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Your Lake Bluff Winter Program Guide Table of Contents Contacts ....................................................3 FAQ ............................................................4 Thank You, Fireworks Sponsors..............5 Outdoor Fun in Lake Bluff ......................6 Shelter Reservations ................................7 Rentals ........................................................8 Summer Employment Opportunities....9 Park District Map ....................................10 Special Recreation NSSRA ....................11 Summer Camps Are Coming! ..............12 Family Shamrock Hunt ..........................13 Spring Egg Hunts ..................................14 Mother-Son STAR Night ........................15 Preschool – Lake Bluff Preschool ..........16 Afternoon Kindergarten ........................19 Parent-Child Programs ..........................23 chool STEAM & Exec. Functioning..........24 Afterschool Elementary STEAM ..........28

355 W. Washington Avenue • Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Phone 847-234-4150 • www.lakebluffparks.org

After School Care ..................................30 Gymnastics/Tumbling............................32 Dance – Lake Bluff School of Dance....34 O’Hare Irish Dance ................................38

Your Park District Board

Unofficial Pokémon Meet-Up................39

Paul Greenfield, President Carrie Welles, Vice President Andrew Henkel, Treasurer Jennifer Beeler Ben Grum McCamie Cole Christopher Costin Ancel Glink, P.C., Attorney

’COOL’-inary Cooking Club ..................39 Chess Wizards ........................................40 Parent Night Out! ..................................40 NERF: Special Ops and Pizza Party ......40 Drawing Classes ....................................41 Youth Soccer ..........................................42 Youth T-Ball..............................................42 Youth Volleyball ......................................42

Park Board Meetings The Park Board meetings are scheduled at 6:00 pm the fourth Monday of each month at Lake Bluff Park District Recreation Center at Blair Park, 355 West Washington in Lake Bluff. The public is invited to attend meetings. Committees are scheduled during the year so please visit www.lakebluffparks.org for agendas.

NFront Track & Field ..............................43 Ultimate Ninjas........................................44 Spring Junior Tennis ..............................45 Pickleball..................................................46 Platform Tennis ......................................47

Mail-In or Drop Off Registration!

Racquet Pros ..........................................48

Resident Registration (Online and In Person) begins Saturday, December 5 at 9:00 am

Personal Training ....................................52

Non–Resident Registration begins Monday, December 14 at 9:00 am

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Lake Bluff Health & Fitness Center ......49 Bluffers App ............................................54 Registration ............................................55

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We are here to serve your recreation and leisure needs. Feel free to call us with any of your concerns at any time. All phone numbers listed here have voicemail so you may leave messages 24 hours a day.

John Bealer

Executive Director jbealer@lbpd.org 847-457-7346

Jim Lakeman

Deputy Director jlakeman@lbpd.org 847-457-7343

Mike Hanley

Superintendent of Parks and Facility Maintenance Services mhanley@lbpd.org 847-457-7362

Contact our staff, located on the left, with specific questions and concerns. If inquiring about facility rentals, contact the Guest Services Desk at 847-2344150. You can also email any questions or concerns to info@lbpd.org.

Park District Proof of Residency

To verify eligibility for residential rates for programs, passes, memberships and other Lake Bluff Park District events and services, each resident must submit several documents to verify that your primary residence is located within the corporate boundaries of the Park District. Accepted forms of documentary verification include, but are not limited to, copies of: • a current residency utility bill (electric or gas); • a property tax bill; • a current drivers’ license; • a current government issued ID; • a mortgage statement; • a homeowners or rental insurance policy; • an apartment/housing rental lease/ agreement.

Important Phone Numbers Registration Desk ..847-234-4150 x 0 Fitness Center ..............847-482-9326 Golf Pro Shop................847-234-6771 Lake Bluff Preschool ....847-457-7352 ARC ................................847-457-7347

Ben White

Recreation Services Manager bwhite@lbpd.org 847-457-7337

Nikki Bullocks

Guest Services Manager nbullocks@lbpd.org 847-457-7339

Dana Hansen

Parks Department ........847-295-6449 Pool ................................847-457-7365 NSSRA ............................847-509-9400

PARK DISTRICT GUEST SERVICES OFFICE & FITNESS CENTER HOURS Through Memorial Day Monday–Friday 5:00 am–9:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am–6:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am–5:00 pm After Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday–Thursday 5:00 am–9:00 pm Friday 5:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am–4:00 pm

OUR MISSION STATEMENT: As responsible stewards of community resources, the District will enhance the community through recreational experiences in a fun, safe, and healthy environment.

Preschool and Early Childhood Director dhansen@lbpd.org 847-457-7352

Our Vision: Strengthening the spirit of community.

Mark Montgomery

 Continuous Improvement – We are proactively moving forward to better the District.

Fitness, Aquatics and Racquet Manager mmontgomery@lbpd.org 847-457-7342

Our Values: The values that define the internal culture of the Park District mirror the values and expectations of our community:

 Community – Our activities bring people together to create a family environment.  Stewardship – We will leave our community better than we found it.  Service Orientation – We foster a “guest first” attitude through superior experiences and ongoing communication.  Excellence – As leaders in the community, we strive to be the best we can be and aspire to pride, perfection and quality in all that we do.

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FAQ Lake Bluff Park District Boundaries

See Proof of Residency requirements on page 3. Please note: A Lake Bluff postal address does not determine Park District residency. Residency is determined by residing within Park District boundaries. Non-residents, Commercial Groups, Business and Corporate Residents, Active Adult Non-Residents and City of Lake Forest, as defined by the policy do not receive resident rates for daily admission fees and memberships for the Pool, Open Gym and Sunrise Park and Beach. Open Gym is available for City of Lake Forest middle and high school students. The non-resident fees are intended to apportion an equalizing fee to our non-resident participants, so they contribute to the overall financing of the park system on an equitable basis with residents. Boundary information is at https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/ mapsonline/

Program Guide Delivery:

Does It Mean You’re a Resident? Lake Bluff Park District program guides are delivered by the Lake Bluff Post Office to homeowners/ businesses in Lake Bluff, Knollwood, and North Chicago. Even though you receive a program guide through the mail, you may not be a Park District resident. Only those who pay taxes to the Lake Bluff Park District are considered residents. Please call the Park District Office at 847-234-4150 if you have any questions concerning resident requirements.

Lake Forest Residents

Lake Forest Residents are eligible to receive resident rates for all recreation programs, daily fees and memberships. Included are Preschool, Fitness, Paddle and Golf memberships, Recreation Programs and Services. Lake Bluff Pool and Beach memberships and fees are not included.

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Mail-In or Drop Off Registration! Resident Registration (Online and In Person) begins Saturday, December 5 at 9:00 am Non–Resident Registration begins Monday, December 14 at 9:00 am

Details, Details

High School Students — Take Note: All adult programs are open to high school students unless otherwise noted. Min/Max: For each program at the Park District, there’s a minimum number of registrants needed before a class can “go.” Most teachers are paid per class period, not per student. So if enough people don’t register, the Park District loses money—your money. In order to determine adequate registration, your registration must be at least seven days prior to the first date the class is held. But why a maximum? The more students, the less individualized attention. We like to keep the student/ teacher ratio low to ensure you get what you expect—a high quality program. The minimum number of registrants is the first number shown. The maximum is the second one shown. Resident/Non-Resident Fees: When two fees for a program are shown with a slash separating them (for example $50/$60), the first fee is the Park District Resident fee, and the second fee is the Non-Resident fee. Photo Policy: Photos are periodically taken of participants in a class, during a special event or at the District’s parks. Please be aware that these photos are for Park District use only and may be used in the District’s web site, program guides, pamphlets, social media or flyers.

Are You Covered?

The Lake Bluff Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for program 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 proper coverage.

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ADA Compliance

The Lake Bluff Park District will comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. If anyone in your family would like to participate in a Park District program but requires special facilities or equipment because of a disability, please phone 847-2344150. The Park District will make reasonable accommodations in recreation programs and facilities to enable participation by an individual with a disability. The ADA requires that recreational programs offered by the Park District be available in the most integrated setting appropriate for each individual. If you have any questions about the Park District’s policy regarding ADA, or believe you have been discriminated against by the Park District, contact 847-234-4150. A procedure is available for the resolution of complaints.

Financial Aid Program

The Lake Bluff Park District provides assistance for residents residing within the boundaries of the Park District. The amount of financial aid awarded is discounted at 25% or 50%, depending on family size, family income and special circumstances. Those families who qualify may receive a discount in programs that are not contractual in nature. Programs eligible to scholarship recipients include: general early childhood, early childhood enrichment, preschool, special events, adult and youth in-house athletics, camps, regular School of Dance classes (does not include competition dance classes), ARC, Before and After School Care, swim and diving lessons, swim team, and paddle lessons. Facility memberships are not included in the financial aid program. The maximum annual family discount is $1,000. Any resident interested in this program may stop by the recreation center guest services desk and pick up an application to fill out. The application is also available on-line at . If you have any questions, please call the guest services desk at 847-234-4150.

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Outdoor Fun in Lake Bluff Blair Park Sled Hill

Outdoor Ice Skating

The Park District’s sled hill located at Blair Park will be open for use as soon as it snows! Our hill is great wintertime fun for the whole family. Our hill is well lighted, allowing for sledding until 9:00 pm. Please help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone: • No toboggans or snowboards are allowed on the hill. • No sleds are permitted down the rear of the hill. • Take care to begin using the hill only after other sledders have cleared away from the bottom of the hill. • This facility is unsupervised; it is the responsibility of all users and their guardians to help ensure that all rules are applied and participants behave in a safe and careful manner.

The skating rink at Artesian Park will open as soon as weather conditions permit establishing ice. Our rink is lighted for evening use. The park is equipped with a warming house facility complete with washrooms. Hockey players must confine all play to the hockey side of the rink. HOCKEY PLAY IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE MAIN RINK!

Skating Hours Unless otherwise posted Monday–Saturday Sunday

10:00 am–9:00 pm 10:00 am–6:00 pm

When will the Ice Rink be open?

Weather is the most important issue when building an ice rink. Ideal conditions for an ice rink would be snow. Three inches of good solid ice is ideal for skating. Snow can act as an insulator, preventing thinner layers of ice from getting thicker during overnight cold temperatures. Ice must be thick enough for staff maintenance, including brushing and clearing of snow, as well as a light application of water to keep the rink smooth. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun skating environment, with a little help from Mother Nature. We appreciate your patience with our staff and our winter weather!

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Shelter Reservations

Reservations of Blair Park, Sanctuary and Artesian Park Shelters DAYS: Monday–Thursday Friday–Saturday

HOURS: 8:00 am–10:00 pm 8:00 am–10:00 pm

About Making Reservations • The Certificate of Insurance must be for a minimum of $1,000,000 Host Liquor Liability with the Lake Bluff Park District added as an additional insured through eventhelper.com.

Office Hours for Reservations: Monday–Thursday 5:00 am–9:00 pm Friday 5:00 am–8:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am–4:00 pm After Labor Day: Monday–Friday Saturday Sunday

• Staff will sign your approved permit and give you a copy.

