RENOVATED POOL & NEW TOT POOL OPENING SPRING 2016! SEARCH ONLINE AT LakeBluffParks.org SEE INSIDE LAKE BLUFF PARK DISTRICT Spring & Summer 2016 PROGRAM GUIDE Your Guide to Fun in Lake Bluff! SUMMER CONCERTS Concerts on the Lake Bluff Village Green Sundays 6–7:30 pm July 10: SHOUT OUT Cover Band July 17: JOHNNY RUSSLER AND THE BEACH BUM BAND Caribbean July 24: SECOND HAND SOUL BAND Motown, Soul, Rock & Roll July 31: MASON RIVERS Country Aug. 7: CAVERN BEAT Beatles Tribute Band Aug. 14: MIDWEST DUELING PIANOS Cover Band Aug. 21: CLASSICAL BLAST Rock/Pop with classical instruments LEAD SPONSOR: Note: Tents, canopies and other visual obstructions are prohibited. No individual grills or fires permitted. Parents are responsible for their children. Please don't play on or near the hill or overpass. 355 W. Washington Avenue • Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Phone 847-234-4150 • www.lakebluffparks.org Your Park District Board Rob Douglass, President Brock Gordon, Vice President Bob Wallace, Treasurer Susan Ehrhard Kurt Gronau Kauri McKendry Ancel Glink Diamond Bush DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., Attorney Park Board Meetings The Park Board meetings are scheduled at 6:30 pm the third 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. Mail-In, Fax or Drop Off Registration Now! Online Resident Registration begins March 12 at 8:00 am Office/Fax Resident Registration begins March 14 at 8:00 am Non–Resident Registration begins March 21 at 8:00 am Adult Sports & Fitness ......................49 Afternoon Kindergarten......................73 After School Recreation........................77 Baseball ..................................................54 Beach ......................................................22 Board President’s Letter ..........................2 Camps ....................................................10 Camp Registration ................................82 Community Programs ..........................79 Construction Report ..............................5 Dance ......................................................56 Dog Beach Rules & Waiver ..................86 Dog Obedience ......................................51 Egg Hunt ................................................68 FAQ............................................................4 First Aid/CPR ........................................50 Financial Aid ............................................4 Fitness Center ........................................44 Foundation ................Inside Back Cover Fourth of July Parade ............................79 Gymnastics ............................................66 Horseback Riding ..................................51 Illinois Relay for Phone Calls ..............64 Job Opportunities ....................................8 Kidzone ..................................................71 Lacrosse ..................................................55 Lifeguarding Class ................................29 Open Gym ..............................................69 Park District Board..................................1 Park District Staff ....................................3 Parks Map & Facilities ........................81 Platform Tennis ....................................39 Pool..........................................................24 Preschool ................................................70 Registration Information......................82 Rentals ......................................................6 Sailing Classes ........................................23 Soccer ......................................................53 Special Recreation ................................65 Springboard Diving ..............................28 Swim Lessons ........................................26 Swim Team ............................................28 Tee Ball....................................................52 Tennis: Junior ........................................30 Tennis: Adult ..........................................35 Tot Pool ..................................................24 Youth General Programs ......................51 Youth Sports Section ............................52 Do you get Park District e-news? Subscribe at www.lakebluffparks.org to be entered to win prizes that include one FREE Park District Membership. Find details on the enews signup page at www.lakebluffparks.org. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 1 Contents Program Guide Table of Contents From the Park Board President Dear Lake Bluff Park District Residents: Spring is a time of transition at the Lake Bluff Park District. Upgrade and improvement projects are on schedule and some have been completed. We are very excited for the opening of the new Tot Pool: it is sure to be a big hit for families with young children. The new staircase at Sunrise Beach will provide a safer, easier walk for visitors to access one of our most valued assets. In 2015, the Board approved a new policy to appoint one Community Member to each Board Committee. Each Committee consists of two Board Members and one Community Member, and meets quarterly to make recommendations to the Full Board. On January 25, the Board approved the following appointments: Niki Walsh France Pitera George Russell Facilities and Programs Committee Finance, Administration and Future Planning Committee Parks and Beach Committee In the coming weeks, the Park District will continue Phase I of an extensive Bluff Restoration and Maintenance Project. This project was identified as a high priority based on community, Citizen Advisory Committee, Landscape Architect, and Board involvement. Phase I consists of removing Ash and Norway Maples from the north beach, seeding and on-going maintenance. In 2015, the Park Board retained Native Restoration Services, Inc. for Phase I: weather prevented the project from being completed last year. Canopy Trees will assist Native Restoration Services, Inc. with the project, and Cliff Miller of PCM Landscape Artistry, is managing the project on behalf of the Park District. Miller will work directly with the contractor to ensure scope of service is followed. This Phase may run through October, 2016. We greatly value the input and opinions of all of our residents. We will continue to review our operations and practices to balance the best possible programs, services and facilities with fiscal responsibility. I hope to see you this summer visiting our parks, new Tot Pool and Sunrise Beach. Best regards, Rob Douglass, Board President Page 2 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Most of the Park District’s key staff also have email accounts so you can reach us online, too. Here is who to contact with specific questions and concerns. If inquiring about facility rentals, contact the Guest Services Desk at 847-234-4150. Department of Administration Services Department of Golf, Park and Facility Maintenance Services Ron Salski Rob Foster Executive Director Chief administrator of the district. rsalski@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7346 Superintendent of Golf, Park and Facility Maintenance Department head for overall golf course, parks, playgrounds and beach maintenance. rfoster@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-234-6788 Sarah Bagley Human Resources Manager sbagley@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7345 Jeff Spillman Communications and Promotions Manager jspillman@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7344 Maria Ferretti Noah Mach Park Services Manager njmach@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-295-6449 Nathan Heffelman Golf Greens Manager nheffelman@lakebluffparkdistrict.org Guest Services Manager Responsible for Guest Services and registration operations. mferretti@lakebluffparkdistrict.org Micah Kamin 847-457-7334 847-457-7348 Facility and Pool Maintenance Services Manager mkamin@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 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. Our Vision: Strengthening the spirit of community. Our Values: The values that define the internal culture of the Park District mirror the values and expectations of our community: • Continuous Improvement–We are proactively moving forward to better the District. • 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. PARK DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday Saturday 8:00 am–4:30 pm 9:00 am–3:00 pm Department of Community Department of Golf, Recreation, Safety and Fitness and Paddle Outreach Services Facilities Services FITNESS CENTER HOURS Jim Lakeman Ed Heiser Superintendent of Community Recreation, Safety and Outreach Services Department head for recreation programs and services, safety and outreach services, Lake Bluff Pool, beach, camps, ARC and Lake Bluff Preschool. jlakeman@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7343 Superintendent of Facility Services eheiser@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7342 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Sandy Burke Recreation Services Manager sburke@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7337 Dana Hansen Monday–Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00 am–9:00 pm 7:00 am–6:00 pm 7:00 am–5:00 pm Registration Desk .......847-234-4150 x 0 Fax..................................847-234-7275 Tim Rochford Fitness Center ..................847-482-9326 Fitness and Healthy Lifestyle Manager Responsible for fitness center and group fitness programs. trochford@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7361 Golf Pro Shop ..................847-234-6771 Eric Moran Racquet Sports and Facility Services Manager emoran@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7362 Preschool and Early Childhood Director dhansen@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7352 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Lake Bluff Preschool ........847-457-7352 Kidzone ..........................847-457-7353 ARC ................................847-457-7347 Weather Line ..................847-234-5730 Parks Department............847-295-6449 Pool ................................847-234-7365 NSSRA ............................847-509-9400 Page 3 Your Park District Staff 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. F.A.Q. Lake Bluff Park District Boundaries Details, Details ADA Compliance High School Students, Take Note: Please note: A Lake Bluff postal address All adult programs are open to high school students unless otherwise noted. 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 847-234-4150. 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. does not, in itself, determine Park District residency. Residency is determined by residing within, or working full-time for companies located within, the Lake Bluff Park District boundaries. In both instances, taxes are being paid to the Lake Bluff Park District. Individuals who do not live in or work full-time within the Lake Bluff Park District do not pay taxes to the Park District. 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. Park District maps are available at the Park District office at Blair Park. Park District 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 brochure 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. 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, brochures, pamphlets, social media or flyers. Lake Forest Residents Are You Covered? Effective January 1, 2016 Lake Forest Residents will be eligible to receive resident rates for all recreation programs, daily fees and memberships. Included are Fitness, Paddle and Golf memberships, Recreation Programs and Services. Lake Bluff Pool and Beach memberships and fees are not included. 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. Mail-In, Fax or Drop Off Registration Now! Online Resident Registration begins March 12 at 8:00 am Office/Fax Resident Registration begins March 14 at 8:00 am Non–Resident Registration begins March 21 at 8:00 am Page 4 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), Group X punch passes, ARC, Before and After School Care, swim and diving lessons, swim team, Aqua Aerobics, paddle lessons and golf 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 online at www.lakebluffparks.org. If you have any questions, please call the guest services desk at 847-234-4150. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Construction report Construction report The Lake Bluff Pool and the new Lake Bluff Tot Pool open in May! The new Tot Pool has a “zero depth” entry which gradually becomes deeper. Improvements to the Pool locker rooms The Recreation Center Roof was repaired, and major repairs were made to the building’s and HVAC system. The liner was replaced in the Main Pool and new gutters being added. The previous leaking liner was completely removed. Project Lake Bluff Pool and Tot Pool: Sunrise Park and Beach Stairs and Bathhouse: Recreation Center Roof and HVAC: Artesian Park Parking Lot and Path: Artesian Park Tennis Courts: Artesian Park Playground: Blair Park Playground and Paths: Knollwood Parks: Artesian Park Roof: Anticipated Schedule Ongoing, completion May, 2016 Ongoing, completion May, 2016 Ongoing, completion Fall, 2015 Ongoing, completion May, 2016 Beginning May, 2016 Beginning September, 2016 Beginning Fall, 2017 Beginning Fall, 2018 Beginning Fall, 2018 Watch for more updates as your Park District works through the repairs to-do list – visit “Post Referendum Update” at www.lakebluffparks.org. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 5 Rentals 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 in 2016! The Paddle Hut $ 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 Eric Moran at 847-457-7362 or email him at EMoran@LakeBluffParkDistrict.org The Golf Tent $ Elegant or casual, the best of outdoors with the conveniences of indoors $ Comfortably seats 250 guests! $ Solid floor, closable sides plus lights & electricity $ Bar & wait staff provided—full liquor license $ Phone the Golf Clubhouse at 847-234-6771 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 people $ Resident/Community Group Fee: $40/hour Non-Resident Fee: $60/hour Affiliates Fee: $20/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 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: $75/hr Full Gym Non-Resident Fee: $113/hr Full Gym Affiliates Fee: $38/hr Half-Gym Resident/Community Group Fee: $50/hr Half-Gym Non-Resident Fee: $75/hr Half-Gym Affiliates Fee: $25/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 Page 6 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 About Making Reservations Beach shelter reservations must be made by residents at least 21 years of age who agree to remain on-site and assume responsibility during the use period. Payment and required paperwork must be completed at least two weeks before the date of their reservation . T The Certificate of Insurance Shelter Reservations Reservations of the Blair Park and Artesian Park shelters are free. Reservations of the North and South beach shelters are as follows: Monday–Thursday & until 4 pm on Friday: Friday after 4 pm–Saturday: Sunday: $40 $100 $55 Shelter Hours Shelters may be reserved until 10:00 pm Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and until midnight on Friday and Saturday. There is an outdoor grill adjacent to the Artesian, North and South Beach shelters. Bring your own charcoal. Reservation Dates Reservations for 2016 for beach shelters will be taken starting Saturday, March 5, 2016. $ Saturday office hours are 9:00 am–3:00 pm. 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 or homeowner’s insurance. T If reserving either North or South shelter at the beach, you will need to pay the shelter fee. T Staff will sign your approved permit and give you a copy. T Be prepared to present your approved shelter permit to Police or Park Personnel upon request. T If parking east of Moffet Road after 9:00 pm, pick up your parking permits at the office. Monday through Friday office hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm. $ Only one reservation per resident household will be accepted during this time period, and no phone reservations. $ First come, first served. $ Shelter use is limited to six hours. $ Shelter capacity not to exceed 75 users. Phone Reservations Starting March 23, the office will take beach shelter reservations over the phone. $ Call the office at 847-234-4150. $ Two reservations per resident are accepted per call. $ Shelter use is limited to six hours. $ Shelter capacity is not to exceed 75 users. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 7 Shelter Rentals and Reservations PLAN AHEAD ! Summer Job Opportunities Lake Bluff Counselors -in-Training NEW!! Are you a motivated and reliable young adult that likes working with kids? If so, we are looking for you! This upcoming summer the Park District will be bringing on Counselors-in-Training to become a part of our summer camp staff. They’ll become certified in CPR and First Aid, learn how to problem solve, assist in camp events, engage younger children in fun and safe activities, and develop valuable leadership skills. CITs must work well with others, be a good role model, and enjoy being outdoors. After registration all potential CITs will be contacted to schedule an interview. You MUST be registered to obtain an interview. Swimming Assistants: Employment for 15 year olds Lake Bluff Park District is now interviewing for the position of Swimming Assistants for our summer swim lesson program. If you are looking for a fun summer job and like working with young children, this may be the job for you! As a Swimming Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the lifeguards in teaching the students swimming skills. You must be available from 8:15 until 10:15 am from June 13–August 4. The hours assigned are not a guarantee. Students who are 15 years old may apply online at www.LakeBluffParks.org. After you are interviewed and we have determined that we would like to hire you, you will be given a letter of intent to hire. You must take that letter to your school office to obtain a work permit. The application must be signed by the parent or guardian. You will need to provide us with a copy of your birth certificate, certificate of baptism, or other documents for proof of age, and also provide a copy of your social security card. Paychecks cannot be received without the required information. For more information contact Recreation Services Manager Sandy Burke at 847-457-7337 or sburke@lakebluffparkdistrict.org CODE: 11779 11780 11781 11782 DATES: Days: Times: Ages: Location: Min/Max: June 13–June 24 June 27–July 8 July 11–July 22 July 25–August 5 Monday–Friday 8:15 am–3:00 pm 13–15 years Blair Park 1/5 Swim Aid: Must be 14 years old Join us for a summer of fun and learning in our Swim Aid training program. You will be given a Swim Aid shirt and an evaluation if you satisfactorily complete the program. Register at the Lake Bluff Park District office. CODE: 11708 Days: Time: Dates: Location: Fee: Monday–Thursday 8:15–10:15 am June 13–August 4 Lake Bluff Pool $15 for the summer Page 8 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Summer Job Opportunities For Summer Employment at the Park District apply online NOW at www.lakebluffparks.org/employment Employment Opportunities: f Swim Pool Cashiers Beach Lifeguards f Swim Pool Concessions Day Camp Counselors f Little Sprouts Counselors Swim Pool Assistants f Sailing Instructors Softball Umpires f Baseball Program Staff Swim Pool Lifeguards Fill out an application online at www.lakebluffparks.org/employment 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 • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 9 Kindergarten and Early Childhood Camps Summer Baby Gym Tutus and Tap Shoes Your toddler will delight in this gymnastics class with Mom, Dad or caregiver. Children ages 9 months to 2.5 years will actively play while they learn songs, stretches, rolling, jumping, swinging and balancing. Ms. Kelly will include free time, bubbles and parachute play with 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 throughout each session. Your 2.5–4 year old will love this fun dance class. It’s a great first time introduction to ballet, tap, ribbon dancing, and creative dance with props all put to music. Miss Kelly will be sure your little dancer leaves class wanting to come back for more! Parents can watch through the two-way mirror each week. Feel free to take videos or photos at any time. CODE: 11315 Age: Day: Dates: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: Fee: 9 mos–2.5 years Tuesday June 14–August 2 9:15–10:00 am Gymnastics Room 5/10 Kelly Lilja $130/$135 CODE: 11316 Age: Day: Date: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: Fee: 2.5–4 years Thursday June 16–August 18 9:15–9:45 am Dance Studio 1 5/10 Kelly Lilja $130/$135 Kindergarten Explorers Kindergarten Explorers is designed for children 5–6 years of age, with an emphasis on the children being active—both outdoor and indoor. There will be weekly themes and our campers will enjoy a wealth of science and art instruction as well as swimming and sports activities. Our program provides your child an atmosphere where he/she can play, laugh, learn and grow. The option of including a Wednesday pizza lunch and an every-other-Friday cookout in your child’s summer package is available. Swim lessons are included in your camp fee. Sign up for as many camp sessions as you would like. 5 Day Option (Monday–Friday) CODE: DATES: 11317 June 13–24 11318 June 27–July 8 (no class July 4) 11319 July 11–22 11320 July 25–August 5 11321 All 4 sessions ($100 off) EARLY BIRD FEE: FEE: $270/$295 (by May 27) $243/$258 (by June 10) $270/$295 (by June 24) $270/$295 (by July 8) $953/$1043 (by May 27) $302/$327 $265/$288 $302/$327 $302/$327 3 Day Option (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) CODE: DATES: 11322 June 13–24 11323 June 27–July 8 (no class July 4) 11324 July 11–22 11325 July 25–August 5 11326 All 4 sessions ($50 off) EARLY BIRD FEE: FEE: $165/$190 (by May 27) $147/$168 (by June 10) $165/$190 (by June 24) $165/$190 (by July 8) $592/$738 (by May 27) $195/$220 $174/$195 $195/$220 $195/$220 Age: 5–6 years Times: 8:15 am–3:00 pm Location: Blair Park Online registration closes three days prior to each session’s start date for that upcoming session. See Counselors-in-Training on page 8 Page 10 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Mini Little Sprouts gives children an opportunity to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities! Taking place in our early childhood wing, toddlers are constantly on the move, and in this camp they won't be able to stop! Mini Little Sprouts provides the important social, cognitive and motor skills that will prepare them for their adventure into preschool. Activities include social play, art, story time, songs, sand and water play in our fenced-in playground to the west of the building off the early childhood wing. A snack will be served. You can sign up for 2 days, 3 days, or choose both for a full 5 days of camp. Please make sure your child arrives in a clean diaper. You will need to provide diapers, wipes and a change of clothes that will be left in the classroom. There are no swim lessons for children enrolled in this program. Online registration closes three days prior to each session’s start date for that upcoming session. Ages: Time: Min/Max: Day/Location: 2–3.5 years 9:00–11:30 am 10/15 Monday–Friday / Lake Bluff Preschool/Blair Park 3 Day Option (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) CODE: DATES: EARLY BIRD FEE: 11327 June 13–24 $92/$117 (by May 27) 11328 June 27–July 8 (no class July 4) $84/$105 (by June 10) 11329 July 11–22 $92/$117 (by June 24) 11330 July 25–August 5 $92/$117 (by July 8) 11331 All 4 sessions ($25 off) $335/$431 (by May 27) 2 Day Option (Tuesday, Thursday) CODE: DATES: 11332 June 14–23 11333 June 28–July 7 11334 July 12–21 11335 July 26–August 4 11336 All 4 sessions ($15 off) FEE: $122/$147 $110/$132 $122/$147 $122/$147 EARLY BIRD FEE: FEE: $61/$86 (by May 27) $61/$86 (by June 10) $61/$86 (by June 24) $61/$86 (by July 8) $229/$329 (by May 27) $91/$116 $91/$116 $91/$116 $91/$116 Mighty Sprouts Camp for Ages 3–6 Mighty Sprouts is designed for children who will be 3 by June 1st and are fully toilet trained, through 6 years old. Campers will participate in daily circle time, games, crafts, nature, Tot Pool and sprinklers all built around our weekly themes. You can sign up for 2 days, 3 days, or choose both for a full 5 days of camp. Swim lessons are included in your fee. Camp may meet at different locations for special activities. A lunch, snack, beverage, water bottle and sunscreen must be brought daily. All staff members are CPR and First Aid Certified. Swim lessons are held from 9:20–9:50 am on Monday–Thursday. Children must arrive in the morning in their swimsuits. There will be no swim lesson make-ups or refunds if cancelled. Campers have lunch at camp, so please send a sack lunch, including drink, to camp every day. Online registration closes three days prior to each session’s start date for that upcoming session. Ages: Time: Min/Max: Day/Location: 3–6 years 9:00 am–1:00 pm 25/70 Monday–Friday / Lake Bluff Preschool/Blair Park 3 Day Option (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) CODE: DATES: EARLY BIRD FEE: 11337 June 13–24 $221/$247 (by May 27) 11338 June 27–July 8 (no class July 4) $195/$220 (by June 10) 11339 July 11–22 $221/$247 (by June 24) 11340 July 25–August 5 $221/$247 (by July 8) 11341 All 4 sessions (extra $50 off) $808/$911 (by May 27) 2 Day Option (Tuesday, Thursday) CODE: DATES: 11342 June 14–23 11343 June 28–July 7 11344 July 12–21 11345 July 26–August 4 11346 All 4 sessions (extra $25 off) FEE: $251/$276 $224/$240 $251/$276 $251/$276 EARLY BIRD FEE: FEE: $157/$182 (by May 27) $157/$182 (by June 10) $157/$182 (by June 24) $157/$182 (by July 8) $603/$703 (by May 27) $188/$214 $188/$214 $188/$214 $188/$214 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 11 Camp for Ages 2–6 Mini Little Sprouts Camp for Ages 2–3.5 Lake Bluff Day Camp Swim Lessons for Lake Bluff Day Camp / Three Day Camp/ Kindergarten Explorers We feel that learning to swim is an important life skill for all people, which is why swim lessons are included in the camp program Monday–Thursday for 1st through 5th grade for the Lake Bluff Day Camp. Swim lessons are included for the Three Day Camp on Monday and Wednesday only. 1st and 2nd grade campers will begin lessons promptly at 8:30 am. Children should be dressed in their swimsuits and ready to go into the pool at 8:20 am. Grades 3–5 will begin swim lessons at 10:45 am. Children will change into their suits prior to the lesson start time. Backpacks and towels will remain at the swim line area with counselors; please label these items. Swimmers will be tested on the first day of lessons and swim instructors will assign the swimmer into the proper level. There are no make-ups. Note: Those campers who do not wish to swim will sit and wait with the counselor until lessons are over. Theme Oriented Sessions and Archery Lake Bluff Day Camp Come for a new camp experience and all it has to offer. Campers participate in large group activities and break out into respective age groups for arts-n-crafts, nature studies, sports and swimming. There will be theme weeks and campers swim two days a week plus have an off-site field trip each session. There will also be the Wednesday Pizza Day and Friday Cook Out. Swim lessons are included in your camp fee for 1st through 5th grade. Sign up for one session or sign up for all four sessions. Don’t miss out on a summer filled with adventure and fun in the sun! Online registration closes three days prior to each session’s start date for that upcoming session. SESSION I II Dates: June 13–24 June 27–July 8 Grade 1 11347 11348 Grade 2–3 11352 11353 Grade 4–5 11357 11358 Grade 6–7 11362 11363 Note: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: III July 11–22 11349 11354 11359 11364 Register for the grade your child will be entering in the fall. Monday–Friday 8:15 am–3:00 pm Blair Park 5/50 Session: Early Bird Fee: I $270/$295 (by May 27) II (No Camp July 4) $243/$258 (by June 10) III $270/$295 (by June 24) IV $270/$295 (by July 8) *V (all 4 sessions) $953/$1043 (by May 27) IV July 25–August 5 11350 11355 11360 11365 *V (all 4 sessions) June 13–August 5 11351 11356 11361 11366 Fee: $302/$327 $265/$288 $302/$327 $302/$327 * This summer there is a $100 discount for registering for all four sessions at the early bird fee! Locate the code for the appropriate grade in column V and register by May 27 to take advantage of these savings! Page 12 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 This camp is simply a shortened week (M/W/F) of our regular camp. Swim lessons are included in your camp fee for 1st through 5th grade on Monday and Wednesday only during camp time. There are no swimming lesson make-ups. Please pack a sack lunch, swimsuit and towel. Online registration closes three days prior to each session’s start date for that upcoming session. SESSION Dates: I June 13–24 Grade 1 11367 Grade 2–3 11372 Grade 4–5 11377 Grade 6–7 11382 Note: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: II June 27–July 8 11368 11373 11378 11383 III July 11–22 11369 11374 11379 11384 IV July 25–August 5 11370 11375 11380 11385 V (all 4 sessions)* June 13–August 5 11371 11376 11381 11386 Register for the grade your child will be entering in the fall. