Gymnastics

Big Kidnastics (Without Parent/Caregiver)

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 am) will be escorted to gymnastics room for class. No class March 29 or 30. Note: One week off between sessions.

CODE: DAY: DATES: NO CLASS:

17443 Wednesday January 11–March 1 17444 Thursday January 12–March 2 17445 Wednesday March 15–May 10 March 29 17446 Thursday March 16–May 11 March 30 Age: 2.6–3.11 years Time: 11–11:30 am Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/8 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $96/$106

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. No class March 29 or 30. Note: One week off between sessions.

CODE: DAY: DATES: NO CLASS:

17447 Wednesday January 11–March 1 17448 Thursday January 12–March 2 17449 Wednesday March 15–May 10 March 29 17450 Thursday March 16–May 11 March 30 Age: 3–5 years Time: 11:30 am–1 pm Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/8 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $176/$194

Lake Bluff Park District Winter 2023 Page 26 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 a hard-to-master 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:

17451 January 13–March 3 17452 April 17–May 26 Age: 6–10 Day: Friday Time: 3–4:30 pm Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $208/$229

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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 Evanston, 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 Miss 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. No class March 27, 28, or 29. Note: One week off between sessions.

CODE: DAY: DATES: NO CLASS:

17437 Monday January 9–February 27 17438 Tuesday January 10–February 28 17439 Wednesday January 11–March 1 17440 Monday March 13–May 8 March 27 17441 Tuesday March 14–May 9 March 28 17442 Wednesday March 15–May 10 March 29 Age: 9 mo.–2.5 years Time: 9–9:45 am Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructors: Kelly Lilja Fee: $120/$132

Lake Bluff Park District Winter 2023 Page 27 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!