5:00 am–9:00 pm 7:00 am–6:00 pm 7:00 am–5:00 pm

• Only one reservation per resident household will be accepted during this time period. • First come, first served. • Shelter use is limited to six hours. • Shelter capacity is 75. • No phone reservations. Lake Bluff Park District | Winter/Spring 2027

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• Be prepared to present your approved shelter permit to Police or Park Personnel upon request. • Must be a resident of Lake Bluff Park District.

Rent for Fun, Rent for Business! Birthday Parties, Weddings and Showers, Business Meetings, Social Gatherings and Fundraisers, Tournaments, Team Practices, and More … The Park District has spaces to rent for almost any type of event. A variety of good dates are available! The Community Room  Adjust the space for your needs  Enough space and tables/chairs for a meeting of approximately 50 people and open enough for a party of 60  Resident/Community Group Fee: $50/hour Non-Resident Fee: $75/hour Affiliates Fee: $30/hour Minimum of 2 hours for all rentals and $50 clean-up fee if food or drink served. Bookings are made in whole hours only. Alcohol can be allowed if proper insurance is provided.  Contact Lake Bluff Park District Guest Services at 847-234-4150 x 0

The Paddle Hut Available for parties, meetings and more!  Fireplace and comfortable furniture, plus court rental if you’d like  Accommodates groups of up to 35  Courts available for exclusive rental Friday and Saturday evenings, with free use of paddles and balls  Contact Lake Bluff Park District Guest Services at 847-234-4150 x 0

The Gymnasium  Full collegiate-size basketball court, also great for volleyball, badminton, pickleball, relay races, floor hockey, futsal (soccer), and more  When the divider curtain is down, half the gym is a full-size high school basketball court with bleacher seating for spectators  Full Gym Resident/Community Group Fee: $100/hr Full Gym Non-Resident Fee: $150/hr Full Gym Affiliates Fee: $75/hr Half-Gym Resident/Community Group Fee: $60/hr Half-Gym Non-Resident Fee: $100/hr Half-Gym Affiliates Fee: $50/hr Minimum of 2 hours for all rentals; bookings are made in whole hours only  Contact Lake Bluff Park District Guest Services at 847-234-4150 x 0

Capacity is a maximum of 50 guests per party Shelter reservations previous page

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Cancellation Fees: Two days or more prior to rental date will be charged a $50 fee. Cancellations within two days of rental date are charged 50% of total party/rental fees. Cancellation due to inclement weather for shelter and field rentals only, will receive a full refund. Register online at www.lakebluffparks.org

Summer 2027 Employment Opportunities

Apply online starting February 1 at www.lakebluffparks.org for Summer Employment at the Park District!

Employment Opportunities: Swim Pool Lifeguards Beach Lifeguards Day Camp Counselors Swim Pool Assistants Camp Managers

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Swim Pool Cashiers Swim Pool Concessions Little Sprouts Counselors Sailing Instructors Beach Attendants

Gain the experience and leadership qualities needed later in life while working in an enjoyable job atmosphere here at the Lake Bluff Park District! Lake Bluff Park District | Winter/Spring 2027

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Lake Bluff Park District Owned Property

Map provided by Lake County GIS Division

A. Blair Park—Lake Bluff Park District Rec. Center 1.

Lake Bluff Pool: Olympic size Swimming Pool, Tot Pool and Locker Facilities 2. Gymnasium 3. Fitness Center and Locker Facilities 4. Running/Jogging Track 5. Five Early Childhood Education Rooms 6. Community Room 7. Two Playgrounds 8. Car and Bicycle Parking 9. Gymnastics Room 10. Administration Offices 11. Lighted Sledding Hill 12. Two Outdoor Tennis Courts 13. Skate Park 14. Two Dance Studios 15. Paddle Tennis Courts and Hut 16. Lake Bluff Public Library Birdhouse Library

B. Lake Bluff Golf Club

5. Playground Area 6. Five Outdoor Tennis Courts 7. Car and Bicycle Parking Lot 8. Bleachers 9. Drinking Fountains 10.Fitness Equipment Area 11.Outdoor Hitting Cage 12.Basketball Area

1. 18 Hole Golf Course 2. Pro-shop and Locker Facilities 3. Parking Lot 4. Food Service 5. Golf Club Maintenance Department and Equipment Storage

C. Sunrise Park and Beach

1. Supervised Swimming Beach and Restrooms 2. Picnic Tables with Grills 3. Boat Launching Off Beach 4. Two Lighted Shelters with Fireplaces 5. Play Equipment

E. Mawman Park

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1. Play Area 2. Shelter 3. Baseball/Softball Diamond 4. Nature Walking Paths 5. PTO Birdhouse Library

I. Knollwood Park

1. Baseball/Softball Field 2. Two Play Areas 3. Basketball Court 4. Paved Walkway 5. PTO Birdhouse Library

1. Baseball/Softball Diamond 2. Playground Area 3. Basketball Area 4. Soccer or Sports Field 5. Bleachers 6. Drinking Fountain 7. PTO Birdhouse Library

J. Wetlands

F. Sheridan Road Greenstrip

L. West Park

D. Artesian Park

1. Three Baseball/Softball Diamonds (one lighted) 2. Lighted Outdoor Skating and Hockey Rink with Warming Shelter 3. Soccer or Football Field 4. Fieldhouse with Restrooms

H. Sanctuary Park

G. Ravine Park

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1. Walking Paths and Nature Preserve

1. Nature Preserve

K. Belle Foret Prairie 1. Walking Paths

1. Baseball/Softball Fields 2. Bleachers 3. Playground 4. Drinking Fountain 5. PTO Birdhouse Library

Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA) facilitates year-round recreation programs and services for children, teens, and adults with disabilities who live in 13 northern suburban communities, including Lake Bluff. With hundreds of recreation, sport, cultural, and social offerings available throughout the year, NSSRA specializes in introducing participants to new experiences, providing opportunities for skill development and leisure time, and, most importantly, creating space for friendships to thrive.

Services NSSRA Offers NSSRA serves individuals with disabilities through traditional and cooperative programs. Participants range in age from preschoolers, youth, and teens to young adults, adults, and seniors. Programs are offered at park district facilities, schools, and other locations throughout the northern suburbs.

Inclusion Support NSSRA’s inclusion support option provides individuals the opportunity to enjoy participation in Lake Bluff programs while receiving individualized support at no additional cost to families. NSSRA staff individuals with disabilities but also enhances the overall experience for all participants, creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reasons to request inclusion support

A parent or family member recognizes from additional support in a Lake Bluff Park District program.

a need for additional support for safety or programmatic reasons and communicates this need to the family.

What types of services does inclusion provide?

Adaptive Equipment

Disability Awareness Training

Visual Systems

Behavior Management Support

Varying Levels of Staff Support

Observations and Evaluations

For information on Inclusion services or to arrange accommodation, contact Lake Bluff Park District’s NSSRA Inclusion Liaison, Jim Lakeman, at (847) 457-7343 or jlakeman@lbpd.org. 1221 County Line Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 509-9400

Learn more about NSSRA and view our program offerings at nssra.org

info@nssra.org www.nssra.org

nssra.org

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Family Shamrock Scavenger Hunt

Families will join us for an Amazing Race-style event across town. At check-in families will receive a list of riddles that will give them clues as to where the shamrocks are hidden. Families will be encouraged to join us after the hunt for some St. Patrick’s Day snacks along with marching in the Lake Bluff St. Patrick’s Day Parade at noon. CODE: Date: Time: Location: Ages: Fee: Min/Max:

20322 Sunday, March 14 10 am–11:45 am Meet at Artesian Park (locations all around Lake Bluff) All ages $12 per person 30/100

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spring egg hunts Eggs on the Green!

This adult only egg hunt will be a fun night out for friends and spouses. There will be some fun prizes for participants as we try to find all the eggs hidden out on the green. Need a place for the kids? We will be hosting a Parent’s Night Out at the Rec Center! See code #20397. CODE: Date: Time: Location: Age: Fee:

20323 Friday, April 2nd 6:00 pm (Hunt begins at 6:30 pm) Golf Course (check-in at the Club House) 21+ $25/$30

Pet Egg Hunt

The Easter-Beagle is coming to Lake Bluff! This year the Park District is inviting pets and their adult human to join us for an egg hunt of their own! Eggs will be filled with treats for your furry friend. All pets must be well behaved and leashed during the entire event. We also ask for their humans to be prepared for any messes they may make during the hunt.

Lake Bluff EGG-stravaganza

Collect eggs and see the Bunny! FREE Family Fun!! Find the golden eggs and win prizes! Bring a Basket!! CODE: Date: Time: Location: Age: Fee:

20324 Saturday, March 20 9:00 am Recreation Center 8 & under FREE

Pets MUST be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. CODE: Date: Time: Location: Age: Fee:

Flashlight Egg Hunt

20325 Saturday, March 20 10:30 am Recreation Center 18 years & older FREE

FREE! Bring a basket and a flashlight! CODE: Date: Time: Location: Age: Fee:

20326 Friday, March 19 8:00 pm Recreation Center 9-12 FREE

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CODE: 20401 Date: Saturday, May 8 Time: 5:00–7:00 pm Location: Recreation Center Gym Ages: 5–12 Couple Fee: $50/$60 Add’l Child: $25

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Lake Bluff Preschool See Fees and Registration details on Easy Enrollment Page

Classes For Early Childhood through Kindergarten Welcoming Children 2 to 5 Years Old E COM JOIN US!

Program Highlights 2027–2028 Lake Bluff Preschool and Afternoon Kindergarten

 Morning Preschool

for 2, 3, 4 and 5-year-olds

 Afternoon Nature Preschool for 3.0–5 years

 Afternoon Kindergarten for 4.5–5 years

 Experienced and caring teachers  Thoughtfully prepared environments for each age  Guidance in learning social skills and making friends  Gentle encouragement to practice independence skills

Dana Hansen, Preschool and Early Childhood Director, is delighted to welcome you and your family to Lake Bluff Preschool. Dana believes that building a child’s confidence and independence coupled with a spectacular support system is the key to a child’s success. As a key member of our Lake Bluff Park District Leadership Team, Dana strives for excellence within her programs and for the Park District as a whole. Please feel free to call or pay her a visit, as she is ready and willing to discuss any issues of concern. 847-457-7352 dhansen@lbpd.org

 Inspiring educational materials and experiences  Lively arts, crafts, music and dramatic play  “Motion Lab” health and wellness program  Engaging STEAM activities in each curriculum

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Lake Bluff Preschool for Twos See Fees and Registration details on Easy Enrollment Page

Preschool for Two-Year Olds Introduce your child to an enriched and nurturing environment that encourages the development of social skills, language, independence and self-confidence. Ms. Giselle Alvarado will focus on helping children feel comfortable away from home as they experience art, dramatic play and music. Basic concepts such as shapes, colors, the alphabet and numbers are presented in fun and creative ways. Children enjoy this active classroom environment prepared to stimulate their imagination and interest in the world around them. You will enjoy seeing your child grow and make his first friends at school. CODE: 20327 20328 Dates: No Class: Time: Location: Min/Max:

AGE: 2.0–2.5 years 2.6–2.11 years

DAYS: Monday/Wednesday Tuesday/Thursday

September 7/8, 2027–May 24/25, 2028 (subject to change) Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 9:00–11:00 am Purple Room 7/10

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Lake Bluff Preschool for Ages 3 to 5 See Fees and Registration details on Easy Enrollment Page

3.0–3.11 Year Olds

The Mighty Threes enjoy their mornings in the Green Room playing and connecting with friends while forming a bond of love with school and learning. Tamera Guidarini, “Mrs. G.,” provides three-year-olds with an inviting, joyful, sensory rich, and supportive classroom environment. Children develop fine motor, prewriting, foundational math, science and literacy skills through game play, art, STEM/Nature exploration, movement, books, and engaging materials. Conscious Discipline techniques nurture the children’s developing social emotional and executive function skills while promoting a sense of community, self-confidence, and independence building. It is a powerful year of growth filled with friendship, activity, interaction, learning and fun!

