the festival, and 20, 3-ounce samples of craft beer donned in a commemorative glass for you to keep. For craft beer connoisseurs, a limited number of VIP tickets will be sold which include access to the festival an hour earlier (at 1 p.m.) to get first dibs on ice cold craft beer. A special “designated driver” ticket also will be sold, which includes entry to the festival and access to unlimited water or soda. Check out more details on page 7. This fall, we encourage you to experience a Batavia park you haven’t visited before! All the best,

Allison Niemela, CPRP Executive Director

MISSION STATEMENT Committed to providing fun, safe, and innovative open space and recreational opportunities that will enrich the quality of life for our residents.

The Park Board Your Park Board is composed of five, nonpaid commissioners selected by you to serve varying terms. The Board is primarily a policy-making body that reflects the needs and interests of all taxpayers. The Park Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St., at 7:00 pm. Please feel welcome to attend. • September 20 • October 18 • November 15 • December 20

Patrick J. Callahan President

John Tilmon Vice President

Tara Gray Secretary

Kevin Riley Treasurer

Molly Connolly Commissioner

contents Fall 2022

Educational Variety

Aquatics

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

Special Events

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Special Events

Pets

Educational Variety 18 Preschool 20 Kids’ Club

Fitness

Aquatics

Athletics 36 All Star Sports 40 Cheer & Tumbling 42 Dance

Youth Variety 56 Performing Arts 60 Nature

Adult Variety

Athletics

Youth Variety Adult Variety

22 Fitness

FACILITIES & INFORMATION

Come for the brews, stay for the views. Pints by the Pond, a Craft Beer Festival, is September 24! 72

atavia Senior B Citizens Club

Trips

Depot Museum

Rentals & Parties

Parks Foundation

Memorial Program

Volunteers

Park Map

General Information

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Registration Form & Waiver

Kayak & Paddleboat Rentals Bring the family to the Batavia Riverwalk! DATES & HOURS OF OPERATION: Now – August 15 Monday–Friday Saturday, Sunday

5:00–8:00 pm 1:00–6:00 pm

August 21 – September 25 Saturday, Sunday 1:00–6:00 pm September 5, Labor Day 11:00 am–4:00 pm Rates:

$2 OFF

Expires 9-25-2022. Not valid with any other offers.

Kayak & Paddleboat Rentals

One-person kayak: $10 for 30-minute rental Two-person kayak: $20 for 30-minute rental Paddleboat: $15 for 30-minute rental Participants must be 16+ years old, with a state-issued ID, to operate kayaks. For private, daytime rentals, contact Facilities Supervisor, at 630-879-5235 ext. 2062.

Mom & Son Wagon Rides September 22 & 29 • 6–7:30P

Enjoy a special night with your son at West Main Community Park. Wagon rides and dinner will be provided. Pumpkin decorating and more! After the ride, enjoy a campfire with s’mores. Wagons will begin at 6:00 pm from the parking lot. See page 8 for details.

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SELL-OUT EVENT

Special Events

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NEW!

SPEC I AL E VE N TS

Pints by the Pond, a Craft Beer Festival Ages 21+ Cheers—it’s finally here! If you love sampling good beer, gather your friends for Pints by the Pond, Batavia’s new outdoor craft beer festival! Along with tasty food trucks and wonderful local entertainment, you’ll sample unique beers from more than a dozen of your favorite local breweries. Tickets will be sold for three hours of beer tastings. Or score VIP tickets for an additional hour of suds and swag! (VIP tickets will be sold only while supplies last.) Children are not permitted. Saturday, September 24 1:00-2:00P VIP Exclusive 2:00-5:00P Festival Peg Bond Center, 151 N. Island Ave. Ticket Prices* $45 Online/Preregistration $55 Day of event $60 VIP ticket $10 Designated Driver *Service fees will apply.

Special thanks to our Sponsors! VIP Sponsor Premium Waterproofing Hops Sponsor

DePAW Canine Campus

Tickets include entry to the fest, plus 20, 3-ounce samples from attending breweries, and a commemorative beer glass. VIP tickets include 1-hour early entry, plus 20, 3-ounce beer samples from attending breweries, and a special commemorative beer mug. A Designated Driver ticket includes entry to the fest and unlimited water/soda. Attendees and ticket purchasers must be 21 years or older and present a valid, state-issued ID card at the time of check-in. Last call is at 4:30 pm and the last pour is at 4:45 pm. No pets allowed.

Rainout location: Batavia Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St. Register now at bataviaparks.org | 7

SPEC I AL E VE N TS

Touch-a-Truck Day

FREE!

All Ages Touch-A-Truck Day gives children of all ages the opportunity to discover vehicles up close. At previous events, the Batavia Park District’s trolley, as well as a fire truck, tractor, dump truck, bus, tow truck, limousine and police car, among others, have made appearances. Parent supervision is required. From 10:30-11:15 am, this event will become sensory friendly, so no honking, please.

Mom & Son Wagon Rides Ages 3-10 Enjoy a special night with your son at West Main Community Park. Wagon rides and dinner will be provided. Participate in pumpkin decorating and more! Campfire time will follow with s’mores for dessert. Wagons will begin at 6:00 pm from the parking lot. Preregistration is required. Price is $12 per person. Please be sure to register early for this popular event.

Fall Drive-in Movie All Ages Batavia Park District is proud to announce an evening at the movies! Bring the kids, blankets, and pillows and enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors! “The Addams Family” (2019 animated) movie will begin at 7:00 pm, and cars may enter at 6:30 pm at West Main Community Park. The cost is $20 per car. Each vehicle also will need to bring a personal radio or download a radio app on their phone to listen to the movie.

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A Nightmare at West Main Ages 10+ The ghosts are coming out to play in the forest at West Main Community Park. Join us for a haunted hike through our spooky trails. Evil lurks in the forest, so enter if you dare! This event is not suitable for children younger than 10 years old. Advanced tickets may be purchased for $10 through October 13. Admission is $12 the day of the event. Each person must be registered. Interested in volunteering? Please contact Bethanne Guidarelli at bethanneg@bataviaparks.org or 630-406-5282, ext. 2066.

Halloween House Decorating Contest All Ages Let’s see Batavia’s scary and frightening house decorations in our popular Halloween House Decorating Contest. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early! We will be awarding prizes for overall theme and People’s Choice. All displays will be judged on Wednesday, October 19, between 6:00–9:00 pm. Every house entered will be responsible for providing 3–5 photos of your display to be used for the People’s Choice award. Photos must be submitted by registration deadline to debbieg@bataviaparks.org. Winners will receive a Batavia Park District prize package. This contest is for Batavia Park District residents only. Addresses of all entries will be published in local media unless specified at the time of registration. All decorations will be judged after sunset. Registration deadline is October 14.

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Celebration of Lights Festival Experience the Magic of Batavia!

FREE!

Sunday, November 27 5:00 – 7:00 pm Batavia Riverwalk Bring your family to enjoy the festive bright lights and sounds of the holiday season! For more information, please contact the Batavia Park District office at 630-879-5235 or check the schedule of events at www.bataviaparks.org.

The Batavia Community Band starts at 5 p.m.

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Schedule of Events 5:00-7:00 pm • Free hayrides with food donation to the Batavia Food Pantry • Free treat • Family photo opportunity at Peg Bond Center main stage • Performance by The Batavia Community Band • Holiday craft activities • M agic of Batavia – Special exhibit celebrating Batavians’ holiday traditions, at the Batavia Depot Museum 5:15 pm • Community sing-a-long led by Craig Foltos, Foltos Tonsorial Parlor 5:30 pm • Arrival of Santa • Welcome by Mayor Schielke and Ceremonial Tree Lighting 5:45 pm • S anta’s Warming House: Visit Santa in the Peg Bond Center warming house and receive a treat from Santa (for children younger than 10, while supplies last) • Announcement of Christmas Tree Lane winners (People’s Choice, Best Holiday Spirit and Most Original Theme) 6:15-7:00 pm • S tory Hour hosted by the Batavia Public Library at the Gustafson Research Center, located in the lower level of the Batavia Depot Museum Special Features: • T ake a stroll along Christmas Tree Lane, featuring 25 holiday trees decorated by local organizations and businesses

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Breakfast with Santa All Ages Ho! Ho! Ho! Here comes Santa Claus! He has come to share a light breakfast with you! Families may visit with Santa and take a picture with him and Mrs. Claus. Santa will talk to each boy and girl, then hand them a present. The light breakfast will include doughnuts, fruit, and yogurt, coffee, juice and milk. You may take home your picture with Santa and a fun craft that will be waiting for you at your table. Please sign up each family member who plans to attend.

Online Holiday House Decorating Contest All Ages Show off your holiday spirit and enter Batavia’s Online Holiday House Decorating Contest. We will award prizes in four categories: • Most Original • Best Theme • Best Use of Lights • People’s Choice All displays will be judged through online voting via our Facebook page on Wednesday, December 14. Winners will receive a Batavia Park District prize package. This contest is for Batavia Park District residents only. Addresses of all entries will be published in local media unless otherwise specified at the time of registration. Photos must be submitted by 4:00 pm on Monday, December 12. Winners will be announced on Friday, December 16. Please submit all photos to bethanneg@bataviaparks.org.

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FREE!

SPEC I AL E VE N TS

Christmas Tree Lane is a delightful holiday tradition in which local nonprofits and organizations creatively decorate 25 trees for all to enjoy throughout the holiday season. Bring your family and stroll down this merry lane that begins at the Batavia Riverwalk and wraps around City Hall.

SPECIAL EVENTS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Touch-a-Truck

N/A

All Ages

09/16

10:00A-12:00P

ESCC Parking Lot

Free

Mom & Son Wagon Ride

999003-R1

Ages 3-10 Th

09/22

6:00-7:30P

West Main Community Park

$12

Pints by the Pond

Please check website

Ages 21+

09/24

2:00-5:00P; VIP Hour 1:002:00P

Peg Bond Center

$45 Online/ 7 Preregistration, $55 Day of, $60 VIP Ticket, $10 DD Ticket Service fees will apply.

Mom & Son Wagon Ride

999003-R2

Ages 3-10 Th

09/29

6:00-7:30P

West Main Community Park

$12 per person

Fall Drive-in Movie

999045-R3

All Ages

10/06

7:00-9:00P

West Main Community Park

$20 per car

A Nightmare at West Main

999011-1A

Ages 10+

10/14

7:00-9:00P

West Main Community Park

$10 to 10/13; $12 at event

Halloween House Decorating Contest

999022-R1

All Ages

10/19

6:00-9:00P

Varies

$10

A Nightmare at West Main

999011-1B

Ages 10+

10/21

7:00-9:00P

West Main Community Park

$10 to 10/13; $12 at event

Celebration of Lights

N/A

All Ages

11/27

5:00-7:00P

Peg Bond Center

Free

Breakfast With Santa

999002-1A

All Ages

12/10

8:30-10:00A

Shannon Hall

$13 per person or $45 per family of 4

Online Holiday House Decorating Contest

999051-R1

All Ages

12/14

8:00A-4:00P

Varies

Free

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NEW!

Pets Puppy Preschool Class (Level 1)

Intro to Obedience Class (Level 2)

Ages 14+ mths. Learn all about your new puppy! This class begins training on behaviors, manners, and simple commands, and also will discuss common puppy issues including, but not limited to: housebreaking, crate training, mouthing, jumping, common vaccines, grooming routines, food information, etc. We will begin positive reinforcement for teaching new commands, introducing new environments/ people, teaching good manners when interacting with other dogs and humans. Bring your puppy and your questions! Instructor: Deb Merrill

Get your dog started on the right paw with general obedience skills that all dogs (and humans) should know! This class will lay the foundations of training by teaching you, the owner, the principles of dog training, how to easily communicate with your dog, how to increase difficulty of commands once your dog starts to understand them, and much more. We will work on engagement with your dog, teach them the “place” command, and begin practicing the foundations for loose leash walking. 4-19 dogs

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per class.

Instructor: Deb Merrill

Intro to Agility Class

This class will build off of Intro to Obedience, practicing engagement, the “place” command, and loose leash walking, while also adding in sit-stay, down-stay, and recall. We will work on increasing your dogs’ focus and continue to improve their skills by practicing longer durations of each cue and adding in more distractions. 4-12 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Intro to Obedience - Level 2

Ages 6+ mths. For puppies and first-timers! Learn the fundamentals of agility and how to encourage your dog through simple obstacles while developing primary skills, confidence, and enthusiasm. Agility is a great way to bond with your dog and enhance their listening skills while also getting out their extra energy! This class is perfect for those that want to test the water while enjoying fun exercise with their dog. 3-6 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Has knowledge of basic obedience, especially sit-stay.

Intermediate Obedience Class (Level 4) This class is for the humans and dogs who have mastered the skills of Intro to Obedience and Beginner Obedience. The trainer will continue to challenge you and your dog by increasing distance and duration on the skills they’ve already learned, plus we will also introduce waiting at doors and manners when meeting new people. 4-12 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Beginner Obedience - Level 3

P E TS

Beginner Obedience Class (Level 3)

Beginner Agility Class Ages 6+ mths. This class is for those who really enjoyed our Intro to Agility course. Here you’ll learn to navigate through simple combinations of more challenging obstacles with confidence by adding in new obstacles and increasing the number of consecutive obstacles. 3-6 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Completed Intro to Agility or comparable agility experience.

Intermediate Agility Class Ages 6+ mths. Step up your agility game even more! In this class, you will be running your dog through full agility courses, and you will learn how to use strategies and handling techniques to make the most of your run. 3-8 dogs per class. Instructor: Grace Schwegel Prerequisite: Completed Beginner Agility or comparable agility experience.

PETS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

NEW! Puppy Preschool Class (Level 1)

450001-1A

14+ mths

10/04– 10/18

6:00-7:00P

DePAW

$155

Intro to Obedience Class (Level 2)

450001-1B

N/A

09/10–09/24

9:00-10:00A

DePAW

$155

Beginner Obedience Class 450001-1C (Level 3)

N/A

10/8,–10/22

9:00-10:00A

DePAW

$155

Intermediate Obedience Class (Level 4)

450001-1D

N/A

11/5–11/19

9:00-10:00A

DePAW

$155

Intro to Agility Class

450002-1A

6+ mths

09/7–09/21

6:00-7:00P

DePAW

$155

Beginner Agility Class

450002-1B

6+ mths

10/5–10/19

6:00-7:00P

DePAW

$155

Intermediate Agility Class

450002-1C

6+ mths

11/2–11/16

6:00-7:00P

DePAW

$155

Educational Variety • Preschool

• Kids’ Club

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Tot Rock

Kid Rock

Age 1 w/Parent This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com

Ages 1-5 This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com

EDUCATIONAL VARIETY Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Tot Rock

455500-1A

Ages 1 w/parent

09/15-10/20

9:15-9:55A

SPRC

$70

Kid Rock 1

455501-1A

Ages 2 w/ parent

09/15-10/20

10:00-10:40A

SPRC

$70

Kid Rock 2

455502-1A

Ages 3-5

09/15-10/20

11:30A-12:10P

SPRC

$70

Kid Rock 3

455503-1A

Ages 1-5 w/parent Th

09/15-10/20

10:45-11:25A

SPRC

$70

Tot Rock

455500-2A

Ages 1 w/parent

11/03-12/15

9:15-9:55A

SPRC

$70

Kid Rock 1

455501-2A

Ages 2 w/parent

11/03-12/15

10:00-10:40A

SPRC

$70

Kid Rock 2

455502-2A

Ages 3-5

11/03-12/15

11:30A-12:10P

SPRC

$70

Kid Rock 3

455503-2A

Ages 1-5 w/parent Th

11/03-12/15

10:45-11:25A

SPRC

$70

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New Horizons Preschool The New Horizons program is designed to provide an opportunity for social and emotional growth as well as a beginning adjustment to a more formal school experience. The program is based on the philosophy that children learn more through play. Play provides opportunities for children of all abilities to participate in common activities, yet allows for success and mastery. This is paramount in the foundation of self-esteem and self-confidence. A knowledgeable staff works together to provide a safe and happy environment. Parent involvement in the classroom is encouraged! Program Takeaways: • Language, listening, and speaking activities • Art and sensory activities • Social skills with conflict resolution • Science and math skills • Problem-solving techniques Young 3’s Program: • For a first away-from-parent experience • Emphasis on socialization skills • Pull-ups are allowed in this class only. Parents must be available to change their child. • Children must be 3 by January 1, 2023, to be in this program. Prekindergarten Class: • Designed for children with late birthdays or who need another year of growth. • Curriculum includes activities in pre-reading, writing, hands-on math, science, cooking, and more. • Children must be age 5 by January 1, 2023.

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Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year Registration is open for residents and nonresidents. Parents must register their own children. Only in-person registration is allowed at the Civic Center or Eastside Community Center. A $20 nonrefundable registration fee and the correct deposit are due at the time of registration. Children must be potty trained to register for New Horizons. Pull-Ups-style training pants only are permissible in our Young 3’s class.

Monthly Fees & Times for School Year 2022-2023 Monthly payments are due the first day of the month, September through May. A $10 late fee will be assessed after the 1st of the month. The New Horizons school year runs from early September to the end of May. If snow days are used during the school year, those days will not be made up. Beginning August 1, 2022, a 50% refund will be provided to parents who decide to drop after registration.

NAME

AGE

DAY

TIME

FEE

DEPOSIT

Young 3s

Age 3 by 1/1/23

9:15-11:15 am

$115

$115 + $20

3s AM session

Age 3 by 9/1/22

Tu/Th

9:30-11:45 am

$145

$145 + $20

3s PM session

Age 3 by 9/1/22

Tu/Th

12:30-2:45 pm

$145

$145 + $20

4 Year Old AM session

Age 4 by 9/1/22

M/W/F

9:15-11:45 am

$190

$190 + $20

4 Year Old PM session

Age 4 by 9/1/22

M/W/F

12:30-3:00 pm

$190

$190 + $20

4 Day/4 Year Old

Age 4 by 9/1/22

M/Tu/Th/F

9:15-11:45 am

$230

$230 + $20

5 Year Old (Pre-K)

Age 5 by 1/1/23

M/Tu/Th/F

12:30-3:15 pm

$250

$250 + $20

Please contact Lori McDonald at 630-406-5282 for more information or to schedule a tour.

