Each of us can support the future health of our family and communities. The All of Us Research Program at Northwestern is calling on volunteer participants like you to help build the largest health database of its kind. Your unique health story can help researchers build a more complete picture of how environment, DNA, and lifestyle impact health.
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Parks and green spaces remain central to health and wellness. We invite you this summer to pick a park you’ve never been to in Batavia and tag us on social media, or send your picture to us for a chance to be featured in an upcoming Park District Fun Guide. Our map of 40 parks is located on pages 94 and 95. Give us your best shot!
Opening day at Hall Quarry Beach is May 28, so take advantage of the deeply discounted preseason rates between March 21 and May 27. Passes will be sold at the regular rates beginning on May 28. New this year—for last year’s season pass holders, you can renew your season passes simply by logging into your Park District account.
We are proud to be the largest employer of youth in the area. The Park District teaches young men and women how to be professional, develop a work ethic, focus on core values, create a customer service style and strengthen their leadership skills. A park district is the first job that many will experience in their lives, whether they start off as a day camp counselor, lifeguard or paddleboat cashier. Please remember this when you meet one of our seasonal staff members. They are learning and are aspiring to greatness, but it’s a work in progress. They are doing the best they can and learning through their interactions with you. Thank you for making their experience a positive one!
This year’s Windmill City Festival will take place July 8–10 at the Batavia Riverwalk. We will feature one stage at the Peg Bond Center during the course of the 2 1/2 days that will feature all of the acts you’ve grown to love throughout the years, such as the Pet Competition and bands like 7th Heaven. The carnival also will make a comeback. An all-time favorite tradition is the Golf Challenge, in which people chip a golf ball onto the green to earn prizes. There’s never a dull moment at the festival!
Perhaps you’ve seen the Park District’s “Foxy Lady No. 9” open-air trolley rolling through town and are wondering what the commotion is all about? On page 85, you can sign up for a historic trolley tour of Batavia for just $15, or you may choose the day and time to have your own private trolley tour! Tours last between 45–60 minutes and can fit up to 12 participants. What are you waiting for? Experience Batavia like you never have before!
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Committed to providing fun, safe, and innovative open space and recreational opportunities that will enrich the quality of life for our residents.
Your Park Board is composed of five, nonpaid commissioners selected by you to serve varying terms. The Board is primarily a policy-making body that reflects the needs and interests of all taxpayers.
The Park Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St., at 7:00 pm.
Please feel welcome to attend.
• June 21 • July 19 • August 16
Patrick J. Callahan President Tara Gray Secretary John Tilmon Vice President Kevin Riley Treasurer Molly Connolly Commissionerthe best, Allison Niemela, CPRP Executive Director
Fishing Derby
All Ages
Grab your gear and reel in the fun with your whole family! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of fishing. Bring your Dad to celebrate Father’s Day! A limited supply of fishing gear is available, and there will be prizes, too!
Daddy Daughter Date Night Ages 3-12
June is a great time to take your daughter, ages 3-12 years old, on a special date! Join us for a magical night with entertainment, dessert, dancing, guessing games and a photo booth. Price is per couple. Please register using your daughter’s name.
Daddy Daughter Date Night Corsage
Dads, treat your daughter to a corsage! Corsage pick-up will be on Friday, June 3, for Friday night’s event, from 2:00-4:30pm at the Batavia Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St. Corsage pick-up will be on Saturday, June 4, for Saturday night’s event, from 1:00-3:00pm at the Civic Center. For custom orders, please visit paragonflowers.com.
Fee: $18 – White or Pink Corsage
• White corsage: Code 999001-C1
• Pink corsage: Code 999001-C2
Order deadline: Wednesday, June 1
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner Ages 3-8, 9-12, and 18+
Enjoy dinner together before Daddy Daughter Date Night at Batavia’s Pal Joey’s! Meal will include pizza, salad, and dessert along with soft drinks, coffee, and water. Meals and gratuity are included. Price is per person, each person must register separately, and preregistration is required.
FREE!
Treasure Your Health - Super Savvy Senior Expo Ages 50+
This free expo will showcase a variety of services available to those young at heart and/or their caregivers. Stop by booths, browse local resources in areas such as healthcare, travel, entertainment and more. Free refreshments will be served and expo visitors may enter for a chance to win great prizes. Bags will be available to the first 100 participants and the entire event is free.
Ages 21+ only
September 24 at Peg Bond Center
Stay tuned for more details!
Register now at bataviaparks.org
FREE!
7:00-8:30 pm
Welcome back to our summer cultural arts concert series featuring a variety of lively, eclectic musical acts showcasing a diverse range of tunes. Location and schedule are subject to change, depending on weather. Check bataviaparks.org for updates. The lineup is:
Final say delivers a musical repertoire that extends from the beginning of rock & roll through today’s hit music. Whether alternative, classic rock, soul, Motown, New Wave, Big Hair Rock, R&B, the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, or ’90s, this band delivers the right music!
Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band are the ultimate party band, celebrating the beach, warm summer sun, and island fun. Playing plenty of Jimmy Buffett favorites, they also jam out hits by Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Dick Dale, Jerry Jeff Walker, and many others. Let your hair down, wiggle your toes in the sand and let Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band serenade you in the summer sunlight.
Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. They pay homage to the band’s official soundtrack of generations of families. See and hear why audiences across the Chicago area are raving about this captivating, crowd-engaging band!
Serendipity is a pop/rock band from the Chicago suburbs most notable for playing a combination of popular ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s covers, as well as current pop hits, at events throughout the Chicago metropolitan region. Serendipity has been seen and heard on live television, radio, and commercials. They are well known for their high energy and great musicianship.
Motown, funk, and soul are exactly the sounds that define this Chicago band. Second Hand Soul Band takes you back to the days when all that mattered was meeting your friends for some drinks and an all-night dance party! This energetic, dynamic, seven-piece band has many years of experience and knows how to entertain! Between the funky hits of the ‘70s, the one-hit wonders, the disco, and the soulful songs of that era, you will be moved to dance and sing “songs you remember from the nights you don’t!”
With their long repertoire of modern country hits as well as favorite country classics, they’ll be sure to give you and your friends a real honky-tonk time! With their high-energy dancing and singing, Nashville Electric Company sure brings country to life.
Feel Good is a fun, energetic, Chicagobased tribute band. The band’s name is exactly what every show does: it makes you feel good. Feel Good plays all of your favorite party jams from the ’60s to today.
Summertime movies along the Batavia Riverwalk are back! Bring your children, blankets, pillows and snacks and enjoy an evening under the stars watching great family movies together outdoors! Movies will begin after the conclusion of our River Rhapsody concerts, at approximately 8:45P on two evenings. We will show “Sing 2” on July 20 and “Hook” on August 3.
Program Name CodeAge Days DatesTimeLocation Fee Page
Senior Expo
Registration not required. Ages 50+ W 06/019:00A-12:00PESCC Free 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night 999001-R1 Ages 3-12 F 06/036:30-8:30P Rotolo Middle School $35 per pair 7
Additional Daughter 999001-R2 Ages 3-12 F 06/036:30-8:30P Rotolo Middle School $15 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night 999001-R3 Ages 3-12 Sa06/046:30-8:30P Rotolo Middle School $35 per Pair 7
Additional Daughter 999001-R4 Ages 3-12 Sa06/046:30-8:30P Rotolo Middle School $15 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner 999001-D1 Ages 3-8 F 06/034:30P Pal Joey’s $7 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner 999001-D2 Ages 9-12 F 06/034:30P Pal Joey’s $9 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner 999001-D3 Ages 18+ F 06/034:30P Pal Joey’s $13 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner 999001-D4 Ages 3-8 Sa06/044:30P Pal Joey’s $7 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner 999002-D5 Ages 9-12 Sa06/044:30P Pal Joey’s $9 7
Daddy Daughter Date Night Dinner 999002-D6 Ages 18+ Sa06/044:30P Pal Joey’s $13 7
Fishing Derby N/A All Ages Sa06/1810:00A-12:00P Clark Island Recreation Area Free 7
River Rhapsody Concert- Final Say Registration not required. All Ages W 06/157:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
River Rhapsody Concert - Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band
River Rhapsody ConcertKaleidoscope Eyes (Beatles tribute band)
Registration not required. All Ages W 06/22 7:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
Registration not required. All Ages W 06/29 7:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
River Rhapsody ConcertSerendipity Registration not required. All Ages W 07/137:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
River Rhapsody Concert - Second Hand Soul Band (Oldies) Registration not required. All Ages W 07/20 7:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
River Rhapsody ConcertNashville Electric Company (Country)
Registration not required. All Ages W 07/27 7:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
River Rhapsody Concert - Feel Good Party Band (1960s – today) Registration not required. All Ages W 08/037:00-8:30P Peg Bond Center Free 8
Movie in the Park, “Sing 2” N/A All Ages W 07/20 8:45-10:00P Peg Bond Center Free 9 Movie in the Park, “Hook” N/A All Ages W 08/038:45-10:00P Peg Bond Center Free 9
Once hailed as Batavia Boo Boo Days in 1956, a humble sidewalk sale transformed from a bonanza of bargains to entertainment for kids of all ages. This longstanding tradition was renamed to “Windmill City Festival” in 1978 to reflect Batavia’s rich history and a popular, citywide family celebration!
Bring your family and friends, grab some tasty food and beverages, and listen to some of the Midwest’s best music at the Batavia Riverwalk! Back by popular demand is our hometown carnival, our favorite Pet Competition, an adorable Diaper Derby, and the Golf Competition!
Saturday, July 9, also is “Unplug Illinois Day,” where residents across the state are encouraged to head outside to unwind and play at their local park districts. Join us and draw what you love about Batavia during our annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest at South Plaza!
Visit windmillcityfest.org for more details.
Organized by the Batavia Park District, the City of Batavia, and The Depot Museum.
5:00-10:30P Food, Beer
5:00-8:00P Golf Challenge
5:00-10:00P Carnival on Houston Street
6:00-8:00P Radio Gaga
Radio Gaga is a Vegas-style production show featuring the “Concert that Never Was.” In a parallel universe where rock and pop icons are immortal, Freddie Mercury and Lady Gaga meet and begin a beautiful friendship that extends past reality. Acting as muses for each other, they take their act on the road in an integrated, high-energy show. The show features choreographed dancers, costume changes, interactive moments, video displays, and most importantly, a complete catalog of the hits of both Queen and Lady Gaga. This unique show will blow you away.
9:00-11:00P
7th Heaven
The band has been heard on more than seven radio stations in the Chicago metropolitan area. This show features their hits, “Stoplight,” “Better This Way,” and “Sing.” Known for their famous “30 Songs in 30 Minutes” medley from the ’70s and ’80s, 7th Heaven has been an entertainment staple for 30 years. Playing 250+ shows per year, with an average of 100 outdoor events, 7th Heaven has earned the right to say, “We’ve seen a million faces and rocked them all!”
12:00-10:30P Food, Beer
12:00-8:00P Golf Challenge
12:00P Pet Competition at Main Stage
Invite your furry or not-so-furry friend to this unique competition! The first 50 registered participants will receive a complimentary “doggie bag” to take home. Interested participants must register near the Main Stage. Pets can win ‘best overall’ in five categories: Best Kisser, Best Trick, Highest Jump, Best Costume, and Most Unusual.
12:00-10:00P Carnival on Houston Street
1:30P Performance by Frog Lady
2:30-4:30P Unplug Illinois Day Sidewalk Chalk Contest (All Ages)
Ditch your electronics for fun and recreation. July 9 is “Unplug Illinois Day,” where residents across the state can head outside to play and enjoy activities at their local park districts. Join us and draw what you love about Batavia! All chalk drawings will be entered to win a People’s Choice Contest for “Most Uplifting” and “Best of Batavia.” The contest will be held on Batavia Park District’s Facebook page after the festival.
Location: South Plaza
3:00-4:30P
3:00-5:00P
The Paul & Jay Band is an all-inclusive, sing-along, clap-along, interactive musical group. Their playlist includes a variety of songs that will make you sing and applaud! They perform your favorite acoustic rock, Indie, ‘80s, classic rock, blues, disco, alternative rock, and many current hits, too. Paul and Jay will have you laughing, cheering, singing, and dancing all night long!
6:00-8:00P
Generation brings it all to the stage! It’s a “rock show” of iconic, popular hits not defined by decades…but some of the best groundbreaking music of our time! Beatles to Stones…Bowie to Led Zeppelin…Aretha to Sly Stone. Songs are always sure to bring smiles to faces in the crowd! The band is powerful, the songs are unforgettable, and it’s a performance that makes the audience part of the excitement and fun happening on stage!
9:00- 11:00P
The Lounge Puppets are Chicago’s premier ‘80s hairband and arena rock tribute. Playing favorites from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Aerosmith, Van Halen, and more, this band is sure to rock you!
12:00-6:00P
12:00-12:45P
Food, Beer, Golf Challenge
Miss Jamie: Planting Seeds through Song! Miss Jamie from the Farm takes young kids and their families on an imaginative musical adventure to her “farm,” where they learn values like hard work, healthy eating, and being kind to animals and each other. With the help of farm animal puppets and songs both familiar and new, Miss Jamie’s Farm kids music show will leave everyone stomping their boots and hollering for more fruits and veggies!
12:00-6:00P Carnival on Houston Street
1:00-2:30P Community Bike Wash
Bring your bikes and scooters for a free bike wash. We will host a decoration contest and feature fun games for families and children.
Location: 150 Houston St. Parking Lot
1:00-3:00P
The Wayouts are the newest standout on the Chicago festival scene. Dedicated exclusively to garage rock hits from the 1960s, the Wayouts deliver an authentic revival of rock n’ roll’s first generation with hits from The Kinks, The Animals, The Troggs, The Monkees, The Rascals, The Dave Clark Five and tons more —songs everybody knows with no run-of-the-mill “oldies.”