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:15 am–3:00 pm Blair Park 5/50 Session: Early Bird Fee: Fee: I $165/$190 (by May 27) $195/$220 II (No Camp July 4) $147/$168 (by June 9) $174/$195 III $165/$190 (by June 24) $195/$220 IV $165/$190 (by July 7) $195/$220 *V (all 4 sessions) $592/$738 (by May 27) * This summer there is a $50 discount for registering for all four sessions at the early bird fee! Locate the code for the appropriate grade in column V and register by May 27 to take advantage of these savings! Parent Camp Information Important Camp Information! Camp Withdrawal Information The camp parent orientation and counselor meet and greet will be held on Thursday June 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Recreation Center Gym. Parents will be given a Summer Camp Informational Packet and be able to turn in all forms to their counselor that evening. Parents can also download the Summer Camp Informational Packet at www.lakebluffparkdistrict.org. T All financial obligations with the Park District must be met prior to registering for any summer program. Camp Informational Packet includes: T If you drop from camp within two weeks of the start of camp, $50 of your payment will be retained for each session of camp you are dropping. T Camp Handbook T Summer Camp Informational Form T Field Trip Permission Form T Dispense Medication Form T Swim Test Information T Camp Calendars Online registration closes three days prior to each session’s start date for that upcoming session. T If you drop from any camp two weeks prior to the start of camp, $25 of your payment will be retained for each session of camp you are dropping. Camp Parent Orientation & Counselor Meet-N-Greet: Thursday June 9 6 pm at the Recreation Center Gym T If your child is expelled from camp, you will forfeit your entire camp fee for current session of camp. T Camp fees cannot be prorated to accommodate vacation schedules. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 13 Lake Bluff Day Camp Three Day Camp Special Interest Camps Acrobatics and Tumbling Level 1 Kelly’s Kamp What is acrobatics? Extraordinary feats of balance, agility, tumbling and motor coordination often performed to music. Ms. Kelly will introduce acro skills including tumbling, partner and team routines choreographed with jumps, dance, balance and strength moves. Acro & Tumbling Club Shirt included! Jump, tumble, cartwheel and stretch! Kelly’s Kamp is a loaded 90-minute minicamp that includes gymnastics and tumbling! We combine “Big Kidnastics and Gymnastics Tricks 4 to 6” with a snack break, and lots of physical challenges. This camp is perfect for siblings, and you can pick the dates that work for you! CODE: 11119 11387 SESSION: DATES: NO CLASS: TIME: FEE: I March 7–May 16 March 21 4:00–4:45 pm $130/$135 II June 6–August 15 July 4 4:00–5:00 pm $150/$155 Age: 6 years and older Day: Monday Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Acrobatics and Tumbling Level 2 (Teacher Approval Only) This class continues teaching more advanced acro skills learned in Acro 1 (above) including strength holds, partner and team skills along with coordinated jumps and balance moves. Acro & Tumbling Club Shirt included! CODE: 11121 11578 SESSION: DATES: NO CLASS: TIME: FEE: I March 7–May 16 March 21 4:45–5:30 pm $130/$135 II June 6–August15 July 4 4:00–5:00 pm $150/$155 Age: 7 years and older Day: Monday Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Programs in the Gymnastics Room The Gymnastics Room is completely padded for safety. We have hanging rings and bars, a climbing rope, and much more to delight every active child. Enter the gymnasium, walk on the carpet, please, and go to the third door on the other side of the gym. Instructor Kelly Lilja has been enjoying teaching gymnastics since the age of 15. She competed in Gymnastics as a child and all through college and loves teaching kids. She has taught at many Chicagoarea gymnastics clubs and park districts and was a certified U.S.G.F. Gymnastics Judge and Choreographer. Kelly has three kids of her own and lives in Lake Bluff. Page 14 CODE: 11563 11564 11565 11566 11567 11568 11569 11570 11571 11388 11389 11390 11391 11392 11393 11394 11395 11396 11397 11398 11399 11400 11401 11402 11403 11404 11405 11406 11407 11408 11409 11410 11411 11572 11573 11574 11575 11576 11577 DATE: Ages: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: Fee: DAY: May 24 Tuesday May 25 Wednesday May 26 Thursday May 31 Tuesday June 1 Wednesday June 2 Thursday June 7 Tuesday June 8 Wednesday June 9 Thursday June 14 Tuesday June 15 Wednesday June 16 Thursday June 21 Tuesday June 22 Wednesday June 23 Thursday June 28 Tuesday June 29 Wednesday June 30 Thursday July 5 Tuesday July 6 Wednesday July 7 Thursday July 12 Tuesday July 13 Wednesday July 14 Thursday July 19 Tuesday July 20 Wednesday July 21 Thursday July 26 Tuesday July 27 Wednesday July 28 Thursday August 2 Tuesday August 3 Wednesday August 4 Thursday August 9 Tuesday August 10 Wednesday August 11 Thursday August 16 Tuesday August 17 Wednesday August 18 Thursday 2.6–5 years 10:00–11:30 am Gymnastics Room 4/8 Kelly Lilja $22/day Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Dance Camp Children Storytelling Dance Camps Singing and dancing with Musicals High School Musical, The Lion King, and Teen Beach Movie 2 Children will have the opportunity to explore Angelina Ballerina, Disney Princess, and Frozen Fever Storytelling musical theater dance camp with Mrs. Robin. This fun camp will allow children to explore the wonderful stories of Angelina/Disney Princesses/Frozen Fever as you take part in reading, singing, and dancing out the stories. All kids will take part in a learning craft each day of camp that goes along with their story of the day. By the last day of camp parents and friends are welcome to come watch a small show of what the children put together. Dance attire: black or pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. No discount fees if also registered for Day Camp or other park district programs. All dancers will have a snack break so please pack a drink and snack for your child each class. Angelina Ballerina (4 weeks) CODE: 11710 Ages: Days: Time: Dates: Final Performance: Location: Min: Instructor: Fee: NEW!! 2.6–7 years Monday and Wednesdays 9:00–11:00 am June 20–July 18 July 18, 11:00 am in Dance Studio 2 Dance Studio 2 7/24 Mrs. Robin and Assistant $190/$210 Disney Princess (4 weeks) CODE: 11711 Ages: Days: Time: Dates: Final Performance: Location: Min: Instructor: Fee: 2.6–7 years Monday and Wednesdays 9:00–11:00 am July 20–August 15 August 15, 11:00 am in Dance Studio 2 Dance Studio 2 7/24 Mrs. Robin and Assistant $190/$210 Frozen Fever (2 weeks) CODE: 11712 Ages: Days: Time: Dates: Final Performance: Location: Min: Instructor: Fee: 2.6–7 years Monday and Wednesdays 9:00–11:00 am August 22–August 31 August 31, 11:00 am in Dance Studio 2 Dance Studio 2 7/24 Mrs. Robin and Assistant $105/$125 Children will have the opportunity to explore all major types of dance (ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre) and participate in the production of a musical. By the end of camp the dancers will perform a production of either High School Musical, The Lion King, or Teen Beach Movie 2 for parents and friends on the last day of their dance camp. Dance attire: black leotard, tights, black shorts; ballet or jazz shoes. Tap shoes optional. Note: No discount in fees if also registered for Day Camp or other park district programs. All dancers will have a snack break so please pack a drink and snack for your child each class. High School Musical CODE: 11415 Age: 5–16 years Days: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: June 21–July 14 Final Performance: July 15, 6:00–7:00 pm in gym Time: 9:30 am–noon Location: Dance Studio II Min/Max: 7/24 Instructor: Brittany Goodrich and Kathleen Rock Fee: $219/$239 Teen Beach Movie 2 CODE: 11416 Age: 5–16 years Days: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: June 21–July 14 Final Performance: July 15, 6:00–7:30 pm in gym Time: 12:30-3:00 pm Location: Dance Studio II Min/Max: 7/24 Instructor: Brittany Goodrich and Kathleen Rock Fee: $219/$239 The Lion King CODE: 11417 See Competition Dance Camps next page See Lake Bluff School of Dance programs on page 56 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Age: 3–16 years Days: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: July 19–August 11 Final Performance: August 12, 6:00–7:00 pm in gym Time: 9:30 am–noon Location: Dance Studio II Min/Max: 7/24 Instructor: Brittany Goodrich and Kathleen Rock Fee: $219/$239 Page 15 Special Interest Camps New Summer Dance Camps Special Interest Camps Competition Dance Workshop Girls Lacrosse Camp In this three week class workshop students will get the opportunity to learn proper technique, alignment and execution of the popular turns, leaps and jumps; fouette turns, a la seconde, grand jetes, center leaps, and much more. This workshop is great for anyone interested in trying out for Lake Bluff School of Dance Competition teams come Fall. Dance attire: black leotard, tan tights, black shorts and tan jazz shoes. CODE: 11709 Ages: Days: Dates: Times: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: 6–15 years Tuesday & Thursday July 19–August 11 12:30–3:00 pm Dance Studio II 5/20 Brittany Goodrich and Kelsey Ziemnisky $164/$178 Fee: NEW!! Competition Dance Fit Challenge with Lake Bluff Fitness Trainers This elite camp will allow dancers that are in competition to train their body to be stronger while training with a trainer from Lake Bluff Fitness in a class environment. Dancers will combine dancebased cardio with strength training to sculpt and tone their muscles. This training will allow dancers to be more in shape when it comes to training for dance competitions and executing technique stronger in their jumps, leaps and turns. CODE: 11713 11714 11715 AGE: TIME: 6–9 yrs Noon–12:45 pm 10–12 yrs 12:45–1:30 pm 13–16 yrs 1:30–2:15 pm Days: Monday and Wednesdays Dates: July 20–August 17 Location: Group X Fitness Studio Min: 7/24 Instructor: Lake Bluff Fitness Instructors Fee: $140 Page 16 Our camps are run by an experienced and skilled coaching staff including women with high school, collegiate, and post collegiate playing experience, current college athletes, and current varsity high school athletes. Quality coaching is our #1 priority. EQUIPMENT Goggles, sticks and mouth guards are required equipment. Sticks and goggles are available to borrow at no charge. Please email info@iglax.org ahead of time if you need to borrow equipment. Find more information about equipment at iglax.org under the “Get Ready to Play” tab. Registration is a two–step process: 1. Register and pay at your local participating Park District 2. Fill out the Camp and Clinic Registration form on IGLA’s website (under the Get Ready to Play tab) CODE: 11419 Grades: Day: Time: Dates: Rain Date: Location: K–8 All Levels Monday–Thursday 10:00 am–noon July 11–14 July 17 Deerpath Park, Lake Forest 7/30 $160 Min/Max: Fee: See Girls’ Lacrosse on page 55 Basketball Camp We welcome 3rd through 6th grade youth to learn the fundamentals of basketball with emphasis on shooting, ball handling, passing and defense through fun activities. Each day will focus on a different fundamental. Through each activity youth will learn what it means to be a team player with good sportsmanship. Proper clothing is important; gym shorts, t-shirt and socks. For more information please contact Jim Lakeman at jlakeman@lakebluffparkdistrict.org or 847-457-7343. CODE: 11486 11487 SESSIONS: DATES: I June 6-10 II August 15-19 Grades: 3–6 Days: Monday–Friday Time: 9:00–11:00 am Location: Recreation Center Gym Min/Max: 10/36 Fee: $85/$95 Please Mark Your Calendars… with the starting dates of the programs for which you have registered. You will be notified if for any reason we are unable to complete your registration. If you do not hear from us, your registration has been processed. All fees must be paid before attending a class. Late registration for classes in progress will be accepted if openings exist with no reduction in fees. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Got Camp? Adventure Camp Teen Travelers Ready for a new adventure? Come check this camp out. We will kayak, rock climb, try out a ropes course and go orienteering. Each day is a new adventure— a new experience to learn valuable skills. This program is for the teen that likes to be on the go. We will travel on our bikes along the Des Plaines River Trail path or the North Shore Bike path. We will start out the day mapping our adventure. All campers must have bikes, helmets, locks and backpacks. Please bring a snack, sack lunch, water bottle and spending money to purchase items if desired. Start your day with a good breakfast, oil your chain and let’s get going. CODE: 11488 11489 11490 11491 Ages: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: DATES: June 14–23 June 28–July 7 July 12–21 July 26–August 4 11–14 years Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am–2:30 pm Artesian Park 5/14 $147/$162 CODE: 11421 11422 11423 11424 Ages: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: DATES: NO CAMP: June 13–24 June 27–July 10 July 4 July 13–24 July 27–August 7 11–l4 years Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am–2:30 pm Artesian Park 5/14 Camp Kick-A Howl Hey kids! This fun STEM camp will take you on great adventures! You’ll get STEM’d galore every day! Meet Mrs. Thomsen at Artesian Field House for a full morning of exploring the beach, open lands, digging for groundwater and worms, building structures and so much more. Every day will be a different focus. Crafts will be mostly created from natural materials collected by the children. Bring your (peanut free lunch), water bottle and creative self! Session I Session II Session III Ages: Days: No Class Time: Location: Min/Max: CODE: 11784 11785 11786 5–10 years Monday–Friday July 4 9:00 am–1:30 pm Artesian Field House 10/25 DATES: FEE: June 13–July 8 July 1–August 5 August 15–26 $238/$252 $250/$265 $125/$140 FEE: $130/$155 $98/$117 $130/$155 $130/$155 Don’t wait to register! To ensure that instructors and other participants can be notified in time, programs without sufficient registration are often cancelled seven days in advance. NEW!! Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 17 More Camps Super Strikers Soccer Camp Camp Crazy Days This is a weeklong camp that teaches fundamental soccer skills through a series of fun games such as Sponge Bob and Scooby Doo. Skills taught include: dribbling, turning, stopping the ball, running with the ball, passing and shooting. Players have so much fun they won’t even realize they are learning! Campers look forward to fun themes such as Soak the Coach Day, Wacky Wednesday, and a daily treasure hunt where players find treasure and trade it in for fruit from the magic fruit basket! Please wear appropriate footwear; shin guards are recommended. Perfect for kids in Kaleidoscope! CODE: 11435 11437 LEVEL: TIME: First Strikers (3–4 years) 9:30–10:15 am Mini Strikers (5–6 years) 10:30–11:30 am Dates: June 27–July 1 Location: Blair Park Fields Min/Max: 6/16 Instructor: Skills First Soccer Coaches Fee: $86/$91 (Includes a soccer ball) This is a great camp for kids on the go! It is half day with full fun. Kids enjoy swimming, crafts, games and cookouts. Note: Children coming from summer school at Lake Bluff Elementary School will be walked to Blair Park to join Day Camp. CODE: 11434 Age: Days: Dates: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: Entering grades 1–5 Monday–Friday June 13–July 5 Noon–3:00 pm Blair Park 7/30 $284/$297 Don’t wait to register! To ensure that instructors and other participants can be notified in time, programs without sufficient registration are often cancelled seven days in advance. See Counselors-in-Training on page 8 Page 18 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Athletic Camps Athletic Camp—Tennis & Golf & More This extremely popular camp offers the opportunity for participants to train on a wide variety of activities including Tennis, Platform Tennis, Flag Football, and more! Participants will be able to train with the professional staff of Lake Bluff Park District to work on skill development and game strategies. Campers will participate in tournament play every day. Pack a lunch, and don’t forget a swimsuit because after all that hard work every camper deserves free swim! This camp will go on two offsite field trips; one in session II and on in session IV. Consider the Soccer & Basketball & Team Building Athletic Camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you are looking for the full camp experience. CODE: 11439 11440 11441 11579 SESSION: DATES: I June 13–June 24 II June 27–July 8 III July 11–July 22 IV July 25–August 5 Ages: Entering grades 3–8 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm Location: Recreation Center Gym Min/Max: 7/75 NO CLASS: July 4 FEE: $230/$250 $220/$240 $230/$250 $230/$250 Athletic Camp–Soccer & Basketball & Team Building Due to the extreme popularity of the Tennis & Golf & More Athletic Camp, we created another camp for your child to get full athletic camp experience every day of the week! Participants will be able to train with the professional staff of Lake Bluff Park District to work on skill development and game strategies. This camp will run two days a week with a daily schedule including soccer, basketball, and large group team building challenges. Pack a lunch, and don’t forget a swimsuit because after all that hard work every camper deserves free swim! CODE: 11442 11443 11444 11580 SESSION: DATES: I June 14–June 23 II June 28–July 7 III July 12–July 21 IV July 26–August 4 Ages: Entering grades 3–8 Days: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm Location: Recreation Center Gym Min/Max: 7/75 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org The Tennis & Golf & More Athletic Camp is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Soccer & Basketball & Team Building Athletic Camp is offered on Tuesday and Thursday. When combined, they create a full Sports Camp Experience for your child—so close to home. Your child will be exposed to the most popular sports in the world five days a week! FEE: $150/$170 $150/$170 $150/$170 $150/$170 Page 19 Tennis Camps Junior Tennis Kaleidoscope Camp Kids in Kaleidoscope will love it! This is a great camp for kids who love to be active and want to learn the lifetime sport of tennis! The kids will bring their sack lunch to eat at Blair Park and then walk to Artesian Park where they will enjoy games, drills, learn the FUNdamentals of tennis and team camaraderie! There may be lawn games incorporated into the camp to engage the kids and cool them off on the hot days! It is half day full of fun and activity. Contact Racquet Sports Manager, Eric Moran, at 847-457-7361 with questions. Note: Children coming from summer school at LBES will be walked to Blair Park to have their lunch. Children must bring their own lunch and drink. After lunch the children will be walked to Artesian Park. CODE: 11445 11456 DATES: June 14–July 7 July 12–August 4 Age: Entering grades 1–5 Days: Tuesday, Thursday Time: Noon–3:00 pm Rain Days: Class may be in Gym or Artesian Field House Location: Blair Park/Artesian Park Courts Min/Max: 4/30 Fee: $430/$445 August Camp Individual Day sign up CODE: 11452 11453 11454 11455 11456 11457 Time: CODE: 11458 11459 11460 11461 11462 11463 DATE: August 8 August 9 August 10 August 15 August 16 August 17 9:30–11:00 am DATE: August 8 August 9 August 10 August 15 August 16 August 17 Time: 4:00–5:30 pm Fee: $35/day Depending on the number of sign ups, we may use Blair and/or Artesian Park. Camp will be held in the Gym in case of inclement weather. Page 20 Junior Tennis August Camp This program will be tons of fun and is guaranteed to help your child develop his or her tennis skills as well as engage them in a positive learning atmosphere so they want to play tennis for the rest of their lives! Ages 5–15 years are invited to sign up. Campers will be put into groups that reflect their age and ability. Have them sign up with friends! This camp is offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for three weeks in August. You can sign up for the whole week or just for one day at a time. CODE: DATES: TIME: 11464 August 8–10 9:30–11:00 am 11465 August 15–17 9:30–11:00 am 11466 August 8–10 4:00–5:30 pm 11467 August 15–17 4:00–5:30 pm Ages: 5–15 years Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Location: Blair Park Courts (Depending on number of sign ups, may use Artesian Park Courts also) Rain Days: Class held in the Gym Min/Max: 3/16 Fee: $90 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Camp Extensions Early Bird This program is for working parents who need to drop their child off to designated camps at Blair Park before the camps begin and is only available to participants in those camps. We will provide staff supervision from 7:00 am until the start of camp. Campers meet in the Community Room and staff will take them to their swim lines or group meeting place at the appropriate time. Unused days are not refundable or transferable. Campers may bring a cold breakfast. Early Bird is available only to children attending the following camps, which start before or at 9:00 am at Blair Park: Lil Sprouts (M/W/F or M-F), Lake Bluff Day Camp, Three Day Camp, Athletic Camp and Kindergarten Explorers (M/W/F or M-F). Three Day Option (M/W/F) CODE: DATES: 11468 June 13–24 11469 June 27–July 8 11470 July 11–22 11471 July 25–August 5 Ages: Days: July 4 FEE: $44/$56 $37/$47 $44/$56 $44/$56 3 years–entering 7th grade Monday, Wednesday, Friday Five Day Option (M-F) CODE: DATES: 11472 June 13–24 11473 June 27–July 8 11474 July 11–22 11475 July 25–August 5 Ages: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: NO CLASS: NO CLASS: July 4 FEE: $68/$80 $62/$74 $68/$80 $68/$80 3 years–entering 7th grade Monday–Friday 7:00 am–camp start time Paddle Hut 5/60 Pre Camp/ Post Camp for grades K–7 Stay & Play This program is for working parents who need additional childcare beyond regular camp hours. Supervision is provided from 3:00 to 6:00 pm. It is available to children attending our camps at Blair Park that end at 3:00 pm. Options include three days (M/W/F) or five days (M-F) only. Unused days are not refundable or transferable. Please pack a snack for your child. Three Day Option (M/W/F) CODE: DATES: 11476 June 13–24 11477 June 27–July 8 11478 July 11–22 11479 July 25–August 5 Ages: Days: July 4 FEE: $75/$87 $63/$75 $75/$87 $75/$87 Entering grades K–7 Monday, Wednesday, Friday Five Day Option (M-F) CODE: DATES: 11480 June 13–24 11481 June 27–July 8 11482 July 11–22 11483 July 25–August 5 Ages: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: NO CLASS: NO CLASS: July 4 Entering grades K–7 Monday–Friday 3:00–6:00 pm Paddle Hut 5/60 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org FEE: $124/$136 $112/$124 $124/$136 $124/$136 School’s out, camp doesn’t start yet and you have to work. Camp is over, school hasn’t started and you are out of vacation days. This camp is for your child. We gear your child up for a fun summer or wind them down. There are games, crafts and other activities to keep your child engaged. Campers go to the Lake Bluff Pool or the Beach during the week. Bring a sack lunch and snack every day. CODE: 11484 11485 SESSIONS: DATES: Pre Camp June 6–10 Post Camp August 8–12 Age: Entering grades K–7 Location: Paddle Hut Days: Monday–Friday Time: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Min/Max: 15/65 Fee: $234 per session Find more Youth Sports ! Tennis: Page 30 Spring Paddle: page 41 Sports: Page 52 Page 21 Sunrise Beach Beach Hours Lifeguards and monitors will be on duty Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, August 7 during these hours. Dates and times depend on availability of staff. Hours are limited June 6–10. Weekdays: 10:00 am–7:00 pm Weekends: 9:00 am–7:00 pm Beach closes at 10 pm Swimming is prohibited when lifeguards not on duty. There will be a manager and guest services attendant on duty until 7:30 pm collecting fees. Beach Fees RESIDENT: Up to three FREE beach passes will be given to all residents residing together at one address. Only one beach pass is necessary to admit everyone in the household. Additional beach passes will cost $20 each. NON-RESIDENT DAILY FEE: $10 per person NON-RESIDENT SEASON MEMBERSHIP: Rates & application on pages 83–84. Swimming Conditions at Sunrise Beach The Lake Bluff Park District has improved its communication with Sunrise Beach users by indicating swimming conditions with a flag system. A green, yellow or red flag will be flown at the entrance to Sunrise Beach and will be posted on our web site letting beachgoers know the daily swimming conditions. The color of the flag and conditions are described below: Green Flag means: Low Bacteria Levels, No Advisory Yellow Flag means: Elevated Bacteria Levels, and or Riptide Alert, Caution Swimming Advisory Red Flag means: When you come to the beach and the Red Flag is posted it means the water is closed for swimming. You can still have your day at the beach but you must stay completely out of the water. There are several reasons why Sunrise Beach will post a Red Flag: • High levels of bacteria will close the beach to swimmers. The Lake County Health Department tests our Important Regulations 1. Beaches are closed at 10:00 pm. Anyone wishing to use the beach after closing may do so by obtaining a permit at the Park District office. 2. Parking east of Moffett Rd. is prohibited after 9:00 pm. Any planned beach activity beyond the 9:00 pm parking restriction will require a special parking permit that may be obtained at the Park District office. 3. The Village of Lake Bluff police department maintains a regular patrol of the beach and enforces all Park District ordinances. In addition, a security patrol is on duty from 7:00 pm until after the beach closes. The patrol monitors the beach to ensure that our beach facility remains safe and pleasant for the entire community. 4. Swimming is allowed only in the supervised swimming areas as posted at the beach. No guest swimming off dog beach area. Only dogs may swim at dog beach. 5. Beaches will be closed whenever water is considered unsafe by the Health Department or lifeguards. Closures will be indicated with a red flag and posted on the Park District website. 6. Inflatable rafts or similar devices are not allowed unless life preservers are worn and used only in the supervised swimming area. 7. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by an individual 16 years or older. 