Fall 2024 Program Guide by Katie Hughes

Saturday, October 5 10:00 am-2:00 pm Lions Park

• Hayrides

• Crafts

• Pony Rides

• Petting Zoo

• Pumpkin Patch

• DJ

• Games

• Trick-Or-TreatTrail

3 years & older: $13/child

1-2 years old: $9/child

1 year old & adults: FREE Fees:

What’s Inside

Fall Registration Dates

Resident: August 12

Non-Resident: August 19

5 Ways To Register

1. Online Visit carypark.com

2. Mail In

Complete a registration form and mail it with payment to Cary Park District Attn: Registration

3. Fax

Complete a registration form and fax it to 847.639.6290.

4. In Person

Visit the Community Center anytime we are open. The Community Center is located at 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

5. Drop Box

Place your completed registration form and payment in a sealed envelope and drop it in the Drop Box in the Community Center parking lot. The drop box is along the sidewalk in front of the building near the parking lot.

Park Board of Commissioners

Keith Frangiamore, President kfrangiamore@carypark.com

Mike Renner, Vice President mrenner@carypark.com

Jill Carasso, Commissioner jcarasso@carypark.com

Phil Stanko, Commissioner pstanko@carypark.com

Melissa Victor, Commissioner mvictor@carypark.com

Mission

Providing exceptional recreation, parks, and open space opportunities.

Vision

The Cary Park District is committed as an organization to provide exceptional parks and lifelong recreational opportunities.

Recreation

Provide non-discriminatory leisure opportunities for the region to participate in active and passive, supervised and non-supervised, for-fee and free, parks and recreation programs, facilities and services.

Preservation, Heritage & Community Character

Lead the community in efforts to maintain and preserve the open space, natural, and historical heritage, and “rural-suburban” character of the communities that we serve.

Service, Meeting the Needs of the Community

Provide services that are proactive where possible that meet or exceed the current and future needs of the community.

Excellence & Value

Work with a commitment toward excellence and value as recognized by the community.

Cooperation

Through cooperation with other governmental, non-profit, and private sector agencies, we can often get more accomplished for the community than our own individual efforts may allow.

Progressive Innovation

Lead the field in parks and recreation for communities our size through progressive and innovative practices.

Park Board Meetings

The Park Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (unless otherwise posted) at 7:00 pm at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road. All are welcome to attend. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on carypark.com.

Community Center Holiday Hours

Labor Day Weekend (8/31-9/2): 7 am - 12 pm

Thanksgiving Day: Closed

November 29: 7 am - 12 pm

Christmas Eve: 7 am - 12 pm

Christmas Day: Closed

New Year’s Eve: 7 am - 12 pm

New Year’s Day: Closed

Park District Facilities

Community Center

255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847.639.6100

Fax: 847.639.6290

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 5:30 am - 10:00 pm

Friday, 5:30 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Administrative Annex

855 Feinberg Court, Suite 113, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847.639.6100

Park Maintenance Garage

1200 Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847.639.8440

Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center

1201 First Street, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847.474.7000

Cary Park District Preschool

100 Cary-Algonquin Road, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847.639.7448

Foxford Hills Golf Club

6800 S. Rawson Bridge Road, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847.639.0400

Hours: Please call Foxford Hills Golf Club for hours of operation.

ET KidZone Sites

General Information 847.639.6100

Briargate School ET 847.651.3245

Deer Path School ET 847.651.3293

Oak Knoll School ET 847.875.5217

Three Oaks School ET 847.651.3279

Staff Directory

Administrative Staff

Dan Jones, CPRP, MPA

Becky Horn

Katie Hughes

Sara Kelly, CPRP

Loren Purcell

David Raica

Recreation Department

Erica Hall, CPRP

Eric Barge, CPRP

Missi Brezina

Executive Director

Administrative & Project Specialist

Director of Communications & Marketing

Deputy Director

Safety Coordinator

Director of Planning & Development

Superintendent of Recreation

Program Manager

Senior Coordinator

Courtney Fejedelem, CPRP Program Manager

Nancy Herbster Preschool Director

Emily Pitz Registration Manager

Katie Tarosas, CPRP, AFO Facilities & Program Manager

Finance Department

Vicki Krueger, CPRP

Director of Finance & Administration

Renee Erling Assistant Director of Finance & Administration

Cyndi Murphy

Accounting Clerk

Connie Nesler, MBA Assistant Director of Finance & Administration

Courtney Pollin Staff Accountant

Meghan Tillson

Human Resources Manager

Parks & Facilities Maintenance Department

Noah Mach, CPRP

Eric Arreola, CPO

Jaime Arreola

Tony Bonavolonta

Nathan Chobanian

BJ Garcia

Taylor Nowak

Matt Page

Mike Penkava, CPRP

Bob Sutalski

Mike Warren, CPO

Superintendent of Park & Facilities Maintenance

Facility Maintenance Specialist

Parks Specialist

Park Maintenance Manager

Parks Specialist/Mechanic

Facility Maintenance Manager

Hayrides at Hoffman Park

Experience a fun evening enjoying a hayride and campfire under the stars! This 75 minute event will include a 45 minute hayride and 30 minutes for gathering around the campfire making s ’mores. If there is inclement weather on the day of your scheduled time, the Park District will contact you. Please meet at the shelter by the Dog Park.

Howl-A-Ween Dog Parade

Wednesday, October 23

5:30 pm start Lions Park

$5 per dog Registration Code: 16689

This event is for our furry 4-legged friends and their people. Dogs should be dressed in costume and will receive a bag full of treats. Line up starts at 5:15 pm, with the parade at 5:30 pm. Dogs must be leashed to participate in this event.

Howl-A-Ween Dog Parade

Online Photo Album

Visit carypark.com to view a photo album of photos taken at last year’s Howl-A-Ween Dog Parade.

Pumpkin Roll Pumpkin Smash

Recycle your pumpkins in a fun way! Bring your pumpkins to Lions Park and compete with others to see which one wins the Pumpkin Roll or demolish your pumpkin in the Pumpkin Smash!

Saturday, November 2 9:00-10:00 am

Lions Park All Ages FREE Admission

Saturday, November 16 | 9:00 am-3:00 pm

Community Center | All Ages | Free Admission

Vendors Needed Holiday Craft Fair

Register now to sell at the Holiday Craft Fair. Tables and chairs are provided. Vendors will be limited to one representative per company on a first come, first served basis. No food or drink for immediate consumption may be sold. Seller set up may begin at 7:30 am. Electricity will be available, but please bring your own extension cord.

Card Table

6-Foot Table 8-Foot Table

R/NR Fee 16690 16691 16692 Code Table

$10/$15

$15/$23

$20/$30

Visit with Santa

Santa will be visiting the Cary Park District to hear your child’s wish list! Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the memory of your child with Santa. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday, December 4 5:30-7:30 pm

All Ages FREE Admission

Foxford Hills Golf Course 6800 Rawson Bridge Rd. Cary

Elf your family, friends, and neighbors with a surprise at home candy cane hunt! Santa’s elves will hide two dozen candy canes and a few extra mini candy canes in the front yard and leave a “You’ve Been Elfed” sign on the front door.

Friday, December 20 10:00 am-2:00 pm

R/NR Fee: $15/$23 Registration Code 16695

Santa’s Workshop

“All Aboard!” Take a train to Santa’s Workshop where Santa will be waiting to hear your wish lists. A lunch buffet is served at Santa’s request. After the meal, enjoy a visit with Santa. Then board the train back to Cary. Fee includes activities, meal, and train tickets. Registration deadline is November 1.

R/NR Fee: $26/$39 per person. 1 year and under is free.

Friday, December 13

Meet at the Cary Train Station at 11:25 am. The train leaves the station at 11:43 am. We will travel to Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen in Crystal Lake and return to the Cary Train Station at 2:08 pm. Registration Code: 16693

Saturday, December 14

Meet at the Cary Train Station at 10:50 am. The train leaves the station at 11:08 am. We will travel to Durty Nellies in Palatine and return to the Cary Train Station at 1:43 pm. Registration Code: 16694

HolidayDecoratingTree Jaycee Park

Kick off the holiday season and enjoy holiday trees decorated by friends, neighbors, and groups from all over the community!

Interested in Decorating a Tree?

Spread holiday cheer and register your group, club, troop, neighborhood, or family and decorate a tree at Jaycee Park. One tree will be available for each registered group. Each group is responsible for their own decorations and lights. Decorated trees will stay up for approximately 4 weeks. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Katie Tarosas, 847-639-6100 Ext. 110.

Tree decorating will begin Saturday, December 7. Registered participants will receive more information after registration.

Registration deadline is November 23. Cost is $25 per tree. Registration Code: 16698

PJs & Pancakes with Santa

Saturday, November 30 9:00 - 11:00 am

Community Center All ages

R/NR Fee: $22/$32

Registration Code: 16696

Come out in your PJs and treat the whole family to a magical morning with Santa! The morning will be filled with a yummy breakfast, a festive hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating, and an ornament craft. Santa, the guest of honor, will also make an appearance to take pictures with all the kids. Children 1 year and under are free.

PJs & Pizza with Santa

Saturday, November 30 12:00 - 2:00 pm

Community Center All Ages

R/NR Fee: $22/$32

Registration Code: 16697

Come out in your PJs and treat the whole family to a magical afternoon with Santa! The afternoon will be filled with yummy pizza, a festive hot cocoa bar, cookie decorating, and an ornament craft. Santa, the guest of honor, will also make an appearance to take pictures with all the kids. Children 1 years & under are free.

Amenities

The Reef

S Zero depth entry leisure pool

S Variety of water play features

S Water walk

S Current channel

Parking & Trails

The Cove

S Eight 25 yard lane lap pool

S Diving boards and drop slide

S Climbing wall

S Accessible entry

Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center is accessible by walking or biking the trail system and by car with plenty of bike racks and parking in front of the building.

Hours of Operation

Open Swim: August 10 - 18

Monday - Friday 4:00 - 7:30 pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Admission

Other Amenities

S Splish & Splash body flume slides

S Plenty of deck and lawn seating

S Shade sails and cabanas

S Locker rooms

S Snack Shack with plaza seating

S The Oasis party room

S Sand Volleyball Courts (located outside of Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center)

Open Swim: August 19 - September 2

Monday - Friday Closed

Saturday 10:00 am - 6:30 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Labor Day 11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Daily Admission Resident Non-Resident

Youth / Adult / Senior

Punch Pass 10 Visits

$10 $13

$90 $120

Children 2 years and under are free. To qualify for resident rates an individual must reside within the boundaries of the Cary Park District. Residents support the Park District through tax dollars. While boundaries of other taxing bodies in the community are different, you may confirm whether you are a Cary Park District resident by looking at your tax bill under the taxing bodies you support.

The Snack Shack will close 1 hour before Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center closes for the day. Guests must leave the facility 30-minutes after the closing announcement.

in advance for abiding by all the rules.

Rentals

Cabana Rental

Rent one of our eight cabanas and enjoy a vacation-like experience. Each cabana features 2 loungers, 2 chairs, a table, and water. Plus, order from the concession stand from the comfort of your cabana. Our guest service staff will bring your order for you to enjoy. Fee below is per time slot.

How to Rent

To rent a cabana please complete a Sunburst Bay Cabana Rental Application.

To rent the Oasis or to schedule an after hours pool rental, please complete a Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center Rental Application.

Oasis Party Room

Rent the Oasis for your summer gathering. The Oasis holds up to 40 people. It also includes a refrigerator with freezer, sink, microwave, and counter space to prepare for your gathering. Tables and chairs are included and can be set up to your specifications. Swimming is an additional fee. R/NR Fee: $50/$75 per hour

Forms are found at carypark.com. All rentals (except for cabanas) should be scheduled 7 days prior to your rental date.

Home of the Cary-Grove High School Golf Team!