3:00-4:00P Diaper Derby
Enter your little one in this exciting “crawling race” for babies ages 6-15 months. Participants and their enthusiastic supporters need to register near the Main Stage between 2:30-2:45P. Presented by the Batavia Mother’s Club.
4:00-6:00P Back Countr y Roads
Back Country Roads, aka “BCR,” is one of the Midwest’s freshest country bands! Comprised of seven musicians, this band brings the big sounds of Nashville home to the Midwest! Performing throughout the Midwest since 2009, BCR’s contemporary sound and dynamic stage shows have earned them a loyal following and several opening slots for national acts such as Phil Vassar, David Lee Murphy, Darryl Worley, Neal McCoy, Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia and Danny Gokey.
Batavia Park District’s Camp SUN-sational is summertime fun that your children do not want to miss. The program is for kids entering kindergarten through 6th grade in the fall. Activities include games, crafts activities, theme days, local field trips, in-house entertainment, and swimming.
All participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes (no sandals) and bring a sack lunch and a water bottle each day. Extended-hour participants are picked up onsite. Field trips are included in the fee. No refunds will be issued for this program. The Batavia Park District is dedicated to providing a safe and fun summer camp experience. Camp SUN-sational will not meet on Monday, May 30, or Monday, July 4.
Location: Eastside Community Center at 14 N. Van Buren St.
Week 1 337001-01A Grades K-2 Tu-F05/31-06/037:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $140 Week 1 337001-01B Grades 3-4 Tu-F05/31-06/037:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $140 Week 1 337001-01C Grades 5-6 Tu-F05/31-06/037:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $140
Week 2 337001-02A Grades K-2 M-F06/06-06/107:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 2 337001-02B Grades 3-4 M-F06/06-06/107:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 2 337001-02C Grades 5-6 M-F06/06-06/107:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 3 337001-03A Grades K-2 M-F06/13-06/177:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 3 337001-03B Grades 3-4 M-F06/13-06/177:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 3 337001-03C Grades 5-6 M-F06/13-06/177:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 4 337001-04A Grades K-2 M-F06/20-06/247:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 4 337001-04B Grades 3-4 M-F06/20-06/247:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 4 337001-04C Grades 5-6 M-F06/20-06/247:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 5 337001-05A Grades K-2 M-F06/27-07/017:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 5 337001-05B Grades 3-4 M-F06/27-07/017:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 5 337001-05C Grades 5-6 M-F06/27-07/017:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 6 337001-06A Grades K-2 Tu-F07/05-07/087:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $140 Week 6 337001-06B Grades 3-4 Tu-F07/05-07/087:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $140 Week 6 337001-06C Grades 5-6 Tu-F07/05-07/087:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $140 Week 7 337001-07A Grades K-2 M-F07/11-07/157:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 7 337001-07B Grades 3-4 M-F07/11-07/157:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 7 337001-07C Grades 5-6 M-F07/11-07/157:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 8 337001-08A Grades K-2 M-F07/18-07/227:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 8 337001-08B Grades 3-4 M-F07/18-07/227:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 8 337001-08C Grades 5-6 M-F07/18-07/227:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 9 337001-09A Grades K-2 M-F07/25-07/297:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 9 337001-09B Grades 3-4 M-F07/25-07/297:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 9 337001-09C Grades 5-6 M-F07/25-07/297:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 10 337001-10A Grades K-2 M-F08/01-08/057:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 10 337001-10B Grades 3-4 M-F08/01-08/057:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 10 337001-10C Grades 5-6 M-F08/01-08/057:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 11 337001-11A Grades K-2 M-F08/08-08/127:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 11 337001-11B Grades 3-4 M-F08/08-08/127:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175 Week 11 337001-11C Grades 5-6 M-F08/08-08/127:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $175
All Summer 337001-12A Grades K-2 M-F05/31-08/127:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $1,800
All Summer 337001-12B Grades 3-4 M-F05/31-08/127:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $1,800
All Summer 337001-12C Grades 5-6 M-F05/31-08/127:30A-4:00P ESCC Gym $1,800
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation Fee
Week 1 337002-01A Grades K-2 Tu-F05/31-06/034:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $40 Week 1 337002-01B Grades 3-4 Tu-F05/31-06/034:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $40 Week 1 337002-01C Grades 5-6 Tu-F05/31-06/034:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $40 Week 2 337002-02A Grades K-2 M-F06/06-06/104:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 2 337002-02B Grades 3-4 M-F06/06-06/104:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 2 337002-02C Grades 5-6 M-F06/06-06/104:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 3 337002-03A Grades K-2 M-F06/13-06/174:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 3 337002-03B Grades 3-4 M-F06/13-06/174:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 3 337002-03C Grades 5-6 M-F06/13-06/174:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 4 337002-04A Grades K-2 M-F06/20-06/244:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 4 337002-04B Grades 3-4 M-F06/20-06/244:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 4 337002-04C Grades 5-6 M-F06/20-06/244:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 5 337002-05A Grades K-2 M-F06/27-07/014:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 5 337002-05B Grades 3-4 M-F06/27-07/014:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 5 337002-05C Grades 5-6 M-F06/27-07/014:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 6 337002-06A Grades K-2 Tu-F07/05-07/084:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $40 Week 6 337002-06B Grades 3-4 Tu-F07/05-07/084:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $40 Week 6 337002-06C Grades 5-6 Tu-F07/05-07/084:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $40 Week 7 337002-07A Grades K-2 M-F07/11-07/154:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 7 337002-07B Grades 3-4 M-F07/11-07/154:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 7 337002-07C Grades 5-6 M-F07/11-07/154:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 8 337002-08A Grades K-2 M-F07/18-07/224:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 8 337002-08B Grades 3-4 M-F07/18-07/224:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 8 337002-08C Grades 5-6 M-F07/18-07/224:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 9 337002-09A Grades K-2 M-F07/25-07/294:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 9 337002-09B Grades 3-4 M-F07/25-07/294:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 9 337002-09C Grades 5-6 M-F07/25-07/294:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 10 337002-10A Grades K-2 M-F08/01-08/054:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 10 337002-10B Grades 3-4 M-F08/01-08/054:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 10 337002-10C Grades 5-6 M-F08/01-08/054:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 11 337002-11A Grades K-2 M-F08/08-08/124:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 11 337002-11B Grades 3-4 M-F08/08-08/124:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50 Week 11 337002-11C Grades 5-6 M-F08/08-08/124:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $50
All Summer 337002-12A Grades K-2 M-F05/31-08/124:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $500 All Summer 337002-12B Grades 3-4 M-F05/31-08/124:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $500 All Summer 337002-12C Grades 5-6 M-F05/01-08/124:00-6:00P ESCC Gym $500
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
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 mindboggling 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 will walk children through each step of the process. Parents will have a blast if they join the experience!
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTime Location Fee
Online Magic Class 582003-1A Ages 5-12 You choose! You choose! You choose!
Virtual $13
Online Balloon Animal Workshop 582003-1B Ages 7+ You choose! You choose! You choose! Virtual $13
Online Magic Class - Part 2 582003-1C Ages 5-12 You choose! You choose! You choose! Virtual $13
Work out from the comfort of your home! A variety of fitness and yoga classes will be offered in-person along with an option to join via Zoom. Please visit page 29 for the complete schedule.
I Speak Spanish for Kids Ages 3-6
Expand your child’s world! Introduce your child to the Spanish language in this Spanish immersion class developed especially for very young learners. Children will be immersed in the Spanish language through fun and educational activities and music. New material will be covered each session.
Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Tot Rock Age 1 w/Parent
This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com.
Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids Staff
Kid Rock Ages 1–5
This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com.
Instructor: Rock ‘n’ Kids Staff
Parent-Tot Spanish Lessons Ages 9 mos–3 yrs
Enjoy your toddler singing and dancing to songs in Spanish! Learn Spanish greetings, colors, numbers, parts of the body, animal and food words.
Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Program Name CodeAge DaysDatesTimeLocation Fee
Tot Rock 355500-1A Ages 1 w/Parent Th06/09-06/309:15-9:55ASPRC$46
Kid Rock 1 355501-1A Ages 2 w/Parent Th06/09-06/3010:00-10:40ASPRC$46
Kid Rock 2 355502-1A Ages 3-5 w/out Parent Th06/09-06/3011:30A-12:10PSPRC$46
Kid Rock 3 355503-1A Ages 1-5 w/Parent Th06/09-06/3010:45-11:25ASPRC$46
Tot Rock 355500-2A Ages 1 w/Parent Th07/14-08/049:15-9:55ASPRC$46
Kid Rock 1 355501-2A Ages 2 w/Parent Th07/14-08/0410:00-10:40ASPRC$46
Kid Rock 2 355502-2A Ages 3-5 w/out Parent Th07/14-08/0411:30A-12:10PSPRC$46
Kid Rock 3 355503-2A Ages 1-5 w/Parent Th07/14-08/0410:45-11:25ASPRC$46
Parent-Tot Spanish Lessons 355808-1A Ages 9 mos–3yrs M 06/13-07/1110-10:45ASCC$54
I Speak Spanish for Kids 355808-1B Ages 3-6 M 07/18-08/0810-10:45ASCC$54
No class on 07/04.
The New Horizons program is designed to provide an opportunity for social and emotional growth as well as a beginning adjustment to a more formal school experience. The program is based on the philosophy that children learn more through play. Play provides opportunities for children of all abilities to participate in common activities, yet allows for success and mastery. This is paramount in the foundation of self-esteem and self-confidence. A knowledgeable staff works together to provide a safe and happy environment.
Parent involvement in the classroom is encouraged!
• Language, listening, and speaking activities
• Ar t and sensory activities
• Social skills with conflict resolution
• Science and math skills
• Problem-solving techniques
Young 3’s Program:
• For a first away-from-parent experience
• Emphasis on socialization skills
• Pull-ups are allowed in this class only. Parents must be available to change their child.
• Children must be 3 by January 1, 2023, to be in this program.
Pre-Kindergarten Class:
• Designed for children with late birthdays or who need another year of growth.
• Curriculum includes activities in pre-reading, writing, hands-on math, science, cooking, and more.
• Children must be age 5 by January 1, 2023.
Registration for the 2022-2023 School Year Registration is open for residents and nonresidents.
Parents must register their own children. Only in-person registration is allowed at the Civic Center or Eastside Community Center. A $20 nonrefundable registration fee and the correct deposit are due at the time of registration. Children must be potty trained to register for New Horizons. Pull-Ups-style training pants only are permissible in our Young 3’s class.
Monthly payments are due the first day of the month, September through May. A $10 late fee will be assessed after the 1st of the month. The New Horizons school year runs from early September to the end of May. If snow days are used during the school year, those days will not be made up. Beginning August 1, 2022, a 50% refund will be provided to parents who decide to drop after registration.
NAME AGE DAY TIME FEE DEPOSIT
Young 3 Age 3 by 1/1/23 W 9:15-11:15 am $115 $115 + $20
3’s AM session Age 3 by 9/1/22 Tu/Th 9:30-11:45 am $145 $145 + $20
3’s PM session Age 3 by 9/1/22 Tu/Th 12:30-2:45 pm $145 $145 + $20
4 Year Old AM session Age 4 by 9/1/22 M/W/F 9:15-11:45 am $190 $190 + $20
4 Year Old PM session Age 4 by 9/1/22 M/W/F 12:30-3:00 pm $190 $190 + $20
4 Day/4 Year Old Age 4 by 9/1/22 M/Tu/Th/F 9:15-11:45 am $230 $230 + $20
5 Year Old (Pre-K) Age 5 by 1/1/23 M/Tu/Th/F 12:30-3:15 pm $250 $250 + $20
Please contact Lori McDonald at 630-406-5282 for more information or to schedule a tour.
Storybook Cooking
Ages 4-6
Would you like to have muffins like a moose, or eat Pete the Pizza, or bake like the Little Ren Hen? What could be more fun than cooking food you just read about! Kids will measure, mix, and cook every day, plus enjoy other activities based upon the story. Note that we will use dairy products as ingredients. Fee includes all supplies and an apron or a hat for each child.
Summertime Playtime
Ages 3-5
So much fun for your little one! Our preschool instructors have developed a theme for each week that will be packed with exciting activities for both inside and outside. Children will get to experience art, music, science, math, and more. Please dress children in play clothes. All children must be toilet trained.
Storybook Cooking 357101-1A Ages 4-6 M-Th06/06-06-099:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Bungle in the Jungle 357102-1A Ages 3-5 M-Th06/13-06/169:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Trains Planes & Automobiles 357102-1B Ages 3-5 M-Th06-/20-06/239:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Under the Sea 357102-1C Ages 3-5 M-Th06-27-06/309:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Four Seasons Fun 357102-1D Ages 3-5 M-Th07/11-07/149:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Everyday Heroes 357102-1E Ages 3-5 M-Th07/18-07/219:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Bugs & Butterflies 357102-1F Ages 3-5 M-Th07/25-07/289:00-11:00A Studios 5-6 $80
Parent-Tot Spanish Lessons 355808-1AAges 9 mos-3yr M 06/13-07/1110:00-10:45ASCC$54
This dynamic and successful program provides before- and after-school activities that are enriching and recreational in a wellsupervised setting. Daily activities can include gym activities, science, arts and crafts, and homework time. This program will run in conjunction with the school calendar.
• Before-school hours are 6:30-8:45 am
• After-school hours are 3:30-6:30 pm
• Kids’ Club is offered at Alice Gustafson, Grace McWayne, H.C. Storm, Hoover-Wood, J.B. Nelson, and Louise White School For more information, please contact Bethanne Guidarelli at 630-406-5282 ext. 2066.
2022-2023 Payment Schedule:
There are 10 monthly installment payments, beginning in August and ending in May.
Registration begins June 1. Registration will be in-person only, no online registrations will be accepted.
School begins on Aug. 16. Registration Fee: $50 per person Payments will be taken out on the 5th of each month. (There will be 10 monthly installment payments from Aug. 5-May 5.) Changes to attendance need to be in by the first of each month. Your second child will receive a 10% discount.
