VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Try something different this May.
PLAN TO PLAY IN MAY! FIND YOUR VIRTUAL FUN
Register for Virtual Programs at ahpd.org, click on Register Now button and search by season, then choose Virtual 2020.
GOT A QUESTION? WE’RE HERE TO HELP . CB
Cari Boyle
Recreation Supervisor Athletics/Rentals
Cboyle@ahpd.org
CBr
Christina Brown
Fitness Supervisor
cbrown@ahpd.org
DT
David Terzaghi
Heritage Tennis Club Assistant Manager
dterzaghi@ahpd.org
ES
Emily Sowa
Recreation Supervisor Aquatic Programs
esowa@ahpd.org
EE
Emma Edmondson
Recreation Supervisor CAP/Day Camp
eedmondson@ahpd.org
KW Katie Waszak
CAP/Camp Supervisor
kwaszak@ahpd.org
KK
Kevin Keister
Camelot Park Lake Arlington Supervisor
kkeister@ahpd.org
KD
Kyle Donahue
Cultural Arts Supervisor
kdonahue@ahpd.org
LP
Linda Paxson
Senior Center Supervisor
lpaxson@ahpd.org
LR
Lindsey Robertson
Arlington Ridge Center Aquatic Manager
lrobertson@ahpd.org
LM
Lynn Minuskin
Preschool/Early Childhood Supervisor
lminuskin@ahpd.org
MH
Matt Healy
Arlington Ridge Center Manager
mhealy@ahpd.org
MG
Mark Grassi
Frontier Park Supervisor
mgrassi@ahpd.org
NW Nick Wirth
Athletic Supervisor
nwirth@ahpd.org
SD
Steve Dietz
Recreation Supervisor Athletics
sdietz@ahpd.org
TD
Tom Divello
Pioneer Park/Heritage Park Supervisor
tdivello@ahpd.org
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
FAMILY ACTIVITIES Backyard Campout!
No parks? No problem! Here’s a fun way to have a campout experience with your family right in your own backyard. If you have your own tent or if you feel like laying out some blankets in your family room, then this activity is just for you! Let’s have a blast with activities like a nature scavenger hunt, fun crafts for kids, and a S’more cooking kit all delivered to your front door! Finish off the night with a warm campfire, some beautiful star gazing or family fun movie by the fireplace and savor those home cooked S’mores! Enjoy the family camping adventure and treats! (MG) Code
Age
Day(s) Time
28145 6+
Sa
Date(s)
5:30p-5:30a 5/30
R/NR Fee $20/$22
Balloon Animals
This class teaches children the techniques needed to take plain balloons and transform them into incredible balloon animals (like dogs, butterflies, fish, etc.) By watching these online videos children will create their own balloon animals, with a step by step process. This class isn’t just for the kids; parents will have a blast if they join the experience! (Note: you will need your own balloons and balloon pump). (EE) Code
Age
R/NR Fee
28165 7+
$18/$20
Family Flow Yoga
This yoga class is geared for children ages 5-11 years with a parent/caregiver. Participants will experience a themed yoga class along with yoga games. All levels are welcome. You will need a yoga mat or space on the floor to participate. (LM) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28169 5-11 yrs
Th
Date(s)
4:30p-5:15p 5/28
Fee $12
Virtual Family Bingo
Gather the family and join us for a Free afternoon of virtual Bingo! Register once per family and you can then print out a Bingo card for each family member. Please register prior to the event so we know you are coming and so we can email further instructions. (MH) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28161 All 28160 All
Th Th
Date(s)
12:00p-1:15p 5/14 7:00p-8:15p 5/14
Fee Free Free
Family Fun Scavenger Hunts
Want to get out and have some fun with the family? Join our FREE weekly scavenger hunts for the next 3 weeks. These scavenger hunts will get you outside and moving around with your family. Each Wednesday a new scavenger hunt will be emailed to you. You will have till that Sunday at 5pm to turn in your findings along with pictures. (KW) Code Age
Fee
28173 8+
Free
Binge on Books: The Sorcerer’s Stone
Join us from your home live at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course hearth for a book club discussion of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. Whether you’re reading Harry Potter for the first time or the fiftieth, join us as we discuss and discover the magical world of Hogwarts. This program is free to readers of all ages, but space is limited. Children under 10 years of age must register with an adult. Only one registration is required per household. Registration DOES NOT include a copy of the book, which may be purchased online in a variety of text or audio formats. (CB) Code Age
Day(s) Time
Date(s)
Fee
28156 10 yrs+
S
5/31-5/31
Free
3-4:00p
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
EARLY CHILDHOOD MUSIC Kindermusik
Kindermusik is advantage of the high-tech world we live in and offering classes to you LIVE, via Zoom. It’s a great way to stay connected and enjoy music together with you during this time of limited in-person connections. You will be getting creative with things around your home. Your teacher will send you a list of things to gather that will be used by your child during class. You will be emailed a link prior to class to log on. Parent/Caregiver attends entire class. (LM)
Level I Code
Age
Day(s) Time
28180 1m-16m
Th
Code
Day(s) Time
Level II
Age
28182 16m-3 yrs Th
Mixed Age
Date(s)
9:30a-10:15a 5/14-6/4
Code
Age
28178 28179
4m-4 yrs F 4m-4 yrs Sa
Day(s) Time
Code
Age
Day(s) Time
28177
3-4 yrs
Th
Level III
Date(s)
