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Spring is when life’s alive in everything.

Springtime is here! After a long winter, spring brings improving weather, longer days, and fun programs and services at Bolingbrook Park District.

This fun and colorful book gives you a preview for late spring and summer camps, activities, and events at Bolingbrook Park District.

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Letter from the

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I wish you all the best!

Sincerely,

Ron Oestreich, Executive Director

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Table of Contents 6

Referendum Project Update

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Spring Events/Program Reminder & Summer Calendar

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Summer Camps

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A Career of Orchestrating Open Spaces for Recreation

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Uncover the Past, Explore the Present and Imagine the Future!

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Nature in Spring

Board of Commissioners Elected by the public and responsible for setting policy Title President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Commissioner 4

Name Jerry Hix Sue Vastalo Denise Allen Melissa McCloud Al Traczek

Email jhix@bolingbrookparks.org svastalo@bolingbrookparks.org dallen@bolingbrookparks.org mmccloud@bolingbrookparks.org atraczek@bolingbrookparks.org

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TRUST & SUPP Referendum Projects Update

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As responsible stewards of your tax dollars, we have developed a schedule and plan for the projects you entrusted us with.

The goal was to develop a schedule that will minimize disruption of regular park district activity during the completion of these projects.

The timeline below details the major activities planned in relation to the projects.

A more detailed schedule of activities can be found at

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February 19 Playground Design Community Feedback Session II

Replace Lily Cache Greenway, Poplar, Jaycee, Heritage, Remington Lakes, playgrounds

September Pelican Harbor Lazy River Island construction begins

Process to complete pathway connection begins

January Construction begins on the BRAC Renovation (Facility remains open)

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Replace Indian Chase Meadows, River Bend, Central, Indian Boundary & Plimmer playgrounds

Construction of pathway connection begins

2021

January BRAC Renovation completed

Replace Drafke, Ericson, Ivanhoe, Winston Woods playgrounds

Pathway connections completed

Replace Bradford, Community, Freedom, Sunset playgrounds

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Replace Balstrode, Century, The Forest playgrounds

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MARCH March 4 - Preschool Registration Open

March 9 - Quinceanera, Sweet 16, Cotillion Vendor Expo Shop for special items you’ll need for your big day.

- 12:30-4:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

March 11 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14) Make St. Patrick’s Day Treats.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

March 13 - Bolingbrook Park District Job Fair Put some FUN on your resume!

- 4:00-7:00 pm - Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge

March 15 - Early Bird Deadline for Spring Session III of Swim Lessons Parkie’s Babies, Stroke School, Swim School & Adult Lessons

March 16 - Maple Syrup Daze (all ages)

Learn the history of tapping trees and go out and see if the maple sap is flowing.

- 2:00-3:30 pm - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

March 23 - Little Black Dress Fitness Challenge Begins (adults) Lose weight, tone up and look good in that black dress.

March 24 - Swim Like a Mermaid (Ages 4-14) An adventure under the sea with mermaid-themed activities.

- 1:00-3:00 pm - Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park

March 25 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14) Make springtime bird nests & cookie pops.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

March 12 - Chicago Film Tour (adults)

A narrated tour checking out where movies have been filmed.

- 9:00 am-4:00 pm

March 17 - Cabin Fever Campfire (all ages)

Melt the frost from your nose around the campfire with tasty treats.

- 1:00-2:30 pm - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

March 28 - Mamma Mia at the Drury Lane Theatre (adults) The international megahit using the greatest songs of ABBA. - 10:30 am-5:00 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

For more information and registration details, please visit www.bolingbrookparks.org or refer to the 2019 Winter / Spring Guide.

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APRIL April 1 - School’s Out Teen Only Swim (ages 13-17) A pizza party at the pool for just the teens.

- Noon-3:00 pm - Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park

April 1 - Fishing Permits on Sale / Bait Shop Opens - Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm

April 2 - Macy’s Flower Show, History Tour & Lunch at the Walnut Room (adults) Learn how Macy’s has grown to be America’s largest department store.

- 10:00 am-5:00 pm

April 5 - Glitzy Girlz: A Date with a Unicorn! (ages 3-9 years with a parent)

Get a mini make-over - unicorn style.

- 6:00-7:15 pm - Annerino Community Center

April 6 - Have the Slime of Your Life with the Easter Bunny (ages 5-11 years)

Customize your slime to smell like marshmallow peeps, tulips, cotton candy and more.

- 1:00-2:00 pm - Annerino Community Center

April 8 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14 years) Make sweet treats.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

April 13 - Successful Vegetable Gardening (all ages) Learn from our experts on how to make your garden flourish.

- 11:00 am-Noon - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

April 13 - Trout Fishing Derby - Noon-3:00 pm - Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm

April 15 - Growing Season Begins at Community Garden Plots Plots are available for purchase!

- Hidden Oaks Conservation Area

April 9 - Chinese Dragon Lights Festival (adults) Explore the culture of China at Soldier Field.

- 3:30-10:00 pm

April 15 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14 years) Wear comfortable clothes and make bunny cakes.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

April 12 - Eco Tots Enjoy nature with your toddler, story and craft.

- 9:30-10:15 am - Hidden Oaks Nature Center PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

April 16 - Milwaukee Progressive Ethnic Meal (adults) See the Historic Third Ward, Art Museum, and North Shore Lighthouse.

- 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Gymnastics, Cheer & Ninja Spring session begins March 25 • Parent Tiny Tots • Parent/Tot Gymnastics • Preschool Tumbling • Preschool Gymnastics • Developmental Gymnastics • “More Bars” Class • Beginning Tumbling • Tumbling • Tumbling for Dancers & Cheerleaders • Bolingbrook Illusions Team • Cheerleading • Ninja (Begins April 2)

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Where the fun is!

April 18 - Otis’ Flashlight Egg Hunt (ages 4-11 years)

Search for eggs rain or shine. Bring your flashlight.

April 26 - Underground Chicago Pedway Tour (adults) Discover the “city below the city.”

- 9:00 am-4:00 pm

- 7:45 pm - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

April 19 - Parkie’s Egg Hunt (ages 3 months-12 years)

Hunt for candy-filled eggs at in the water.

- 9:00-11:30 am - Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park

April 24 - Road Rally Registration Deadline (adults) An adventure for 4-6 of your closest friends. Drive around and solve clues.