# of Monthly Monthly Monthly Days Before After Combo 1 $87 $117 $137 2 $157 $187 $257 3 $197 $257 $357 4 $247 $317 $437 5 $297 $377 $507 • Withdrawals and changes in attendance are due by the 1st of the month prior to the change.
Fast Pass offers flexibility for working guardians and supports our mission to provide a safe environment for children, by allowing participants to attend an extra day beyond their normal Kids’ Club commitment.
All fast passes need to be used within the school year of purchase. Example: if purchased in 2021/2022 school year the pass is not valid in August 2022. To keep rates reasonable, we do not honor exchanges or pro-rate the fast pass.
Fast Pass is sold in sets of five visits.
AM Fast Pass: Five visits for $100
PM Fast Pass: Five visits for $135
COMBO Fast Pass: Five visits for $185
Watch for exciting and fun summer pop-up fitness and yoga classes! Visit bataviaparks.org for more information.
14+
Beginning yoga will help you improve flexibility, strength, and endurance. Learn relaxation and breathing techniques to pave the way for a healthier you. Wear comfortable clothes to class. Please bring a towel and yoga mat.
Ages 14+
Flow yoga combines the ancient practice of Hatha/Vini yoga, along with breathing to flow from pose to pose. See improvement in strength, flexibility, balance, and mental clarity. A working knowledge of yoga is suggested. Please bring a towel and mat.
Ages 14+
Relieve the effects of chronic stress by practicing restful poses to soothe and regenerate the mind and body. Go home feeling calm and relaxed. Yoga experience is not necessary. This class benefits all levels.
Stay tuned for details about new children’s yoga classes, coming this summer!
18+
If you are looking for a slower-paced atmosphere with safety and comfort in mind, you will find it here! Yoga is a form of movement that adapts to your needs and abilities. This class is suitable for the less athletic who desire to be stronger, more fit, and to gain more flexibility and balance. Learn to breathe correctly and make the mind calmer, increase mindfulness, and pave the way to a positive approach to life. Want to try the class? Register the day prior and pay $5 for that visit.
Yoga for Bone Health Ages 16+
Osteoporosis is a serious disease, which can lead to bone fractures due to low bone density. Learn to do yoga safely through “evidence-based” science. Strengthen bones without endangering joints. A must for people with low bone density. Learn how to be safe during yoga practice even if you do not have osteoporosis.
Morning Boost Ages 16+
This total-body conditioning class is sure to boost your metabolism by targeting all major muscle groups using intervals of strength and cardio. It’s better than coffee!
Classes will not meet on 07/04.
Sign up early and receive a $5 discount per class! Prices will increase to the full amounts seven days before each class begins. This discount does not apply to Zoom classes.
16+
Tone by using the body’s resistance and light weights while moving slowly through yoga poses. No yoga mats required. Please wear gym shoes. Get ready for a fun class!
16+
All ages and fitness levels will benefit from this 45-minute, body-shaping class. The workout will emphasize toning all the major muscle groups of the upper body, lower body and abdominals. Studies have shown that resistance work gets your metabolism up and keeps it up for a number of hours after the workout ends. Join us and have fun while “revving” up your metabolism and shaping your muscles.
Ages 16+
If you are looking for cardio, look elsewhere because this is nothing but total resistance exercises! Use your own body weight with TRX suspension to push your strength to stronger levels. This class is not a beginner TRX-level class. TRX cannot be used as a make-up class for other classes. Sorry, no walk-ins for TRX. Space is limited.
16+
Learn basic TRX exercises to increase strength, balance, and core building. This class benefits all fitness levels. Good for people with osteoporosis. TRX cannot be used as a make-up class for other classes. Sorry, no walk-ins for TRX. Space is limited.
The Mix Ages 16+
This class is designed to burn calories and get your heart pumping. Interval training and weights are all part of the mix. Get ready to move!
16+
Join us for this fun step class, using the step as well as various equipment to tone and burn calories. Get ready to express yourself!
50+
Calling all active older adults! Are you new to fitness, need to get active, or want to stay active? Beginner’s Fitness will focus on your individual needs; provide you with a variety of fitness equipment and activities; give you the cardio, strength, balance, endurance, and flexibility you desire; and make it FUN to be fit. Want to try the class? Register the day prior and pay $5 for that visit.
Cardio Silver Ages 50+
Exercise is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active. Join us for this easy and fun class designed to get you moving and feeling good!
Drop-in yoga classes are available for $12 per visit, and general fitness classes are $7 per visit, unless otherwise noted.
Yoga for Bone Health 330006-2A Ages 14+ M 06/06-08/229:00-9:45AZoom$85 27
Flow Yoga 330002-2A Ages 14+ M 06/06-08/224:30-5:30PZoom$96 27
Beginning Yoga 330001-2A Ages 14+ W 06/08-08/246:00-6:45PZoom$93 27
Flow Yoga 330002-2B Ages 14+ W 06/08-08/247:00-8:00PZoom$105 27
Relax & Renew Yoga 330004-2A Ages 14+ Th06/09-08/256:00-6:45PZoom$85 27
Zen-Yo Tone 331012-2A Ages 16+ Tu 06/07-08/238:15-8:45AZoom$39 28
Shape & Tone 331013-2A Ages 16+ Tu 06/07-08/239:00-9:45AZoom$58 28
Shape & Tone 331013-2C Ages 16+ Th06/09-08/259:00-9:45AZoom$63 28
Program Name
CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation Fee Page Yoga
Yoga for Bone Health 330006-1A Ages 14+ M 06/06-08/229:00-9:45A ESCC Shannon Hall $101 27
Flow Yoga 330002-1A Ages 14+ M 06/06-08/224:30-5:30P CC Gym $112 27
Gentle Chair Yoga 330005-1A Ages 18+ Tu 06/07-08/2310:15-10:50A CC Gym $52 27
Beginning Yoga 330001-1A Ages 14+ W 06/08-08/246:00-6:45P ESCC Shannon Hall $110 27
Flow Yoga 330002-1B Ages 14+ W 06/08-08/247:00-8:00P ESCC Shannon Hall $122 27
Gentle Chair Yoga 330005-1B Ages 18+ Th06/09-08/2510:15-10:50A CC Gym $56 27
Relax & Renew Yoga 330004-1A Ages 14+ Th06/09-08/256:00-6:45P ESCC Shannon Hall $101 27
TRX 331024-1A Ages 16+ M 06/06-08/228:15-8:45A CC Gym $85 28
TRX 331024-1B Ages 16+ M 06/06/08/226:15-6:45P CC Gym $85 28
TRX 331024-1D Ages 16+ W 06/08-08/248:15-8:45A CC Gym $92 28
TRX Lite 331025-1A Ages 16+ Th06/09-08/2511:00-11:30A CC Gym $92 28
TRX Lite 331025-1B Ages 16+ Fr06/10-08/2611:00-11:30A CC Gym $92 28
Morning Boost 331010-1A Ages 16+ M 06/06-08/229:00-9:45A CC Gym $70 27
Zen-Yo Tone 331012-1A Ages 16+ Tu 06/07-08/238:15-8:45A CC Gym $49 28
Shape & Tone 331013-1A Ages 16+ Tu 06/07-08/239:00-9:45A CC Gym $70 28
Shape & Tone 321013-1B Ages 16+ Tu 06/07-08/236:30-7:15P CC Gym $76 28
Express Your Step 331037-1A Ages 16+ W 06/08-08/249:00-9:45A CC Gym $76 28
Shape & Tone 331013-1C Ages 16+ Th06/09-08/259:00-9:45A CC Gym $76 28
The Mix 331015-1A Ages 16+ F 06/10-08/269:15-9:45A CC Gym $53 28
Easy B-Fit 331026-1A Ages 50+M, W 06/06-06/2910:00-10:45A CC Gym $34 28
Easy B-Fit 331026-1B Ages 50+M, W 07/06-07/2710:00-10:45A CC Gym $30 28
Easy B-Fit 331026-1C Ages 50+M, W 08/01-08/2410:00-10:45A CC Gym $34 28
Cardio Silver 331047-1A Ages 50+ F 06/10-06/2410:00-10:45A CC Gym $15 28
Cardio Silver 331047-1B Ages 50+ F 07/01-07/2910:00-10:45A CC Gym $25 28
Cardio Silver 331047-1C Ages 50+ F 08/05-08/2610:00-10:45A CC Gym $20 28
No classes Monday, 07/04. No Zen-Yo Tone, 9:00A Shape & Tone, and Chair Yoga on Tuesday, 07/05. The 6:30P Shape & Tone will meet on 07/05. Virtual and in-person Relax & Renew Yoga will not meet on 07/21. Register
Hall Quarry Beach is an award-winning facility of the Batavia Park District!
Hall Quarry Beach occupies a former stone quarry now owned by the Batavia Park District. It has been used as a swimming facility since 1920. The story began over 150 years ago in 1842, when a limestone quarry was opened on the west end of town and Batavia received the name “Rock City.” By 1860, nine quarries were in operation, and one of these quarries sat on an acre of property along the Fox River. More than 150 men mined limestone from the quarry until it was so deep and wide that water began permeating up through the floor of the site. Soon enough, six ponds were formed that fondly were known as “old swimming holes.”
By 1920, the Quarry was purchased by Frederick Beach. Beach donated the Quarry to Batavia Township, and they converted the six ponds into one swimming area. This area was named the Frederick H. Beach Park and Pool. Fast forward to 1969, when the Batavia Park District formed and the property was then transferred to the Park District and later renamed. Today Hall Quarry Beach features a sand-bottom swimming area covering 60,000 square feet, which includes islands, slides, and a diving area. There is a playground and plenty of picnic tables, as well. Come visit the beach that Batavia built!
• Kids Flume
• Sandy Beach & Swimming Area
• Thrilling Drop Slide
• Inflatables
• Zero-Depth Edge for Easy Access
• Large Picnic Area
• Concession Stand
• Sand Volleyball Courts
Water Fitness Programs
• Public Swim
• Lap Swimming
• Parent/Tot Swim
• Swimming Lessons
Location
Hall Quarry Beach
400 South Water Street, Batavia 630-406-5275 (phone number valid during summer only)
Check for updates and cancellations at bataviaparks.org/rainout!
We are so excited for you to return for another wonderful summer at Hall Quarry Beach! Please mark your calendars for opening day, which is May 28. There are so many fun classes at the Quarry this season, and opportunities to share memorable experiences with your family, friends and neighbors! Quarry passes will be offered at preseason rates from March 21 through May 27. Passes will be sold at the regular rates beginning on May 28. Our 2021 season pass holders may renew their passes by logging into their Park District account.
Daily admission rates apply for individuals who do not have season passes.
Wacky Water Olympics
Monday, June 13, 12:30-4:00P
Compete in relay races, splash contests and more! Make the most of the rest periods between swim times all afternoon.
So Long Summer Swim
Friday, August 12, 6:00-8:00P
Say farewell to the Summer of 2022 and kick off the last weekend of the Quarry season! We will have family games, extended hours and more!
Daily Admission:
Resident - $10 Nonresident - $13
Twilight Resident - $4 Twilight Nonresident - $6
Twilight will be Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:00-7:00P.
Punch Passes: $90 for residents/$120 for nonresidents
PRESEASON PASSES on sale March 21-May 27
ResidentRate
Resident Rate Nonresident
Ages 3-59 $50 $78
Ages 60+ $22 $32
Family of 2 $90$135
Family of 3 $135$205
Family of 4 $175 $275 Each additional person $32 $48
REGULAR SEASON PASSES on sale beginning May 28
ResidentRate
Resident Rate Nonresident
Ages 3-59 $75 $104 Ages 60+ $22 $32
Family of 2 $135$190
Family of 3 $195$277
Family of 4 $257$368 Each additional person $32 $48
For Quarry and swimming lesson closing updates, please check the Rainout Line.
Operating Hours: Daily: 11:30A opening for season pass holders
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00–7:00P
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday: 12:00–6:00P
Quarry rentals available on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 6:30-8:00P.
Looking for a unique location for your next event or birthday party? Look no further than Hall Quarry Beach. Private rentals are available for birthday parties, family reunions, company picnics, etc. You will have exclusive use of the park from 6:30–8:00P on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, including the water features, sand volleyball courts, and open grassy area. Please contact the Aquatics Supervisor at 630-389-2062.
bataviaparks.org/rainout!
Ages 6 months to 3 years, with Parent
Prerequisites: A parent or guardian must participate in class with toddler. Learning objective: Water adjustment, water entry, front kick, bubble blowing, prone glide, underwater exploration, back float, back glide, arm movement on back, combined stroke on back, prone arm movement, combined stroke-prone, rolling over, personal flotation device, changing positions, kick up, parent safety, water exit.
Instructors: Quarry Lifeguards
Preschool Ages 3-5
Prerequisites: Students must be 3 years of age and ready to enter the water without a parent. At Swim with Bill, our specialized preschool curriculum is designed to take young swimmers who are familiar with the water and teach them to be comfortable swimming and treading water unassisted. Learning objectives: Water adjustment, water entry, front kick, breath control, prone glide, prone float, underwater exploration, back float and recovery, combined stroke.
Instructors: Quarry Lifeguards
Water Exploration Ages 4+
Prerequisites: Children must be at least 4 years of age and willing to enter the water without a parent. Learning objectives: To become oriented to the aquatic environment and move comfortably through the water, fully submerge face for 3 seconds, demonstrate basic breath control, enter and exit water independently, and demonstrate floating and kicking on front and back. Each daytime slot will be divided into several classes. An evening class also is offered.