CODE: 20329 20330 20331 Dates: No Class: Time: Location: Min/Max:

AGE: 3.0–3.11 3.0–3.11 3.0-3.11

DAYS: Five Days Four Days Three Days

September 7/8, 2027–May 24/25, 2028 (subject to change) Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 9:00–11:30 am Green Room 7/12

Preschool for 4.0 to 5 Year Olds Lake Bluff Morning Preschool classes for 4–5 year olds are offered either four or five days a week. These Lake Bluff Preschool classes are taught by experienced teachers, Kristin Marchisello and Marcine Zbynski, who know that children love to learn by using their hands. Whether making unique designs in the classroom rock garden, doing a woodworking project, gardening or conducting a science experiment, children are encouraged to find connections in what they are learning and express that through art, writing or in whatever ways they are inspired to do so. We also help them become more confident in recognizing the alphabet and the sounds of the letters, understanding beginning math concepts and refining their skills for writing letters and numbers. Using games and creative materials, children learn while having fun. Our practice of Calm Classroom techniques teach skills that develop focus, concentration and a mind that is relaxed and ready to learn.

CODE: 20335/20336 20337/20338 Dates: No Class: Min/Max:

AGE: 4.0–5 4.0–5

DAYS: Monday–Thursday Monday–Friday

Mixed 3's and 4's Our mixed threes & fours classes, taught by Noel Lynch, challenge children to apply thought and creativity to engaging educational activities. Whether making unique designs in the classroom block area, creating an art project, learning to graph, gardening or conducting a science experiment, children are encouraged to find connections in what they are learning to express them through speech, art, writing and all ways they are infinitely inspired. We help children become more confident in recognizing the alphabet and the letter sounds, understanding beginning math concepts and refining their writing of letters and numbers. Using games and creative materials, children learn while having fun. You will truly love watching them get prepared for Kindergarten.

CODE: 20332 20333 20334

DAYS: Five Days Four Days Three Days

Morning Class:

9:00–11:30 am

TIME: 9:00–11:30 am 9:00–11:30 am

September 7/8, 2027–May 24/25, 2028 (subject to change) Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 10/17

Afternoon Nature Preschool

Afternoon Nature Preschool for 3.0–5 year olds is four days. Children bring their lunch and then enjoy an afternoon of preschool activities. Nature-based and developmentally appropriate, our afternoons provide a unique learning experience. This emergent curriculum focuses on exploration and discovery in nature each day. Naturebased learning nurtures the holistic development of children encompassing their physical, cognitive, emotional and social well-being. In natural environments, children engage in unstructured play, exploring their surroundings, manipulating raw materials, and immersing themselves in sensory experiences. The curriculum promotes learning and prepares children for kindergarten as they develop an appreciation for the natural world. Please bring a nut-free lunch.

CODE: 20339 Dates: No Class: Min/Max:

AGE: 3.0–5

DAYS: Monday–Thursday

TIME: 11:45 am–3:00 pm

September 7/8, 2027–May 24/25, 2028 (subject to change) Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 10/17

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Afternoon Kindergarten for 4.6-5 Years See Fees and Registration details on Easy Enrollment Page

Afternoon Kindergarten The Afternoon Kindergarten Program is designed to engage students in rich and varied activities designed to provide the foundation for academic and social success. The environment provides a healthy balance between whole group, small group and individual work, academic enrichment and play and teacher-directed and selfguided goals and pursuits. Teachers identify students’ individual interests and differentiate instruction to devise units of study to capture imagination. Both the child and the class will benefit from a consistent choice of days. Therefore, specific 5, 4 or 3 days chosen stay the same throughout the school year. It is possible to add or drop days on a one-time basis as the school year progresses. Please bring a nut-free lunch. CODE: 20340 20341 20342

DAYS: Five Days Four Days Three Days

Age: Days: Dates:

4.5–5 years Monday–Friday September 7/8, 2027–May 24/25, 2028 (subject to change) Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 11:45 am–3:00 pm Blue Room 8/15

No Class: Time: Location: Min/Max:

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2027-2028 Lake Bluff Preschool Easy Enrollment STEP 1

• Select appropriate class for your child’s age as of September 1, 2027. For Afternoon Kindergarten, Threes, and Mixed

Threes and Fours, select which days of the week your child will be attending (choice of 3, 4 or 5 days) on Billing Agreement.

STEP 2

• Come to the Lake Bluff Park District to complete the registration process. Our office is located at 355 W. Washington Ave. A portion of your first payment is a Non-Refundable Registration Fee ($125) for all programs. Non-Residents pay an additional $50 for all programs which is due at the time of registration and added to the first payment (waived for active military and Lake Forest residents).

STEP 3

• Payment may be made in Full at time of registration or in Monthly Payments. • We accept all credit/debit cards. • Payment is divided into nine equal payments. First payment is due at time of registration and remaining 8 payments are

automatically deducted on the 15th day or up to five business days after for the months of October 2027 through April 2028 from your account. A portion of your first payment ($125) is Non-Refundable. Therefore, if you withdraw prior to the start of the program, a service charge of $125 applies. If you withdraw during the program, your withdrawal is prorated out with the last day attended and with the service charge of $125.

Tuition 2027–2028 AGE AS OF 9/1/2027: 2-2.5 2.5-2.11 3-3.11 3-3.11 3-3.11 3-4.11 3-4.11 3-4.11 4-5.0 4-5.0 3.0-5 4.5-5.0 4.5-5.0 4.5-5.0

CODE: 20327 20328 20329 20330 20331 20332 20333 20334 20335/20336 20337/20338 20339 20340 20341 20342

DAYS: M/W T/Th 3 Days 4 Days M-F 3 Days 4 Days M-F M-Th M-F M-Th M-Fr 4 Days 3 Days

TIME: 9–11 am 9–11 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 9–11:30 am 11:45 am–3 pm 11:45 am–3 pm 11:45 am–3 pm 11:45 am–3 pm

TUITION: $3,375 $3,375 $4,275 $4,986 $5,868 $4,275 $4,986 $5,868 $5,706 $5,751 $4,275 $4,635 $4,311 $3,420

PAYMENT: $375 $375 $475 $554 $652 $475 $554 $652 $634 $639 $475 $515 $479 $380

IMPORTANT FACTS:

• Early Registration Dates for the 2027–2028 school year offered to families currently registered at Lake Bluff

Preschool are January 4-8 (Monday–Friday) from 9:00 am to noon. Please come to the Lake Bluff Park District Guest Services for registration forms and details. Regular registration begins January 11 at 9:00 am.

• Classes begin Tuesday, September 7 for Preschool (subject to change). Lake Bluff Preschool follows the Lake Bluff School District 65 schedule, with some exceptions. Refer to your Preschool calendar.

• Children enrolling in Lake Bluff Preschool for the first time must submit a copy of their birth certificate and an updated vaccination report from your pediatrician by the first day of school.

• Children 2.0–2.11 years old need not be toilet trained. Children over the age of 3 must be toilet trained and out of diapers/pullups to participate in the program.

• QUESTIONS? Call Preschool and Early Childhood Education Director Dana Hansen at 847-457-7352 or email at dhansen@lbpd.org.

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2027-2028 Lake Bluff Preschool Registration 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 • Phone 847-234-4150 Family’s Last Name________________________________________________________

Contact Phone __________________________________________________

Child’s Last Name if Different from Parent ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________

City ________________________________________

Zip Code ______________________

Preferred Email Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mother’s Name (if residing in household) __________________________________

Mother’s Cell Phone ____________________________________________

Father’s Name (if residing in household) __________________________________

Father’s Cell Phone ______________________________________________

Program CODE

Name of Child

Gender

Birthdate Mo/Day/Yr

Age as of 09/01/2027

Days/Time

Billing Agreement on other side must be completed and signed for registration to be complete. Do you need any accommodation, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, to effectively participate in the above activity and/or facility?  Yes  No Please call the Park District office at 847-234-4150 x 0 to confirm your request for accommodation.

INSURANCE LIABILITY WAIVER The Lake Bluff Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participants and parents registering their child in recreation programs must recognize however, that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreation activities. The Lake Bluff Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions which have been designed to protect the participants’ safety. Please recognize that the Lake Bluff Park District does not carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of such would make program fees prohibitive. Therefore, each person registering themselves or a family member for a recreation program/ activity should review their own health insurance policy for coverage. It must be noted that the absence of health insurance coverage does not make the Lake Bluff Park District automatically responsible for payment of medical expenses. Due to the difficulty and high cost of obtaining liability insurance, the agency providing liability coverage for the District REQUIRES the execution of the following Waiver and Release. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please read this form carefully and be aware in participating in the program(s) listed above, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you might sustain arising out of the activities of this program. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS As a participant in the program, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, including death, damages or loss regardless of severity which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided). I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the program against the District and its officers, agents, servants and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge the District and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the District and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damages and losses sustained by me or arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. PERMISSION TO SECURE TREATMENT In the event of emergency, I authorize District officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care and I agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services required. I have read and fully understand the aforementioned Program Details, Waiver and Release of All Claims and Permission to Secure Treatment. (Note: Please sign in an appropriate space below.)