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Kids’ Club

Kids’ Club for Kindergarten – Grade 5

2022-2023 Payment Schedule:

This dynamic and successful program provides before- and after-school activities that are enriching and recreational in a wellsupervised setting. Daily activities can include gym activities, science, arts and crafts, and homework time. This program will run in conjunction with the school calendar.

There are 10 monthly installment payments, beginning in August and ending in May. Registration is underway and is in-person only. No online registrations will be accepted.

Program Details: • Before-school hours are 6:30-8:45 am • After-school hours are 3:30-6:30 pm • K ids’ Club is offered at Alice Gustafson, Grace McWayne, H.C. Storm, Hoover-Wood, J.B. Nelson, and Louise White School For more information, please contact Bethanne Guidarelli at 630-406-5282 ext. 2066.

School begins on August 16. Registration Fee: $50 per person Payments will be taken out on the 5th of each month. (There will be 10 monthly installment payments from Aug. 5-May 5.) Changes to attendance need to be in by the first of each month. Your second child will receive a 10% discount. # of Days

Monthly Before

Monthly After

Monthly Combo

$87

$117

$137

$157

$187

$257

$197

$257

$357

$247

$317

$437

$297

$377

$507

• Withdrawals and changes in attendance are due by the 1st of the month prior to the change.

Fast Pass

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Fast Pass offers flexibility for working guardians and supports our mission to provide a safe environment for children, by allowing participants to attend an extra day beyond their normal Kids’ Club commitment.

Fast Pass is sold in sets of five visits.

All fast passes need to be used within the school year of purchase. Example: if purchased in 2021/2022 school year the pass is not valid in August 2022. To keep rates reasonable, we do not honor exchanges or pro-rate the fast pass.

COMBO Fast Pass: Five visits for $185

AM Fast Pass:

Five visits for $100

PM Fast Pass:

Five visits for $135

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Klub Fun Klub Fun Grades K-5 Looking for someplace to go and something to do on school days when your child is off? Look no further! Klub Fun is a restructured recreational program that includes field trips, indoor special events, special guests, gym time, craft activities, and an afternoon snack. All this fun is included in the fee so prepare to have a blast! There is no transportation provided on school days when children are off. Wear comfortable clothing, closed-toed shoes and bring a sack lunch. Klub Fun withdrawals close seven business days prior to the Klub Fun day or the first Klub Fun day of a break. Refunds are not provided after this date. Late registration is subject to a fee and waitlist. Early dismissal days will be held at a respective school site.

Klub Fun Program

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Klub Fun

536100-01

Ages 5-10

09/02

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-02 Ages 5-10

10/07

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-03 Ages 5-10

11/23

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-04 Ages 5-10

12/22

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-05 Ages 5-10

12/27

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-06 Ages 5-10

12/28

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-07

12/29

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Ages 5-10

Klub Fun

536100-08 Ages 5-10

01/02

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-09 Ages 5-10

01/03

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-10

Ages 5-10

01/04

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-11

Ages 5-10

01/05

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

Klub Fun

536100-12

Ages 5-10

02/20

7:30A-5:30P

ESCC Gym

$55

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Fitness

Watch for exciting and fun fall pop-up fitness and yoga classes! Visit bataviaparks.org for more information.

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Sign up early and receive a $5 discount per class! Prices will increase to the full amounts seven days before each class begins. This discount does not apply to Zoom classes.

Beginning Yoga Ages 14+ Beginning yoga will help you improve flexibility, strength, and endurance. Learn relaxation and breathing techniques to pave the way for a healthier you. Wear comfortable clothing to class. Please bring a towel and yoga mat.

Flow Yoga Ages 14+ Flow yoga combines the ancient practice of Hatha/Vini yoga, along with breathing to flow from pose to pose. See improvement in strength, flexibility, balance, and mental clarity. A working knowledge of yoga is suggested. Please bring a towel and mat.

Relax & Renew Yoga Ages 14+ Relieve the effects of chronic stress by practicing restful poses to soothe and regenerate the mind and body. Go home feeling calm and relaxed. Yoga experience is not necessary. This class benefits all levels.

FITN E SS

Early Bird Pricing

Gentle Yoga (Chair Optional) Ages 18+ If you are looking for a slower-paced atmosphere with safety and comfort in mind, you will find it here! Yoga is a form of movement that adapts to your needs and abilities. This class is suitable for the less athletic who desire to be stronger, more fit, and to gain more flexibility and balance. Learn to breathe correctly and make the mind calmer, increase mindfulness, and pave the way to a positive approach to life. Want to try the class? Register the day prior and pay $5 for that visit.

Yoga for Bone Health Ages 16+ Osteoporosis is a serious disease, which can lead to bone fractures due to low bone density. Learn to do yoga safely through “evidence-based” science. Strengthen bones without endangering joints. A must for people with low bone density. Learn how to be safe during yoga practice even if you do not have osteoporosis.

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Monday Mix

Shape and Tone

Ages 16+ This total-body conditioning class is sure to boost your metabolism by targeting all major muscle groups, building on strength and easy cardio movement.

Ages 16+ All ages and fitness levels will benefit from this 45-minute, body-shaping class. The workout will emphasize toning all the major muscle groups of the upper body, lower body and abdominals. Kettlebells, ResistA-Balls, body bars, medicine balls, tubing, and hand weights will be used to achieve a strong, healthy look. Studies have shown that resistance work gets your metabolism up and keeps it up for a number of hours after the workout ends. Join us and have fun while “revving” up your metabolism and shaping your muscles.

The MIX Ages 16+ This class is designed to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Interval training and weights all are part of the mix. Get ready to move!

Zen-Yo Tone Ages 16+ Tone by using the body’s resistance and light weights while moving slowly through yoga poses. No yoga mats required. Please wear gym shoes. Get ready for a fun class!

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TRX Ages 16+ If you are looking for cardio, look elsewhere because this is nothing but total resistance exercises! Use your own body weight with TRX suspension to push your strength to greater levels. This class is not a beginner TRX-level class. TRX cannot be used as a make-up class for other classes. Sorry, no walk-ins for TRX. Space is limited.

TRX Lite Ages 16+ Learn basic TRX exercises to increase strength, balance, and core building. This class benefits all fitness levels. Good for people with osteoporosis. TRX cannot be used as a make-up class for other classes. Sorry, no walk-ins for TRX. Space is limited.

Easy B-Fit Ages 50+ Calling all active older adults! Are you new to fitness, need to get active, or want to stay active? Beginner’s Fitness will focus on your individual needs; provide you with a variety of fitness equipment and activities; give you the cardio, strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility you desire; and make it FUN to be fit. Want to try the class? Register the day prior and pay $5 for that visit.

Lunchtime Fitness Buffet Ages 16+ Grab your workout shoes and join us during the lunch hour to burn off those calories! Classes will last 30 minutes, the perfect way to sneak in a healthy workout during your lunch break. Instructors: Mary Baffes and Maureen McGee

Drop-In Information Due to limited class sizes, please register the day prior to class for drop-in options. Yoga is available for $12 per visit, and general fitness are $7 per visit, unless otherwise noted.

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Cardio Silver Ages 50+ If you are an active, older adult looking for a good cardio workout, this is the class for you. You’ll get your body moving and won’t regret it.

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Mid Week Moves! Ages 16+ Moving is what this class is all about. Everything from easy to follow step routines to circuits and more! A fun time will be had by all!

Align with Wine Ages 21+ If you are looking for a relaxing way to end the week, look no further. Align the mind and de-stress in this relaxing, slow and soothing yoga class. Learn some basic tools for meditating and letting go of stress. Add flavor to your yoga practice and enjoy a glass of wine afterward.

VIRTUAL FITNESS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Yoga for Bone Health

430006-2A

Ages 14+

09/12-12/12

9:00-9:45A

Zoom

$101

Flow Yoga

430002-2A

Ages 14+

09/12-12/12

4:30-5:30P

Zoom

$114

Beginning Yoga

430001-2A

Ages 14+

09/07-12/14

6:00-6:45P

Zoom

$109

Flow Yoga

430002-2B

Ages 14+

09/07-12/14

7:00-8:00P

Zoom

$123

Relax & Renew Yoga

430004-2A

Ages 14+

09/08-12/15

6:00-6:45P

Zoom

$102

Zen-Yo Tone

431012-2A

Ages 16+

09/06-12/13

8:15-8:45A

Zoom

$49

Shape & Tone

431013-2A

Ages 16+

09/06-12/13

9:00-9:45A

Zoom

$74

Shape & Tone

431013-2C

Ages 16+

09/08-12/15

9:00 -9:45A

Zoom

$74

Yoga

Fitness Variety

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FITNESS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Yoga for Bone Health

430006-1A

Ages 14+

09/12/-12/12

9:00-9:45A

ESCC Shannon Hall

$119

Flow Yoga

430002-1A

Ages 14+

09/12-12/12

4:30-5:30P

CC Gym

$132

Gentle Chair Yoga

430005-1A

Ages 18+

09/06-12/13

10:15-10:50A

CC Gym

$65

Beginning Yoga

430001-2A

Ages 14+

09/07-12/14

6:00-6:45P

ESCC Shannon Hall

$128

Flow Yoga

430002-1B

Ages 14+

09/07-12/14

7:00-8:00P

ESCC Shannon Hall

$142

Gentle Chair Yoga

430005-1B

Ages 18+

09/08-12/15

10:15-10:50A

CC Gym

$65

Relax & Renew Yoga

430004-1A

Ages 14+

09/08-12/15

6:00-6:45P

ESCC Shannon Hall

$120

TRX

431024-1A

Ages 16+

09/12-12/12

8:15-8:45A

CC Gym

$99

TRX

431024-1B

Ages 16+

09/12-12/12

6:15-6:45P

CC Gym

$99

TRX

431024-1D

Ages 16+

09/07-12/14

8:15-8:45A

CC Gym

$114

TRX Lite

431025-1A

Ages 16+

09/08-12/15

11:00-11:30A

CC Gym

$107

TRX Lite

431025-1B

Ages 16+

09/09-12/16

11:00-11:30A

CC Gym

$107

Monday Mix

431010-1A

Ages 16+

09/12-12/12

9:00-9:45A

CC Gym

$82

Lunchtime Fitness Buffet

431003-1A

Ages 16+

M/W

09/12-12/14

12:00-12:30P

CC Gym

$100

Zen-Yo Tone

431012-1A

Ages 16+

09/06-12/13

8:15-8:45A

CC Gym

$61

Shape & Tone

431013-1A

Ages 16+

09/06-12/13

9:00-9:45A

CC Gym

$88

Shape & Tone

431013-1B

Ages 16+

09/06-12/13

6:30-7:15P

CC Gym

$88

New! Mid Week Moves

431037-1A

Ages 16+

09/07-12/14

9:00-9:45A

CC Gym

$94

Shape & Tone

431013-1C

Ages 16+

09/08-12/15

9:00-9:45A

CC Gym

$88

The Mix

431015-1A

Ages 16+

09/09-12/16

9:15-9:45A

CC Gym

$61

Easy B-Fit

431026-1A

Ages 50+

M/W

09/07-09/28

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$32

Easy B-Fit

431026-1B

Ages 50+

M/W

10/03-10/31

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$36

Easy B-Fit

431026-1C

Ages 50+

M/W

11/02-11/30

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$41

Easy B-Fit

431026-1D

Ages 50+

M/W

12/05-12/14

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$18

Cardio Silver

431047-1A

Ages 50+

09/09-09/30

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$20

Cardio Silver

431047-1B

Ages 50+

10/07-10/28

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$20

Cardio Silver

431047-1C

Ages 50+

11/04-12/16

10:00-10:45A

CC Gym

$30

Align with Wine

431005-1A

Ages 21+

11/11

7:00-8:30P

ESCC Shannon Hall $25

Yoga

TRX

Fitness Variety

Classes do not meet on 09/05, 10/10, 11/08, 11/24, and 11/25. Beginning Yoga and Flow Yoga will not meet on 11/23. Relax & Renew Yoga will not meet on 10/20.

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I N D OOR AQUATIC S

Indoor Swim Lessons Preschool Swim Lessons Ages 3-5 Students must be 3 years of age and ready to enter the water without a parent. Participants will learn: water adjustment, water entry, front kick, breath control, prone glide, prone float, underwater exploration, back float and recovery, and combined stroke.

Lap Pool Lessons Ages 6+ This class welcomes all students from beginners to those starting to independently swim the length of the pool freestyle. It is recommended for swimmers 6 years and up or those who are comfortable in the water without a parent.

INDOOR AQUATICS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Preschool Swim Lessons

416000-1A

Ages 3-5

09/10-10/29

12:50-1:20P

Melissa Lane

$168

Lap Pool Lessons

416002-1A

Ages 6+

09/10-10/29

12:50-1:20P

Melissa Lane

$168

Preschool Swim Lessons

416000-1B

Ages 3-5

11/05-12/17

12:50-1:20P

Melissa Lane

$126

Lap Pool Lessons

416002-1B

Ages 6+

11/05-12/17

12:50-1:20P

Melissa Lane

$126

Classes do not meet on 11/26.

Fall swim sessions are located indoors with Swim With Bill, 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora. Register now at bataviaparks.org | 29

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Boys 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball

This is a developmental league with the focus on skill building. All kids will play at least half of each game. Players of all skill levels will benefit. Teams will practice for half an hour and play their game immediately afterward. This will be a one-day-per-week commitment. Jerseys will be provided for the players. Volunteer coaches will be needed.

Improve your skills, make new friends, and come have a ball! This developmental basketball league focuses on continuing your kids’ skill building, knowledge of rules, and love for the game!

1st & 2nd Grade Basketball League This is a developmental league with the focus being on skill building. All kids will play at least half of each game. Players of all skill levels will benefit. Teams will practice for half an hour and play their game immediately afterward. This will be a one-day-per-week commitment. Jerseys will be provided for the players. Volunteer coaches will be needed.

• R egistration deadline is November 11. After this deadline, you will be waitlisted and only placed on a team if numbers allow.

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Kindergarten Basketball League

• P ractices will start the week of November 28. • G ames will start Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Civic Center Gym. • T eams will practice once a week for the entire season. Practice times and days will depend on gym and coach availability. • Jersey tops will be provided. • Volunteer coaches are needed.

Girls 3rd & 4th Grade Basketball Improve your skills, make new friends, and come have a ball! This developmental basketball league focuses on continuing your kids’ skill building, knowledge of rules, and love for the game! • R egistration deadline is November 11. After this deadline, you will be waitlisted and only placed on a team if numbers allow. • P ractices will start the week of November 28. • G ames will start Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Civic Center Gym. • T eams will practice once a week for the entire season. Practice times and days will depend on gym and coach availability. • Jersey tops will be provided. • Volunteer coaches are needed.

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Girls 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Improve your skills and make new friends in this developmental league, focused on skill building and improving your game! These leagues are played with surrounding park districts – Geneva, Warrenville, and Sugar Grove – and some light travel to these towns will be required for games. • R egistration deadline is November 11. After this deadline, you will be waitlisted and only placed on a team if numbers allow.

Girls 7th & 8th Grade Basketball League Sign up for our recreational Girls 7th/8th Grade Basketball League and continue to hone your basketball skills and keep active! The season will have weekly practices and weekend games, and will be played with Warrenville, Winfield, and Geneva park districts. Each player will receive a reversible uniform jersey. Volunteer coaches are needed.

• Practices will start the week of November 28. • G ames are held on Saturdays and Sundays (times and locations will vary) and start the weekend of January 14, 2023.

Boys 7th & 8th Grade Basketball League

• T eams will practice once a week for the entire season. Practice times and days will depend on gym and coach availability.

Join our recreational Boys 7th/8th Grade Basketball League and continue to improve your basketball skills and stay active this season! The season will begin with weekly practices in December and games beginning in January 2023. This league will be played with Geneva park district and some light travel will be required to that town for games. Each player will receive a reversible uniform jersey. Volunteer coaches are needed.

• H ome games will be played at the Civic Center Gym. • Jersey tops will be provided. • Volunteer coaches are needed.

Boys 5th & 6th Grade Basketball Improve your skills and make new friends in this developmental league, focused on skill building and improving your game! These leagues are played with surrounding park districts – Geneva, Warrenville, and Sugar Grove – and some light travel to these towns will be required for games. • R egistration deadline is November 11. After this deadline, you will be waitlisted and only placed on a team if numbers allow. • Practices will start the week of November 28. • G ames are held on Saturdays and Sundays (times and locations will vary) and start the weekend of January 14, 2023. • T eams will practice once a week for the entire season. Practice times and days will depend on gym and coach availability. • H ome games will be played at the Civic Center Gym. • Jersey tops will be provided. • Volunteer coaches are needed.

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Adult Basketball League Ages 18+ Join the Adult Basketball League and stay active this fall! This recreational league begins September 15 and ends December 18 with a single-elimination playoff concluding the season. • P layers must be 18 years of age or older prior to the first game. No high school players permitted. • A ll teams must have complete teams with all players’ names, home addresses, phone numbers/emails and completed waivers signed before playing in the first game. • G ames are held at the Civic Center Gym on Thursdays. Start times vary between 7:00-10:00P. • League fees are due at time of registration.

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Grades 5-8 Never played lacrosse before, but want to learn? Join us this fall for our once-a-week clinic. We will introduce you to the fastest sport on two feet! Our beginner clinic series allows boys and girls to learn the fundamentals of lacrosse in a fast-paced, fun and educational environment. By the end of these sessions, players will love the game of lacrosse!

River City Lil Laxers Grades K-4 Designed to introduce the game of lacrosse fundamentals to our youngest athletes, this session allows your child to learn with our focus on fun! We will build a solid foundation, increase basic skills and develop a passion for the game. We do this through progressive series of drills and games. No long-term commitments, no equipment needed. Lacrosse sticks will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!

