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Youth Recreation
BATON TWIRLING & POMS
Learn the basics of baton twirling in the beginner class and then work your way into the Razzle Dazzles baton teams and corps. All twirlers will be given an opportunity to march in local parades, perform in shows and attend competitions. Baton twirling develops coordination and confidence. Zion Park District offers a wide variety of classes for each group and level. Children will be measured for a baton on the first day of class if needed.
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Class Dates Days Time
Beginner 6/6-7/11* Mon 5:30-6:15 pm Intermediate 6/7-7/7 T, TH 4:30-5:15 pm Parade Corps 6/6-7/11* M-TH 6:30-8:00 pm Jr. Corps 6/7-7/12* T, W 8:00-9:30 pm TH 5:15-6:30 pm Show Corps 6/6-7/11 Mon 8:00-9:30 pm Tues 5:15-6:30 pm Wed 4:30-6:30 pm Thurs 8:00-9:30 pm
Ages: 4 & Up Location: Leisure Center Gym Fees: Beg/Inter: Resident $20 Non-Resident $30 (5 classes) Corps: Resident $60 Non-Resident $75
*No class July 4
YOUTH BASKETBALL CAMP
This mini summer camp will be a very intense training for participants’ grades 1st – 8th. The camp will focus on basic fundamentals of basketball. Teamwork and sportsmanship will also be a major component of the camp. Sign up early, registration is limited. Participant must be entering grade in the fall of 2022.
Dates Day Time Grades
6/6-6/10 Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 11:30 am 1st – 4th 6/6-6/10 Mon-Fri 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm 5th – 8th
Location: Hermon Park Community Center Gym Fees: $45 Resident $55 Non-Resident (5 classes)
FLAG FOOTBALL CLINIC
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You are invited to play the competitive, minimal contact sport of football without the tackling. This minicamp will focus on the fundamentals of football. All equipment will be provided and a scrimmage games will be done to teach teamwork and sportsmanship.
Dates Day Time Ages
6/20-6/24 Mon-Fri 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 5-8 6/20-6/24 Mon-Fri 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 9-12 7/18-7/22 Mon-Fri 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 5-8 7/18-7/22 Mon-Fri 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 9-12
Location: Leisure Center Gym Fees: $60 Resident $70 Non-Resident (5 classes)
YOUTH SOCCER CLINIC
This class helps children learn the fundamentals of soccer in a noncompetitive setting. Dribbling, passing, shooting and kicking will all be emphasized with good sportsmanship and teamwork. Basic skills taught through games, drills and fun!
Dates Day Time Ages
7/18-7/22 Mon-Fri 10:00 am – 11:00 am 4-7 7/18-7/22 Mon-Fri 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 9-12 Location: Leisure Center Gym Fees: $60 Resident $70 Non-Resident (5 classes)
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DANCE & TUMBLING
This class is designed for the young dancer starting out and will allow them to express themselves through creative movement. Basic movement skills and rhythm, will be taught to enhance fine and gross motor skills, cultivate imagination creativity and social development in a caring environment.
Dates Day Time
6/16-7/21 Thurs 5:40-6:25 pm Ages: 3 & 4 Location: Leisure Center, Activity Room Fees: Resident $30 Non-Resident $35 (6 Classes)
BALLET & TAP
This 45-minute class is the perfect combination of Ballet & Tap to teach your little one all the basic movements. Your child will get an amazing dance education while having the time of their life!
Dates Day Time
6/16-7/21 Thurs 6:30-7:20 pm Ages: 5 & 6 Location: Leisure Center, Activity Room Fees: Resident $30 Non-Resident $35 (6 Classes)
DANCIN’ FEET
Our dance program is designed to emphasize basic dance fundamentals, rhythm and movement. They will learn listening skills along with boosting their self –esteem. This class will include tap, jazz and ballet steps and dance routines. Bring your tap shoes if desired, not required.
Dates Day Time
6/16-7/21 Thurs 7:30-8:20 pm Ages: 6-12 Location: Leisure Center, Activity Room Fees: Resident $30 Non-Resident $35 (6 Classes)
NFRONT SPEED DEVELOPMENT: YOUTH SPEED TRAINING
Athletic development is vital to the success and confidence of any young athlete, and NFront youth speed training programs encourage participants to flourish both mentally and physically from the effects of consistent exercise. This 50-minute class imitates core elements of our comprehensive youth speed training program and includes drills such as planks, push-ups, crunches and other activities like sled pulls and parachute sprints. Strength training builds muscles and bones, and aerobic benefits help strengthen the cardiovascular and pulmonary muscles, as well as help children keep their weight under control. This class establishes a child’s athletic foundation for improved performance, injury prevention, and long-term enjoyment of sports.
Dates Day Time
6/6-7/11* Mon 6:00-6:50 pm 7/18-8/22 Mon 6:00-6:50 pm Ages: 7-12 Location: Leisure Center Gym Fees: Resident $40 Non-Resident $55 (6 weeks)
*No class July 4
NFRONT SPEED DEVELOPMENT: YOUTH TRACK & FIELD
NFront believes that kids need grassroots athletics programming to develop, learn and enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with sports. This 50-minute class allows young athletes new to the sport to try multiple track and field-related events like turbo javelin, sprints, shot put, mini hurdles, broad jumps and endurance runs. Equipment is provided along with instructions and examples on proper technique. Classes take place outdoors in grass or indoors in the gym (depending on season), and final class concludes in a single day event format where medals are awarded at the end to each child as a reminder of the hard work put in.
Dates Day Time
6/1-7/13* Wed 6:00-6:50 pm 7/20-8/24 Wed 6:00-6:50 pm
Ages: 7-12 Location: Leisure Center Gym Fees: Resident $40 Non-Resident $55 (6 weeks)
*No class July 6
TENNIS
This program is designed to teach the basics of tennis. Students will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and basic rallying skills by 5 Star Sports. Bring your own racket.
Dates Day Time Ages
7/17-8/14 Sun 2:15-3:00 pm 6-8 7/17-8/14 Sun 3:00-3:45 pm 9-12 Location: Shiloh Park Tennis Courts Fee: Resident $52 Non-Resident $67 (5 classes)
YOUTH SOCCER
Its soccer season and 5 Star Sports would love to spend it with you. This soccer program will cover all the basic skills of soccer; dribbling, passing, shooting and goaltending. Shin guards are recommended.
Dates Day Time Ages
6/5-7/10* Sun 12:00-12:45 pm 3-5 6/5-7/10* Sun 1:00-1:45 pm 6-9 7/17-8/14 Sun 12:00-12:45 pm 3-5 7/17-8/14 Sun 1:00 - 1:45 pm 6-9 Location: Leisure Center Fees: Resident $52 Non-Resident $67 (5 classes)
*No class July 3
T-BALL BASEBALL LEAGUE
Ages Resident Non-Resident
4-5 yrs. $45 $55 Practices may begin by May 1 upon the discretion of each volunteer coach. Games begin June 1. Instruction will continue throughout the program. Please bring a glove.
Registration Deadline: April 29, 2022
Volunteer Coaches are Needed: If you have an interest in helping kids learn baseball, and can spare a few hours a week, go to ZionParkDistrict.com to print a volunteer application. Applications due by April 27.