10:30a-11:15a 5/14-6/4
Date(s)
10:30a-11:15a 5/15-6/5 11:15a-12:00p 5/16-6/6
Date(s)
11:30a-12:10p 5/14-6/4
R/NR Fee $65/$67
R/NR Fee $65/$67
Tot Rock
Registered participants will receive an email with that week’s private 30 min. virtual class allowing families to participate on their own time. The session’s musical activities will be based on the theme of “A Spring Day!” Each class will explore an aspect of spring through music and movement, and will include opening songs, weekly theme introduction, DIY instrument and prop ideas, 4-6 additional music activities, and closing songs. A welcome video and corresponding coloring pages will be provided. (LM)
R/NR Fee
Code Age
Day(s) Date(s)
Fee
$65/$67 $65/$67
28171
M
$37/$39
R/NR Fee $65/$67
12 mos
5/11-6/1
Kid Rock
Enroll in this virtual class session to sing, dance,play and learn! Participants will receive an email with that week’s private 30 minute virtual class allowing families to participate on their own time. Each class will explore an aspect of spring through music and movement, and will include opening songs, weekly theme introduction, DIY instrument and prop ideas, 4-6 additional music activities, and closing songs. A welcome video and corresponding coloring pages will be provided. (LM) Code
Age
Day(s) Time
Date(s)
R/NR Fee
28172
2-6 yrs
M
5/11-6/1
$37/$39
12p
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
JUST FOR KIDS Virtual Magic Show Party
Interested in seeing Gary Kantor perform for your birthday? Well you’re in luck! We are offering a Virtual Magic party via Zoom! Gary will perform a 30 minute Magic Show and then you will have 30 minutes to sing happy birthday and chat with your friends! (ES) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28157
S,Sa
4-11 yrs
Date(s)
10:00a-6:00p 5/9-5/30
Fee $185
Come and learn how to cook with your friends for your birthday! You will have an hour cooking lesson with Emily on Zoom and then you will have 30 minutes to sing happy birthday and chat with your friends! (ES) Day(s) Time
28158
S,Sa
4-11 yrs
Date(s)
10:00a-6:00p 5/9-5/30
Fee $125
First Aid for Kids!
This class is perfect for any child age 7-12 who is looking to learn some handy first aid skills! This class does qualify as meeting the First Aid badge requirement for both Brownie and Junior girl scouts! (ES) Code
Age
Day(s) Time
28148 7-12 yrs 28149 7-12 yrs
W W
Date(s)
3:30p-4:30p 5/13 3:30p-4:30p 5/27
Let’s make the most out of this Spring and polish off those green thumbs! Through this virtual experience, you and your family will learn how to starting growing vegetable and flower seeds from scratch! Watch them all grow tall so that one day you can enjoy the fruits of your labor with homemade plants right in your own backyard! (MG) Code
Age
28143 1-18 yrs 28144 1-18 yrs
Virtual What’s Cooking Party
Code Age
Seeds to Sprouts!
Day(s) Time T Sa
Date(s)
4:00p-4:30p 5/19 1:00p-1:30p 5/23
R/NR Fee $5/$7 $5/$7
Magic Session
This class teaches children how to perform a number of mind-boggling tricks using everyday household items. Starting by explaining the secrets to the tricks, and then practicing everything in great detail; children will have a blast as they learn exactly what to say and do when performing in front of an audience. The class can be taken whenever it is convenient for your schedule, and the videos can be watched again and again. Your entire family can even take this class together! (EE) Code
Age
R/NR Fee
28162
5-11 yrs
$18/$20
R/NR Fee $6/$8 $6/$8
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
KID SPORTS
BASKETBALL
Basketball Zoom GET BETTER
The Arlington Heights Park District and Breakaway Basketball are pumped to begin offering these exciting clinics during this very different time. Our focus will be on building confidence dribbling the basketball as well as incorporating some at home conditioning. All players will need 1 or 2 basketballs depending on the class, a place to dribble, and some water. Breakaway Basketball is the largest skill development program in Illinois training over 8K players a year and partnering with over 300 feeder/ travel teams to provide in season skill development and coaches training. We look forward to seeing you in the driveway real soon. (NW)
1st-3rd Grade Boys/Girls Code
Day(s)
SOCCER
Aces Virtual Soccer Training
Please join AHPD’s first Virtual Soccer training class. Hosted through Zoom, participants will interact directly with Ace’s professionally trained soccer staff. Through interactive instruction, participants will learn soccer basics, varied technical learning skills and enjoy fun with soccer while at home. (SD) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28151 3-5 yrs 28150 6-13 yrs
W M,F
Date(s)
R/NR Fee
5:00p-5:40p
5/12-6/2
$40/$42
Code
Time
Date(s)
R/NR Fee
Code Age
Day(s) Time
6:00p-6:40p
5/12-6/2
$40/$42
28200 3-7 yrs
T
Day(s)
Free Free
Adapting our award-winning Mini-Hawk program into a virtual format is an opportunity for Skyhawks to provide a positive, multi-sport introduction to children at home. Campers will explore balance, hand/eye coordination and skill development at their own pace. This program will promote physical fitness and early skill development in baseball, basketball and soccer. (KK)
Time
28176 T
Fee
Skyhawks’ Mini-Hawk Active at Home!