Shotokan Pre-Karate Ages 4-6 In our Pre-Karate Safety classes, young children develop flexibility, strength, and coordination in fun, yet disciplined, activities. This program specifically is designed for growing minds and bodies.

Shotokan Karate

Junior Tennis Classes The junior program includes different ability classes, starting with Red Ball Tennis and advancing to our Jr. Development groups. The program aims to provide a structured and fun framework for learning with the goal of fostering a lasting enjoyment of the game of tennis and willingness and desire to improve.

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River City Lacrosse Beginner Clinic Series

Red Ball Ages 4-7 Players will develop agility, balance and coordination, movement patterns, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, court positioning, and scoring.

Orange Ball Ages 8-10 Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, and reliable technique on forehand and backhand, serves and volleys.

Jr. Development Ages 11-17 This program is designed to introduce the game to junior high and high school players based on age and ability. Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand and backhand serves, returns and volleys.

Ages 7+ Adult and youth karate classes offer a good mix of strength training with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Increase coordination, agility, and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills. Benefit from the mental stimulation of learning the choreographed moves of the kata and the discipline of conforming to the class rules. Adult classes release tension, develop total-body fitness, and build stamina and overall productivity. In addition to self-defense skills, karate increases flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle tone while improving core strength. Parent/child classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child while conditioning muscles, developing coordination, and improving cardiovascular fitness.

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Youth Athletics Shape and Tone

Pickleball Private Lessons

Grades 3-6 Calling all athletes! Enhance your skills, strength, mobility and balance in this fun toning class designed specifically for athletes. Build up muscle and improve your game.

Schedule a private lesson with our USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Pickleball National Champion and Senior World Champion Ken Harris! Email nathanielj@bataviaparks.org or call 630-389-2065 to schedule personalized lessons tailored to your skill set! Sessions last one hour and prices are per person.

Pickleball Open Gym Ages 18+ • Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 1:00-4:00P, CC Gym, • Wednesday, 7:00-9:00P, CC Gym Join the exciting sport of pickleball during open gym hours this season! There is a $3 drop-in fee, or you may choose to purchase a 10-Punch Pass for $27. Some minimal equipment will be provided, but you’re encouraged to bring your own.

ATHLETICS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Red Ball Tennis

461601-1A

Ages 4-7

09/09-10/14

4:00-5:00P

Memorial Park Tennis Courts

$75

Orange Ball Tennis

461603-1A

Ages 8-10

09/09-10/14

5:00-6:00P

Memorial Park Tennis Courts

$75

Jr Development Tennis

461604-1A

Ages 11-17

09/09-10/14

6:00-7:00P

Memorial Park Tennis Courts

$75

Kindergarten Basketball League

461280-1A

Age 5

10/22-12/17

Varies

CC Gym

$80

1st/2nd Grade Basketball League

461290-1A

Ages 6-7

10/22-12/17

Varies

CC Gym

$80

Girls 3/4 Grade Basketball League

461200-1A

Grades 3-4

Varies

11/28-03/18

Varies

CC Gym

$145

Boys 3/4 Grade Basketball League

461210-1A

Grades 3-4

Varies

11/28-03/18

Varies

CC Gym

$145

Girls 5/6 Grade Basketball League

461220-1A

Grades 5-6

Varies

11/28-03/18

Varies

CC Gym

$145

Boys 5/6 Grade Basketball League

461241-1A

Grades 5-6

Varies

11/28-03/18

Varies

CC Gym

$145

Girls 7/8 Grade Basketball League

461240-1A

Grades 7-8

Varies

11/05-01/08

Varies

CC Gym

$120

Boys 7/8 Grade Basketball League

461260-1A

Grades 7-8

Varies

CC Gym

$145

Adult Basketball League

464021-1A

Ages 18+

09/15-12/08

7:00-10:00P

CC Gym

$675

Tennis

Leagues

Lacrosse River City Lil' Laxers

461362-1A

Grades K-4

09/12-10/03

5:00-6:00P

Moore Park

$70

NEW! River City Lacrosse Beginner Clinic Series

461364-1A

Grades 5-8

09/12-10/03

6:00-7:00P

Moore Park

$70

431013-3A

Grades 3–6

10/25-11/15

5:30-6:15P

CC Gym

$35

Youth Fitness Youth Athletic Shape and Tone

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Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Private Pickleball Lessons - 1 player

N/A

Ages 18+

09/04-12/18

1 Hour

CC Gym

1 lesson - $60 3 lessons - $165

Private Pickleball Lessons - 2 players

N/A

Ages 18+

09/04-12/18

1 Hour

CC Gym

1 lesson - $70 3 lessons - $190

Private Pickleball Group Lessons - 4 players

N/A

Ages 18+

09/04-12/18

1 Hour

CC Gym

$70 each or $280 total

Open Gym Pickleball

N/A

Ages 18+

Tu/ Th/F

09/06-12/20

1:00-4:00P

CC Gym

$3/visit

Open Gym Pickleball

N/A

Ages 18+

09/07-12/21

7:00-9:00P

CC Gym

$3/visit

Pre-Karate - Beginner 463001-1A

Ages 4-6

09/09-12/16

4:15-5:00P

CC Gym

$179

463001-1B

Ages 4-6

09/09-12/16

5:00-5:45P

CC Gym

$179

Pre-Karate 463001-1C Beginning - Continuing

Ages 4-6

09/07-12/14

4:15-5:00P

SCC

$191

Pre-Karate - Novice (3+ sessions)

463001-2A

Ages 4-6

09/07-12/14

5:05-5:50P

SCC

$191

Pre-Karate - Novice (3+ sessions)

463001-2B

Ages 4-6

09/12-12/19

4:50P-5:35P

PCC

$191

Pre-Karate 463001-2C Beginning-Continuing

Ages 4-6

09/12-12/19

4:00-4:45P

PCC

$191

Pickleball

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ATHLETICS

Shotokan Pre-Karate Continuing (2 or more sessions)

Karate White-Yellow Belt

463002-1A

Ages 7+

09/09-12/16

6:00-6:55P

CC Gym

$179

Karate White-Orange Belt

463002-1B

Ages 7+

09/07-12/14

6:00-6:55P

SCC

$191

Karate - WhiteOrange Belt

463002-1C

Ages 7+

09/12-12/19

5:40-6:35P

PCC

$191

Karate Blue - Black Belt

463002-1D

Ages 7+

09/09-12/16

7:00-7:55P

CC Gym

$179

Karate Yellow-Green Belt

463002-1E

Ages 7+

09/07-12/14

7:00-7:55P

SCC

$191

Karate Yellow-Blue Belt

463002-1F

Ages 7+

09/12-12/19

6:40-7:35P

PCC

$191

Karate - Purple Belt

463002-1H

Ages 7+

09/07-12/14

8:00-9:00P

SCC

$191

Karate Green and Up Belt

463002-1I

Ages 7+

09/12-12/19

7:40-8:35P

PCC

$191

Karate - Adv. BrownBlack Belt only

463002-1K

Ages 7+

09/07-12/14

8:00-9:15P

SCC

$221

Karate - Ages 15+ All Levels

463002-1L

Ages 15+

09/12-12/19

8:40-9:35P

PCC

$191

Classes do not meet on 11/25 for karate. Open Gym Pickleball will not meet on 09/05, 10/10, 11/08, 11/24, 11/25, 12/23 and 12/26.

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All Star Sports Jr. Parent Tot Sports

Soccer Skills

Ages 2-3 This program is a great opportunity for a parent and child to bond and have fun together while learning a variety of sports! Participants will improve simple motor skills such as catching, throwing, batting, shooting, passing, running, and hand-eye coordination. Sports played may include soccer, basketball, hockey, T-ball, and football.

Ages 6-8 Improve your soccer game with speed and agility drills, allowing for more powerful shots, increased range on the field, and efficient change of direction. All basic skills of dribbling, shooting, passing, and spacing will be covered. Please bring shin guards, a size 4 soccer ball, and a water bottle.

Jr. Soccer Ages 3-6 Learn soccer the All Star way with drills hidden in fun games and association techniques that get down to the players’ levels. Soccer is a game that is action packed! We will cover simple foot skills, dribbling, passing, shooting, basic rules, and work on spreading the field. Please bring a water bottle, shin guards, and size 4 soccer ball.

Jr. Golf Ages 4-6 Children will be introduced to the proper basic mechanics, know-how, and course etiquette at an early age. This class will include basic swing practice, understanding the clubs, safety rules, and playing a small-sided course. Please bring a water bottle. If you have your own clubs, please bring them, too.

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Jr. All Star All Sports Ages 4-7 This class is for the all-around athlete who wants to take a shot at different sports! We will focus on a new sport each class, including baseball, football, floor hockey, soccer, basketball and more! Learn the basic rules and mechanics all while we play games that keeps everyone moving. There’s no reason to pick a sport when you can play them all!

Sportsmanship Please remember that the players are just kids, officials are human, and coaches are volunteers. We like to cheer for everyone and have fun!

Flag Football League

Ages 4-6 This class is designed to teach and enhance the skills of our future stars. Proper technique on passing, receiving, blocking and kicking will be covered. Breakdown of offensive and defensive strategies also will be covered. Teamwork and positive play are highly stressed, but our main objective is to have fun. Knee pads and elbow pads are required.

Ages 6-12 Each player will learn the main positions, both offensively and defensively, by having the opportunity to play them all. Contact is minimal; there will be no tackling! We will focus on the proper mechanics of running pass routes, receiving, line play, taking hand offs, and throwing. Please bring a water bottle.

Jr. T-Ball Ages 3-8 Mechanics and hand-eye coordination are the keys to early success in T-ball! Players in this program will be more confident in this active class. We’ll work on the proper mechanics of catching, throwing, fielding, base running, and batting. Players will be moving and learning even when in the dugout! Please bring a water bottle and glove.

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Jr. Flag Football

Track Stars Skills Ages 9-12 Increase speed and endurance while also bettering your running form! Participants will learn the basics of track and field such as springing, distance running, high and long jump, and more! Games will be used to learn form and train. Please bring water bottle!

Jr. Basketball Ages 3-4 This instructional program teaches the basic skills of basketball while making sure all players stay active and engaged! We will work on dribbling with both hands, passing and shooting techniques, and understanding basic offense and defense techniques. All players learn the basic mechanics and build confidence, and we’ll add larger challenges as we progress. Please bring a water bottle.

T-Ball League Ages 3-6 Throwing, fielding, base-running, and batting will be the focus of this introductory league. Every player will have the opportunity to play each position as teams are kept small. Each player will receive a team hat and jersey. Please bring your own glove and water bottle.

All Star Sports Weather Line Call 630-584-2961 to check for schedule changes.

ATH LE TIC S

ALL STAR SPORTS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Jr. Parent Tot Sports

460620-1A

Ages 2-3

08/30-10/11

12:15-1:00P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-1A

Ages 3-4

08/30-10/11

1:00-1:45P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-1A

Ages 3-4

08/30-10/11

1:45-2:30P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Golf

460540-1A

Ages 5-7

08/30-10/11

4:00-4:45P

Memorial Park

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-1B

Ages 4-6

08/30-10/11

5:00-6:00P

Memorial Park

$89

Soccer Skills

460202-1A

Ages 7-9

08/30-10/11

6:00-7:00P

Memorial Park

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-1B

Ages 3-4

08/31-10/12

9:00-9:45A

SPRC

$89

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-1A

Ages 3-4

08/31-10/12

9:45-10:30A

SPRC

$89

Jr. T-Ball

460300-1A

Ages 3-4

08/31-10/12

10:30-11:15A

SPRC

$89

Jr. T-Ball

460300-1B

Ages 5-6

08/31-10/12

11:15-12:15P

SPRC

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-1C

Ages 3-4

08/31-10/12

4:15-5:00P

ESCC

$89

Basketball Skills

460103-1A

Ages 5-7

08/31-10/12

5:00-6:00P

ESCC

$89

Jr. T-Ball

460300-1C

Ages 3-4

08/25-10/13

9:15-10:00A

ESCC

$96

Jr. Soccer

460200-1C

Ages 3-4

08/25-10/13

10:00-10:45A

ESCC

$96

SESSION 1

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-1B

Ages 3-4

08/25-10/13

10:45-11:30A

ESCC

$96

Jr. T-Ball

460300-1C

Ages 3-4

08/25-10/13

4:00-4:45P

Memorial Park

$96

Jr. Soccer

460200-1D

Ages 4-6

08/25-10/13

4:45-5:45P

Memorial Park

$96

Soccer Skills

460202-1B

Ages 6-8

08/25-10/13

5:45-6:45P

Memorial Park

$96

Jr. Track Stars

460762-1A

Ages 6-8

08/25-10/13

4:15-5:00P

SPRC

$86

Track Stars Skills

460763-1A

Ages 9-12

08/25-10/13

5:00-5:45P

SPRC

$86

Speed and Agility Skills

460764-1A

Ages 8-12

08/25-10/13

5:45-6:30P

SPRC

$86

Jr. T-Ball

460300-1D

Ages 3-4

09/02-10/14

9:15-10:00A

SPRC

$86

Jr. Soccer

460200-1E

Ages 3-4

09/02-10/14

10:00-10:45A

SPRC

$86

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-1C

Ages 3-4

09/02-10/14

10:45-11:30A

SPRC

$86

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-1D

Ages 5-6

09/02-10/14

11:45-12:45P

SPRC

$86

Jr. T-Ball

460300-1E

Ages 4-6

09/02-10/14

12:45-1:45P

SPRC

$86

Jr. Parent Tot Sports

460620-1B

Ages 2-3

08/27-10/15

9:00-9:30A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-1F

Ages 3-4

08/27-10/15

9:30-10:15A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-1G

Ages 5-6

08/27-10/15

10:15-11:15A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-1D

Ages 4-6

08/27-10/15

11:15-12:15P

ESCC

$89

T-Ball League

460305-1A

Ages 3-4

08/27-10/15

1:15-2:15P

Memorial Park

$109

T-Ball League

460305-1B

Ages 5-7

08/27-10/15

2:15-3:15P

Memorial Park

$109

Flag Football League

460503-1A

Ages 6-7

Sa/Th

08/27-10/15

1:00-4:00P

GHS

$119

Flag Football League

460503-1B

Ages 8-9

Sa/Th

08/27-10/15

1:00-4:00P

GHS

$119

Flag Football League

460503-1C

Ages 10-12

Sa/Th

08/27-10/15

1:00-4:00

GHS

$119

Classes do not meet on 09/03.

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Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Jr. Parent Tot Sports

460620-2A

Ages 2-3

10/24-12/19

4:00-4:45P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-2B

Ages 3-4

10/24-12/19

5:00-5:45P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Basketball II

460102-2A

Ages 5-6

10/24-12/19

5:45-6:45P

ESCC

$89

Basketball Skills

460103-2A

Ages 6-8

10/24-12/19

6:45-7:45P

ESCC

$89

Jr. T-Ball

460300-2A

Ages 3-4

10/25-12/20

9:15-10:00A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-2A

Ages 3-4

10/25-12/20

10:00-10:45A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-2C

Ages 3-4

10/25-12/20

10:45-11:30A

ESCC

$89

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-2A

Ages 3-4

10/25-12/20

11:45A-12:30P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-2B

Ages 3-4

10/25-12/20

4:15-5:00P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-2C

Ages 5-6

10/25-12/20

5:00-6:00P

ESCC

$89

Soccer Skills

460202-2A

Ages 6-8

10/25-12/20

6:00-7:00P

ESCC

$89

Jr. Basketball

460100-2D

Ages 3-4

10/26-12/21

9:00-9:45A

SPRC

$96

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-2B

Ages 3-4

10/26-12/21

9:45-10:30A

SPRC

$96

Jr. Soccer

460200-2D

Ages 3-4

10/26-12/21

10:30-11:15A

SPRC

$96

SESSION 2

Jr. Soccer

460200-2E

Ages 5-6

10/26-12/21

11:15A-12:15P

SPRC

$96

Jr. T-Ball

460300-2B

Ages 3-4

10/26-12/21

12:15-1:00P

SPRC

$96

Jr. T-Ball

460300-2C

Ages 4-6

10/26-12/21

4:00-5:00P

ESCC

$96

Jr. Flag Football

422004-2A

Ages 4-6

10/26-12/21

5:00-6:00P

ESCC

$96

Flag Football Skills

460502-2A

Ages 6-8

10/26-12/21

6:00-7:00P

ESCC

$96

Jr. Track Stars

460762-2A

Ages 6-8

10/27-12/15

4:15-5:00P

SPRC

$86

Track Stars Skills

460763-2A

Ages 9-12

10/27-12/15

5:00-5:45P

SPRC

$86

Speed and Agility Skills

460764-2A

Ages 8-12

10/27-12/15

5:45-6:30P

SPRC

$86

Jr. T-Ball

460300-2D

Ages 3-4

10/28-12/16

9:15-10:00A

SPRC

$86

Jr. Soccer

460200-2F

Ages 3-4

10/28-12/16

10:00-10:45A

SPRC

$86

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-2C

Ages 3-4

10/28-12/16

10:45-11:30A

SPRC

$86

Jr. All Star All Sports

460600-2D

Ages 5-6

10/28-12/16

11:45A-12:45P

SPRC

$86

Jr. T-Ball

460300-2E

Ages 4-6

10/28-12/16

12:45-1:45P

SPRC

$86

Jr. Parent Tot Sports

460620-2B

Ages 2-3

10/29-12/17

9:00-9:30A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-2G

Ages 3-4

10/29-12/17

9:30-10:15A

ESCC

$89

Jr. Soccer

460200-2H

Ages 5-6

10/29-12/17

10:15-11:15A

ESCC

$89

Jr. T-Ball

460300-2F

Ages 4-6

10/29-12/17

11:15A-12:15P

ESCC

$89

ATHLE TIC S

ALL STAR SPORTS

Classes do not meet on 10/31, 11/08, 11/21, 11/22, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25, and 11/26.

Cheer & Tumbling 40 | Fall 2022

Tumbling – Level 2

Ages 4-7 This is a noncompetitive class. Athletes will learn facials, arm motions, vocals, jumps, flexibility, strength, tumbling, stunting and poms. A pep assembly will be hosted during the last day of class. Athletes will need to wear athletic attire and lace-up tennis shoes are required.