8. Lake Bluff Park District resident dog owners must complete the Dog Responsibility contract and have a Lake Bluff Park District Beach Dog Tag secured to the dog’s collar. 9. No motorized boat is allowed to be operated within 100 feet of the South beach. Page 22 • • • beach daily. If the E. coli count is higher than 235 E. coli colony forming units/100 milliliters of water, it is determined to be precarious for swimmers. The water will be closed until a clean test result is returned. To reopen the water for swimming, a resample will be taken and the E. coli count must be less than 235 cfu. A measurement of two inches of rain will also close the water for swimming. Run-off debris from the ravines and streets are deposited into the water possibly causing unsafe conditions. Closing the beach to swimming is a health precaution. Strong Undertow: When the winds shift and the wave swells become strong, the undertow can become dangerous. In these instances, the beach staff will go into the water to measure the strength of the undertow. Should it be too strong, the beach will post a Red Flag and close the water to swimming. Rip Currents are a strong channel of water flowing seaward from near the shore, typically through the surf line. Beach Patrol Beginning May 14, the Park District will continue the night beach security patrol to ensure that our 10:00 pm curfew is enforced and that appropriate activities are being supervised. Beach Shelters Shelters are located at the north and south ends of the beach. The shelters have fireplaces and picnic tables. Shelters are closed Monday–Thursday and Sunday at 10:00 pm, and can be reserved until midnight on Friday and Saturday by completing the shelter reservation. Beach Passes All beach users must present their beach pass or pay a daily fee during the supervised hours. Passes are free to residents and available at the Park District office. Lifeguards Guards will be on duty to collect fees, check beach passes and check dog beach tags. Please hold on to your receipt for possible spot checks during the day. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Our sailing program features a safe curriculum for students to follow. Head program instructors are certified USSA dinghy instructors. Safety is our top priority! All necessary equipment will be provided. Class will be conducted Monday-Thursday with make-up classes on Fridays. Although all cancelled classes will be rescheduled, make-up sessions will not be conducted for no-sail days. All participants must provide their own life jacket. Sunrise Beach offers a variety of ways for individuals and families to enjoy boating on Lake Michigan. Not a sailor? Do your children want to learn to sail? Need a refresher course? Our knowledgeable sailing staff offers private, semi-private and group lessons. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate sailor, we have what you need to get out and have a great experience on Lake Michigan. Lessons begin in June with sessions running through mid-August. Lessons are taught on Sunfish boats. Group Sailing Lessons Sailing is a lifelong recreational activity and it is easy to learn! Best of all, SAILING IS FUN! Beginning students will learn the basics of sailing from how to rig a boat, basic safety on the water, knots and sailing terms. We will get out on Lake Michigan; learn boat handling techniques, tacking, capsizing and recovery. Intermediate students have a solid knowledge of sailing and will polish their previously learned skills and boat handling techniques. A swimming test will be given at the start of each session. Participants must be able to swim 50 feet. All participants will wear life jackets while on the water. Classes will meet regardless of weather and there are no make-up classes. Sailing instructors reserve the right to move students to the appropriate level. Each class is limited to 16 students and each session consists of four weeks. Junior Learn to Sail SESSION I CODE: 11492 11493 Level: Time: Ages: Days: Dates: No Class: Location: Min/Max: Fee: TIME: 9:00 am–noon 1:00–4:00 pm Beginner/Intermediate 9:00 am–noon 9–18 years Monday–Thursday June 13–July 8 July 4 (make-up day will be Friday, July 8th) South Shelter, Sunrise Beach 4/16 $395/$421 SESSION II CODE: 11495 11494 Level: Time: Ages: Days: Dates: Location: Min/Max: Fee: TIME: 9:00 am–noon 1:00–4:00 pm Beginner/Intermediate 9:00 am–noon 9–18 years Monday–Thursday July 11–August 4 South Shelter, Sunrise Beach 4/16 $395/$421 Adult Sailing Our staff will now offer sailing instruction to adults of any ability. If you are brand new to the sport or looking for more advanced instruction, your lessons will be structured to fit your ability in this semi-private setting. Each student must provide his or her own life jacket. Students may attend any or all two-week sessions. Fridays will be used as rain make-ups; make-up will not be offered for low wind days. CODE: SESSION I 11496 SESSION II 11497 SESSION III 11498 Dates: Days: June 20–June 29 Monday & Wednesday July 6–18 July 20–August 1 CODE: SESSION I 11499 SESSION II 11500 SESSION III 11501 Dates: Days: Time: Location: Max: Fee: June 21–June 30 July 5–14 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00–8:00 pm South Shelter, Sunrise Beach 4 per session $195/$209 July 19–July 28 Lake Bluff Yacht Club Sailing, Competitive Sunfish Racing, Paddling, Waterfront Parties & More Membership info available at: http://lakebluffyachtclub.org Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 23 Sailing at the Beach Sailing Classes Lake Bluff Pool Lake Bluff Pool Hours Season Runs June 4–September 5 to the public (see schedule below) The Lake Bluff Park District’s 50-meter Olympic size pool is scheduled to open Saturday, June 4 on a limited schedule of swimming activities. The pool water is heated to provide enjoyable swimming, regardless of weather. The renovated locker rooms have showers and lockers. Concessions are available. For Lake Bluff Pool information, call 847-234-7365, June 4 through September 5. Monday through Friday (season pass members) 11:00 am–noon Welcome to the 2016 swim season! Pool Rentals & Parties What makes Guaranteed Fun? Food, Fun, Water and Friends! Come rent the pool! _ Pool Rentals/Parties are 2 hours in length, extensions are possible. Tot Pool Season pass only Saturday and Sunday (season pass members) 11:00 am–noon Tot Pool/Main Pool Season pass only Monday through Friday Noon–1:00 pm Noon–1:00 pm 3:00–3:20 pm 1:00–5:00 pm 5:00–8:00 pm Lap Swim Public Hours Adult Swim Public Hours Public Hours 18 & older, lap lines open Shallow end of pool open Afternoon daily fee or season pass Afternoon daily fee or season pass Evening daily fee or season pass Saturday and Sunday 10:00–11:00 am 11:00 am–8:00 pm 5:00 pm 5:00–5:20 pm Tot Pool Public Hours Public Hours Adult Swim Season pass only Afternoon daily fee or season pass Evening daily fee begins Evening daily fee or season pass Special Pool Hours _ 1 1/2 hours in the water playing. 11:00 am–2:00 pm Resident Appreciation _ 1/2 hour in the concession area for May 28 (LB residents swim free) present opening and cake eating (you provide the cake). _ Two meal options include hot dog, chips and pop for only $5.00 per person. _ Pool Rentals/Parties can be scheduled as either a private event or during public swim hours Pool Rentals & Party Rates Res/Non-Res Up to 25 children 26–50 children 51–75 children $240/$280 $300/$350 $400/$440 Call 847-234-7365 for available times and reservations. Lifeguard Rental Thinking about having a birthday pool party at your home, but you’re in need of lifeguards? Our lifeguards are happy to help. Please call 847234-7365 to speak with the aquatic manager. Page 24 May 29–30 June 4–June 5 June 6-7 July 4 August 8-23 August 8–23 August 24–28 August 27–28 August 27–28 September September 11:00 am–8:00 pm 11:00 am–8:00 pm Lake Bluff Pool Closed Noon–6:00 pm 11:00 am–noon (season pass members) Noon–8:00 pm (public) Lap Swim noon–1:30 pm Open Swim 4:30–8:00 pm 11:00 am–noon (season pass members) Noon–8:00 pm (public) 11:00 am–noon (season pass members) Noon–8:00 pm (public) Special Events at the Lake Bluff Pool Lake Bluff Resident Appreciation Day: Saturday, May 28 11:00 am–2:00 pm All Lake Bluff Residents swim free from 11:00 am-2:00 pm. Celebrate Father’s Day as a family: Sunday, June 19 3:00–8:00 pm Dads swim free from 3:00-8:00 pm. All dads will receive a free gift! Special Event Days: Thursdays, June 23; July 7; July 21 2:30–3:30 pm Come join the fun! Special events include Pirate Day, Hawaiian Day and SuperHero Day. Celebrate Independence Day at the Lake Bluff Pool: Monday, July 4 Noon–6:00 pm Bring the family for a 4th of July grill out. Burgers and hot dogs will be grilled fresh. Bring a friend for half price when a general admission is purchased. Members can bring one friend for half price, too. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Lake Bluff Pool Fees Admission is open to anyone who pays the daily fee or possesses a season membership. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied to public swim hours by an individual 16 years or older. Children three years or older as of June 1 must pay for admission to the pool. Daily Fee (per person) Res* Non-Res Monday–Friday Afternoon $10 $15 Monday–Friday Evening $5 $9 Sat. & Sun. Afternoon $10 $15 Sat. & Sun. Evening $5 $9 Season Pass Fees Before May 15 *Must provide verification of residency for resident rate. See registration form and details starting on page 83 Crossing Guard Residents Non-Res. Residents Non-Res. Individual $78 $122 $85 $130 Family of 2 $130 $207 $140 $220 Family of 3 $175 $274 $190 $295 Family of 4 $207 $298 $220 $320 Family of 5 $230 $333 $250 $360 Add’l Family Member $25 $45 $25 $45 A crossing guard is provided by the Village of Lake Bluff at the intersection of Green Bay Rd. and Rockland Rd. (Route 176). Children in swimming lessons, public lessons and camp programs at Blair and Artesian Parks will be helped across the street. Please notify the Village of Lake Bluff at 847-234-2151 if there is any concern or problem. Important Information and Facility Policies R Management has the right to close the Lake Bluff Pool due to low attendance R R R R R R R After May 15 (fewer than 25 people) or the temperature is below 65 degrees. In the event severe weather persists until 6:00 pm, the Pool may be closed for the evening. When Lake Bluff hosts a swim meet, there will be an adult lap swim from 3:45–4:00 pm; the Lake Bluff Pool will be closed at 4:00 pm for the remainder of the day. All patrons, regardless if they are swimming, must pay to enter the Lake Bluff Pool Children 2 years of age and under are admitted free of charge. All flotation devices must be Coast Guard certified. Any child wearing a flotation device must be in arm’s length of a parent. Chaperones are responsible for supervising their children. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules and respond to emergencies. Children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a chaperone 16 years or older. The Tot Pool is for children 6 years and under. Children in Tot Pool must be accompanied by a chaperone 16 years or older. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Weather Closing Procedure Park District policy states if lightning and thunder is seen or heard, the pool deck and locker rooms will be evacuated immediately. Patrons will not be permitted to use the showers. Evacuation and reentry decisions are at the sole discretion of Lake Bluff Pool staff. Patrons will be permitted to reenter once the all-clear has been made by Thor Guard weather system. Patrons are encouraged to stay in the hallway and, if available, the community room until the allclear is given. Reentry passes will be issued in the event of a closing if there is more than an hour remaining in the published open swim hours. Page 25 Swim Lessons Class Age Time June 13–25 June 27– July 8 July 11–21 July 25– August 4 Fee per session Private Lessons 4 years & up 9:55–10:25 am 11504 11505 11506 11507 $210/$225 Little Fishies 3–5 years 9:55–10:25 am 11516 11517 11518 11519 $58/$68 Learn To Swim All Levels 3 years & up 9:55–10:40 am 11524 11525 11526 11527 $84/$94 Parent & Tot 6 mo.– 3 years 10:30–11:00 am 11532 11533 11534 11535 $58/$68 Private Lessons 4 years & up 10:30–11:00 am 11508 11509 11510 11511 $210/$225 Little Fishies 3–5 years 10:30–11:00 am 11520 11521 11522 11523 $58/$68 Learn To Swim All Levels 3 years & up 10:45–11:30 am 11528 11529 11530 11531 $84/$94 Parent & Tot 6 mo.– 3 years 11:05–11:35 am 11536 11537 11538 11539 $58/$68 Private Lessons 4 years & up 11:05–11:35 am 11512 11513 11514 11515 $210/$225 It is not necessary for you to know your child’s swim level, as all children will be tested on the first day of class to see in what swim level they should be placed. Make-ups will only be if the supervisor cancels due to inclement weather. These will take place the following Friday. All Swim Lesson Registration Fill out the registration form and input the code number that corresponds to the class and dates you want to attend. Lessons meet Monday-Thursday for two consecutive weeks, and run regardless of cold or rainy weather. The pool is heated. If lessons are cancelled due to severe weather, make-ups will be held on the following Friday. In the case of severe weather, classes will be canceled 15 minutes or more prior to the start of class. Please check our website at www.lakebluffparks.org or phone 847-234-7365 for confirmation of cancellations. There is a maximum of two makes-ups per current session. No refunds will be given. Page 26 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Ages 6 months–3 years old. This class is for a child who has never been in the water or still needs parental help. The class is designed to provide an easy water adjustment for children. Parents accompany children in this 30 minute class led by one of our instructors. Little Fishies Preschool Class Little Fishies is for 3–5 years olds who are ready to be separated from the parent, but not ready for 45 minutes of class instruction. If your child has not been to preschool or has trouble adjusting to new situations, this is the class for him or her. Learn to Swim Classes Learn to swim classes are designed for participants age 3 and up. Participants will be tested and placed into levels based on swim ability at the time of testing. Participants must be able to demonstrate specific skills to advance to higher levels. Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills This class is for ages three and up (younger ages must be approved by the Swim Lessons Manager). Our new raised platform will allow the youngest to learn to swim safely. Participants will gain an introduction to being underwater, front floats, back floats, and kicking. 5-second independent front and back floats are required to pass Level 1. Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Participants will concentrate on movement through the water and building endurance. $ Submerge head for 5 seconds $ Front Crawl (with breathing to the side) $ Back Crawl $ Water safety skills $ Introduction to treading water Level 3: Stroke Improvement The concentration at this level is on increasing swimming skills and endurance. $ Rotary Breathing (Front Crawl, breathing every three strokes) $ Perfection of Back Crawl $ Endurance $ Introduction of Butterfly Kick $ Diving from side of the pool $ Treading water $ Safety skills Level 4: Stroke Development This level focuses on the technical development of front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke and butterfly. $ Front Crawl and Back Crawl (25 yards, perfected, focus on endurance) $ Breaststroke (Focus on timing and perfecting) $ Butterfly (adding the arms with kick) $ Treading water $ Flip turns $ Focus on endurance for new strokes Level 5: Long Distance Swimming and Perfection $ Front Crawl/Back Crawl/Breaststroke/Butterfly lap swim (endurance) $ Perfected timing for all strokes $ Diving-shallow dive from side, begin any front stroke, feet first surface dive, pike surface dive $ Flip turns perfected $ Treading water $ Safety skills f Learn to Swim classes will be 45 minutes long, with the exception of Little Fishies, which is 30 minutes long. f The Parent and Tot classes will remain only 30 minutes. f Classes run Mon.–Thurs. f The shallow end of the main pool will open at noon for public swim (diving well will not open until 1:00 pm after diving classes end). f Weekend opening hours for Saturday and Sunday will be 11:00 am. f Private and semi-private swim lessons are available by appointment anytime or by registering for a morning swim session. Instructor preference is not guaranteed for morning session. Please call the Lake Bluff Pool at 847-2347365 for details. f See you in the pool! Swim levels listed on this page are designed to give you an idea of what will be covered in each level. Once children are tested, they will be placed the following day into their permanent classes. Parents are encouraged to stay off pool deck during lessons. Register for these classes on page 88 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 27 Swim Lessons Parent & Tot Swim Team r Registe Early Springboard Diving Our summer program caters to new divers who wish to learn proper and safe diving techniques, as well experienced divers already competitive in the sport. Sign up early—classes will fill up fast. Beginner: Must be able to dive off board and be comfortable in deep water. They will learn basic dives and approaches. Intermediate: Must have prior diving experience. The Park District staff reserves the right to move any participant with insufficient experience into the beginner classes. Days: Monday–Thursday Time: Noon–1:00 pm Min/Max: 4/8 Fee: $125/$145 each session CODE: 11550 11551 CODE: 11552 11553 CODE: 11554 11555 CODE: 11556 11557 Page 28 SESSION 1: June 13–23 Beginner Intermediate SESSION 2: June 27–July 8 Beginner Intermediate SESSION 3: July 11–21 Beginner Intermediate SESSION 4: July 25–August 4 Beginner Intermediate Swim Team The Park District sponsors a competitive summer swim team that competes in the Northern Illinois Swim Conference. This is a recreational team, so emphasis is on skill development in a fun and positive atmosphere. Swim meets are on Wednesday afternoons, and are approximately 3–5 hours long with the exception of the swim conference. In order to process your Swim Team registration, you must include your email address on the registration form. Your parent letter and informational package will be sent by email two weeks prior to the first practice, June 1st, so be sure to register early. All communication from coaches will be by email for the summer. If you have any questions, please call the Lake Bluff Pool at 847-234-7365. Your swimmer will be registered based on their age and gender group. If the maximum number is reached for your age and gender group, you may still register in an older group and will then swim in the meets in that older group, but you will practice with your actual age group. Lake Bluff Day Camp participants are allowed to sign up for swim team also. Register Early! Swim Team informational package emailed to registrants two weeks before start date! CODE: 11540 11541 11542 11543 11544 11545 11546 11547 11548 11549 AGE & GENDER:* PRACTICE TIME: 6–8 year Girls 8:15–9:00 am 6–8 year Boys 8:15–9:00 am 9–10 year Girls 9:00–10:30 am 9–10 year Boys 9:00–10:30 am 11–12 year Girls 9:00–10:30 am 11–12 year Boys 9:00–10:30 am 13–14 year Girls 9:00–10:30 am 13–14 year Boys 9:00–10:30 am 15–18 year Girls 9:00–10:30 am 15–18 year Boys 9:00–10:30 am Days: Monday–Friday Dates: June 6–10 (special practice time for everyone is 4:00–5:30 pm) June 13–July 21 (above practice times are in effect) Location: Lake Bluff Pool at Blair Park Min/Max: 1/30 for each age & gender group above Fee: $230/$258 * Requirements: All participants must be able to swim 25 yards front crawl and have knowledge of other competitive strokes; 9 years and older swimmers must have knowledge of all four competitive strokes and swim at least two competitive strokes 50 yards. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 More Swim Programs American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class In this class, you will learn the skills required to deal with all types of water emergencies as you work towards you certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR and AED. These certifications are required to work as an American Red Cross Lifeguard as well as being highly valued by colleges and future employers. A participant’s manual and CPR mask are included with the course materials. Participants must be 15 years of age. A swim test is a prerequisite for the course. In order to obtain certification, participants must attend all classes and pass final written and practical exams. Coursework is challenging and rigorous and only participants who are serious about obtaining the lifeguard certification should enroll. Participation in the class does not ensure a job with the Lake Bluff Park District. CODE: 11558 Age: Days: Location: Min/Max: Fee: DATES: TIMES: June 11, 12, 18 June 19 15 years and older Saturday and Sunday Lake Bluff Pool 8/15 $240/$290 9:00 am–5:00 pm 9:00 am–1:00 pm Lake Bluff Masters Swim Synchronized Swimming Have a passion for swimming, but no one to swim with? This program is intended for adults who enjoy swimming in a group setting. All skill levels welcome. Whether you are swimming to condition or training for an event, this program will help motivate you to achieve your goals. An instructor will be present and will guide participants through a swim set (roughly one hour). Group instruction will be given; however, if oneon-one instruction is of interest, private swim lessons are available. Feel free to swim at your own pace or with others in your lane. This program can be as individual or as group oriented as you make it. This master’s program will not formally compete in swimming competitions. Synchronized swimming combines graceful strokes, underwater figures and surface formations while building endurance and breath control. In this class swimmers will learn a simple routine that incorporates each of these elements as they are learned. No previous experience is required; all skill levels are welcome. Participants must be comfortable swimming underwater and in the deep end of the pool. Nose clips will be provided for you to keep. CODE: 11559 Age: Days: Dates: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: 18 years and up Tuesday and Thursday June 7–August 4 (8 weeks) 6:00–7:30 pm Lake Bluff Pool 6/30 $100/$110 CODE: 11560 Age: Day: Dates: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: 18 years and up Friday June 10–August 5 10:00–11:00 am Lake Bluff Pool 6/12 $80/$90 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 29 After-School Spring Junior Tennis Spring Junior Tennis After-School Spring Tennis For Juniors (7 Weeks) CODE: 11208 11209 11210 11211 11212 11213 11214 11215 11216 11217 11218 AGE/GRADE: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: TIME: 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots Tuesday April 26–June 7 4:30–5:15 pm 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots Thursday April 28–June 9 4:30–5:15 pm K–2nd Junior Ralliers Monday April 25–June 6 (6 wks)* 3:00–4:00 pm K–2nd Junior Ralliers Wednesday April 27–June 8 3:00–4:00 pm K–2nd Junior Ralliers Friday April 29–June 10 (6 wks)* 3:00–4:00 pm K–2nd Junior Ralliers Friday April 29–June 10 (6 wks)* 4:00–5:00 pm 3rd–5th Pre–Teen Tuesday April 26–June 7 3:00–4:30 pm 3rd–5th Pre–Teen Thursday April 28–June 9 3:00–4:30 pm 3rd–5th Pre–Teen Friday April 29–June 10 (6 wks)* 4:00–5:00 pm 6th–8th Teen Monday April 25–June 6 (6 wks)* 4:00–5:30 pm 6th–8th Teen Wednesday April 27–June 8 4:00–5:30 pm *Note: May 9, June 1 classes will begin at 2:00 and conclude at 3:00 pm due to early dismissal from LBES No class: May 6, May 30 Location: Blair Park Courts (Teen classes to be held at the New Artesian Park Courts) Rain Days: Class held in the Gym Min/Max: 3/16 When registering, please provide your current email address for real-time notification of class cancellations due to inclement weather. Junior Tennis Levels Tiny Tots (Ages 4–5) This class provides an introduction to 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 fun-filled environment with games and scoring. The main objective by the end of the season will be to rally with low-compression balls. Spring Junior Match Play & Travel Team The Junior Match Play and Travel Team program is a fun and competitive program for 3rd graders and older at all levels. On Sundays, the children will have instructional in-house Match Play or Travel Matches against other local clubs. Travel Match schedule is TBD. CODE: 11640 Pre-Teen (Grades 3–5) The main objectives of this class are stroke mechanics, foot- 11641 work 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. Page 30 FEE: $115 $115 $130 $150 $130 $130 $225 $225 $130 $190 $225 DATE: Grades: Day: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: May 15 June 5 3rd grade & older Sunday 2:00–3:30 pm Artesian Park Courts 4/24 $20/day Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 CODE: 11624 11625 11626 11627 11628 11629 11630 11631 11632 AGE/GRADE: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots K–2nd Junior Ralliers K–2nd Junior Ralliers K–2nd Junior Ralliers K–2nd Junior Ralliers K–2nd Junior Ralliers Rain Date: Friday No Class: July 4 Location: Blair Park Tennis Courts Min/Max: 3/12 Tuesday Thursday Monday Wednesday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 14–August 2 June 16–August 4 June 13–August 1 (7 wks) June 15–August 3 June 13–August 1 (7 wks) June 14–August 2 June 15–August 3 June 16–August 4 June 17–August 5 4:30–5:15 pm 4:30–5:15 pm 4:30–5:15 pm 4:30–5:15 pm 1:00–2:00 pm 1:00–2:00 pm 1:00–2:00 pm 1:00–2:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm $135 $135 $115 $135 $150 $190 $190 $190 $190 CODE: 11633 11634 11635 11636 11637 11638 11639 GRADE: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday Wednesday June 13–August 1 (7 wks) June 14–August 2 June 15–August 3 June 16–August 4 June 17–August 5 June 13–August 1 (7 wks) June 15–August 3 3:00–4:30 pm 3:00–4:30 pm 3:00–4:30 pm 3:00–4:30 pm 4:00–5:00 pm 4:30–6:00 pm 4:30–6:00 pm $225 $260 $260 $260 $260 $225 $260 LEVEL: 3rd–5th Pre-Teen 3rd–5th Pre-Teen 3rd–5th Pre-Teen 3rd–5th Pre-Teen 3rd–5th Pre-Teen 6th–8th Teen 6th–8th Teen Rain Date: Friday No Class: July 4 Location: Blair Park Tennis Courts Min/Max: 3/20 When registering, provide your current email address so if your tennis class needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, an email will be sent providing real-time cancellation information. Summer Junior Match Play & Travel Team The Junior Match Play and Travel Team program is a fun and competitive program for 3rd graders and older at all levels. On Sundays, the children will have instructional in-house Match Play or Travel Matches against other local clubs. We may also have Travel Matches on Wednesdays. Travel Match schedule is TBD and there will be some Saturdays. CODE: 11642 11643 11644 11645 11646 11647 Grades: Day: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org DATE: July 17 July 24 July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 3rd grade & older Sunday 2:00–3:30 pm Artesian Park Courts 4/24 $20/day Page 31 Summer Junior Tennis Summer Tennis for Juniors (8 weeks) Summer Junior Tennis Events Junior Tennis Special Events Junior Fun Day Junior Fiesta Piñata This is an amazing kick-off event where kids of all ages and skill levels can participate in age and skill appropriate games and enjoy a truly “Fun” day of tennis! This is a fun tennis event where kids of all ages and skill levels can participate in tennis related games like “Hit the Cactus,” “Campeon de la Cancha” and many more! We finish the fun with the breaking of the Piñata and everyone getting some candy! CODE: 11648 Grades: Day: Date: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: K–8th Sunday June 12 2:00–3:30 pm Artesian Park Courts 4/24 Free! Parent/Child Fun Tournament Although it’s Father’s Day, mom or dad can play with their child in a fun tournament for ages 7 years and up. We will flight the groupings by age and ability (Beginners can play in it, too!) and have an enjoyable Sunday for all! All teams will receive a framed picture and Champions will receive fabulous prizes. CODE: 11651 Ages: Day: Date: Time: Min/Max: Location: Fee: 7 years and older Sunday June 19 2:00–3:30 pm 4 teams/10 teams Artesian Park Courts $25 Page 32 CODE: 11649 Grades: Day: Date: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: K–8th Sunday June 26 2:00–3:30 pm Artesian Park Courts 4/24 $20 Junior Hawaiian Luau This is a fun tennis event where kids of all ages and skill levels can participate in tennis related games like “Island Hopper,” “Coconut Counting” and many more! We finish the fun with the target prize round. Everyone gets to win an inflatable Hawaiian toy to take home! CODE: 11650 Grades: Day: Date: Time: Min/Max: Fee: K–8th Sunday July 10 2:00–3:30 pm 4/24 $20 Birthday Paddle Parties, Scouts “Try it” Paddle Parties, Family and Corporate Paddle Parties can be set up with Racquet Sports Manager, Eric Moran. They are set up for mutually convenient times and are a sure-fire way to have an awesome celebration! Platform Tennis and Tennis Merchandise for sale We have Wilson and Prince tennis merchandise (racquets, balls, grips, etc.) available for purchase during the tennis season. We have Wilson and Viking platform tennis merchandise (paddles, balls, gloves, etc.) available for purchase during the paddle season. Please contact Racquet Sports Manager Eric Moran for more information at 847-4577362. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 This program is for juniors who are serious about tennis and are ready to play in tournaments or already playing in them. Tournament Level This program will cover all aspects of the game including stroke production and match play. Games and drills are designed to promote fun and competitiveness while teaching strategy and reinforcing proper technique. We will utilize match tracking and video. Fitness, mental toughness and tennis etiquette are emphasized. Players 8 years of age and over must play a minimum of one USTA tournament to qualify for this class. Players will be grouped according to age and ability. CODE: 11652 Dates: Ages: Days: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: June 14–July 21 8 years & up Tuesday, Thursday 10:30 am–12:30 pm Artesian Park Courts 3/12 $450 When registering, provide your current email address so if your tennis class needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, an email will be sent providing real-time cancellation information. Eric Moran, the Lake Bluff Park District Racquet Sports Manager, will oversee the program and has been a USPTA certified Professional for over 25 years. He has coached for two high schools, both boys and girls, worked with the Indiana high school singles finalist, Mike Goldstein, and the Illinois high school singles champion, Danny McCain. Eric was invited to coach at several USTA Training Centers and represented the Midwest Division as a USTA Zonals Coach several times in Boca Raton, FL. In the USPTA, Eric is the Vice President of the Illinois Division and has represented the Midwest Division at the USPTA National Conference in Phoenix, AZ after winning the Midwest USPTA Conference Seminar Contest speaking on “The NEW Junior Ladder for Infinity and Beyond.” He also was a speaker at the USPTA Illinois Division mini-convention. Eric’s infectious enthusiasm, inclusivity, love for the game and knowledge ability has not only helped many juniors and adults become great players, but it also exposed countless others to this wonderful sport who will play and enjoy it for the rest of their lives! Junior Tennis Kaleidoscope Camp Kids in Kaleidoscope will love it! This is a great camp for kids who love to be active and want to learn the lifetime sport of tennis! The kids will bring their sack lunch to eat at Blair Park and then walk to Artesian Park where they will enjoy games, drills, learn the FUNdamentals of tennis and team camaraderie! There may be lawn games incorporated into the camp to engage the kids and cool them off on the hot days! It is half day full of fun and activity. Contact Racquet Sports Manager, Eric Moran, at 847-457-7362 with questions. Note: Children coming from summer school at LBES will be walked to Blair Park to have their lunch. Children must bring their own lunch and drink. After lunch the children will be walked to Artesian Park. CODE: 11445 11446 DATES: June 14–July 7 July 12–August 4 Age: Entering grades 1–5 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Time: Noon–3:00 pm Rain Days: Class may be in Gym or Artesian Field House Location: Blair Park/Artesian Park Courts Min/Max: 4/30 Fee: $430/$445 Athletic Camp—Tennis & Golf & More This extremely popular camp offers the opportunity for participants to train on a wide variety of activities including Tennis, Platform Tennis, Flag Football, and more! Participants will be able to train with the professional staff of Lake Bluff Park District to work on skill development and game strategies. Campers will participate in tournament play every day. Pack a lunch, and don’t forget a swimsuit because after all that hard work every camper deserves free swim! This camp will go on two offsite field trips; one in session II and on in session IV. Athletic Camps Consider the Soccer & Basketball & Team Building Athletic Camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays if you are looking for the full camp experience. When they are combined, they create a full Sports Camp Experience for your child—so close to home. Your child will be exposed to the most popular sports in the world five days a week. CODE: 11439 11440 11441 11579 SESSION: DATES: I June 13–June 24 II June 27–July 8 III July 11–July 22 IV July 25–August 5 Ages: Entering grades 3–8 Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:00 am–3:00 pm Location: Recreation Center Gym Min/Max: 7/75 NO CLASS: July 4 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org FEE: $230/$250 $220/$240 $230/$250 $230/$250 The Tennis & Golf & More Athletic Camp is offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and the Soccer & Basketball & Team Building Athletic Camp is offered on Tuesday and Thursday. Junior Tennis August Camps next page Page 33 Junior Tennis Academy and Camp Junior Summer Tournament Tennis Excellence Academy Junior August and Fall Tennis Junior Tennis August Camp This program will be tons of fun and is guaranteed to help your child develop his or her tennis skills as well as engage them in a positive learning atmosphere so they want to play tennis for the rest of their lives! Ages 5–15 years are invited to sign up. Campers will be put into groups that reflect their age and ability. Have them sign up with friends! August Camp Individual Day sign up CODE: 11452 11453 11454 This camp is offered Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for three weeks in August. 11455 11456 You can sign up for the whole week or just for one day at a time. 11457 CODE: DATES: TIME: Time: 11464 August 8–10 9:30–11:00 am 11465 August 15–17 9:30–11:00 am CODE: 11466 August 8–10 4:00–5:30 pm 11458 11467 August 15–17 4:00–5:30 pm 11459 Ages: 5–15 years 11460 Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11461 Location: Blair Park Courts (Depending on # of sign ups, may use 11462 Artesian Park Courts also) 11463 DATE: August 8 August 9 August 10 August 15 August 16 August 17 9:30–11:00 am DATE: August 8 August 9 August 10 August 15 August 16 August 17 Time: 4:00–5:30 pm Fee: $35/day Depending on the number of sign ups, we may use Blair and/or Artesian Park. Camp will be held in the Gym in case of inclement weather. Rain Days: Class held in the Gym Min/Max: 3/16 Fee: $90 Fall Tennis For Juniors Tiny Tots (Ages 4–5) This class is an introduction to 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 fun-filled environment with games and scoring. The main objective by the end of the season will be to rally with low-compression balls. Pre-Teen (Grades 3–5) This class’s main objectives 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. CODE: 11653 11654 11655 11656 11657 11658 11659 11660 11661 11662 11663 *No Class: Location: Page 34 AGE/GRADE: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots Tuesday August 30–October 11 4–5 yrs Tiny Tots Thursday September 1–October 13 K–2nd Jr. Ralliers Monday August 29–October 3 K–2nd Jr. Ralliers Wednesday August 31–October 12 K–2nd Jr. Ralliers Friday September 2–October 14 K–2nd Jr. Ralliers Friday September 2–October 14 3rd–5th Pre–Teen Tuesday August 30–October 11 3rd–5th Pre–Teen Thursday September 1–October 13 3rd–5th Pre–Teen Friday September 2–October 14 6th–8th Teen Monday August 29–October 3 (5 wks) 6th–8th Teen Wednesday August 31–October 12 September 5 or October 10 Blair Park Courts (Except for Teen which will be held at Artesian Park Courts) TIME: FEE: 4:30–5:15 pm 4:30–5:15 pm 3:00–4:00 pm 3:00–4:00 pm 3:00–4:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm 3:00–4:30 pm 3:00–4:30 pm 4:00–5:00 pm 4:00–5:30 pm 4:00–5:30 pm $115 $115 $110 $150 $150 $150 $225 $225 $150 $160 $225 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Learn all the basics of tennis in a fun and dynamic way. Court positioning, stroke technique, communication, scoring and rules of the game are taught in this program that is designed for beginners. These sessions are 6 weeks. Sign-up for more than one and you will gain the skills and confidence needed for competitive play! CODE: 11664 11665 11666 Age: Locations: Min/Max: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: Beginner Beginner Beginner 21 years & up Blair Park Courts 3/12 Tuesday Tuesday Friday April 26–May 31 April 26–May 31 April 29–June 3 9:00–10:30 am 6:00–7:30 pm 9:00–10:30 am $200 $200 $200 Spring Tennis For Ladies (7 Weeks) CODE: 11668 11669 11670 11671 11672 11673 Age: No Class: Location: Min/Max: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: Beg/Adv Beg Adv Beginner Adv Beginner Intermediate Intermediate Coed Intermediate 21 years & up May 28 Blair Park Courts 4/20 Saturday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Friday April 30–June 11 (6 wks) April 26–June 7 April 29–June 10 April 26–June 7 April 28–June 9 April 29–June 10 9:00–10:30 am 1:00–2:30 pm 10:30 am–noon 9:00–10:30 am 6:00–7:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm $200 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 Adult Tennis Levels About our Pro: Eric Moran, PPTA/USPTA Beginner: Get the basics for a great Eric, the Racquet Sports Manager, runs both the Tennis and Platform Tennis Programs for Ladies, Men and Juniors. He comes to us from the Lake Forest Club where he was the Head Racquets Professional for nine years. Eric helped direct, run and grow every part of the LFC program from Teams, Team Drills, Group Lessons, Private Lessons, Camps, Special Events, etc. for both the Adults and Juniors. lifetime sport! You are guaranteed to have fun and get the coaching and experience you need to play right away! See our new Ladies’ Fast Tennis offerings. Advanced Beginner: Now that you have learned the basics, this class focuses on developing your stroke technique and applying it to match situations. You will learn basic match strategy and tennis etiquette. Intermediate: These classes are designed to take you to the next level! You will expand your knowledge base of match strategy, fine tune your strokes and delve into the heart of competitive play. Eric has been a full time Tennis/Platform Tennis professional for over 25 years. He was the Illinois Vice President for the United States Professional Tennis Association and has been a member for 25 years. Eric is also certified by the Professional Platform Tennis Association and the United States Racquet Stringers Association as a Master Racquet Technician. Eric has been published in the Midwest Connection magazine as well as Platform Tennis magazine. He has been in the Chicago area for the last 15 years and was Junior Director at the Five Season’s Country Club in Northbrook and the Head Tennis Professional at the Lincolnshire Club before being hired to co-direct the Lake Forest Club in 2002. He played collegiate tennis for Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville and Knox College. Eric regularly competes in the American Platform Tennis Association’s sanctioned national ranking tournaments, has been nationally ranked for the last 5 years. When Eric is not at work, he spends time with his family and plays soccer, tennis, platform tennis and golf. Eric’s energy, enthusiasm and organization make him a great fit for growing the program and being the Racquet Sports Manager of the Lake Bluff Park District. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 35 Ladies’ Spring Tennis Ladies’ Fast Tennis: Spring Ladies’ Summer Tennis Ladies’ Fast Tennis: Summer Learn all the basics of tennis in a fun and dynamic way. Court positioning, stroke technique, communication, scoring and rules of the game are taught in this program that is designed for beginners. These two sessions are each 4 weeks long. Signup for both and you will gain the skills and confidence needed for competitive play! Session I CODE: 11674 11675 Session II 11677 11678 Age: Location: Min/Max: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: Beginner Beginner Tuesday Tuesday June 14–July 5 June 14–July 5 9:00–10:30 am 6:00–7:30 pm $130 $130 July 12–August 2 July 12–August 2 9:00–10:30 am 6:00–7:30 pm $130 $130 Beginner Tuesday Beginner Tuesday 21 years & up Blair Park Courts Sunday @ Artesian Park Courts 3/12 Summer Tennis For Ladies (7 Weeks) CODE: 11680 11681 11682 11683 11684 11685 Age: Location: Min/Max: LEVEL: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: Beg/Adv Beg Adv Beginner Adv Beginner Intermediate Intermediate Coed Intermediate 21 years & up Blair Park Courts 4/20 Saturday Tuesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Friday June 18–July 30 June 14–July 26 June 17–July 29 June 14–July 26 June 16–July 28 June 17–July 29 9:00–10:30 am 1:00–2:30 pm 10:30 am–noon 9:00–10:30 am 6:00–7:30 pm 1:00–2:30 pm $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 $230 Women’s Team Tennis Do you need some time to run errands, or have a morning appointment to get to? We provide child care service for parents leaving the Park District grounds. The available hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–2:30 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am–noon. We are located in the babysitting room in the Early Childhood Wing. We do not take reservations—Kidzone is first come, first served. We reserve the right to limit the number of children cared for, so it is possible that we might be unable to accommodate your child on any date. Page 36 Lakeshore “B” Team This league is for women who want to play competitive tennis against teams from other clubs. This includes drilling on Wednesday mornings and weekly matches on Monday mornings. Home matches will be played at Artesian Park and away matches will be determined later. League/Ball fees are $25 for the season. If you are on the team, sign up for both Team Drills and Match. If you have any questions regarding the team, please contact Racquet Sports Manager, Eric Moran, at 847-457-7362. Team Drill CODE: 11686 Ages: Day: Dates: Time: Location: Fee: 21 years & up Wednesday May 11–July 13 (10 weeks) 9:00 am–10:30 am Artesian Park Courts $325 Match CODE: 11687 Day: Dates: No Match: Time: Fee: Monday May 23–July 18 TBD 10:00 am–noon $25 League/Ball fee Do you have a few friends who would like to start a NEW class that better fits your schedule? Let’s do it! Please contact Eric at 847457-7362. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 We will run our annual mixed doubles tournament for Lake Bluff/Lake Forest residents only. The tournament will be flighted A and B and each division will complete a Round Robin on Saturday, July 2, 1:00–4:30 pm to determine the finalists. The Finals will be played Sunday, July 3 starting at 1:00 pm for the A Flight and 2:00 pm for the B Flight. Tee shirts will be given to all participants and trophies will be awarded to the Champions! Please sign up as a team (if anyone needs a partner, we will try to help). CODE: Saturday Night Socials What a great way to end the week! Bring your spouse or your friends, or come by yourself and enjoy a fun evening of tennis and paddle. All player levels are welcome! BYOB & snacks. Tennis Season Hybrid Kick-Off Party Come on out and celebrate the start to a wonderful tennis season with good friends and fun social play organized by Eric! We will play both tennis and paddle for those who “gotta” do both! There will be a raffle for a free racquet! CODE: 11696 Day: Dates: Time: Location: Saturday May 14 6:00–8:30 pm Blair Park Tennis/Paddle Courts $15/person Fee: Tennis/Paddle Mixer Oh, Yeah! Bring your favorite BYOB, some tasty snacks and let’s say “Salud” to an amazing summer while we mix around and enjoy the fun games of tennis and paddle! Eric will organize the chaos! There will be a raffle for a free racquet! CODE: 11697 Day: Dates: Time: Location: Saturday June 11 6:00–8:30 pm Blair Park Tennis/Paddle Courts $15/person Fee: 11698 Day: Dates: Time: Location: Fee: Saturday–Sunday July 2–3 1:00–4:30 pm Artesian Park Courts Lake Bluff/Lake Forest residents only $20/person Entry deadline June 22. Adult Tennis/Paddle Mixer and Cookout We will have our gas grill at the park and you will bring your favorite meat and seasoning to throw on there! We will play tennis and paddle while we feast! Eric will organize the tennis and paddle and taste-test the food. There will be a raffle for a free racquet! CODE: 11699 Day: Dates: Time: Location: Saturday July 16 6:00–8:30 pm Blair Park Tennis/Paddle Courts $15/person Fee: Men’s Need-A-Match Program Gentlemen of all levels who are looking for an informal game of tennis need only email their names, level, and singles or doubles preference to Eric Moran at emoran@lakebluffparkdistrict.org. Their name will be added to a list that will be distributed to all participants. There is no fee and the program will run the entire tennis season. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 37 Adult Tennis and Tennis/Paddle Events Lake Bluff 4th of July Mixed Doubles Open Men’s Spring and Summer Tennis Adult Tennis Levels Beginner: Get the basics for a great lifetime sport! You are guaranteed to have fun and get the coaching and experience you need to play right away! See our Men’s Fast Tennis offerings. Advanced Beginner: Now that you have learned the basics, this class focuses on developing your stroke technique and applying it to match situations. You will learn basic match strategy and tennis etiquette. Intermediate: These classes are designed to take you to the next level! You will expand your knowledge base of match strategy, fine tune your strokes and delve into the heart of competitive play. Men’s Fast Tennis Learn all the basics of tennis in a fun and dynamic way. Court positioning, stroke technique, communication, scoring and rules of the game are taught in this program that is designed for beginners. Sign up and you will gain the skills and confidence for competitive play! Spring Session CODE: LEVEL: 11688 Beginner Summer Session I 11690 Beginner Summer Session II 11692 Beginner Age: Location: Min/Max: DAY: DATES: TIME: FEE: Tuesday April 26–May 31 (6 wks) 6:00–7:30 pm $200 Tuesday June 14–July 5 (4 wks) 6:00–7:30 pm $135 Tuesday July 12–August 2 (4 wks) 6:00–7:30 pm $135 21 years & up Blair Park Courts 4/20 Tennis Classes for Men Spring Session CODE: LEVEL: DAY: 11694 Intermediate/Coed Thursday Summer Session CODE: LEVEL: DAY: 11695 Intermediate/Coed Thursday Summer Drop-In LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced Day: Dates: Time: Fee: DATES: TIME: FEE: April 28–June 9 (7 wks) 6:00–7:30 pm $225 DATES: TIME: FEE: June 16–July 28 (7 wks) 6:00–7:30 pm $225 Saturday April 30–July 30 10:30–11:30 am $25 per week Childcare is available during some of the above offerings. See Kidzone on page 36 for details. Page 38 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Platform Tennis Corinne Torkelson photography 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 FREE Open House Kick Off Party Saturday, September 3 2:00–5:00 pm We will have membership signup with 4th Court Foundation donations accepted, new paddles to demo, food to eat, etc. PARTY! Memberships MEMBER TYPE RESIDENT NON(LB/LF) RESIDENT Individual $470 $545 (no restrictions) Senior $410 $470 (62 years & older) *Limited individual $200 $235 *Limited individual is allowed Friday night through Sunday night court time, Friday night socials and member rates on lessons and drills. The resident rate applies to both Lake Bluff and Lake Forest residents who show proof of residency. Members of League Series Teams must purchase the Individual Membership or Senior Membership. Dear Lake Bluff Paddle Enthusiast: Welcome to the 2016–2017 Paddle Season. We are excited to let you know that our paddle program will have something for everyone! If you like competition, then you should play on one of our teams. We have women’s paddle teams competing in the North Shore Women’s Platform Tennis League in series 1, 3, 4, 7, 9 and 13. We are looking to add a beginner team at the series 16 level. We have men’s paddle teams competing in the Chicago Platform Tennis Charities League in series 6/5.0(c), 10/4.5(c), 15/4.0(c), 19/4.0(g), 20/3.5(a), 26/3.5(g), 27/3.5(h), 31/3.0(d), and 32/3.0(e). We now have six Women’s Teams and nine Men’s Teams, and are looking to add a beginner team at the series 16 level for women. We compete with clubs all over the North Shore and we still need beginners, advanced players and everything in between to continue the growth of our club! New Assistant Professional Denise Murphy has brought some great ideas to the program and is a welcome addition to the club! If you like to be social, then our club is the answer to Friday night fun and more. We have mixers two Fridays a month, and many special events like the Turkey Memorial Open, Super Bowl Super Team Co-ed Tournament, Men’s Bring-a-Ringer, Men’s Money Ball, and Ladies’ Member/Guest Day to name a few. If you have children, then you will enjoy the many opportunities for them to get involved and learn this great sport. We have group lessons for ages 5–18 years, a junior travel team with practices and matches, Friday Night Junior Paddle and Pizza for ages 6+ years, special events and camps. They are guaranteed to have fun, fun, fun! We have all types of lessons: private, semi-private, three-on-one, four-on-one, team drills, Fast Paddle for beginners, Shot of the Week, 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! I am very happy that Martha Pedersen, our Paddle Club Coordinator is back to help us communicate, organize and make this season even more action packed than last year. Please let me know how I may get you involved. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Sincerely, Eric Moran, USPTA/PPTA/USRSA MRT Racquet Sports and Facility Services Manager Phone: 847-457-7362 Cell: 847-951-2808 Fax: 847-234-7275 Email: emoran@lakebluffparkdistrict.org Page 39 Rent the Paddle Hut Platform Tennis Rentals Plan your next gathering at the Lake Bluff Park District Paddle Hut. It’s a great place to spend a cold winter night with friends and family. The Paddle hut can accommodate groups of up to 35 people. Parties can be reserved for Friday and Saturday evenings and include the following: $ Exclusive use of the Paddle Hut and three courts from 6–10 pm $ Free use of loaner paddles and balls $ Professional instruction is available at an additional fee Hut Reservations Hut reservations are now being accepted. Please contact Eric Moran at 847-457-7362 or e-mail him at EMoran@LakeBluffParkDistrict.org to reserve a date. A contract must be executed with payment in order to reserve the Hut. Corinne Torkelson photography Paddle Hut Rental Fees Fees are for rental only and do not include liquor liability coverage or deposit. MEMBER $129 RESIDENT $199 NON-RESIDENT $299 Court Rentals Paddle Hut Deposit 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. All Paddle Hut rentals will require a $100 deposit to be paid with the rental fee. The $100 deposit will be returned if the following conditions are all met: RESIDENT: NON-RESIDENT: $30 $40 $ Paddle Hut and Courts must be left clean after use as determined by staff $ Garbage must be placed in receptacles, chairs and tables back to original placement $ All guests must be out of the paddle facility by 10:15 pm Failure to meet any one condition above will result in not refunding the deposit. Host Liquor Liability If you would like to have an event with alcohol on hand, please contact the Guest Services Desk for available options. Cancellations Parties cancelled more than 45 days in advance will receive a full refund once the Refund Request Form is submitted in writing to the office. Parties cancelled more than 30 days, but less than 45 days in advance, will receive a 50% refund. Any party cancelled less than 30 days in advance will forfeit the Hut rental fee. Platform Tennis and Tennis Merchandise for sale We have Wilson and Prince tennis merchandise (racquets, balls, grips, etc.) available for purchase during the tennis season. We have Wilson and Viking platform tennis merchandise (paddles, balls, gloves, etc.) available for purchase during the paddle season. Please contact Racquet Sports Manager Eric Moran for more information at 847-457-7362. Page 40 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 The children will have so much fun learning the basics of the game, they might not even realize they are in an instructional class designed to develop their racquet skills, help them gain confidence in their hand-eye coordination and learn the nuances of the sport. There will be an emphasis on camaraderie, cooperation, sportsmanship and proper paddle etiquette. There will a 5-to-1 maximum student to pro ratio. In addition, Park District staff will pick them up at school at 3:00 pm to walk over to the paddle courts on regular school days. CODE: 11237 11238 11239 DAY: DATES: FEE: Monday Thursday Friday April 4–April 18 (3 wks) April 7–April 21 (3 wks) April 8–April 22 (3 wks) $65 $65 $65 3rd–5th Grade Lessons The children will have so much fun learning the basics of the game, they might not even realize they are in an instructional class designed to develop their racquet skills, help them gain confidence in their hand-eye coordination and learn the nuances of the sport. There will be an emphasis on camaraderie, cooperation, sportsmanship and proper paddle etiquette. Scoring, rules and strategy will be introduced. Children from this group are invited to play on the LB Junior Paddle Team. There will a 5to-1 maximum student to pro ratio. In addition, Park District staff will pick them up at school at 3:00 pm to walk over to the paddle courts on regular school days. The Social Program CODE: 11242 11243 Friday Junior Night Out Paddle & Pizza Time: Min/Max: DAY: DATES: FEE: Tuesday Wednesday 3:00–4:00 pm 4/12 April 5–April 19 (3 wks) April 6–April 20 (3 wks) $65 $65 6th–8th Grade Lessons Children in this class will enjoy fast paced drills emphasizing match strategy, shot targeting, positioning/teamwork and specialty shots. There will also be an emphasis on camaraderie, cooperation, sportsmanship and proper paddle etiquette. There will a 5-to-1 maximum student to pro ratio. Children from this group are invited to play on the LB Junior Paddle Team. CODE: 11247 11248 11249 Time: Min/Max: DAY: DATES: FEE: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4:00–5:15 pm 4/12 April 4–April 18 (3 wks) April 5–April 19 (3 wks) April 6–April 20 (3 wks) $65 $65 $65 High School High school players can learn and enjoy the great game of paddle, embrace the outdoors, and take some stress out of their busy schedules. Class divided by skill level. There will a 5-to-1 maximum student to pro ratio. CODE: 11247 11248 11249 Time: Min/Max: DAY: DATES: FEE: Monday Tuesday Wednesday 4:00–5:15 pm 4/12 April 4–April 18 (3 wks) April 5–April 19 (3 wks) April 6–April 20 (3 wks) $65 $65 $65 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Come out for an amazingly fun time on the courts!! We will play tons of thrilling paddle games and have dinner, “Ya gotta love it!” Parents can socialize in the hut by the fire with their BYOB drink of choice, while the kids enjoy the great outdoors. CODE: 11700 11702 Age: Time: Day: Min/Max: Fee: DATE: April 8 April 22 8+ year olds 5:30–7:00 pm Friday 4/24 $25/day Birthday Paddle Parties, Scouts “Try it” Paddle Parties, Family and Corporate Paddle Parties can be set up with Racquet Sports Manager, Eric Moran. They are set up for mutually convenient times and are a sure-fire way to have an awesome celebration! Page 41 Junior Spring Platform Tennis Kindergarten–2nd Grade Lessons Ladies’ Spring Platform Tennis Ladies’ Play with the Pro This is an intense, 1.5 hour, instructional lesson with 3 players and the Pro. Bring two friends and dramatically improve your game! Call Eric to schedule your time at 847-457-7362. Fee/person: Member $45/Non-Member $50 Ladies’ Lessons: Semi & Private Work with the Pro and your partner, your teammates or individually, to sharpen skills learned in drill and take your game to the next level. Call Eric for an appointment at 847-457-7362. Private $85 per hour 2-on-1 $45 each per hour 3-on-1 $30 each per hour 4-on-1 $25 each per hour Co-Ed Fast Paddle Spring Program This is a fun and dynamic format for learning all the basics of platform tennis including: court positioning, stroke technique, screen play, communication, scoring rules of the game. This program is designed for beginners and advanced beginners. Each session is 3 weeks. Sign-up and you will gain the skills and confidence needed for competitive play! We know you will love it! CODE: 11702 11703 11704 11705 11706 Min/Max: Page 42 DAY: TIME: DATES: MEMBER/NM FEE: Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday 4/12 9:00–10:30 am 1:00–2:30 pm 5:30–6:30 pm (1 hr) 5:30–6:30 pm (1 hr) 1:00–2:30 pm April 4–18 April 5–19 April 5–19 April 6–20 April 9–23 $100/$115 $100/$115 $70/$85 $70/$85 $100/$115 Ladies’ Tournabout Series 1, 3 and 4 ladies can invite (or will be matched up with) a player from series 7, 9, 13, or social members to play in a fun round robin! What a great way for all levels to socialize and finish up the year! Refreshments will be provided. CODE: 11707 Day: Date: Time: Fee: Thursday April 14 9:00–11:30 am $25 per person Do you need some time to run errands, or have a morning appointment to get to? We provide child care service for parents leaving the Park District grounds. The available hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am–2:30 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am–noon. We are located in the babysitting room in the Early Childhood Wing. We do not take reservations—Kidzone is first come, first served. We reserve the right to limit the number of children cared for, so it is possible that we might be unable to accommodate your child on any date. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 This is an intense, 1.5 hour, instructional lesson with 3 players and the Pro. Bring two friends and dramatically improve your game! Call Eric to schedule your time at 847-457-7362. Fee: Member $45/Non-Member $50 Open Play Program Monday Night is Men’s Night! Watch the football game in between sets—call your teammates for social play and some friendly competition! BYOB and snacks. Time: 7:00–9:30 pm Fee: Member free Men’s Lessons: Semi & Private 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 $85 per hour 2-on-1 $45 each per hour 3-on-1 $30 each per hour 4-on-1 $25 each per hour Corinne Torkelson photography Come see what all the fun is about at the Paddle Hut! Friday Night Socials continue in March and April What a great way to end the week! Bring your spouse, your friends or come by yourself and enjoy a fun evening of paddle. All player levels are welcome! Turn on the fireplace, TV, relax between games and watch the fun. BYOB & snacks. Co-Ed Fast Paddle Spring Program This is a fun and dynamic format for learning all the basics of platform tennis including: court positioning, stroke technique, screen play, communication, scoring rules of the game. This program is designed for beginners and advanced beginners. Each session is 3 weeks. Sign-up and you will gain the skills and confidence needed for competitive play! We know you will love it! CODE: 11702 11703 11704 11705 11706 Min/Max: DAY: TIME: DATES: MEMBER/NM FEE: Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Saturday 4/12 9:00–10:30 am 1:00–2:30 pm 5:30–6:30 pm (1 hr) 5:30–6:30 pm (1 hr) 1:00–2:30 pm April 4–18 April 5–19 April 5–19 April 6–20 April 9–23 $100/$115 $100/$115 $70/$85 $70/$85 $100/$115 Date: Friday, March 11 St. Patty’s Day Party You must wear green to attend! Date: Friday, April 8 Ocho Friday! Speak Spanish or wear something from a Spanish-speaking country. Date: Friday, April 22 SEASON FINALE! Time: 7:00–10:30 pm Fee: Members $10/Guest $15 Platform Tennis and Tennis Merchandise for sale We have Wilson and Prince tennis merchandise (racquets, balls, grips, etc.) available for purchase during the tennis season. We have Wilson and Viking platform tennis merchandise (paddles, balls, gloves, etc.) available for purchase during the paddle season. Please contact Racquet Sports Manager Eric Moran for more information at 847-457-7362. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 43 Mens’ Spring Platform Tennis Men’s Play with the Pro Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center Summer Hours May 31–September 6 One Body, One Life, One Choice—Commit to total wellness and a healthier lifestyle through participation in Lake Bluff Park District Fitness Center’s innovative, motivating, effective and FUN exercise programs and activities! Improve your Quality of Life and have some Fun with our highly trained and professional team of fitness associates, instructors and trainers who will safely and effectively guide you to your goals!! WorkFit 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. Discounted rates apply to: G Yearly memberships G Family memberships G Personal training and weight management packages Lake Forest Residents Lake Forest Residents are now able to get Resident rates at the Lake Bluff Health & Mon.–Thurs. 5:00 am–9 pm Friday 5:00 am–8 pm Saturday 7:00 am–5 pm Sunday 7:00 am–4 pm Closed: Independence Day (4th of July) Open 7 am to Noon–Memorial Day (Monday, May 30), Labor Day (Monday, September 5) September Shutdown The Lake Bluff Health & Fitness Center will be closed for annual maintenance on September 1–2 2016. Members may use the Lake Forest Recreation Center at resident rates with a valid Lake Bluff ID. Corporate Memberships Corporate memberships are available to full-time employees of a Lake Bluff corporation, business, partnership enterprise, school district or organization! To qualify for this special membership plan, a minimum of 5 employees must purchase annual memberships. Call 847482-9326 for more information. Fitness Center! Page 44 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Membership age requirements Membership is open to those individuals at least 13 years of age. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted on the second floor except for special programs. All 13 to 17 year olds must complete an orientation with a trainer before being allowed to work out without a parent present. Membership type plan options: We offer individual, family, and senior-type memberships in the following categories: G Family members can sign up for any Membership Type Plan Option —each family member can choose their own plan! G The membership fee for each plan is discounted for each additional family member. G Family Memberships (1st family member, 2nd family member, 3rd family member, 4th+ family member) are sequenced based on the value of the membership program each person selects (the highest value membership is the 1st family member and so on…). Membership Registration Fee This is a one-time fee ($60) paid by a new member or a former member whose membership has lapsed for more than 12 months. All new annual memberships are offered the following optional services: G Basic assessment completed with a personal trainer G SMART Goal coaching session with a personal trainer G Fitness Center: use any equipment located in the fitness center area, plus the Track. G Group Fitness: participate in any group fitness class listed on the regular class schedule. G Track Only: unlimited use of the track for walking or running activities. G Combo: includes use of the Fitness Center & Track and unlimited Group Fitness classes. Membership duration options include: G Daily Pass: these are valid for 24 hours and can be used for use of the fitness center and/or participation in group classes! G Monthly: 30 day duration from date of purchase. G Quarterly: 90 day duration from the date of purchase. G Annual: the most cost-effective plan covers 365 days from the date of purchase; this plan has two payment options: G Paid in full, or G Paid monthly by electronic autopay with credit or debit card (requires a one-time $25 processing fee added to the membership fee) Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 45 Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center Choose the membership program plan and duration option that best meets your needs! Important! Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center Facility Features G G G G G G G Locker rooms with private showers, towel services and amenities Complimentary fitness center towels Lounge area Suspended 1/13 mile walking/running track Group Fitness studio Spin studio Free weight resistance training area includes Olympic-size plates and heavy duty commercial benches, racks & equipment, and complete dumbbell sets of 5 to 100 lb. pairs. G Functional fitness training area that includes Cybex cable systems, along with medicine balls, BOSU Balance Trainers and numerous other training props and equipment. G Childcare through the KidZone—see schedule of hours. G Cardio equipment connected with TV’s and workout program controls E Precor recumbent bikes and AMT’s with Open Stride E Freemotion Incline Trainers (-3–30%) E Octane Fitness Lateral X E Seated ellipticals E Seated NuStep trainers G Cybex strength training equipment Keep your eyes open—we offer special monthly challenges, themed workout programs, special health & fitness events and activities throughout the year! We hope you will join us for some Fun & Fitness, a great way to enhance your quality of life! Remember, OBOLOC! One Body, One Life, One Choice….come to Lake Bluff Park District’s Fitness Center to begin or continue your journey to a higher quality of life through good health and enhanced fitness for the whole family! Childcare is available while you’re in the Fitness Center working out or taking a class. Maximum of 1.5 hours per visit. HOURS: Page 46 Monday–Friday 8:00 am–3:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am–noon Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Fitness Services Fitness Services Group Fitness Classes G Fitness Assessment: Fitness assessments are performed according to specific We have the fitness class for you, standardized testing methods. Fitness assessments provide benchmark information against which a member can measure fitness improvements. What a great motivational tool! whether your goal is to: E E G Goal Setting: Our fitness professionals can assist with SMART (Specific, Meas- E urable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely) short- and long-term health & fitness goal E setting. This includes establishing a plan (process goals) to reach the desired outE come goals! Lose weight, Tone up, Add lean muscle, Increase energy, Improve muscular endurance strength or power, G Equipment/Prop Orientation: A trainer provides expert instruction on how to E Increase flexibility, safely and effectively use the various pieces of fitness equipment and props located within the fitness facility and group exercise room. There are two types of E Improve cardiovascular (heart) orientations offered: $ General Orientation: The trainer only covers how to use the cardio and resistance training equipment located within the fitness center. $ Program-Specific Orientation: The trainer provides instruction on the safe and proper use of equipment that will be specifically used in an individual’s training program. If working with a personal trainer, this type of orientation would not be necessary. This orientation would be used by someone who has designed his or her own program and intends to follow it, but needs guidance on operating the Lake Bluff Fitness Center equipment or fitness props. G Personal Training: Our certified personal fitness trainers design exercise routines that target a person’s specific health and fitness goals, as well as provide expert guidance in safe, proper and progressive exercise performance. Our personal trainers are motivators who lead their clients to a higher quality of life through improved function. For athletes, the trainers provide routines intended to enhance performance and reduce injury risk! $ $ $ $ function, and/or E Relieve stress! Our class schedule provides safe and effective workouts for beginner through advanced skill and/or fitness levels! Check out our Group Fitness Class schedule and detailed class descriptions, which include classes: E In the Morning, E During the Lunch hour (all express classes), and E In the Evening! Our classes include: E E Private Training: Client and trainer, one-on-one, no distractions, time to E work! E Semi-Private Training: 2 clients, working towards a common goal, with a E trainer! E Small Group Training: (3-4 clients)–sometimes workouts are more fun E with a group of friends! E NEW! Personal Coaching: This is a hybrid method of private personal training. E Contact the Fitness & Healthy Lifestyles Manager for more information! Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Yoga Spin Tabata/HIIT Tread & Shed Total Body Piloxing Barre FitStrike Kickboxing Pilates ESP Muscle Conditioning and much more! Page 47 Lake Bluff Health and Fitness Center SILVER-FIT For Active Older Adults, we have a special program of classes known as SILVER-FIT (Successful Independent Loving Vibrant Empowered Resilient—Fun In Training G While this Lake Bluff-branded programming 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! G Classes include cardiovascular exercises, muscle conditioning (endurance, strength and power) exercises, balance & agility training and a TON of FUN for all participants! Page 48 Member Referral Program ‘Bring a Friend’ to the Lake Bluff Park District Fitness Center— when a current member refers someone outside of an immediate family member to try out our awesome fitness programs, and that referral registers for an annual membership, the person who makes the referral receives a special referral reward! Some restrictions apply—ask for details. And, the Fitness Center may offer special incentive programs for member referral throughout the year! Keep your eyes open for these! Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Burn up to 600 calories in one fun and powerfully effective 60 minute total body workout. Real results. Real fun. Every Jazzercise class combines dance based cardio with strength training and stretching to sculpt, tone and lengthen muscles for maximum fat burn. Choreographed to today’s hottest music, Jazzercise is a fusion of jazz dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, and kickboxing. Start dancing yourself fit and change the shape of your body today! For class information, call Chris Piskule at 847-735-1095. The 2016 softball league will once again be played under the lights at Weshinskey Field at Artesian Park. This league uses a 14-inch mush ball that keeps safety a top priority. League play will feature a double round robin type format with a season ending tournament. Get your friends together and enter a team! Captains will be required to attend mandatory meeting in early June. Call Sandy Burke at 847-457-7337. CODE: 11778 Ages: Days: Game Times: Dates: Location: Min/Max: Fee: 18 and up Tuesday and Thursdays* 7:00, 8:00, and 9:00 pm** June 7–Late September Weshinskey Field 4/10 Teams $630 + $10 per non-resident *Teams will have one scheduled game per week. **Game times may be modified based on enrollment. Open Gym Times The Park District offers several open gym times for all ages. Be sure to pick up a monthly open gym schedule at the park district office. Schedules become available the last week of each month. Most of the times not currently programmed by the Park District are offered as open or ‘drop in’ gym times. All open gym times are subject to change without notice. Phone the office at 847-2344150 with questions, and find the current monthly schedule at www.lakebluffparks.org. Pickleball for Adults Join the hottest craze in the nation! First three lessons/play are complimentary and equipment is provided. Play in the Park District gym, September–May, or outdoor courts June - Aug. Check the website for any updates. http//www.lakebluffparks.org Monday 6:30–9:00 pm September–May Thursday 8:30–10:30 am September–May Tuesday 6:00–dusk June–August Thursday 8:30–11:00 am June–August FEES: Health and Fitness Center Members Free Paddle Tennis Members: Free Daily Drop-in: $5 12 or 24 punch pass ($4 per visit): $48/$96 Check the website for possible Youth Pickleball program later in the Spring For more details please contact the Fitness Center 847-482-9326. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 49 Adult Health and Fitness Adult 14-Inch Co-Rec Softball League Youth and Adult Safety Programs First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Class Do you know what to do in an emergency? Can you provide basic first aid to someone in need? If not, this is the class for you! This basic First Aid, CPR and AED class will teach you how to enter an accident scene safely, assist an ill or injured person, perform CPR, use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and manage an obstructed airway. This course is designed by Medic First Aid, a worldwide leader in CPR, AED and First Aid emergency care training programs. Students will receive a CPR, AED and First Aid certification, for infants, children and adults, valid for 2 years, upon successful completion of the course. This class will satisfy any child care requirements. A written test is not required but students must be able to physically participate in all skill practices. Class materials, including a reference book, are included in the fee. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a sack lunch and water bottle. CODE: 11562 Age: Day: Date: Time: Location: 18 years and older Saturday June 4 9:00 am–3:30 pm Community Room, LB Recreation Center 6/12 $90/$95 Min/Max: Fee: Babysitter’s Training The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. Please bring a lunch with you to class. Condensed CPR and AED Certification Class Are you looking for just the basics of how to provide CPR in an emergency? This condensed class focuses on the basic skills of CPR and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and minimal skills for choking, bleeding and shock. This course is designed by Medic First Aid, a worldwide leader in CPR, AED and First Aid emergency care training programs. Students will receive a CPR and AED certification, for infants, children and adults, valid for 2 years, upon successful completion of the course. A written test is not required but students must be able to physically participate in all skill practices. Class materials, including a reference book, are included in the fee. Please wear comfortable clothing. CODE: 11561 Age: Day: Date: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: 12 years and older Saturday June 18 9:00–noon Community Room, LB Recreation Center 6/12 $70/$75 American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class In this class, you will learn the skills required to deal with all types of water emergencies as you work towards you certifications in Lifeguarding, CPR and AED. These certifications are required to work as an American Red Cross Lifeguard as well as being highly valued by colleges and future employers. A participant’s manual and CPR mask are included with the course materials. Participants must be 15 years of age. A swim test is a prerequisite for the course. In order to obtain certification, participants must attend all classes and pass final written and practical exams. Coursework is challenging and rigorous and only participants who are serious about obtaining the lifeguard certification should enroll. Participation in the class does not ensure a job with the Lake Bluff Park District. Code: 11788 CODE: 11558 Ages: Day/Date: Time: Location: Min: Fee: 11–16 years Saturday, May 14 10:00 am–3:00 pm Community Room 4/12 $100/$110 Age: Days: Location: Min/Max: Fee: Page 50 DATES: TIMES: June 11, 12, 18 June 19 15 years and older Saturday and Sunday Lake Bluff Pool 8/15 $240/$290 9:00 am–5:00 pm 9:00 am–1:00 pm Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Horsemanship Class The bond between a child and their dog is something magical. This program offers children the chance to strengthen the bond while learning valuable training skills, dog safety, and basic care. Children will learn to teach tricks, teach or reinforce their dog’s basic obedience skills, play games that teach the dog impulse control, and how to make toy/puzzles for their dog. During each session participants will be introduce to basic horsemanship. They will also get a chance to learn about horse care, and improve their knowledge of horses. Basic riding instruction is offered during each session. Participants are required to have a proper riding boot, and ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet. Long pants and socks are mandatory! Saddlers Row in Palatine is our suggested retailer for these items. Dogs must have basic obedience skills of sit and down, be non-reactive around other dogs, and able to walk on a leash. No prong or choke collars are allowed. CODE: 11717 11718 11719 Age: Day: Times: Location: Min/Max: Fee: SESSION: DATES: I June 20–June 23 II July 11–July 14 III July 18–July 21 NEW!! 8–12 years Monday–Thursday 10:00–11:30 am Two Paws Up Dog Training, Inc. 28846 Nagel Ct. Lake Bluff 2/6 $150/$160 If you’d like to bring your dog to the Beach, please see the Dog Beach Responsibilities Contract on page 86. My Heart Belongs to Daddy NEW!! Come join Glitz Girlz (www.glitzgirls.com) for a night with your darlings and celebrate the special bond your share. Dads will pamper their girls with a manicure taught by our staff. Daughters will help arrange a sweet treat for the Dads to eat. Then together they will make a heart photo frame and decorate them with paints, stamps, and jewels. Bring your camera so the staff can take a photo to be put in the heart picture frames! This is sure to be a night full of fun and memories with your little girls. CODE: 11582 Age: Day: Date: Time: Location: 3–10 years old Wednesday May 18 6:00–7:15 pm Recreation Center Community Room 7/15 families $30/$35 per couple $25 per additional daughter Min/Max: Fee: A wavier must be signed by parent prior to child’s participation. For questions contact Olivia Morris at 847-302-1806. CODE: 11795 11796 11797 11798 Day: Time: Age: Location: Min/Max: Fee: SESSION: DATES: I June 14–17 II June 21–24 III August 9–12 IV August 16–19 Tuesday–Friday 9:00 am–noon 8–12 years Little Hunter Farm 29010 Midlothian Rd Mundelein 3/6 $325/$350 Pop Princess: I “Heart” Taylor Youngsters Horsemanship Class Come join Glitz Girls (www.glitzgirls.com) and celebrate the AMAZING Taylor Swift! This is an introduction to horses for youngsters. They will be exposed to the basics of horse care, and handling with a hands-on experience. They will be given an introduction to riding during the week. All participants must wear an ASTM/SEI approved riding helmet, and a boot with a heel. All children must wear socks and long pants, and shirts must be above the hips. The staff will give each girl a hairdo with a rock princess vibe, red lips, and nails inspired by Taylor’s favorite color. Everyone will decorate a mini guitar with paints, jewels, and Taylor messages made with stickers. Then the girls will play a Swift trivia game with prizes for all. Everyone will get in wardrobe with a super cool mesh skirt, glove, and microphone to channel their inner Taylor then they will rock out to her popular tunes. (All items get to be taken home!) Come with friends for a fun filled girl’s night out! CODE: 11583 Age: Day: Date: Time: Location: 4–11 years old Thursday April 14 6:00–7:15 pm Recreation Center Community Room 7/25 $35/$40 Min/Max: Fee: Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org A wavier must be signed by parent prior to child’s participation. For questions contact Olivia Morris at 847-302-1806. CODE: 11791 11793 Day: Time: Age: Location: Min/Max: Fee: SESSION: DATES: I June 14–17 II August 9–12 Tuesday–Friday 12:30–1:30pm 5–7 years Little Hunter Farm 29010 Midlothian Rd Mundelein 2/4 $175/$195 Page 51 Youth General Programs Kids and K9’s 5 Star Youth Sports 5 Star Sports T-Ball Brand new equipment, games and drills will guarantee your child not only tons of fun, but tons of skill they will be able to show off on the field. Coach Chris’ hands-on game plan will make for a very developmental class. CODE: 11584 11585 11586 11587 11588 11589 Day: Location: Min/Max: SESSION: DATES: NO CLASS: AGE: TIME: I April 25–June 6 May 30 3–4 years 5:00–5:45 pm I April 25–June 6 May 30 5–7 years 5:45–6:30 pm II June 13–July 25 July 4 3–4 years 5:00–5:45 pm II June 13–July 25 July 4 5–7 years 5:45–6:30 pm III August 1–Sept 12 Sept 5 3–4 years 5:00–5:45 pm III August 1–Sept 12 Sept 5 5–7 years 5:45–6:30 pm Monday Blair Park Fields/Recreation Center Gym for inclement weather 6/16 FEE: $73/$78 $73/$78 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 5 Star Sports Flag Football Strap on your flags and go deep! Learn the game of football in this fast paced and exciting introduction to the game. Rookies or veterans are all welcome as we go over our catching, passing, kicking, and flag pulling. We hope to see you out on the gridiron! CODE: 11590 11591 11592 11593 11594 11595 Day: Location: Min/Max: SESSION: DATES: AGE: TIME: I April 29–June 3 4–6 years 5:00–5:45 pm I April 29–June3 7–10 years 5:45–6:30 pm II June 10–July 8 4–6 years 5:00–5:45 pm II June 10–July 8 7–10 years 5:45–6:30 pm III July 22–August 19 4–6 years 5:00–5:45 pm III July 22–August 19 7–10 years 5:45–6:30 pm Friday Blair Park Fields/Recreation Center Gym for inclement weather 6/16 FEE: $73/$78 $73/$78 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 5 Star Sports Floor Hockey Hockey has quickly become one of the most popular sports around, and 5 Star Sports believes everyone should be able to play. For these hockey classes we’ll forget the skates and just focus on the major skills of hockey: passing, shooting, puck handling, defense, and teamwork. The kids will learn through a mix of skill based games as well as full on scrimmages. These classes will allow the kids to learn these skills in a fun and yet controlled and safe environment. No equipment is required but the participants are more than welcome to bring their own sticks if they please. CODE: 11596 11597 11598 11599 11600 11601 Day: Location: Min/Max: Page 52 SESSION: DATES: I April 26–May 31 I April 26–May 31 II June 7–July 12 II June 7–July 12 III July 26–August 23 III July 26–August 23 Tuesday Recreation Center Gym 6/16 AGE: TIME: FEE: 4–6 years 7–10 years 4–6 years 7–10 years 4–6 years 7–10 years 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm $73/$78 $73/$78 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Come out with your friends, put on your soccer shoes, and have more soccer fun then you’ll know what to with! Come out and enjoy the most popular