April 27 - Cheerleading Informational Meeting, Demo & Try-Outs - 4:00 pm - Annerino Community Center

April 28-May 3 - Week of the Young Child Free family events celebrating early learning, young children, teachers and families.

Early Childhood Programs

April 29 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14) Make spring garden pudding cups.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

April 30 - Pelican Pass Membership Early Bird Deadline Last day to save $100 for a family of four on summer fun.

MAY May 1 - Summer Student Fitness Memberships Available

May 4 - Sssssnakes! (all ages) Learn all about snake adaptations and make a snake craft. Visit with Slithers and White Snake.

- Noon-12:30 pm - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

May 4 - Rootbeer Stand Entrepreneur Workshop (ages 7-13 years)

Create a business plan for your very own root beer stand.

- 1:00-2:00 pm - Annerino Community Center

Spring session begins April 22 • Little Learners 1-5 • Wild Ones • Senses in Action • Mini Math • Before ABC’s • Saturday Play Dates • Eating a Rainbow • Brain Games • Outdoor Art

May 6 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14 years) Make Mother’s Day treats.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

May 10 - Eco Tots Enjoy nature with your toddler with a story and craft.

- 9:30-10:15 am - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

May 15 - Southwest Michigan Wine Tour (adults) Taste the area’s wineries via a luxury bus - 8:00 am-7:00 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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May 20 - Early Bird Deadline for Session I of Swim Lessons Parkie’s Babies, Stroke School, Swim School & Adult Lessons

May 20 - Kathy’s Delicious Treats (Ages 6-14 years) Make Memorial Day Appetizers.

- 5:00-6:30 pm - Annerino Community Center

May 25 - Pelican Harbor Outdoor Aquatic Park Opening Day Fee: $5; w/resident ID: $1 - Noon-6:00 pm

JUNE

Adult Programs Spring session begins March 31 • • • • • • •

Strength Ballet Chicago Style Stepping Ballroom Dance Advanced Ballroom Dance Just Stretching Drawing Class Water Color & Sketching Basics Workshop • Beginner Stained Glass Workshop • Ceramic Flower Pots

May 18 - Insect Safari (all ages) Interact with bugs of all shapes and sizes.

- 1:00-1:45 pm - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

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Spring Wreath Adult Karate Tae Kwon Do Modern Arnis Filipino Martial Arts Adult Tennis Men’s Masters 12” Softball League Co-Rec 12” Softball Leagues Men’s 12” Softball Leagues Restorative Yoga

May 19 - May Dance Concert Rise or Shine, It’s Dancing Time!

- 2:00 pm - Bolingbrook High School

May 18- May Dance Concert Rise or Shine, It’s Dancing Time!

May 19 - Forest Therapy Walk Connect with nature with Retta, our Forest Therapy Guide.

-2:00 pm & 6:00 pm - Bolingbrook High School

- 1:00-3:00 pm - James S. Boan Woods Pavilion

June 1 - DanceForce Placement Auditions (ages 5 years & up) Dancers that are interested in Performance or Competitive Team must attend auditions. *Time Based on Age - Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex.

June 1-2 - Spring Family Campout Celebrate the beginning of summer with a night hike, activities and a sleepover.

- 4:00 pm-8:00 am - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

June 5 - Wednesday Walkers Begins Meet at Hidden Lakes and walk the conservation area every Wednesday until October 30.

- 8:00 am

June 5 - Summer Concert Series - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 7:30-9:00 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Youth Programs Spring session begins April 15 • Next Gen Artists • Hocus Pocus • Group Piano Lessons • Checkmate Chess • Lego Engineering Academy • Lego Robotics Academy • Stem Learn to Program • Let’s Build It - Chain Reactions in Action!

• After School Science Made Fun • Kids X-treme Sports Conditioning • Quick Start Tennis • Beginner & Youth Tennis • Pre-Karate • Youth Karate • Parent/Child Karate • Tae Kwon Do • Modern Arnis Filipino Martial Arts • Homeschool Drawing Artists • Homeschool PE • Little Geckos • Strength on the Rocks • Parent/Tot Monkey Climbers • Teen Climbing 101 • Teen Photography

June 7 - Visit Your Local Park - Indian Chase Meadows (525 Pheasant Chase Dr.) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

June 12 - Summer Concert Series - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 7:30-9:00 pm

June 14 - Visit Your Local Park

June 19 - Summer Concert Series - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 7:30-9:00 pm

June 20 - Movie Nights: “Lego Movie 2” - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 8:15 pm

- Sunset Park (1500 Waterside Dr.) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

June 15 - Catfish Fishing Derby

June 22 - Nature Fest (all ages) Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hidden Oaks Nature Center.

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June 26 - Summer Concert Series - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 7:30-9:00 pm

June 28 - Visit Your Local Park June 21 - Visit Your Local Park

- Indian Boundary Park (990 W. Boughton Rd) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

- 4:00-7:00 pm - Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm

June 24 - Early Bird Deadline for Session II of Swim Lessons Parkie’s Babies, Stroke School, Swim School & Adult Lessons

- 10:00 am-2:00 pm - Hidden Oaks Nature Center

- Winston Woods (200 Winston Dr.) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

June 29 - Pelican Harbor Members Only Midnight Swim Free to members. Swim after hours for an additional 5 hours.

- 7:00-Midnight

www.bolingbrookparks.org

JULY July 3 - Summer Concert Series - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 7:30-9:00 pm

July 5 - Visit Your Local Park

July 13 - Parkie’s Pool Party - Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park - Noon-6:00 pm

June 18 - Movie Nights: “The Grinch” - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 8:15 pm

- Remington Lakes Sports Complex (811 W. Remington Blvd.)

- 10:00 am-12:30 pm

July 19 - Visit Your Local Park July 10 - Summer Concert Series

July 12 - Visit Your Local Park - Wipfler Park (549 Rockhurst) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

August 24 - Parkie’s Famous 5K/10K & Kids Fun Dash Run, walk, or push a stroller! Make it a family event with a post-race party!