Ages 7-12 Level 2 is for a tumbler who has completed Level 1 or has a tumbling background. In this class, the tumbler will learn back walkovers, front walkovers, and the beginning stages of front and back handsprings. Tumblers should wear leotards or fitted athletic attire.

Spirit Cheer Pre-Team

Tumbling – Level 1 Ages 4-7 Level 1 is for a new tumbler to learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, backbends, roundoffs, and more. Tumblers should wear a leotard or fitted athletic attire.

Grades 3-8 These are fun, recreational cheer teams that learn cheer, dance, and tumbling skills. All skill levels are welcome. Spirit Cheer preteams will participate in an end-of-season showcase. This is a noncompetition, pre-team for the 2022 season. Questions? Please email bpdcheercoaches@gmail.com.

C HE E R & TUMBLI NG

Cheer Lessons

CHEER & TUMBLING Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Cheer Lessons

475003-1A

Ages 4-7

09/07-10/19

5:15-6:00P

Bartholomew Room

$65

Cheer Lessons

475003-1B

Ages 4-7

10/26-12/14

5:15-6:00P

Bartholomew Room

$65

Tumbling - Level 1

475013-1A

Ages 4-7

09/08-10/20

5:15-6:15P

Bartholomew Room

$75

Tumbling - Level 1

475013-1B

Ages 4-7

10/27-12/15

5:15-6:15P

Bartholomew Room

$75

Tumbling - Level 2

475025-1A

Ages 7-12

09/08-10/20

6:15-7:15P

Bartholomew Room

$75

Tumbling - Level 2

475025-1B

Ages 7-12

10/27-12/15

6:15-7:15P

Bartholomew Room

$75

Spirit Cheer Pre-Team

575009-2A

Grades 3-8

9/12-12/19

6:00-7:30P

CC Gym

$90 per month

Classes do not meet on 10/10, 11/23, 11/24. Register now at bataviaparks.org | 41

Dance

The goal of the Batavia Park District dance program is to help all dancers improve grace and flexibility while introducing them to the beauty and benefits of dance.

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DANC E

Dance Class Helpful Tips Tutu Tote: Dance shoes can be expensive, especially with growing feet! Please consider donating your “Tutu Tight” dance shoes to the “Tutu Tight Tote.” This container will remain in the dance room. When your dance shoes become “TuTu” tight, place them in the tote and hopefully a pair inside will fit your dancer. There is no exchange of money. Simply donate “tight” and hopefully find “just right.” Visitors: Thank you for respecting our NO VISITORS policy. We love our fan club, but visitors pull a dancer’s focus from the instructor. In addition, students feel uncomfortable to learn with other parents (strangers) in the room. Thank you for your cooperation! Dance Shoes: Dance shoe requirements are noted for each class. You may wait until the week after class begins (Week No. 2) to purchase shoes in the event that a class is canceled. Although we never want to cancel a class, low enrollment may cause class cancellations.

NEW!

Dance Attire: Please wear clothing that allows for a full range of motion. No denim is allowed. Most dancers are comfortable in leotards/tights or leggings.

Irish Dance

Teeny Tap & Ballet

Ages 5+ Beginner through advanced dancers will learn the jigs, reels, and figure dancing of Ireland from a three-time U.S. champion. Classes include solo steps as well as group dancing. Please wear comfortable clothes and lace-up tennis shoes. Shoes are required. Instructor: Toni Weber

Ages 3-4 This class will focus on the structure of tap and ballet while introducing teamwork. Fun songs and choreography are packed into this 45-minute class. Please wear pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes. Recital. Instructor: Jaime Sjogren

Pre Jazz Production Ages 4-5 This is an introduction to jazz. Props will be used in this theatrical dance class. Recital. Instructor: Jaime Sjogren

Tiny Tap & Ballet Ages 4-5 This class will focus on the basic structure of tap and ballet and progress into technique. Fun songs and choreography are packed into this 45-minute class. Recital. Instructor: Jaime Sjogren

NEW!

DANC E

Beginner Ballet

Jazz/Hip-Hop Combo

Ages 5-6 Beginner ballet will give your dancer the foundation of ballet. This class will include basic foot/arm positions, barre and floor work and beginning combinations.

Ages 5+ This is a fun and exciting class that explores jazz and hip-hop styles of dance. Dancers will learn technique and terminology on a beginning to intermediate level of both jazz and hip-hop dance. Dance attire, hair in pony tail or bun and jazz shoes required. No street clothes. Instructor: Deena Vargocko

Beginner Jazz Ages 5-6 Beginner jazz will give your dancer the fundamentals of jazz. Floor work and stretching will give your dancer the tools to begin combinations including leaps and turns.

Intermediate Ballet/Jazz

NEW!

Ages 7-9 This class will progress your dancer to a more advanced movement of ballet/jazz. Leaps and turns will be incorporated into combinations.

Advanced Ballet/Jazz

Beginner Hip-Hop Ages 6-17 This class introduces the beginner hip-hop dancer to the basic hip-hop movements that encourage strength, flexibility, and funk! Loosefitting clothing is required along with jazz shoes. Non-recital. Instructor: Malcolm Toure

Advanced Hip-Hop Ages 10+ Advanced Ballet/Jazz will challenge your dancer beyond their intermediate experience. The focus will be on technique as they begin working with more difficult movements. Intermediate experience is required.

Ages 17+ Ready to take it a step further, this class is for the experienced dancer who has tried hip-hop before and wants to challenge themselves. Join this fun class and have a blast learning the newest hip-hop moves. Instructor: Malcolm Toure

Tot Hip-Hop

Combo Production

Ages 3-5 Does your little one love to bounce around to fun music? Here’s your chance to showcase all that enthusiasm. Tot Hip-Hop will have your child dancing to hip and cool songs in a funky, exciting way. Please wear pink ballet shoes. Recital Instructor: Jaime Sjogren

Ages 5-9 Tap, ballet, and jazz/hip-hop all are styles of dance covered in this class. Two styles will be performed at the spring recital along with a finale routine! Learn technique along with teamwork and confidence. Please wear pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes. Instructor: Jaime Sjogren

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DANC E

DANCE Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Jazz/Hip-Hop Combo

419006-1A

Ages 5-6

09/21-11/30

5:00-5:45P

Kemp Hall

$145

Jazz/Hip-Hop Combo

419006-1B

Ages 7-9

09/21-11/30

5:45-6:30P

Kemp Hall

$145

Jazz/Hip-Hop Combo

419006-1C

Ages 10+

09/21-11/30

6:45-7:30P

Kemp Hall

$145

Beginner Hip-Hop

429100-1A

Ages 6-8

09/19-11/28

6:00-6:45P

Kemp Hall

$80

Beginner Hip-Hop

429100-1B

Ages 9-13

09/19-11/28

7:00-8:00P

Kemp Hall

$88

Beginner Hip-Hop

429100-1C

Ages 13-17

09/20-11/29

5:30-6:30P

Kemp Hall

$88

Advanced Hip-Hop

429002-1A

Ages 17+

09/20-11/29

7:00-8:00P

Kemp Hall

$88

Irish Dance

429105-1A

Ages 5+

09/17-11/19

1:45-2:30P

SCC

$104

Teeny Tap & Ballet

425704-1A

Ages 3-4

09/19-11/28

9:00-9:45A

Kemp Hall

$145

Tot Hip-Hop

425706-1A

Ages 3-5

09/19-11/28

9:45-10:15A

Kemp Hall

$115

Tiny Tap & Ballet

425703-1A

Ages 4-5

09/19-11/28

10:15-11:00P

Kemp Hall

$145

Combo Production

425754-1A

Ages 5-9

09/20-11/29

3:45-4:30P

Kemp Hall

$150

Teeny Tap & Ballet

425704-1B

Ages 3-4

09/22-12/01

9:00-9:45A

Kemp Hall

$145

Tot Hip-Hop

425706-1B

Ages 3-5

09/22-12/01

9:45-10:15A

Kemp Hall

$115

NEW! Pre-Jazz Production

425018-1A

Ages 4-5

09/22-12/01

10:15-11:00A

Kemp Hall

$145

NEW! Beginner Ballet

425040-1A

Ages 5-6

09/24-12/03

9:00-9:45A

Kemp Hall

$145

Beginner Jazz

425021-1A

Ages 5-6

09/24-12/03

9:50-10:30A

Kemp Hall

$145

Intermediate Ballet/Jazz

425040-1B

Ages 7-9

09/24-12/03

10:40-11:25A

Kemp Hall

$145

NEW! Advanced Ballet/Jazz

425040-1C

Ages 10+

09/24-12/03

11:30A-12:15P

Kemp Hall

$145

No class for: –Teeny Tap & Ballet and Tot Hip-Hop on 10/10. –Pre-Jazz Production on 11/24.

–Jazz/Hip-Hop Combo on 11/23.

–Teeny Tap & Ballet-1B and Tot Hip Hop-1B on 11/24.

– Beginner Jazz, Beginner Ballet, Intermediate Ballet/Jazz and Advanced Ballet/Jazz on 11/26.

– Combo Production on 11/8 and 11/22.

– Beginner Hip-Hop and Advanced Hip-Hop on 10/10, 11/8 and 11/24. Register now at bataviaparks.org | 45

YOU TH VAR I E TY

Youth Variety • Performing Arts • Nature

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STEAM

Ages 5-12 Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.

Ages 5-11 This exciting program from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary.

Chess Scholars Winter Break Camp Ages 5-13 Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! This half-day camp is perfect for beginners as well as experienced players. Each day of camp will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period, followed by guided practice time, allowing the students to play against one another while being coached by an experienced instructor. The camp session will conclude with a tournament that does not involve elimination rounds.

YOU TH VAR I E TY

Checkmate Chess

Smart Start Art Grades K-3 Strap on your backpack as we take a virtual trip around the world and encounter international art. Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create. Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience necessary.

Magic Class Ages 5-12 Children are guaranteed to have fun as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, kids will discover they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Note: All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate. New tricks are taught each session, so you can sign up again.

YOU TH VAR I E TY

Horsemanship for Kids!

Vamonos Spanish Kids Club

Ages 10-17 Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! Participants will explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. Make-up class held at the end of the six weeks. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hardsoled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Must have an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride. Class Location: Dunham Woods Farms, Inc. 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124

Ages 6-10 Learning a second language can open a world of possibilities for your child. In this class, students will embark on their Spanish language journey, learning Spanish conversation and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive, engaging, and fun activities. Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.

Pokémon the Card Game Club Ages 6-12 Battle it out with the best Pokémon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best Pokémon trainer there ever was! Pokémon the Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe and lets you “battle” other collectors in a turnbased game of strategy, skill and a little bit of luck. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons Ages 6-12 New to the world of Dungeons & Dragons? This is the perfect place to start. Take a closer look at this legendary fantasy role-playing game and find out why millions of players worldwide have stepped into the boots of mighty heroes (and some sneaky anti-heroes) to create their own adventures! Instructor: Gaming Goat staff

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Double the Fun Drawing – Young Rembrandts Ages 5-12 We explore all the basics of visual arts in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. Basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, animals, everyday objects and action scenes. Young Rembrandts artists gain so much confidence. Instructor: Young Rembrandts staff

Little Doctor School 1 Ages 4-11 Through role-play and activities, students will learn the key responsibilities of a doctor and explore the heart, lungs, and digestive system. Students will use real medical instruments (stethoscope, reflex hammer, and blood pressure cuff) and practice scrubbing, suturing, and tying knots like a real surgeon.

YOU TH VAR I E TY

Fall-Fest Time with Your American Girl Doll

Holiday Time with Your American Girl Doll

Ages 3-12 Girls, bring your American Girl doll (standard 16-inch or any other similarly sized doll) to this awesome class. We will design adorable outfits to celebrate the fall. This class also will include holiday-themed jewelry making. Our activity wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beauty shop where you will find a variety of hair clips and ribbons perfect for any Fall Festival celebration. This has been a favorite, so please sign up early. Ages 3-5 must be accompanied by parent. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

Ages 3-12 Girls, bring your American Girl doll (standard 16-inch or any other similarly sized doll) to this awesome class. We will be designing adorable outfits to celebrate the holidays. This class also will include holiday-themed jewelry making. Our activity wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beauty shop where you will find a variety of hair clips and ribbons perfect for the Christmas holiday celebration. Ages 3-5 must be accompanied by parent. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

YOU TH VAR I E TY Parent & Me “Holiday Reindeer” Ages 3-12 We’ve found the most adorable reindeers for you and your child to create. Each participant will stuff his or her reindeer, add a star to make a wish, decorate a holiday T-shirt, and create a rhinestone collar. Birth certificates also are provided. This class is designed for parents and children. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

Parents Night Out Ages 5-11 Parents Night Out is fun, active and much better for kids than staying home with a babysitter. While you enjoy a night out on the town, your kids have a great time with their friends while having a pizza for dinner and enjoying crafts, games and much more.

Parent/Child Amazing Gingerbread House Ages 3-12 This class is meant to be a special family night to celebrate the holiday. Take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy designing and decorating a special gingerbread house together. We will provide everything you need, along with a special holiday snack and beverage. One gingerbread house per family. If you would like more than one, please sign up as two duos. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

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Parent/Child Thanksgiving Centerpiece Fun Ages 3-12 This class is a special family night to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Take the time out of your busy schedule to enjoy designing and decorating a special center-piece for your home. We will provide everything you need along with a special holiday snack and beverage. This class was a big hit last year! One center-piece per group. If you would like more than one, please sign up as two duos. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

Holiday Glamour Hair with Mom Ages 4-12 Moms, bring your daughters to this amazing class and learn skills to create a variety of simple up dos and braids for the holidays. Forget going to the beauty salon every time she needs her hair done for dance, cheer, gymnastics, school plays or the holidays. A variety of styles will be taught to accommodate different age groups. Each girl will choose from a sparkly collection of clips and glitters to polish off their new glamour look. Goodie bags are included. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

Ages 3-12 Enjoy designing your very own holiday wreath for your home or bedroom. You provide your creativity and we will provide the lights, ornaments and more. Some of the ornaments will be your own special design. When our masterpieces are completed, each pair will take home a special wreath. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties staff

Little Veterinary School Dog 2 Ages 6-11 Students will role-play the key staff functions performed at a veterinary office and how to keep their “adopted” plush puppy healthy. These future veterinarians will explore digestion, the different parts of the canine eye, animal body language and how X-rays are used to diagnose and treat common illnesses. Instructor: Little Medical School staff

Chilled Palette - Mom and Me Ages 7-14 Mother and child will have a blast as we guide them through steps of completing a canvas work of art. Price is for mother and child. All materials are included (two people per canvas) plus instruction and snacks. Instructor: Chilled Palette staff

Autumn Extravaganza Slime: Life Coaching for Kids Lab Ages 6-12 Kids will have the slime of their life coloring creations the gorgeous palette of fall leaves. Goldens, reds, and oranges will make their slime spectacular. Then we will scent it like pumpkin pie, marshmallow fireside, maple bacon donuts, or caramel apples! These workshops have valuable hidden messages about “Stretchy Thinking” and “The Power of Yet.” These life coaching lessons are integrated into the class content as we create amazing slime. Kids keep the slime they create. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

YOU TH VAR I E TY

Parent/Child Holiday Wreath

Teen Transformation: Life Coaching for Teens Lab Ages 13-17 Today’s teenager has so many dreams but so many distractions, too. This lab will help them manage those distractions and get on track to their finish line, whatever that means personally to them. Whether a teen is struggling or wants to better prepare for life, this lab is for them! Lessons in communication hacks, reputation repair, college prep secrets, warding off worries, perfectionism, friend drama, motivation, bully management, and goal setting will be revealed. The first 60-minutes are for teens only, and the final 30-minutes are open for parents to join and ask questions/comments. Treats served. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

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Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey: Life Coaching for Kids Lab

All Spun Up and Stressed Out? Life Coaching for Kids Lab

Ages 5-12 When Santa and his reindeer couldn’t get up the foothills of Italy to deliver presents, somebody had the idea to have Dominick the Donkey help. As the tale goes in the kitschy Christmas tune, Dominick the Donkey saves the day. There was big critical thinking and teamwork to make this happen. Kids will boost their self-esteem as they are given fun, problem-solving challenges just like this to develop their critical-thinking and teambuilding muscles! Games like “Bubble it,” “Emmy Award Winner,” “Rudolph Rocks” and “Marshmallow Madness” will be played to encourage teamwork. We will brainstorm 10 cool ways to whack open our Dominick the Donkey piñata and celebrate our new skills while we collect treats. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

Ages 6-12 Feeling a little stressed out and spun up? National Cotton Candy Day is December 7! Much like this sugary, sticky, webbed treat, kids often get a bit spun up at times, too! Feeling anxious is on the rise and is considered one of America’s top health problems. This class has the potential to be a transformational kick-off to managing stress and building self-worth! Through funny and elaborate dramatizations like Cotton Candy Chaos, Poppin’ Pete, Ants at the Picnic, 1-2-3 WHACK and more, kids will gain 15 unique strategies to use after they depart this workshop. They will go “shopping” for their personal strategies to bring home. Just for fun, we will enjoy the favorite theme park treat of cotton candy. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

Santa’s Snowstorm Lab: Life Coaching for Kids Lab

Halloween Gore-Tastic Hour: Life Coaching for Kids Lab

Ages 5-12 No snow on the ground? No problem! We will make our own fluffy, faux, scented science snow in Santa’s Snow Lab. Color it, scent it, add in snowballs, and more! Class culminates with making an edible snowman. Kids keep the faux snow they make. Bonus hidden self-esteem life-coaching lesson: How is snow like us? Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

Ages 6-12 Investigate what makes Halloween so chilling in this electrifying S.T.E.M. workshop. Kids will have fun with weird and horrifying Halloween concepts like puking pumpkins, fizzing ghosts, static powered witches, spook-tacular pranks, blood and bruises, the science of a haunted fall carnival, creepy candy experiments, eek estimation jar, and more ghoulish Halloween exploration! Kids will have such a blast they won’t realize they are building self-esteem, boosting their socialization, and acquiring new science concepts! Themed souvenirs included. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

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YOU TH VAR I E TY

Learn Code with Scratch

LEGO Robotics Academy Ages 6-14 The LEGO Robotics Academy is a comprehensive program where children learn to design, build and program projects based on LEGO Education robotics. Using a creative educational approach that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), this class uses teacher-led instruction followed by fun, engaging, and dynamic activities. Students are introduced to basic robotics and mechanical engineering concepts by building and coding a different project each week. Creative challenges are given to students as they progress through levels. Students advance a level each time they take the class to tackle more advanced concepts and activities. Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff

Minecraft Engineering Ages 7-14 Does your child enjoy Minecraft? Imagine if children learned civil engineering and city planning principles while in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, city zones, housing, stores, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used as the tool for hands-on learning. Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff

Ages 8-14 Students learn programming essentials using MIT’s Scratch coding language using a simple visual interface. A multilevel curriculum begins with children learning the basics of programming. Students program interactive media projects, such as stories, games, and animations. The activities encourage exploration of key computational thinking concepts (sequence, loops, parallelism, events, conditionals, operators, data) and key computational thinking practices (experimenting and iterating, testing and debugging, reusing and remixing, abstracting and modularizing). Instructor: Chasewood Learning Staff

Tween Night Ages 9-12 Enjoy games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more! This is a great opportunity to hang out with old friends and meet new kids from other schools.