Instructors: Quarry Lifeguards
Primary Skills Ages 4+
Prerequisites: Completion of Water Exploration or must be able to demonstrate floating and kicking on front and back. Learning objectives: Fully submerge head and retrieve underwater object, explore deep water with support, demonstrate unsupported front and back glide, demonstrate rhythmic breathing, demonstrate finning on back, demonstrate turning over back to front and front to back, perform combined stroke on front and back. Each daytime slot will be divided into several classes. An evening class also is offered
Instructors: Quarry Lifeguards
Stroke Readiness Ages 4+
Prerequisites: Completion of Primary Skills or ability to perform combined stroke on front and back. Learning objectives: Retrieve object, demonstrate bobbing, dive from the side of the pool in kneeling and compact position, demonstrate gliding, demonstrate the fundamentals of elementary backstroke and treading water, reverse direction while swimming on front and back, coordinate all components of the front and back crawl for 10 yards. Each daytime slot will be divided into several classes. An evening class also is offered.
Instructors: Quarry Lifeguards
Adult lap swim will be available during the AM weekday swim lessons for adults ages 18 and older. Drop-in rate is not available during the lap times, preregistration is required. Registration is available throughout the summer, and the fee will NOT be prorated. Lap swim will be canceled for the following reasons: Air temperature drops below 68 degrees or severe weather conditions exist (thunder, lightning or tornado).
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation Fee Page
Infant & Toddler
Infant & Toddler 315000-1A 6 mos -3 yr w/ Parent
Infant & Toddler 315000-1B 6 mos -3 yr w/ Parent
Infant & Toddler 315000-1C 6 mos -3 yr w/ Parent
Infant & Toddler 315000-2A 6 mos -3 yr w/ Parent
M-F06/06-06/1710:00-10:30AQuarry$45 35
M-F07/05-07/1810:00-10:30AQuarry$45 35
M-F07/25-08/0510:00-10:30AQuarry$45 35
Sa06/11-07/2310:00-10:30AQuarry$28 35
Preschool 315001-1A Ages 3-5 M-F06/06-06/179:00-9:30AQuarry$45 35 Preschool 315001-1B Ages 3-5 M-F06/06-06/175:30-6:00PQuarry$45 35
Preschool 315001-1C Ages 3-5 M-F07/05-07/189:00-9:30AQuarry$45 35 Preschool 315001-1D Ages 3-5 M-F07/05-07/185:30-6:00PQuarry$45 35
Preschool 315001-1E Ages 3-5 M-F07/25-08/059:00-9:30AQuarry$45 35 Preschool 315001-2A Ages 3-5 Sa06/11-07/239:00-9:30AQuarry$28 35
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation
Fee Page
Water Exploration 315002-1A Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/179:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-1B Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/1710:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-1C Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/175:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-2A Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/189:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-2B Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/1810:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-2C Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/185:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-3A Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/059:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-3B Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/0510:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Water Exploration 315002-4A Ages 4+ Sa06/11-07/239:00-9:45AQuarry$28 35
Primary Skills 315003-1A Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/179:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-1B Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/1710:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-1C Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/175:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-2A Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/189:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-2B Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/1810:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-2C Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/185:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-3A Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/0510:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-3B Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/055:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-3C Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/05 9:00-9:45A Quarry$45 35
Primary Skills 315003-4A Ages 4+ Sa06/11-07/2310:00-10:45AQuarry$28 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-1A Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/179:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-1B Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/1710:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-1C Ages 4+ M-F06/06-06/175:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-2A Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/189:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-2B Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/1810:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-2C Ages 4+ M-F07/05-07/185:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-3A Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/059:00-9:45AQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-3B Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/0510:00-10:45AQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-3C Ages 4+ M-F07/25-08/055:30-6:15PQuarry$45 35
Stroke Readiness 315004-4A Ages 4+ Sa06/11-07/2310:00-10:45AQuarry$28 35
Adult Lap Swim 315005-1A Ages 18+ M-F06/06-06/179:00-10:45AQuarry $14 35
Adult Lap Swim 315005-1B Ages 18+ M-F07/05-07/189:00-10:45AQuarry $14 35
Adult Lap Swim 315005-1C Ages 18+ M-F07/25-08/059:00-10:45AQuarry $14 35
Improve your skills, make new friends, and play ball! This league is played with Geneva and Sugar Grove park districts and will require some travel for games. For the 10U and 12U teams, the season will conclude with a single-game elimination playoff. Please provide a jersey and pant size, as well as what school your child attends, at registration.
• Registration deadline is July 20.
• After the deadline, you will be wait-listed and only placed on a team if numbers allow.
• Practices begin the week of August 8. Days, times, and locations will be determined by your coach and field availability.
• Games begin the last week in August. No games are played during Labor Day weekend.
• Age cut-off is based on participant’s age as of 12/31/21.
• Volunteer coaches are needed.
• Each player is required to have her own helmet. Helmets may be purchased for an additional $21.
• Player uniforms include jersey top and socks for Fall League. Pants for the Fall League may be purchased for an additional $20.
5-6
Join us for the fall softball league! Teams will consist of 8-10 players. All teams will practice for a half-hour and play their game immediately afterward. A uniform top, visor, and socks will be provided for each girl. The league will use a tee like a traditional tee-ball league. All girls must bring their own glove and any kind of shoe may be worn. Volunteer coaches are needed.
Adult Softball League Ages 18+
Get your team together for the 12-inch, adult slow-pitch softball league this fall. Games will be on Wednesday evenings at West Main Field 2. Game start times will vary between 6:0010:00P depending on the number of teams in the league.
• Registration deadline is July 27.
• A full team roster with waivers signed by each player is due before the first game.
• The season includes 9 regular-season games followed by a single-elimination tournament.
• All players must be 18 or older by the first game.
• USA Softball rules will be in effect.
Co-Rec Sand Volleyball League Ages 18+
Feel the wind in your hair and the sand beneath your feet! Join our new Co-Rec Sand Volleyball League. Games will be played on Thursday evenings at the sand volleyball courts at South Mill Creek Park. There must be six players on a court with at least one female playing at all times. Fee is per team!
Adult Summer Basketball League Ages 18+
Join the new Adult Basketball League and stay active this summer! This recreational league starts on June 2 and ends July 28 with a singleelimination playoff concluding the season.
• Players must be 18 years of age or older prior to participation in the league.
• All teams must have completed roster with every players name, address, and phone numbers with signed waivers before the first game.
• Games will be held at the Civic Center Gym on Thursdays. Start times vary between 7:00-10:00P.
• League fees are due at the time of registration.
The junior program includes different ability classes, starting with Red Ball Tennis and advancing to our Jr. Development groups. The program aims to provide a structured and fun framework for learning with the goal of fostering a lasting enjoyment of the game of tennis and willingness and desire to improve.
Red Ball
Ages 4-7
Players will develop agility, balance and coordination, movement patterns, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serves, returns, volleys, court positioning, and scoring.
Orange Ball Ages 8-10
Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand, backhand, serves and volleys.
Ages 8-10
Players will develop advanced shot selection, use of angles, emerging strengths, prepare for orange ball play and begin to transition to green ball.
Jr. Development Ages 11-17
This program is designed to introduce the game to junior high and high school players based on age and ability. Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand and backhand, serve, return and volleys. The class will use green ball for skill development with an introduction to yellow ball.
Schedule a private lesson with Ken Harris, our USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) Pickleball National Champion and Senior World Champion! Email nathanielj@bataviaparks.org or call 630389-2065 to schedule personalized lessons tailored to your skill set. Sessions last one hour and prices are per person.
Ages 18+
• Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 1:00-4:00P, CC Gym,
• Wednesday, 7:00-9:00P, CC Gym
Join the exciting sport of pickleball during open gym hours this season! There is a $3 drop-in fee, or you may choose to purchase a 10-Punch Pass for $27. Some minimal equipment will be provided, but you’re encouraged to bring your own.
Young children will develop flexibility, strength, and coordination in fun yet disciplined activities. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility.
Youth karate classes will put children in touch with their bodies and offers a good mix of strength training, with cardiovascular and flexibility exercises. Adult classes release tension, develop total-body fitness, and build stamina and overall productivity! Parent/child classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child, while coordinating muscles, developing coordination, and improving cardiovascular fitness.
4-9
Professionally led training for youth players seeking an introduction to soccer and for players who want to gain the proper foundation to move on to advanced levels of play if they so desire. The program will include one weekly professional training session and a Saturday morning, weekly league game. Developmental teams will be formed and play against other teams in their respective age divisions from the Tri-Cities area. Join and be a part of the newest innovative approach to soccer development in your community!
• Registration deadline is September 3
• There will be a total of 14 sessions beginning September 6 and ending on October 22.
• Seeking volunteer coaches to aid in training and game sessions.
• Program will be facilitated by professional staff from Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club.
8-13
The Batavia Park District is partnering with Chicago Union, Chicago’s professional American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL) team, to offer a week-long Ultimate Frisbee Camp this summer. Campers will learn basic rules and strategies, how to throw a backhand and forehand, proper catching techniques, and basic offense and defense from certified instructors. Each player will receive a Chicago Union Disc (Frisbee), 4 tickets to select Chicago Union home games and additional prizes at camp!
Tennis Camp Ages 4–13
Join us for an unforgettable week of tennis and fun! Tennis Camp will cover proper stroke production, strategies, tactics and point play. We will have some tennis rackets available, but players are encouraged to bring their own! Please also bring athletic wear, tennis shoes, and a water bottle.
Red Ball Tennis 361601-1A Ages 4-7 M, W 06/06-06/2910:00-11:00A Memorial Park $98 40
Red Ball Tennis 361601-1B Ages 4-7T, Th 06/07-06/305:00-6:00P Memorial Park $98 40
Red Ball Tennis 361601-1C Ages 4-7 Sa06/11-07/0210:00-11:00A Memorial Park $49 40
Red Ball Tennis 361601-1D Ages 4-7M, W 07/11-08/0310:00-11:00A Memorial Park $98 40
Red Ball Tennis 361601-1E Ages 4-7T, Th 07/12-08/045:00-6:00P Memorial Park $98 40
Red Ball Tennis 361601-1F Ages 4-7 Sa07/16-08/0610:00-11:00A Memorial Park $49 40
Orange Ball Tennis 361603-1A Ages 8-10M, W 06/06-06/2911:00A-12:00P Memorial Park $98 40
Orange Ball Tennis 361603-1B Ages 8-10T, Th 06/07-06/306:00-7:00P Memorial Park $98 40
Orange Ball Tennis 361603-1C Ages 8-10 Sa06/11-07/0211:00A-12:00P Memorial Park $49 40
Orange Ball Tennis 361603-1D Ages 8-10M, W 07/11-08/0311:00A-12:00P Memorial Park $98 40
Orange Ball Tennis 361603-1E Ages 8-10T, Th 07/12-08/046:00-7:00P Memorial Park $98 40
Orange Ball Tennis 361603-1F Ages 8-10 Sa07/16-08/0611:00A-12:00P Memorial Park $49 40
Orange Ball Elite Tennis 361609-1A Ages 8-10M, W 06/06-06/291:00-2:30P Memorial Park $144 40
Orange Ball Elite Tennis 361609-1B Ages 8-10M, W 07/11-08/031:00-2:30P Memorial Park $144 40
Jr Development 361604-1A Ages 11-17M, W 06/06-06/2912:00-1:00P Memorial Park $98 40 Jr Development 361604-1B Ages 11-17T, Th 06/07-06/307:00-8:00P Memorial Park $98 40 Jr Development 361604-1C Ages 11-17 Sa06/11-07/0212:00-1:00P Memorial Park $49 40 Jr Development 361604-1D Ages 11-17M, W 07/11-08/0312:00-1:00P Memorial Park $98 40 Jr Development 361604-1E Ages 11-17T, Th 07/12-08/047:00-8:00P Memorial Park $98 40 Jr Development 361604-1F Ages 11-17 Sa07/16-08/0612:00-1:00P Memorial Park $49 40
6U Girls Softball League 461501-1A Ages 5-6 F 8/19-10/14 5:30-7:00P Memorial Park $77 39
8U Girls Softball League 461500-1A8UM-Sa08/08-10/22VariesVaries $104 39
10U Girls Softball League 461500-1B10UM-Sa08/08-10/22VariesVaries $104 39
12U Girls Softball League 461500-1C12UM-Sa08/08-10/22VariesVaries $104 39
14U Girls Softball League 461500-1D14UM-Sa08/08-10/22VariesVaries $104 39
Adult Summer Basketball League 364021-1A Ages 18+ Th06/02-07/287:00-10:00P CC Gym $50039
Adult Softball League 364010-1A Ages 18+ W 08/10-10/196:00-10:00P West Main 2 $55039 Co-Rec Beach Volleyball 364020-1A Ages 18+ W 08/10-09/281:00-4:00P Mill Creek Sand Volleyball Courts $30039
Strikers Fox Valley Soccer Club Developmental League
361402-1A Ages 4-9T, Sa 09/06-10/22Varies Engstrom Park $130 41
Private Pickleball Lessons - 1 player
Private Pickleball Doubles Lessons2 players
Private Pickleball Group Lessons - 4 players
Fee Page
N/A Ages 18+ Varies5/31-08/26 1 hourCC Gym1 lesson – $60 3 lessons – $165 40
N/A Ages 18+ Varies06/01-08/24 1 hourCC Gym1 lesson – $70 3 lessons – $190 40
N/A Ages 18+ VariesVaries 1 hour CC Gym $70/ea $280/ total 40
Pickleball Open Gym N/A Ages 18+ Tu, Th, F 05/31-08/301:00-4:00P CC Gym $3/visit40 Pickleball Open Gym N/A Ages 18+ W 06/01-08/317:00-9:00P CC Gym $3/visit40
Pre-Karate - BeginningContinuing 363001-1A Ages 4-7 M 06/13-08/294:00-4:45PPCC$140 41
Pre-Karate - BeginningContinuing 363001-1B Ages 4-7 W 06/15-08/244:15-5:00PSCC$140 41
Pre-Karate - Beginning 363001-1C Ages 4-7 F 06/10-08/264:15-5:00P CC Gym $153 41 Pre-Karate - Novice (3+ sessions) 363001-2A Ages 4-7 M 06/13-08/294:50-5:35PPCC$140 41
Pre-Karate - Novice (3+ sessions) 363001-2B Ages 4-7 W 06/15-08/245:05-5:50PSCC$140 41
Pre-Karate - Continuing 363001-2C Ages 4-7 F 06/10-08/265:00-5:45P CC Gym $153 41 Karate - White-Yellow Belt 363002-1A Ages 7+ F 06/10-08/266:00-6:55P CC Gym $153 41
KarateWhite-Orange Belt 363002-1B Ages 7+ W 06/15-08/246:00-6:55PSCC$140 41
KarateWhite-Orange Belt 363002-1C Ages 7+ M 06/13-08/295:40-6:35PPCC$140 41
Karate – Blue-Black Belt 363002-1D Ages 7+ F 06/10-08/267:00-7:55P CC Gym $153 41
Karate - Yellow-Green Belt 363002-1E Ages 7+ W 06/15-08/247:00-7:55PSCC$140 41
Karate - Yellow-Blue Belt 363002-1F Ages 7+ M 06/13-08/296:40-7:35PPCC$140 41
Karate - Purple Belt 363002-1H Ages 7+ W 06/15-08/248:00-9:00PSCC$140 41
Karate - Green & Up Belt 363002-1I Ages 7+ M 06/13-08/297:40-8:35PPCC$140 41
Karate - Brown-Black Belt 363002-1K Ages 7+ W 06/15-08/248:00-9:15PSCC $162 41
Karate - All Levels 363002-1L Ages 15+ M 06/13-08/298:40-9:35PPCC$140 41
Ultimate Frisbee Camp 361660-1A Ages 8-13 M-F06/13-06-179:00-11:30A Prairie Path Park $130 41
Tennis Camp 361610-1A Ages 4-7 Tu-Sa05/31-06/039:00-10:00A Memorial Park $75 41
Tennis Camp 361610-1B Ages 8-10 Tu-Sa05/31-06/0310:00-11:00A Memorial Park $75 41
Tennis Camp 361610-1C Ages 11-13 Tu-Sa05/31-06/0311:00-12:00P Memorial Park $75 41
Jr. Parent Tot Sports Ages 2-3
This program is a great opportunity for a parent and child to bond and have fun together while learning a variety of sports! Participants will improve simple motor skills such as catching, throwing, batting, shooting, passing, running, and hand-eye coordination. Sports played may include soccer, basketball, hockey, T-ball, and football.