- 8:00-11:00 am - Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

SEPTEMBER - Champions Park (1600 Firethorn) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

- Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 7:30-9:00 pm

AUGUST

September 21 - Catfish Fishing Derby - 4:00-7:00 pm - Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm

July 26 - Visit Your Local Park - Central Park (201 Recreation Dr.) - 10:00 am-12:30 pm

July 29 - Movie Nights: “Spider Man: Into the Spiderverse” - Village of Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center - 8:15 pm

September 28 - Fall Fest: An Explosion of Color - 3:00-7:00 pm - Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

SportsKids Spring session begins April 8 • Adult & Tot T-Ball Training • Adult & Tot Soccer • Tiny Tot Olympics • Little Dribblers • Mini Soccer • Pee Wee Soccer N’ Futsal • Spring Instructional T-Ball • T-Ball Training • 3-on-3 Recreational Basketball • 3-on-3 Recreational Soccer • Youth Basketball Skills • Youth Track & Field • Youth Volleyball Skills

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Spring Break Camps & Clinics Spring session begins April 15 • Nature Spring Break Camp • Lego Robotics/Stem Spring Break Camp • Spring Break Multi-Sport Mania Camp • Soccer Skills Clinic • Basketball Skills Clinic • Volleyball Skills Clinic

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A Career of Orchestrating Open Spaces for Recreation Conductor Jim Patula

By Justin Waters

A conductor of orchestra normally stands with their back to the audience. They know every note that each instrument plays, when they’re supposed to play it and how it works in the overall sound of the orchestra. Their face is rarely seen, but the audience knows that they’re there.

They can hear and see all of the movement as a result, but what leads to that point is the hard work and careful planning of the conductor. To Bolingbrook Park District, that person for the last 30 years has been Jim Patula.

In 1990, Bolingbrook began to see immense growth. The population grew from 41,000 to over 75,000 in just 18 years.

In that time, Bolingbrook Park District saw exponential growth of its own. Behind all of it, stands Jim Patula, Superintendent of Parks, Planning & Loss

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At the time, most playgrounds were just iron/pipe work equipment in the lawn or in a sand lot area. Rotary Park raised the bar for parks in Bolingbrook by adding accessibility features for those with disabilities, had safety surfacing and was the largest playground in town.

Of those 47 new playgrounds, Rotary Park holds a special place in Jim’s heart.

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nating, safety checks and so on.

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2003 First Skate Park at Indian Boundary Park

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Welcome to

Bolingbrook Park District Camps!

Where the fun is this summer!

Bolingbrook Park District offers camps for every age, interest and ability. If you’re a returning camper, we’re happy to have you back! If you’re new to our camps, we hope you find something in the coming pages that will make your summer the most memorable one yet!

Why Bolingbrook Park District camps?

• Learn at one of our engineering/robotics camps • Explore at Hidden Oaks Nature Camp • Travel on our Field Trips at Camp Alotta Fun • Swim at Pelican Harbor • Frienships will be built at every camp • Variety of camps are offered, so you don’t have to do the same thing every week • Camps are safe and fun

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Summer Camps... So many choices!

CAMP

AGES

TIME

DAYS

LOCATION

SWIM

TRIPS

PAGE

Camp Alotta Fun

1st-9th grade

9:00 am-4:00 pm

M-F

ACC

Yes

Yes

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Camp Alotta Fun

1st-9th grade

9:00 am-4:00 pm

M/W/F

ACC

Yes

Yes

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Camp Alotta Fun Sunrise

1st-9th grade

7:00-9:00 am

M-F

ACC

No

No

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Camp Alotta Fun Sunset

1st-9th grade

4:00-6:00 pm

M-F

ACC

No

No

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Camp Alotta Fun Sunrise

1st-9th grade

7:00-9:00 am

M/W/F

ACC

No

No

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Camp Alotta Fun Sunset

1st-9th grade

4:00-6:00 pm

M/W/F

ACC

No

No

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Voyagers Nature Camp

6-7

9:00 am-3:00 pm

M-F

OAKS

No

No

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No

No

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Trekkers Nature Camp

8-10

9:00 am-3:00 pm

M-F

OAKS

Explorers Nature Camp

11-13

9:00 am-3:00 pm

M-F

OAKS

No

No

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Nature 3-Day Camp

6-13

9:00 am-3:00 pm

TU-TH

OAKS

No

No

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Eco Sunset Nature Camp

6-13

3:00-5:00 pm

M-F

OAKS

No

No

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Eco Sunset Nature Camp

6-13

3:00-5:00 pm

TU-TH

OAKS

No

No

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Camp Stepping Stones

3-5

9:15 am-12:15 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

Yes

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Lunchbox Club

5-7

9:15 am-1:15 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

Yes

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STEM Summer Camp

5-14

9:00 am-Noon

M-W

BRAC

No

No

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Ceramics Camp

7-14

9:30-11:00 am

M/W/F

ACC

No

No

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Next Gen Artists Camp

7-15

9:30-11:00 am

M/TU/TH

ACC

No

No

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Build Your Droid

7-9

9:00 am-Noon

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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Game of Drones

9-12

12:30-3:30 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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Steam Academy

5-6

9:00 am-Noon

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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Fly With Me: Rockets

7-9

12:30-3:30 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

No

Bionic Bike

9-15

9:00 am-3:00 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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Wizarding World Adventure

7-9

9:00 am-Noon

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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Wizarding World Adventure

9-12

12:30-3:30 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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App Incubator

12-15

9:00 am-3:00 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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Gold Medal Gymnastics Camp

6-12

Noon-3:00 pm

W-F

ACC

No

No

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Storm Pre-Team Skills Camp

5-18

10:00 am-1:00 pm

W/TH

ACC

No

No

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Cheerleading Skills Camp

5-18

10:00 am-2:00 pm

M/TU

ACC

No

No

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5 Star Soccer Camp

5-13

9:00 am-Noon

M-F

BRAC

No

No

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5 Star Soccer Camp

5-13

1:00-4:00 pm

M-F

BRAC

No

No

Pee Wee Olympics N’ Arts Camp

3-6

9:30-11:30 am

M/W

BRAC

No

No

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Pee Wee Olympics N’ Arts Camp

3-6

9:30-11:30 am

TU/TH

BRAC

No

No

35

Lil’ Hoopsters Camp

3-6

11:00 am-Noon

TU/TH

BRAC

No

No

35

Lil’ Hoopsters Camp

3-6

9:00-10:00 am

M/W

BRAC

No

No

35

Pee Wee Soccer Camp

3-6

10:00-11:00 am

TH/TH

BRAC

No

No

35

Pee Wee Soccer Camp

3-6

9:00-10:00 am

M/W

BRAC

No

No

35

Super Sluggers T-Ball Camp

3-6

9:00-10:00 am

TH/TH

BRAC

No

No

35

Super Sluggers T-Ball Camp

3-6

11:00 am-Noon

M/W

BRAC

No

No

35

M-F

Pelican Harbor

Yes

Yes

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Parkie’s Harbor Heroes Camp

8-14

8:30 am-3:00 pm

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2019 Camp Alotta Fun Summer Day Camp