Tween Night– Halloween Theme Ages 9-12 Come have a spooky good time with old friends and new ones! Enjoy a Halloween-themed evening of games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more!

YOU TH VAR I E TY YOUTH VARIETY Program Name

Code

Age

Tween Night

580000-06 Ages 9-12

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

09/23

6:30-8:00P

ESCC

$10

Tween Night - Halloween Theme 580000-07

Ages 9-12

10/28

6:30-8:00P

ESCC

$15

Parents Night Out

432313-1A

Ages 5-11

09/17

6:00-9:00P

ESCC

$25 per child

Parents Night Out

432313-1B

Ages 5-11

11/12

6:00-9:00P

ESCC

$25 per child

Checkmate Chess

482001-1A

Ages 5-12

10/15-11/05

10:00-11:00A

Peg Bond Center

$110

Chess Scholars Winter Break Camp

482002-1A

Ages 5-13

Tu-F

12/27-12/30

9:00A-12:00P

Peg Bond Center

$178

Steam

482094-1A

Ages 5-11

09/17-10/15

10:00-11:30A

Peg Bond Center

$135

Smart Start Art

481034-1A

Grades K-3 Sa

09/17-10/22

9:00-10:00A

Peg Bond Center

$110

Magic Class

482003-1A

Ages 5-12

10/04

5:00-5:55P

PCC

$21

Magic Class

482003-1B

Ages 5-12

12/08

6:45-7:40P

Studio 7

$21

Horsemanship for Kids

482010-1A

Ages 10-17

08/27-10/01

1:30-2:30P

Dunham Woods Farm

$188

Horsemanship for Kids

482010-1B

Ages 10-17

10/29-12/03

1:30-2:30P

Dunham Woods Farm

$188

Pokemon The Card Game Club

482048-1A

Ages 6-12

09/10

1:00-3:00P

Tha Gaming Goat $7

Pokemon The Card Game Club

482048-1B

Ages 6-12

10/08

1:00-3:00P

Tha Gaming Goat $7

Pokemon The Card Game Club

482048-1C

Ages 6-12

11/12

1:00-3:00P

Tha Gaming Goat $7

Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons

482082-1A

Ages 6-12

09/11

1:00-5:00P

SCC

$15

Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons

482082-1B

Ages 6-12

10/09

1:00-5:00P

SCC

$15

Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons

482082-1C

Ages 6-12

11/13

1:00-5:00P

SCC

$15

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Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Vamonos Spanish Kids Club

482031-1A

Ages 6-10

09/12-10/24

5:45-6:30P

SCC

$93

Vamonos Spanish Kids Club

482031-1B

Ages 6-10

11/07-12/19

5:45-6:30P

SCC

$93

Young Rembrandts Double The Fun Drawing

481908-1A

Ages 5-12

09/10-09/24

10:00A-12:00P

PCC

$107

Young Rembrandts Double The Fun Drawing

481908-1B

Ages 5-12

10/01-10/15

10:00A-12:00P

PCC

$107

Young Rembrandts Double The Fun Drawing

481908-1C

Ages 5-12

11/05-11/19

10:00A-12:00P

PCC

$107

Young Rembrandts Double The Fun Drawing

481908-1D

Ages 5-12

12/03-12/17

10:00A-12:00P

PCC

$107

Little Doctor School 1

482939-1A

Ages 4-6

10/22-10/29

9:00A-12:00P

SCC

$135

Little Doctor School 1

482939-1B

Ages 7-11

10/22-10/29

12:30-3:30P

SCC

$135

Fall-Fest Time With Your American Girl Doll

481035-1A

Ages 3-12

09/24

1:00-2:00P

SCC

$35

Holiday Time With Your American Girl Doll

481017-1A

Ages 3-12

11/19

1:00-2:00P

SCC

$35

“Parent & Me” Holiday Reindeer

420127-1A

Ages 3-12

12/10

11:00A-12:00P

SCC

$36

Parent/Child Amazing Gingerbread House

482100-1A

Ages 3-12

12/16

6:30-7:30P

SCC

$36

Parent/Child Thanksgiving Centerpiece Fun

419329-1A

Ages 3-12

11/12

1:00-2:00P

SCC

$35

Holiday Glamour Hair With Mom

482088-1A

Ages 4-12

11/05

1:00-2:00P

SCC

$40

Parent/Child Holiday Wreath

482089-1A

Ages 3-12

12/10

1:00-2:00P

SCC

$36

Little Veterinary School Dog 2

482941-1A

Ages 6-11

09/03-09/10

12:30-3:30P

SPRC

$162

Chilled Palette-Mom & Me

481002-1A

Ages 7-14

12/03

2:00-3:30P

SPRC

$30

Autumn Extravaganza Slime

482072-1A

Ages 6-12

08/30

4:30-5:30P

SPRC

$29

Teen Transformation

482023-1A

Ages 13-17

10/13

5:00-6:30P

Peg Bond Center

$49

Halloween Gore-Tastic Hour

482027-1A

Ages 6-12

10/26

5:00-6:00P

PCC

$30

Dominick the Italian Christmas Donkey

482072-1B

Ages 5-12

12/02

6:00-7:00P

SPRC

$29

Santa’s Snowstorm Lab

482072-1C

Ages 5-12

12/12

5:00-6:00P

PCC

$29

All Spun Up and Stressed Out?

482093-1A

Ages 6-12

12/12

6:15-7:15P

PCC

$29

LEGO Robotics Academy

482016-1A

Ages 6-14

09/01-09/29

5:45-6:35P

SPRC

$101

LEGO Robotics Academy

482016-1B

Ages 6-14

10/06-11/03

5:45-6:35P

SPRC

$101

LEGO Robotics Academy

482016-1C

Ages 6-14

11/10-12/15

5:45-6:35P

SPRC

$101

Minecraft Engineering

482921-1A

Ages 7-14

09/01-09/29

6:45-7:35P

SPRC

$101

Minecraft Engineering

482921-1B

Ages 7-14

11/10-12/15

6:45-7:35P

SPRC

$101

Learn Code With Scratch

482020-1A

Ages 8-14

10/06-11/03

6:45-7:45P

SPRC

$101

YOU TH VAR I E TY

YOUTH VARIETY

No Class on 11/21 for Vamonos Spanish Kids Club. No class on 11/24 for Minecraft and LEGO Robotics Academy.

Performing Arts 56 | Fall 2022

ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals

Explore the world of musical theatre through developmentally appropriate, age-based instruction in singing, acting and dancing through songs and scenes from a musical! Building ensemble and technique in character work, voice, stylized movement, and storytelling will culminate with a cabaret-style showcase for friends and family. All Broadway programs include a T-shirt.

Grades K-3 Session 1: September 27–November 1, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Session 2: November 8–December 13, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P

Broadway Minis Ages 4-6 Session 1: Disney’s “Tangled” Session 2: “Winnie the Pooh” No class on Halloween, Monday, October 31.

Broadway Kids Ages 7-11 Session 1: Disney’s “Descendants” Session 2: “Greatest Showman””

Broadway Players Ages 12+ Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop Session 1: September 29–November 3 Session 2: November 10–December 22 No class on Thanksgiving, November 24.

Recommended for new or beginning acting students who want to participate in the next play or musical, Beginning Acting covers the fundamentals of acting through sensory, observation, and relaxation exercises and games. Beginning actors will learn and practice good habits of basic stage movement, blocking, and body work in order to learn to move and act with purpose. This class will provide actors with the groundwork to take the stage with confidence and culminates with a fun mini showcase on the last day of class.

PE R FOR M I NG ARTS

Broadway Programs

ACT 2: Acting in Performance Grades 4-8 Session 1: September 27–November 1, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Session 2: November 8–December 13, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Recommended for students who are currently in or planning to participate in a play or musical production, this class focuses on meeting the needs of each actor, and working to achieve the next level of performing for an audience. Through learning and application of techniques, we will work on setting each actor’s goals and finding and fixing performance gaps through individualized coaching on techniques and methods for performance. The second half hour will focus on extension of the craft by digging deeper into character work, objectives, relationships, and putting the words to action to develop a scene or monologue that engages the audience into the world of the character. This class concludes with a monologue showcase on the last day of class.

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Fall 2022 Production Offerings “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” Grades 1-8 The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon now is the basis for one of the most fun musicals ever to hit the stage, “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” This energetic musical follows Tom, a young schoolteacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win over his students with imagination and music. Memorable songs like “I’m Just a Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction” vividly bring his lesson plans to life. Auditions: A ttend one: September 1, 5:30-8:30P, and September 2, 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals: First rehearsal is September 6 then Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-8:30P, & Saturdays, 9:30A-12:30P Tech Week: Rehearsals daily October 17- 20, 5:308:30P Shows: Friday, October 21, 7:30P Saturday, October 22, 3:00P & 7:30P Sunday, October 23, 1:30P & 4:30P Fee: $270

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“Honk Jr.” Grades 3-12 This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. The delightful score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe is a heartwarming celebration of being different that is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit, unique charm and memorable score. Witty and hilarious, but also deeply moving, “Honk! Jr.” will treat your audiences to equal amounts of laughter and tears. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not so bad. Auditions: A ttend one: September 8, 5:30-8:30P, and September 9, 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals: F irst rehearsal is September 12 then Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30- 8:30P, & Saturdays, 1:00- 4:00P Tech Week: Rehearsals daily November 7-10, 5:30- 8:30P Shows: F riday, November 11, 7:30P Saturday, November 12, 4:00P & 7:30P Sunday, November 13, 1:30P & 4:30P Fee: $270

PE R FOR M I NG ARTS

PERFORMING ARTS Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Broadway Minis - Tangled

445811-1A

Ages 4-6

09/26-11/07

4:15-5:15P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

Broadway Kids Descendants

445812-1A

Ages 7-11

09/28-11/02

4:15-5:15P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

Broadway Players

445814-1A

Ages 12+

09/29-11/03

4:15-5:15P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

Broadway Minis Winnie the Pooh

445811-2A

Ages 4-6

11/14-12/19

4:15-5:15P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

Broadway Kids Greatest Showman

445812-2A

Ages 7-11

11/09-12/14

4:15-5:15P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

Broadway Players

445814-2A

Ages 12+

11/10-12/22

4:15-5:15

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals

445816-1A

Grades K-3

09/27-11/01

4:20-5:20P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals

445816-2A

Grades K-3

11/08-12/13

4:20-5:20P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

ACT 2: Acting in Performance 445817-1A

Grades 4-8

09/27-11/01

4:20-5:20P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

ACT 2: Acting in Performance 445817-2A

Grades 4-8

11/08-12/13

4:20-5:20P

Marquee Youth Stage

$110

F-Su

10/21-10/23

Varies

Marquee Youth Stage

$270

11/11-11/13

Varies

Marquee Youth Stage

$270

Session 1

Session 2

Acting

Fall Productions Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.

445821-1A

Grades 1-8

Honk Jr.

445821-1B

Grades 3-12 F-Su

Nature 60 | Fall 2022

NATU RE

Bookworm Wednesdays

Great Pumpkin Hunt

Ages 2-5 w/Adult Visit Red Oak Nature Center and listen to an exciting nature-themed story! Each session will focus on a new animal with a story, simple craft, and a short hike or a special animal visitor. Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home at the end. Adults must attend, but do not need to register.

All Ages The Great Pumpkin is hidden in our woods! Grab your list of clues and go on a selfguided investigation through our forest to find it! Photograph yourself with the “Great Pumpkin” and receive a small prize! Registration is required to receive the prize. Adults do not need to register.

Full Moon Hike

Cave Hike

Ages 5+ w/Adult The October full moon is called the Hunter’s Moon as it is brighter and shines longer, allowing hunters of the past to stalk prey late into the night. We will look for nocturnal critters that call our forest home, and finish with some roasted marshmallows around the fire. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Adults must register.

Fall with Me Ages 2-5 w/Adult Join us in the autumn session of our seasonal series as we learn what our plants and animals are doing to prepare for shorter days and colder weather. Each meeting will have participants engaged in an indoor and an outdoor activity, as well as a short story and craft. Adults must attend, but do not need to register.

NEW!

All Ages w/Adult Join us on a 1-mile, round-trip hike to the only cave in the Chicago metropolitan area! Along the way, we will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique and take a piece of geologic history home with you. Dress for the weather because these hikes occur rain or shine! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Adults must register.

Natural Chatter - Book Swap Ages 18+ Share some of your favorite nature-based books (field guides, fiction, non-fiction) and discuss with others what you like about them. We also will provide the option to swap books, so feel free to bring any nature books or periodicals that you do not need anymore, and possibly find a new treasure yourself! Light refreshments will be served.

NEW!

NATU RE

International Rock-Flipping Day

Working for Wildlife

Ages 3+ w/Adult Venture outside and explore the microhabitats found underneath rocks! On this International Rock-Flipping Day, participants will be guided outdoors along our trails to find and flip rocks! Feel like a kid again getting dirty and making discoveries. Each participant will receive their own rock to paint and create a micro-habitat at home! All participants must be registered, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults must register. For more information, visit www.rockflipping.org.

Ages 8+ Learn about different wildlife and what it takes to help them thrive under human managed care. Each meeting will have participants focusing on a different species, with special guest appearances from our own animal ambassadors! Through hands-on inquiry and live animal interactions, we will learn what we can do to help the wild versions of these amazing animals.

Talkin’ Turkey Take-Home Kit! Ages 3+ In honor of the noble turkey, participants will learn how special turkeys are, and how they almost became our nation’s mascot. Participants may watch a digital presentation at home to learn about this funny foul and follow up by creating their own tender-hearted turkey plush to stuff, love and take care of at home! Must be ordered by November 10 for kits to arrive on time.

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Animal Feeding Time! Ages 8+ Engage with some of our animal ambassadors as an assistant animal caretaker! Participants will learn fun facts about the species we care for and personal background information about what makes each one unique. Fee is for a group of up to four people and must include at least one adult.

NATU RE

Holiday Party with the Animals All Ages w/Adult Come show the animal ambassadors at Red Oak Nature Center the holiday spirit by decorating, interacting, and having fun right next to them! Self-guided craft stations will be available for you to create decorations for our Wildlife Room, including a few special, enrichment-style treats to be gifted to these incredible animals for all their hard work. Adults do not need to register, but must accompany their participant.

NATURE Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Bookworm Wednesdays

440002-1A

Ages 2-5 w/Adult

Bookworm Wednesdays

440002-1B

Ages 2-5 w/Adult

Bookworm Wednesdays

440002-1C

Bookworm Wednesdays

Location

Fee

Page

09/07-09/21 10:00-10:30A

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

10/05-10/19

10:00-10:30A

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

Ages 2-5 w/Adult

11/02-11/16

10:00-10:30A

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

440002-1D

Ages 2-5 w/Adult

12/07-12/21

10:00-10:30A

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

Cave Hike

440001-1A

All Ages w/ Su Adult

11/06

2:00-3:00P

Red Oak Nature Center

$10

Fall with Me

440010-1A

Ages 2-5 w/Adult

09/23-10/07 10:00-10:45A

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

Great Pumpkin Hunt

440006-1A All Ages

Sa/Su

10/8-10/09

10:00A-2:30P

Red Oak Nature Center

$10

Full Moon Hike

427509-1A

Ages 5+ w/Adult

10/09

6:30-8:00P

Red Oak Nature Center

$10

NEW! Natural ChatterBook Swap

440033-1A

Ages 18+

12/03

2:00-3:30P

Red Oak Nature Center

NEW! International Rock Flipping Day

440034-1A Ages 3+ w/Adult

09/11

11:00A-12:30P

Red Oak Nature Center

$12

Talkin’ Turkey Take Home Kit!

440017-1A

Ages 3+

Fri, Sa Pick-up

11/18 or 11/19

10:30-11:30A

Red Oak Nature Center

$32

Working for WildlifeAmphibians

427522-1A

Ages 8+

09/20

6:00-7:30P

Red Oak Nature Center

$18

Working for WildlifeTurtles

427522-1B

Ages 8+

10/18

6:00-7:30P

Red Oak Nature Center

$18

Working for WildlifeSnakes

427522-1C

Ages 8+

11/15

6:00-7:30P

Red Oak Nature Center

$18

All Working for Wildlife

427522-1D

Ages 8+

09/20, 10/18 6:00-7:30P & 11/15

Red Oak Nature Center

$48

Animal Feeding Time!

440000-1A Ages 8+

10/16

2:00-3:00P

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

Animal Feeding Time!

440000-1B Ages 8+

11/13

2:00-3:00P

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

Animal Feeding Time!

