Fall & Winter Programs
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PLAYSCHOOL
This program is
designed to
promote
socialization through work and play with other children.
Non-Residents will be placed on a waiting list.
3
yr. olds only! Must be 3 before Sept. 1. Limit 15 students.
Medical and Birth Certificates required at registration. Must be
toilet trained! NO DIAPERS! NO PULL UPS!
Wednesdays & Fridays
Morning: 9:00 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:15 2:15 p.m.
Session begins
Sept., 15 through Dec., 10 (for 13 Week Session)
NO CLASS
Fri., Nov 26
Instructor: Linda Patryn
Fee: $180.00 each session
NO REFUNDS
4 & 5 yr. olds only!
Must be 4 before Sept. 1. Limit 15 students. Medical and Birth
Certificates required at registration. Must be toilet trained! NO
DIAPERS! NO PULL UPS!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Afternoon: 12:15 2:15 p.m.
Session begins
Sept., 14 through Dec., 9 for 13 Week Session
NO CLASS
Tues .Nov 2, Thurs. Nov 11 & 25
Instructor: Linda Patryn Fee:
$180.00 each session
NO REFUNDS
Aerial Gym Stars

NO REFUNDS
GYMNASTICS FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS
Gymnastics is a
wonderful and fun way for young children to experience the many
varieties of physical activities. Your little star will learn
gymnastic positions, skills, and movements that will develop
coordination, strength, balance, and self-confidence. The staff of
Gym Stars use safe, progressive, and positive teaching
techniques appropriate
for each age group.
Attire: Instructor
suggests shorts and t-shirts
without snaps, buttons
or zippers for your safety.
Session I: Tues. Sept. 7 through
Thurs., Oct., 21
Session II: Tues., Oct., 26 through
Thurs., Dec., 16
No Classes: Nov., 23-25 Each
Session is for 7 Weeks
RISING STARS
3 4 Years of Age
Tuesdays 2:10 2:40 p.m. Fee
$65.00
Are you looking for a
fun class that develops coordination, self-confidence, listening,
strength, balance and body awareness? Your star will learn basic
tumbling, bar, balance beam and vaulting skills plus movements
associated with gymnastics at an appropriate level for their age.
Please note that children need to participate without parent
assistance.
SHOOTING STARS
4 5 Years of Age
Tuesdays: 2:45 3:25 p.m. Fee
$70.00
Shooting stars helps the first time student and the returning stars
improve the basic skills while making the next step up in their
development of basic gymnastics. Fun and interesting challenges await
your child in this class!
GYMNASTICS FOR SCHOOL AGE
Developmental Gymnastics 5 1/2 15
Years of Age
All Gym Stars classes
are designed to help children raise their self-confidence by improving
their physical, mental, and emotional abilities. Your child will be
taught in a progressive, safe and positive environment by professional
coaches. Our staff follows the USA Gymnastics safety guidelines and
trained in proper skill progressions. The instructor reserves the
right to place students in the appropriate class for their best
training.
BEGINNING GYMNASTICS
Tuesdays: 3:30 4:30 p.m. Or
Thursdays: 3:40 4:40 p.m. Fee $70.00
Our staff will develop
all basic skills of floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beam and
vault. This class will challenge each child at their own level from
the first time student to those returning to achieve the challenge of
that next progression. No experience necessary.
INTERMEDIATE
& ADVANCED GYMNASTICS
Tuesdays: 4:35 5:35
p.m. Fee $70.00
This class will take the
next step above the basic skills for your child. A strong development
of the basic skills is necessary for this class. Instructor approval
required.
CHEERLEADER TUMBLING
Ages 8 & Up
Thursdays: 4:45
5:30 p.m. Fee: $70.00
If cheerleading is your
current or future desire, then this class will help you! This class
will provide the needed basics for flipping skills. It is especially
designed to move towards skills specific to cheerleading including
flip-flops and above.