Summer Day Camp is located at the Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Dr.) OUTDOOR AMENITIES: • Two playgrounds, with more in walking distance • Two pavilions with washrooms • T-ball and softball fields • Tennis courts • Basketball courts • Skate park • Acres of green space

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INDOOR AMENITIES: • More rooms = more space for structured activities and protection against weather • Climbing Wall • Dedicated space for arts & crafts • Dedicated space available for camper down time and parent meetings • Use of BJ Ward Elementary School for extra gym

CAMP ALOTTA FUN

(Campers entering 1st Grade through 9th Grade) Campers participate in weekly themed activities that will include arts and crafts, games, sports, music, nature, swimming, climbing wall and field trips. Campers will be placed in groups by grade. The 8th-9th grade campers have additional mini-trips geared just for them. Several of our counselors are certified teachers or college students working toward degrees in education or recreation. Camp meets rain or shine. Campers should bring a sack lunch with a drink each day. Child must be entering specified grade to participate in this program

CAMP ALOTTA FUN

SUNRISE/SUNSET EXTENDED CAMP

Different activities will be structured depending on the number of participants and their energy level.

Parents can register for Sunrise session (7:00-9:00 am), Sunset session (4:00-6:00 pm) or both.

Participants must be enrolled in the day camp program to participate in this extended camp program.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION A $5 discount for each additional child in the same family will be given upon registration.

When registering for the M/W/F camp, please note that these are the only 3 days that campers may attend camp. Alternative scheduling cannot be accommodated.

A $100 discount will be given for registering and paying up front for all 10 weeks of camp. A $150 discount will be given for each sibling in the same household being registered for all 10 weeks of camp.

HOW TO REGISTER: 1. Choose M-F or M/W/F (and extended option) 2. Choose age level 3. Choose camp session (G-Code) 4. Match code – ex. 203124-G01 (weekly session code goes here) No registrations will be accepted after noon the Friday before the session begins.

Calendars At the beginning of each session, you will receive a Day Camp calendar with an overview of the session’s activities. Please take time to read the calendar so that your child is prepared for the day’s activities.

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CAMP ALOTTA FUN (MONDAY-FRIDAY) Camp

Early Bird Fee w/Res ID

Fee w/Res ID

Code

Entering 1st Grade Entering 2nd Grade Entering 3rd Grade Entering 4th Grade Entering 5th Grade Entering 6th or 7th Grade Entering 8th or 9th Grade

$158/$105 $158/$105 $158/$105 $158/$105 $158/$105 $158/$105 $158/$105

$183/$130 $183/$130 $183/$130 $183/$130 $183/$130 $183/$130 $183/$130

203111-G__ 203112-G__ 203113-G__ 203114-G__ 203115-G__ 203116-G__ 203118-G__

Location: Annerino Community Center Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

CAMP ALOTTA FUN (MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY) Camp

Early Bird Fee w/Res ID

Fee w/Res ID

Code

Entering 1st Grade Entering 2nd Grade Entering 3rd Grade Entering 4th Grade Entering 5th Grade Entering 6th or 7th Grade Entering 8th or 9th Grade

$104/$69 $104/$69 $104/$69 $104/$69 $104/$69 $104/$69 $104/$69

$129/$94 $129/$94 $129/$94 $129/$94 $129/$94 $129/$94 $129/$94

203121-G__ 203122-G__ 203123-G__ 203124-G__ 203125-G__ 203126-G__ 203128-G__

Location: Annerino Community Center Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:00 am-4:00 pm

EXTENDED CAMP Extended Camp Sunrise Sunset Sunrise Sunset

Day M-F M-F M/W/F M/W/F

Time 7:00-9:00 am 4:00-6:00 pm 7:00-9:00 am 4:00-6:00 pm

Fee w/Res ID $51/$34 $51/34 $36/$24 $36/$24

Code 203150-G__ 203151-G__ 203152-G__ 203153-G__

CAMP SESSIONS G-Code series G01 G02 G03 G04 G05 G06 G07 G08 G09 G10

Dates June 3–June 7 June 10–June 14 June 17–June 21 June 24–June 28 July 1-July 5 July 8–July 12 July 15-July 19 July 22–July 26 July 29-August 2 August 5-August 9

Early Bird Deadline May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29

No Camp: July 4 (the 5-day program will be discounted) Key Contact: Kathy Hassert 22

No registration after noon on this date May 31 June 7 June 14 June 21 June 28** July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 August 2

Nature Summer Camp VOYAGERS

(6-7 years),

TREKKERS (8-10 years), EXPLORERS (11-13 years)rs)

Trek through the great outdoors to discover Illinoisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; amazing habitats and the plants and animals that call them home. Investigate trees and flowers, while searching for insects, animals and ecosystems! Get your feet wet while exploring wetland habitats and the creatures that live there.

Campers are required to bring a lunch, snack and refillable water bottle daily.

Week Date

Theme

1

June 3-7

2

June 10-14

3

June 17-21

Nature Pirates Myths & Magical Creatures S.T.E.M.

4

June 24-28

5

July 1-5

Animal Adventures Dig into Dirt

6

July 8-12

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Early Bird Fee w/Res ID Voyagers Fee w/Res ID Code $110/$156 $135/$181 300210G01 $110/$156 $135/$181 300210G02

Trekkers Code 300211G01 300211G02

Explorers Code 300212G01 300212G02

June 10

$110/$156

$135/$181

June 17

$110/$156

$135/$181

June 24

$88/$125

$108/$145

Paleo Quest July 1

$110/$156

$135/$181

July 15-19

Nature CSI

$110/$156

$135/$181

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July 22-26

Wacky Water July 15

$110/$156

$135/$181

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July 29-Aug 2 Nature Jams July 22

$110/$156

$135/$181

10

Aug 5-9

$110/$156

$135/$181

300211G03 300211G04 300211G05 300211G06 300211G07 300211G08 300211G09 300211G10

300212G03 300212G04 300212G05 300212G06 300212G07 300212G08 300212G09 300212G10

Wilderness Survival

Early Bird Deadline May 27 June 3

July 8

July 29

300210G03 300210G04 300210G05 300210G06 300210G07 300210G08 300210G09 300210G10

*Fees will be prorated due to no camp July 4.