sport in the world with 5 Star Sports as we work on getting your little one to be the next big thing. We’ll go over all the basics, as well as emphasize teamwork as we go through this exciting class together. Shin guards are optional CODE: 11602 11603 11604 11605 11606 11607 Day: Location: Min/Max: SESSION: DATES: AGE: TIME: I April 28-June 2 3–5 years 5:00–5:45 pm I April 28–June 2 6–9 years 5:45–6:30 pm II June 9–July 7 3–5 years 5:00–5:45 pm III June 9–July 7 6–9 years 5:45–6:30 pm III July 21–August 18 3–5 years 5:00–5:45 pm III July 21–August 18 6–9 years 5:45–6:30 pm Thursday Blair Park Fields/Recreation Center Gym for inclement weather 6/16 FEE: $73/$78 $73/$78 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 5 Star Sports Basketball Come share your time on the basketball court with 5 Star Sports. We’ll run over all the basics, play some scrimmages, and we’ll throw in plenty of fun. The kids will leave the class excited to come back next week and play again. No equipment is required. We’ll bring everything you need. We can’t wait to see all of you out on the court! CODE: 11608 11609 11610 11611 11612 11613 Day: Location: Min/Max: SESSION: DATES: I April 30–June 4 I April 30–June 4 II June 11–July 16 II June 11–July 16 III July 30–August 27 III July 30–August 27 Saturday Recreation Center Gym 6/16 AGE: TIME: FEE: 5–7 years 8–10 years 5–7 years 8–10 years 5–7 years 8–10 years 10:00–10:45 am 10:45–11:30 am 10:00–10:45 am 10:45–11:30 am 10:00–10:45 am 10:45–11:30 am $73/$78 $73/$78 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 $62/$67 5 Star Sports Family Olympics Is your little one ready for their first sports adventure? If so, this is the perfect class for them! We will help your child decide what sport they will enjoy the most moving forward. T-Ball, flag football, soccer, hockey and more will be played making it fun while they are learning the sport. Come join them on the court and take this journey with them! CODE: 11614 11615 11616 Age: Day: Location: Min/Max: SESSION: DATES: I April 30–June 4 II June 11–July 16 II July 30–August 27 2–3 years w/parent Saturday Recreation Center Gym 6/14 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org TIME: FEE: 9:00–9:45 am 9:00–9:45 am 9:00–9:45 am $73/$78 $62/$67 $62/$67 Page 53 More 5 Star Youth Sports 5 Star Sports Soccer Play Ball!! Pinto Baseball We all remember the first time we actually hit a baseball or our first home run! LBYBA has been delivering kid pitched youth baseball in Lake Bluff since 1955 for those in 3rd grade and up. For the last 10 years, the LBYBA and the Park District have combined to offer coach pitched baseball for 1st and 2nd graders that focuses on skill development, teamwork, fun, and appreciation of the game of baseball. In short, a program that offers a logical progression to kid pitched ball. Gerry Phillips and his son, Alex look forward to running the program this year. We encourage parental involvement. If you are looking for something meaningful for your son or daughter, sign up and offer your child a chance to take those first steps in what could be an eight year journey in the fantastic game of Lake Bluff Youth Baseball. Feel free to call Gerry at 847-5321352 or lakebluffbaseball@gmail.com if you have any questions or special needs. Age: Grades 1 or 2 Day/Time: Monday and Wednesday 5:00–5:50 or 6:00–6:50 pm Saturday 9:00–10:00 am or Friday 10:00–11:00 am will be used for rain make-ups Dates: April 9–June 4 No Class: Memorial Day weekend Location: West School, Mawman Park and Artesian Park Max: 100 Fee: $150/$175 Register and pay online at www.lakebluffbaseball.com Page 54 Mustang • Bronco • Pony Tee Ball Our house league is designed to expose kids at all skill levels to the game of baseball. The typical season is 7 practices, 14 games, plus an end of the season double elimination tournament. Players will have the opportunity to play different positions during the season. Ages: 3rd & 4th graders–Mustang 5th & 6th graders–Bronco 7th & 8th graders–Pony Day/Time: TBD Dates: April 1–June 4 No Class: Memorial Day weekend Location: West School, Mawman Park and Knollwood Park Max: 100 Fee: $190/$215 ($10 off each additional child) The Lake Bluff Baseball Association will conduct the Tee Ball Program this year. Players will be taught fundamental skills of throwing, catching, base running, hitting and learning the positions. After a few general team practices, players will participate in noncompetitive games. These games will allow each player to bat every inning as well as rotate defensive positions. Saturday game times will rotate. Shirts and caps will be provided. Ages: Entering K–1st Grade Day/Time: Wed. 5:30–6:30 pm Sat. 10:00–11:00 am Dates: Session I May 7–June 4 Session II June 11–July 9 Location: West School Fields Min/Max: 18/54 Fee: $100/$120 Register and pay online at www.lakebluffbaseball.com Register and pay online at www.lakebluffbaseball.com Behavior & Discipline Guidelines A caring, positive approach will be taken regarding discipline. Each participant is expected to: 1. Treat all participants and staff with respect. 2. Respect all equipment. 3. Follow all rules so he/she will not place him/herself in a dangerous situation. The purpose of discipline is to help a child develop self-control and learn to assume responsibility for his or her own actions. We use positive statements and reinforcements to redirect negative behavior. Should a child need more than that, a “time out” period may be initiated. We will handle disruptive behavior in the following manner: 1. The parent/guardian will be informed of the specific behavior. A written memo will be given to the parent and a copy will be kept in the child’s file. 2. If the behavior continues, the instructor will inform the parents a second time. 3. If there is no change in behavior, your child will be dismissed from the class/program; a refund will be issued for the remaining class days. Disruptive behavior is defined as any behavior that causes, or could lead to, personal injury of your child or others. Examples: hitting, kicking, throwing things, defying or running away. Or any behavior that disrupts the normal class climate. Disruptive behavior, in the broad sense, is any behavior that takes the instructor away from the rest of the class for long periods of time. Open Gym Times The Park District offers several open gym times for all ages. Be sure to pick up a monthly open gym schedule at the Park District office. Schedules are available the last week of each month. Most times not currently programmed by the Park District are offered as open or “drop in” gym times. All open gym times are subject to change without notice. Phone the office at 847-234-4150 with questions, and find the current monthly schedule at www.lakebluffparks.org. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Ready to start Lacrosse? Join IGLA this spring for a weekly 1 hour clinic for the younger Lacrosse player. These clinics are exclusively for girls in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade that want to learn the FUN-damentals of Lacrosse. The goals of this program are to introduce and develop basic skills for our youngest players, using fun games and coaching techniques. A parent meeting will be held after the first clinic. After you register for this program please go to www.iglax.org to fill out a player information form. All practice location specifics can be found at www.iglax.org under “Community Page Index” Game schedule will be posted by April 17 • Sunday, April 12 will be the first practice; games will begin Sunday, April 19 • No practices/games on Memorial Day weekend, May 24–25 • Parent meetings information can be found at iglax.org under the “Volunteer” tab. • Preseason Clinic: March 22 from 1:00 to 2:30 pm at various locations: Northbrook, Wilmette, Lake Forest, Oak Lawn, Barrington, Hinsdale and Glen Ellyn. Register for your most convenient location at www.iglax.org; FEE: $10. • IGLA YOUTH FESTIVAL June 7 at Hassert Park in Crest Hill, IL; all teams are invited to participate in this super fun end-of-season tournament. Don’t wait to register! To ensure that instructors and other participants can be notified in time, programs without sufficient registration are often cancelled seven days in advance. CODE: 11716 Age: Day: Dates: Times: Location: Fee: 5-8 years Sunday April 17–May 22 11:00 am–noon Deerpath Park, Lake Forest $130 NEW!! Girls Spring Lacrosse The emphasis of this program is to develop the girl within the sport of lacrosse. The goals of the program are to understand the rules of lacrosse, active teamwork, sportsmanship and fostering personal development in a respectful environment led by positive coaching. All players will receive equal playing time. Each player must have goggles, a stick and a mouth guard for practices and games. Go to www.iglax.org for general equipment information and recommendations. Equipment packages are available for purchase. Games will be one hour each week on Sundays. Times and schedules will be determined and posted at www.iglax.org. Once registered, go to www.iglax.org and click on the registration tab for uniform sizing and participant information. Fee includes team jersey. Pink Levels: These levels are for players with any amount of experience and include one practice per week. Pink levels practice once a week for 1.5 hours and play games on Sunday afternoons. Game locations rotate within your division. CODE: 11617 11618 11619 AGE: PRACTICE DAY: 7–10 (Level 1) Monday 10–12 (Level 2) Wednesday 12–14 (Level 3) Monday Dates: April 12–June 7 No Class: May 24, May 25 Practice Time: 6:00–7:30 pm Game Time: Noon–5:00 pm (TBA) Location: Deerpath Park, Lake Forest Fee: $200 (includes team jersey) Purple Levels: Purple teams compete at a higher skill level. Experienced players interested in the Purple level must attend a Skills Assessment session in January/February and will receive notification of their placement before registering with their park district. Girls who played Purple during the spring 2014 season DO NOT need to attend an assessment and do not need to wait to register with the park district. All practices are 1.5 hours, once per week for Pink and twice per week for Purple. Games are held on Sunday afternoons within your division, with Purple requiring additional travel, as there are fewer teams at this level. Dates and registration for the Skills Assessment can be found on www.iglax.org. CODE: 11620 11621 11622 Fee: Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org AGE: PRACTICE DAYS: 7–10 (Level 4) Monday & Wednesday 10–12 (Level 5) Monday & Wednesday 12–14 (Level 6) Monday & Wednesday $300 (includes team jersey) Page 55 Spring Lacrosse FUN-damentals in Lacrosse Lake Bluff School of Dance 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 technique 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 full year commitment offered in three semesters. At the end of the second semester before summer dance classes start, there will be a dance recital in June where all students are welcome to participate. Semester I: August 29–December 18 Semester II: January 3–TBD More information will be given in the Fall brochure. Dance Director Contact: Brittany Goodrich bgoodrich@lakebluffparkdistrict.org 847-457-7340 Page 56 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Details Fees: Payment is due at the time of registration for each semester. There will be no payment plans allowed for regular dance classes except competition classes. Classes cannot be prorated after the first two weeks of dance classes have started. Note that if a class doesn’t have a minimum of four students, it will be combined with another class or canceled. Fees for regular dance classes will be discounted $10 per class for multiple registrations for either individuals taking more than one regular dance class or for immediate family members living in the same household that together take more than one regular dance class. Be sure to register everyone in the household in the office at the same time, so proper discount can be applied. Discount cannot be applied online so bring in, fax-in or mail-in registration if requesting discount. There is no discount for competition or company classes and these classes do not count when determining multiple registrations. 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) 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. Students in Competition and Company classes are not allowed to miss more than five classes for the entire Semester I/Semester II year. All classes the week of competition are mandatory. If a student misses more than five classes, the teacher has the right to remove that student from company/competition. Commitment is necessary in order to run these kinds of programs effectively. Thanks for your understanding! Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 57 Lake Bluff School of Dance Lake Bluff School of Dance Lake Bluff School of Dance Class Descriptions Class Descriptions Pre-Ballet (Beginner) 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 and Demi-Pointe (Beginner-Advanced) 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 a coordination of their arms and heads with a concentration on smooth transitions throughout the exercises. As they progress through the levels, the difficulty and sophistication of the classwork will increase accordingly. In addition to their dance education, students will learn about musicality, ballet terminology and general stage and theater craft. Lyrical and Contemporary (Beginner-Intermediate) Lyrical is a fluid form of dance mixing the elements of Jazz and Ballet. Lyrical is set to the lyrics of the music and allows the dancers to set their emotions free and dance with their heart as well as their technique. The musical focus results in movement that has a smooth, flowing quality used to tell a story. Page 58 Jazz (Beginner-Advanced) Jazz class will focus on learning proper dance technique 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 acrossthe-floor progressions and combinations. As students progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Tap (Beginner-Advanced) Tap classes are designed to develop rhythm, style and sound. Students will learn a variety of tap styles from 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 technique, producing clear tap sounds and having fun. As students’ progress through each level curriculum will become increasingly more complex and intricate. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Lake Bluff School of Dance Class Descriptions Hip Hop (Beginner-Advanced) 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. Core Strength (Beginner-Intermediate) This class is designed to improve a dancer’s range of motion, enhance muscle flexibility and increase their level of core muscle strength. Through a variety of stretches and strengthening exercises, dancers will also increase their awareness of their own body’s potential as it connects to expression through movement. Poms I, II, III & IV Jumps, Leaps and Turns (Beginner-Advanced) In this class, you will be learning the proper technique, alignment and execution of the most popular turns, leaps and jumps; fouette turns, turns a la seconde, pirouettes, chaine and pique turns, grand jetes, 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. Dance Play and Ballerina Storytelling Discover new ways of moving as you explore the elements of dance, build a movement vocabulary and develop basic motor and locomotor skills. Dance skills become more challenging throughout the year and progress with each age level. Through the magic of dance you will enjoy moving to music from around the world, dancing with colorful props, and dancing to stories and poems as you create your own dances. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 59 Lake Bluff School of Dance Attire Dance Attire All dance attire can be purchased at Body and Sole, Ltd. The address is 300 Happ Road Northfield, IL 60093. Phone number to the store is 847446-2005. The dance store will have all Lake Bluff School of Dance info on what attire is required for all classes. All dancers must be in dance attire in order to participate in class. Ballet/Lyrical/Ballerina Storytelling/ Contemporary/Core Strengthening/ Combo classes are to come with their hair in a bun, dark purple leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes. Demi-pointe classes are to come in dark purple leotard, pink tights, Demi-pointe shoes. Hair in bun. Jazz/Combo classes are to come with their hair up, red leotard, black shorts and tan Bloch super jazz shoes. Tap classes are to come with their hair up, black leotard, black shorts, and tan Bloch tap shoes. Hip Hop and Dance Acrobatics classes are to come with their hair up, black leotard, black shorts and black jazz shoes. Poms/Conditioning-Stretch/Jumps, Leaps & Turns classes are to come with their hair up, red leotard, black shorts and tan Bloch super jazz shoes. Company/Competition classes/ are to come in black leotard, black shorts and tan Bloch Super jazz shoes. Hair in bun. Lake Forest Residents The Park District recognizes Lake Forest citizens receive resident rates for Paddle Tennis, Golf Club and Dance Classes. This policy includes all daily fees, memberships and class fees in these areas. Page 60 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 June 20–August 21 9 WEEKS SESSION! No class on Monday, July 4 Monday Classes CODE: CLASS: 11721 Pre–Ballet/Jazz 11722 Pre–Ballet 11723 Ballet 1–A 11724 Ballet 2–B 11725 Ballet 3 11726 Pre–Pointe 11727 11728 11729 11730 11731 11732 (Demi Pointe Shoes/ Not on Toes) Ballet 4 Pointe 1 Hip Hop I Hip Hop II Boys Hip Hop Hip Hop III LEVEL: TIME: AGE: INSTRUCTOR: STUDIO: Pre–School Pre–School Beg/Intermediate Intermediate Inter/Advanced 2:30–3:15 pm 3:15–4:00 pm 4:00–4:45 pm 4:45–5:30 pm 5:30–6:30 pm 2–5 years 2–5 years 5–7 years 8–10 years Approval Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar I II II II II $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 FEE: Intermediate Advanced Beginner Beginner Intermediate Beg/Intermediate Advanced 6:30–7:15 pm 7:15–8:15 pm 8:15–9:00 pm 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 6:30–7:15 pm 7:15–8:00 pm Approval Approval Approval 6–8 years 9–11 years All Ages 12+ years Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Vanessa Moore Vanessa Moore Vanessa Moore Vanessa Moore II II II I I I I $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 $120/$140 Pre–School Pre–School Pre–School Pre–School Pre–School Beg/Intermediate Beginner Beg/Intermediate Beginner Beginner 9:00–9:45 am 9:45–10:30 am 10:30–11:15 am 3:15–4:00 pm 4:00–4:45 pm 4:45–5:30 pm 5:30–6:15 pm 6:15–7:00 pm 4:00–4:45 pm 4:45–5:30 pm 2–3 years 3–5 years 2–5 years 2–5 years 2–5 years 6–9 years 6–8 years 9–11 years 6–8 years 9–11 years Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Kelsey Sweiger Kelsey Sweiger Alison Graf Alison Graf I I I I I I I I II II $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 5–7 years 5–7 years 8–10 years 9–11 years 12–15 Years Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich II II II II II $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 Approval 10–13 years 10–14 years 10–14 years 8+ years 6–9 years 8–10 years 6–9 years Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar II II I I I I I I $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 Tuesday Classes 11733 Dance Play 1 11734 Dance Play 2 11735 Pre–Ballet/Tap 1 11736 Pre-Hip Hop 11737 Pre–Jazz 11738 Lyrical 1 11739 Ballet I 11740 Ballet II–A 11741 Jazz/Hip Hop 11742 Jazz/Hip Hop Wednesday Classes 11743 Tap 1 Beginner 11744 Jazz I Beginner 11745 Jazz II–A Beg/Intermediate 11746 Jumps, Leaps, & Turns Beg/Intermediate 11747 Jumps, Leaps & Turns Advanced • 11748 11749 11750 11751 11752 11753 11754 11755 3:15–4:00 pm 4:00–4:45 pm 4:45–5:30 pm 5:30–6:15 pm 6:15–7:00 pm This class is ideal for those trying out for LFHS and LHS Poms. Jazz III–B Advanced 7:00–7:45 pm Tap III Intermediate 7:45–8:30 pm Dance Acrobatics 2 Intermediate 3:15–4:00 pm Contemporary 2 Intermediate 4:00–4:45 pm Core Strengthen Intermediate 4:45–5:30 pm Dance Acrobatics Beginner 5:30-6:15 pm Ballet 2–B Inter/Advanced 6:15–7:00 pm Contemporary I Beginner 7:00–7:45 pm Please note that no refunds wil be given after two weeks into the dance session. CONTINUED NEXT PAGE Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 61 Lake Bluff School of Dance Class Schedule Dance Class Schedule Lake Bluff School of Dance Schedule CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE Thursday Classes CODE: 11756 11757 11758 11759 11760 11761 11762 11763 11764 11765 11766 CLASS: LEVEL: TIME: AGE: INSTRUCTOR: Pre–Ballet Ballet/Tap I Tap II Jazz II–B Tap IV Jazz III–A Pre-Poms Poms 1 Poms 2 Poms 3 Jazz 4 Pre–School Pre-School Intermediate Inter/Advanced Advanced Inter/Advanced Beginner Beg/Intermediate Intermediate Advanced Advanced 3:00–3:30 pm 3:30–4:15 pm 4:15–5:00 pm 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 6:30–7:15 pm 4:15–5:00 pm 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:30 pm 6:30–7:15 pm 7:15–8:00 pm 2–3 years 5–7 years 6–8 years 8–10 years Approval 10–13 years 3–5 years 6–8 years 9–11 years 12+ years Approval Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Brittany Goodrich Kelsey Zimnisky Kelsey Ziemnisky Kelsey Ziemnisky Kelsey Ziemnisky Kelsey Ziemnisky STUDIO: II II II II II II I I I I II FEE: $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 Pre–School Pre-School Inter/Advanced Inter/Advanced 9:00–9:45 am 9:45–10:30 am 3:15–4:00 pm 4:00–5:00 pm 2–5 years 3–5 years 5–7 years Approval Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar II II II II $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 Intermediate Advanced Beginner 5:00–5:45 pm 5:45–6:45 pm 6:45-7:30 pm Approval Approval Approval Robin Nassar Robin Nassar Robin Nassar II II II $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 Pre-School Pre-School Pre-School Intermediate 9:00–9:45 am 9:45–10:30 am 10:30–11:15 am 11:15–noon 2–4 years 3–5 years 3–5 years 6–8 years Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Holly Curtis Holly Curtis I I I I $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 $135/$155 Friday Classes 11767 11768 11769 11770 11771 11772 11773 Ballerina Storytelling1 Pre-Dance Acrobatics Ballet 1–B Ballet 3 Pre-Pointe (Demi Pointe Shoes/ Not on Toes) Ballet 4 Pointe 1 Saturday Classes 11774 11775 11776 11777 Pre-Ballet Pre-Jazz/Hip Hop Pre-Ballet/Tap 1 Ballet/Tap 2 Please note that no refunds wil be given after two weeks into the dance session. Page 62 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Competition Team Company 2016-2017 Lake Bluff School of Dance Company team members will get the opportunity throughout the year to compete at regional and national dance competitions. Competitive dance is a popular, widespread activity in which competitors perform multiple dances in different genres and styles in front of a group of panel judges. The girls will get the opportunity to meet other dancers from different schools and may see each other many times during the competition season. This creates a sense of community as well as valuable connections for those students who wish to pursue a professional dance career. Competition Team Auditions Day: Date: Ages: Registration Time: Auditions: Location: Attire: Saturday August 20 5–18 years 11:30 am Noon–3:30 pm Dance Studios I & II Black leotard, tights and jazz shoes The Lake Bluff School of Dance will give dedicated dancers the opportunity to participate in Regional and National competitions. These Competition team classes are either forty five minutes or one hour of intensive training and emphases is placed on proper technique and onstage performance. In order to be a part of the dance competitions you must take the required dance class listed below. In addition, all students will be required to take a fitness class with Lake Bluff Fitness Center Trainers. Days and times will be assigned starting August 29. G Petite Competition Company group must be enrolled in Ballet I or II and either Jazz I or II plus fitness class. G Junior Competition Company group must be enrolled in Ballet III and Jazz III plus fitness class. G Teen Competition Company group must be enrolled in Ballet IV and Jazz IV plus fitness class. Parent Informational Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 17 in Dance Studio I at 7:00–8:00 pm. This meeting is to inform parents of the expectations of Competition Team, fees associated with competition, costumes, and a chance for parents to have all questions answered before the auditions. If you are unable to make the meeting, please contact Brittany Goodrich at 847-457-7340 or bgoodrich@lakebluffparkdistrict.org. Auditions are free. If you are unable to attend the auditions, contact Brittany Goodrich at 847-457-7340 or bgoodrich@lakebluffparkdistrict.org to arrange a different time and day. If interested in trying out for 2016–2017 dance competition company, please contact Brittany Goodrich at 847-457-7340 or bgoodrich@lakebluffparkdistrict.org for more information. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 63 Competition Team Company Lake Bluff School of Dance has ranked nationally in the past while placing first place at many dance competitions. Last year, at the Thunderstruck Dance Competition, our company was acknowledged by the judges for best choreography and creative concept award. Using Illinois Relay for Phone Calls Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing can call NSSRA through the Illinois Relay system by dialing 711 or 1-800-526-0844. FAQ Q. What other features does Illinois Relay offer? A. Illinois Relay offers additional relay Making Calls through Illinois Relay If you use a standard telephone and want to call someone who uses a TTY, the Communications Assistant (CA) types your words to the person who uses a TTY and voices the TTY users typed words to you: 1. Dial 7-1-1 2. When a Communications Assistant (CA) answers, give the telephone number of the person you want to call. 3. When the person answers, proceed as you would with a regular call. Speak directly to the person you are calling, not to the CA. Example: “Hi Mary, How are you doing?” 4. Say “Go Ahead” or “GA” when you are ready for the other person to respond. 5. When you are finished with your conversation, end the call by saying “Go Ahead or SK” (stop keying) giving the TTY user an opportunity to continue or end the call. If you use a TTY and want to call someone who uses a standard telephone, the Communications Assistant (CA) will voice your typed words to the person using a standard telephone and type the standard phone users words to you: 1. Dial 7-1-1 or 800-526-0844 2. When the Communications Assistant (CA) answers, type the telephone number of the person you want to call. Example: 555-1212 PLS. 3. When the person answers, proceed as you would with a regular TTY call. Direct your conversation to the person you are calling, not to the CA. 4. Type “GA” when you are ready for the other person to respond. 5. When you are finished with your conversation, end the call by typing “GA or SK” (stop keying) giving the person you are calling an opportunity to continue or end the call. Receiving Calls through Illinois Relay Standard Telephone Users: When you answer your telephone, you will hear a Communications Assistant (CA) say, “Hello. A person is calling you through Illinois Relay. I am CA####, have you received a relay call before?” 1. If you answer “No”, the operator will explain how Illinois Relay works. 