National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 3 by walking, biking, or skating the 12 miles of trail within the community

National Trails Day, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, is the country’s largest celebration of trails. This day increases awareness about trails and celebrates the hard work and support of many people and partners including volunteers, land agencies, and outdoor minded businesses who take care of America’s trails.

There are approximately 12 miles of trail throughout the community. The Cary Park District, Village of Cary, and Cary Consolidated School District 26 have built and currently maintain certain portions of the community trail system. Trails provide a great opportunity to enjoy walking, biking, and in-line skating while providing access to local parks, schools, the library, and commerce.

Pick up a printed trail map at the Community Center or view it online even from your phone!

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. No dance experience required.

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.

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. Monday class meets at the Community Center. Saturday class meets at Lions Park by the south playground.

REFIT & Different Drummer

This new class has a cardio-based format that will combine routines from REFIT and Different Drummer. REFIT is a positive cardio-based fitness format tailored to every body. Each class is an experience with uplifting music and easy to follow choreography. Different Drummer is cardio drumming that is a unique sensory and motor-skill class that includes fun and energetic music. Drumsticks will be used to tone the body and participants can participate in a seated or standing position.

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.

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. All levels welcome.

Strong

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

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. All levels welcome. Yoga meets in Community Center Park across from the Community Center.

Zumba® & Zumba® Toning

This workout is perfect for those who want to party but will also put extra emphasis on toning and sculpting to define those muscles! We will add lightweight maraca-like Toning Sticks to enhance your sense of rhythm and coordination while toning target zones, including arms, core, and lower body for 30 minutes of the class. The challenge of adding resistance by using Zumba® Toning Sticks, helps you focus on specific muscle groups, so you (and your muscles) stay engaged!

Summer Schedule

Walk-in Fee

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

Punch Card

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. Purchase R/NR Fee

5 Punches $35/$53

10 Punches $70/$105

If you normally attend three or more programs a week or want a flexible fitness schedule, this is for you!

Yoga for All

Turn to page 39 for Yoga for All class.

Toddler Time

18 - 36 months with parent

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.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 4/6

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

Twos On Their Own

Age 2 years

CF

Are you looking for your child to experience a social environment in a small school setting? This program provides handson activities through art, music, manipulatives and dramatic play to enhance your child’s independence through learning. No class 7/4

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 6/12

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

Tiny Tots Camp

Age 2 - 3 years

CF

Too young for Sunshine Camp, but still looking for a camp experience for your child? This mini camp for toddlers provides fun, hands-on games, crafts, and activities that will fill the morning. Your child will gain independence, make friends, and work on those important social and motor skills. Children must be two by the first day of camp.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 5/12

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

Little Sprouts

Age 3 years

CF

In a small school setting, your child has a social environment to support developmentally appropriate activities for the individual as well as group. This program provides hands-on experiences such as math, art, music, manipulatives and dramatic play to enhance your child’s independence through learning. Register for one or both days!

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 4/12

Instructor: Early Childhood Staff

Rock ‘n’ Kids

Age 1 - 4 years with parent/caregiver CF

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

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: 4/8

Tot Rock (Ages 1 - 2 years with parent/caregiver)

Crafting with Miss Carol

Age 3 - 4 years with parent/caregiver CF

Join Miss Carol for a morning of crafting, singing, and story time. Each session will focus on a theme for the craft project, story, and songs. Have fun interacting with your child and others in this relaxed and welcoming environment. Please wear appropriate clothing for creating art projects.

Location: Community Center Min/Max: 4/8

Instructor: Miss. Carol

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Mother’s Day

Father’s Day Surprise!

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So You Want to Be a Superhero?

Kid Rock (Ages 2 - 4 years with parent/caregiver)

Preschool Cheerleading

Age 3 - 5 years EB

Come learn motions, cheers, jumps, and stunts in this foundational skills class. This is the perfect class for children interested in exploring cheer in a fun, team environment. Participants will learn a routine that will be performed on the last day of class. The team will be putting on a quick performance of their skills on Thursday, June 22 at 5:00 pm at the Community Center. Cheer t-shirt and bow will be provided. No experience required. All are welcome

Location:

Instructor: Tammi Moore

Let your child “shine” at this traditional day camp where it is always sunny and fun! Children will enjoy weekly themes, arts and crafts, music, water fun, and meeting new friends during our summer adventure together. Activities are based around a weekly theme, so campers experience different activities each week.

Each camper must bring a sack lunch, a towel and come to camp with their swimsuit on under their clothes for outdoor water play on their scheduled days. Children must be three years old by the first day of camp and completely toilet trained - no pull ups.

Registration Information

Registrations are accepted only at carypark.com or by completing the Park District Registration Form found in this brochure and online. Registration forms may be mailed, faxed (847-6396290) or dropped off at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary, IL 60013.

Sessions are required to be paid in full 8 days prior to the start of the week. Failure to pay 8 days prior may result in removal of your spot in camp. Cary Park District payment plans can be arranged for camp registrations. Payment options include cash, check, and most major credit cards.

To ensure proper staff to camper ratio, all camp registrations must be received no later than 12:00 pm on the Thursday prior to camp. If space remains, spots will be filled via the waitlist.

Emergency Cards

All campers are required to have a new 2023 Emergency Card completed, submitted, and on file before their first day of camp. Forms can be found at carypark.com and emailed to cfejedelem@carypark.com, mailed, faxed (847-639-6290) or dropped off at the Community Center. Additional medical forms and the Parent Handbook are available online at carypark.com.

Withdrawal/Refund

In order to maximize the number of campers for each session and allow time to finalize rosters, refunds will only be issued if notification of withdrawal is submitted 8 days prior to the start of camp. After the deadline, refunds will not be issued.

Camp Start Date Withdrawal By

June 5

June 12

June 19

June 26

July 3

July 10

July 17

July 24

* Ages Explanation

May 28

June 4

June 11

June 18

June 25

July 2

July 9

July 16

Sunshine Camp is for children who are between 3-5 years old who will not be attending Kindergarten in fall 2023. Children who are 5 years old and attending Kindergarten this fall can register for Camp ECHO. Information on Camp ECHO can be found on page 25.

Sunshine Camp (5 Days A Week)

Cary Park District Preschool

100 Cary Algonquin Road

Cary, IL 60013

847-639.6100 carypark.com

The philosophy of the Cary Park District 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.

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.

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 2023/2024 School Year

To register, you will need to have the registration form, a copy of your child’s birth certificate, and a $60 non-refundable yearly registration fee. A mutiple child discount is available. All children must be completely toilet trained - no pull ups.

Registration forms are available at the Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary.

If you have any questions regarding registration, or wish to schedule an observation, please contact Nancy Herbster, Preschool Director at 847-639-7448.

2023/2024 School Year Schedule of Classes

3-year old Program (Must be 3 by 9/1/23)

TWTH 9:00 - 11:30 am $230/$288 per month

3-year old Program (Must be 3 by 12/31/23)

TTH 9:00 - 11:30 am $200/$250 per month

MWF 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $210/$263 per month

3-4 year old Program (Must be 4 by 12/31/23)

TWTH 12:30-3:00 pm $230/$288 per month

4-year old Program (Must be 4 by 9/1/23)

TWTH 9:30 am - 12:00 pm $235/$294 per month

M-TH 9:15 - 11:45 am $260/$325 per month

M-F 8:45 - 11:15 am $290/$363 per month