28175 T
4th-8th Grade Boys/Girls
Date(s)
6:00p-6:25p 5/13-5/27 6-6:30p 5/11-5/29
Date(s)
Fee
2:30p-3:05p 5/12-6/9
$39
PhysEd Fun with Skyhawks
MARTIAL ARTS Kid’s Karate Club
This program is specifically designed for children ages 4-14 years and focuses on safety and protecting oneself. This 12 video series program includes games, drills, and actual classes that mirror the in person classes. Students can participate on their own, or the whole family can participate together. Students will have access to the videos for 1 year to participate as their schedule allows. At the end of the course, students will be eligible to test for their next color belt, where they can see their achievements as they advance thru the program. This is a year-round progressive martial arts program with belt progression through Black Belt. Kid’s Karate Club uniforms are available online at www.KidsKarate.com (TD)
Beginners-White & Yellow Belts Code Age
Day(s) Time
28193 4-14 yrs
M
6:15p-7:00p 5/11-5/25
Date(s)
$58
Code Age 28194 4-14 yrs
Day(s) Time Date(s) M 7:00p-7:45p 5/11-5/25
Fee $58
Int./Adv. - Orange Belts & Up
Fee
Skyhawks is proud to present an engaging, game-based physical education program designed for the home. This class will offer children a wide variety of activities that involve locomotor, non-locomotor, manipulative skills and fitness development exercises. Our goal for the program is to build self-confidence, body awareness and a passion for an active lifestyle in each participant.(KK) Code Age
Day(s) Time
Date(s)
Fee
28201 5-9 yrs
W
5/13-6/10
$39
12-12:35p
Skyhawks’ STEM & Play Multi-Sport
Skyhawks is excited to offer a module-based, virtual class that explores the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math behind the sports of Soccer and Basketball. Our expert instructors will tie each module back into the sport to instill curiosity and a passion for learning in each child. Subjects vary by sport, but include ball design, calculating distances and angles, velocity, acceleration and more! Skyhawks puts the Sports in STEM! (KK) Code Age
Day(s) Time
Date(s)
Fee
28202 8-12 yrs
F
5/15-6/12
$45
12-12:45p
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
GYMNASTICS
Living Room Gymnastics
AQUATICS
Water Polo Ball Beginner
This class will work on water polo ball handling skills for beginners. A ball will be required. If you have a question about what size ball to use, please contact Emily Sowa, esowa@ahpd.org. (ES) Code
Age
Day(s) Time
28196 7+
Th
Advanced
Date(s)
3:00p-4:00p 5/21
R/NR Fee $5/$7
This class will work on water polo ball handling skills for advanced water polo players with 1 plus years of experience. A ball will be required. Code
Age
Day(s) Time
28197
11-17 yrs
T
Date(s)
4:00p-5:00p 5/19
R/NR Fee $5/$7
Aquatic Dryland Training
Calling all swimmers & water polo players! Join Lindsey Robertson, Aquatic Manager & former Muskies Coach for a virtual dryland program that will work all the major muscle groups to keep us active outside the pool.Each week will include three 30-minute virtual sessions and a weekly health challenge. No workout equipment needed. (LR)
Keep your gymnastics skills honed or get ready to learn some new ones with Mrs. Kelly in this virtual gymnastics class. She will walk you through step-by-step drills and proper body positions while learning basic to intermediate level gymnastics. We will also work on flexibility, balance, and conditioning in each virtual class. Don’t miss this new and exciting way to keep your gymnast moving! Supplies: an open area and masking tape. All classes are virtual classes hosted through zoom. Registered participants will receive a zoom link prior to the start of class. (TD) Code
Age
28195 6-12 yrs
Day(s) Time T
Date(s)
3:00p-3:30p 5/12-5/19
R/NR Fee $10/$15
TENNIS
Quarantennis Kit
No court? NO problem! Looking to play tennis in your backyard or driveway? Check out our at home mini tennis kits! This is not just for kids! Each kit includes a mini tennis racquet, one can of red balls, and 36 feet of tennis net tape to set up at your home! **This is an at-home, fun activity for the whole family. The dates and times attached to this activity are for pick up times at Heritage Tennis Club. (DT) Code Age