Foxford Hills Golf Club features 18 distinctly spectacular holes, a bright and airy wellstocked pro shop, tasty bar-and-grill fare in our restaurant, and friendly, attentive customer service. The course has matured beautifully since its opening in 2002 and is heralded as a must-play in the Chicagoland area. Recently awarded 4 STARS by Golf Digest, Foxford Hills offers exceptional quality resort-style golf right here in Cary at a fraction of resort-golf greens fees.

2025 Season Pass Program

For those avid golfers looking to play a lot of golf, purchase a season pass at Foxford Hills. Both 7-day and 5-day passes are available with the best price on the market. Price includes golf and cart. Junior cart restrictions apply for those golfers who are under the age of 16. A valid driver’s license is required. Make your purchase at the pro shop.

Monday - Sunday (7 - Day Pass)

This season pass option allows for play on weekdays and weekends and includes golf and cart. All pass holders must make a reservation and check-in at the pro shop. Restrictions apply.

Junior - age 19 - 22

Junior - age 18 & under (Saturday, Sunday & holidays; After 3:00 pm Monday - Friday)

Monday - Friday (5 - Day Pass)

This season pass option allows for play Monday - Friday and includes golf and cart. All pass holders must make a reservation and check-in at the pro shop. Restrictions apply.

FOXFORD HILLS GOLF CLUB

Ride Along Only (Availability Only)

Weekend Permanent Tee Times for 2025

Make Foxford Hills Golf Club your home for the 2025 golf season. Registration to reserve your time begins November 30. Current permanent tee time holders will have the opportunity to renew their times from the previous year until February 28. Our permanent tee time program runs 22 weeks on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6:00 - 8:30 am. Permanent tee times begin the weekend of April 12 and 13 and end the weekend of August 30 and 31.

Tee Time Reservations

Tee times may be made thirty (30) days in advance with a major credit card. MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express are accepted.

Dress Code

Attire must be in keeping with the standards of the sport. Attire not permitted includes, but is not limited to, bathing suits, cutoffs, and sandals. Foxford Hills Golf Club is a non-metal or soft spike facility.

Pace of Play

Players are to maintain the pace of play guidelines established by the Club. The average pace of play at Foxford Hills Golf Club is 4 hours 30 minutes.

Tournaments

Turkey Shoot #1 - October 26

Shotgun start at 9:00 am. $85 per person includes golf, cart, driving range, and dinner.

Turkey Shoot #2 - November 2

Shotgun start at 9:00 am. $85 per person includes golf, cart, driving range, and dinner.

Private Golf Lessons

Keep your golf game tuned up heading into winter. Private lessons available with our PGA Golf Professionals, Charlie Kane and Jim Tinker. Contact the golf shop at 847.639.0400.

Parties & “After 7”

For parties and formal functions, Foxford Hills Golf Club offers a club atmosphere that is perfect for groups of up to 75 guests. Whether you select buffet style, family style or a custom package, our staff will do all the work so you can enjoy your day. Possible events include rehearsal dinners, showers, breakfasts, luncheons, casual dinners, business meetings, corporate events and golf outings.

Gift Cards

Get your golfer the gift he or she will love! A Foxford Hills gift card makes the perfect gift for birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or any day. Make your purchase at the Foxford Hills Golf Club Clubhouse.

Spring Scramble - April 5, 2025

Shotgun start at 9:00 am. $90 per person includes golf, cart, driving range, and dinner.

Cary Park Foundation Moonlight Golf Outing

Host your next event at the Cary Park District

Cary Park District facilities and picnic shelters are available for rent for bridal and baby showers, holiday, birthday and anniversary parties, reunions, luncheons, seminars, trainings, and business meetings. They are also perfect for summer picnics and outings. Alcohol may be served with a permit and an additional fee.

For more information about renting Park District facilities or park amenities, visit our website at carypark.com or call 847.639.6100.

Community Center

The Community Center offers eight rooms that can accommodate smallto-medium-sized groups. A warm and welcoming environment, along with friendly staff set the stage for any event. Additional amenities including a kitchen, PA system, and AV rental are also available. The Community Center also offers free WiFi.

Oak Room

$10 - $75/hour

As the largest room in the Community Center, the Oak Room, can seat up to 200 guests with auditorium seating and 100 guests with table seating. Great for parties and trainings, the Oak Room is located on the main floor, has kitchen access, and is outfitted with audiovisual equipment.

Also available for rent are the Ivy Senior Room and the Dance Studio. $10 - $40/hour

Hickory Room

$10 - $40/hour

The Hickory Room can accommodate up to 30 guests. This room features a tile floor, outdoor views, and is adjacent to a restroom.

Maple & Birch Rooms

$10 - $40/hour

These two rooms can accommodate up to 40 guests each. The Maple Room is carpeted and the Birch Room has a tile floor.

Picnic Shelter, Bandshell, and Athletic Field Rentals

Jaycee Park Picnic Shelter

R/NR Fee = $50 - $100 per rental

The shelter is available for rent from 9:00 am to dusk between the first weekend in May and the end of September. The shelter contains picnic tables and garbage cans. Electric is available upon request. Washroom facilities are also available.

Kaper Park Picnic Shelter

R/NR Fee = $100 - $200 per rental

This shelter is available for rent Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to dusk and Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and 4:00 - 8:00 pm. The shelter has 8 picnic tables and garbage cans. Electric is available upon request. Restrooms are available adjacent to the shelter.

Lions Park Picnic Shelters

R/NR Fee = $50 - $200 per rental

Three shelters are available for rent from 9:00 am to dusk between the first weekend in May and the end of September. Each shelter has a solid roof, picnic tables, garbage cans, and electric. Portable washroom facilities are located within the park.

Security deposits are applied to all shelter rentals. Basic shelter ($100), shelter with alcohol ($225), multiple shelters with alcohol and other requests ($350).

Lions Park Rotary Bandshell

R/NR Fee = $300 - $450 per rental

The bandshell has a covered stage with electrical hookup capability that is available upon request. Lawn seating is available on the adjacent hill. Portable washroom facilities are available within the park. The security deposit listed above also applies to the bandshell rental.

Athletic Fields and Courts

R/NR Fee = $25/$50 per hour

Soccer fields and baseball/softball fields are located at different park sites. Lights are available on certain fields for an additional fee.

PARK & FACILITY RENTALS

$10 Student Fitness Membership

December 7, 2024 - January 18, 2025

Great for students who want to stay active while on winter break!

A membership to the Fitness Center provides you with access to the cardio and strength rooms. All members must bring their pass and scan in each time they use the Fitness Center.

Fitness Center Features

The Fitness Center offers a variety of cardio and weight training equipment including:

l Treadmills

l Ellipticals

l Recumbent bikes

l Upright bikes

l Stepper

l Abdominal

l Lat pulldown

l Seated leg curl

l Rear delt/Pec fly

l Lateral X

l Leg Press

l Leg Extension/Curl

l Hip Abductor/Adductor

l Multi Press

l Lat/Row

l Ab/Back

l Bicep Curl/Tricep Extension

l Functional Trainer

l Smith Machine

l Locker rooms with showers

Fitness Center Usage Policy

Members must be 15 years or older to use the Fitness Center. Youth ages 15 - 17 years old must have signed consent of a parent or guardian to use the Fitness Center. Persons 55 years and older may receive the senior membership rate.

Corporate Rates

Would you like your employees to take advantage of the Fitness Center? The Park District offers corporate rates for businesses. Contact the Cary Park District at 847.639.6100 for more information.

5 - 10 people: $975 16 - 20 people: $1579

11 - 15 people: $1315 21+ people: $71/person

Replacement Fitness Pass

Lost or stolen fitness passes must be replaced. Replacement passes are $10 each.

Personal Training

New virtual personal training now available!

Are you new to working out? Do you need some motivation and encouragement to help you reach your fitness goals?

No matter what your current level of fitness is, a personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals. Whether it’s to lose weight, tone up, improve your health or gain sport-specific improvement, a trainer can help design a program to meet your needs.

A fitness assessment is required before signing up for a personal training session. All personal training packages expire 6-months from the date of purchase.

Fitness Assessment

A fitness assessment is a confidential all-inclusive review of your current health and fitness levels. A certified trainer will meet with you to review your cardiovascular fitness, body composition/body fat percentage, flexibility, blood pressure and muscle strength/endurance. The trainer will discuss the results with you.

A fitness assessment is required before signing up for a personal training session. After registration, you will be contacted by a personal trainer to schedule an appointment.

Code: 15403 Fee: $45

Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies is available to qualified veterans for one year Fitness Center membership, up to 15 one hour personal training sessions and monthly networking events. Intake and qualifications are taken through Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA).

5 sessions

10 sessions

Turn to page 57 for more information on the Healthy Minds Healthy Bodies program. You can also contact Sara Kelly at the Park District for more information 847.639.6100.

Give the Gift of Fitness!

Give someone you care about the gift of fitness. Gift certificates are available for annual memberships and personal training sessions. Give the gift of health and wellness today!

Name:

Address:

Date:

Be Our Guest!

Use this coupon for one free visit to the Cary Park District Fitness Center.

Expires December 31, 2024

Bolly Dance Express

Inspired by the glam and glitz of Bollywood, get a great cardio workout as you dance your way to fitness with Bollywood hits and other pop songs. Have fun while getting a full body workout.

Fit at Fifty+

This class is designed for those over 50 or for those who are beginning their fitness journey. Students will participate in cardio, balance, flexibility, coordination, and muscle toning activities while having fun.

Gentle Yoga/Pilates

Gently start your morning with light yoga stretches and breathing. From there we will tone the body with effective Pilates exercises to strengthen the core and all the muscles in your body. The class will finish with a full body stretch combined with breathing exercises.

MixxedFit®

MixxedFit® is a dance fitness program that combines explosive movements with bodyweight toning. MixxedFit’s mission is to bring the people together through fitness while serving the community.

Pilates

This mat-based workout is designed to engage the mind and work the entire body. Fluid movements will develop core strength plus, increase flexibility while improving balance and posture. All levels welcome.

Senior Strong

This fun class consists of a series of age appropriate moves to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and agility. Enjoy camaraderie with your peers while getting fit and improving your health. Anyone over 55 years of age is welcome. Must be able to stand without assistance.

STRONG

Sculpt all muscle groups using a variety of equipment. Gain balance, core, and strength and leave each class feeling strong. All levels welcome.

Download the Cary Park District App

Have the Group Fitness Schedule at your fingertips! Each season’s schedule will be on the Cary Park District App. Know which classes are offered and when. Download the app from your app store.

Yoga

Increase awareness of your mind and body as well as your overall physical fitness. This class focuses on the classic poses, building on the basics with emphasis on alignment of the standing, sitting, and twisting poses. Detailed instruction helps you achieve each pose for all levels.

Yoga for All

Reduce stress and build a healthier body! This class includes Hatha yoga postures, techniques, and sequences for flexibility, strength, postural alignment, increased energy, and overall health. This class is a drop-in class. Registration is not required. Please pay the R/NR drop in fee of $10/$15 at the front desk before each class. Punch cards and Unlimited Fitness Passes cannot be used for this class.

Yoga Sculpt

This yoga-based workout is a mix of strength training and yoga to improve flexibility, mental clarity, and endurance. By combining yoga with light hand weights and other props, this workout will help increase lung function, strengthen bones, and build muscle.

Zumba®

Take the “work” out of workout by mixing low and high-intensity moves for a calorie-burning dance fitness party. This class combines all elements of fitness - cardio, muscle-conditioning, balance, and flexibility.

l Different Drummer

Different Drummer is cardio drumming that is a unique sensory and motor skill class. Drumsticks are used for toning and participants can be seated or standing.

l Zumba® Toning

Lightweight maraca-like toning sticks will be used to enhance rhythm and coordination while toning arms, core, and lower body for a portion of the class.

(n/c 11/29) 8:00-9:10 am

$10/$15 drop in Pilates

Zumba® & Zumba® Toning

11/16 - 1/4 (n/c 11/30) 8:45-9:45

- 1/5

R/NR FEE: $8/$12; This fee is payable at the Community Center Front Desk before the class begins.