I have carefully read the insurance liability waiver on this page, and I understand that my signature is required below in order to participate in Lake Bluff Park District programs. Signature: __________________________________________________________

Date: ______________________________________

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Lake Bluff Preschool Billing Agreement First & Last Name on Credit/Debit Card: ____________________________________________________________________ Credit/Debit Card: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Exp Date: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ CVC#: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Circle One: Paying in Full (add $50/program for N–R only)

CODE#____________

$_____________

OR Payment Plan (add $50/program for N–R only to 1st payment) Credit card must expire after April 2027. CODE

Child’s Name

1st Payment (N–R add $50)

Remaining 8 Payments

For Afternoon Kindergarten, Threes and Mixed Threes & Fours: Circle the 3, 4, or 5 days attending each week: M Tu W Th F 2027–2028 TERMS & CONDITIONS • By signing this agreement, I agree to pay the Lake Bluff Park District Preschool tuition payments shown above either in full or in 9 installment payments. I agree to be liable for the 2027–2028 tuition, with the first payment to be paid at the time of registration and remaining payments on the fifteenth day of the month or up to five business days after for October 2027 through April 2028. Non-Residents pay an additional $50 for all programs which is due at the time of registration and added to the first payment. • I agree it is my responsibility to have adequate funds in my account to cover these transactions and to update my credit card/debit card information if it should change. • Requests for withdrawal from this program must be made in writing and approved in order to cancel this billing agreement and will require a final fee that corresponds with the cancellation policy. A portion of your first payment ($125) is Non-Refundable so if you withdraw prior to the start of the program, a service charge of $125 applies. If withdrawing during the program, your withdrawal is prorated out with the last day attended and with the service charge of $125. • Registrants starting after the first day of school will have their tuition prorated with their actual starting date. • Any transaction rejected due to no fault of the Park District will be assessed a $20 service fee each time. Signature: ______________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________

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Parent-Child Programs Mr. Mark’s Music & Movement

Your child is born with musical potential and Mr. Mark’s music classes are designed to take advantage of that potential with live, interactive and age-appropriate musical experiences. Classes focus on adult/child interaction and are mixed-age (birth to kindergarten), so siblings are welcome! Your child’s musical development benefits from early exposure to active music-making and Mr. Mark gives you the fun one-a-week in-class sessions as well as the at-home materials (customrecorded songs and picture books) for music-making all week long with your family. Find out more about these classes and how important music-making is for children at mrmarksmusictogether.com.

Mr. Mark’s “Songs to Warm Up With” Winter Collection CODE: 20351 20352

DAY/TIME: DATE: Wednesdays Jan. 6-March 10 9:15–10:00 am Saturdays Jan. 9-March 13 10–10:45 am

FEE: First Child: $230 First Sibling: $165 First Child: $230 First Sibling: $165

Mr. Mark’s “Songs to Blossom and Grow With” Spring Collection CODE: 20353 20354

DAY/TIME: DATE: FEE: Wednesdays April 7-June 9 First Child: $230 9:15–10:00 am First Sibling: $165 Saturdays April 10-June 12 First Child: $230 10–10:45 am First Sibling: $165

Age: 0 mo.–7 yr. Location: Studio II Min/Max: 6/12 (child & parent couple) Fee: First Child $230 First Sibling $165, Additional siblings no charge Under 6 months/Over 5 years siblings no charge Tuition includes a $45 materials fee, non-refundable after first class.

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Preschool S T EAM and Executive Functioning STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Creativity and Math education. We focus on these areas together not only because the skills and knowledge in each discipline are essential for student success, but also because these fields are deeply intertwined in the real world and in how students learn most effectively. STEAM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that is coupled with hands-on, problem-based learning. (Check out all the STEAM offerings this season.) Children not enrolled in Lake Bluff Preschool must provide an updated vaccination report to participate in enrichment programs.

Movers and Shakers It is a playdate with purpose! Children will have fun with Mrs. G and friends while participating in a variety of board games and physical fitness games. Playing games together provides kids opportunities for working on social skills, direction following, memory, sustained attention, self-control, and fine and gross motor physical skills. Do not forget to bring a nut-free lunch! CODE: 20356 20357 20358 Age: Location: Min/Max:

DAY: Monday Monday Monday 3.0—5 years Green Classroom 5/10

DATE: January 11-March 1 March 8-April 12 April 19-May 17

NO CLASS: 1/18, 2/15 3/22

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $105/$112 $105/$112

Preschool Engineering Calling all little engineers! This fun and hands-on class teaches simple engineering concepts and explores the diverse fields of engineering through interactive projects and challenges. These little engineers will learn problem solving skills and practice teamwork. Please bring a lunch (nut-free). CODE: 20359 20360 20361 Age: Location: Min/Max:

DAY: Monday Monday Monday 3.5—5 years Yellow Classroom 5/10

DATE: January 11-March 1 March 8-April 12 April 19-May 17

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TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $105/$112 $105/$112

Preschool S T EAM and Executive Functioning continued S.T.E.A.M. Team Bring your curiosity and enjoy hands on observation and exploration with Mrs. G. Children will engage in fun projects and activities designed to make connections with and grow their love of learning in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Don’t forget to bring a nut-free lunch! CODE: 20435 20436 20437 20438 20439 20440

DAY: Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday

Age: Location: Min/Max:

3.5—5 years Green Classroom 5/8

DATE: January 5-February 9 January 6-February 10 February 16-April 6 February 17-April 7 April 13-May 18 April 14-May 19

NO CLASS:

3/23 3/24

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $126/$133 $147-$154 $147-$154 $126/$133 $126/$133

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $147-$154 $126/$133

Imagination Station Do you like using your imagination? Well, Welcome to Imagination Station! A place to play, create, explore, dress up and move using your interests. Themes such as dinosaurs, fairytales, community helpers, and under the sea will be explored through play, hands-on experiences, crafts, books, and movement activities. We will be choosing 3-4 themes for each session guided by the interest of class participants. Please bring a lunch (nut-free). CODE: 20362 20363 20364

DAY: Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday

Age: Location: Min/Max:

3.5—5 years Yellow Classroom 5/8

DATE: January 5-February 9 February 16-April 6 April 13-May 18

NO CLASS: 3/23

Let us teach your child ways to improve their Executive Functioning Skills. Controlled by the brain’s frontal lobe, Executive Functioning Skills are one’s working memory, control/self-regulation and cognitive flexibility. These three skills help the brain organize and act on information. They enable people to plan, organize, remember things, prioritize, pay attention and get started on tasks. They also help people use information and experiences from the past to solve current problems. A strong working memory means you have the ability to retain fresh information long enough to able to do something with the information. People with strong working memories find it easier to recall and manipulate information they hear without needing to write it down. Having control/self regulation is the quality that allows you to stop yourself from doing things you want to do that might not be in your best interest. Having cognitive flexibility is the ability to switch between thinking about two different concepts, and to think about multiple concepts simultaneously. Lake Bluff Park District | Winter/Spring 2027

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Preschool S T EAM and Executive Functioning continued Book Worms Inch your way into a good book! We’ll be exploring classic fairytales, contemporary favorites, and seasonal must-reads through interactive read-alouds, dramatic play, games and crafts. Please bring a lunch (nut-free). CODE: 20365 20366 20367

DAY: Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

Age: Location: Min/Max:

3.5—5 years Yellow Classroom 5/8

DATE: January 6-February 10 February 17-April 7 April 14-May 19

NO CLASS: 3/24

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $147/$154 $126/$133

Little Chefs Come chop, whip, spread, mix and measure with Little Chefs. A fun hands-on cooking experience for children. We will focus on creating real, good food so our little chefs and training can be proud of what they have created. CODE: 20368 20369 20370

DAY: Thursday Thursday Thursday

Age: Location: Min/Max:

3.5—5 years Yellow Classroom 5/8

DATE: January 7-February 18 February 25-April 8 April 15-May 20

NO CLASS: 1/21 3/25

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $126/$133 $126/$133

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $126/$133 $126/$133

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes Coordinate your mind and body with Mrs. G and friends! Children will explore mindfulness through breath & balance, rhythm through music and body awareness through yoga. Remember to bring a nut-free lunch to power up for this fun and active class! CODE: 20371 20372 20373

DAY: Thursday Thursday Thursday

Age: Location: Min/Max:

3.5—5 years Green Classroom 5/8

DATE: January 7-February 18 February 25-April 8 April 15-May 20

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NO CLASS: 1/21 3/25

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Preschool S T EAM and Executive Functioning continued Brain Quest Bring your creativity and sense of adventure on a problem-solving quest! Children will explore patterns, puzzles and beginning coding concepts through game play and other hands-on activities. Bring a nut free lunch. CODE: 20441 20442 20443 Age: Location: Min/Max:

DAY: Friday Friday Friday

DATE: January 8-February 26 March 5-April 9 April 16-May 21

NO CLASS: 1/22, 2/19 3/26 4/30

TIME: 11:30 am-1:30 pm 11:30 am-1:30 pm 11:30 am-1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $105/$112 $105/$112

3.5—5 years Green Classroom 5/10

FUN Friday Have your 2.0–3.5-year-old join us for a playful morning of fun activities. Your teacher has a gift for planning activities and exercises children enjoy. They may have so much fun they will not want to leave! A child being together with friends helps encourage language development, social skills, and independence. This is one fun Friday! Snack is provided for this class. CODE: 20444 20445 20446 Age: Location: Min/Max:

DAY: Friday Friday Friday

DATE: January 8-February 26 March 5-April 9 April 16-May 21

NO CLASS: 1/22, 2/19 3/26 4/30

TIME: 9:00 am-11:00 am 9:00 am-11:00 am 9:00 am-11:00 am

FEE: $126/$133 $105/$112 $105/$112

NO CLASS: 1/22, 2/19 3/26 4/30

TIME: 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm 11:30 am—1:30 pm

FEE: $126/$133 $105/$112 $105/$112

2.0—3.5 years Purple Classroom 3/12

Messes and Masterpieces Enjoy learning about and making art using different styles, mediums and techniques! Young artists will build confidence in their own ideas and creative abilities while sculpting, painting and designing, etc. Pack a nut free lunch! CODE: 20447 20448 20449 Age: Location: Min/Max:

DAY: Friday Friday Friday

DATE: January 8-February 26 March 5-April 9 April 16-May 21

3.5—5 years Yellow Classroom 5/12

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Afterschool Elementary S T EAM & Executive Functioning WALKOVER INCLUDED IN FEE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

Engineering for Kindergarteners

We will walk your child from LBES to your child’s Park District

Calling all engineers! This fun and hands-on class teaches simple engineering concepts and explores the diverse fields of engineering through interactive projects and challenges. Participants will have opportunities to create independently and work as a team. They will learn the engineering problem solving approach and how to collaborate with their peers. Snack included. Lake Bluff Elementary students can come to class early with walk-over. CODE: 20450 20451 20452

DAY: Monday Monday Monday

Age: 6 (Kindergarten)

DATE: January 11-March 1 March 8-April 12 April 19-May 17

Location: Green Classroom

class—for no additional charge. Just sit back and let us do the walking! Please email your child’s teacher with the dates for Walkovers.

NO CLASS: 1/18, 2/15 3/22

TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm

FEE: $150/$157 $125/$132 $125/$132

Min/Max: 5/10

Engineering for Elementary Future engineers! This fun and hands-on class teaches simple engineering concepts and explores the diverse fields of engineering through interactive projects and challenges. Participants will have opportunities to create independently and work as a team. They will practice using the engineering problem solving approach and collaborate with their peers. Snack included. Lake Bluff Elementary students can come to class early with walk-over. CODE: 20453 20454 20455

DAY: Monday Monday Monday

DATE: January 11-March 1 March 8-April 12 April 19-May 17

Age: 7—10 years

Location: Yellow Classroom

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NO CLASS: 1/18, 2/15 3/22

TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm

FEE: $150/$157 $125/$132 $125/$132

Min/Max: 5/10

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Afterschool Elementary S T EAM & Executive Functioning WALKOVER INCLUDED IN FEE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

Makerspace

We will walk your child from LBES to your child’s Park District

Makerspace is a place where students imagine, explore, create, tinker, play, generate, produce, design, manufacture, manipulate, invent and construct. Bring your curiosity to this class and Mrs. Lynch will provide all the tools and materials necessary for your success! Calling all inventors!!! Snack provided. Lake Bluff Elementary students can come to class early with walkover. CODE: 20456 20457 20458 Age: 6–10 years

DAY: Wednesday Wednesday Wednesday

class—for no additional charge. Just sit back and let us do the walking! Please email your child’s teacher with the dates for Walkovers.