Jr. Soccer Ages 3-6
Learn soccer the All Star way with drills hidden in fun games and association techniques that get down to the players’ levels. Soccer is a game that is action packed! We will cover simple foot skills, dribbling, passing, shooting, basic rules, and work on spreading the field. Please bring a water bottle, shin guards, and size 4 soccer ball.
T-Ball League Ages 3-6
Throwing, fielding, base-running, and batting will be the focus of this introductory league. Every player will have the opportunity to play each position as teams are kept small. Each player will receive a team hat, jersey, and trophy. Please bring your own glove and water bottle.
Please remember that the players are just kids, officials are human, and coaches are volunteers.
We like to cheer for everyone and have fun!
Jr. T-Ball Ages 3-7
Mechanics and hand-eye coordination are the keys to early success in T-ball! Players in this program will be more confident in this active class. We’ll work on the proper mechanics of catching, throwing, fielding, base running, and batting. Players will be moving and learning even when in the dugout! Please bring a water bottle and glove.
Jr. Golf Ages 4-6
Children will be introduced to the proper basic mechanics, know-how, and course etiquette at an early age. This class will include basic swing practice, understanding the clubs, safety rules, and playing a small-sided course. Please bring a water bottle. If you have your own clubs, please bring them.
Jr. All Star All Sports Ages 4-6
This class is for the all-around athlete who wants to take a shot at different sports! We will focus on a new sport each class, including baseball, football, floor hockey, soccer, basketball and more! Learn the basic rules and mechanics all while we play games that keeps everyone moving. There’s no reason to pick a sport when you can play them all!
Soccer Skills Ages 7-9
Improve your soccer game with speed and agility drills, allowing for more powerful shots, increased range on the field, and efficient change of direction. All basic skills of dribbling, shooting, passing, and spacing will be covered. Please bring shin guards, a size 4 soccer ball, and a water bottle.
Baseball Skills Ages 7–9
Our top notch baseball coaches teach the importance of proper skills technique as well as the fundamentals of the sport. Speed and agility training, as well as in-game strategies will taught throughout the program.
Jr. Parent Tot Sports 360620-1A Ages 2-3 M 06/13-08/019:15-10:00A Memorial Park $89
Jr. All Star All Sports 360600-1A Ages 4-6 M 06/13-08/0110:00-11:00A Memorial Park $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1A Ages 3-4 M 06/13-08/0111:00-11:45A Memorial Park $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1B Ages 4-6 M 06/13-08/0111:45A-12:45P Memorial Park $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1C Ages 3-4 Tu 06/14-07/269:15-10:00A Memorial Park $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1D Ages 4-6 Tu 06/14-07/2610:00-11:00A Memorial Park $89 Soccer Skills 360202-1A Ages 7-9 Tu 06/14-07/2611:00A-12:00P Memorial Park $89
Jr. All Star All Sports 360600-1B Ages 4-6 Tu 06/14-07/261:00-2:00P Memorial Park $89 Jr. Golf 360540-1A Ages 4-6 Tu 06/14-07/262:15-3:00P Memorial Park $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1E Ages 3-4 Tu 06/14-07/263:15-4:00P Memorial Park $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1F Ages 4-6 Tu 06/14-07/264:00-5:00P Memorial Park $89 Jr. Golf 360540-1B Ages 4-6 Th06/09-07/2810:00-10:45A Memorial Park $100 Jr. T-Ball 360300-1A Ages 3-4 Th06/09-07/2811:00-11:45A Memorial Park $100 Jr. T-Ball 360300-1B Ages 4-6 Th06/09-07/2811:45A-12:45P Memorial Park $100 Jr. Parent Tot Sports 360620-1B Ages 2-3 Sa06/11-07/309:00-9:45AESCC $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1G Ages 3-4 Sa06/11-07/309:45-10:30AESCC $89 Jr. Soccer 360200-1H Ages 4-6 Sa06/11-07/3010:30-11:30AESCC $89 Jr. T-Ball 360300-1C Ages 5-7 Sa06/11-07/3011:30A-12:30PESCC $89 T-Ball League 360305-1A Ages 3-4 Tu/Th06/14-07/195:30-6:30P H. Michael Wild $120 T-Ball League 360305-1B Ages 4-6 Tu/Th06/14-07/196:30-7:30P H. Michael Wild $120
SESSION 2
Jr. Soccer 360200-2A Ages 3-4 Tu/Th08/02-08/119:00-9:45A Memorial Park $45 Jr. Soccer 360200-2B Ages 4-6 Tu/Th08/02-08/119:45-10:45A Memorial Park $45 Soccer Skills 360202-2A Ages 7-9 Tu/Th08/02-08/1110:45-11:45A Memorial Park $45 Jr. T-Ball 360300-2A Ages 3-4 Tu/Th08/02-08/114:30-5:15P Memorial Park $45 Jr. T-Ball 360300-2B Ages 4-6 Tu/Th08/02-08/115:15-6:15P Memorial Park $45 Baseball Skills360761 - 1AAges 7-9 Tu/Th08/02-08/116:15-7:15P Memorial Park $45
Soccer Camp Ages 4-12
Be prepared for the upcoming soccer season! Boys and girls will build confidence and self-esteem as the coaches enhance everyone’s play, whether they are just beginners or have played on traveling teams. Each day consists of stretching and warm-ups, drills and skills, fun competitions, and a strategy session leading up to a game. Please bring your own soccer ball and wear shin guards.
Multi Sports Camp Ages 4-9
This camp is for the all-around athlete or for someone who wants to try all the sports. The main focal point of this camp is teamwork and sportsmanship as sports like soccer, basketball, hockey, football, and baseball are covered. This camp is not about winning or losing; it’s about having fun and learning. All equipment is provided.
Baseball Camp Ages 7-12
Extend the baseball season with this camp! All Little Leaguers are welcome, whether they’re just beginning or already superstars. Instructors will pass on knowledge and skills helpful for play at all levels. The camp is designed to equip ball players with the proper attitude, mechanics, and know-how of the game to ensure confidence in their future baseball endeavors. Please bring a baseball glove.
Softball Camp Ages 7-12
This softball camp is designed to teach girls the basic softball fundamentals and the knowhow of the game to move to the next level with confidence. All aspects of the game will be covered, including pitching techniques, hitting, bunting, base running, infield, outfield, and catching. Both offense and defense strategies will be taught through games and individual instruction. Please bring a softball glove.
Grades 1-5
This volleyball camp is designed to equip children with the essential fundamentals needed to succeed in this fast-paced game. Join us as we work on improving our footwork, teamwork, and the fundamentals of volleyball, including passing, setting, serving, defensive, and offensive strategies. Please bring knee and elbow pads.
Basketball Camp Ages 6-12
This camp is designed to keep everyone moving and learning at all times! Every part of the game will be covered and broken down into detail. Not only will players’ skills be advanced, but the importance of teamwork and a positive mental attitude will be stressed. Each day will consist of stretching and warm-ups, drills and skills, a strategy session, and games. A basketball is provided.
SESSION 1
Soccer Camp 360720-1A Ages 4-6 M-F06/13-06/179:00-11:00A Engstrom Park $100
Soccer Camp 360720-1B Ages 7-9 M-F06/13-06/1711:00A-1:00P Engstrom Park $100
Volleyball Camp 360742-1A Grades 1-2 M-F06/20-06/249:00-11:00A South Mill Creek Courts $100
Volleyball Camp 360742-1B Grades 3-5 M-F06/20-06/2411:00A-1:00P South Mill Creek Courts $100
Baseball Camp 360744-1A Ages 7-12 M-F06/27-07/0110:00A-12:00P Memorial Park $100
Softball Camp 360746-1A Ages 7-12 M-F06/27-07/0112:00-2:00P Memorial Park $100
Multi Sports Camp 366760-1A Ages 4-6 M-F07/11-07/1510:00A-12:00P Engstrom Park $100
Multi Sports Camp 366760-1B Ages 7-9 M-F07/11-07/1512:00-2:00P Engstrom Park $100
Basketball Camp 360710-1A Ages 6-8 M-F07/18-07/2212:00-2:00P CC Gym $100
Basketball Camp 360710-1B Ages 9-12 M-F07/18-07/222:00-4:00P CC Gym $100
Soccer Camp 360720-2A Ages 4-6 M-F07/25-07/293:00-5:00P Engstrom Park $100 Soccer Camp 360720-2B Ages 7-12 M-F07/25-07/295:00-7:00P Engstrom Park $100
Cheer Lessons Ages 4-7
This is a noncompetitive class. Athletes will learn facials, arm motions, vocals, jumps, flexibility, strength, tumbling, stunting and poms. A pep assembly will be hosted during the last day of class. Athletes will need to wear athletic attire and lace-up tennis shoes are required.
Tumbling – Level 1 Ages 5-7
Level 1 is for a new tumbler to learn forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, backbends, roundoffs, and more. Tumblers should wear a leotard or fitted athletic attire.
Tumbling – Level 2 Ages 7-10
Level 2 is for a tumbler who has completed Level 1 or has a tumbling background. In this class, the tumbler will learn back walkovers, front walkovers, and the beginning stages of front and back handsprings. Tumblers should wear leotards or fitted athletic attire.
Spirit Cheer Summer Camp Grades 2-8
This is a camp to build new skills and talent. Join us for a cheertastic time where cheer motions, jumps, stunts and cheers will be taught. Fee includes a camp T-shirt. Camp will be hosted from 6:00–7:30 pm on Wednesdays and a demo will be performed on the last day of camp.
The goal of the Batavia Park District dance program is to help all dancers improve grace and flexibility while introducing them to the beauty and benefits of dance.
Ages 5-11
Dancers will be introduced to exciting movements in a fun, high-energy setting. We will focus on the sharpness and technique of poms, as well as the isolations and footwork of hip hop. Jazz shoes are required; no street clothes. Please pull back hair into a ponytail or bun.
Jazz Ages 5-11
Jazz dance introduces participants to new rhythms, steps, and movements in a fun and exciting atmosphere that will increase flexibility and strength. We will focus on Jazz and some ballet technique. Dance attire and jazz shoes required. No street clothes. Please pull hair back into a ponytail or bun.
Acro Dance Ages 5-11
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acro elements. It is unique choreography, which seamlessly blends dance and acrobatics. Participants will use and learn strength and flexibility to perform gymnastic-like skills.
Poms
Beginner Hip Hop Ages 7-10+
Ever wonder what it would be like to dance like the dancers on TV? Here’s your chance to learn the basic movements seen in your favorite videos. This hip-hop class will teach basic hip-hop movements that encourage strength, flexibility, and funk! Loose-fitting clothing required along with jazz shoes. Please pull hair back in a ponytail or bun.
Beginner Adult Hip-Hop Ages 17+
Like to dance? Like hip-hop music? Do you want to learn awesome moves? Adults, this is your chance to learn how to do hip-hop style of dance. Join in on the fun and get a great workout! Jazz or tennis shoes required.
Intermediate Adult Hip-Hop Ages 17+
Now that you know the basics, let’s dance to more complex routines and styles of hip-hop.