Purchase a punch card and have your card validated by the instructor before each class. Punch cards expire two months from the date of purchase.

Fitness Dance Parties

Join our group fitness instructors as they take turns leading a one-of-a-kind dance aerobics party! Grab your friends and have a blast working out, the class ends with camaraderie and a raffle drawing.

Location: Community Center

R/NR Fee: $12/$18 per party Min/Max: 4/12

Halloween Black Light Party Friday, October 25 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Registration code: 16621

or want a flexible fitness schedule, this is for you!

New Year’s Dance Bash Friday, December 27 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Registration code: 16622

Toddler Time

18 - 36 months with parent/caregiver CF

Here is a chance to spend quality time with your child enjoying an interactive program that includes circle time and free play. Your child will learn and grow through stories, songs, and visual stimulation. Socialize with other parents and children. No class 11/28

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

Min/Max: 4/6

Little Sprouts

Age 3 years (must be 3 years old by 11/1/24) CF Children will learn independence through hands on activities that are designed to promote each child’s physical, creative, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. This program provides activities such as art, music, circle time, manipulatives, and dramatic play to enhance your child’s independence through learning. Register for one or both days. No class 10/14, 11/25, and 11/27

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 5/12

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

Twos On Their Own

Age 2 years

This program provides the opportunity for children to experience independence in a small and supportive setting. Through songs, stories, crafts, and free play, children will learn socialization, independence, and early cognitive skills. Register for one or both days. No class 11/26 and 11/28

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

5/12

Baby Rock

Age 3 - 12 months (non-walkers) with parent/caregiver CF Wiggle and giggle with Baby Rock! A unique combination of sensory experiences with stimulating music and exercises to help strengthen and stretch your baby. Activities include sing alongs, exposure to simple instruments and sensory props, bean bag massages, motion exercises, bubbles, and more. Please bring a blanket or mat and get ready for a rockin’ good time with your tiniest dancer. No class 11/27

Location: Community Center (Wed. AM class)

Village of Lake in the Hills (Wed. PM class)

600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills

Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids Staff

Min/Max: 3/10

16516 W 9/11-10/16 11:10-11:40 am $60/$90

16518 W 9/11-10/16 4:40-5:10 pm $60/$90

16517 W 10/30-12/11 11:10-11:40 am $60/$90

16519 W 10/30-12/11 4:40-5:10 pm $60/$90

Tot Rock / Kid Rock

Age 1 - 3 years with parent/caregiver CF Maracas and clackers and tambourines, too: it’s musical fun just for you! Our active, music based, creative play programs include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills, and more! Structured activities are age appropriate by class and include us of engaging rhythm instruments, movement props, and sensory materials. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine! No class 11/27

Location: Community Center (Wed. AM class)

Village of Lake in the Hills (Wed. PM class)

600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids Staff Min/Max: 4/12

Tot Rock (12 - 30 months with parent/caregiver)

16520 W 9/11-10/16 9:30-10:10 am

pm $68/$102

Kid Rock (Ages 2 - 3 years with parent/caregiver)

16524 W 9/11-10/16 10:15-10:55 am $68/$102

16525 W 9/11-10/16 6:00-6:40 pm $68/$102

W 10/30-12/11 10:15-10:55 am $68/$102

W 10/30-12/11 6:00-6:40 pm $68/$102

Make

Your Own Superhero Costume

Age 3 - 5 years with parent/caregiver CF Sing, create, and play with Miss Carol. Why buy a superhero costume for Halloween when you can have fun creatiing your own? Join Miss Carol to make your own mask and cape, just bring your superpowers!

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 4/8 couples

Instructor: Carol Lange CODE

16529 Sa 10/12 9:15-10:00 am $20/$30

All Aboard the Holiday Express

Age 3 - 5 years with parent/caregiver CF Sing, create, and play with Miss Carol. We’ll start with professional storyteller, Thom Lange, telling the story of a magical train ride to the North Pole. Next we will make holiday crafts and finish with hot cocoa and cookies. Please wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffy.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 4/8 couples

Instructor: Carol Lange

16528 F 12/13 9:00-10:00 am $20/$30

EARLY CHILDHOOD

Our Program Goals

l Provide opportunities to explore, play, experiment, and problem solve through teacher directed and student initiated activities based on curriculum aligned with Illinois Early Learning Standards.

l Promote a child’s sense of individual worth and belonging as part of a group and community.

l Create a language, math, and science rich environment that understands and meets the developmental needs of each child socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually through literature, cooperative learning, and dramatic play.

The philosophy of the Cary Park District Preschool is to create a positive, sensitive, and responsive environment to help children feel valued and grow with each learning experience. Through developmentally appropriate activities, we foster physical, social-emotional, and cognitive growth while promoting a lifetime love of learning.

l Establish parent communication through daily conversations, conferences, and progress reports encouraging a home to school connection through nurturing positive relationships

l Promote awareness of the larger community with visitors and field trips. Field trips and guest visitors are planned to extend your child’s learning experiences, enhancing their understanding of their environment, their community, themselves, and the world around them through hands-on discovery and exploration.

l Follow the guidelines for kindergarten readiness skills.

Registration

Registration for the 2024/2025 School Year

Registration is accepted online or in-person at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. A $65 non-refundable registration fee and the first month’s tuition is due at the time of registration. A mutiple child discount is available. All children must be completely toilet trained and independent in the bathroom (no pull-ups).

If you have any questions regarding registration, or wish to schedule a visit please contact Nancy Herbster, Preschool Director at 847.639.7448.

2024/2025 School Year Schedule of Classes

3-year old Program (Must be 3 by 9/1/24) TWTH 9:00 - 11:30 am $235/$294 per month 3-year old Program (Must be 3 by 12/31/24) TTH 9:00 - 11:30 am $205/$256 per month

MWF 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $215/$269 per month

4-year old Program (Must be 4 by 9/1/24)

TWTH 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $240/$300 per month

M-TH 9:15 - 11:45 am $265/$331 per month

M-F 8:45 - 11:15 am $295/$369 per month

Your Party Can Be OUT OF THIS WORLD!

Your child’s next birthday party can be a “piece-of-cake” when you let the Cary Park District do all the work! Pick the perfect theme for your child’s special day and we’ll make sure your party is unique, fun, and memorable.

choose your THEME

Be a Sports Star Party

Ages 5-7 | Maximum 15 Guests

This party is perfect for all young athletes. Play all kinds of sports such as basketball, soccer and other fun games that keep your child and guests having a “ball”. Includes: 2 hour party, 1 hour instructed activity by a sports instructor, cupcakes, juice boxes, plates, and napkins.

Build a Buddy

Ages 5 & up | Maximum 15 Guestsadd additional guests up to 24 for extra cost Guests will build their very own stuffed animal and decorate a bag to bring home their new furry friend! Includes: 2 hour party, 1 hour of buddy building with a party attendant, cupcakes, juice boxes, plates, and napkins.

Magic Party

Ages 5 & up | Maximum 25 Guests

Abracadabra! This party is wonderful if your child is into the mystery of magic. Invite all your friends to a magic show put on by a real magician! Includes: 2 hour party, 1 hour magic show, cupcakes, juice boxes, plates, and napkins.

Mini Master Chef

Ages 5 & up | Maximum 10 Guests

Bon-a-petit! This party is ideal for all those little chefs and bakers! All mini chefs will have a blast assembling their own mini pizzas. While pizzas are cooking, guests will decorate their own cupcakes.

Includes: 2 hour party, 1 hour of instructed activity with a party attendant, cupcakes, juice boxes, plates, and napkins.

Nerf Party

Ages 5 - 7 years | Maximum 15 Guests

This party is perfect for those young adventure seekers out there who love the thrill and adventure of nerf battles and nerf games.

Includes: 2 hour party, 1 hour instructed activity by a sports instructor, cupcakes, juice boxes, plates, and napkins.

Chess Scholars

Ages 5 - 13 years

Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! 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. This program is a coop with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department. No class 11/25

Location: Community Center (September session) Grand Oaks Recreation Center (Nov. session) 1401 West Route 176, Crystal Lake

Instructor: Chess Scholar Coach Min/Max: 8/16

STEAM

Grades K - 5th

This exciting program from Afterschool Enrichment solutions brings together elements of science, art, and math in a handson, action-packed environment. Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary. This program is a co-op with Crystal Lake Park District and the Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department. No class 11/27

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Dr., Crystal Lake

Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions Staff

Min/Max: 8/16

Let’s Code It! - Digital Design

Grades 2nd - 8th

Magic Class

Ages 5 - 12 years

Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. 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. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are taught each session.

Location: Rotary Building, 431 Walkup, Crystal Lake

Instructor: Magic of Gary Kantor Min/Max: 1/10

In this exciting new coding class from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, take a deep dive into computer programming with the web-based platform Tynker! A computer or tablet is required.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 8/16

Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions Staff

16567 W 9/11-10/16 6:30-7:30 pm

Cyber-Crawler Robot

Ages 7 - 11 years

Build and take home your very own Cyber-Crawler Robot! This smart coding robotics kit entertains and teaches programming skills to inquisitive young future robotic engineers. With the aid of your instructor, you will each assemble your own robot that consists of 76 pieces. Once completed, a simple pressbutton programming keypad embedded on its cranium will send your Cyber-Crawler on its way! You can design obstacles and maze courses with your classmates and see how far you can go.

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Dr., Crystal Lake Instructor: Minds in Motion Instructor Min/Max: 1/10

Electricity & Magnetmania

Grades 2nd - 8th

Learn about electronics, magnetism, and more in this fun and educational hands-on workshop! Take part in our Minds in Motion electronic lab and take home your very own circuit kit. With the aid of your instructor, simply follow the colorful pictures in your manual to build up to 100 exciting projects such as a flying saucer, alarm, and doorbell. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Watch electricity being produced by handheld generator and take part in a cool activity involving a very powerful magnet. Behold a special magnetic top levitating and much more.

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Dr., Crystal Lake

Instructor: Minds in Motion Instructor Min/Max: 1/10

Little Veterinarian School (Dog)

Ages 4 - 6 years

After “adopting” their own plush puppy, students will roleplay the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make helathy treats, and vaccinate their dog. This program is a co-op with Crystal Lake Park District and the Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department. No class 11/26

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Dr., Crystal Lake Instructor: Little Medical School Staff Min/Max: 8/16

YOUTH

Wilderness Medicine

Ages 6 - 10 years EB

Students will explore some of the dangers in the wild such as bug bites, snake bites, and poisonous plants. These future emergency medics will learn how to splint a broken leg, tie a tourniquet, filter dirty water, the effects of hypothermia, and 20 ways to use a bandana in emergencies. This program is a co-op with Crystal Lake Park District and the Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department. No class 11/26

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Dr., Crystal Lake Instructor: Little Medical School Staff Min/Max: 8/16

Fishing Basics

Ages 2 - 6 years with parent/caregiver

Spend an evening at Jaycee Park Pond with your child in this parent/child fishing class! This class will teach you and your child the basics of casting, unhooking fish, and baiting the hook. All equipment, supplies, and bait will be provided. No experience necessary. Only one registration is required per family.

Location: Jaycee Park Pavilion

Instructor: Get Hooked Instructor Min/Max: 5/15

Fishing Basics 101

Ages 6 - 18 years

Enjoy an evening with friends on the water! This class will teach you the basics of casting, unhooking fish, and baiting the hook. All equipment, supplies, and bait will be provided. No experience necessary.

Location: Jaycee Park Pavilion

Instructor: Get Hooked Instructor Min/Max: 5/15

The Thrills and Chills of Fall Ice Cream

Life Coaching for Kids Lab

Ages 5 - 13 years

YOUTH

We are building self-esteem through ice cream this fall season! Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build confidence. Kids can become experts on this billion-dollar industry as they work in a team to make a batch of homemade fall-themed ice cream in a bag. Think flavors like Apple Cider Donut, Monster Mash Marshmallow, Creepy Clown Cinnamon, and Gooey Gummy Worms! Also, explore the science and history of the beloved amusement park treats, Dippin’ Dots, waffle cones, and the first novelty ice cream bar on a stick. Then sit down for the most outrageous autumn ice cream eating contest in town. This is a child’s dream class and all about putting the fun back into learning. This class will be sticky, please dress accordingly. Themed souvenirs included. This is a co-op program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department.