DATES: January 6-February 10 February 17-April 7 April 14-May 19

Location: Yellow Classroom

NO CLASS: 3/24

TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm

FEE: $150/$157 $125/$132 $150/$157

Min/Max: 5/10

Sci-fari Take a scientific expedition to observe, investigate and discover how nature works! Curiosity fuels this journey filled with hands-on, explorations, projects, and experiments. Think motion, symmetry, weather, phenomena, crystals, bats and more! Snack included. Lake Bluff Elementary students can come to class early with walkover. CODE: 20459 20460 20461 Age: 7–10 years

DAY: Thursday Thursday Thursday

DATES: January 7-February 18 February 25-April 8 April 15-May 20

Location: Green Classroom

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NO CLASS: 1/21 3/25

TIME: 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm 3:15-4:30 pm

FEE: $150/$157 $150/$157 $150/$157

Min/Max: 5/10

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After School Care Afterschool Recreation Club (ARC) ARC is our flagship after school program where children are provided with a snack every day by staff, can work on homework or creative projects, as well as unwind from their busy day at school. This program is only for students in Kindergarten–5th grade, and students are walked daily from Lake Bluff Elementary School to the Park District. For more details, contact Ben White at bwhite@lbpd.org.

3 Day Half* Time: 3:00–4:30pm CODE: 20122 20123 20124 20125 20126

# 5 6 7 8 9

3 Day Full*

Fee: $184 per session

DATES: January 13–February 10 February 16–March 15 March 16–April 19 April 20–May 18 May 19–June 8

DEADLINE: 12/30/26 2/2/27 3/2/27 4/6/27 5/5/27

Time: 3:00–6:00pm CODE: 20130 20131 20132 20133 20134

# 5 6 7 8 9

Fee: $265 per session

DATES: January 13–February 10 February 16–March 15 March 16–April 19 April 20–May 18 May 19–June 8

DEADLINE: 12/30/26 2/2/27 3/2/27 4/6/27 5/5/27

* 3 day registration must be the same 3 days week-to-week.

5 Day Half Time: 3:00–4:30pm CODE: 20146 20147 20148 20149 20150

# 5 6 7 8 9

5 Day Full

Fee: $267 per session

DATES: January 13–February 10 February 16–March 15 March 16–April 19 April 20–May 18 May 19–June 8

DEADLINE: 12/30/26 2/2/27 3/2/27 4/6/27 5/5/27

Time: 3:00–6:00pm CODE: 20138 20139 20140 20141 20142

# 5 6 7 8 9

Fee: $392 per session

DATES: January 13–February 10 February 16–March 15 March 16–April 19 April 20–May 18 May 19–June 8

DEADLINE: 12/30/26 2/2/27 3/2/27 4/6/27 5/5/27

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After School Care ARC–Awesome Days! The Park District also offers these wonderful opportunities for kids to hang out with friends & our counselors on days where school is not in session. Some Awesome Days will include a field trip & special lunch. Priority registration is given to students currently enrolled in the ARC program, and later registration for non-ARC students may become available. For more information contact Ben White at bwhite@lbpd.org. CODE: 20039 20040 20041 20042 20043 20044 20045 20046 20047 20048 20049 20050 20051 20052 20053 20054 20055 Age: Location:

DATE: December 21 December 22 December 23 December 28 December 29 December 30 January 4 January 18 February 11 February 12 February 15 March 22 March 23 March 24 March 25 March 26 May 7

HOLIDAY: Winter Break! Winter Break! Winter Break! Winter Break! Winter Break! Winter Break! Winter Break! Martin Luther King Day P/T Conferences at LB65 Non-Attendance Day Presidents’ Day Spring Break! Spring Break! Spring Break! Spring Break! Spring Break! Teacher Institute Day

5-11 (entering Kindergarten–5th grade in Fall 2026) Recreation Center/Blair Park

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Instructor: Min/Max:

l? o o h c S No m! e l b o r P No

TIME: 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 11:05 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm 8:00 am–6:00 pm

FEE: $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $49 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79 $79

LBPD Afterschool Staff 10/40

Lake Bluff Park District Gymnastics / Tumbling Baby Gym Your toddler will be delighted in this gymnastics class with Mom, Dad, or caregiver. This class will work on good developmental skills for reaching milestones. In this class, we will work on 12 to 24 month old skills through active playtime, singing songs with hands on tools, stretches, walking, swinging, balancing, and climbing. CODE: 20343

DAYS: Saturday

Ages: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

1–2 Gymnastics Room Miss Brittany 4/8

DATES: January 16–May 8

NO CLASS: 2/13, 3/27, 4/17

TIMES: 8:00-8:30 am

FEE: $259/$264

Toddler Gymnastics Your toddler will be delighted in this gymnastics class. This class will work on good developmental skills for reaching milestones. In this class, we will work on skills through active playtime, singing songs with movement, climbing over and under objects, somersault, making bridges, doing crab walks, jumping, and swinging. CODE: 20344 20345

DAYS: Thursday Saturday

Ages: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

3–5 Gymnastics Room Miss Brittany 4/8

DATES: January 14–April 29 January 16–May 8

NO CLASS: 2/11, 3/25 2/13, 3/27, 4/17

TIMES: 5:00-5:30 pm 8:30-9:00 am

FEE: $259/$264 $259/$264

The Gymnastics Room

The Gymnastics Room is located inside the gym and is completely padded for safety. We have unique equipment including hanging rings, monkey bars, trapeze, a climbing rope and ladder, as well as traditional beam, bar, tumbling mats, and mini trampoline. See next page for more 

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Lake Bluff Park District Gymnastics / Tumbling continued Youth Gymnastics Your child will be delighted in this gymnastics class learning to do somersaults—frontward and backwards, work on backbends, handstands, cartwheels, back walkovers, and front walkovers. This class will also incorporate building upper and lower body strength to help master tumbling skills. CODE: 20346 20347 20348 20349

CLASS: Petite Gymnastics Junior Gymnastics Teen Gymnastics* Petite Gymnastics

DAY: Tuesday Monday Monday Saturday

AGES: 5-9 9-13 9-14 5-9

DATES: Jan.12–Apr. 27 Jan. 11–Apr. 26 Jan. 11–Apr. 26 Jan. 16–May 8

NO CLASS: 3/23 1/18, 2/15, 3/22 1/18, 2/15, 3/22 2/13, 3/27

TIME: 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 6:30–7:15 pm 10:30–11:15 am

INSTRUCTOR: Miss Brittany Miss Brittany Miss Katie Miss Halie

FEE: $254/$259 $254/$259 $254/$259 $254/$259

*Advanced class, please contact Ms. Brittany about placement at bgoodrich@lbpd.org. Location: Min/Max:

Gymnastics Room 4/15

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Lake Bluff School of Dance About Our Program Welcome to Lake Bluff School of Dance where our focus as a park district family is to provide high-quality dance instruction in a fun and inspiring atmosphere. Our dance program offers a variety of dance classes for all ages to enjoy. We take pride as a community in proper techniques while building and developing a student’s confidence, self-image and self-awareness. Whether students are beginning their career as a dancer or simply looking to enrich their lives through the beautiful motion of dance, Lake Bluff School of Dance will help all dancers meet their goals to their fullest potential. Our program is a season-long commitment.

Details

Dance Attire

Fees: Payment is due at the time of registration for each semester. There will be no payment plans allowed for regular dance classes. Note that if a class does not have a minimum of four students, it will be combined with another class or cancelled.

Ballet & Lyrical classes are to come with their hair in a bun, solid color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes.

Safety & Security: Students should not be left unsupervised for long periods of time before or after class. Location: Dance Studio I or Dance Studio II (Located at the Recreation Center)

Demi-Pointe/Pointe classes are to come in solid color leotard, pink tights, Demi-pointe shoes. Hair in a bun.

Attendance: Students are expected to be on time for their class with their dance attire and hair up. If a child is not in dress code, the teacher has the right to ask the child to sit the entire class.

Jazz classes are to come with their hair up, solid color leotard, black shorts, and tan Bloch super jazz shoes.

Lake Forest Residents

Tap classes are to come with their hair up, solid color leotard, black shorts, and tan Bloch tap shoes.

The Park District recognizes Lake Forest citizens receive resident rates for Fitness, Paddle, Golf Club and Dance Classes. This policy includes all daily fees, memberships, and class fees in these areas.

Recreation Manager: Ben White, bwhite@lbpd.org

Hip Hop classes are to come with their hair up, solid color leotard, black shorts, and gym shoes. Boys may wear comfortable clothing. Poms/JLT (Jumps, Leaps & Turns) classes are to come with their hair up, black leotard, black shorts, and tan Bloch super jazz shoes. Pre Ballet/Tap classes are to come in pink or black leotard, hair in a bun, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and tap shoes for the Pre Ballet/Tap class.

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Class Descriptions Pre-Ballet and Dance Medley

In these levels children will develop poise and musicality in a fun and creative environment. The instructor will introduce children to a creative yet disciplined classroom structure that challenges their curious minds while introducing age-appropriate dance material. The students will express themselves physically through exercises intended to increase their coordination, strength, flexibility and their awareness of spatial concepts while beginning their understanding of classical ballet. The strong emphasis on musicality and rhythmic timing will increase their ability to listen to and dance with the music.

Ballet, Demi-Pointe and Pointe

These levels more formally offer children a challenging and disciplined classroom structure that is appropriately geared to their growing emotional and physical maturity. The students will build their knowledge of the basic structure of a ballet class with a growing vocabulary and develop proper placement of the torso, hips, and legs without exceeding their anatomical limitations. They will develop coordination of their arms and heads with a concentration on smooth transitions throughout the exercises. As they progress through the levels, the difficulty and sophisti-

cation of the technique, producing clear tap sounds and having fun. As students’ progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. classwork will increase accordingly. In addition to their dance education, students will learn about musicality, ballet terminology and general stage and theater craft.

Jazz

Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance techniques such as isolations of the body, improving performance quality and developing complex rhythms and patterns. Students will be exposed to various styles of jazz such as Broadway, Street and Contemporary to help develop a well-rounded dancer. Class curriculum is based on ballet technique layered with traditional jazz movement and includes a proper warm-up, stretches, isolations, jumps, leaps, turns, and across-the- floor progressions and combinations. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate.

Hip-Hop

Hip hop is a high-energy class that infuses the latest styles of street dancing, breaking, popping, and locking. Classes will encourage students to step outside of the box by bringing their own individual style and personality to the movements. Hip hop dance requires students to have the strength and stamina to successfully perform moves. Therefore class includes upper and lower body conditioning as well as a rigorous warm-up to help prepare students for more intense movements.