440000-1C

12/18

2:00-3:00P

Red Oak Nature Center

$40

Holiday Party with the Animals

440004-1A All Ages w/ Sa Adults

12/17

10:00-11:00A

Red Oak Nature Center

$10

Ages 8+

Time

Adult Variety

64 | Fall 2022

Investing with Just $25 a Month

Ages 16+ Learn about all those wheels, buttons, and dials on your new camera. A DSLR or Mirrorless SLR and your camera manual are required for class.

Ages 18+ Can investing $25 a month really make a difference? Discuss this question and explore various investment plans; learn what stocks, bonds and mutual funds are and how to invest in them; and discover some easy ways to implement strategies to get you started in the investment world. Instructor: Mike Fulkerson, Personal Financial Advisor

Container Planting Party Ages 18+ Join us at We Grow Dreams to plant a variety of happy, healthy flowers to decorate your outdoor space. Learn more about what annual flowers need, how to get the most information from plant tags purchased from the nursery, and learn which plants work well in containers together. Soil, some plants, and containers are provided, but if you want to bring your own container, that is OK, too! Additional plants may be purchased at the greenhouse.

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New Camera Class

Chilled Palette - Adult Ages 18+ Have a blast creating your own projects. Use your painting ability to make some amazing creations. Sign up for one or more class. Please note: All materials are included, including aprons and instruction. Instructor: Chilled Palette staff

Budgeting & Planning After Divorce Ages 21+ No one marries expecting to file for divorce, but unfortunately divorces occur more often than we would like and the thought of working through the transition can seem overwhelming. Learn techniques to help regain emotional, self, and financial balance so you can become a better version of you. Instructor: Mike Fulkerson, Personal Financial Advisor

Horsemanship for Adults Ages 18+ Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with beginning riding lessons. You’ll learn the proper ways to groom, tack, and handle horses. In the saddle you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots will a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. Visit www. DunhamWoodsFarm.com for more information. Location: Dunham Woods Farms: 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124.

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Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons Ages 18+ After decades stored away in dusty boxes in attics across the country, Dungeons & Dragons has crept its way back into the mainstream. It’s safe now, you can admit it, a part of you always wanted to play, too. Pick up where you left off, or finally give in to the urges that 14 –year-old you desperately wanted to try but never did in this afternoon learning how to play the cult classic strategy and role-playing game. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff

The Spanish Acquisition - Adult Spanish Ages 21+ Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Are you planning a vacation or do you work with Spanish-speaking students or clients? In this relaxed, small-class environment, you will learn Spanish conversation, grammar, and phonetics that you can begin using immediately. This class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled. Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.

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Budgeting For Fun Ages 18+ Budgeting certainly is not the most fun you can have, however it is an essential piece of any savings plan. Discuss ways to help reduce debt, analyze expenses, and potentially increase your savings. In addition to outlining your own budget, we also will review tips on how to stick with your budget since that is the hard part! Instructor: Mike Fulkerson, Personal Financial Advisor

Board Game Night Ages 18+ Join us for our bi-monthly board game day. Bring your own board game or play one of the games from our library. Come and go as you please. Instructor: Gaming Goat staff

Hearing Beyond the Technology Ages 18+ We will look at other ways to communicate effectively by using different communication strategies. Come check it out! Instructor: Geneva Hearing staff

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Fast & Fabulous Cards Ages 18+ These fast and fabulous cards will wow your recipients, but only will take you a short time to create. We will be making four cards in an hour. Each session will feature different cards, and will include birthday, thank you, thinking of you, and a seasonal card. A variety of greetings are available to fit your needs. Sign up for all sessions and save! Instructor: Heather Wnek

WOW Cards Wednesdays Class Ages 18+ Are you ready for more advanced card designs? Do you love layers, embellishments, techniques, and bling? Then this card class is for you! We will make two “over-the-top” cards each class. New cards will be featured each month so sign up for all and save! Instructor: Heather Wnek

Birthday Card Stock Up Ages 16+ Never seem to have a birthday card on hand when you need it? Not anymore with this class. We will create 10 birthday cards (two each of five designs) including cards suitable for children and adults, both male and female. We will use rubber stamps, designer-patterned paper and embellishments including ribbon, brads and more. All supplies and envelopes are included. A steal compared to card store prices! Instructor: Heather Wnek

Masculine Card Stock Up Ages 18+ Never have enough cards on hand for the men in your life? We will create 10 masculine cards (two each of five designs) that will be perfect for birthdays, congratulations, thinking of you and more. A variety of greetings will be available to use. All supplies and envelopes are included. Instructor: Heather Wnek

Christmas Card Stock Up Ages 16+ Want to send something special to your friends and family this holiday? Create 10 Christmas cards (two each of five designs). They will include a variety of quick and easy cards. We will be using rubber stamping, designer-patterned paper and plenty of embellishments. All supplies and envelopes are included. A steal compared to card store prices! Instructor: Heather Wnek

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Understanding Your New Camera Ages 16+ Looking to learn more about all those wheels, buttons, and dials on your camera? Maybe you’re new to photography or just received a camera and need some help getting started. Either way, this class will be perfect for you. During this three-hour class, get to know the basic ins and outs of your DSLR or mirrorless camera. Class requirements include a DSLR or mirrorless camera and camera manual. Materials included in class: Binder and class materials.

Book Art Ages 18+ Join us in creating a beautiful art piece from discarded books. Whether you are a beginner or an expert crafter, you will leave this workshop with a unique work of art.

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I Don’t Journal Workshop 2.0 Ages 18+ Develop your creative side by learning new and different ways for creating expressive journals. Join us as we explore word association, collaging, envelope creations, and mind mapping. This is a hands-on workshop that embraces self-expression and exploration.

The “I Don’t Journal” Journaling Workshop Ages 18+ Learn various ways to artfully express yourself in an art journal, bullet journal, and smash book. These are forms of a visual diary. They can contain collages, pictures, stickers, stamping, drawing, painting, word associations and much more. This is a wonderfully creative path to self-expression and exploration. This session will be 90 minutes.

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Tai Chi

“Bag It” Bingo and Lunch

Ages 14+ Discover how the flowing and graceful movements of Tai Chi can reduce stress and anxiety, improve balance and body control, increase the feeling of peace and well-being, and promote health and healing. Learn the basic breathing, movement, and philosophy of Tai Chi and begin to practice this ancient art form of meditation in motion. Instructors: Herman Kusso, Tifanie Felker & Deb Chan

Join us for a bag-themed Bingo special event. Bring a bag, purse or wallet that you don’t use anymore to go toward the Bingo prizes. To make this theme extra fun, put something special inside the item you’re donating so the winner will be surprised! Prior to playing Bingo, you will enjoy a boxed lunch, included in your registration fee.

3 Secrets to Weight Loss Ages 25+ Frustrated with the roller-coaster of weight loss? Tired of spending time and money on supplements, cleanses, exercise classes and programs that fall short when it comes to real, long-lasting results? The reality is that diet and exercise can work. The problem is your body doesn’t always want to cooperate. We review the top 3 reasons it’s hard to lose weight and keep it off. Also, find out more about simple, modern new options that not only help your body to lose weight naturally, but teach it how to keep the weight off. If you’re looking for a new approach to losing weight, this workshop could be for you. Instructor: Dr. Nathan Conroy

“Decorate It” Bingo and Lunch Join us for a holiday-themed Bingo special event. Bring a holiday decoration that you don’t use anymore to go toward the Bingo prizes. Prior to playing Bingo, you will enjoy a boxed lunch, included in your registration fee.

ADU LT VAR I E TY ADULT VARIETY Program Name

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Fast & Fabulous Cards

401005-1A

Ages 18+

09/07

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

Fast & Fabulous Cards

401005-1B

Ages 18+

10/05

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

Fast & Fabulous Cards

401005-1C

Ages 18+

11/02

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

Fast & Fabulous Cards

401005-1D

Ages 18+

12/07

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

Fast & Fabulous Cards

401005-1E

Ages 18+

All Sessions

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$42

WOW Cards

401031-1A

Ages 18+

09/21

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

WOW Cards

401031-1B

Ages 18+

10/19

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

WOW Cards

401031-1C

Ages 18+

11/16

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

WOW Cards

401031-1D

Ages 18+

12/14

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$16

WOW Cards

401031-1E

Ages 18+

All Sessions

1:00-2:00P

Studio 7

$42

Birthday Card Stock Up

401007-1A

Ages 16+

09/29

7:00-9:00P

Studio 7

$30

Masculine Card Stock Up

401011-1A

Ages 18+

10/24

7:00-9:00P

Studio 7

$30

Christmas Card Stock Up

401009-1A

Ages 16+

11/09

7:00-9:00P

Studio 7

$30

Chilled Palette - Fall Pumpkins Wood Pallet (10 1/x 24)

401044-1A

Ages 18+

10/19

6:30-8:30P

SPRC

$35

Chilled Palette - Midnight Moon (16 x 20 Canvas)

401044-1B

Ages 18+

11/09

6:30-8:30P

SPRC

$30

Chilled Palette - North Pole Trail (16 x 20 Canvas)

401044-1C

Ages 18+

11/30

6:30-8:30P

SPRC

$30

Book Art

401045-1A

Ages 18+

10/06

7:00-8:30P

Studio 7

$38

Arts & Crafts

Classes do not meet on 09/05, 10/10, 11/08, 11/24, 11/25, 12/23 and 12/26.

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Program Name

Code

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Tai Chi

402002-1A Ages 14+

Age

09/12-10/03

6:30-7:30P

Shannon Hall $20

Fee

Page

Tai Chi

402002-1B Ages 14+

11/07-11/28

6:30-7:30P

Shannon Hall $20

New Camera Class

402001-1A

Ages 16+

09/07

6:00-9:00P

The Lodge

$36

New Camera Class

402001-1B

Ages 16+

10/05

6:00-9:00P

The Lodge

$36

New Camera Class

402001-1C

Ages 16+

11/01

6:00-9:00P

The Lodge

$36

New Camera Class

402001-1D

Ages 16+

12/07

6:00-9:00P

The Lodge

$36

The Spanish Acquisition - Spanish Language Lessons

402821-1A

Ages 21+

09/12-10/24

6:45-7:45P

SPRC

$93

The Spanish Acquisition - Spanish Language Lessons

402821-1B

Ages 21+

11/07-12/19

6:45-7:45P

SPRC

$93

Hearing Beyond the Technology

402823-1A Ages 21+

10/21

1:00-2:00P

SCC

Budgeting for Fun

440132-1A

Ages 18+

10/24

7:00-9:00P

SCC

$10

Board Game Night

402009-1A Ages 18+

09/13

1:00-5:00P

The Gaming Goat

Board Game Night

402009-1B Ages 18+

10/11

1:00-5:00P

The Gaming Goat

Board Game Night

402009-1C

Ages 18+

11/15

1:00-5:00P

The Gaming Goat

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

402806-1A Ages 18+

09/25

1:00-5:00P

SCC

$15

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

402806-1B Ages 18+

10/23

1:00-5:00P

SCC

$15

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

402806-1C Ages 18+

11/27

1:00-5:00P

SCC

$15

Investing with Just $25 a Month

440131-1A

Ages 18+

09/26

7:00-9:00P

SCC

$10

Budgeting & Planning After Divorce

403019-1A

Ages 21+

10/10

7:00-9:00P

SCC

$10

Horsemanship for Adults

402000-1A Ages 18+

08/24-09/28

7:00-8:00P

Dunham Woods Farm

$174

Horsemanship for Adults

402000-1B Ages 18+

10/26-12/07

7:00-8:00P

Dunham Woods Farm

$174

“I Don’t Journal” Journaling Workshop

402007-1A

Ages 18+

10/19

7:00-8:30P

Studio 7

$38

“I Don’t Journal” Workshop 2.0

440135-1A

Ages18+

10/26

7:00-8:30P

Studio 7

$38

Container Planting Party

402045-1A Ages 18+

09/22

1:00-3:00P

We Grow Dreams

3 Secrets to Weight Loss

402013-1A

Ages 25+

11/05

11:00A-12:00P

SCC

Bag It Bingo & Lunch

402819-1A

Ages 50+

09/09

11:00A-1:00P

Bartholomew $12 Room

Decorate It Bingo and Lunch

402819-1B

Ages 50+

11/18

11:00A-1:00P

Bartholomew $12 Room

ADU LT VAR I E TY

ADULT VARIETY

Batavia Senior Citizens Club 72 | Fall 2022

Ages 50+ Join this exciting group of fun, active adults who meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings include a general business meeting followed by lunch, entertainment and raffle prizes. New members may join at any time. Annual membership dues are $15. No late registrations can be accommodated. • W ednesday, September 21 at 12:00P Shannon Hall, $10 Soundz of Time. Jan and Gino are a vocal entertainment duo performing their Fiesta show in honor of Mexican Heritage month. Registration deadline is 9/16/22. • W ednesday, October 19 at 12:00P Shannon Hall, $10 Eddie Korosa Jr. and his polka band perform Octoberfest-themed favorites. Registration deadline is 10/14/22. • W ednesday, November 16 at 12:00P Shannon Hall, $10 Guest speaker is Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke. Registration deadline is 11/11/22.

Join the Club! Join the Batavia Senior Citizens Club to begin receiving the Batavia Bulletin, our newsletter for active adults, so you can stay up-to-date with all the fun happenings! Call the Civic Center at 630-879-5235, Eastside Community Center at 630-4065282, or email registrations@ bataviaparks.org to sign up. Membership is $15 per year.

BATAVIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

BSCC Monthly Meetings

Small Group Activities Do you have an interest in meeting with others to walk, craft, knit, crochet, or something else? Call Amy Luetgert at 630-879-5235 to share your ideas and interests.

• W ednesday, December 21 at 12:00P Shannon Hall, $10 Blenderful Music. Andrew Blendermann is a pianist and vocalist with a vast repertoire of songs you’ll love. Registration deadline is 12/16/22.

Please note that we will take a break from all weekly senior programs (Coffee’s On, Bunco, Pinochle, Bingo) between December 26 and January 6.

BATAVIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Handy Hands Group Ages 50+ Get together with others who enjoy working with their hands to knit, crochet, or create other handy projects. Preregistration is required.

BSCC Bingo Ages 50+ Join the Batavia Senior Citizens Club (BSCC) for Bingo and win some fun prizes. Please bring your own beverage. Preregistration is required.

Bunco Ages 50+ Bunco is a game played with dice and a whole lot of luck! Enjoy a fun afternoon with refreshments and prizes.

Pinochle Ages 50+ Get together with other Pinochle lovers to play this classic game of cards. Don’t know how to play? That’s OK, we will teach you!

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Brain Gang Ages 50+ Join us on the second Tuesday of the month as we exercise our most important muscle, the brain! Participants will engage in a variety of fun and challenging activities. You’ll be surprised how fun exercising your brain can be. This is free to members and $2 for nonmembers. Please register so we know how many supplies and tables are needed.

Coffee’s On Ages 50+ Seniors are invited to drop in to the Bartholomew Room every Monday from 10:00 am–12:00 pm to savor some coffee and donuts, play games and cards, and enjoy some lovely conversation. Please bring your own mug. The Bartholomew Room is located in the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St. Hope to see you there! A donation of $1 is requested each time you attend, to help defray costs. –C offee’s On is sponsored by Dimples Donuts, which provides the refreshments.

AARP Smart Driver

Ages 50+ The Six-County Senior Games is coming up in July 2022 and we’ll be celebrating its 40th year with 25 sporting events for adults 50 years and better! Events include individual sports such as track and field, pickleball, swimming, golf, bowling, tennis, table tennis, bocce, basketball free throw, archery, and more. Team sports include volleyball and softball. These events are held throughout the Chicago area. Entry forms will be available after May 1. Call the Civic Center at 630-879-5235 or Eastside Community Center at 630-406-5282 for further details or visit the Senior Games Facebook page (bit.ly/3qtQgBf) at IPRA Six-County Senior Games.

Ages 50+ AARP Smart Driver is the nation’s first and largest driver safety course designed especially for drivers ages 50 and older. The course covers defensive driving techniques and provides tips for adjusting to the normal changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time associated with aging. Participants will learn about current rules of the road and how to operate their vehicles more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. A fee of $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers includes a guidebook. Attendees pay the instructor directly on the first day of class, but please register online or call the Park District at 630-879-5235 to reserve your seat. Participants 55 and older qualify for the mandatory insurance discount in Illinois Secretary of State’s Office.

ADULT VARIETY Program

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Bingo

410013-1A

Ages 50+

09/06

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

Bingo

410013-1B

Ages 50+

09/20

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

Bingo

410013-1C

Ages 50+

10/04

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

BATAVIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

Six-County Senior Games 2022

Active Adults

Bingo

410013-1D

Ages 50+

10/18

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

Bingo

410013-1E

Ages 50+

11/01

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

Bingo

410013-1F

Ages 50+

11/15

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

Bingo

410013-1G

Ages 50+

11/29

1:30-3:30P

Shannon Hall

Bingo

402050-1A

Ages 50+

09/14

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

Bingo

402050-1B

Ages 50+

09/28

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

Bingo

402050-1C

Ages 50+

10/12

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

Bingo

402050-1D

Ages 50+

10/26

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

Bingo

402050-1E

Ages 50+

11/09

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

Bingo

402050-1F

Ages 50+

11/23

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

Bingo

402050-1G

Ages 50+

12/07

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

BATAVIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

ADULT VARIETY Program

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

Active Adults Pinochle

402011-1A

Ages 50+

09/01

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1B

Ages 50+

09/08

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1C

Ages 50+

09/15

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1D

Ages 50+

09/22

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1E

Ages 50+

09/29

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1F

Ages 50+

10/06

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1G

Ages 50+

10/13

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1H

Ages 50+

10/20

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1I

Ages 50+

10/27

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1J

Ages 50+

11/03

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1K

Ages 50+

11/10

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1L

Ages 50+

11/17

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1M

Ages 50+

12/01

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1N

Ages 50+

12/08

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Pinochle

402011-1P

Ages 50+

12/15

1:30-3:30P

Bartholomew Room

73 Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

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Program

Code

Age

Days

Dates

Time

Location

Fee

Page

BSCC Monthly Meeting September

410009-1A

Ages 50+

09/21

12:00P

Shannon Hall

$10 for members, 73 $15 for nonmembers.