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Drive, Crystal Lake Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Min/Max: 9/22

Halloween Gore-tastic Life Coaching Hour

Ages 5 - 13 years

EB Halloween is in the air! Investigate what makes Halloween so chilling in this electrifying STEM workshop. Kids have fun with weird and horrifying Halloween concepts like puking pumpkins, fizzing ghosts, static powered witches, a kitchen science blood lab, spook-tacular Halloween pranks, a haunted fall carnival, eek estimation jar, and more ghoulish Halloween exploration! Kids will have such a creepy blast; they won’t even realize they are building self-esteem, boosting their socialization, and acquiring new science concepts! Guaranteed Oooohs and Ahhhhs during this haunted lab experience! Themed souvenirs included. This is a co-op program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Min/Max: 9/22

Hilarious Holiday Party Communication

Lab

- Coaching for Kids Lab

Ages 6 - 13 years

Have the

Slime of Your Life - Autumn

Stretchy Life Coaching for Kids Lab

Ages 5 - 13 years

The leaves are already starting to change colors and fall! It’s time to let go of what didn’t work last school year and have stretchy thinking about what can happen this year. Let’s make slime to celebrate our new growth mindset! Stretch your slime, stretch your thinking! Color your slime the gorgeous palate of leaves…golds, reds, and oranges will make your slime spectacular. Then top it off with a sensational scent like pumpkin pie, marshmallow fireside, night sky, maple-bacon pancakes, caramel apples and more! Kids will pack away their slime in a fall souvenir jar as they listen to a stretchy thinking bonus lesson from a life coach. This is a co-op program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department.

Location: Woodscreek, 1420 Willow Tree Drive, Crystal Lake Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Min/Max: 9/22

16577 W 9/18 5:30-6:30 pm $35/$53

EB Nobody wants ants at their picnic! We also don’t want A.N.T.S. (an acronym forAautomatic Negative Thought System) in our day-to-day life. When we are anxious or sad in life, negative thoughts tend to crawl into our mind. Let’s not end the summer feeling this way! This workshop will teach how to flip A.N.T.S. off your party of life and proceed with a positive outlook into the school year. Dramatizations and highly motivating group games facilitated by a life coach like “Spritz It”, “Flip-a-roni”, and “Balloon Bust” will make this class memorable, meaningful, hilarious, and social. Themed souvenirs help reinforce the concepts from workshop-to-home. This is a coop program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Min/Max: 1/10

16579 Th 11/7 5:00-6:00 pm

Santa’s Snowstorm Lab Life Coaching for Kids

Ages 5 - 13 years

Let’s play with winter and socialize with new friends! 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 make a bubbling SNOWCANO! Winter truly is an avalanche of wild and wacky fun! Class will culminate with making an edible snowman with marshmallows. Kids keep the faux snow they make and will learn 15 creative STEM projects they can do at home with their fluffy pile. This is a co-op program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department.

Location: Spoerl Park Program Building 7610 Pingree Road, Crystal Lake

Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Min/Max: 9/22

Grinch Goo-tastic Holiday Slime Lab Life Coaching for Kids

Ages 5 - 13 years

Kids will have the slime of their life creating seasonal Grinch inspired slime. We will develop the soft skill of perseverance as we take the steps and patience needed to form stretchy slime. Our concoction lab will include all the colors of Christmas, Grinch hearts and “ornaments” as mix ins, along with winter scents that will make you feel like you are in the Grinch story! Imagine your slime smelling like a crackling fire, fragrant pine trees, candy canes, cranberry cheesecake, or a box of holiday chocolates. We will also play a slimy game to catch the Grinch before he steals our Christmas. This is crazy FUN to blow off some steam as kids get excited for winter break to arrive. Every participant will go home with the slime they made. Kids must be able to follow directions independently. This is a coop program with Crystal Lake Park District and Lake in the Hills Park & Recreation Department.

Location: Spoerl Park Program Building 7610 Pingree Road, Crystal Lake

Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Min/Max: 9/22

Zoom Languages Classes Spanish, French, Italian, and Japanese Classes for Children through Adults

Ages 3 years - Adults EB

Join us right from your living room as we explore new cultures and learn Spanish, French, Italian, or Japanese via Zoom! Younger children will learn through fun and interactive activities and music, while older children will learn phonetics to begin reading and writing in that language. Middle school, high school, and adult students will learn grammar, vocabulary, and practice conversational skills. Classes are taught live by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be e-mailed to participants before the first class. No class 10/31, 11/27, and 11/28

Location: Zoom (Virtual enjoy class from home) Instructor: Language in Arts Instructor Min/Max: 1/10

Spanish (Ages 3 - 6 years) 16582

ASL (American Sign Language) for all ages

Ages 9 months - Adults EB

Interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language or communicating with your young child through signing? Join us from the comfort and convenience of your living room as you learn to sign in a fun, interactive, and lively environment. Each session covers new material. Class is taught live on the Zoom platform by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before the first class. No class 10/9, 11/20, and 11/27.

Location: Zoom (Virtual enjoy class from home) Instructor: Language in Arts Instructor Min/Max: 1/10

Learn to Sign (Ages 13+)

Cartoon Drawing

Ages 6 - 12 years

Does your kiddo pair their doodles with a side of giggles? Then they’re ready for the zany world of Young Rembrandts Cartoon class! It’s where animals don more than just fur; they wear their personalities on their sleeves. From baseball-playing critters to ogres with the attitude, we’re diving deep into the art of exaggeration and expression. It’s not just a class; it’s a ticket to a laughter-filled learning experience. Enroll them today and watch their creativity soar and scores of giggles ensue!

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

Min/Max: 6/20

16625 Tu 9/10-10/29 5:30-6:30 pm $115/$173

Cartoon Drawing

Ages 6 - 12 years

This winter, spark your child’s imagination with a Young Rembrandts class! They’ll discover the power of exaggeration with cow expressions and elf expressions, perfect for conveying a whirlwind of emotions. Basketball fun will score big with sports fans, while baking sequence and decorating sequence promise seasonal fun and creativity. Gift your child the joy of learning and artistry. Enroll them in a Young Rembrandts Cartooning Class today and watch their creativity soar! No class 11/26

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Young Rembrandts

6/20

Kids Watercolor Workshop

Ages 7 - 18 years

Learn to mix and blend colors, control water, and use brush strokes for different effects. Kristen will present various watercolor paints, papers, and brushes throughout the program. Participants will have a great time exploring all that is watercolor painting while creating their own master piece.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Chasing Creativity with Kristen Min/Max: 5/20

Sa 11/2 9:30-11:00 am $25/$38

Ornament Painting Create & Play

Ages 14+ years

Learn various techniques to paint ball ornaments. Techniques include painting on the ornaments with acrylic paint and paint pens, to pouring paint in the ornaments and swirling them. Each painter will receive two ornaments, additional ornaments will be available for purchase.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Chasing Creativity with Kristen Min/Max: 5/20

VIP & Me Paint Party

Ages 5 years & older

This painting class promotes healthy bonding between a very important person (VIP) in a child’s life and that child through creative art! Join us for a special day that will leave a lifetime of memories. VIP and child each make one painting and when hung next to each other they create one masterpiece! Includes two canvases, paint, and all materials. One registration is good for VIP and child. Register to bring an additional child for only $10 more!

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 4/20

Instructor: Chasing Creativity with Kristen Henmueller

Fun Fall Owl

16629 Su 9/22 1:00-2:30 pm $45/$68 16630 Additional Child Charge $10/$10

Spooky Haunted House 16631 Sa 10/19 9:30-11:00 am $45/$68 16632 Additional Child Charge $10/$10

Turkey Tom!

16633 Su 11/24 1:00-2:30 pm $45/$68

16634 Additional Child Charge $10/$10

Christmas Gnome 16635 Su 12/8 1:00-2:30 pm $45/$68

16636 Additional Child Charge $10/$10

VISUAL ARTS

Do you know someone with a disability who would like to go out, have fun and make friends? Since 1976, NISRA has provided recreation programs for people with disabilities, and its mission is: enriching the lives of people with disabilities through meaningful recreation experiences. Socializing, building physical skills, learning, relaxation and fun are some of the benefits gained from participating in NISRA’s year-round activities. Sports, fitness, social, cultural, outdoor and preschool programs, along with camps, special events and trips offer enjoyment for children, teens and adults of all ability levels. NISRA also offers Special Olympics training and competition in 15 sports.

The Cary Park District and 12 other districts form NISRA. NISRA serves residents of McHenry County and parts of Cook, Kane and Lake Counties. Programs are provided in community facilities throughout the area.

NISRA staff assist our park district/recreation department staff with including residents with disabilities in our recreation programs. Call (815) 459-0737 with questions about inclusion, or contact the Cary Park District to register for a program.

NISRA’s full-time professional recreation staff hold college degrees in Therapeutic Recreation or related fields, along with various certifications. Part-time staff and volunteers help people with disabilities learn new skills and have fun. Do you have a talent to share and some time to give? Contact NISRA to learn more about part-time work or volunteering.

Ask for the NISRA brochure at the park district/recreation department office, call (815) 459-0737, or visit NISRA’s website at nisra.org for more information.

NISRA…serving residents with disabilities in:

Barrington Park District

Cary Park District

Crystal Lake Park District

Dundee Township Park District

City of Elgin

Hampshire Park District

City of Harvard

Huntley Park District

Village of Lake in the Hills

Marengo Park District

City of McHenry

Wauconda Park District

City of Woodstock

Dramatic Debut

Ages 3 - 5 years (not in school) EB

Let your imagination run wild with the world of drama and develop self-awareness, self-confidence, creativity, and group cooperation. This action-packed program explores drama through movement, imagination, group games, and story playing. Using puppets and props children practice and perform classic children’s stories. Learn to be “characters” and be comfortable pretending in class.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Cary Park District Staff

4/8

Children’s Theater Company of Cary Grades 2nd - 6th

Develop confidence, creativity, and stage presence while participating in a Cary Park District directed performance. Learn what it takes to make theater magic happen in a fun, yet driven environment. Students audition for a role in the play, are cast by the director, and will rehearse until show time. All students are guaranteed a speaking role in the play. Students will also play games while working on impromptu, projection, and listening skills. Students must be available for all rehearsals and the performance day. Tech week will take place 10/28-11/1. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled as needed. Performance date is November 1.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Cary Park District Staff Min/Max: 8/25

Dramatic Expression

Ages 5 - 7 years

This program introduces acting and beginning script reading through short plays and group games. Children develop verbal and physical acting skills, group coordination, and self-confidence in this fast-paced fun environment.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Cary Park District Staff

4/8

Baton Twirling

Ages 6 - 18 years

Learn twirls, dance and rhythmic ribbon moves, and perform in a parade and at a Luau party. Twirl a sparkly baton through your fingers and wear a shiny costume. Information on purchasing your baton will be given by the instructor on the first day of class. No class 9/28 and 11/30

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Jana Smith

Min/Max: 1/5

Musical Theater

Ages 6 - 18 years

Join the party as we sing, dance, and act. Students will have the opportunity for self-expression through theater games, dance fundamentals, and singing exercises. Students will be placed in age groups at the start of class, and work together as a team. Please wear jazz or ballet shoes or clean gym shoes and bring a closeable water bottle to class.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Holly Rose Moss

Min/Max: 4/8

Level 1

16642 Sa 9/14-12/7 2:00-2:45 pm $110/$165

Level 2

16643 Sa 9/14-12/7 3:00-3:45 pm $110/$165

Baton Twirling Party

Ages 6 - 12 years

Teen/Adult Beginner Ballet

Ages 13+ years

Make a rhythmic ribbon fly, dance and leap like a ballerina, and learn basic baton twirls and marching moves. All participants will get to keep the ribbon. Batons will be supplied for the session.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Jana Smith

Min/Max: 1/5

Baton Twirling for Adults

Ages 55+ years

Now is the time to try ballet! This body positive workshop will walk you through the fundamentals of ballet in an encouraging environment. Please wear ballet shoes or socks and bring a closeable water bottle to class. All levels of dance are welcome. Instructor will modify movements.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Holly Rose Moss

Min/Max: 4/8

16648 Su 9/8 3:45-5:15 pm $18/$27 16649 Su 9/22 3:45-5:15 pm $18/$27

Make a rhythmic ribbon fly, dance and leap like a ballerina, and learn basic baton twirls and marching moves. Batons will be supplied for the session.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Jana Smith

Min/Max: 1/5

16645 Th 10/17 1:00-2:00 pm $15/$22

INSPIRATION DANCE STUDIO

The Cary Park District dance program serves children 18 months18 years in a variety of new and exciting classes. Students will enjoy learning proper dance technique in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Our new set of instructors understand that every child is unique and will learn differently from their peers. Classes are always tailored to fit the needs of everyone enrolled. Dancers will learn to release their emotions, no matter what they are, through dance, perseverance, and most importantly fun!