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Key Contact: Melinda Weaver

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NATURE 3-DAY CAMP

Interested in a shorter week of nature camp? Register for the 3 day camp which runs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week. Sunset is also available for three days.

Week Date 1

June 3-7

Early Bird Theme Deadline May 27 Nature Pirates

2

June 10-14

June 3

3

June 17-21

June 10

4

June 24-28

June 17

5

July 1-5

6

Myths & Magical Creatures S.T.E.M.

Early Bird Fee w/Res ID Voyagers Fee w/Res ID Code $70/$96 $95/$121 300220G01 $70/$96 $95/$121 300220G02

Trekkers Code 300221G01 300221G02

Explorers Code 300222G01 300222G02

$70/$96

$95/$121

300221G03 300221G04 300221G05 300221G06 300221G07 300221G08 300221G09 300221G10

300222G03 300222G04 300222G05 300222G06 300222G07 300222G08 300222G09 300222G10

$70/$96

$95/$121

June 24

Animal Adventures Dig into Dirt

$70/$96

$95/$121

July 8-10

July 1

Paleo Quest

$70/$96

$95/$121

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July 15-19

July 8

Nature CSI

$70/$96

$95/$121

8

July 22-26

July 15

Wacky Water

$70/$96

$95/$121

9

July 29-Aug 2 July 22

Nature Jams

$70/$96

$95/$121

10

Aug 5-9

Wilderness Survival

$70/$96

$95/$121

July 29

Day: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center Key Contact: Melinda Weaver

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300220G03 300220G04 300220G05 300220G06 300220G07 300220G08 300220G09 300220G10

ECO SUNSET CAMP

Age 6-13 years Working or busy parents help is available. Your camper can enjoy extra activities after camp is over.

Parents who enroll their campers in Sunset camp have the option to pick up their child any time within the additional hours. Participants must be enrolled in an Eco-Camp to participate in extended care.

Week 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 10

Date June 3-7 June 3-7 June 10-14 June 10-14 June 17-21 June 17-21 June 24-28 June 24-28 July 1-5 July 1-5 July 8-12 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2 July 29-Aug 2 Aug 5-9 Aug 5-9

Day M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F TU-TH M-F T-TH

Fee w/Res ID $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $24/ $32 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35 $30/ $40 $25/ $35

Code 300219-G01 300229-G01 300219-G02 300229-G02 300219-G03 300229-G03 300219-G04 300229-G04 300219-G05 300229-G05 300219-G06 300229-G06 300219-G07 300229-G07 300219-G08 300229-G08 300219-G09 300229-G09 300219-G10 300229-G10

Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Location: Hidden Oaks Nature Center Key Contact: Melinda Weaver

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CAMP STEPPING STONES

Ages 3-5 years (Entering Preschool) Camp Stepping Stones is a great way to add structure to the summer. This program encourages development of math, science, art, and reading concepts through the use of outdoor exploration.

Children will take a field trip to Parkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oasis each week. Children must be toilet trained by the first day of class.

Week

Code

June 3-7 June 10-14 June 17-21 June 24-28 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2 Aug 5-9

215101-G01 215101-G02 215101-G03 215101-G04 215101-G05 215101-G06 215101-G07 215101-G08 215101-G09

Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Time: 9:15 am-12:15 pm Fee: $174 w/Resident ID: $120 Key Contact: Kathy Hassert

LUNCHBOX CLUB

Ages 5-7 years (Entering Kindergarten-Second Grade) Lunchbox Club is a class that allows children to grow in the areas of math, science, reading, and writing through cooking, science experiments, and art creations. Each session includes going on field trips such as Visit Your Local Library, Parkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oasis, Isle La Cache, in which the parents are responsible for providing transportation. Each day ends with children eating lunch with their friends.

Children should bring their lunch labeled with their name.

Week

Code

June 17-21 June 24-28 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2

215105-G01 215105-G02 215105-G03 215105-G04 215105-G05 215105-G06

Time: 9:15 am-1:15 pm Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $202 w/Resident ID: $135 Key Contact: Kathy Hassert

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STEM SUMMER CAMP

Ages 5-14 years Robotics, Engineering, and coding all in one!! This medley of activities offers Chasewood Learningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s STEM classes all in one week! Each day students will learn a new STEM discipline including creating interactive stories, games and animations, building and programming robots and building engineering models. At the end of the session, students receive a gift. Students should bring a snack each day.

Date June 17-19 July 15-17 Aug 5-7

Code 200322-G05 200322-G06 200322-G07

Deadline Jun 11 Jul 9 Jul 30

Day: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Time: 9:00 am-Noon Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $189 w/Resident ID: $126 Instructor: Chasewood Learning Key Contact: Christy Sorenson

CERAMICS CAMP

Ages 7-14 years Pop into this exciting camp and use your individuality and creativity with ceramics. Learn basic decorating techniques in a fun and relaxing atmosphere and create two ceramic keepsakes to call your own. Pre-fired pieces mean anyone can join in, and no level of artistic experience is required.

Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:30-11:00 am Location: Annerino Community Center Fee: $81 200314-G25 w/Resident ID: $54 Date: July 15,17,19 Instructor: Maureen Cloud Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: June 30 Key Contact: Christy Sorenson

NEXT GEN ARTISTS CAMP

Ages 7-15 years Discover your talents! Experiment with different media! Have fun trying different artistic styles.

There is no right or wrong in practicing your sketching skills! Learn to appreciate art as a form of expression. No artistic experience is required. No need to invest in expensive supplies - a sketching pad, pencils and creativity is all you need! Child must be age specified by the first day of class.

Date June 24-27 July 22-25

Code 200314-G05 200314-G06

Registration Deadline June 19 July 17

Day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:30-11:00 am Location: Annerino Community Center Fee: $59 w/Resident ID: $39 Instructor: Kathy Storch Key Contact: Christy Sorenson 27

BUILD YOUR DROID

Ages 7-9 years Dive into learning all about robots! Discover the difference between autonomous robots and other machines. You will assemble your own droid by bringing together a 3D-printed chassis, an Arduino micro-computer, sensors, and other materials. Spend time learning about the electronic components will program their droid to move. To express their creative sides, the TinkRers will complete some pretty cool Star Wars themed artwork as well, and they will learn a lot about our galaxy by comparing real planets to Star Wars planets.