BSCC Monthly Meeting October

410010-1A

Ages 50+

10/19

12:00P

Shannon Hall

$10 for members, 73 $15 for nonmembers.

BSCC Monthly Meeting November

410011-1A

Ages 50+

11/16

12:00P

Shannon Hall

$10 for members, 73 $15 for nonmembers.

BSCC Monthly Meeting December

410012-1A

Ages 50+

12/21

12:00P

Shannon Hall

$10 for members, 73 $15 for nonmembers.

AARP Smart Driver

402025-1A

Ages 50+

M & Tu 09/1209/13

12:00-4:00P

Shannon Hall

$20 for AARP members; $25 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1A

Ages 50+

09/14

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1B

Ages 50+

09/28

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1C

Ages 50+

10/12

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1D

Ages 50+

10/26

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1E

Ages 50+

11/09

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1F

Ages 50+

11/23

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Handy Hands Group

402004-1G

Ages 50+

12/07

10:00A-12:00P

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers

Brain Gang

402046-1A

Ages 50+

09/13

10:00-11:00A

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC, $2 for nonmembers

Brain Gang

402046-1B

Ages 50+

10/11

10:00-11:00A

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC, $2 for nonmembers

Brain Gang

402046-1C

Ages 50+

11/08

10:00-11:00A

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC, $2 for nonmembers

Brain Gang

402046-1D

Ages 50+

12/13

10:00-11:00A

Bartholomew Room

Free to BSCC, $2 for nonmembers

Active Adults

BATAVIA SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB

ADULT VARIETY

Trips

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Easy: Moderate: Moderate Plus: Challenging:

CDC guidelines: Trips will depend on CDC guidelines at the time of the trip. Please call 630-879-5235 with questions. Trips will depart from the Eastside Community Center parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.

Fiddler on the Roof – Lyric Opera of Chicago

Stained Glass Blowing & Lunch – Patterson Glass Studio, Mundelein

Ages 21+ One of the world’s leading opera directors, Barrie Kosky, is celebrated with his production of “Fiddler on the Roof,” which is a Tony Award-winning masterpiece. Experience a performance like no other, with the full power of the Lyric Opera Orchestra and a production that is both grand in scale and intimate in its power to bring you directly into the heart of the village of Anatevka. Join us as Tevye, his wife, Golde, and their five daughters experience the joys and sorrows that have made this meaningful work an enduring part of our culture. Meet at the Geneva train station to catch the 10:30 am train (train ticket price not included in fee) in to the Ogilvie Transportation Center in Chicago. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch on your own. Show begins at 2:00 pm. Trip fee includes show ticket price only. Registration deadline is 09/08.

Ages 21+ Join us as we head out to Patterson Glass Studio where we will have a private stained glass-blowing demonstration by Peter Patterson. This two-hour demo event consists of a studio tour, background on Peter, demonstration of various pieces he’ll make right before your eyes and, of course, some shopping. Please wear long sleeves, long pants and closed-toed shoes. After our time at the studio, we will enjoy a late lunch at Gale Street Inn where you can order off the menu and pay on your own. Trip fee includes transportation and admission to the studio. Registration deadline is 08/22.

Fall Foliage Lake Geneva Boat Tour & Shopping - Lake Geneva Ages 21+ Enjoy a day trip to beautiful Lake Geneva to enjoy the hues of the fall foliage. A two-hour luncheon boat ride on the Grand Belle will not disappoint! We will have time for shopping, and don’t forget the Ice Cream Shop. Lunch will be smothered chopped steak. Trip fee includes transportation, boat ride and lunch. Registration deadline is 10/06.

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Dreamgirls – The Paramount Theatre in Aurora Ages 18+ It’s the 1960s when the sound of Motown was on the rise. Meet the Dreamettes, Effie, Deena and Lorrell. The three women are trying to break their way onto the music scene. When car salesman Curtis Taylor Jr. signs the three singers to a record label, he sets in motion a series of events that will forever change their lives, for better and worse. Join the “Dreamgirls” as they navigate the highs and lows of life, love and fame. And remember, all you gotta do is dream. Trip fee includes transportation, show ticket and lunch. Registration deadline is 08/24.

TR I PS Fitzgerald Fish Boil - Genoa City, Wisconsin Ages 18+ Join us at Fitzgerald’s Genoa Junction Restaurant & Gift Shop for a unique fish boil that is an all-you-care-to-eat dining experience. Enjoy fish boil combinations including honey-BBQ chicken. Other accompaniments include award-winning coleslaw and fresh rye bread, sweet red potatoes and onions that are boiled in the pots with the fish. For dessert, a frosted apple square nicely rounds out the meal. Trip Includes transportation, soft drinks and dinner. Registration deadline is 09/16.

Christmas with Elvis at White Fence Farm - Romeoville

Murder on the Orient Express Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

Ages 18+ Don’t miss this fabulous Elvis holiday show! You will enjoy many of your favorite Christmas and Elvis songs, as well as a delicious White Fence Farm chicken dinner with all the sides. White Fence Farm is decorated like a Christmas winter wonderland, so this is the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit. Trip includes lunch, show and transportation. Sign up now because space is limited. Registration deadline is 09/02.

Ages 18+ Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The next morning, an American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on famed detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderers before they strike again. The play adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous murder mystery first premiered in 2017, and the 1974 film adaptation received six Academy Award nominations, winning one. Lunch is your choice between grilled chicken kabob or grilled vegetable cavatappi. Trip includes lunch, show ticket and transportation. Registration deadline is 09/28.

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Elf the Musical - Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

A Chorus Line - Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

Ages 18+ After discovering he really is a human raised as an elf, Buddy makes the journey from the North Pole to New York City to find his birth father, sharing the true meaning of Christmas along the way. Elf the Musical brings heart, hilarity, and holiday joy. After all, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear! Based on the hit Christmas film, the musical adaptation was nominated for one Drama League Award. Lunch choice is grilled chicken kabob or grilled vegetable cavatappi. Trip includes lunch, show ticket and transportation. Registration deadline is 12/08.

Ages 18+ This impassioned backstage look at the intimate lives of dancers auditioning for a Broadway chorus brilliantly combines stunning song and dance with a compelling, moving story. Beloved around the world, “A Chorus Line” is the ultimate love letter to Broadway and features memorable numbers including “What I Did for Love,” “One” and “Hope I Get It.” Lunch choice is grilled chicken kabob or grilled vegetable cavatappi. Trip includes lunch, show ticket and transportation. Registration deadline is 02/08/2023.

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Dreamgirls

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Stained Glass Blowing & Lunch

470011-1A

Ages 21+

09/27

9:00A-4:00P

ESCC Parking Lot

$56

Fiddler on the Roof

839010-1A

Ages 21+

09/29

10:15A-6:30P

ESCC Parking Lot

$95

Fall Foliage Lake Geneva Boat Tour & Shopping

470017-1A

Ages 21+

10/25

8:45A-6:30P

ESCC Parking Lot

$81

Fitzgerald Fish Boil

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Ages 18+

09/22

2:15-7:30P

ESCC Parking Lot

$38

Murder on the Orient Express

445010-1A

Ages 18+

10/20

10:30A-5:30P

ESCC Parking Lot

$88

Christmas with Elvis

445008-1A

Ages 18+

12/02

10:45A-4:00P

ESCC Parking Lot

$65

Elf the Musical

470021-1A

Ages 18+

12/29

10:30A-5:30P

ESCC Parking Lot

$92

A Chorus Line

465003-1A

Ages 18+

02/23/2023

10:30A-5:30P

ESCC Parking Lot

$92

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BATAVIA DEPOT MUSEUM & GUSTAFSON RESEARCH CENTER 155 Houston St. | 630-406-5274 Museum Hours: Su 10:00A–4:00P M 2:00–4:00P Tu By appointment W 2:00–4:00P Th By appointment F 2:00–4:00P Sa 10:00A-4:00P

Research Center Hours: Monday, Friday 2:00–4:00P, or by appointment Find us on: @BataviaDepotMuseum @bataviadepot

he Batavia Depot Museum, a cooperative effort between the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Historical Society, houses the rich history of the city’s past. The Museum is in a restored Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad station, which was built in 1854 and recognized for its uniqueness in 1979 by the National Register of Historic Places. There are two floors of exhibits on local and state history to explore, as well as a 1907 caboose! The Gustafson Research Center, located in the lower level of the Depot Museum, houses our archives. Researchers have access to Kane County Census records, Tri-City directories, cemetery records, obituary indexes, local church records, probate and court records, historical books, photographic files, local business catalogs and more. For additional information on the history of Batavia and the Historical Society’s collections, visit the Batavia Historical Society web page at www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org.

Holiday Hours | December, January The Museum will close on December 18 and resume regular hours March 1, 2023. Shopping, research, and tours always are available by appointment. Call 630-406-5274 for bookings.

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Fall and Winter Exhibits August 1 – December 18 City of Energy – The Forces that Built Batavia Robots are taking over the Museum! Discovery and innovation is in store for Batavia this fall, where the Fox Valley Robotics Team is teaming up with the Depot Museum. On the main floor, learn about Batavia’s history of energy and power, from the first wooden dam to the Tevatron. Then venture to the lower level to see the work of today’s young engineers who are building on the traditions of the past.

November 14 - December 18 Magic of Batavia The Charlie Tree, the Peace Bridge, and the Celebration of Lights—Batavians celebrate each holiday season with traditions both public and private. Stop by the Museum from Monday, November 14, to Sunday, December 18, to learn more about our unique Batavia holiday traditions and add yours to our tradition tree.

Mysterious Batavia Walking Tour All Ages Friday, October 14, 6:00P $10 Content is PG-13 How did the river acquire its name? What happened to Mayor Snow? Who is responsible for the October riots of 1935? Explore startling history and eerie happenings on this one-mile, guided walking tour. Learn something new about our town!

Brew Ha-Ha Ages 21+ Wednesday, September 14, 7:00P $20 Join Illinois brewery historian, John Bittermann, at Sidecar Supper Club and have a barrel of fun! Discover the complicated, engaging history of local breweries. Ticket price includes a beverage of your choice and a reserved seat in the dining room. Please drink (locally) responsibly.

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Witty Whiskey Ages 21+ Friday, November 18, 6:30-8:30P $20 Pair a tasting flight of five Illinois whiskies with a little learning. Cynthia Clampitt, 2022 Illinois Humanities Road Scholar, will speak about “How Corn Changed Itself and then Changed Everything Else.” Join us between 6:30 and 7:30P for cocktail hour, and between 7:30 and 8:30P for the lecture.

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Batavia History Trolley Tour

Private Trolley Tours

All Ages Fridays, September 2, October 7, 6:00P Sundays, September 18, October 16, 1:30P $20 Take a ride on the Park District’s historic, open-air trolley for a guided tour of Batavia’s history. Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic. Weather dependent.

Looking for a tour on the trolley, but want to choose the day and time? Book a personal tour of Batavia’s history for you and up to twelve participants. Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic and are weather dependent. Call the Museum to schedule.

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Batavia History Trolley Tour

600004-1A

All Ages

09/02

6:00-7:00P

Batavia Depot Museum

$20

Batavia History Trolley Tour

600004-1B

All Ages

09/18

1:30-2:30P

Batavia Depot Museum

$20

Batavia History Trolley Tour

600004-1C

All Ages

10/07

6:00-7:00P

Batavia Depot Museum

$20

Batavia History Trolley Tour

600004-1D

All Ages

10/16

1:30-2:30P

Batavia Depot Museum

$20

Brew Ha-Ha

600000-1A

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09/14

7:00-8:00P

Batavia Depot Museum

$20

Witty Whiskey

600005-1A

Ages 21+

11/18

6:30-8:30P

Batavia Depot Museum

$20

Mysterious Batavia Walking Tour

600006-1A

All Ages

10/14

6:00-7:00P

Batavia Depot Museum

$10

Shop for unique gifts at the Depot Show your Batavia pride with a variety of stocking stuffers from the Batavia Depot Museum! Take advantage of our extended open season through Dec. 18 or shop online! After Dec. 18, please call 630-406-5274 to make an appointment to stop in and shop.

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Celebrate with us Let us help make your next special occasion truly out of the ordinary! Whether it’s a family reunion, anniversary, wedding reception, or company picnic, we have all the amenities that will make your get-together a huge success! All reservations must be booked within a minimum of two weeks before the desired event date. For available days, times, and fees for all rentals, please contact Julie Galauner, Facilities Supervisor, at 630-879-5235, ext. 2062.

Shannon Hall One of the special gems of the Park District, this historic church has been home to hundreds of wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, and so much more. Take a look and see for yourself why this building’s interior and exterior evoke love at first sight. Resident rates start at $125/hour.

Eastside Community Center Commercial Kitchen Newly renovated commercial-grade kitchen includes refrigerator, freezer, ice machine, microwave, convection oven, stove/oven, sinks, and counterspace. Resident rate starts at $25/hour.

Peg Bond Center Beautifully placed along the Batavia Riverwalk, this ideal setting is great for birthday parties, company gatherings, and bridal showers. Resident rates start at $100/hour.

Bartholomew Room

The Lodge at Laurelwood

Gym Rentals – ESCC & CC

The spaciousness of this room and its prime location in the administration offices of the Park District make this a key place for small parties, professional business, and board meetings. Resident rates start at $75/hour.

This cozy historic venue is situated beside the Fox River in Laurelwood Park. The Lodge at Laurelwood is a renovated, popular meeting place for individuals and organizations. Resident rates start at $75/hour.

The Eastside Community Center and Civic Center both have prime gymnasiums that play host to a variety of activities. Resident rates start at $75/hour. Register now at bataviaparks.org | 87

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Dance Park Pavilion Rentals

The Batavia Park District has many opportunities for you and your family to enjoy a picnic at one of our pavilions. Our parks and shelters are perfect for family reunions, get-togethers, and picnics. All pavilions are on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservation Fees: Community & Neighborhood Parks Resident $75 Nonresident $100 Nonprofit Group $50

Please note that the fee is for pavilion use only. Extra amenities requested will be at an additional charge. Please see Park and Facilities index for more specific information pertaining to the amenities each park and pavilion offers. For available dates, times and fees, please contact us at 630-879-5235.

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Field rentals are available for your organization or party. Whether you are looking for a one-time rental for a company outing or season-long rental for your athletic team, we have a variety of athletic spaces from which to choose. For more information, please contact Nathaniel at nathanielj@bataviaparks.org or 630-406-5282 ext. 2065. Ballfield Rental Options: Big Woods Park, Engstrom Park, Memorial Park, Prairie & Lathem Park, West Main Community Park Athletic Field Rental Options: Braeburn Park, H. Michael Wild Park, South Mill Creek Park, Prairie Path Park Other Rental Options: basketball courts, tennis courts, disc golf course and sand volleyball courts

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Field Rentals Available!

Gift cards are available in any dollar amount and can be redeemed for programs, events, or trips from camp to preschool to Quarry passes. A Batavia Park District Gift Card is the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays or just because!

Who we are: The Batavia Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports and develops active spaces and projects to engage communities in intergenerational play and recreation.

Parks Foundation goals: • To raise fun and funds in support of our mission. • T o develop and pilot new park and recreation initiatives that promote an intergenerational community. • To explore and create community partnerships. • To be inclusive of all segments of the community. • T o advocate and develop responsible stewardship of the communities, parks, and open spaces. • T o partner with the Batavia Park District on providing resources for new parks and recreation projects.

Get involved in 2022 • F riends of the Fox River Clean-Up Day: The Parks Foundation is partnering with Friends of the Fox River on this initiative and we need your help! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Pitch-In-the-Park and we’ll be sure to keep you in the loop with the details of where to meet in Batavia and what we’ll be doing. • J oin our new Encore Batavia initiatives (Intergenerational Playground/Park, Interactive Arts M(app).

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Batavia Parks Foundation Peace on Earth Campaign Craig Foltos had a dream to install the message of “PEACE ON EARTH” on the bicycle-pedestrian bridge in downtown Batavia, Illinois. That dream came true through his efforts alongside volunteers and the Batavia Park District. This message of hope is proudly hung annually on the “Peace Bridge” during the holiday season. Today the dream is expanding with the Batavia Parks Foundation partnering with Foltos to help raise funds for permanent letters with digital LED lighting that will shine all year round.

3 Ways to Support

the “Peace on Earth” Campaign: 1. Try your luck and support by purchasing “Play it Forward” raffle tickets and discount cards 2. Donate to the Batavia Parks Foundation for the project by helping us light up the sign as an “Illuminator” or by becoming a “Peace Ambassador” 3. Sponsor aspects of the project starting at $1,000

SUPPORT NOW AT bataviaparksfoundation. rallyup.com/peaceonearth Help us make “Peace on Earth” a permanent statement from Batavia to the world!

The Parks Foundation has raised over $500,000 since our formation in 2003. 2021

Encore Batavia joins Batavia Parks Foundation

Welcomed the programs and volunteers of Encore Batavia into the Batavia Parks Foundation to further nurture and support their growth.

2020

Pandemic Scholarship Fund

Provided funds to support school-aged children in park district programs during the pandemic.

2019

Engstrom Park Ball Field Pilot

Funded the application of a new high-quality ball field lime material that allows wet condition playtime.

2018

Bulldogs Unleashed II

Participated with community partners to expand on the 2011 fun(d) raiser, tallying up $22,962 for each of the three non-profit partners.

2015

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Batavia Parks Foundation History | 2003–2022

Bulldog Statue at Bark Park

Funded the purchase and installation of the bulldog statue for the Pet Memorial program.

2014

Batavia Riverwalk Boardwalk Reconstruction

Funded and leveraged community volunteers to replace the Riverwalk wood boardwalk with a more durable composite wood product.

Meet the 2022 Board of Directors:

2013

Britta McKenna, President

Disc Golf Course

Funded equipment for the disc golf course at West Main Community Park.

2011

Peg Bond Performing Arts Pavilion

Stefin Steberl, Vice President Dawn Moecher, Treasurer

Planned, raised funds and constructed the band shell addition to the Peg Bond Center at the Riverwalk.