JLT (Jumps, Leaps, and Turns)

Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style, and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from

In this class, you will be learning the proper technique, alignment and execution of the most popular turns, leaps and jumps; fouetté turns, turns à la seconde, pirouettes, chaînés and piqué turns, grand jetés, center leaps, surprise leaps, turning leaps, barrel leaps, Russian jumps, attitude jumps, ring jumps and much more. This class is great for those that are interested in doing Poms in grade school and in high school.

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Broadway to Rhythm tap. Exercises focus on building flexibility of the knee and ankles, coordination, and speed of movement. The class emphasis is on developing proper tap.

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Spring 2027 Classes Learn to dance and hone your skills this fall at the Lake Bluff School of Dance! Our teachers will work with your dancers to build skills and confidence. Dancers from all classes will perform at our Spring Recital on Saturday, May 15th at the Gorton Center in Lake Forest. Details about ticket sales will be released by Spring Break for families. For more details, please contact Ben White at bwhite@lbpd.org. CODE: DAY: 20374 Monday 20375 Monday 20377 Tuesday 20378 Tuesday 20379 Tuesday 20380 Tuesday 20381 Thursday 20382 Thursday 20383 Thursday 20384 Friday 20385 Friday 20386 Friday 20376 Friday 20387 Friday 20388 Saturday 20389 Saturday

AGE: 4-8 4-8 2.5-5 12-15 9-11 9-11 6-11 12-14 12-14 5-8 9-11 12-14 4-9 5-11 2-5 4-6

PROGRAM: Petite Jazz/Hip Hop* Petite Ballet/Tap Pre-Ballet/Tumble Teen Poms Training for HS Junior Jazz Junior JLT Petite Ballet/Tap Teen Jazz Teen JLT Petite Ballet/Tap* Junior Ballet Teen Ballet Petite/Junior Poms Musical Theatre Pre-Ballet Pre-Ballet/Tumble

DATES: Jan. 11–May 3 Jan. 11–May 3 Jan. 12–Apr. 27 Jan. 12–Apr. 27 Jan. 12–Apr. 27 Jan. 12–Apr. 27 Jan. 14–Apr. 29 Jan. 14–Apr. 29 Jan. 14–Apr. 29 Jan. 15–May 7 Jan. 15–May 7 Jan. 15–May 7 Jan. 15–May 7 Jan. 15–May 7 Jan. 16–May 8 Jan. 16–May 8

NO CLASS: 1/18, 2/8, 2/15, 3/22, 4/19 1/18, 2/8, 2/15, 3/22, 4/19 3/23 3/23 3/23 3/23 2/11, 3/25 2/11, 3/25 2/11, 3/25 2/12, 3/26 2/12, 3/26 2/12, 3/26 2/12, 3/26 2/12, 3/26 2/13, 3/27, 4/17 2/13, 3/27, 4/17

TIME: INSTRUCTOR: 3:10–4:00 pm Miss Laura 4:00–4:50 pm Miss Laura 5:45–6:30 pm Miss Brittany 7:00–8:00 pm Miss Sienna 6:30–7:20 pm Miss Brittany 7:20–8:10 pm Miss Brittany 5:30–6:15 pm Miss Brittany 6:15–7:00 pm Miss Brittany 7:00–7:45 pm Miss Brittany 3:10–4:00 pm Miss Kathy 4:00–4:50 pm Miss Kathy 4:50–5:40 pm Miss Kathy 5:00–5:45 pm Miss Brittany 5:45–6:30 pm Miss Brittany 9:00–9:45 am Miss Brittany/Laura 9:45–10:30 am Miss Halie

FEE: $319/$324 $319/$324 $338/$343 $293/$298 $378/$383 $293/$398 $358/$363 $358/$363 $273/$278 $378/$383 $378/$383 $378/$383 $378/$383 $378/$383 $319/$324 $319/$324

*Walkover from LBES is provided.

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Dance Fees CLASS LEVEL Pre-K Petite, Junior, Teen

CLASS FEE $18.50 per class $19.50 per class

RECITAL FEE $25 per student $25 per student

COSTUME FEE $35 per student $60 per student

RECITAL DATE Saturday, May 15th Gorton Center

Household Family Discount for Multiple Dance Classes Discounts can ONLY be applied at the Lake Bluff Guest Services Counter and NOT Online. • Prorated classes cannot be combined with Dance Discounts. • Most expensive program counts as the first class for discounts. • Dance discounts can be applied for siblings. Please contact Ben White at bwhite@lbpd.org to request your program discount. 1 CLASS No Discount

2 CLASSES 5% discount

3 CLASSES 10% discount

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4+ CLASSES 15% discount

O Hare ’ Irish Dance Irish Family Affair Bring your spouse and kids! Learn a traditional Irish Céilí dance just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Adults will be paired off in one studio while children learn a kids céilí in the other. No experience necessary! CODE: Age:

20350 4-12

Date: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor:

Wednesday, March 10 5:00–6:00 pm Dance Studio 1 & 2 4/12 O’Hare Irish Dance

Fee:

$25 for 1, $45 for 2, $60 for 3 & $75 for 4+

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Youth Recreation Trade & Play: Unofficial Pokémon Meet-Up Players can trade cards with friends and build their skills through matches. Lake Bluff’s resident Pokémon expert, Ivan Espinoza, will teach strategy and game etiquette throughout the season. No experience is required, and demo decks are available for new players. CODE: 20390 20391 20392 Age: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

DAY: Friday Friday Friday

DATE: January 8–29 February 19–March 12 April 9–30

TIME: 6:00-7:30 pm 6:00-7:30 pm 6:00-7:30 pm

FEE: $85/$90 $85/$90 $85/$90

5–11 Community Room Ivan Espinoza 6/20

‘COOL’-inary Cooking Club LBES Walkover Included! Your kids will have a blast cooking up and devouring our exciting, tasty, and healthy recipes. Our interactive classes incorporate S.T.E.A.M., culture, language, geography and more, are led by our experienced Chef Instructors. Allergies are always accommodated and recipes are always nut-free. Explore our lineup of ever-changing weekly recipes below and join us to WHIP up some culinary fun all year! Our cooking classes are perfect for all ages! • ALL ALLERGIES ARE ACCOMMODATED and our recipes are always NUT FREE • Cook up some fun with us all school year-you will never repeat a recipe. We have ALL NEW recipes planned throughout the school year! Please note that recipes are subject to change based on our creative whim! CODE: 20393 20394 Age: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

DAY: Tuesday Tuesday

DATE: January 12–March 2 March 9–May 4

NO CLASS: 3/23

TIME: 3:10-4:10 pm 3:10-4:10 pm

FEE: $296/$301 $296/$301

5–11 Dance Studio I Sticky Fingers Cooking Inc. 8/12

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Chess Wizards LBES Walkover Included! Join Chess Wizards this year for challenging chess lessons, exciting tournaments, fun, team activities, and more! If you’re brand-new to chess, we’ll teach you the basics and get you playing right away. If you’re a seasoned checkmate artist, we’ll show you new ways to let your creativity show on the chess board. CODE: 20395 20396 Age: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

DAY: Thursday Thursday

DATE: NO CLASS: Jan. 7–March 4 2/11 March 11–May 6 3/25

TIME: 3:10–4:10 pm 3:10–4:10 pm

FEE: $264/$269 $264/$269

6–13 Dance Studio I Chess Wizards 10/14

Parent Night Out! Drop the kids off with our Recreation Staff and enjoy a night on the town, a date night, or even just run some errands. Children will enjoy a pizza dinner with our staff, a movie and some additional fun games. Please notify Ben White at bwhite@lbpd.org with any dietary restrictions or allergies. CODE: 20397 Age: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

DAY: Friday

DATE: April 2

TIME: 6:00–8:30 pm

FEE: $26/$31 per child

5–14 Community Room/Gym ARC Staff 6/30

NERF: Special Ops & Pizza Party Calling all special agents! Kids will enjoy a couple of rounds of nerf battles, obstacle courses, and a couple of skills competitions. Our evening will end with a small awards ceremony, and a pizza party. All players must bring eye protection, a Nerf blaster, and darts specific to their blaster. CODE: 20400 Age: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

DAY: Friday

DATE: February 5

TIME: 6:00–8:00 pm

FEE: $26/$31 per child

6–12 Community Room/Gym Ben White and Recreation Staff 10/40

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Young Rembrandt Art Classes Elementary Drawing with Young Rembrandts

LBES Walkover Included! Session 1: Start the New Year with creativity and fun! Students will explore exciting step-by-step drawing lessons featuring Groovy Giraffes, a detailed Scorpion, and a delicious Ice Cream Sundae, along with inspiring Art History lessons celebrating influential Black women, including Claudette Colvin. With a brand-new lesson in every class, children will build drawing skills, confidence, creativity, and attention to detail while creating artwork they will be proud to take home. All supplies are provided! Session 2: Get ready to draw, laugh, and let your imagination run wild! Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing classes introduce students to the fundamentals of cartooning while encouraging creativity, humor, and self-expression. Young artists will create expressive characters, dynamic poses, visual stories, and hilarious ideas—from quirky people and silly animals to outrageous foodinspired characters! With brand-new lessons every week and every session, students are always discovering something new while building their cartooning skills and bringing their imaginations to life. All art supplies are provided! CODE: 20402 20403

SESSION: 1 2

Age: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

5–11 Dance Studio I Young Rembrandts 6/20

DAY: Friday Friday

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DATE: January 8–March 5 March 12–May 14

NO CLASS: 2/12 3/26, 5/7

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TIME: 3:10–4:10 pm 3:10–4:10 pm

FEE: $200/$205 $200/$205

Youth Athletics Intramural Soccer Join us and take the field for our afternoon of fun. Coaches will demonstrate and develop skills in your player. Groups will be broken into different teams weekly to keep the games interesting. Players should be prepared to play indoors with gym shoes and outside with cleats. CODE: 20406

DAY: Wednesday

DATES: April 7–May 12

Ages: Location: Min/Max:

5.5–8.5 (Grades: K-3rd) Blair Park 6/16

TIME: 4:30-5:20 pm

FEE: $90/$95

Lil’ Kickers Soccer Players will learn the basics of soccer while developing their coordination, skills and teamwork. Players should come prepared to play outdoors if weather is good. CODE: 20407

DAY: Wednesday

Ages: Location: Min/Max:

3–5.5 (Pre-K) Blair Park 6/16

DATES: April 7–May 12

TIMES: 5:30–6:20 pm

FEE: $90/$95

Lil’ Sluggers T-Ball Join us for this introductory program where players will build their skills as hitters, throwers, and catchers as we get ready for baseball season in Lake Bluff. Players should bring a mitt. All other equipment will be provided. CODE: 20408 20409 Location: Min/Max:

AGE: 3-5 (PreK) 5-6 (Kinder)

DAY: Mondays Mondays

DATES: February 8–March 15 February 8–March 15

NO CLASS: 2/15 2/15

TIMES: 4:30–5:20 pm 5:30–6:20 pm

FEE: $90/$95 $90/$95

Recreation Center Gym 6/16

Intramural Volleyball Bump! Set! Spike! This intramural program is for kids who understand the basics of volleyball and want to get in more reps. Our staff will help create new teams and keep games moving and engaging for players. CODE: 20404 Ages: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