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-Noon Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $375 200328-G20 w/Resident ID: $269 Date: June 10-14 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: June 2

GAME OF DRONES

Ages 9-12 years Spend an epic week designing, building, and flying your very own quadcopter. Learn the science of flight as you design a drone to achieve compromises between speed, acrobatics and stability.

Learn the basic components needed to make a drone how the parts work together to enable flight.

Customize your drone through the use CNC milling. Exercise your creativity and problem-solving skills while building and customizing zing ng their quadcopters quadcopters.. At the th he end ro one home! of camp, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to take your drone Day: Monday-Friday Time: 12:30-3:30 pm Location: Bolingbrook Recreation n & Aquatic Complex Fee: $375 200328-G21 21 1 w/Resident ID: $269 Date: June 10-14 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: June 2

Please Note: At the end of these camps, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get to take your project home!

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STEAM ACADEMY

Ages 5-6 years This camp lets students engage in science, technology, engineering, arts & math! Participate in fundamental learning activities, and then apply their learnings to build a final. Learn about light mixing and how to change the colors of programmable LED. Campers will use Arduino microcomputers to control an ultrasonic sensor to make their projects interactive. Use sandpaper, paint and other art supplies to customize a wooden template and complete other cool art projects.

Students will code their electric art to light up, play different sounds, and even move!

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-Noon Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $375 200328-G22 w/Resident ID: $299 Date: July 8-12 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: June 30

FLY WITH ME: ROCKETS

Ages 7-9 years Have a blast as you build and launch your very own fully-functional and reusable rockets. You will assemble all of the pieces of a rocket kit, personalize them using paint and vinyl, and then watch as they soar over 500 feet in the air! Learn the history of space flight and the science behind Newtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Laws and how they allow a rocket to lift off the ground. We will attach a camera to an instructor rocket to see the view from the air!

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 12:30-3:30 pm Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $375 200328-G23 w/Resident ID: $299 Date: July 8-12 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: June 30

BIONIC BIKE

Ages 9-15 years Students will bring their bikes to camp and give them some amazing capabilities, like a speedometer, alarm, and add an LED flashlight to ride safely at night. Students will learn how to wire it together and program it themselves. They will securely attach the device to their bikes and will take it home at the end of the week! Please bring a lunch and snack each day to camp.

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $575 200328-G24 w/Resident ID: $499 Date: July 8-12 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: June 30 29 9

WIZARDING WORLD ADVENTURE

Ages 7-12 years Come see what it would be like to be a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!

Students will use science, technology, and their creativity to bring the wizarding world found in the popular book and movie series Harry Potter to life! Construct a working Goblet of Fire to react when something is placed into the goblet. Attend Potions Class and learn about the chemistry involved in making bubbling, color changing, and temperature changing “magic potions.” Finally, the students will get to see the magic Invisibility Cloak become a reality!

Age

Time

Code

7-9 9-12

9:00 am-Noon 12:30-3:30 pm

200328-G25 200328-G26

Day: Monday-Friday Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $375 w/Resident ID: $269 Date: July 29-August 2 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: July 21

APP INCUBATOR Ages 12-15 years Learn amazing skills in the fundamentals of building mobile applications using an interactive development environment called MIT App Inventor. Kids can create apps by dragging and dropping elements such as buttons, pictures and characters into place on an empty canvas.

We’ll learn to add coding blocks to bring our apps to life so that they respond to touch, play sounds and show animations. By the end of this camp, they will have the experience necessary to create apps on their own.

Day: Monday-Friday Time: 9:00 am-3:00 pm Location: Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Fee: $575 200328-G27 w/Resident ID: $499 Date: July 29-Aug 2 Instructor: TinkRworks Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson Registration Deadline: July 21

Please Note: At the end of these camps, you’ll get to take your project home!

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Athletic Camps GOLD MEDAL GYMNASTICS CAMP

Ages 6-12 years This gymnastics camp is for all children who want to learn skills on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor in a safe, fun and controlled atmosphere. We also incorporate some exciting games in between events along with a healthy snack to keep their energy level up. Whether this is your first class or you want to sharpen your skills, this is the camp for you!

Day: Wednesday-Friday Time: 12:00–3:00 pm Location: Annerino Community Center Fee: $99 w/Resident ID: $66 211102-G01 Date: June 12, 13 and 14 Instructor: Gymnastics Staff Key Contact: Maureen Franzen

STORM PRE-TEAM SKILLS CAMP

Ages 5-18 years This camp is two days of action-packed cheerleading fun! Time will be divided between jump drills, tumbling, stunt work and team bonding games. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle. Please wear athletic clothes, hair tied back, gym shoes and no jewelry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fine tune or grow your cheerleading skills!

Day: Wednesday, Thursday Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Location : Annerino Community Center Fee: $90 211101-G01 w/Resident ID:$60 Date: June 5-6 Instructor: Cheer Staff Key Contact: Maureen Franzen

CHEERLEADING SKILLS CAMP

Ages 5-18 years This camp is two days of action-packed cheerleading fun! Time will be divided between jump drills, jump demos, tumbling, stunt work and a closer game. Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.

Snack concessions and beverages will be available for a nominal cost. Parents, you are welcome to attend their show on June 11 from 1:35-1:55pm. Please wear athletic clothes, hair tied back, gym shoes and no jewelry. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to fine tune or grow your cheerleading skills!