325044-1A Ages 5-8 Tu 06/07-07/263:30-4:30P Kemp Hall $65
Poms 325044-1B Ages 9-11 Tu 06/07-07/264:45-5:45P Kemp Hall $65
Jazz 325021-1A Ages 5-8 Th06/09-07/283:30-4:30P Kemp Hall $65
Jazz 325021-1B Ages 9-11 Th06/09-07/285:00-6:00P Kemp Hall $65
NEW! Acro Dance 325016-1A Ages 5-8 M 06/06-07/254:00-5:00P Kemp Hall $65
NEW! Acro Dance 325016-1B Ages 9-11 M 06/06-07/255:15-6:15P Kemp Hall $65
Beginner Hip-Hop 329100-1A Ages 7-9 Tu 06/07-07/266:00-6:45P Kemp Hall $60
Beginner Hip-Hop 329100-1B Ages 10+ Tu 06/07-07/267:00-7:45P Kemp Hall $60
Beginner Adult Hip-Hop 349101-1A Ages 17+ Th06/09-07/286:30-7:30P Kemp Hall $65
Intermediate Adult Hip-Hop 339100-1A Ages 17+ Th06/09-07/287:45-8:45P Kemp Hall $65
Horsemanship for Kids Ages 10-17
Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! Participants will explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. Make-up class will be held at the end of the six weeks. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Must have an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride.
Class Location: Dunham Woods Farms, Inc., 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124
I Speak Spanish for Kids Ages 3-6
Expand your child’s world! Introduce your child to the Spanish language in this Spanish immersion class developed especially for very young learners. Children will be immersed in the Spanish language through fun and educational activities and music. New material will be covered each session.
Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Ice Cream Thrills and Chills Ages 6-13
Class Ages 5-12
Children are guaranteed to have fun as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. While tricks may appear difficult, kids will discover they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Note: All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate. New tricks are taught each session, so you can sign up again.
Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build self-esteem. Become an expert on this billion-dollar industry by making a batch of homemade ice cream. Explore the science and history of the beloved amusement park treats, Dippin’ Dots, waffle cones, and the first novelty ice cream bar, the Eskimo Pie. Try the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town. This dream class is all about putting the fun back into learning. Don’t wear your Sunday best, we will get sticky! Souvenirs included.
Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Vamonos Spanish Kids Club Ages 6-10
Learning a second language can open a world of possibilities for your child. In this class, students will embark on their Spanish language journey, learning conversational Spanish and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive, engaging, and fun activities.
Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Chocolate Bridges of HopeKids Life Coaching Ages 6-13
Why is hope so important to happiness? Having hope is that “bridge” until we get to the other side. Sometimes we must do things (strategies) to get to the other side. Smashing negative thoughts, knowing our strengths, using humor, having emotional self-control, and using a growth mindset are just some of the strategies we will learn. Applying these strategies and envisioning a better outcome can be very motivating for kids in a tough present scenario. To dramatize the concept of hope, we will engineer a Hershey’s chocolate decked-out candy bridge while we learn about the world’s most decadent bridges. Kids may take their edible creation home or eat it on the spot!
Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Back to School Bubble Bash! Kids Life Coaching Ages 6-13
National Root Beer Float Day is August 6. Prepare kids to close out summer by brewing homemade root beer at the ultimate Back to School Bubbly Bash! Then attendees will cast their vote for BEST 2022 ROOT BEER as they taste-test a flight of 4 unidentified root beer brands. Kids will complete their experience by preparing their own customized “black cow” (root beer float), complete with festive fixings. A quick life coaching lesson will be given on how to set intentions to feel “bubbly” positive this school year as we chase a storm of bubbles in the air. The party culminates with one last wacky bubbly group dramatization.
Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Self-Esteem Through Comedy, A Kids Life Coaching Laughter Lab Ages 6-13
Let’s kick off summer with loads of laughter. Regardless of whether your child is naturally funny, they will have the opportunity to develop and execute comedic skills, gain a higher sense of self-esteem, and perhaps learn to use humor in a social setting. Through close observation and lab experimentation, this high-energy comedy class will offer electrifying lessons on humor such as: Impersonations, prank humor, slapstick, comic strips, improv, character voices, ventriloquism, and witty situational. They also will understand when comedy is taken too far in life. What is a heckler? What is a laugh track? What is microphone technique and comic timing? And more humor discoveries and secrets! In a world immersed in technology, children could benefit from a healthy dose of interaction and comedy! All kids leave with a humor-themed souvenir.
Instructor: Lisa Lombardi
Magic the Gathering Game Night Ages 8-13
Played by more than 20 million people worldwide, Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game where players purchase or build their own collection of monsters, creatures and wizards to battle against each other in a game of fantasy, strategy and skill. Join the crew at The Gaming Goat to learn how to play this addictive card game or bring your own deck from home and test your might against other players. No experience is necessary. Demo decks will be available for new players.
Instructor: Gaming Goat staff
Ages 6-12
Battle it out with the best Pokémon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best Pokémon trainer there ever was! Pokémon the Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe and lets you “battle” other collectors in a turnbased game of strategy, skill and a little bit of luck. No experience is necessary. Demo decks will be available for new players.
Instructor: Gaming Goat staff
Each child will use their creative skills to create an entire tray full of special cookies and cupcakes. The class will include: A baker’s hat, a variety of frosting colors and a wide array of sprinkles and toppings to add to the fun. We will add a candy border for a special masterpiece. Each child will go home with enough goodies to feed the entire family. This is a perfect class for anyone who loves goodies.
Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Staff
5-11
Parents Night Out is fun, active and much better for kids than staying home with a babysitter. While you enjoy a night out on the town, your kids have a great time with their friends while having a pizza for dinner and enjoying crafts, games and much more.
Hawaiian Get-Away Party Ages 3-12
We will touch on Hawaiian culture with language and dance. Everyone will receive a flowered lei. We will end this Hawaiian GetAway by having a yummy Hawaiian snack and drink. Children ages 3-5 must be accompanied by an adult.
Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Staff
Tween Night Ages 9-11
Tweens are at that special stage, ages 9-11, when they want to have fun and play, but not like they did when they were “kids.” Instead, try a cool spot where tweens can enjoy games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more! This is a great opportunity to hang out with old friends and make new friends from other schools.
Grades K-3
It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s a new superhero of your own design! 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. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold… create! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience is necessary.
Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
Summer Horse Camp for Kids
Ages 9-13
Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with our Summer Horse Camp! Campers will learn the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses as well as learning the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Campers will learn tons of cool information about breeds, colors, markings of horses and more! We also will have fun with games and other activities. Meet some new friends while hanging out with horses! Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Campers must bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride and a sack lunch! Juice boxes or bottled water will be provided.
Camp Location: Dunham Woods Farms Inc., 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124
Ages 4-10
Looking for something fun and educational for your child this summer? Children will decorate their very own mini piñata while singing songs in Spanish, learning Spanish words, and discovering the Mexican culture. All materials will be included.
Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Chess Scholars Camp Ages 5-12
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! This half-day camp is perfect for beginners as well as experienced players. Each day of camp will consist of a fun interactive teaching period, followed by guided practice time, allowing the students to play against one another while being coached by an experienced instructor. The camp session will conclude with a tournament that does not include elimination.
Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
STEAM Camp Ages 6-12
This exciting program brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, actionpacked environment. Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience is necessary.
Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions
Double the Fun DrawingYoung Rembrandts Ages 5-12
Here’s an exciting experience for your imaginative child. We explore all the basics of visual arts in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. Basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Young Rembrandts artists gain so much confidence. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills.
Little Doctors Summer Camp Ages 6-12
Through role-play and activities, students will learn the key responsibilities of a doctor and explore the heart, lungs, and digestive system. Students will use real medical instruments such as a stethoscope, reflex hammer, and blood pressure cuff. They also will practice scrubbing, suturing, and tying knots like a real surgeon.
Instructor: Little Medical School staff
Little Vet Summer Camp Ages 6-10
Camp participants will role-play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian and learn how to give an exam on their newly “adopted” plush pet. These future veterinarians will learn about animal body language, maintaining a healthy environment and more!
Instructor: Little Medical School staff
STEM Camp Ages 6-14
Robotics, engineering, and coding all in one camp! Each day students will work on a STEM activity, including building and programming robots, building mechanical engineering models based on simple machines, and programming animations and games.
Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff
Minecraft Engineering Camp Ages 7-14
Does your child enjoy Minecraft? Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, city zones, housing, stores, schools and more. The camp ends with a presentation of each student’s city. Minecraft is used as the tool for hands-on learning.
Instructor: USEL and Chasewood Learning
Robotics & Sumobots Camp Ages 7-14
Learn about robotics by designing and programming robots to compete in a SumoBot competition. Kids will learn the physics and concepts of robots through building and programing, controlling motors and reading sensors that lead to a competition at the end of camp. Students will learn how to problem solve, work in teams, and deal with failure — all skills needed in the real world.
Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff
Game Design Camp Ages 8-14
Learn to create online games using popular computer gaming platforms that allow users to play with friends, create challenges and more. This course teaches children how to create their own game on platforms like ROBLOX, Contstruct.Net, and Scratch. Students learn basic advanced coding techniques: Game design, coding concepts, graphic design, game interaction, and revenue ideas. As a result, children can publish their own game online and people can play their game!
Instructor: Chasewood Learning staff
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation Fee Page
Horsemanship for Kids 382010-1A Ages 10-17 Sa06/04-07/09 1:30-2:30P Dunham Woods Farm $18553
Magic Class 382003-1A Ages 5-12 M 07/116:45-7:40P The Lodge $2053
Tween Night 580000-10 Ages 9-11 Th08/046:30-8:00PQuarry $10 55
I Speak Spanish for Kids! 355809-1A Ages 3-6 M 06/13-07/1110:55-11:40ASCC $5453
I Speak Spanish for Kids! 355809-1B Ages 3-6 M 07/18-08/0810:55-11:40ASCC $5453
Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 382031-1B Ages 6-10 M 06/13-07/1111:50A-12:35PSCC $5453
Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 382031-1C Ages 6-10 M 07/18-08/0811:50A-12:35PSCC $5453
Ice Cream Thrills and Chills 382029-1A Ages 6-13 Tu 07/196:00-7:00PPCC $2953
NEW! Chocolate Bridges of Hope 382029-1B Ages 6-13 M 06/20 5:00-6:00PSPRC $2954
NEW! Back to School Bubble Bash 320134-1A Ages 6-13 F 08/054:30-5:30P Peg Bond Center $2954
Self-Esteem Through Comedy 382023-1A Ages 6-13 M 06/20 6:00-7:00PSPRC $2954
Pokemon the Card Game Club 382048-1A Ages 6-12 Sa06/181:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 55
Pokemon the Card Game Club 382048-1B Ages 6-12 Sa07/161:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 55
Pokemon the Card Game Club 382048-1C Ages 6-12 Sa08/201:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 55
Magic The Gathering Game Night 382081-1A Ages 8-13 F 06/106:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 54
Magic The Gathering Game Night 382081-1B Ages 8-13 F 07/086:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 54
Magic The Gathering Game Night 382081-1C Ages 8-13 F 08/126:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 54
Father’s Day Sweets and Treats 520131-1A Ages 4-12 F 06/24 1:00-2:00PSPRC $3555
Hawaiian Get-Away Party 325061-1A Ages 3-12 Sa07/091:00-2:00PSCC $3555
NEW! Parents Night Out 332313-1AAges:5-11 F 06/176:00-9:00P ESCC Gym $25 per child
NEW! Parents Night Out 332313-1B Ages 5-11 F 07/156:00-9:00P Shannon Hall $25 per child
Classes do not meet on 07/04.
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Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation
Fee Page
Chess Scholars Camp 382002-1A Ages 5-12 M-F06/13-06/171:30-3:00P Peg Bond Center $12556
Chess Scholars Camp 382002-1B Ages 5-12 M-F07/25-07/299:00A-12:00P Peg Bond Center $21056
STEAM Camp 382094-1A Ages 6-12 M-F06/20-06/241:30-3:00P Peg Bond Center $15556
STEAM Camp 382094-1B Ages 6-12 M-F08/01-08/0510:00-11:30A Peg Bond Center $15556
STEM Camp 382907-1A Ages 6-14 M-F06/06-06/109:00A-12:00PSPRC$236 57
Minecraft Engineering Camp 382921-1A Ages 7-14 M-F06/20-06/249:00A-12:00PSPRC$236 57
Minecraft Engineering Camp 382921-1B Ages 7-14 M-F08/08-08/129:00A-12:00PSPRC$236 57
Robotics & Sumobots Camp 382919-1A Ages 7-14 M-F06/13-06/179:00A-12:00PSPRC$236 57
Robotics & Sumobots Camp 382919-1B Ages 7-14 M-F07/25-07/299:00A-12:00PSPRC$236 57
Game Design Camp 382013-1A Ages 8-14 M-F06/27-07/019:00A-12:00PSPRC$236 57
Little Doctors Summer Camp 382939-1A Ages 6-12 M-Th08/22-08/255:30-7:30PSPRC$16857
Little Doctors Summer Camp 382939-1B Ages 6-12 M-Th08/22-08/255:30-7:30PSCC$16857
Little Vet Summer Camp 382941-1A Ages 6-10 M-Th06/06-06/095:30-7:00PSPRC$16857
Little Vet Summer Camp 382941-1B Ages 6-10 M-Th07/25-07/285:30-7:00PSPRC$16857
Little Vet Summer CampDogs 382941-1C Ages 6-10 M-Th06/06-06/095:30-7:00PSPRC$16857
Little Vet Summer CampCats 382941-1D Ages 6-10 M-Th07/25-07/285:30-7:00PSPRC$16857
Fiesta Time Mini Camp 382035-1A Ages 4-10 Th06/0910:30A-12:00PSCC $21 56
Smart Start Art 381034-1A Grades K-3 Sa07/09-08/139:00-10:00A 150 Houston St., Suites 301/307
$10556
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1A Ages 8-14 T, W 06/07-06/0811:20A-2:00PDunham Woods Farm $18056
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1B Ages 8-14 T, W 06/07-06/1511:20A-2:00PDunham Woods Farm $33056
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1C Ages 8-14 T, W 07/05-07/0611:20A-2:00PDunham Woods Farm $18056
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1D Ages 8-14 T, W 07/05-07/1311:20A-2:00PDunham Woods Farm $33056
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1E Ages 8-14 T, W 08/02-08/0311:20A-2:00PDunham Woods Farm $18056
Horse Camp for Kids 382001-1F Ages 8-14 T, W 08/02-08/1011:20A-2:00PDunham Woods Farm $33056
NEW! Double the Fun 382093-1A Ages 5-12 M-Tu06/06-06/0710:00A-12:00PSPRC $73 53
Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1B Ages 5-12 M-Tu06/13-06/1410:00A-12:00PPCC $73 53
Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1C Ages 5-12 M-Tu06/20-06/2110:00A-12:00P Peg Bond Center $73 53
Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1D Ages 5-12 M-Tu06/27-06/281:00-3:00PSPRC $73 53
Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1E Ages 5-12 M-Tu07/11-07/1210:00A-12:00PPCC $73 53
Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1F Ages 5-12 M-Tu07/18-07/1910:00A-12:00P Peg Bond Center $73 53
Double the Fun Drawing 382093-1G Ages 5-12 M-Tu07/25-07/2610:00A-12:00PSPRC $73 53
Broadway Programs
Explore the world of musical theatre through developmentally appropriate, age-based instruction in singing, acting and dancing through songs and scenes from a musical! Building ensemble and technique in character work, voice, stylized movement, and storytelling will culminate with a cabaret-style showcase for friends and family. All Broadway programs include a T-shirt.