DAY: Tuesday

DATES: March 9–May 4

NO CLASS: 3/23

TIME: 6:00–7:00 pm

FEE: $80/$85

10.5–14 (Grades: 5–8) Recreation Center Gym Rec. Staff 6/16

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Track & Field by NFront Do you have a future Track & Field Olympian at home? This exciting 50-minute class introduces young athletes to a variety of events, including sprinting, turbo javelin, shot put, hurdles, long (broad) jump, and distance running. Each session begins with a structured warm-up before diving into the main events of the day. Depending on the season, classes may take place indoors or outdoors. Medals will be awarded to all participants, and proper technique will be taught with the use of provided equipment. Join us for a fun, engaging, and energetic introduction to Track & Field! What to bring: • water bottle • athletic running shoes • comfortable athletic wear (sweats/shorts) CODE: 20411 20412 20413 20414 20415 20416

DAY: Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday Monday Wednesday

Ages: Location: Instructor: Min/Max:

7-12 Studio X NFRONT Athletics 6/16

DATES: January 11–March 1 (6 wk) January 13–March 3 (8 wk) March 8–April 19 (6 wk) March 10–April 21 (6 wk) April 26–June 7 (6 wk) April 28–June 2 (6 wk)

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NO CLASS: 1/18 & 2/15 3/22 3/24 5/31

TIMES: 4:00–4:50 pm 4:00–4:50 pm 4:00–4:50 pm 4:00–4:50 pm 4:00–4:50 pm 4:00–4:50 pm

FEE: $85/$95 $113/$123 $85/$95 $85/$95 $85/$95 $85/$95

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Beginner Obstacle Course Racing by Ultimate Ninjas The Beginner Ninja class will focus on tackling the obstacles we have all seen on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior! Ninjas are not required to have any prior experience with obstacles. They learn how to approach new challenges safely while having fun and exploring movements. Instructors set goals and challenges for students which help them gradually develop solid fundamental skills. Close-toe tennis shoes are required along with athletic apparel. Water bottle recommended for hydration breaks.

CODE: 20417 20418 20419 20420

DATES: December 27–January 31 February 7–March 14 March 21–April 25 May 2–June 6

Ages: Days: Location:

6–12 Sundays Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville (732 E. Park Ave. Libertyville, IL) Ultimate Ninjas 1/6

Instructor: Min/Max:

TIME: 9:00–9:50 am 9:00–9:50 am 9:00–9:50 am 9:00–9:50 am

FEE: $194/$200 $194/$200 $194/$200 $194/$200

Lil Ninjas by Ultimate Ninjas Preschool Ninja Classes will focus on developing coordination and strength through skills such as balancing, hanging, jumping, climbing, and running, while instilling self-confidence and teamwork in a safe and positive environment. Close-toe tennis shoes are required along with athletic apparel. Water bottle recommended for hydration breaks.

CODE: 20421 20422 20423 20424

DATES: December 27–January 31 February 7–March 14 March 21–April 25 May 2–June 6

Ages: Days: Location:

3-5 Sundays Ultimate Ninjas Libertyville (732 E. Park Ave. Libertyville, IL) Ultimate Ninjas 1/3

Instructor: Min/Max:

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TIME: 9:00–9:45 am 9:00–9:45 am 9:00–9:45 am 9:00–9:45 am

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FEE: $186/$194 $186/$194 $186/$194 $186/$194

Spring Junior Tennis Spring Junior Tennis Kids will learn the rules, techniques, and fun Tennis skills. Please bring a Tennis racquet, the Park District will supply a racquet as a lender when needed. This class will continue to offer the FREE walk-over from the Lake Bluff Elementary school to Blair courts for the 3:00 pm session. CODE: 20425 20426 20427 20428 20429 20430 20431 20432 20433 20434

LEVEL: Tiny Tots Tiny Tots Junior Ralliers Junior Ralliers Junior Ralliers Junior Ralliers Pre-Teen Pre-Teen Pre-Teen Teen

AGES: 4-5 yrs 4-5 yrs K-2 K-2 K-2 K-2 3-5 3-5 3-5 6-8

Location: Rain Days: Min/Max:

Blair Park Courts Class held in the gym 6/12

DAY: Tuesday Thursday Monday Monday Wednesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Friday Wednesday

DATES: Apr. 13–May 25 (7 wks) Apr. 15–May 27 (7 wks) Apr. 12–May 24 (7 wks) Apr. 12–May 24 (7 wks) Apr. 14–May 26 (7 wks) Apr.16–May 28 (7 wks) Apr. 13–May 25 (7 wks) Apr. 15–May 27 (7 wks) Apr. 16–May28 (7 wks) Apr. 14–May 26 (7 wks)

TIME: 4:00-4:45 pm 4:00-4:45 pm 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm

FEE: $155 $155 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200

There will be a FREE walk-over program for all LBES Students from the school to Blair courts. (3:00 pm classes only. Walk-over will not run during any early dismissal days.)

Spring Junior Tennis Levels Tiny Tots (Ages 4–5): This class introduces tennis skills through games, coordination drills and floor tennis using the hands or racquet, depending on the player’s skills. Junior Ralliers (Grades K–2): Development of coordination and tennis skills at this level are emphasized. This class introduces correct stroke techniques in a funfilled environment with games and scoring. The main objective by the end of the season will be to rally with low-compression balls.

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Pre-Teen (Grades 3–5): The main objectives of this class are stroke mechanics, footwork and by the end of the season, being able to rally and play points with regulation tennis balls. Also covered is an introduction to tactical patterns and tennis etiquette. Teens (Grades 6–8): These lessons are for teens with a focus on development of basic strokes, feed and play situations, drills, tennis etiquette and supervised play.

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Pickleball Lake Bluff offers Pickleball year-round! With dedicated outdoor courts, and 3 lined indoor courts. Join us and learn all about the fastest growing sport in the country! This sport is fun for all ages. We offer intro to pickleball, drills for all levels, structured game play, tournaments, leagues, and open play. Keep an eye on our website for the latest update. https://www.lakebluffparks.org/programs/racquet-sports/#pickleball

Pickleball Annual Membership $110 for residents, $135 non-residents. (Membership is NOT required.) Membership includes:  Access to reserve an outdoor PB court 90 minutes up to 4x per week (courts that PB programming is not using)  Covers any drop-in fees for indoor open play access to the Paddle Hut (on the non-paddle months)  Rent the Paddle Hut (same rate as paddle membership discount)

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Platform Tennis HOURS Open 7 days a week Friday and Saturday: 8:00 am–10:30 pm Sunday–Thursday: 8:00 am–9:30 pm* *10:15 pm on league nights

Memberships

Dear Lake Bluff Paddle Enthusiast: Welcome to the Paddle Season at the Lake Bluff Paddle Club. This year we will have 9 women’s teams and 13 men’s teams for every level player, from beginner to advanced. The leagues compete with clubs all over the North Shore and we are looking for new players to continue the growth of our club! In addition to the leagues, we offer COED and beginner classes for those looking to learn the sport. We offer all types of lessons at the Lake Bluff Paddle Club: private, semi-private, three-on-one, four-on-one, clinics, and paddle camps. No matter your ability or whether you are looking for competitive or social paddle, we will find a place for you in our club to enjoy your season! Please visit our website to see more class offerings and current schedule.

Memberships are available for Men & Women, residents, and non-residents, and run from September 1 through August 31. We offer Individual Memberships that feature league play, October through March, at all skill levels. There are weekly team drills for an additional fee. The Individual Membership also includes use of the courts 7 days a week. Social/Limited Individual Memberships allow play from Friday through Sunday night. Seniors pay a reduced fee. Non-members may sign-up for specific programs offered throughout the season. All are welcome! *Social/Limited Individual is allowed Friday night through Sunday night court time, Friday night socials and member rates on lessons and drills. Members of League Series Teams must purchase the Individual Membership and Drill fee. Members pay no court fees.

Court Rentals

Courts rentals are based on 1.5 hours of court time. The resident fee applies to both Lake Bluff and Lake Forest residents who show proof of residency. Members receive free court rentals. RESIDENT: NON-RESIDENT:

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$35 $45

About Our Racquet Pros Kari Falls

Racquet Sports Director While growing up in the area, Kari played competitive USTA junior tennis for many years and learned the game of platform tennis as a teenager, catching the paddle bug at a young age. She plays on a Series I team and has been competing in National Ranking Tournaments for over a decade. Kari and her husband Chris are lifelong

residents of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff and have raised their three daughters here. As a family, they have actively participated in many programs at the Lake Bluff Park district over the years. Kari works with the program year-round helping all our members achieve their tennis and paddle goals and is looking forward to having a positive impact on our thriving community program. Her passion for all racquet sports and enthusiasm will bring a great energy to the program at Lake Bluff Park District. In her free time, she enjoys being active, cooking, spending time with friends and family and of course, playing tennis and paddle.

Contact Kari at Karifalls@me.com or at (847) 902-9998 for any program questions.

Semi & Private Lessons Sharpen your skills with personalized instruction from the Pro. The 3-on-1 format is an excellent way to improve strategy and shot selection. The 2-on-1 is perfect for working in tandem with a partner and improving your communication. Private instruction is excellent for those specific shots such as serve, return of serve and that ever-elusive first volley! Call for an appointment and availability. Private 2-on-1 3-on-1 4-on-1

$95 per hour $60 each per hour $40 each per hour $30 each per hour

3-on-1 4-on-1

$55 for 90 minutes $45 for 90 minutes

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Birthday Paddle Parties, Scouts “Try it” Paddle Parties, Family and Corporate Paddle Parties can be set up for mutually convenient times and are a sure-fire way to have an awesome celebration!

Lake Bluff Health & Fitness Center COUPON

One Week

FREE Try the Fitness Center for FREE!

Mention this coupon to redeem your one–week trial of the Fitness Center. Offer not valid for previous members.

$42

MEMBERSHIP PER MONTH INCLUDES Group X CLASSES

Membership includes usage of a full range of equipment, group fitness, personal training availability, and an indoor track.

Memberships Choose the membership program plan and duration option that best meets your needs!

The Fitness Center has full towel service!

Membership age requirements Membership is open to those individuals 14 years of age and older. 13-year-olds may become members as long as an adult member accompanies them each time they work out. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted on the second floor except for special programs.

All-Inclusive Membership Plans! Two Options: 

FITNESS PLAN: a minimum 12-month commitment $42/month (EFT) OR

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ANNUAL PASS: a “paid-in-full” All-Inclusive Membership Plan that covers 12 months from date of purchase

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SENIOR and STUDENT RATES available too!

All memberships include: Use of the Fitness Center Facilities, Equipment and Amenities! Group Fitness classes!  Track Use!  Yoga Classes  

WorkFit

Daily, Monthly & Quarterly membership options available, too!!

Full-time non-resident employees of businesses located in some areas of Lake Bluff, Knollwood, or North Chicago that pay taxes to the Lake Bluff Park District are entitled to resident fitness center rates. Employees need proof of full-time employment to participate.