Day: Monday and Tuesday Time: 10:00 am-2:00 pm Location : Annerino Community Center Fee: $40 211101-G02 Date: June 10-11 Instructor: Cheer Staff Key Contact: Maureen Franzen

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5 STAR SOCCER CAMPS Ages 5-13 years Welcome to a fresh, enthusiastic approach to teaching youth soccer! The quality of our staff is among the best around, building on fundamental technique, while creating an atmosphere that unlocks the game within each child. Our curriculum is designed for success, presenting the most current information in the game today, delivered in a positive, enjoyable environment for learning from remarkable coaches in youth soccer. Make Your Move to Improve! You do not need to enroll in session I to take session II. Session Time I 9:00 am-Noon II 1:00-4:00 pm

Date June 10-14 July 15-19

Code 200570-G01 200570-G02

Deadline June 3 July 8

Day: Monday-Friday Location: Volunteer Park South Fee:187 w/Resident ID: $125 Instructor: Michael Wiggins & 5 Star Soccer Camp Staff Key Contact: Christy Sorenson

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PEE WEE OLYMPICS Nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ARTS CAMP

Ages 3-6 years Youngsters will practice running, jumping, kicking, throwing and balancing as they play the Olympic sports of soccer, basketball, volleyball (use beach balls), track & field, and more as well as participate in a Mini Olympics Games tournament. Various arts will be explored such as storytelling, drawing, drama games, and crafts. Bring a water bottle and nut free snack each day of camp.

Day M/W TU/TH

Date Jun 3-Jun 26 Jul 9-Aug 1

Time 9:30-11:30 am 9:30-11:30 am

Location BRAC BRAC

Fee w/Res ID $162/$108 $162/$108

Code 200528-G01 200528-G02

Key Contact: Christy Sorenson

LILâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; HOOPSTERS CAMP

Ages 3-6 years All of you Bulls fans that want to learn the game of basketball should check out this camp. An introduction to basketball, this camp offers simple drills to teach players the rules of the game, ball handling, passing and defense. Games will be played to help participants learn teamwork and sportsmanship. Bring a water bottle.

Day TU/TH M/W

Date Jun 4-27 Jul 8-Jul 31

Time 11:00 am-Noon 9:00-10:00 am

Location BRAC BRAC

Fee w/Res ID $81/$54 $81/$54

Code 200528-G06 200528-G07

Key Contact: Christy Sorenson

PEE WEE SOCCER CAMP

Ages 3-6 years Learn the basics of passing, dribbling, shooting and defense in this exciting soccer camp. Children will have the opportunity to focus on fundamental skill instruction in a relaxed setting. Teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized through fun games, competitions and challenging skill-building activities that will captivate and enlighten your young players. Bring a water bottle.

Day TU/TH M/W

Date Jun 4-27 Jul 8-Jul 31

Time 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:00 am

Location BRAC BRAC

Fee w/Res ID $81/$54 $81/$54

Code 200528-G11 200528-G12

Key Contact: Christy Sorenson

SUPER SLUGGERS T-BALL CAMP

Ages 3-6 years Learn the baseball/softball fundamentals of batting, base running, catching and throwing from an experienced staff of sports lovers and teachers. Using safe and developmentally appropriate equipment, core components of t-ball are learned through a series of fun games and activities designed to reinforce fundamental skills and incorporate game situations. Bring your mitt and water bottle.

Day TU/TH M/W

Date Jun 4-27 Jul 8-Jul 31

Time 9:00-10:00 am 11:00 am-Noon

Location BRAC BRAC

Fee w/Res ID $81/$54 $81/$54

Code 200528-G16 200528-G17

Key Contact: Christy Sorenson 33 3

PARKIEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HARBOR HEROES SUMMER CAMP

Ages 8-14 years Have you ever wondered what it is like to work at Pelican Harbor? Come find out first hand. Get a behind the scenes training of a lifeguard, build on swim skills with a daily swim lesson, and have fun at summer camp! Campers will go on a new Aqua-venture every Friday. Campers will need to bring a lunch each day of camp and a refillable water bottle. Campers can use the concession stand. This camp runs rain or shine. Campers are also required to bring a backpack containing a towel, swim suit, and sun screen.

On Friday, camp will run until 4:00 pm to allow for travel time to and from the Aqua-ventures.

A typical day for a Harbor Hero includes a swimming lesson from 8:30-9:10 am. After the lesson, the campers meet the counselor within the waterpark and participate in activities to learn lifeguard skills and techniques in preparation to compete in the IPRA Junior Lifeguard Games. That event runs into the evening hours. After the week of Lifeguard Games, campers learn about other operational aspects of Pelican Harbor.

Day

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M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F M-F

8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm 8:30-3:00pm

Early Bird Fee w/Res ID $200/$160 $200/$160 $200/$160 $200/$160 $159/$128 $200/$160 $200/$160 $200/$160 $200/$160 $200/$160

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Fee w/Res ID

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$205/$165 $205/$165 $205/$165 $205/$165 $164/$132 $205/$165 $205/$165 $205/$165 $205/$165 $205/$165

June 3-7 June 10-14 June 17-21 June 24-28 July 1-5 July 8-12 July 15-19 July 22-26 July 29-Aug 2 Aug 5-9

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Early Bird Deadline May 20 May 27 June 3 June 10 June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22

HOURS OF OPERATION M-F 5:00 am-10:00 pm SA 7:00 am-8:00 pm* SU 7:00 am-6:00 pm

Memberships Start at Just $22

*Aquatic Hot Tub not available on Saturdays after 6:00 pm

We’re right here to serve all your health and wellness needs with two fitness centers!

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex 200 South Lindsey Lane 630.739.1705

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Your Community Fitness Center • Fitness is more than burning calories and building muscle. It’s the physical results and sense of wellness that comes from being with friends, improving your health and living a complete life.

• • We’re more than a fitness center. We’re a partner in a journey to your better self. We like to have fun along the way - jump into one of our many events and themed monthly contests and prizes designed to give back to our members.

• • Friendly, accommodating staff, excellent group exercise and aqua fitness options, and affordable memberships make LifeStyles your community fitness center.

• Affordable options that include fitness, open play y • Access to two full-sized gyms and aquatics - truly an option for everyone!

• Free guest passes • Free personal training strategy session • Group Fitness & Aquatic Fitness Classes Facilities of the Bolingbrook Park District . b o l i n g b r o o k p a r k s . o r g 35

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grouchy, but for the most part, he’ll be happy to welcome you to into the building. He’s a turtle. A Red-Eared Slider to be exact. Since this is an article about nature, it would be very remiss if I didn’t mention the [KQMV\QÅK VIUM Trachemys Scripta Elegans. Basically, he’s a semiaquatic turtle, belonging to the family Emydidae. If you want to learn more, I suggest you go the center and talk to Faith Gebert, Hidden Oaks Operation Assistant.

Faith has been with the park district since Hidden Oaks Nature Center opened back in 2009. She’s seen just about

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every person, critter, or creature that has walked through the doors in its 10-year history.