KIDS AYSO INDOOR SOCCER
Registration for the Indoor Winter Soccer League will take place at
the Elmwood Park Parks & Recreation Center. Games are scheduled for
Sunday afternoons Jan. - Mar. Informational flyers will be
distributed beforehand.
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED
KIDS KARATE CLUB
This is a progressive 10 week program
which specializes in teaching martial arts and safety. The high
energy program builds self-esteem, confidence and revolves around
family involvement and respect.
The Beginning class is for white belts;
Intermediate class is for yellow belts and above. Uniforms are not
mandatory but recommended. You may purchase one from the instructor
if interested.
For Registration Information and
Class Location
Visit us at www.kidskarate.com or call:
1-630-293-9989
YOUNG REMBRANDTS
DRAWING CLASSES
Session I Sept., 20
thru Oct., 11
Session II Oct., 18
thru Nov., 8
Session III Nov., 15
thru Dec., 6
PRESCHOOL DRAWING CLASSES
3 1/2
5 Year Olds
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. 10:15 a.m. or Mondays, 4:00 p.m. 4:45 p.m.
Each week we draw a new
subject learning about it as we draw it. From fish to teddy bears,
rainbows to castles and much more. We develop concentration, motor
skills, listening skills, stay on task, organization and more. One
mounted drawing completed each week. All materials supplied. Class
size minimum 6 and maximum 10. Fee $30.00.
ELEMENTARY DRAWING CLASSES
6 12 Year Olds
Mondays, 5:00 5:45 p.m.
Learn to draw
something new each week including animals, landscapes, abstracts,
still life, and child appropriate art history.
Pencil, markers,
sharpie and color pencil techniques are taught. All materials are
supplied. Class size minimum 6 and maximum 15. Fee $30.00.
CARTOON DRAWING CLASSES
6
13 Year Olds
Mondays, 6:00 7:00 p.m.
Each class focuses
on a different element of cartooning. Facial expressions, sequencing
for telling a joke, movement, cartoon sounds, cartooning familiar
objects, new characters and more. Marker and sharpie techniques are
taught. All materials supplied. Class size minimum 6 and maximum
15. Fee $32.00.
KIDS CERAMIC CLASSES
Classes will be held on Tuesdays
from 4:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m.
SESSION I
Sept., 21, 28, Oct., 5, 12, 19, & 26
SESSION II
Nov., 9, 16, 30 Dec., 7, 14, & 21
NO CLASS Nov. 2 & 23
Fee per session: $45 (Fee includes: an
assortment of ceramic pieces to choose from with all supplies and
firing included)
BEGINNING GUITAR LESSONS
Be a real guitar
hero Learn to Play!
Budding guitarists are introduced to
guitar basics of care and tuning, fingering and strumming, practice
exercises, chords & songs. Repeating this course is recommended and
highly beneficial to young students developing these beginning skills.
Students need a sturdy 3 ring binder and acoustic (preferred) guitar.
For tips on guitars for kids - visit website
http://web.mac.com/guitarcat
Lessons are given by Annette
Fritts a.k.a. Guitar Cat.
Fee: $75 (includes instruction booklet, tote bag & guitar pick)
2 @ 45
Minute5 Week Session
Session I Tues., Sept., 14, thru Oct., 19
6 8 year olds @ 3:30 4:15 p.m.
9 12 year olds @ 4:15 5:00 p.m.
Session II Tues. Nov. 9 thru Dec. 14
6 8 year olds @ 3:30 4:15 p.m.
9 12 year olds @ 4:15 5:00 p.m.
FUN & FITNESS
Featuring Fitness
Skills, Games and Team Sports
3rd through 6th Grade
Thursdays Oct., 7,
14, 21, 28, Nov., 4 Fee $25.00
WINTER BREAK CAMP
612 Year Olds
10:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
January 3, 5, 7
Fee: $50.00
MAGIC CLASSES
Ages 5 to 12
Children are guaranteed to have a great
time as they learn fascinating tricks from a professional magician!
Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins,
mind-reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, youll
discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All
materials are provided, each child receives a magic kit to take home.
Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are
age-appropriate. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again
and again since brand new tricks are always taught at each session!
Instructor: Magic Team of Gary Kantor
Tues., Oct., 26 from 6:45 7:40 p.m.
and Fri., Dec., 10, from 5:00 5:55 p.m.
Class size: Min. 5 Max. 30
Fee: $ 20.00 per class
ELMWOOD PARK BASEBALL REGISTRATION
January & February
Registration dates
will be available in our Winter /Spring Program Booklet
WINTER PLAYGROUND
This program is designed for children 3 & under to use the gymnasium,
as their Winter Playground while under the supervision of a parent.
Participants will be able to use some of the Centers equipment. This
program will not be available when schools are not in session. Food
or drinks are not allowed at winter playground.
10:30-12 Noon on the
following Thursdays
Dec., 2 & 16, Jan., 6
& 20, Feb., 3 & 17, Mar., 3 & 17
No Fee Residents Only!
ONE ON ONE BASKETBALL TRAINING
Have fun learning to
become a better basketball player this Fall! One on One basketballs
skilled and experienced instructors will conduct a clinic, once a
week, for you and your friends. These clinics will help you become a
better basketball player through drills, contests and game
competition."
Fee: $60.00 for the entire session
Boys & Girls
Wednesdays beginning
Sept. 29 thru Nov. 10
1st 4th Grades from 3:40 4:30 p.m.
5th 8th Grades from 4:40 5:30 p.m.
JUNIOR GOLF
Ages 5 to 17
Proper instruction of
golf at an early age for boys and girls is a critical ingredient to
developing a good skill that will last a lifetime.
Children will be able
to practice for 1 hour under the supervision and instruction of a golf
pro.

Session I Tues. Nov. 16 to Tues. Dec. 14 Time: 7:00
8:00 p.m.
Session II Sun.
Jan. 9 to Sun. Feb. 6 Time: 6:00 7:00 p.m.
Session III
Sun. Feb. 20 to Sun. Mar. 20
Time: 6:00 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $99.00 per session
Registration deadlines at the Recreation Center
Session I Fri., Nov., 12
Session II Fri, Jan., 7
Session III Fri., Feb., 18
Volleyball
For boys & girls grades 4 to 8.
Fee is $35.00. This is an 8 week instructional volleyball
league. Registration will be held on September 7 & 8th from
7-9pm at the Parks and Recreation Center.
BASKETBALL
FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS Grades 2 8
REGISTRATION
: Tues., Oct., 5 and Wed., Oct., 6 from
7:00 9:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Building
CHILD AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE
PRESENT AT TIME OF REGISTRATION Proof of Residency School
I.D. Card
(Birth
Certificate for First Time Players Only)
REGISTRATION FEE:
$35.00 LATE FEE: $55.00
Non-Residents: Additional $20.00
Make checks payable to:
VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD
PARK
DIVISION A -
SECOND (2ND) GRADE
(Play on Saturday afternoons Small
Gym)
DIVISION B - THIRD
(3RD) & FOURTH (4TH) GRADES
(Play on Saturday afternoons Large Gym
1/2 Court)
DIVISION C - FIFTH
(5TH) & SIXTH (6TH) GRADES
(Play on Tuesday evenings Large &
Small Gyms)
DIVISION D -
SEVENTH (7TH) & EIGHTH (8TH) GRADES
(Play on Thursday evenings Large Gym)
PARENTS ARE NEEDED
FOR COACHES!
Last Updated:
Friday August 27, 2010 10:31 AM -0500