Gymnastics

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. Gymnastics instructor Kelly Lilja has been a competitive college gymnast, certified USGF judge, and choreographer for many high school teams. She holds multiple safety certifications and also has experience working with special needs children. She has coached competitive teams in Lake Forest, Northbrook, Wilmette, and Minnesota. Miss Kelly is always thinking of new ways to arrange the gymnastics room for maximum diversity to be used from toddlers to advanced tumblers!

Questions?

Email Miss Kelly at klilja@lakebluffparkdistrict.org. Feel free to text Kelly at 847-644-5581.

Baby Gym

Your toddler will be delighted in this gymnastics class with Mom, Dad or caregiver.

Children ages 9 months to 2.6 years will actively play while they learn songs, stretches, rolling, jumping, swinging and balancing. Miss Kelly will include free time, bubbles and parachute play, and a different hand stamp every week! This is a great first class and you will be surprised at the confidence and strength your toddler gains each week..

CODE: DAY: TIME: DATES: NO CLASS:

17239 Monday 9:00–9:45 am September 12–October 24 Oct. 10 17240 Tuesday 9:00–9:45 am September 13–October 18 12741 Wednesday 9:00–9:45 am September 14–October 19 17242 Monday 9:00–9:45 am November 7–December 12 17243 Tuesday 9:00–9:45 am November 1–December 13 Nov. 22 17244 Wednesday 9:00–9:45 am November 2–December 14 Nov. 23 Age: 9 mo.–2.6 years Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $90/$99

Birthday Parties

Have a “Magical Dance Birthday

Party Extravaganza!” Watch as joy abounds your child’s face while they dance to their favorite whimsical songs, enjoy engaging props, and playful movements. Themes are available upon request, but the favorite theme of choice is silly dance songs & fun games. We also offer a “Happening Hip Hop Party.” Miss Holly has over 18 years of teaching children across the North Shore. Contact Holly Curtis at 847-668-5095 to book your child’s special day!

Gymnastics

Big Kidnastics (Without Parent/Caregiver)

Note: One week off between sessions. This gymnastics and tumbling class is without parents and more structured than Baby Gym. Kids will enjoy jumping on the mini tramp, swinging on bars and rings, and singing new songs. Your child will begin to learn handstands, cartwheels, taking turns and following directions. Each week Miss Kelly will focus on a new challenge. Bubbles and stamps for everyone, as always! Children enrolled in Lake Bluff preschool (ending at 11:00 am) will be escorted to Gymnastics Room for class.

CODE: DAY: TIME: DATES: NO CLASS:

17245 Wednesday 11:00–11:30 am September 14–October 19 17246 Thursday 11:00–11:30 am September 15–October 20 12749 Wednesday 11:00–11:30 am November 2–December 14 Nov. 23 12748 Thursday 11:00–11:30 am November 3–December 15 Nov. 24 Age: 2.6–3.11 years Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/8 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $72/$81

Picnics and Tricks

This 90-minute class with Miss Kelly combines a picnic lunch and gymnastics

instruction with extra free time for more cartwheels and songs! Bring your lunch for our sit–down picnic time. Participants may be escorted from Lake Bluff Preschool to gymnastics class. All children must be potty trained.

CODE: DAY: TIME: DATES: NO CLASS:

17233 Wednesday 11:30 am–1:00 pm September 14–October 19 17234 Thursday 11:30 am–1:00 pm September 15–October 20 17235 Wednesday 11:30 am–1:00 pm November 2–December 14 Nov. 23 17236 Thursday 11:30 am–1:00 pm November 3–December 15 Nov. 24 Age: 3–5 years Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/8 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $132/$145

T.G.I.F. in the Gymnastics Room

This 90-minute class is all about Friday

fun and relaxation. With a less structured environment children can practice hard to master a trick or just stretch and do conditioning exercises. The 6 to 10 year-old age range allows for a lot of fun acrobatic partnering skills. Children of all levels of gymnastics experience are welcome! Children at Lake Bluff Elementary School will be walked over to class. Snacks will be provided!

CODE: DATES:

17237 September 9–October 14 17238 October 28–December 9 No Class: November 25 Age: 6–10 Day: Friday Time: 3:00–4:30 pm Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $158/$174