Fall & Winter Programs
(Please click here to download the brochure for more info regarding the Fall & Winter Programs)

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 Minute—5 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

6—12 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, you’ll 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 Center’s 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 basketball’s 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!