Broadway Minis Ages 4-6
Session 1: “The Little Mermaid”
Session 2: “Seussical”
Broadway Kids Ages 7-11
Session 1: “Shrek”
Session 2: “Charlie Brown”
Broadway Players Ages 12+
Session 1: “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Session 2: “The Addams Family”
ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals Grades K-3
Session 1: June 28-Aug. 9, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P
Session 2: Aug. 16-Sept. 20, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P
Recommended for new or beginning acting students who want to participate in the next play or musical, Beginning Acting covers the fundamentals of acting through sensory, observation, and relaxation exercises and games. Beginning actors will learn and practice good habits of basic stage movement, blocking, and bodywork in order to learn to move and act with purpose. This class will provide actors with the groundwork to take the stage with confidence and culminates with a fun mini showcase on the last day of class.
Grades 4-8
Session 1: June 28-Aug. 9, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P
Session 2: Aug. 16-Sept. 20, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P
Recommended for students who are currently in or planning to participate in a play or musical production, this class focuses on meeting the needs of each actor and working to get to the next level of performing for an audience. Through learning and application of techniques, we will work on setting each actor’s goals and finding and fixing performance gaps through individualized coaching on techniques and methods for performance. The second half-hour will focus on extension of the craft by digging deeper into character work, objectives, relationships, and putting the words to action to develop a scene or monologue that engages the audience into the world of the character. This class concludes with a monologue showcase on the last day of class.
Ages: 5-12
Experience the world of theatre through our two-week camps! Campers will workshop a play or short musical through the process of casting, rehearsing, and staging to culminate with a final performance. Crafts and activities will incorporate summer fun with a theatrical splash. Sessions are Monday through Friday.
Session 1: June 6-17, 8:30-11:30A
Session 2: June 20-July 1, 8:30-11:30A
Session 3: July 11-22, 8:30-11:30A
Session 4: July 25-Aug. 5, 8:30-11:30A
Price: $165 per session
“Les Miserables” (Ensemble/Featured Character Auditions)
Auditions: Sunday, April 3, by appointment
Rehearsals: Thursdays & Fridays, 5:30-9:00P, Sundays 1:00-5:00P beginning April 13
Tech Week: June 20-23
Shows: Friday, June 24, 7:00P Saturday, June 25, 1:00P & 7:00P Sunday, June 26, 1:00P
Fee: $310 includes costume & T-shirt
“Shrek Jr.”
Auditions: Select one and attend the entire time: Monday, June 6, & Tuesday, June 7, 5:30-8:30P
Rehearsals: Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays, 5:30-8:30P
Tech Week: July 25-28 Shows: Friday, July 29, 7:30P Saturday, July 30, 4:00P & 7:30P Sunday, July 31, 1:00P & 4:00P
Fee: $270 includes costume & T-shirt
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTimeLocation Fee
Session 1
Broadway Minis 345811-1A Ages 4-6 M 06/27-08/084:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Broadway Kids 345812-1A Ages 7-11 W 06/29-08/104:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Broadway Players 345814-1A Ages 12+ Th06/30-08/114:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Broadway Minis 345811-2A Ages 4-6 M 08/15-09/194:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Broadway Kids 345812-2A Ages 7-11 W 08/17-09/214:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Broadway Players 345814-2A Ages 12+ Th08/18-09/224:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 345816-1A Grades K-3 Tu 06/28-08/094:20-5:30P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 345816-2A Grades K-3 Tu 08/16-09/204:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110
Act 2: Acting in Performance 345817-1A Grades 4-8 Tu 06/28-08/094:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 345817-2A Grades 4-8 Tu 08/16-09/204:20-5:20P
Musical Camp
Marquee Youth Stage $110
Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1A Ages 5+ M-F06/06-06/178:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165
Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1B Ages 5+ M-F06/20-07/018:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165
Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1C Ages 5+ M-F07/11-07/228:30-11:30A
Marquee Youth Stage $165
Summer Theatre Camp 345823-1D Ages 5+ M-F07/25-08/058:30-11:30A Marquee Youth Stage $165
Summer Productions
Shrek Jr. 345821-1B Grades 3-12 VariesAuditions 06/06, 06/07 5:30-8:30P Marquee Youth Stage $270
Les Miserables 345821-1A Grades 1-9 Varies Auditions 04/10 By appointment Marquee Youth Stage $310
Classes do not meet on 07/04.
Ages 8-10
Spend your summer in nature at Red Oak’s Adventure Camp! Each week features a different theme that will get and keep your camper outside exploring the world around them. We’ll hike, play games, make crafts, use tools and have fun.
Campers who sign up for all 5 weeks receive a free Red Oak Camp T-shirt. For those signing up for all 5 weeks, a $250 security deposit is due at the time of registration with the balance being charged on June 15. Full-session fee includes a discount on the weekly camp fees. Space is limited.
Become mad about science this summer as you uncover the hidden secrets of spies, step into the shoes of an engineer, or blast off rockets like an astronaut. Test theories, devise a plan and see how messy and exciting science can be!
There’s a buzz at Red Oak about last summer’s cryptid team discoveries: Bigfoot, fairies, gnomes and Nessie all living here! The word is out and the cryptids are coming to spend some time in our habitats. Your expedition skills will be put to the test!
Planet Heroes unite! Join us as we learn about our natural world and the superheroes who live in it. Each day we will learn what it takes to help care for the habitats and their inhabitants through games and activities while turning into superheroes ourselves! Each camper must bring a zero-waste lunch and water bottle to camp every day.
Crisscross all over Red Oak playing games, solving puzzles, finding clues and competing in challenges that will help them to learn more about the habitats and their inhabitants. It’s not how far they go, but what happens along the way.
Discover what’s lurking in the mud down at Lippold Pond! We will talk about what a wetland is and why they are so important to us and the animals. We also will play games, use dip nets, fishing poles and other tools to help us investigate our pond. Wear clothes and shoes that can become wet and muddy as we will be exploring in the water! Meet at the Lippold parking lot each day and bring a change of shoes and a towel.
Ages 5-7
This camp is the perfect way for your youngsters to get that camp experience while they may not be ready for that full day of fun at Red Oak. Each week of camp has its own theme filled with outdoor games, exploration, hiking, crafts, stories and more! All campers are required to bring a healthy and energizing snack and refillable water bottle. Please sign your camper up for one session, either AM or PM.
• Treasure Hunters
Treasure is all around you if you know how to look. This week we will be exploring all types of ways to discover treasure right here in Illinois. All campers are required to bring a healthy, energizing snack and refillable water bottle.
• Animals on Stage Campers will learn about the real-life counterparts to some of our favorite cartoon characters. Everyone from Space Jam 2’s players, Kermit the Frog and more will be the focus of our adventures. All campers are required to bring a healthy, energizing snack and refillable water bottle.
• Wetland Wonders
Water is important to all living things! This week we will investigate who visits Lippold Pond and what kinds of creatures call it home. Campers will use tools like dip nets to scoop in the muck, search for tracks along the water’s edge, check the nearby creek and more. Campers must wear old gym shoes (no crocks, flip-flops or rain boots are allowed) and clothes that can become wet and muddy.
• Creature Features
There are many different kinds of animals that call Red Oak “home” and each one has special features that help them to survive here. Each day we will focus on these special adaptations through hands-on discoveries before heading out in search of them. What if we even use some of the creature features ourselves to help in the investigation? All campers are required to bring a healthy, energizing snack and refillable water bottle.
Ages 2-3 w/Parent
Our Sprout series is a wonderful way to encourage your tiny camper to explore nature with you! Fun activities will have you and your child outside explore, creating simple crafts and listening to stories all based on that week’s theme. Adults must accompany their child but do not need to register.
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Join the search for some of the craziest, brightest, and rarest colors in nature! We’ll go on short hikes to locate colors, create colorful art, and even listen to a few colorful stories.
Our wetland habitats are filled with animals that love to splish and splash about! Dress to get a little wet as we explore how much fun they have in the water.
Ages 3-4
This camp series is great for your preschooler to help reinforce concepts they may have started learning while challenging them with fun and engaging topics. The day will be packed with plenty of outside time for your campers, including hiking, games, hands-on exploration and more all based on that week’s theme. All campers are required to bring a refillable water bottle. There is no snack break during these camps.
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Let your littles enjoy a grimy-good time as they investigate the natural world around them through sensory play. Each day will have them digging into good, clean fun while sparking curiosity and adventure. Please dress your camper in clothes that can get dirty.
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Discover together ooey-gooey science while also investigating nature for similar textures. Be sure to come dressed to get messy!
Join us as we investigate the extraordinary “mini beasts” that live all around us. We will learn about and then explore Red Oak for these bone-less wonders to see what makes each one unique! Campers will take part in games, sensory activities, and outdoor investigation.
• Tales to Trails
Join us as we bring some of our favorite stories to life. Each day will be focused around one of our favorite nature-themed stories followed by investigations, crafts, games, and more!
• Dinosaurs
Come “RAWR” with us as we investigate dinosaurs and their living relatives! While animals like the chicken, dragonfly and turtle might not seem so ferocious, their ancestors sure went on some colossal adventures. Meat-eating, plant-loving, land and sea dinos will be up for investigating.
Ages 11-13
Become a legend this summer and explore the wilds in five styles of camp to discover what kind of champion you are! Two of these camps have overnight components. Please read the individual descriptions online for more details. For those signing up for all 5 weeks, a $250 security deposit is due at the time of registration with the balance being charged on July 15. Full-session fee includes a discount on the weekly camp fees and one T-shirt.
Are you ready to take on the legendary creatures of Red Oak? How well do you know the cryptids that call Red Oak home to lure them in to gather evidence and prove their existence or dispel them as a myth? Use all your learned skills of investigation and scientific technique to prove fact, fiction, or possibility!
Well, almost anything! As we gear up for the end of summer and the start of the school year, campers will get a chance to be a kid again during this week’s fun. Activities may include campfire cooking, an inflatable obstacle course, capture the flag, messy crafts, water fun and more!
Head out in our mean green traveling machine and explore some amazing areas in and around Illinois! Each day will be filled with adventures to a new destination so we can explore and have fun. The week ends with a camp out at a state park, where participants pitch tents, cook dinner, hike and more! Previous year’s activities have included creek walking, beach days, cave exploration, dune hiking, museum visits and more! A more-detailed schedule of activities will be sent with camp forms. Our schedule is subject to change as most are weather dependent, but camp will meet regardless. Fee includes transportation, admission fees, camp out materials and more.
Learn the history and mysteries of our area to determine if the ghost stories are more myth than truth. Campers will research local stories, learn about paranormal researchers and gather their own data to separate the natural from the supernatural. This camp ends with an overnight “ghost hunt” à la “Ghostbusters.”
Would you know what to do if you were dropped off on a deserted island with limited supplies? What about first aid assistance if a fellow survivor required it? Challenge yourself this week with scenarios that will test your survival skills from compass reading, first aid skills, food, water prep and more.
With Red Oak as our home base, campers will explore the habitats during that magical hour when the sun sets and the moon rises! Who comes out to visit, what sounds will be heard? We will explore through hiking, telling campfire stories, looking at the constellations and maybe roasting a marshmallow or two. All registrants will receive one Red Oak flashlight to keep.
Spend a week in the late summer afternoon at Red Oak letting nature inspire your creations! Campers will use different forms of media with our visiting guest artists, which may include clay, dyes, paint, mud, fabric and other natural materials. Some art will be taken home while others will be left to decorate our “Art Nook” hidden in the woods. Campers should be dressed in clothes that can get “redesigned.”
Those signed up for Wild Artists week automatically will be enrolled in our Summer’s End Party at no additional fee.
Join us on a 1-mile round trip hike to the only cave in the Chicago metropolitan area! Along the way, we will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique and take a piece of geologic history home with you. Dress for the weather - these hikes go rain or shine!
Participate in our 4th annual “Rusty Rodeo” event at Glenwood Park Forest Preserve. This free, family event is brought to you by Red Oak Nature Center, Forest Preserve District of Kane County and Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. We will round up and remove a notorious aquatic invader of Illinois waterways: The Rusty crayfish! All participants should dress for being outside in the river getting wet and muddy. Limited tools will be available to borrow from staff and families are encouraged to bring their own nets and buckets. Awards will be given for most crayfish caught, biggest crayfish caught and more!
Ages 5+
Take an evening stroll as we watch the sunset. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a mile-long, roundtrip hike in the forest as we search for owls, bats, and insects and then settle around the campfire for a special treat. All participants must be registered, and adults must accompany their children.
Beginner Birders!