Location

Classes will be held at the Cary Park District (CC), 255 Briargate Road, Cary or at Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center’s Oasis Room (SBAC), 1201 1st Street, Cary.

Payments/Fees

Class fees can be split into four equal payments for the fall season. If you choose to use the payment plan option, payments will be due on the following dates:

l September 9 l November 1

l October 1 l December 1

Fall Recital Information

Inspiration Dance Studio is currently waiting on final approval for a recital date. As soon as that date is confirmed, information will be released.

Class Selection

l Ages on class list are recommendations. If you are unsure which class your child should be in, please contact Chrissy Rossi (Dance Director) or Eric Barge (Program Manager).

l Inspiration Dance Studio reserves the right to adjust a dancers class to better suit their dance needs and abilities if instructor sees fit.

l For information regarding the fall season, please find the Parent/Dancer Manual at carypark.com.

Studio Information

For all detailed studio information, please find the Parent/ Dancer Manual at carypark.com.

Contact Information

l Chrissy Rossi, Dance Director: crossi@carypark.com

l Eric Barge, Program Manager: ebarge@carypark.com 847-639-6100 x 105

PERFORMING ARTS

ET KidZone is a quality before and after school program designed to provide a safe and engaging environment for kindergarten and elementary school children in Cary School District 26. ET KidZone participants will enjoy independent and organized activities in a supervised setting. Children will have the opportunity for indoor and outdoor play, activities such as crafts, group games, table activities, and time for homework and/or reading. A snack will be offered to participants in the afternoon.

ET KidZone is held at the following schools

l Briargate Elementary (1st - 5th grades)

l Deer Path Elementary (1st - 5th grades)

l Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center (Kindergarten only)

l Three Oaks Elementary (Dual Language Kindergarten and 1st - 5th grades)

Registration

Registration is accepted at carypark.com and at the Community Center. Please visit the ‘Forms’ section of the Park District website for the registration form, parent handbook, and additional forms that are required before your child can begin his or her first day of ET KidZone.

Schedule Changes & Refund Information

for the 2024/2025 School Year

l ET KidZone will continue to allow flexible scheduling options to meet families’ individual needs. However, schedule changes will need to be submitted in writing, via email, to the Recreation Program Manager by the 25th of each month for the upcoming month.

l Any requests to add days require a seven-business day wait period.

l Refunds or credits will not be given for missed days due to illness, vacation, or changes in schedules that are not submitted in writing by the 25th of the month prior.

Monthly Payments

Monthly payments are due on the 1st of each month. Payment options include monthly auto-payment, cash, check, and most major credit cards. The first month’s payment is due upon registration.

For additional information about the program, the complete ET KidZone Parent Handbook can be found on the Forms section of the Cary Park District website, carypark.com.

2024/2025 School Year Information

D26 Half Days/Noon Dismissal

ET KidZone will open on Cary School District 26 scheduled half days at noon and children will need to bring a sack lunch.

Day-Off School Programs

Day-Off School programs will be offered on select days when school is not in session. The Day-Off School programs are held at the Cary Park District Community Center from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and are a mix of scheduled field trips and/ or on-site activities. These programs have a separate registration and payment and will be advertised through the Park District website, social media, and through e-mail.

Day-Off School Programs

Due to program minimum/maximums, field trip deposits/ attendance confirmations, and staffing, please be aware of withdrawal guidelines for these programs.

l Refunds will only be issued if the program is canceled by the Park District for low enrollment or weather related issues.

l Refunds will not be issued for a withdrawal from a Day-Off School program.

l In the event of a withdrawal, a credit to your Park District account will only be issued in accordance to the specific Withdrawal By dates listed in the grid below. Credits will not be issued after the Withdraw By date.

What Families are Saying About the ET KidZone Program

“The staff are friendly and provide a variety of things for the kids to do which keeps them engaged.”

“My child has been able to meet new friends and has become a little more outgoing. She loves all of the arts and crafts that are offered and really appreciates that the staff take time to be with her.”

“My daughter has some unstructured playtime before and after school. She is able to decompress a little before having to do homework or other activities.”

Taken from the 2023/2024 school year parent survey.

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ADULT

Forest Bathing Walk

Adults CF

Take part in a slow, mindful walk that will help you awaken your senses and connect with nature. There are plenty of benefits to immersing yourself in nature through a forest therapy walk, also called forest bathing. You can reduce stress, lower blood pressure, boost immunity, and increase feelings of calm and gratitude. The walk is not strenuous and covers less than a half mile. Participants will be guided through a series of gentle invitations to slow down, be present, and explore nature through the senses. The program will finish with a “forest tea” featuring tea made from locally harvested plants. Each walk will be different, feel free to register for more than one.

Location: Sands Main Street Prairie

Instructor: Jennifer Boudart

Min/Max: 5/15

CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE

16505 Sa 10/5 9:00-11:00 am $30/$45

Intro to Meditation & Mindfulness

Adults CF

Are you looking to cultivate a little peace, clarity, and serenity in a tumultuous world? Whether you are a seasoned meditator or new to meditation, discover practical methods to alleviate stress and enhance focus in a welcoming environment. Expert-led sessions offer tailored techniques for stress relief and heightened focus, fostering a nurturing atmosphere. Immerse yourself in tranquility, surrounded by like-minded individuals, and embrace the timeless benefits of mindfulness. Guided by Tyadg McGauley, a distinguished Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga Instructor certified by NCCTP and YACEP. With over 15-years of expertise, Tyadg offers a unique blend of knowledge and experience to enrich your practice.

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Tyadg McGauley

Min/Max: 4/10

Fall Softball League - Men’s Recreational Adults

Get your team together and compete in a recreational softball league. Depending on the number of teams, games are played at Lions Park with game times at 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. Each team will play each other twice. The number of teams registered in a particular league determines league formats. Post season playoffs are planned for the league.

Registration packets are available in the Athletics section at carypark.com and at the Community Center. A manager’s meeting will be scheduled on the first night of the league at the fields.

Teams must be able to make all time slots available for play; there are no requests for specific game times. This league is sanctioned by the National Softball Association (NSA). 60% of the roster must reside within the Cary Park District boundaries to receive the resident rate.

* Non-resident fee determined when roster is submitted.

PUZZLE MANIA

Looking for a fun time with friends and family? Put together a team of up to 4 adults and register for Puzzle Mania, a jigsaw puzzle tournament! Teams will race against each other to finish the same 500-piece custom Cary Park District puzzle. Bring snacks and enjoy working together to complete the puzzle. Prizes will be given to the winning team.

Ages 18 & older Min/Max Teams 4/8

Sunday, October 20 1:00-4:00 pm

Community Center $30 per team

Registration Deadline: October 10

Registration Code: 16504

Game Rules

Friday, November 15 6:00-9:00 pm

Community Center $30 per team

Registration Deadline: November 5

Registration Code: 16624

• Teams are made up of 2-4 adults, 18 years and older.

• Only one representative from the team needs to register.

• All team members will sign in on the day of the competition.

• Tables will be selected by teams on a first come first serve basis.

• Each team will have an identical 500-piece puzzle. Puzzles are to remain in the sealed bag in the middle of the table until the competition supervisor indicates that it is time to start.

• No aids are to be used or outside assistance from non-team members.

• Any questions about the rules or issues regarding enforcement of the rules should be brought to the attention of the competition supervisor.

• Members of the public will be permitted to observe but not allowed to disturb or help teams.

• Each team can take home their puzzle at the end of the competition.

Breaks

• Team members are permitted to take breaks throughout the competition as needed.

• Teams are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks to the competition.

• Team members should not distract other team members.

• In the event of an emergency, the time clock will be paused and work on the puzzles will cease until the competition supervisor declares time can resume.

Winning & Awards

• The first team to complete the puzzle (all pieces assembled correctly) will be declared the winner.

• If time runs out before a team completes their puzzle, the team with the fewest “loose” pieces will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, a 5-minute sudden death round will be conducted and loose pieces will be counted again.

• The decision of the competition supervisor is final!

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Dog Park at Hoffman Park

“It’s very convenient, clean, and a wonderful place to exercise our dog.”

“The dog park is just the right size. Big enough that the dogs can really stretch their legs, but not so big that you can’t keep tabs on the activity throughout the park.”

– Comments taken from Dog Park Member Surveys.

Dog Park User Fees

*Annual Fee featuring

• 18-acre fenced-in dog park that includes a mowed grassy open play area, a field meadow, and a tall grass area with walking trails

• A separate fenced-in small dog area

• Separate training areas for owners to acclimate dogs that are off-leash for the first time

• Restrooms

• Agility course

guidelines for use and forms needed to register your dog to use the park visit

Fur-ever Companion Memorial Plaques

Whether your dog was your companion, best friend, secret keeper, buddy, comfort, or anything in between, we have a unique opportunity to remember him or her with a commemorative memorial plaque at one of his or her favorite places to play - the Hoffman Park Dog Park. Each plaque will become part of the rainbow that will be affixed to the fence inside the park.

Become Part of our Next Installation

To become part of the next installation this summer, complete the Dog Park Memorial Plaque Form found online. Forms are also available at carypark.com and at the Community Center. To be a part of the next installation, forms are due by September 30 and will be installed in October.

Adult Tot Sports

Ages 2 - 4 years and parent/caregiver

Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parent or caregiver participation required.

Location: Kaper Park

Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff

Total Sports

Ages 5 - 7 years

Min/Max: 5/15

Adult Tot Ninja Warriors

Ages 3 - 4 years and parent/caregiver

Leap, hop, skip, and run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. Parents and tots have fun in this movement based class that challenges your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. We will also play group games to further challenge Ninja skills. Parents or caregiver participation required. No class 10/14

Location: Community Center

Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff Min/Max: 5/15 CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE

Mini Ninja

Develop new skills and confidence in a total sports class! This class features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play popular running and group games.

Location: Kaper Park

Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff

Min/Max: 5/15

Ages 5 - 6 years

EB Leap, hop, skip, and run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement based class will challenge your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects. No class 10/14

Location: Community Center Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff Min/Max: 5/15

Volleyball Training - Balanced Buddies

Grades 1st - 8th

EB Balance Buddies Volleyball Training is for beginner boys and girls volleyball players. The focus of the sessions will be on the techniques and fundamentals of basic volleyball skills. Skills taught will be passing, setting, serving and attacking with age-appropriate differentiation and drills.

Location: Trinity Oaks Christian Academy CODE

Youth Soccer

Ages 3 - 6 years

Introduce your child to the sport of soccer. Children will run, kick, and learn the game. This fun program will allow your child to release energy, make friends, and keep moving. Players will be placed on a team prior to the first practice. Each participant should bring shin guards and will receive a t-shirt. Registration deadline is 8/28. Make up day is scheduled for 10/12.

