Virtual Recreation

Batavia Virtual Recreation Center

Batavia Park District continues to provide a variety of recreational programming to meet all comfort levels during these uncertain times. We are here to keep you active, engaged, and entertained!

Visit bataviaparks.org/batavia-virtual-recreation-center

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Virtual Chess Scholars

Grades K-8

Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each 60-minute online class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period with a live instructor and guided practice time where students can play remotely against other Chess Scholars students. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.

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Virtual STEM

Grades K-8

This online class takes a hands-on approach to science, engineering, and computer programming, allowing students to explore a variety of fun and educational activities using common household materials. Under the guidance of a live instructor during each 45-minute session, students will improve their problem solving, math, and physics skills – all while engaging in exciting science and coding projects! This class also includes video lessons to guide students through the creation of additional projects outside of class time!

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Virtual Smart Start Art

Grades K-8

Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Using everyday materials, students will sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold, and create! Learn about great artists through a weekly featured artist and enjoy fun, exciting games with a live instructor during each 45-minute session. This class also includes video lessons.

Visit bataviaparks.org for more virtual options including free Microsoft online classes.

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Magic Class

Ages 5-12

Professional magician Gary Kantor now teaches his popular magic class online. This 45-minute online class teaches children how to perform several mind-boggling tricks using everyday household items. Gary will start by explaining the secrets to the tricks, and then both Gary and the children will practice everything in great detail.

Magic Class – Part 2

Ages 5-12

Professional magician Gary Kantor is back with a popular online magic class. Enjoy learning new magic tricks from the comfort of your own home. You can even get the whole family involved!

Balloon Animal Workshop

Ages 7+

Learn the techniques needed to take plain balloons and transform them into incredible balloon animals, such as dogs, butterflies, fish, and more. Gary’s video will walk children through each step of the process. Parents will have a blast if they join the experience!

Start scheduling! Go to page 74 for the spring program schedule.

All Ages

Try out a new sport with your family with an At-Home Athletic Box! Along with the equipment, skill building activities and drills will be included for each specific box. You will pick-up and return the supplies at the Civic Center, and you can enjoy sports with your family for one week. Options include basketball, baseball/softball, soccer, pickleball, and football.

Tween Recreation Box

Ages 9-13

Keep your brain active and healthy with these fun activities delivered to your door. This box includes games, activities, and educational and nutritional information. There’s even a treat or two!

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ESports – GGLeagues

All Ages

Stay connected with your friends and community through video game leagues! Players will test their skills and compete against other gamers in Illinois. GGLeagues is a safe, monitored online platform that offers single and multi-player leagues. • FIFA21 - single player person league, PlayStation users • Madden21 - single player person league, PlayStation users • Rocket League 1 v. 1 - single player person league, PC, PlayStation,

XBOX, and Nintendo Switch users • Rocket League 3 v. 3 - single player person league, PC, PlayStation,

XBOX, and Nintendo Switch users • Fortnite - single player person league, PC, PlayStation, XBOX, and

Nintendo Switch users

Virtual Cheer Class

Ages 5-8

Join us for a virtual prep class! This class is for athletes who are looking to improve and learn new jump techniques, motions, and cheers. This is a non-competitive class. For more information, please contact bethanneg@bataviaparks.org.

Fitness Classes via Zoom

Work out from the comfort of your home this spring! A variety of fitness and yoga classes will be offered in-person along with an option to join via Zoom. Please visit page 76 for the complete schedule.