Sarah Ryerson, Secretary

2011

Mike Burke, Director

Bulldogs Unleashed

Co-lead the fun-filled public art installation of fiberglass bulldog statues with the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public Library Foundation, raising $25,000 for each partner.

2010

Space Net

Nikki Kazadi, Director Laura O’Brien, Director Stan Oke, Director

Funded the return of the Engstrom Family Park Space Net in partnership with community leader, Craig Foltos.

2003

Batavia Parks Foundation Established

Parks are for all seasons. bataviaparksfoundation.org

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Batavia Park District

A Barco Products is a proud partner of the Batavia Park District Memorial Program.

Memorial Program Celebrate and commemorate a loved one’s life or express sympathy or condolences for the loss of a friend or family member with a memorial tree or bench. The District offers several options to memorialize your loved one or to mark a special date or occasion.

Memorial Trees

Memorial trees leave a lasting legacy, which will grow stronger and blossom year after year. Trees are planted twice a year (spring and fall). The cost for a Memorial Tree is $500, and includes the tree, stone marker, and installation. Please visit bataviaparks.org for a full list of available trees.

Memorial Benches

Memorial benches add beauty to a park and provide a useful amenity for patrons to enjoy as they relax their surroundings. A memorial bench cost: a 4-foot bench is $1,250, and a 6-foot bench is $1,500, which includes the bench, plaque, and installation.

Batavia Park District Pet Memorial Program The Batavia Park District recognizes that many people consider their pets to be part of their family. Commemorate the life of your beloved pet by purchasing a brick or agility equipment through the District’s Pet Memorial Program. • Memorial Bricks • Memorial Benches • Agility Equipment The District has selected several agility pieces that can be purchased through the Pet Memorial Program

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Volunteer For Batavia Park District!

Be Part of the Fun

nhance your life while giving back to the community through service opportunities. Batavia Park District volunteers are essential to the success of our programs. Any amount of time that you can afford to give will be greatly appreciated.

Volunteers make a difference. More than one quarter of a million people nation-wide donate their time and expertise as volunteers for park and recreation programs and services, saving taxpayers millions of dollars in personnel costs.

Who Can Volunteer? • Individuals and Families Choose an activity or special event based on your interests and availability. •B usinesses Build a company’s public image and improve staff morale by building a “team” attitude by contributing staff and/or resources. • Teens and School Groups Boys and girls at least 14 years old are invited to gain valuable work experience or fulfill service hours for school or other organizations.

Background checks will be conducted on any individuals 15+ years old. To volunteer please visit bataviaparks.org/volunteering.

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Peg Bond Center – 151 Island Avenue

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Civic Center – 327 W. Wilson Street

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Eastside Community Center – 14 N. Van Buren Street

Kemp Hall – 18 N. Van Buren Street

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Bennett Park – 2094 Rockwood Ln., N. Aurora

Big Woods Park – 1063 S. Raddant Rd.

Braeburn Park and Preserve – 507 Western Ave.

Carriage Crest Park – 1001 Parkview Dr.

Clark Island Recreation Area – 401/411 S. River St.

Coventry Park – 2552 Hunt Lane

Engstrom Family Park – 326 Millview Dr.

Fidler Farm Park – 2921 Savannah Dr., Aurora

Fidler’s Oak Park – Flagstone Ln. at Savannah Dr., Aurora

Fox Trail Park – 411 Fox Trail Dr.

H. Michael Wild Park – 516 Viking Dr.

Hamlet Park – 300 Hamlet St.

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Hartfield Park – 1320 Fairfield Way, N. Aurora

Hawk’s Bluff Park – 950 Twin Elms Ln.

Jones Meadow Park – 1501 Mooseheart Rd., N. Aurora

Laurelwood Park – 800 N. River St.

Levi Newton Park – 1S020 W. Mallory Dr., Geneva

Memorial Park – 601 Illinois Ave.

Millview Park – 1501 Millview Dr.

Payne Woods Park – 2020 Gillenwater St.

Prairie Path Park – 813 Mark Twain Trail

Prairie and Lathem Park – 601 Lathem St.

Saratoga Park – 100 Saratoga Dr.

Shanahan Grove Park – 800 Cleveland Ave.

Shannon Park – 0S025 E. Mallory Dr., Geneva

So. Mill Creek Comm. Park – 1S455 Wyatt Dr., Geneva

Somerset Park – 01S008 E. Mill Creek Circle, Geneva

Van Buren Park – 231 S. Van Buren St.

Walnut Park – 600 Walnut St.

Washington Park – 401 N. Washington St.

West Main Community Park – 40W101 W. Main St.

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Woodland Hills Park – 515 Woodland Hills Dr.

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Red Oak Nature Center 2342 S. River Street Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center (SPRC) 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva Sunset Community Center (SCC) 710 Western Avenue, Geneva Pottawatomie Community Center (PCC) 8 North Avenue, St. Charles Western Elementary 1500 Western Avenue, Geneva Dunham Woods Farm 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin Marquee Youth Stage 619 W. Main Street, St. Charles Swim with Bill 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora Moore Park 877 Geneva Drive, Geneva Geneva High School 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva

General Information facilities & hours Civic Center (CC) Main Administrative Office 327 W. Wilson St. 630-879-5235 Fax 630-879-9537 Main Office Hours Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Eastside Community Center (ESCC) 14 N. Van Buren St. 630-406-5282 Eastside Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Holiday Office Hours During the Fall session, the offices will be closed on the following days: • Sept. 5 – for Labor Day • Oct. 10 – for Columbus Day • Nov. 8 – for Election Day • Nov. 24–25 – for the Thanksgiving holiday • D ec. 23–Jan. 2, 2023 – for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays

Ways to Contact Us 630-879-5235 registrations@bataviaparks.org Chat with us at bataviaparks.org Visit one of our facilities

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NSF Checks Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $20 service fee.

Program Refund Policy Refunds will be considered for the following reasons: • C lass Cancellations/Park District Closings; Class Cancellations or Park District Closings will result in a refund that will be mailed to the person who was enrolled in the class unless the participant is a minor, the refund will go to the parent/guardian who signs the registration form. If you wish to apply this refund to another class, you must notify the Park District immediately. • R efunds 5 Business Days Prior to Class; Refund requests received 5 business days before the first class meeting will be accepted, less a service charge. If application is received less than 5 business days prior to start of program and it causes enrollment to fall below minimum and the spot cannot be filled; no refund will be given. • R efunds After Start of Program; Refund requests received after the second meeting of the program will not receive a refund with the exception of a written medical excuse prior to completion of the program. Fees will be pro-rated starting with the day the refund form is received in the Park District office. A $5 service charge and program supply costs will be deducted from the amount of refund for each program, including medical reasons. Medical excuses will result in a pro-rated refund based upon the number of classes held prior to the date listed on the physician’s excuse. If program falls below the minimum required and the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be given. • O ne-day Program Refunds; (with the exception of Klub Fun) Applications for refunds for one-day programs must be submitted 5 business days prior to class starting in order to receive a refund. Refunds will not be accepted after the class has ended.

• A ll refunds applied for are subject to a $5 service charge. Instances where fees are $10 or less, the service charge will be based on 10%. • K ids’ Club, Klub Fun, New Horizons, and Camp SUN-sational participants are subject to different terms of refund and withdrawal policy. See parents’ manuals or description for more information. • P lease allow two weeks to receive refunds. Refunds will be applied to any outstanding balance owed on any programs or activities.

Inclement Weather Policy For program and event updates or cancellations, please visit bataviaparks.org/rainout. The umpires or instructors decide the status of play after program starts. They will base their decisions on the field conditions and the likelihood of rain or thunder.

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• A ll refunds will be issued in the form of a check when a refund application is approved before the class starts. Checks are processed by the Batavia Park District front office bi-monthly and sent via mail.

Nonresident Fee Policy The Batavia Park District residents make a significant contribution to the operation of the park district via property taxes. The boundaries were established with the formation of the park district in 1969. A copy of a map showing the park district boundaries is printed in the brochure and available at the park district office. Persons living outside the park district boundaries may be required to pay an additional fee to register for programs.

Electronic Signature Readers: Electronic signature readers have been installed, which will eliminate the need for you to complete a paper form every time you register. The electronic reader will capture your signature and confirm that you’ve agreed to the liability waiver and release of all claims. Signatures will stay on file for 12 months, and after that time you will simply stop in to sign the waiver again. If you are a regular phone-in customer, we will need to capture your signature in person in order for you to do subsequent registrations by phone. Online registration will not be affected by this new procedure.

GENERAL INFORMATION

code of conduct

The Batavia Park District is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for participants in recreation programs. Participants are expected to adhere to fair and safe conduct guidelines. These guidelines apply to the safety of participants, the general public, employees, and volunteers of the Batavia Park District. A safe environment is where participants, staff, volunteers and the general public are free from physical harm. It is anticipated that some participants may require assistance to participate in the recreation program. This assistance may include accommodations, which will assist participants with unusual behaviors in order to maintain a safe environment for all. The following actions are prohibited at Batavia Park District facilities and parks: • • • •

Hitting, kicking or throwing objects. Inappropriate sexual touching. Creating a risk of contagion or illness, whether intentional or not. Bringing a weapon to a program or activity or acting in a manner which exposes the participant or others to danger. • Extreme verbal abuse • Fighting • Any other unacceptable behavior including inappropriate dress. Any violation of these guidelines may result in: removal of the participant from the activity for a short period of time; removing the participant from the activity for the remainder of the day; suspending the participant for the next program meeting; and suspending the participant for the remainder of the program season.

Pitch to the Pros! Give us your best class suggestions!

veryone has ideas worth sharing—why not share your ideas with us? The Batavia Park District staff is always looking for new and exciting program ideas, and we want to hear them! Is there a particular class you have been looking for? How about your kids, is there something new out there they would like to participate in? Pitch your ideas on the form below and our professionals will take a look at them! The Batavia Park District staff will consider all submissions. Pitching an idea does not mean a program will be created, but we thank you for the suggestion.

Name_________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________ City / State / Zip________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone _________________________________________________________ Evening Phone__________________________________________________________ I would like to see the following programs offered: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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Leadership Team > Civic Center > 630-879-5235 Allison Niemela, CPRP*

Executive Director

allisonn@bataviaparks.org

Brent Strumpf

Director of Finance

brents@bataviaparks.org

Brittany Meyer, CPRP*

Director of Community Recreation

brittanym@bataviaparks.org

Debbie Gentry

Director of Marketing & Public Relations

debbieg@bataviaparks.org

Josh Wyant, CPO*

Director of Facilities & Trades

joshw@bataviaparks.org

Kim Hansen, CPRP*

Director of Parks

kimh@bataviaparks.org

Administrative Team > Civic Center > 630-879-5235 Christina Tomaras

Customer Relations Advisor

christinat@bataviaparks.org

Cori Freebourn

Customer Relations Advisor

corif@bataviaparks.org

Lindsey Kaminsky

Executive Assistant

lindseyk@bataviaparks.org

Lynn Boerman

Human Resources Manager

lynnb@bataviaparks.org

Shelbie Hinterlong

Customer Relations Advisor

shelbieh@bataviaparks.org

Tiffany Green

Customer Relations Manager

tiffanyg@bataviaparks.org

GENERAL INFORMATION

our staff

Recreation Team > Eastside Community Center > 630-406-5282 Amy Luetgert

Recreation Supervisor

amyl@bataviaparks.org

Bethanne Guidarelli, CPO*

Recreation Supervisor

bethanneg@bataviaparks.org

Julie Galauner

Facilities & Aquatics Supervisor

julieg@bataviaparks.org

Kathy Freedlund

Fitness Supervisor

kathyf@bataviaparks.org

Lori McDonald

Recreation Supervisor

lorim@bataviaparks.org

Nathaniel Jarosz

Athletics Supervisor

nathanielj@bataviaparks.org

Depot Museum Team > Depot Museum > 630-406-5274 Kate Garrett

Director of the Batavia Depot Museum

kateg@bataviaparks.org

Heather Bigeck

Batavia Depot Museum Curator, CIG

heatherb@bataviaparks.org

Parks Team > Maintenance > 630-406-5272 Alex Macias

Superintendent of Parks

alexm@bataviaparks.org

Jim Redmon

Superintendent of Trades & Facilities

jimr@bataviaparks.org

Inclusion Manager

beckyf@fvsra.org

FVSRA Becky Fredrickson, CTRS*

* Title Abbreviations: AFO: Aquatics Facility Operator, CIG: Certified Interpretive Guide, CPO: Certified Pool Operator, CPRP: Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, CTRS: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Certification

GENERAL INFORMATION

fall registration Resident Registration:

REGISTRATION

Monday, July 18 Residents may register for programs immediately and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will continue throughout the season.

Special Notes:

BNR/Nonresident Registration:

Special Aides

Monday, August 1 This registration period is open to anyone including nonresidents. Registrations received during nonresident registration periods will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

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• P lease register early. Class status is determined one week prior to starting date. • Registration is not accepted by instructors.

Due to scheduling difficulty, the Park District requests a 2-week advance notice for any participant needing an aide. Please see the registration form.

A.D.A. Compliance The Batavia Park District intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you or someone you know will require an accommodation for District service, or have any questions about the District’s compliance please contact the A.D.A. Compliance and Inclusion Officer for the Batavia Park District, 327 W Wilson Street, Batavia, 630-406-5282.

Cancellation decisions will be made one week in advance of the beginning of the program in most cases. All participants in canceled classes will be notified by Park District staff and will receive a full refund.

Class Transfers If you wish to transfer to a different class, please bring $5 per transfer to the Park District and complete a Transfer Form during business hours.

Waiting List Many of our classes have registration limits due to facility space and staff limitations, therefore we cannot always guarantee you will be enrolled in the class of your choice. The Park District maintains waiting lists for classes that have reached their maximum registration and encourages everyone to be placed on a waiting list. We will open additional classes whenever possible.

Scholarship Program The Batavia Park District Board of Commissioners and staff believe in providing program scholarship opportunities to residents with financial limitations. Park District residents are invited to complete the Scholarship Application, attach the required documents, and return to the Civic Center office at 327 Wilson St. For a list of qualifying programs, please visit bataviaparks.org.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Program Cancellations The Park District reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes and change instructors. Programs not meeting the minimum registration will be canceled, and refunds will be issued in the form of a check.

Instructors and leaders are not allowed to accept any registrations and are not allowed to give authorization for more people to register than the listed maximum. Your cooperation is appreciated. Registration deadlines have been set for each class. Please register prior to registration deadline. We try to establish class status at least 1 week prior to starting dates. Please register at least 1 week prior to class unless designated otherwise.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

3 simple ways to register… 1 Online

bataviaparks.org

Mail or Drop Off 327 W. Wilson St. or 14 N. Van Buren St.

Telephone 630-879-5235 or 630-406-5282

Batavia Park District Residents Starts Monday, July 18

Batavia Nonresidents and Other Nonresidents Starts Monday, August 1

Registrations are processed at: Civic Center, Administration Office 327 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-879-5235 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Eastside Community Center 14 N. Van Buren St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-406-5282 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

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registration form Primary Guardian Information First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address City/State/Zipcode E-mail Primary Phone

Work/Emergency Phone

Participant Information First & Last Name

Sex M/F

Date of Birth

Grade

Age

Program Code

Program Name

Payment Information n Cash n Check enclosed, Check #__________ (payable to Batavia Park District) Credit Card (NOTE: Credit card payments will only be accepted by phone, online, or in person.) AMOUNT PAID $________________________

Day/Date/ Time

Fee

n Yes!

I want to receive the Batavia Park District E-Newsletter

Persons with Disabilities The Park District makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate. Please specify, in the space provided, any adaptive equipment, personnel, or other accommodations you need to participate in a program for which you have registered. Please provide two weeks notice.

n Yes!

I would like to make a donation to the Batavia Park District Scholarship Fund. $ ________________

Signature Required Participation will be denied if the signature of an adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver. I have read and fully understand the assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims (see reverse). Signature of Participant (18 years and up) or Primary Guardian / Date

Mail or drop off this form with your payment. See previous page for other registration options.

WAIVER & RELEASE

batavia park district waiver and release of all claims Important Information The Batavia Park District (the “Park District”) is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participant’s safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of minors registering for the program/activity must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in any activities. You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for recreational activities. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity.

Warning of Risk Recreational activities are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity. Depending on the particular activity, certain risks and dangers may exist due to inclement weather, slips and falls, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, lack of safety equipment, inadequate or defective equipment, failure in supervision and instruction or officiating, and premises defects. It is impossible for the Park District to guarantee absolute safety.

Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the Program(s), you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with the program(s)/ activity(ies) (including transportation services, when provided).

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I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risk of physical injury to participants in the program(s)/activity(ies), and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with the program(s)/activity(ies). I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Park District, including its official, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Parties”). I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me to my minor child/ ward in any way associated with the programs(s)/ activity(ies). I acknowledge I (or my minor child/ward) will abide by local, state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19, as well as facility/program policies, rules, safety directives, etc. I acknowledge if I (or my minor child/ ward) fail to abide by these, my access to Batavia Park District facilities and programs may be revoked at any time and at the Batavia Park District’s sole discretion. I acknowledge and agree federal, state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 are subject to change and the Batavia Park District may, at its sole discretion, revoke the effectiveness of this document to manage facility capacity, participation in programming and/or use of facilities as well as safety. I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, my on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original for signature. I understand that my child/ward or I may be photographed or videotaped while participating in a Park District program. I give permission for photos and video images of my child/ward or me to be used to promote the Park District’s recreation programs. Such photos and video images remain the property of the Park District.

PRSRT STD U.S, POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 238 BATAVIA, IL 60510

327 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510

ECRWSS RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

Batavia Park District Fall 2022 Fun Guide

Articles inside

Registration Form & Waiver

Volunteers

General Information

Memorial Program

Rentals & Parties

Parks Foundation

Depot Museum

Athletics

Adult Variety

Aquatics

Pets

Educational Variety

Youth Variety

Trips