2. If you answer “Yes”, the call will continue with the CA voicing everything the TTY user types, and typing everything the standard telephone user says. TTY Users: When you answer the telephone using a TTY you will see “IRC CA#### (F/M) with a call” and the CA continues typing the standard telephone user’s greeting to you. 1. The call will continue as explained in the Making Relay Calls section above. Page 64 numbers for people who want to use their voice or hearing with their TTY, for Spanish speaking people who use a TTY, and for people who are deaf-blind and use a telebraille. Standard telephone and TTY users also can use Illinois Relay’s traditional 10 digit numbers or the threedigit number 711. Illinois Relay Numbers: TTY Users: 800-526-0844 TTY Users: Program this number into your TTY for the quickest answer and one touch dialing Voice Users: 800-526-0857 TTY Users (Spanish): 800-501-0864 VCO (Voice Carryover): 877-826-1130 Speech to Speech: 877-526-6690 ASCII: 877-526-6680 Telebraille: 877-526-6670 For information about any of Relay’s features, call Sprint Relay Customer Service at 800-676-3777 v/tty or call or write the ITAC office at 800-841-6167 v/tty. Q. Are relay conversations confidential? A. Yes. Federal law mandates that all relay conversations are kept confidential and that no records be kept. Q. What is the cost to use Illinois Relay? A. There is no extra charge to use Illinois Relay. Long distance relay calls are billed at the regular rate that is charged between the point from which you are making the call and the point where the call terminates. Long distance calls can be billed to your preferred long distance provider. Give the Relay Operator your long distance information when placing the call. If you do not provide a specific company, the call will be billed through Sprint. Q. How do I access relay service in another state when I am traveling? A. All states must have “711” relay access. If that doesn’t work, directory assistance should have each state’s number. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Special Recreation Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association A wide array of programs and services are available for Lake Bluff Park District residents with disabilities through the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA). Listed below are some of the programs and services available. Call NSSRA at 847-509-9400 for more information. Inclusion Programs: Some people with disabilities choose to participate in park district or recreation department programs with people without disabilities. NSSRA provides training, support staff and assistance to partner park districts and local recreation departments so all participants may enjoy Inclusive Recreation. NSSRA support can be in the form of extra staff, sign language interpreters, adapting rules and policies, behavior management support, disability awareness training, or other services necessary to include people with disabilities in community recreation. Cooperative Programs: NSSRA offers two types of Cooperative Programs with its partner park districts, cities and villages or with other community agencies. Often Cooperative Programs provide skill-based programs, vacation and holiday programming, camps, school day off events, and more. NSSRA provides assistance, based upon participation numbers and needs. Day Camps are offered cooperatively with special education and other agencies for children with developmental and other disabilities, as well as camps for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Traditional Programs: NSSRA offers more than 150 traditional programs and events locally each season. The Association utilizes Therapeutic Recreation professional staff members and other staff with specialized training and certifications, along with part-time leaders and volunteers. Staff members work closely with participants, families, schools and others, to ensure quality programming and successful recreation experiences are also utilized. For Preschool-Age Children with Disabilities: NSSRA offers parent-tot swim, karate, ice-skating and youth and teens with disabilities can register for sports, cooking, swimming and other activities. Adults with disabilities can participate in Friday and Saturday night social clubs, back-to-back Saturday programs, and a variety of other programs and special events. Adaptive Sports, BlazeSports®, Aquacise, Total Exercise, Movement and Dance and other programs are ideal for individuals with a physical disability or visual impairment. Special Olympics training programs for individuals eight years and up with cognitive disabilities are offered throughout the year. In-Home programming is available for individuals with a disability who are unable to leave their home. Accessible door-to-door and standard transportation from pick up points is offered for certain programs. For details about NSSRA programs and services, to volunteer, or to receive other information, contact NSSRA by phone at 847-509-9400, by fax at 847-509-1177 or in person at 3105 MacArthur Boulevard in Northbrook. You can also email NSSRA at info@nssra.org. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 65 Gymnastics for Children Baby Gym Tutus and Tap Shoes Your toddler will delight in a gymnastics class with Mom, Dad or caregiver. Children ages 9 months to 2.5 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; you will be surprised at the confidence and strength your toddler gains each week. Your 2.5–4 year old will love this fun dance class. It’s a great first time introduction to ballet, tap, ribbon dancing, and creative dance with props all put to music. Miss Kelly will be sure your little dancer leaves class wanting to come back for more! Parents can watch through the two-way mirror each week. Feel free to take videos or photos at any time. CODE: : 11260 11261 11263 11315 Age: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: Fee: DATES: DAY: NO CLASS: TIME: March 8–May 17 March 8–May 17 March 9–May 18 June 14–August 16 9 mos–2.5 years Gymnastics Room 5/10 Kelly Lilja $130/$135 Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday March 22 March 22 March 23 9:15–10:00 am 10:00–10:45 am 9:15–10:00 am 9:15–10:00 am Big Kidnastics This gymnastics and tumbling class is without parents and more structured than Baby Gym. Kids will enjoy jumping in the bouncy house and on the mini tramp, swinging on bars and rings and singing new songs. Children 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! CODE: 11265 11267 Age: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: Fee: DATES: DAY: NO CLASS: March 7–May 16 March 8–May 17 2.6–3.11 years 11:00–11:45 am Gymnastics Room 5/10 Kelly Lilja $130/$135 Monday Tuesday March 21 March 22 Girls and boys ages 2.6–4 year old will love this fun class. It’s a great first time introduction to ballet, tap, ribbon dancing, and creative pretend with props, all put to music! Miss Kelly will be sure your little dancer leaves class wanting to come back. There is no recital for this program, parents are welcome to watch through the twoway mirror each week; feel free to take video or photos any time. As this is a short 30-minute class, please be on time to ensure we maximize our half hour session. Age: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: DATES: DAY: NO CLASS: FEE: March 7–May 16 Monday March 21 $130/$135 March 10–May 19 Thursday Mar 17, 24; Apr 21 $104/$109 2.5–4 years 9:15–9:45 am Dance Studio I 5/10 Kelly Lilja See Camps for Early Childhood starting on page 10 Page 66 11316 Age: Day: Date: Time: Location: Min/Max: Instructor: Fee: 2.5–4 years Thursday June 16–August 18 9:15–9:45 am Dance Studio 1 5/10 Kelly Lilja $130/$135 The Gymnastics Room The Gymnastics Room is completely padded for safety. Our facility features hanging rings and bars, a climbing rope and much more to delight every active child. When you visit our gymnastics room, please enter the gymnasium, staying on the carpet and cross to the third door on the far side of the gym. Dancing Guys and Dolls CODE: 11277 11279 CODE: Instructor Kelly Lilja has been enjoying teaching gymnastics since the age of 15. She competed in gymnastics as a child and all through college and loves instructing kids. She has taught at many Chicago-area gymnastics clubs and park districts and was a certified U.S.G.F. Gymnastics Judge and Choreographer. Kelly has three kids of her own and lives in our community. Don’t wait to register! To ensure that instructors and other participants can be notified in time, programs without sufficient registration are often cancelled seven days in advance. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Picnics and Tricks Teacher Approval Required This 90-minute midday class with Miss Kelly combines gymnastics instruction with a fun, picnic blanket lunch! There’s plenty of time for cartwheels, handstands, songs, stretches, bars, rings, mini trampoline and balance beam work. Don’t forget to send a lunch! Kids may be escorted to/from Preschool or Kidzone. You don’t need a fancy gymnastics facility to learn flip flops, aerials, handsprings, and flips! Come learn progressions and techniques needed to stick your favorite tricks. This class is taught by former collegiate gymnast Kelly Lilja and is a great class to learn more advanced tumbling skills for gymnastics, cheerleading, and dance. CODE: 11623 DATES: NO CLASS: June 6–Aug 15 July 4 Age: 6 years and older Day: Monday Time: 5:00–6:00 pm Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja NEW!! Fee: $150/$155 CODE: 11273 11275 DATES: March 9–May 18 March 10–May 19 Time: 11:30 am–1:00 pm Age: 3–5 years Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja DAY: NO CLASS: FEE: Wednesday March 23 $180/$185 Thursday Mar 17, 24; Apr 21 $144/$146 Gymnastic Tricks for Ages 4 to 6 Children enjoy this very physically active class. They gain flexibility, strength and coordination while learning basic tumbling tricks, bar skills, and balancing challenges each week. Preschoolers perform more advanced mini tramp tricks, obstacle course routines, back bends and fun conditioning exercises. CODE: 11269 11271 DATES: March 7–May 16 March 9–May 18 Time: 3:15–4:00 pm Age: 4–6 years Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja Fee: $130/$135 DAY: NO CLASS: Monday March 21 Wednesday March 23 Acrobatics and Tumbling Level 1 What is acrobatics? Extraordinary feats of balance, agility, tumbling and motor coordination often performed to music. Ms. Kelly will introduce acro skills including tumbling, partner and team routines choreographed with jumps, dance, balance and strength moves. Acro & Tumbling Club Shirt included! CODE: 11119 11387 DATES: NO CLASS: TIME: FEE: March 7–May 16 June 6–August 15 Age: 6 years and older Day: Monday Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja March 21 July 4 4:00–4:45 pm 4:00–5:00 pm $130/$135 $150/$155 Acrobatics and Tumbling Level 2 Teacher Approval Only This class continues teaching more advanced acro skills learned in Acro 1 (above) including strength holds, partner and team skills along with coordinated jumps and balance moves. Acro & Tumbling Club Shirt included! CODE: 11121 11578 DATES: NO CLASS: TIME: FEE: March 7–May 16 June 6–August15 Age: 7 years and older Location: Gymnastics Room Min/Max: 5/10 Instructor: Kelly Lilja March 21 July 4 4:45–5:30 pm 4:00–5:00 pm $130/$135 $150/$155 Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 67 Gymnastics for Children Flip Flop Fun Egg Hunt Saturday, March 19 • 9:00 am Ages 8 and under At the Lake Bluff Recreation Center Collect eggs and see the Bunny! Free Family Fun!! Find the golden eggs and win prizes! Bring a Basket!! Flashlight Egg Hunt for 9–12 year olds Friday March 18 • 8:00 pm • Lake Bluff Recreation Center FREE! Bring a basket and a flashlight! Page 68 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Family Fun Indoor Gym Playground Lake Bluff Park District Residents only Bring your children in out of the cold and visit the indoor gym right here at the Lake Bluff Park District Recreation Center. Your child can enjoy running, jumping, and playing in the gym. The west end of the gym is reserved for our Lake Bluff Preschool at various times between 9 am and 3 pm during the school year. If you are playing on the west end of the gym and a preschool class arrives, please be courteous and move to the east end. All Park District activities take priority over indoor gym use. A parent must accompany children using this service. Just as if you were Music Together at an outdoor playground, you are your child’s supervisor in the gym. Please wear inside gym shoes. Times are subject to change according to Park District scheduled activities. Please be aware that you may be asked to leave if the space is needed for programs. Changes will be posted on the Gym Door. Open Gym Times The Park District offers several open gym times for all ages; our monthly open gym schedule is available at the Park District office. Schedules are available the last week of each month. Most times not currently programmed by the Park District are offered as open or “drop in” gym times. All open gym times are subject to change without notice. Phone the office at 847-2344150 with questions, and find the current monthly schedule at www.lakebluffparks.org. “The years before children enter kindergarten are critical for their musical development. Young children need a rich musical environment in which to grow.” –The National Association for Music Education All children are born musical. Music Together classes build on children’s natural enthusiasm for music and movement to help develop your child’s basic musical skills. Musical development significantly benefits a child’s physical, emotional and intellectual developments as well. Music Together classes are just plain fun for adults as well as children. The informal structure of the class allows children and their parents/caregivers to participate as they choose according to their development level. Classes are mixed-age (birth to kindergarten) and focus on adult/child interaction, so siblings attend class together. Infants blend with any age group and their musical development benefits from early exposure. (Infant siblings under 6 months attend for free). The program includes a professionally recorded CD and music activity book collection to take home (different collections each session), as well as parent guides, a parent education evening, and other resources to help you better understand and participate in your child's musical blossoming. The classes are led by local musician and teacher Mark Adamczyk, who has been teaching Music Together since 1999. Find out more about Music Together and musical development at his web site www.mrmarksmusictogether.com. Withdrawals will not be processed without approval of teacher and deduction for materials received. CODE: 11789 11790 Age: Location: Min/Max: Fee: Note: DATES: TIME: DAY: April 5–June 7 10:15–11:00 am Wednesday April 8–June 10 10:30–11:15 am Saturday Mixed Ages Dance Studio II 6/12 (child & parent couple) $175 (1st child & parent) $125 (2nd sibling) $75 (additional siblings) Free (siblings under 6 mos. & over 6 yrs) Due to multiple fee structure above, registration cannot be processed online. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 69 Lake Bluff Preschool Lake Bluff Preschool “Where Learning Comes Naturally” Classes For Early Childhood through Kindergarten Welcoming Children 2 to 5 Years Old J Experienced and caring teachers J Thoughtfully prepared environments for each age Program Highlights 2016–2017 J Guidance in learning social skills and making friends Lake Bluff Preschool and Afternoon Kindergarten J Gentle encouragement to practice independence skills J Inspiring educational materials and experiences F Morning Preschool for 2, 3, 4 and 5 year olds J Lively arts, crafts, music and dramatic play F Afternoon Preschool J “Kids in Motion” health and wellness program F Afternoon Kindergarten J Afternoon Kindergarten emphasizes and encourages children’s interest in learning the fundamentals of reading, writing skills and math concepts J Engaging STEM activities in each curriculum COME JOIN US! for 3.6–5 years for 4.6–5 years 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@lakebluffparkdistrict.org Page 70 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Lake Bluff Preschool for Two Year Olds 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. Our experienced teacher, Megan Bello (formerly known as Megan Harris), focuses 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: 11298 11299 Dates: No Class: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: DAYS: AGE: Monday/Wednesday 2.0–2.5 years Tuesday/Thursday 2.6–2.11 years September 12, 2016–May 24, 2017 Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 9:00–11:00 am Purple Room 7/10 Details on Easy Enrollment page. Enroll your child in all four days (Monday–Thursday) and receive $75 off the final billing for each program for a total of $150 if your child remains in both programs for the entire preschool year. No early registration discount allowed for this option. Childcare before and after Preschool is available! Our Kidzone teacher, Miss Tina, provides a nurturing environment, rich in social fun, art activities, gym/ playground time and lunch (provided by child). Miss Tina walks children to and from Lake Bluff Preschool and Enrichments if requested by parent/guardian. Kidzone services children from ages 6 months to 7 years of age, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am-3:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am–noon. Please call Miss Tina with any questions, 847-457-7353 or Dana Hansen, Director of Preschool and Early Childhood Education, 847-457-7352. See Guest Services for various prices and packages. As a reminder, Kidzone is a peanutfree environment. Please keep this in mind when packing your child’s daily snack and/or lunch. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Lunch in Kidzone Preschool parents are invited to purchase a Kidzone Punch Pass (10 punches for $90). After your child’s morning class, he can enjoy an additional one hour lunch and play time with classmates. Children always have fun with Miss Tina in Kidzone! Page 71 Lake Bluff Preschool for 3 to 5 Year Olds Preschool for Three Year Olds 3.0–3.8 year olds 3.6–3.11 year olds The Monday/Wednesday class is perfect for encouraging children’s enjoyment of school and their eagerness to learn in a playful environment. Tamera Guidarini “Mrs. G” gets them excited to further explore the basic concepts of shapes, colors, numbers, letters and their sounds. Children do activities that help develop fine motor skills in preparation for writing. Fun art, science experiments and lively music are included. We begin teaching social/emotional skills through the Calm Classroom curriculum. The older three year olds attend Tuesday/ Thursday/Friday for mornings focused on learning in a playful and nurturing environment. Mrs. G continues encouraging natural interest in letter sounds, writing, counting objects, building with blocks and other materials and creative educational experiences. CODE: 11301 11302 AGE: DAYS: 3.0–3.8 Monday/Wednesday 3.6–3.11 Tuesday/Thursday/Friday September 7, 2016–May 25, 2017 (Subject to change) 9:00–11:30 am Green Room Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 7/12 Details on Easy Enrollment page. Enroll your child in all five days (Monday–Friday) and receive $125 off the final billing for each program for a total of $250 if your child remains in both programs for the entire preschool year. No early registration discount allowed for this option. Dates: Time: Location: No Class: Min/Max: Fee: We expand on the young three’s activities and stimulate their natural curiosity to get them thinking and asking interesting questions. Their classroom is designed to give them opportunities to do more things independently. Our Calm Classroom curriculum is a relaxing and fun part of their day. With stretching and breathing they become aware of how their body feels. Children love learning these skills. Preschool for 3.6 to 5 Year Olds Lake Bluff Morning Preschool classes for 4–5 year olds are offered either four or five days a week. Afternoon Preschool for 3.6–5 year olds is four days. Children bring their lunch and then enjoy an afternoon of preschool activities. Lake Bluff Preschool classes are taught by experienced teachers, Sheila Thomsen 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. Lake Bluff Morning Preschool CODE: AGE: DAYS: TIME: 11303 4.0–5 Monday–Thursday 9:00–11:30 am 11305 4.0–5 Monday–Friday 9:00–11:30 am Lake Bluff Afternoon Preschool CODE: AGE: DAYS: TIME: 11307 3.6–5 Monday–Thursday 11:45 am–3:00 pm Dates: No Class: Min/Max: Fee: Page 72 September 7, 2016–May 25, 2017 (Subject to change) Follows Lake Bluff Preschool Calendar 10/17 Details on Easy Enrollment page. Lunch in Kidzone Preschool parents are invited to purchase a Kidzone Punch Pass (10 punches for $90). After your child’s morning class, he can enjoy an additional one hour lunch and play time with classmates. Children always have fun with Miss Tina in Kidzone! Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Afternoon Kindergarten 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 imaginations. This comprehensive program boasts its servicing of LBES Kindergarteners in addition to Lake Bluff Preschoolers. LBES morning Kindergarteners can be walked to Afternoon Kindergarten by a staff member. Children bring a lunch and will eat together before they begin their afternoon activities. 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 (tuition will be prorated). Registrants starting after the first day of school will have their tuition prorated with their actual start date. Please note: We follow the LBES calendar for national holidays and spring break. We do not observe all LBES No School Days. Please see our Afternoon Kindergarten calendar for details. CODE: 11308 11309 11310 Age: Days: Dates: No Class: Time: Location: Min/Max: Fee: NO. OF DAYS: Five Days Four Days Three Days 4.6–5 years Monday–Friday September 6, 2016–June 9, 2017 (Subject to change) See Afternoon Kindergarten calendar 11:45 am–3:00 pm Blue Room 8/24 * *There are two classrooms and a co-teacher when class size exceeds 17. Details on Easy Enrollment page. Indicate days attending on Billing Agreement. Don’t wait to register! To ensure that instructors and other participants can be notified in time, programs without sufficient registration are often cancelled seven days in advance. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 73 Easy Enrollment Lake Bluff Preschool Lake Bluff Preschool Easy Enrollment 2016–2017 STEP 1 F Select appropriate class for your child’s age as of September 1, 2016. For Afternoon Kindergarten, select which days of the week your child will be attending (choice of 3, 4 or 5 days) on Billing Agreement. STEP 2 F Come to the Lake Bluff Park District to complete the registration process. Our office is located at 355 W. Washington Ave. Residents may mail or fax in Registration form, but need to come to the office for other Lake Bluff Preschool information. 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 military and Lake Forest residents). STEP 3 F Payment may be made in Full at time of registration or in Monthly Payments. F We accept Visa or MasterCard (credit/debit) or checks. F 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 September 2016 through April 2017 from your Visa or MasterCard 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 withdrawing during the program, your withdrawal is prorated out with the last day attended and with the service charge of $125. Age as of 9/1/2016 DAYS: TIME: 2016-2017 TUITION: 9 PAYMENTS: 2.0–2.5 2.6–2.11 3.0–3.8 3.6–3.11 4.0–5 4.0–5 M/W Tu/Th M/W Tu/Th/F M–Th M–F 9:00–11:00 am 9:00–11:00 am 9:00–11:30 am 9:00–11:30 am 9:00–11:30 am 9:00–11:30 am $2,079* $2,079* $2,430** $2,853** $3,357 $3,879 $231 $231 $270 $317 $373 $431 CODE: 11298 11299 11301 11302 11303 11305 M–Th 11:45 am–3:00 pm $3,042 $338 11307 Afternoon Preschool 3.6–5 Afternoon Kindergarten 4.6–5 Five Days 11:45 am–3:00 pm $3,195 $355 11308 4.6–5 Four Days 11:45 am–3:00 pm $3,042 $338 11309 4.6–5 Three Days 11:45 am–3:00 pm $2,574 $286 11310 *Enroll your child in all four days for 2’s preschool before preschool begins and receive $75 off the final billing for each program for a total of $150 if your child remains in both programs for the entire preschool year. No early registration discount allowed for this option. **Enroll your child in all five days for 3’s preschool before preschool begins and receive $125 off the final billing for each program for a total of $250 if your child remains in both programs for the entire preschool year. No early registration discount allowed for this option. IMPORTANT FACTS: G Early Registration Dates for the 2017–2018 school year will be offered to families currently registered at Lake Bluff Preschool are March 5–9 (Monday–Friday) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be a $50 discount per child per program. Please come to the Lake Bluff Park District’s front desk for registration forms and details. Regular registration begins March 10 at 9:00 am. G Classes begin Wednesday, September 7 and follow the Lake Bluff School District 65 schedule, with some exceptions. Refer to your Preschool calendar. G Afternoon Kindergarten classes begin Tuesday, September 6 and follow the Lake Bluff School Dist.65 schedule, with some exceptions. Refer to your Afternoon Kindergarten calendar to verify dates. Specific days of the week chosen stay the same for the school year. G 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. G 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. G QUESTIONS? Call Preschool and Early Childhood Director Dana Hansen at 847-457-7352. Page 74 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 • Phone 847-234-4150 Resident registration for the 2016-2017 program will be accepted at Guest Services. 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 09/01/16 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? i Yes i No Please call the Park District office at 847-234-4150 x 10 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 ______________________________ Fill Out Other Side of this Page—Registration is Then Complete! Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 75 Lake Bluff Preschool Registration Lake Bluff Preschool Registration First & Last Name on Credit/Debit Card: ________________________________________________ Visa or MasterCard Credit/Debit Card: ___________________________ Exp Date: _____________ Paying in Full (add $50/program for N-R only) Code#____________ OR Payment Plan (add $50/program for N-R only to 1st payment) Code Child’s Name $_____________ 1st Payment (N-R add $50) ✂ Circle One: Remaining 8 Payments For Afternoon Kindergarten ONLY: Circle the 3, 4, or 5 days attending each week: M Tu W Th F 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 2016-2017 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 September 2016 through April 2017. 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 accessed a $20 service fee each time. Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________________ Fill Out Other Side of this Page—Registration is Then Complete! Page 76 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 ✂ Lake Bluff Preschool Registration Lake Bluff Preschool Billing Agreement We open at 6:30 am for parents who need to leave for work before the start of school. You do not have to be in the After-School Rec Club (ARC) to participate in Early Bird. This program is for Lake Bluff Elementary School children only. The children will be walked over to Lake Bluff Elementary School by 8:00 am. The children will have a chance to read, play board games, color, and enjoy crafts until the start of the school day. They may bring a cold breakfast to have while here. Every Friday we serve pancakes. If your child requires the Early Bird care (6:30–8:00 am) on ARC Special Days, you may use the Early Bird Days Off School Punch Card. Early bird payment options (for a 20 school day period) FIVE DAY $155 THREE DAY $98 TWO DAY $73 DAYS OFF SCHOOL PUNCH CARD $50 Monday through Friday Choose any three day combination Choose any two day combination Ten punch card After-School Recreation Club ARC is an after-school program for working parents that offer a variety of activities ranging from crafts and basketball to homework and snacks. This program is for children in afternoon kindergarten through 5th grade attending Lake Bluff Elementary School. Special Days are available to non-participants. For more details on ARC, contact Sandy Burke at 847-457-7337. Note: there is no bus fee. ARC staff will walk the children from LBES to the Park District; on bad weather days there will be an emergency bus available. ARC payment options (for a 20 school day period) FIVE DAY Monday through Friday: Full (after school–6:00 pm) Half (after school–4:30 pm) $296 $200 THREE DAY Choose any three day combination: Full (after school–6:00 pm) Half (after school–4:30 pm) $194 $132 TWO DAY Choose any two day combination: Full (after school–6:00 pm) Half (after school–4:30 pm) $148 $98 SIBLING DISCOUNT: $10 off each additional sibling’s fee for 20 school day period. (Does not apply to Special Days or In-House Days.) SPECIAL DAYS: Days Off School/Holidays In-House Day $55 $35 Register at the Park District Office. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 77 Before- and After-School Care Early Bird Before-School Care Facility Services Do you need some time to run errands, or have a morning appointment to get to? We provide child care service for parents leaving the Park District grounds. The available hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm and Saturdays 8:00 am to noon. We are located in the babysitting room in the Early Childhood Wing. We do not take reservations—Kidzone is first come, first served. We reserve the right to limit the number of children cared for, so it is possible that we might be unable to accommodate your child on any date. Punch cards for Kidzone must be paid for at the front desk. You may purchase a 10 punch card for $90 or a 20 punch card for $180. All punches are punched on hourly increments only. (Please note this is different from the In-House Child Care where parents must remain in the Park District building, thus paying a different fee.) Open Gym Times Skate Park–Opening June 4 The Park District offers several open gym times for all ages. Be sure to pick up a monthly open gym schedule at the Park District office or online. Schedules become available the last week of each month. Most of the times not currently programmed by the Park District are offered as open or ‘drop in’ gym times. All open gym times are subject to change without notice. Phone the office at 847234-4150 with questions, and find the current monthly schedule at www.lakebluffparks.org. The Lake Bluff Park District’s Billy Uhlig Memorial Skate Park will be open from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm daily, weather permitting. On Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to noon, the park is reserved for children under 12 years of age who are accompanied by a parent. No supervision is provided at the park. Anyone choosing to use the facility must do so at his or her own risk. y Comfortabl seats 250 guests! Solid Floor Bar & Wait Staff provided– Full Liquor License The Lake Bluff Park District strongly encourages all skaters to wear the proper protective equipment including helmets, kneepads and elbow pads. No bikes or persons not skating are permitted on the skating surface. Rules are posted at the park. Anyone found violating any of the posted rules may be subject to arrest and/or fines. Closable Sides Lights & Electricity Adjacent Parking Good dates are available in 2016 for Business Meetings, Birthday Parties, Fundraisers, Celebrations, and more ! Page 78 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Community Programs and Events Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 79 Community Programs and Events t '/-,32(+.3+3'*0,* 203"*,-3*.31.3+ ,3)*$$ Swim Programs from Lake Forest Swim Club GMini & Mighty Duck Pre-Competitive Teams !.21*,3!*2/3"(/ +1)3*.33/.2/.3+2033-1. *.,3&3&3 0 GAge Group, Jr. High & HS Age Swim Teams We’ve been winning in the water since 1958. In fact, three 2008 Olympians got their start with the Lake Forest Swim Club. "1.3"2-/))3+) 1.3/*-033!-2102033!.+-#(10203 www.swimlfsc.org 847-735-5372 '+3&&33 *)333 #2/,-3& Coaches: E Maureen Sheehan E Michael Lawrence (2004 US Olympic Team Staff) -/(1121/.102033/)121#1+.03',2(/ 10203',-#(+.2033'/-,3%%%3 ■ ■ LAKE BLUFF HISTORY MUSEUM ,+-.3'/-,3 Page 80 )+ ,)*$$(102/-%/- Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Lake Bluff Park District Map Lake Bluff Park District Owned Property Map provided by Lake County GIS Division A. Blair Park—Lake Bluff Park District Recreation Center 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Lake Bluff Pool: Olympic size Swimming Pool and Locker Facilities Gymnasium Fitness Center and Locker Facilities Running/Jogging Track Five Early Childhood Education Rooms Community Room Two Playgrounds Car and Bicycle Parking Gymnastics Room Administration Offices Lighted Sledding Hill Two Outdoor Tennis Courts Skate Park Two Dance Studios Paddle Tennis Courts and Hut B. Lake Bluff Golf Club 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 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 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 E. Mawman Park 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Baseball/Softball Diamond Playground Area Basketball Area Soccer or Sports Field Bleachers Drinking Fountain PTO Birdhouse Library Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org F. Sheridan Road Greenstrip G. Ravine Park 1. Walking Paths and Nature Preserve H. Sanctuary Park 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Play Area Shelter Baseball/Softball Diamond Nature Walking Paths PTO Birdhouse Library I. Knollwood Park 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Baseball/Softball Field Two Play Areas Basketball Court Paved Walkway PTO Birdhouse Library J. Wetlands 1. Nature Preserve K. Belle Foret Prairie 1. Walking Paths L. West Park 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Baseball/Softball Fields Bleachers Playground Drinking Fountain PTO Birdhouse Library Page 81 Summer Camp Registration Summer Camp Registration 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 • Phone 847-234-4150 • Fax 847-234-7275 PLEASE PRINT • YOU MUST FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY OR PROCESSING WILL BE DELAYED Family Last Name ____________________________________________ Child’s Last Name If Different from Family Last Name Home Phone ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ Email Address ______________________________________ City ____________________________________ Zip ________________ __________________________________________________ Mother’s Name (if residing in household) ____________________________ Father’s Name (if residing in household) ____________________ Mother’s Daytime Phone________________________________________ • Be sure to complete each line of the table below. • Use this form for your whole family. Father’s Daytime Phone ________________________________ • Make checks payable to Lake Bluff Park District. • Call the Office if you have any questions about this form. Program Number Registrant’s Gender Date of Birth Grade as of First Name M/D/Y Fall 2016 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 __________________________________________________________ Check one: t MasterCard t Visa Card# ____________________________________ Exp. Date ________ Total Payment __________ Signature__________________________________ Page 82 Date ______________________________ 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. y Mail this form with payment in full to: Lake Bluff Park District Registration 355 W. Washington Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 REGISTRATION HOURS Proof of Residency Required Beach Pass: Resident Every person who signs up for an Pool pass must have his or her own card and must provide, at the time of registration, proof of residency verified by driver’s license, tax or utility bill. In addition to the Pool membership pass, which is scanned and allows entry into the Pool, each family will receive a Beach pass. The use of the Beach is free to Park District residents. Entry to the Beach requires that you show your pass to the lifeguards who are present at the Beach entrance. Please complete the Pool/Beach registration form. Proof of residency is required. Your Beach pass will be mailed to you. Entry to the Beach requires that you show your Beach pass to the lifeguards who are present at the Beach entrance. Pool Member Last Year? If you were an Pool member last summer, and you have last summer’s Pool pass, you will not need to have your picture re-taken. Just register and pay your fee, and you will be updated for the season. Fitness Member? If you have a Fitness Center membership card, you will not need to have your picture re-taken. Just register and pay your Pool fee and your pass will be updated to include an Pool membership. Bring Your Card to the Pool Your card will be scanned at the Pool entrance each time you come. If you do not have your pass, you will not be allowed to enter. Exceptions will not be made. Beach Pass: Non-Resident Non-Residents (those who do not pay tax to Lake Bluff Park District) will be assessed a fee for the use of the Beach. A beach pass does not require a photo. Non-residents should enclose a check payable to the Park District or Visa/ Mastercard information along with your completed registration form. Your Beach pass will be mailed to you. Entry to the Beach requires that you show your Beach pass to the lifeguards who are present at the Beach entrance. Lake Bluff Pool FAQ When can I register for the pool? A. Pool memberships can be purchased by Residents March 14 and Non-Residents March 23. I hate the long lines at the beginning of summer! Will the lines be long this year? A. It is up to you. If you register well before the pool is even filled with water— NOW—you are in luck and you will not be standing in line on a hot summer day. When is the early-bird rate? A. This year the early-bird rate ends on May 15. After May 15 the rates will increase. Can I get my Pool pass updated the week the Pool opens? A. We strongly advise that you take care of that well before the season starts. We don’t want you to miss out on even an hour of time at the pool. If you wait until then, you will probably have to wait in line. Lost Your Pass? Come to the registration desk, register, and pay your Pool pass fee for this year. We have your picture already on record so we can issue you a new pass. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 83 Pool/Beach Registration To accommodate you with Lake Bluff Pool/Beach registration, the registration desk is open: Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am–3:00 pm Closed Sunday Pool membership rates increase after May 15 See rates and registration on page 84 Pool/Beach Registration Lake Bluff Pool/Beach Registration 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 • Phone 847-234-4150 • Fax 847-234-7275 PLEASE PRINT • YOU MUST FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY OR PROCESSING WILL BE DELAYED REGISTER BEFORE MAY 15 FOR EARLY BIRD RATES Family Last Name _________________________________________________ Home Phone ____________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________ Zip___________Email Address ____________________________ Anyone 2 years or older by June 1 MUST get a pass for the pool. Have all members of your household sign up at the same time so the correct fee is applied. Family members must reside in the same household to be eligible for the family rate. Proof of address is required for residents. Check what you are registering for each per person Resident Pool/Beach Non-Resident Pool Resident Beach only Member’s First Name Non-Resident Beach only PURCHASED BEFORE MAY 15 Lake Bluff Pool Fees Residents Individual $78 $122 Family of 2 $130 Family of 3 Non-Res. Up to 3 FREE** Birth Date M/D/Y PURCHASED AFTER MAY 15 Beach Fees* Non-Res. Residents Gender M/F Lake Bluff Pool Fees Residents Beach Fees* Non-Res. Residents Up to 3 FREE** Non-Res. $67 $85 $130 $207 $130 $140 $220 $148 $175 $274 $195 $190 $295 $228 Family of 4 $207 $298 $260 $220 $320 $304 Family of 5 $230 $333 $325 $250 $360 $380 Each Add’l Family Member $25 $45 $390 $25 $45 $456 * ** $77 Anyone taking a dog to the beach must sign the Dog Responsibilities Contract on the reverse side. Non-Resident Dog Beach Pass is $150 plus the cost of nonresident beach pass for the owner. Up to 3 FREE Beach Passes will be given to all residents residing together at one address. Only one Beach Pass is necessary to admit everyone in household. Additional Beach passes cost $20 each. For families larger than 6 members, contact the front office for fees. I, the undersigned, understand that passes must be used by individuals to whom issued and that misuse will be cause for removing pass from use. The undersigned understands that children ten years and under must be accompanied by an individual sixteen years or older to the pool and beach respectively. The undersigned and all above members agree to abide by all rules and restrictions established by the Lake Bluff Park District for all facilities used. I understand there is $5 replacement fee for lost or stolen pool passes and a $20 replacement fee for lost or stolen beach passes or beach dog tags. Refunds allowed only for medical disability or relocation reasons. Verification required. Memberships are not transferable. Signature of Parent/Adult/Guardian ________________________________________________________ Date________________________ Check one: MasterCard Visa Card# __________________________________ Exp. Date ________ Total Payment________ Signature ______________________________ Page 84 CIRCLE ONE: CASH CHECK CHARGE Mail this form with your payment in full to: Lake Bluff Park District Registration 355 W. Washington Lake Bluff, IL 60044 If you take a dog to the Beach, you must also sign the Dog Beach Waiver and Release. Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 The Lake Bluff Park District is committed to providing safe aquatic facilities and programs and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participants’ safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of minors engaged in aquatic activities must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury. You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for the activities associated with this Pool Pass and/or Beach Pass. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical/aquatic activity. Please understand and recognize that lifeguards are not responsible for providing supervision or assessing your swimming skills or that of your minor child; rather, lifeguards are responsible for enforcing safety rules and responding to emergencies. Adult pool pass holders and parents of minor pool pass holders are solely responsible for supervision of any and all activities contemplated by this agreement. Additionally, children 10 years of age and younger must be supervised at all times by a responsible person, 16 years of age or older. NEVER LEAVE ANY CHILD WITH POOR SWIMMING SKILLS OR 10 YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER UNACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR RESPONSIBLE PERSON, 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. WARNING OF RISK Swimming and other aquatic activities challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. However, despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury, including but not limited to drowning, head/brain injury, and spinal cord injury. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. The very nature of swimming and aquatic activities are hazardous and risky, including but not limited to fatigue and overexertion, poor swimming skills, failing to avoid dangerous areas, failing to follow rules and regulations, failure of lifeguards to locate victims and/or delay in emergency response time, horseplay, diving or cannon-balling into shallow water and striking the bottom or side of the pool or waterslide or bottom of lake, inadequate supervision or instruction, lack of conditioning, becoming disoriented, striking other swimmers, striking one’s head on the bottom, slip and falls on the deck or within the locker facility or beach area, chemical exposure and all other circumstances inherent to aquatic activities. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Park District to guarantee absolute safety. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT Please read this form carefully and be aware that in consideration for this Pool Pass and/or Beach Pass, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with use of the Park District aquatic facilities and programs. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain inherent risks of physical injury to patrons of aquatic facilities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities and programs connected with or associated with this Pool Pass and/or Beach Pass. I further recognize and agree that lifeguards and other aquatic staff are not responsible for supervising my activities or the activities of my minor child(ren) and I agree that I am solely responsible for supervising my minor children and/or assessing whether my children are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for aquatic activities. I additionally agree to supervise any children ages 10 and under at all times. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I, or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of use of the Park District’s aquatic facilities, beach facilities and programs against the Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “District”). I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the District from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with use of the Park District’s aquatic facilities, beach facilities and programs. I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, my on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. PRINT Participant’s Name ______________________________ Participant’s Signature ________________________________________ (18 years or older or Parent/Guardian) Date_________________________________________________ PARTICIPATION WILL BE DENIED If the signature of adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 85 Pool Pass/Beach Waiver and Release Important Information Dog Beach Responsibilities Contract Residents taking their dog(s) to the beach must complete this Dog Responsibilities Contract and return it to the Park District for a Lake Bluff Park District beach dog tag for each dog. Each tag requires proof of current vaccination to obtain tag. If you do not take a dog to the beach, you don’t need to complete this side of the registration form. Dog regulations enforced June 4– Sept. 5 during the following hours: Weekdays: 10:00 am–8:30 pm Weekends/Holidays: 9:00 am–8:30 pm You must sign the Dog Beach Waiver and Release to receive a Beach Dog Tag. 1. Dogs will not be allowed to go to the beach, unless upon request of a Park District employee, the owner presents a beach season membership pass and each dog has a Lake Bluff Park District beach dog tag attached to the dog’s collar. 2. All dogs must be on a six (6') foot or shorter leash at all times while going to or from the beach. 3. Dogs may be allowed off the leash only within the designed “dog friendly beach” located at the far north end of Sunrise Beach. 4. Dog owners must pick-up their dog's waste in all areas of the beach and dispose of it in garbage containers. 5. Dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior will lose access privilege to the beach area. 6. Failure of dog owners to follow any and all rules, including keeping the beach area clean, may result in loss of privileges for all dog owners. 7. Violation of the above rules will result in a $25 fine and removal from the beach. Accumulation of more than three (3) fines will result in revoking dog beach access privileges for one (1) year. 8. Non-Resident dog beach membership pass cost is $150 plus cost of NonResident beach pass for the owner. Page 86 PROOF OF DOG VACCINATION REQUIRED TO OBTAIN BEACH DOG TAG Dog Beach Waiver and Release IMPORTANT INFORMATION You are solely responsible for supervising your dog and determining whether or not this is an appropriate activity to participate in. You must understand that you are participating in this activity at your own risk (and risk of your dog). You are solely responsible for determining if you and/or your dog are physical fit and/or adequately skilled to use this facility. It is always advisable, especially if the owner/handler or dog is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician or veterinarian before undertaking any physical activity. When this Waiver & Release refers to “your dog”, “my dog”, or the “owner” of a dog, it includes you whether or not you are the legal owner of the dog, since you are the person responsible for the dog while using this facility. WARNING OF RISK Dog activities are intended to provide a fun and rewarding experience for a dog and his owner/handler. However, despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury, including death to the dog, its owner/handler or other persons or animals. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers associated with animal activities can be foreseen. Certain inherent risks include the propensity of any dog to behave in dangerous ways that may result in injury to the owner/handler or other patron or dog. Certain risks include, but are not limited to the negligence or irresponsibility of another dog owner/handler; the inability to predict a dog’s reaction to sound, movements, objects, persons, or other animals; and actions by the dog due to fright, anger, stress, insect bites, or natural reactions such as jumping, pulling, resisting and biting. Other risks include the hazards associated with environmental and traffic conditions, acts of God, inclement weather, slipping, falling, premises defects, equipment failure, failure in instruction/supervision, and all other circumstances inherent to animal and outdoor activities. Should you attempt to break up a fight between dogs, you may be attacked and severely mauled by the other dog or attacked by the other handler/owner. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the Lake Bluff Park District to guarantee absolute safety. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT Please read this form carefully and be aware that in consideration for permission to use this facility/park, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your dog might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with use of this facility or surrounding area. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to the dog and its handler/owner in association with participating in animal activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that I might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with use of this facility or surrounding area. I do hereby agree to waive, relinquish, release and forever discharge the Lake Bluff Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees (hereafter collectively “District”) from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss that I may have or which may accrue to me and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with this use of this facility or surrounding area. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the District from and against any and all losses, claims, damages, liabilities, cause of actions, and expenses (including but not limited to court costs and attorney fees), on account of personal injuries or death to any person or dog, or damages to property occurring, growing out of, incident to, or resulting directly or indirectly from my use of this facility or surrounding area. I have read and fully understand the Dog Responsibilities Contract and the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, your on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. PRINT Participant’s Name ________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Participant’s Signature ____________________________________________ Date __________________ Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 Online Resident Registration begins March 12 at 8:00 am Office/Fax Resident Registration begins March 14 at 8:00 am Non–Resident Registration begins March 21 at 8:00 am How To Register 1 ONLINE K Visit www.lakebluffparks.org and hit the Click To Play icon. You will need your login ID and account pin number to register for programs. Confirmation is immediate. Call the office at 847-234-4150 x 0 if you have forgotten your login and pin. 2 MAIL-IN K Fill out the registration form in the brochure. Payments may be made by check or credit card. Checks should be made payable to Lake Bluff Park District. If paying by bank card (Visa, MasterCard), include the complete card number, expiration date and signature. Mail to: Lake Bluff Park District, 355 W. Washington Ave., Lake Bluff, IL 60044 3 DROP-OFF K Fill out the registration form in the brochure 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. Registration may be placed in our locked after-hours Drop-Off Box next to the counter in the Recreation Center. 4 FAX 847-234-7275 K Fill out the registration form and fill in the necessary credit card information. Fax it to the number above, and call the office to confirm fax has been received. Refund Policy Registration Info 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. Requests for transfers and withdrawals for any program must be made no later than 7 days prior to the first class. All refund and program change requests must be made in person at the Park District office and there is a $5 processing fee for either one. 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 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. 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. Please Mark Your Calendars… with the starting dates of the programs for which you have registered. You will be notified if for any reason we are unable to complete your registration. If you do not hear from us, your registration has been processed. All fees must be paid before attending a class. Late registration for classes in progress will be accepted if openings exist with no reduction in fees. Lake Bluff Park District • register online at www.lakebluffparks.org Page 87 Registration Information Registration Dates Registration Form Lake Bluff Park District Program Registration 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 • Phone 847-234-4150 • Fax 847-234-7275 PLEASE PRINT • YOU MUST FILL OUT FORM COMPLETELY OR PROCESSING WILL BE DELAYED Family Last Name ____________________________________________ Child’s Last Name If Different from Family Last Name Home Phone ________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ City ________________________________Zip __________ Email Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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. • Make checks payable to Lake Bluff Park District. • Use this form for your whole family. • Call the Office if you have any questions about this form. Program Number Registrant’s First Name Gender 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 $__________________ y MasterCard Card# y Visa __________________________ Exp. Date ________________________ Total Payment ____________________ Circle one CASH CHECK CHARGE Signature ________________________ Page 88 Assistance as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made available to participants. Check box for processing if applicable. i Mail this form with your payment in full to: Lake Bluff Park District Registration 355 W. Washington Ave. Lake Bluff, IL 60044 Spring/Summer Program Guide 2016 of LAKE BLUFF PARKS PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAKE FOREST, IL PERMIT NO. 34 Lake Bluff Park District 355 W. Washington Avenue Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Phone: 847-234-4150 Postal Resident Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Search for Lake Bluff Park District http://www.lakebluffparks.org ALL-NEW TOT POOL R E N O V A T E D POOL OPENS IN LATE MAY! NEW MEMBER BENEFITS!! NEW SHADE UMBRELLAS!!