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Resident rates apply to: 

Yearly membership

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Family membership

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Personal training

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Daily Pass: This all-inclusive pass is valid for the date purchased. Monthly Pass: 30-day duration from date of purchase.  Quarterly Pass: 90-day duration from the date of purchase.  Student Pass: Special rate for Winter holiday memberships. 

Family Memberships!

Each additional Family Member receives a 10% Discount on an Annual Pass or Fitness Plan!

Lake Forest Residents

Lake Forest Residents receive Resident rates at the Lake Bluff Health & Fitness Center!

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Facilities at the Health and Fitness Center

FACILITY FEATURES Cardio Equipment!

Resistance Training

Members also enjoy:

Treadmills (motorized and non-motorized)  Incline Trainers  Cross Trainers  Upright & Recumbent Bikes (Air Dynes, Precor, Cybex and more)  NuStep Recumbent Elliptical  Elliptical Trainers  Rowers (water and fan resistance)  Indoor Cycles

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Selectorized Circuit Machines  Cable Training Machines  Free Weight Room  Functional Training Area and Accessories

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Locker rooms with private showers  Suspended 1/13 mile walking/ running track  Group Fitness studio  Stretching Area 

Private Studio Space!

Winter Hours Monday–Friday 5:00 am–9:00 pm Saturday 7:00 am–6:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am–5:00 pm Christmas Eve 7:00 am–noon Christmas, Dec. 25 CLOSED New Year’s Eve 7:00 am–noon New Year’s Day CLOSED Easter, March 28 CLOSED Hours subject to change.

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Group X and SILVER-FIT – Included in Membership SILVER-FIT

Included in memberships! For Active Older Adults, we have a special program of classes known as SILVER-FIT™ (Successful Independent Loving Vibrant Empowered Resilient—Fun In Training)

 While this branded program

provides fitness classes that target active older adults, anyone who is looking for this level and type of fitness training can participate in the SILVER-FIT classes! No age restrictions!  Classes include cardiovascular

exercises, muscle conditioning (endurance, strength, and power) exercises, balance & agility training, chair yoga, and a TON of FUN for all participants!

Group X Classes Included in memberships! From the studio to the gym to the outdoors, our Group X classes offer plenty of ways to reach your fitness goals. All fitness levels are welcome. Find the monthly Group X schedule on the Health & Fitness page of the Park District website.

OPEN HOUSE! Look for more information about our OPEN HOUSE in early January! Special Fitness Membership promos, sample classes, and more!

COUPON

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CLICK TO PLAY at LAKEBLUFFPARKS.ORG Register and pay for programs, and view available facilities, all from your computer, tablet, or smart phone!

 1 CLICK “SIGN IN”

You’ll need to create an account to use it, but don’t worry! With a couple clicks and a few taps of the keyboard, you’ll be set up and ready to enjoy the convenience of online registration. If you already have a CLICK TO PLAY account, follow these steps to login:

1  1 Click “Sign In” 2 Click “Forgot your password”  2 3 Enter your CLICK TO PLAY  3

 2 CLICK “FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD”

account email and submit

A new temporary password will be sent to you and you will have full access to the new site. You can update your family members or account details and start registering for programs. Don’t worry, if you don’t have a CLICK TO PLAY account, you create one on the site. No need to call or come in. Just click “Create an Account and enter your family information. It’s just that easy! The new system has many great benefits and is extremely easy to use! Search for your favorite program by keyword, age,

 3 ENTER YOUR EMAIL

day, time, location and more! You may even discover a new program along the way. And if you find a program that isn’t open for registration just yet, you can save it to your Wish List and easily add it to your cart when it opens! More information is available at www.lakebluffparks.org:. Or contact Guest Services at 847-234-4150 with any questions.

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Download Our Bluffers App! Everything you need is in one easy-to-use place: our Bluffers app! Download it from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store and keep every service in the palm of your hand. With it, you can: • View your upcoming schedules • Check in quickly and contact-free • Book activities from anywhere at anytime • Join fitness challenges which integrate with Apple’s HealthKit to track your calories burned, distance walked/ran and steps climbed • Stay up to date with notifications Once downloaded and installed, sign in with the same email and password you use for ACTIVENet online registration. If you do not know your password, tap the “Forgot Password” link. Select Register to browse available programs and sign up. To see all your membership cards, click the four squares in the top right corner, then choose your name to bring up the whole family!

Download the Bluffers app today and make every visit simpler!

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Registration Information REGISTRATION Resident Registration (Online and In Person) begins Saturday, December 5 at 9:00 am Non–Resident Registration begins Monday, December 14 at 9:00 am

HOW TO REGISTER

 1 ONLINE Visit lakebluffparks.org and click the Online Registration icon. On the Click to Play page, click the Sign In/Up button, and on the next page enter your email address and password. If you don't have an account, click the Join link to create one.

 2 MAIL-IN Fill out the registration form in the program guide. Payments may be made by check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to Lake Bluff Park District. If paying by credit/debit card include the complete card number, expiration date, CVV#, and signature. Mail to: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044.

 3 DROP-OFF Fill out the registration form in the program guide or pick one up at the Administration Office. Include proper payment. Leave the registration form with payment at the front desk. Sorry, no telephone registrations.

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Withdrawal/Refund Policy In the past we allowed written requests for withdrawals and transfers up to the first day of the class. This has created hardships for instructors and participants alike. Last minute changes impacted on whether some classes must be cancelled due to low enrollment or whether several classes must be combined. Instructors who have held times in their schedule to teach are notified at the last minute they are not needed. Some classes require supplies to be purchased in advance of the first class. Participants of any class being changed or cancelled need to be notified in a timely manner. For all of the above reasons and in order to have accurate class lists, we must make a policy change. All requests for Transfers and Withdrawals must be made in person at the Park District office by completing this form. • Transfers – $5 processing fee applies for classes and camps. • Class Withdrawals  Class Withdrawal Policy. The amount credited will depend on when the written request is received. Camps, Dance, Fitness Center and Preschool have specific policies.  For withdrawal requests received in writing:  No later than 7 days prior to the beginning of the class, a refund equal to 90% of the total fee for the class will be refunded.  From 6 days prior to the beginning of class, a credit will be placed on your Lake Bluff Park District account equal to 80% of the total fee for the class.  No refunds will be given after the 1st meeting except in case of documented medical reasons or moving out of the local area.  There are NO prorated fees or refunds for contractual programs (i.e. 5 Star Sports, LBYBA). • Withdrawals Due to Medical Reasons During Program – Processing fee is waived, and prorated refund is assessed with a doctor’s note only. The refund will not be processed until we have both the doctor’s note and a signed request. Other than above, refunds can only be given for medical reasons, and will be prorated. If a medical problem occurs before or during a program and the participant requests a refund, a

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prorated refund will be assessed with a doctor’s note only, starting with the date of the signed request which must be made in person at the Park District office. Under no circumstances will refunds requested after the last day of class be approved. When the Park District reschedules or cancels programs, full refunds will be given. Refunds are sent to those whose requests have been approved within 45 days of the written request.

Registration Info 1. Residents may register at any time for programs that have openings. Early registration is recommended, as popular classes like early childhood programs fill up quickly. 2. Individuals may register members of their immediate family (those residing in the same household). If a participant wishes to change to a different class after registration has been taken, there is a $5 transfer fee and must be done 7 days prior to the first class. No refunds will be approved for any request for refunds or prorated refunds made after the date of the last class. 3. People who do not reside in the Lake Bluff Park District pay an additional fee for most programs, unless otherwise indicated. 4. When there is insufficient registration, classes may be consolidated, postponed or cancelled. Those who have signed up for a class that has been cancelled will be notified and offered an alternative choice if one is available. 5. A waiver and release of all claims is included on all program registration forms. Please read this carefully. By signing the form, a person/guardian assumes full risk for any injury or loss sustained while participating in a Park District sponsored program. 6. Fees cannot be prorated when registering for a class if the class has already started. 7. Payment must be received with your registration. We cannot hold a space if no payment is received. Full payment for each program is required unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Any outstanding financial obligations due the Park District for participation in past programs must be satisfied prior to registration in any current programs.

Lake Bluff Park District Registration Form 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 • Phone 847-234-4150

PLEASE PRINT • YOU MUST FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY OR PROCESSING WILL BE DELAYED Family Last Name____________________________________________ Home Phone ____________________________________________ Child’s Last Name If Different from Family Last Name ______________________________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________ Email Address

City ________________________________ Zip __________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name (if residing in household) ________________________ Father’s Name (if residing in household) ______________________ Mother’s Daytime Phone ____________________________________ Father’s Daytime Phone __________________________________ Mother’s Cell Phone ________________________________________ Father’s Cell Phone ______________________________________ • Be sure to complete each line of the table below. • Use this form for your whole family. Program Number

Registrant’s First Name

Gender

• Make checks payable to Lake Bluff Park District. • Call the Office if you have any questions about this form.

Date of Birth M/D/Y

Current Grade

Program Name

Fee

Paid

INSURANCE LIABILITY WAIVER The Lake Bluff Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible and holds the safety of the participants in the highest possible regard. Participants and parents registering their child in recreation programs must recognize however, that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreation activities. The Lake Bluff Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions which have been designed to protect the participants’ safety. Please recognize that the Lake Bluff Park District does not carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained in its programs. The cost of such would make program fees prohibitive. Therefore, each person registering themselves or a family member for a recreation program/activity should review their own health insurance policy for coverage. It must be noted that the absence of health insurance coverage does not make the Lake Bluff Park District automatically responsible for payment of medical expenses. Due to the difficulty and high cost of obtaining liability insurance, the agency providing liability coverage for the District REQUIRES the execution of the Waiver and Release. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Please read this form carefully and be aware in participating in the program(s) listed above, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you might sustain arising out of the activities of this program. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS As a participant (or as a parent/guardian of a participant under age 18) in the Lake Bluff Park District programs, I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury and I agree to assume full risk of any injuries, including death, damages, or loss regardless of severity which I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with such program (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided). I agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have as a result of participating in the program against the Park District and its officers, agents, servants, and employees. I do hereby fully release and discharge the Park District and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims from injuries, including death, damage, or loss which I may have or which may accrue to me on account of my participation. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the Park District and its officers, agents, servants, and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, including death, damages, and losses sustained by me or arising out of, connection with, or in any way associated with the activities of the program. PERMISSION TO SECURE TREATMENT In the event of emergency, I authorize Park District officials to secure from any licensed hospital, physician, and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care and I agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services required. I have read and fully understand the aforementioned Program Details, Waiver and Release of All Claims and Permission to Secure Treatment. (Note: Please sign in an appropriate space below.) I have carefully read the insurance liability waiver on this form and I understand that my signature is required below in order to participate in Lake Bluff Park District programs.

Signature: ______________________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________

Would you like to make a donation to Friends of Lake Bluff Parks? Amount of donation $__________________ Card# ______________________________ Exp. Date ____________ CVC# ________ Total Payment________________________ Signature

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Circle one CASH CHECK CHARGE

Assistance as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made available to participants. Check box for processing if applicable.

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Mail this form with your payment in full to:

Lake Bluff Park District Registration 355 W. Washington Ave. Lake Bluff, IL 60044