Location: Lions Park Soccer Fields

Instructor: Cary Park District Staff Min/Max: 10/40

Little Kickers (Ages 3 - 4 years)

16654 Sa 9/7-10/5 9:00-9:45 am $75/$105

Mighty Kickers (Ages 5 - 6 years)

16655 Sa 9/7-10/5 9:00-9:45 am $75/$105

Soccer Skills Clinic

Ages 7 - 12 years

Hone your soccer skills in the off season with this weekly skills clinic conducted by OM Soccer Skills. This is an opportunity for new players to gain valuable skills and for experienced players to grow their abilities. Practices will be fast paced, drill, and game focused but most importantly, fun.

Location: Kaper Park

Instructor: OM Soccer Skills Coaches Min/Max: 4/10

16656 F 9/20-10/25 4:30-5:30 pm $90/$135

Jr. Disc Golf

Ages 7 - 13 years

Dive into disc golf and learn forehand, backhand, thumber, and roller throws. Participants will learn a wide range of mental and physical skills to enjoy the sport of disc golf at both the recreational and competitive level. All equipment is provided.

Location: Walnut Hollow Disc Golf Course - Hoffman Park

Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff Min/Max: 5/15

Ages 7 - 9 years

16657 Th 9/12-10/24 5:00-5:45 pm $88/$132

Ages 10 - 13 years

16658 Th 9/12-10/24 5:45-6:30 pm $88/$132

Coaches Needed

Do you have a passion for sports, experience coaching, and enjoy working with children? If yes, we want you! The Cary Park District is hiring experienced coaches for the Little Kickers Soccer and Mighty Kickers programs. If you are interested contact Eric Barge at 847.639.6100 or ebarge@carypark.com.

Are you interested in coaching your child’s team? Whether you want to be the lead coach or assist another coach, we want you! Parents interested in coaching their child’s team may call 847.639.6100 to sign up. Parents will be refunded for their child’s registration fee at the conclusion of the program.

Jr. Flag Football

Ages 6 - 8 years

Start playing the nation’s most loved game! Players are introduced to stance, receiving, rushing, blocking, and defense. Each week ends with a scrimmage encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. Players get to play either receiver or running back each week. Games focus on fundamentals, field concepts, positions, and mechanics. No equipment necessary.

Location: Lions Park

Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff Min/Max: 4/10

Game Time Flag Football

Ages 9 - 12 years

Players experience daily scrimmages with active instruction and tips from the coaching staff. Players are encouraged to employ skills used in football such as running pass routes, play calling, defensive positioning, fundamentals of blocking, and pass coverage. These skills and others will be put to use in a “game time” environment while the players scrimmage each week.

Location: Lions Park

Instructor: Hot Shot Sports Staff Min/Max: 4/10

F 9/13-10/25 5:45-6:30 pm

Teammate Requests

Cary Park District staff will be creating individual teams prior to the first day of My-Tee-Ball, T-Ball, and Mighty Kickers. If you would like your child to be on the same team as a friend you may submit a Teammate Request Form found at carypark.com, at the Community Center, or during online registration. Teammate requests will be honored if received one week prior to the first practice.

Little Ninja Karate

Ages 4 - 5 years

Introduce your child to karate with basic skills, fun, and a whole lot of action. Children develop listening skills, the ability to follow directions, and staying on task in a high energy, fun, and developmental way. This program will help your child develop physically, mentally, and socially so they can participate in the Young Samurai Karate Program. Uniforms are required and can be purchased at Focus Martial Arts on the first day. No class 11/30

Location: Focus Martial Arts, 9342 Virginia Road, LITH Instructor: Focus Martial Arts Staff Min/Max: 1/5

16699 Sa 9/14-11/2 10:15-11:00 am $120/$180 16700 Sa 11/9-12/21 10:15-11:00 am $90/$135

Young Samurai Karate

Ages 6 - 7 years

Develop your child’s gross and fine motor skills, memory, attending, fitness, agility, and social skills. Your child will also learn self-respect and the respect of other while building confidence in a safe, stimulating, and fun filled class. Uniforms are required and can be purchased at Focus Martial Arts on the first day.

Location: Focus Martial Arts, 9342 Virginia Road, LITH

Instructor: Focus Martial Arts Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Youth Beginner Karate

Ages 8 - 14 years

Increase your child’s confidence, how to work hard towards their goals, and how to respect themselves and others in a karate program. Children learn self-defense techniques in a safe, supervised environment as trained instructors keep kids motivated and wanting more. Children in this program get better grades, make more friends, and work towards black belts. Uniforms are required and can be purchased at Focus Martial Arts on the first day. No class 11/29

Location: Focus Martial Arts, 9342 Virginia Road, LITH

Instructor: Focus Martial Arts Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Krav Maga Force

Ages 15 years & older

Krav Maga Force is a modern self-defense system designed to address present day street assaults, violence, and confrontations. It is simple, effective, and easy to learn regardless of size, experience, or fitness level. Students also benefit both mentally and physically from the fitness conditioning incorporated into the program. Students work in a friendly and safe environment. Equipment needed: KMF t-shirt, comfortable training pants, mouth guard, groin cup (males), clean gym shoes, martial arts or boxing gloves. No class 11/25

Location: Focus Martial Arts, 9342 Virginia Road, LITH

Instructor: Focus Martial Arts Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Adult Karate

Ages 15 years & older

Focus on fitness, self-confidence, personal safety, and lowering stress in a karate program. Unique to karate is the ability to develop the individual physically and mentally. Learn self-defense that is appropriate to your lifestyle and fitness level. Uniforms are required and can be purchased at Focus Martial Arts on the first day. No class 11/26

Location: Focus Martial Arts, 9342 Virginia Road, LITH

Instructor: Focus Martial Arts Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Tot Trot

Ages 18 months - 3 years with parent/caregiver EB

Interact with your child in an exploratorium of fun and discovery. Learn basic motor skills as well as social interaction with others. Activities include obstacle course, air track, foam pit, and other gymnastics apparatus. Parents must attend class with child. No class 10/31 (PM Classes) and 11/27-11/30

Location: Cary Gymnastics, 600 Industrial Drive, Unit I

Instructor: Cary Gymnastics Staff Min/Max: 1/5

16709 Tu 9/3-10/29 9:10-9:55 am $158/$237

16710 W 9/4-10/30 5:15-6:00 pm $158/$237

16711 Th 9/5-10/31 9:10-9:55 am $158/$237

16712 Sa 9/7-10/26 8:30-9:15 am $140/$210

16713 Tu 11/5-12/17 9:15-10:00 am $105/$158

16714 W 11/6-12/18 4:30-5:15 pm $105/$158

16715 Th 11/7-12/19 9:15-10:00 am $105/$158

16716 Sa 11/2-12/21 8:30-9:15 am $123/$185

Gym Kats

Ages 3 - 4 years

This class gives instruction on basic skills as well as teaches social interaction with others. Explore a variety of gymnastics stations while gaining confidence and trying new things. No class 10/31 (PM Classes) and 11/27-11/30

Location: Cary Gymnastics, 600 Industrial Drive, Unit I Instructor: Cary Gymnastics Staff Min/Max: 1/5

CODE DAY DATES TIME R/NR FEE

16717 M 9/9-10/28 9:10-9:55 am

$148/$222

16718 M 9/9-10/28 10:00-10:45 am $148/$222

16719 Tu 9/3-10/29 10:00-10:45 am $167/$250

16720 Tu 9/3-10/29 4:30-5:15 pm $167/$250

16721 W 9/4-10/30 5:15-6:00 pm $167/$250

16722 W 9/4-10/30 6:00-6:45 pm $167/$250

16723 Th 9/5-10/31 10:00-10:45 am $167/$250 16724 F 9/6-10/25 9:10-9:55 am $148/$222

16725 Sa 9/7-10/26 9:15-10:00 am $148/$222 16726 M 11/4-12/16 9:10-9:55 am $130/$195 16727 M 11/4-12/16 10:00-10:45 am $130/$195 16728 Tu 11/5-12/17 10:00-10:45 am $130/$195

16729 Tu 11/5-12/17 4:30-5:15 pm $130/$195

16730 W 11/6-12/18 5:15-6:00 pm $111/$167 16731 W 11/6-12/18 6:00-6:45 pm $111/$167

16732 Th 11/7-12/19 10:00-10:45 am $111/$167

16733 F 11/1-12/20 9:10-9:55 am $130/$195

16734 Sa 11/2-12/21 9:15-10:00 am $130/$195

Mini Tumbling

Ages 5- 6 years

Designed for cheerleaders and gymnasts who want to improve their tumbling skills. Proper progression and body shaping will be emphasized to develop strong tumblers. Instruction will be given from beginner through intermediate tumbling skills. No class 11/27-11/30

Location: Cary Gymnastics, 600 Industrial Drive, Unit I Instructor: Cary Gymnastics Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Girls Beginner

Ages 5 - 6 years

Recreational gymnastics is designed to teach proper skill progressing and body shaping while learning skills on all four events. No class 10/31 (PM Classes), and 11/27-11/30

Location: Cary Gymnastics, 600 Industrial Drive, Unit I Instructor: Cary Gymnastics Staff Min/Max: 1/5

American Ninja Warrior

Ages 5 - 12 years EB

American Ninja Warrior is a fun fitness-training program for kids. Using our unique facility and equipment, children will be challenged with a variety of activities every week. No class 9/2, 10/31 (PM Classes), and 11/27-11/30

Location: Cary Gymnastics, 600 Industrial Drive, Unit I

Instructor: Cary Gymnastics Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Ages 5 - 8 years

16745

Tumbling

Ages 7 - 18 years

Designed for cheerleaders and gymnasts who want to improve their tumbling skills. Proper progression and body shaping will be emphasized to develop strong tumblers. Instruction will be given on progression leading up to and beyond back handsprings. No class 11/27-11/30

Location: Cary Gymnastics, 600 Industrial Drive, Unit I

Instructor: Cary Gymnastics Staff Min/Max: 1/5

Blood Pressure Checks

Nurse Carol will be available for consultations between 8:309:30 am and blood pressure checks between 9:30 - 10:30 am on the dates below

F 9/6

F 10/4 FREE

F 11/1 FREE

F 12/13 FREE

Souper Duper Fridays w/ Pay to Play Bingo

Enjoy soup plus Pay to Play Bingo the second Friday of the month at the Community Center. Bingo begins at 10:00 am; soup served at break. Registration required. Registration deadline is one week prior to event. Sponsored by The Pointe at Eastgate.

Birthday Bingo

Offered the first Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted) to celebrate monthly birthdays with free Bingo. Birthday Bingo is held at the Community Center.

16446 F 9/6 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE

16447 F 10/4 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE 16448 F 11/1 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE 16449 F 12/13* 10:00 am-12:30 pm FREE

* Combined with Souper Duper Friday

Pay to Play Bingo

Join us on select Fridays the month for Pay to Play Bingo at the Community Center. Cards are sold starting at 9:45 am on the Fridays listed below. Please bring your own dauber and single dollar bills as no change will be given. Cards are $3.00 per card packet (3 cards/game, 10 games/packet) 3 packet max.

* Veterans Day Celebration ** Combined with Birthday Bingo

16453 F 10/18 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above 16454 F 11/15 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above 16455 F 12/27 10:00 am-12:30 pm See Above

Senior Transportation Providers

Algonquin Township: 847-639-2700 ext. 6

Armchair Traveler

Spend a few hours on an epic adventure. Experience all the sights, sounds, and culture without leaving your seat. You and your friends will enjoy a presentation on various destinations.