After you visit Paddlefoot, she’s your next stop. Faith joined the team after seeing an advertisement in the local paper for a receptionist at the nature center. She has kids of her own that grew up in Bolingbrook experiencing nature. It only made sense to her to give back to the community and give other people the opportunity to bring their kids into nature just as she did.

“This was the job I was always meant to do. I feel it’s important for kids to get fresh air and that

they learn respect for creatures, land, and other people,” said Faith.

The story of Hidden Oaks Nature Center didn’t start when it opened in 2009. It took a good 20-something years to acquire the land. Things didn’t really take shape until November of 2008 when the Will County Forrest Preserve presented the Bolingbrook Park District Board of Commissioners a check for $2.2 million to purchase the land.

Even with that, it was only enough to buy the land.

Funding came from places

like the Open Space Lands Acquisition & Development Grant for $389,000, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity for $250,000 and so on. The contributions started to stack up so much that of the $5 million that it cost to build the facility, $4 million of it was funded through various grants.

Then the fun began. With approved designs from Wight Co., ground was broken on )XZQT <PQ[ Å\\QVOTa enough was Earth Day. Side note: did you know the building was designed to look like a tree stump? Again, it’s all about (Continued) 37

nature. After almost two years of construction, including a nearly two month delay, the VI\]ZM KMV\MZ _I[ ÅVITTa WXMV \W \PM X]JTQK WV \PM ÅZ[\ W‫ٻ‬KQIT day of summer in 2009, which was June 21.

The slogan “Uncover the past, explore the present and imagine the future!” was used I[ \PM ÅZ[\ \IOTQVM NWZ \PM nature center. Throughout 10 years of programs, events,

Our programs have educational components as well as entertainment so we can guide any age to an enjoyable experience.

of everything Hidden Oaks and will feature games and activities that have made the nature center successful. If you’re new to the area or just haven’t been over yet, this is a perfect opportunity to experience nature the ways that many have in the last ten years.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center will continue to hold on to its vision that was thought of when it was just a dream: To give people, no matter the agesor ability the opportunity to connect with nature. It’s about teaching people the importance of nature and its preservation for future generations to come.

From day one, the nature center started on its mission to connect people with nature. Faith was there to see it all unfold.

camps, countless numbers of people have experienced nature and learned about their surroundings.

¹)\ ÅZ[\ XZWOZIUUQVO _I[ geared mostly toward kids ages 3-7 years old. One of them was called Toddlers and Toadstools and since people loved it then, we still run a program like that today, called Hikin’ Tykes. Our programs have educational components as well as entertainment so we can guide any age to an enjoyable experience,” said Gebert.

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I would hope that we touch as many people as possible that the center turns into a breathing organism of its own. I’d like to be at a point where we have people that are in our programs from a young age, and then graduate to become staff or volunteers.

Summer Solstice, 2011

• The nature center is built on an “Oak Savanna,” which is lightly forested grassland with oak trees as the prominent tree species.

Faith Gerbert introduces Slithers, a ball python (Python Regius) to a group of visitors.

organism of its own. ºI’d like to be at a point where we have people that are in our programs from a young age, and then OZIL]I\M \W JMKWUM [\I‫ ٺ‬WZ volunteers. Then we’ve created stewards or ambassadors that continue to reach as many people as possible.”

If these stewards are anything like Faith Gebert, the future of Hidden Oaks Nature Center is as bright as the sun, or 4 trillion 100-watt light bulbs.

• 20 oak trees were removed to build the nature center.

Those trees were then used as support beams and can be seen inside of the nature center.

• The building is Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified.

• There are “Ghost Sculptures” that are statues constructed from steel scrap pieces.

There’s a mammoth, a shark and a group of Fox Native Americans. Go find them!

• Recent additions to the center include a pavilion, picnic area, boardwalk and sensory gardens.

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Spring Fishing It was a long winter and the fish are hungry at Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm! If you were underneath a frozen sheet of ice all winter, you’d be hungry too! Here are some tips to help you catch some fish h early in the season season: n: • Slow Sl down d your lures to allow time for your fish to catch them.

• The warmer the weather, the shallower the fish! Keep an eye on temperatures and adjust your depth as needed.

• Cover lots of water. The lakes aren’t that big, so this shouldn’t be a problem.

• Good baits to use: • Jigs • Plastics • Jerkbait • Lipless Crankbaits The bait shop opens April 2. Stop by for more tips and tricks on how to catch fish this spring!

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Recycle Find the blue barrels in our facilities and open spaces and find any trash/recycling and place them in the proper containers. As the snow melts, mel lts, it will reveal lots of litter, so please plea ase help h keep our parks clean by p picking picki in up!

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If you see bees out in nature,

DON’T FREAK OUT! (Unless it’s as big as the bee on this page. If it is, run for the hills!)

Let them do their thing and they’ll leave you alone. Odds are, they’re gathering the proper materials to make the delicious honey that we sell. That,, and se db bees ee es are vital v tal to the vi t life cycle of most plants and flowers.

They carry pollen from plant to plant, allowing them to reproduce.

If you’re really into bees, Hidden Oaks Conservation Area is home to bee hives to help educate visitors on the benefits of bees. During the summer, there can be more than 10,000 bees that call these hives home.

But no need to fear, bees are not aggressive unless provoked.

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Gardening Hidden Oaks has a unique offering that can provide numerous mental and physical benefits. At our Community Gardens, you can not only grow healthy, fresh vegetables, but it can help with your overall wellness.

Physical Benefits: • Standing, sitting, kneeling, digging can provide a great workout.

• Being outside lowers blood pressure & cholesterol.

• Get outside and soak up the free Vitamin D! Mental Benefits: • Gardening is a perfect opportunity to socialize with your fellow green thumbs.

• Keeps your mind sharp. The repeated actions used of weeding and digging can have a calming effect.

• Happiness. Seeing your garden flourish and grow as the summer goes on is a fulfilling experience.

• Clear your head. Reduce your stress. The quiet gardens can be a very relaxing place.

To get started, purchase your garden plot by calling (630) 739-2600. You can choose from regular plots for just $30, or a raised bed garden plot for $45. If you’d like two regular garden plots, we offer that at a discounted rate of $55. All plots are 10’x10’ and you can start growing your garden on April 15.

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201 Recreation Dr. . Bolingbrook, IL 60440