Day(s) Time Date(s) Fee
28166 Kit for 1 28167 Kit for 2 28168 Kit for 4
W W W
12:00p-2:00p 5/13-5/20 12:00p-2:00p 5/13-5/20 12:00p-2:00p 5/13-5/20
$29 $49 $90
Middle School Code
Age
Day(s) Time
Date(s)
R/NR Fee
28159 10-13 yrs M,W,F 4:00p-4:30p 5/11-5/15 28163 10-13 yrs M,W,F 4:00p-4:30p 5/18-5/22 28164 10-13 yrs T,Th-F 4:00p-4:30p 5/26-5/29
$15/$17 $15/$17 $15/$17
Code
Age
R/NR Fee
28152 28153 28155
14-18 yrs M,W,F 3:00p-3:30p 5/11-5/15 14-18 yrs M,W,F 3:00p-3:30p 5/18-5/22 14-18 yrs T,Th-F 3:00p-3:30p 5/26-5/29
High School
Day(s) Time
Date(s)
$15/$17 $15/$17 $15/$17
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
ADULT PROGRAMS Binge on Books: “Boys in the Boat” & Brew
BeMoved Dance
Join us from your home live at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course pub for a book club discussion of “Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans & Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown! If you loved Seabiscuit or Unbroken, if you were inspired by the US Hockey team’s “Miracle on Ice” triumph at the 1980 Olympics, or if you just love a good craft brew, join us to discover the dramatic story of the University of Washington’s rowing team of farmers, loggers, and shipyard builders that beat both elite rivals and Hitler’s rowing team to take gold at the 1936 Olympics. An irresistible story of beating the odds and finding hope during the Great Depression and WW2. Registration includes a 6-pack variety of craft beer (pick up details) but DOES NOT include a copy of the book, which may be purchased online in a variety of text or audio formats. This program is limited to participants 21 years or older. (CB) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28154 21+
F
Date(s)
7:00p-8:00p 5/29
Fee
BeMoved is a dance fitness experience deigned for adults of all movement abilities. This class begins with easy-tofollow therapeutic movements that integrate the upper and lower body. The musical theme of this class is World Beat Fusion. This is a contracted class; non-refundable. (LP) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28147 21+
T
Date(s)
12:45p-1:45p 5/19
Since we are experiencing a “Stay at Home” Order in Illinois, stress and weariness can become daily feelings. Yoga is a wonderful way to relax, restore flexibility, improve breathing, relieving stress and increase energy. If you are uncomfortable getting on the floor to exercise, this class is for you. Learn all the techniques with a few modifications so that you can relax comfortably in a chair. (LP) Code Age
Day(s) Time
28146 21+
W
Date(s)
Day(s) Time M W
Date(s)
9:15a-10:00a 5/11-5/25 9:15a-10:00a 5/13-6/3
Fee
10:00a-11a 5/20-5/27 $20
$15
Complete several series of 4 minute exercise sequences broken into intervals of 20 seconds of high intensity work followed by 10 seconds of rest to improve your cardiovascular endurance, strength, and balance. (CBr) 28198 16+ 28199 16+
$10
Chair Yoga
Tabata Challenge
Code Age
Fee
Fee $10 $15
Arlington Heights Park District | Register Online at ahpd.org
FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Class
Ages
Ballet Clap with Me! Animal Action Do the Robot Sleeping Ballerina Tap Beginning Intermediate Ballet Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Conditioning/Pointe Prep Jazz Battements Intermediate/Advanced Tap
3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 3-7 yrs 6-12 yrs 10-18 yrs 11-18 yrs 8-18 yrs 12-18 yrs
Class
Ages
Kids Karate Club
4-14 yrs
Videos Video Length 5 1 1 1 1 3 3 5 5 2 4
7-11 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 3 minutes 4 minutes 1-7 minutes 4-6 minutes 2-4 minutes 3-7 minutes 3-11 minutes 6-10 minutes
Videos Video Length 7
Short
Yes, Free! Please register for these free videos. Once registered we will email you a link to the videos and further instructions.
Instructor
Code
Miss Gillian Miss Jennie Miss Gillian Miss Jennie Miss Gillian Miss Gillian Miss Jennie Miss Ashley Miss Ashley Miss Gillian Miss Ashley
28181 28186 28184 28187 28185 28183 28188 28189 28191 28192 28190
Instructor
Code
Kelly Lena
28174
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