Germany

16456 Tu 9/10 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE Indonesia

16457 Tu 10/15 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE Peru

16458 Tu 11/12 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE

Holiday Food Around the World

16459 Tu 12/3 11:30 am-1:30 pm FREE

Lunch-Out Group

Join us for good food and great socialization at area restaurants. Participants will order off the menu and self-pay. Reservations are for 11:45 am. Transportation by Park District bus is available for $5 (n/r $6), and leaves the Community Center at 11:15 am. Return time is approximate. Advanced registration is required for all participants whether riding the bus or driving yourself. The registration deadline is one week prior to the event date and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Bus Min/Max: 4/14 Driving Min/Max: 0/6

Cary Fire Protection District

Safety

Presentation, Lunch & Bingo

Start the day off with a safety presentation from Cary Fire Protection District. Lunch will be provided after the presentation and will include hot dogs, chips, cold salad, and dessert. Registration deadline is October 11 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 15/40

Halloween Potluck, Cary Canaries & Bingo

Eat, drink, and be scary! Dress in your Halloween best and bring your favorite dish to share. Enjoy spooky songs from the Cary Carnaries and play 8-game bingo. Registration deadline is October 18.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 15/40

The Salem Witch Trials and the Power of Fear (Co-Op)

Rusty Nail in Ringwood

Come and hear some spooky history of one of the famous Salem Witch Trials. In 1692, a group of teenage girls began having bizarre and disturbing fits. They claimed that witches in the community were persecuting them and began naming names, accusing first the poor and vulnerable, and then the wealthy and respectable. In the following months fear gained the upper hand and legal safeguards went out the window. During the course of things, twenty people were executed. This lecture lays out the true story of one of the strangest and most painful episodes in American history. Refreshments, coffee, and water will be served. This will be presented by history instructor and continuing education professor Joyce Haworth. Registration deadline is October 23 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 15/60

Cowboy Lunch & Bingo

Cowboys and Cowgirls get ready to yeehaw and have some tasty vittles for lunch before 8-game bingo. Indulge in a local restaurant fiesta of make your own tacos, rice, beans, nachos, and “cow pies and haystacks” for dessert. Registration deadline is September 13 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.

Location: Community Center

15/40

Souper Douper Veteran’s Day Celebration & Bingo

Veterans – We Want You! Let’s celebrate all of the veterans in our community. The Village of Lake in the Hills seniors and the Cary Park District would like to invite all veterans to come and be saluted and honored. Enjoy songs from the Cary Canaries as we honor you with a musical tribute and short ceremony, followed by soup, salad, rolls with butter, dessert, and a special 8-game bingo. Registration is required. Registration deadline is November 1.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 15/60

Blessings, Lunch & Bingo

Grateful, thankful, and blessed! Bring a guest*, celebrate, have fun and count our blessings too! Cary Canaries will sing uplifting songs of blessings before we enjoy a hot Thanksgiving turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, green salad with dressing, and cake for dessert. Pay to Play Bingo will follow the meal. Registration deadline is November 13 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. *Guest must be 18 years or older and not a current senior participant.

Location: Community Center

Min/Max: 15/50

Holiday Souper Duper, Money Grab Bag & Birthday Bingo

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and our favorite Souper Duper Friday! The Money Grab Bag and Bingo starts at 10:00 am. At the break lasagna soup and ricotta dumplings will be served with bread and green salad with dressing. Thank you to the Souper Duper sponsor, The Pointe at Eastgate in Algonquin. Registration deadline is December 6 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 15/50

$7 senior participant / $5 guest

Holiday Party with Co-Op Friends

Join us for a lively brunch with holiday entertainment featuring Dueling Pianos of Peter and Tom while overlooking the beautiful views of Crystal Lake from Main Beach Pavilion. We will gather with friends from Crystal Lake and Barrington Park Districts, McHenry Parks and Recreation, and the Village of Lake in the Hills to ring in the holiday season. A catered brunch of sweet and savory dishes from local restaurants with coffee and lemonade, plus a cash bar will be available for soda, mixed drinks, beer and wine. Bring your dollar bills for a chance to win the Pot of Gold for the event. $1 tickets will be available for purchase the day of the event and you may purchase up to 5 tickets. You must be present to win. Do not miss out on this annual holiday event full of food, games, raffles and entertainment. Doors will not open until 10:30 am. Registration deadline is November 13 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline.

Location: Main Beach Pavilion, Crystal Lake Park District

Max: 14 - Bus / 14 - Driving

16483 16482 F 12/6 10:30 am-2:00 pm $40

Holiday Potluck Brunch, Cary Canaries

Concert

& Bingo

Eat, drink, and be Merry at the Holiday Potluck Brunch. Bring your favorite dish to share and be ready to Fa La La La with the Cary Canaries to your favorite holiday music. After enjoying a smorgasbord of holiday brunch favorites we will finish with 8-game Bingo. Registration deadline is December 13.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 15/50

5th Annual Holiday Party in a Bag

A special grab-n-go option that includes a catered meal and additional festive items. Must pick up meal from Community Center outside main entrance on Monday, December 23 between 11:30 am-12:30 pm. Registration deadline is December 13 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. As in previous years we would like to offer our community, both individuals and businesses the opportunity to sponsor this event. The sponsorship fee is $20. Deadline for sponsorship is December 20.

Location: Community Center

16485 M 12/23 11:30 am-12:30 pm $8 Sponsor a Holiday Party in a Bag for a Senior 16486

Book Club

DAY DATE TIME BOOK

Th 9/12 10-11 am The Judge’s List by John Grisham

Th 10/10 10-11 am The Wager by David Grann

Th 11/14 10-11 am Topsy-Turvy Very Messy Days of Christmas by James Patterson

Th 12/12 10-11 am The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber

Cary Canaries Glee Club

The Cary Canaries/Glee Club share the love of music and performing. The Glee Club performs at several Cary Park District senior parties throughout the year plus monthly performances for various groups throughout the community. The Glee Club meets on Tuesdays from 10:00-11:15 am. All are welcome to join. Performance dates are yet to be determined by the group.

Location: Community Center

MONTH DATES

September 3, 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19, 26

December 3, 10, 17 (no meeting 12/24 & 12/31)

Chair Yoga

This low impact yoga helps with pain relief, relaxation, and flexibility. Instruction is done by video. Chair Yoga meets on Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 am.

Location: Community Center

MONTH DATES

September 3, 10, 17, 24

October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November 5, 12, 19, 26

December 3, 10, 17 (no meeting 12/24 & 12/31)

Mah Jongg Club

Use your skill and wit and maybe some luck thrown in while playing Mah Jongg. All are welcome and experience is not necessary. The desire to learn is a must! Mah Jongg Club meets every Tuesday from 12:30-3:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location: Community Center

MONTH DATES

September 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

October 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30

November 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 no meeting 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1

Craft Club

Join others as we craft a new project each month. Sometimes we will make crafts to take home and other times we will make centerpieces or giveaways for monthly parties and other senior events. All are welcome and no crafting experience is necessary. All supplies are provided so please register to ensure that enough supplies are available. Craft Club meets on select Thursdays from 10:00-11:30 am unless otherwise noted.

Location: Community Center

CODE DATE CRAFT

16468 9/12 Scarecrow Spoons & Holiday Party Centerpieces

16469 10/17 Halloween Party Boo-quets & Holiday Party Centerpieces

16470 11/7 Blessing Pumpkins & Holiday Party Centerpieces

16471 11/20 Finish Holiday Party Centerpieces

16472 12/5 Holiday Party Centerpieces & Decorate for Holiday Party

16473 12/12 Surprise Craft and Appreciation Lunch

Movie & TV Club

Bring your lunch or snacks and meet friends to watch a favorite movie or tv show. The Movie & TV Club meets on select Thursdays from 11:30 am-2:00 pm. Please register to attend.

Location: Community Center

CODE DATE CRAFT

16474 9/26 The Holdovers (2023)

16475 10/17 Ordinary Angels (2024)

16476 11/7 Friendsgiving (2020)

16477 12/12 Family Switch (2023)

16478 12/19 Holiday Movie and Cookie Exchange Please bring 2 dozen cookies to share

Royal Oak Farm Orchard Apple Picking & Lunch (Co-Op)

Spend a beautiful fall day in the country out in Havard, IL. There will be plenty of time to explore the Country Store Market, the Royal Oak Bakery, and the Sweet Shop. We will dine on a self-pay lunch in the Country Restaurant. This cozy restaurant serves cafeteria style and features made from scratch hot entrees, salads, sandwiches, and their famous pies and desserts. The registration fee includes transportation by Park District bus and the bag for apple picking. Moderate walking is involved with this trip. Registration deadline is August 29 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 5/14

16487 Th 9/5 9:30 am-2:30 pm $20/$25

Oktoberfest at the Jacob Henry Mansion

Guten Tag! You don’t have to go to Munich to celebrate! Join us as we travel to the historic Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet, IL. This festive matinee event features a performance by Jimmy’s Bavarians, a family-oriented Bavarian band, who will play all the “oompah” favorites! The day also includes a self-guided tour, and lunch with a garden salad, warm rolls, slow cooked German-style pork roast with sauerkraut and potatoes, pretzel rolls with coarse brown mustard, dessert, and coffee or tea (cash bar available). Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking is involved with this trip. Registration deadline is September 3 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 5/10

16489 Th 9/19 8:45 am-5:00 pm $75/$80

The Full Monty at Paramount Theater (Co-Op)

From the unemployment line to the self-made man, The Full Monty bares it all! This side-splitting musical follows Jerry, Dave, and pals, part of a group of unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York. With their backs to the wall, they decide to create a male strip show to help pay their mortgages and provide for their families after layoffs. Facing economic – and in some cases – personal disaster, and their insecurities, these taboo-busting boys bare their souls and their bodies. Thanks to a hearty blue-collar work ethic, they happily abandon the daily unemployment grind for a different kind of grind, stripping off the layers of toxic masculinity to reflect the true ingenuity of the American spirit – gettin’ it done! The Full Monty delivers a feel-good experience that challenges stereotypes and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. Lunch will be on your own and self-pay at a local restaurant. Transportation is by Park District bus. Minimal walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is September 6 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/10

Starved Rock - Land and Water Cruise Tour 2.0 (Co-Op)

Back by popular demand! If you missed your first chance, we are revisiting the #1 attraction in the State of Illinois! On this tour we will begin at the rustic Starved Rock Lodge for lunch in the Main Dining Room. You will have the opportunity to make a menu selection from several savory dishes. Hot or iced tea, lemonade, or a soft drink are included. We then board a trolley to transport us to the boat ride. This is the perfect way to learn about the rich history of the Starved Rock area. We will then take a boat tour of the Illinois River and conclude with one more stop at the Lodge. There is a gift shop on site. Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking is involved with this trip. Registration deadline is September 13 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 4/8

Chicago Architecture Tour (Co-Op)

Experience the captivating Architecture River Tour as it navigates the three branches of the Chicago River, offering stunning vistas of the city’s renowned skyscrapers and landmarks at every twist and turn. Discover over 40 landmarks such as the Tribune Tower, the Wrigley Building, and Marina City, while listening to the fascinating tales of Chicago’s architects and engineers behind these remarkable structures. Following the tour, we will dine at Hackney’s on Lake in Glenview for lunch. Select your choice at the restaurant: Famous Hackneyburger, Broiled Chicken Breast Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Salad, or Reuben Sandwich. The lunch package includes Hackney’s Original French-Fried Onions and beverages. Transportation is by Park District bus to Barrington, and coach bus to Chicago. Minimal walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is September 24 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/10

16491 Tu 10/8 8:15 am-4:30 pm

Salon C, Lunch & Shopping

This is all about HAIR! The professionals at Salon C in Crystal Lake and their owner Caitlyn will be at your service for the morning. They have invited you for tutorials on the latest products, discussions on how to manage different hair types, share tricks of the trade and two participants will be lottery picked to have their hair washed and styled with the best products on the market. Get to know this amazing salon and their professionals by asking them your hair questions. Salon C is generously donating their time and expertise with discounted specials, offers on products and will even book an appointment for you on-site. After the salon, we will head for a self-pay lunch on your own or with a group of friends and indulge in a little retail therapy enjoying all that downtown Crystal Lake has to offer. Transportation is by Park District bus. Walking is self-paced on this trip. Registration deadline is October 2 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14

Frozen at Paramount Theater (Co-Op)

Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of Frozen brings Disney’s beloved animated film to life and fills the stage with winter magic. Set in the magical kingdom to Arendelle, the story follows two royal sisters, Elsa and Anna, as they navigate love, loyalty, and Elsa’s uncontrollable powers. In her struggle to understand her identity, Elsa questions her talents, confusing them for character flaws. Like every young woman’s coming-of-age story, she must find strength in her identity and gifts, looking both inward and to those she loves and trusts for support. The stage adaptation maintains the film’s enchanting music, including the iconic and award-winning song “Let It Go”. Frozen is a powerful fable that captures the essence of sisterhood, self-discovery, and the enduring power of love, making it a magical and heartwarming experience for audiences of all ages. Lunch will be on your own and self-pay at a local restaurant. Transportation is by Park District bus. Minimal walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is October 18 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/10

Chicago Botanic Garden’s Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns (Co-Op)

This is a must see! This event always sells out and tickets are limited so get your spot while you have the chance! They only come out at night. Monstrous vibes meet crisp fall evenings at Night of 1,000 Jack-O-Lanterns, where artist-carved pumpkins light your way through the garden after dark. Come and see this spooky and fascinating display! This is a self-led exploration. We will enjoy an early selfpay dinner at Tracks in Cary before heading to the gardens. Light snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the gardens. Transportation is by Park District bus. Walking is self-paced on this trip. Registration deadline is September 25 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 4/8

16493 W 10/16 3:30-10:00 pm $48/$53

Remembering Marshall Fields at Holiday Time (Co-Op)

For many Chicagoans, the holiday season was not complete without a visit to Marshall Fields, the City’s grand dame of department stores. Leslie Goddard will provide us with an illustrative presentation tracing the store’s beloved holiday traditions including the Walnut Room tree, window displays, and Christmas catalog. This matinee event takes place at the historic Jacob Henry Mansion Estate in Joliet and includes a self-guided tour and lunch, including a garden salad, warm rolls, your choice of chicken pot pie or traditional meat loaf, dessert and coffee or tea (cash bar available). Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is October 15 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 4/10

16497 Th 11/14 8:30 am-5:00 pm

Christkindlmarket in Aurora Adventure (Co-Op)

Join us for a festive day of shopping and conviviality. The Christkindlmarket unites cherished German and European tradition with international flair and local charm. Inspired by the 16th century Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany, one of the first outdoor markets of its kind, the Christkindlmarket is well known for its vendors’ high quality gifts and food, holiday cheer, and for being the ideal place for families to make unique memories. Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is November 11 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14

Ho-Ho Bingo with Lake in the Hills (Co-Op)

Santa and his friends are popping in to play fun holiday themed games with us! Come dressed in your holiday attire for a “most festive” contest! Light refreshments, snacks, games, prizes and merriment will make this a perfect way to spend a December morning! Transportation is by Park District bus. Minimal walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is December 10 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/14

Miracle on 34th Street (Co-Op)

Join us for a trip to Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, WI. There is nothing like the Fireside Theatre during the holidays, with more than 10 holiday decorated shops, you can get shopping done for everyone on your list! Lunch is served before the show and will include butternut squash soup, freshly baked breads, and your choice of chicken and ribs, Steak Diane, seared duck breast, or global vegetarian medley, and for dessert Mississippi Mud Cake along with coffee, tea and milk.

Based on the beloved Christmas movie, Miracle on 34th Street, is a big brassy Broadway musical with a heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle – a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. This begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love that is Christmas. Written by Meredith Wilson, the creator of The Music Man, this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale.

Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is October 24 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/10

Holiday Lunch, Shopping & Tea in Antioch (Co-Op)

Be part of our holiday journey to Antioch! We will start our day at Lovin’ Oven Cakery for a glimpse of the bakery. Then we will proceed to the Dickens & Kringle Showroom for a guided tour or explore on your own. For lunch, indulge in a delicious meal at Rivalry Alehouse. Choose from meatloaf with mashed potatoes, Swedish meatballs with egg noodles, or chicken parmesan with pasta. All meals come with seasonal vegetables, rolls, and a choice of coffee, tea, or soda. During lunch, guests will enjoy a brief “behind the scenes” talk of Dickens, Kringle, and holiday music. After lunch, browse the local boutiques and stores downtown. Round out the day with a cup of coffee or tea at Lovin’ Oven Cakery before heading to the Shiloh House for a docent led tour of the estate. Transportation is by Park District bus. Moderate to extensive walking involved with this trip. Registration deadline is November 22 and refunds will not be issued after the deadline. Min/Max: 6/10

16501 W 12/11 9:30 am-5:00 pm

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Age Appropriate:

Ages and/or grades are listed with programs as guidelines for age-specific ability. The younger the participant, the more this guideline must be followed to ensure safety, enjoyment, and accomplishment. A birth certificate may be requested if doubt occurs concerning a participant’s age.

Behavior:

Although the Park District realizes that inappropriate behavior may occur, the Park District reserves the right to suspend or remove participants from programs or facilities if hazardous, disruptive, and/or destructive behavior persists. If a participant is taken out of a program or removed from a facility due to these circumstances, a prorated refund will be issued for the remainder of the program or facility usage.

Minimum/Maximum:

A minimum and maximum number of participants is set for each program. This is to ensure the best possible experience for each participant. The Park District may increase or reduce program size if necessary.

Photos and Videos

Photos and video footage are periodically taken of participants in a class, during a special event, or in the District’s parks and facilities. Please be aware that by registering for Park District programs and activities or by using the Park District’s parks and facilities you agree that any photograph or videotape taken by the Park District may be used by the District for promotional purposes including print and electronic media without further permission and without any compensation to you. All photos/ videos are property of the Park District.

In Case of Oops!

During the course of Park District programs, there can be unforeseen circumstances that force the Park District to change schedules, instructors, combine or postpone programs, adjust facility usage or modify fees. The Park District makes every effort to ensure that the information presented in this brochure is complete and accurate; however, sometimes errors do occur and we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Insurance:

The Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for program or facility participants. The cost would make program fees prohibitive. Please review your own personal health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family have the proper coverage.

Policies, Procedures and Guidelines:

Additional Park District policies, procedures and guidelines are available for review at the Cary Park District Community Center.

A Note of Thanks:

Thank you to School Districts 155, 26 and 3 for providing facilities in which to hold recreational programs; to Park District Commissioners, volunteers, and staff who devote so much of their time; and to you, the community, for your support.

Fees:

Resident/Non-resident - The first program fees listed in the brochure are for Cary Park District residents. Non-resident (NR) fees are listed second and are the higher rate of the two. Residents support the Park District through tax dollars, while non-residents pay to participate through higher registration fees. All account balances must be paid in full before registering for new programs.

Fair Share - Those desiring to achieve resident status may pay their “fair share” of taxes based on the taxable value of their home. This entitles an individual to pay in-district fees and register for programs at the same time as residents. Fair share will be applied over a 12-month period. Some exceptions apply, please refer to the Fair Share Guidelines found in the Forms section of carypark.com.

The taxable value of a property is stated clearly on the tax bill. Fair share in not necessarily for everyone. This has to be determined by you, taking into consideration the frequency of Park District use and the value of your home.

The inquiring individual should provide a copy of their current tax bill to the Superintendent of Recreation for review. The Fair Share amount will be calculated and a written reply will be sent. If you don’t have a copy of your current tax bill, call your taxing township for your home’s taxable value.

Waiver of Fees - A Waiver of Fees program is available to provide assistance to residents with financial hardship. Confidential application may be made to the Superintendent of Recreation. Personal financial records may be requested to verify need.

ADA:

The Cary Park District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination in the provision of programs, services or activities to individuals with disabilities. The Park District invites any resident with a special need to contact us, or the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association staff, upon registration, to ensure a smooth inclusion.

In addition to the programs listed within our brochure, the Park District also provides specialized services for people with disabilities through the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA). Feel free to call NISRA at 815.459.0737, or see the NISRA section of this brochure for more information.

If you have any questions about the Park District’s ADA policy, or believe you have been unfairly discriminated against in the provision of programs, services or activities of the Cary Park District, please contact Dan Jones at 847.639.6100.

Process:

Resident registration begins August 12

Non-resident registration begins August 19

All registration will begin at 7:00 am on the dates listed above. To accommodate any questions that may arise during online registration, additional staff will be available to assist. Any registration submitted prior to the registration start dates will not be accepted and will be returned.

5 Easy Ways to Register

Rapid Reg – Online at carypark.com

This form of registration requires you to submit credit card payment and is also in “real time”; you will know immediately that you have been accepted into a class or program. Some programs are not available for online registration, but included for display purposes only. These programs can be registered using the following methods:

Mail In

Complete a registration form and mail the form with payment to:

Cary Park District

Attn: Registration 255 Briargate Rd. Cary, IL 60013

Fax

Complete a registration form and fax to 847.639.6290 (credit card payment required).

In Person

Visit the Community Center during the hours listed below. Monday – Thursday, 5:30 am - 10:00 pm Friday, 5:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday & Sunday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Drop Off Box

Place complete registration form and payment in a sealed envelope and drop off in designated box in the Community Center parking lot.

The Park District does not accept phone registrations.

Payment Accepted

The Cary Park District accepts checks (payable to Cary Park District), cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Do not pay with cash if mailing or dropping your registration in the drop box. Receipts will be issued upon registration at the Community Center for cash payment validation.

Residency Checks

Any registrations with payment in cash or by credit card, and no previous account history, are subject to having residency checked with a printed form of proof such as a driver’s license, utility bill, etc. Also, addresses on checks that do not match addresses on registration forms will be subject to a residency check. Individual families should register on one form. Multiple families listed on one form will prevent your registration from being processed.

Registration Confirmation

A registration confirmation will be provided only when a registration has not been granted (i.e., wait list). In this instance, a confirmation will be issued to confirm the status of these registrations.

Therefore, presume you are registered for a program unless you are notified otherwise by the Park District.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy

The Cary Park District guarantees your satisfaction with the recreation programs and activities in which you participate. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, please let us know. You will be able to choose one of the following options:

1. Repeat the program at no charge.

2. Receive full credit that can be applied to another program.

3. Receive a full refund.

Withdrawal Guidelines:

Cary Park District reserves the right to cancel any program with insufficient enrollment.

All refund requests must be made on a Cary Park District withdrawal form and submitted to the Cary Park District office and not with the program instructor. All refund/withdrawal requests will be assessed a $5 service charge. If the second meeting of a program has passed, withdrawal requests will be considered on a prorated basis in addition to the $5 service charge. Refunds will not be issued after the third class meeting. Refer to withdrawal form for refund options.

Refunds will not be issued for one-day programs or events, sports leagues, tournaments or tickets to sports/entertainment/events or deposits for programs. Memberships, pool passes, Preschool, and ET KidZone withdrawals will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may require support documentation.

Comments Welcome

Visit carypark.com/rccms/contact-form to share your ideas with us.

Watch your email! Program and membership surveys are periodically sent thorughout the year. When you receive one, please take a few moments to provide your feedback. This information will help guide us in the future. In the meantime, please make sure we have your correct email address on file.

Cary Park District Registration Form

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Warning of Risk: Recreational activities/programs 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/program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers, and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premise defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction, or officiating, and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Cary 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 Cary Park District identified programs/activities, 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 said programs/activities (including transportation services/vehicle operation, when provided).

I recognized and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in these programs/activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive or relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in these programs/activities against the Cary Park District including its officials, agents, volunteers, and employees (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Cary Park District”).

I do herby fully release and forever discharge the Cary Park District 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 or my minor child/ward arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with these programs/activities.

I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk, and waiver and release of claims. If registering via fax, your facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature.

Photo Release: The Cary Park District takes photos and videos of participants in programs, during special events, and in the District’s parks and facilities. By signing the waiver, you are giving permission to the District to use these photos and videos in our publications and on our website and social media outlets without further permission and without any compensation to you. All photos and video are the property of the District.