Ages 10+
Sign up today to become part of a worldwide inclusive club! Did you know that one of the fastest growing hobbies is birding? Come out to Red Oak Nature Center to join the craze, learn some birding basics and spot the first of many feathered friends. Fee includes participant’s rental of binoculars during the class.
Lightning Bug Glow Party!
Ages 4+
How GLOW can you go? Join us for an evening of food, games, and glow-in-the-dark fun! The night will begin with a pizza dinner, followed by some glow-buggy activities and crafts, before heading outside to the campfire to try and catch some lightning bugs! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.
All 5 weeks 340805-1F Ages 8-10 M-F06/06-07/089:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $886 63
Mad Scientist 340805-1A Ages 8-10 M-F06/06-06/109:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
More Cryptids Exposed 340805-1B Ages 8-10 M-F06/13-06/179:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
Planet Heroes 340805-1C Ages 8-10 M-F06/20-06/249:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
Amazing Race 340805-1D Ages 8-10 M-F06/27-07/019:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $205 63
Wacky Waters 340805-1E Ages 8-10 T-F07/05-07/089:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $164 63
All 4 weeks (AM session) 340802-1G Ages 5-7 M-F06/06-08/059:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center $414 63
All 4 weeks (PM session) 340802-1H Ages 5-7 M-F06/06-08/051:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $414 63
Treasure Hunters 340802-1A Ages 5-7 M-F06/06-06/109:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Treasure Hunters 340802-1B Ages 5-7 M-F06/06-06/101:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Animals on Stage 340802-1C Ages 5-7 M-F06/27-07/019:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Animals on Stage 340802-1D Ages 5-7 M-F06/27-07/011:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Wetland Wonders 340802-1E Ages 5-7 M-F07/18-07/229:15A-12:15P Lippold Park $115 63
Wetland Wonders 340802-1F Ages 5-7 M-F07/18-07/221:30-4:30P Lippold Park $115 63
Creatures Features 340802-1I Ages 5-7 M-F08/01-08/059:15A-12:15P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
Creatures Features 340802-1J Ages 5-7 M-F08/01-08/051:30-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $115 63
All 5 weeks 340810-1E Ages 11-13 M-F07/11-08/12Varies Red Oak Nature Center $1, 139 65
Outdoor Explorers 340810-1A Ages 11-13 M-F07/11-07/15 M-W
9:00A-4:30P and Th-F 9:00A-1:00P
Ghostbusters 340810-1B Ages 11-13 M-F07/18-07/22M-W 9:00A-4:30P and Th-F 9:00A-1:00P
Red Oak Nature Center $265 65
Red Oak Nature Center $250 65
Survival Impossible 340810-1C Ages 11-13 M-F07/25-07299:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $250 65
Myths vs. Legends 340810-1D Ages 11-13 M-F08/01-08/059:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $250 65
Anything Goes 340810-1F Ages 11-13 M-F08/08-08/129:00A-4:30P Red Oak Nature Center $250 65
Program Name CodeAgeDaysDatesTime
All 4 weeks (AM session)
340801-1G Ages 3-4 M-F06/13-08/129:30-11:30A
All 4 weeks (PM session) 340801-1H Ages 3-4 M-F06/13-08/121:00-3:00P
Mini Mess Makers 340801-1A Ages 3-4 M-F06/13-06/179:30-11:30A
Mini Mess Makers 340801-1B Ages 3-4 M-F06/13-06/171:00-3:00P
Bug-ology340801-1C Ages 3-4 M-F07/05-07/089:30-11:30A
Bug-ology340801-1D Ages 3-4 M-F07/05-07/081:00-3:00P
Tales to Trails 340801-1E Ages 3-4 M-F07/25-07/299:30-11:30A
Tales to Trails 340801-1F Ages 3-4 M-F07/25-07/291:00-3:00P
Dinosaurs340801-1I Ages 3-4 M-F08/08-08/129:30-11:30A
Dinosaurs340801-1J Ages 3-4 M-F08/08-08/121:00-3:00P
All 3 weeks (AM session) 340800-1G Ages 2-3 w/parent Tu-ThVaries9:30-10:30A
Crazy for Colors 340800-1A Ages 2-3 w/parent Tu-Th06/21-06/239:30-10:30A
Splish-Splash340800-1C Ages 2-3 w/parent Tu-Th07/11-07/139:30-10:30A
Location Fee Page
Red Oak Nature Center $306 64
Red Oak Nature Center $306 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $85 64
Red Oak Nature Center $114 64
Red Oak Nature Center $42 64
Red Oak Nature Center $42 64
Ooey-Gooey Fun 340800-1E Ages 2-3 w/parent Tu-Th08/16-08/189:30-10:30A Red Oak Nature Center $42 64
Program
Out of this World 340807-1A Ages 8-11 Tu-Th07/12-07/146:30-9:30P
Wild Artists 340804-1A Ages 8-11 M-Th08/15-08/189:00A-12:00P
Cave Hike 340001-1A All Ages Su06/122:00-3:00P
Cave Hike 340001-1B All Ages Su07/172:00-3:00P
Rusty Rodeo 340032-1A All Ages w/Adult Sa08/0611:00A-1:00P
Family Time Night Hike 340029-1A Ages 5+ Sa08/277:30-8:30P
Beginner Birders 327506-1A Ages 10+ Sa06/049:00-10:00A
Lighting Bug Glow Party 340009-1A Ages 4+ Sa 07/23 6:30-8:30P
Red Oak Nature Center $140 66
Red Oak Nature Center $14066
Red Oak Nature Center $10 66
Red Oak Nature Center $10 66
Glenwood Forest Preserve Free66
Red Oak Nature Center $10 67
Red Oak Nature Center $8 67
Red Oak Nature Center $20/ child $10/ adult
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Ages 16+
These fast and fabulous cards will wow your recipients but only will take a short time to create. We will be making four cards in an hour! Each session will feature different cards, and all will include birthday, thank you, thinking of you, and a seasonal card. A variety of greetings are available to fit your needs.
16+
Do you find you don’t send out Christmas cards because you’re just too busy in December? Then it’s not too early to start thinking about Christmas cards! Want to send something special to your friends and family this holiday? Create 10 Christmas cards (2 each of 5 different designs). They will include a variety of quick and easy cards. We will be using rubber stamping, designer-patterned paper and plenty of embellishments to finish the cards. All supplies and envelopes included. A steal compared to card store prices!
18+
Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with beginning riding lessons! You’ll learn the proper ways to groom, tack, and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. Class location: Dunham Woods Farms, 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin, IL 60124. Visit their website for more information at www. DunhamWoodsFarm.com.
Tai Chi Ages 14+
Discover how the flowing and graceful movements of Tai Chi can reduce stress and anxiety, improve balance and body control, increase the feeling of peace and well-being, and promote health and healing. Learn the basic breathing, movement, and philosophy of Tai Chi and begin to practice this ancient art form of meditation in motion.
Instructors: Herman Kussro, Tifanie Felker & Deb ChanWomen’s Self-Defense Ages 13+
Be aware! Be empowered! Be safe! Identifying and avoiding dangerous situations and making safe choices will be discussed. Participants will learn how to use karate and kung fu techniques and objects in their environment as weapons to stop an attack. Attendees may participate in the class activities at their comfort level. Girls younger than 13 should be accompanied by an adult female.
18+
Beat the summer heat and join Melanie from We Grow Dreams Greenhouse in West Chicago to build low-maintenance succulent terrariums. Bring your own container or 8-inch fishbowls will be provided along with filling supplies and a variety of succulents to start your terrarium.
I Don’t Journal 2.5 Ages 18+
Develop your creative side. Learn new and different ways for creating expressive journals. Some of the techniques we will be using are word association, collaging, envelope creations, and mind mapping. This is a wonderfully creative path toward selfexpression and exploration. The material presented here supplements what was presented in the “I Don’t Journal” workshop, which is not a prerequisite for this session. This session will be 90 min
Presented by: Maryanne Kyle and Henrieta Ribeiro, Intentional Energy 3, ie3.life
Ages 18+
From planning your garden to planting and pruning your perennials at the end of the season, we will review what to expect from your perennials and what to look for when you are shopping for new plants. Come with questions for Melanie from We Grow Dreams Greenhouse in West Chicago. She will try to help!
18+
Time to spruce up your living space? Not sure where to begin updating the rooms in your house or apartment? Learn how to remodel your space and give it a new look using color, scale and repetition. Discuss current trends and what’s on its way out. Visually balance the furniture, paint, art and accessories to look like a professional did it.
Instructor: Kristie Sandoval, Alaric Designs
Ages 16+
Thinking of remodeling your kitchen or bath but not sure where or how to begin? Not sure of the difference between quartz and granite? Learn how to develop a design plan to give to multiple contractors to make sure you get the right price on your project. We’ll discuss materials, local places to shop and how to develop a plan of attack for your new space.
Instructor: Kristie Sandoval, Alaric Designs
18+
It’s time to update your paint colors, but you’re not sure where to begin? How do you bring it all together and show off your space and everything in it? Does your space feel dark and dreary? Choosing the right paint colors starts with a little research on the basics of color theory and psychology. Some great facts to know before repainting any space.
Instructor: Kristie Sandoval, Alaric Designs
The Spanish Acquisition Ages 21+
Have you always wanted to learn a foreign language, but never had the opportunity? Are you planning a vacation, work with Spanish-speaking students or clients? In this relaxed, small-class environment, you will learn Spanish conversation, grammar, and phonetics that you can immediately begin using. This class will be tailored to the needs of the students enrolled.
Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.
Chilled Palette Adult Classes Ages 18+
Come have a blast creating your own projects. Use your painting ability to make some amazing creations. Sign up for one or more sessions! Please note: All materials are included.
Instructor: Chilled Palette staff
What is that Ringing? Ages 18+
Find out what tinnitus is, why it occurs and what you can do at home. This course will present information to help those who suffer from tinnitus take back control. This is a 45-minute presentation with a question-and-answer session afterwards.
Instructor: Geneva Hearing staff
Hearing Beyond the Technology Ages 21+
We will look at other ways to communicate effectively by using different communication strategies. Come check it out!
Instructor: Geneva Hearing staff
21+
Join us for an evening of fun! The evening will include a buffet dinner from 5:45-6:30 pm and conclude with trivia from 6:30-7:30 pm. Those participating will need to form a team of 4 and prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Preregistration is required and the deadline is one week before the event date.
Program Name CodeAge Days DatesTimeLocation Fee Page
What Is That Ringing? 302823-1A Ages 18+ Tu 06/1410:00-11:00ASPRC $15 72
Horsemanship for Adults 302000-1A Ages 18+ W 06/01-07/067:00-8:00PDunham Woods Farm $174 71
The Spanish Acquisition - Spanish Language Lessons
302821-1A Ages 21+ M 06/13-07/117:00-8:00PSPRC$54 72
Tai Chi 3020022A Ages 14+ M 06/06-07/186:30-7:30P Shannon Hall $32 71
The Spanish Acquisition - Spanish Language Lessons
302821-1B Ages 21+ M 07/18-08/087:00-8:00PSPRC$54 72
Hearing Beyond The Technology 3028232A Ages 21+ W 08/24 10:00-11:00ASPRC$6 72
Women’s Self-Defense 302003-1A Ages 13+ M 07/25 6:00-7:15P Shannon Hall $12 71
NEW! Pub Quiz Night 302012-1A Ages 21+ Th06/095:30-7:30PBartholomew Room $18 72
Journal 2.5 302007-2A Ages 18+ Tu/Th 08/23 & 08/25 7-:00-8:30P ESCC Studio 7 $3471
Build Your Own Succulent Terrarium 302045-1A Ages 18+ Th 07/21 11:00A-12:30P Peg Bond Center $9 71
Maintaining Perennial Gardens 302045-1B Age 18+ Tu 08/1610:00-11:00A Peg Bond Center $7 72
Fast & Fabulous Cards 301005-1A Ages 16+ Th06/097:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $17 71
Fast & Fabulous Cards 301005-1B Ages 16+ Th 06/23 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $17 71
Fast & Fabulous Cards 301005-1C Ages 16+ Th07/147:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $17 71
Fast & Fabulous Cards(Sign up for all 3 classes) 301005-1D Ages 16+ Th 06/09, 06/25 & 07/14 7:00-8:00P ESCC Studio 7 $42 71
Christmas in July Card Stock Up 301009-1A Ages 16+ M 07/25 7:00-9:00P The Lodge $17 71
Chilled Palette - Flag Wood Pallet (10.5-24) 301044-1A Ages 18+ Th 06/23 6:30-8:30PSPRC$35 72
Chilled Palette - Cherry Blossom (16 X 20) 301044-1B Ages 18+ Th 07/28 6:30-8:30PSPRC$30 72
Basics of Interior Design 302805-1A Ages 18+ Su06/1212:00-1:00P SCC $30 72 Bath & Kitchen Remodeling 302828-1A Ages 16+ Su07/1012:00-1:00P SCC $30 72
Color Theory for Interiors 302829-1A Ages 18+ Su08/0712:00-1:00P SCC $30 72
Classes do not meet on 07/04.
Ages 50+
Join this exciting group of fun, active adults who meet on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings include a general business meeting followed by lunch, entertainment and raffle prizes. New members may join at any time. Annual membership dues are $15.
• Wednesday, June 15, at 12:00P
Shannon Hall, $10
More details coming soon, TBA in The Batavia Bulletin.
• Wednesday, July 20, at 12:00P
Shannon Hall, $10
More details coming soon, TBA in The Batavia Bulletin.
• Wednesday, August 17, at 12:00P
Shannon Hall, $10
More details coming soon, TBA in The Batavia Bulletin.
Handy Hands Group Ages 50+
Get together with others who enjoy working with their hands to knit, crochet, or create other handy projects. Preregistration is required.
BSCC Bingo Ages 50+
Join the Batavia Senior Citizens Club (BSCC) for Bingo and win some fun prizes. Please bring your own beverage. Preregistration is required.
Bunco Ages 50+
Bunco is a game played with dice and a whole lot of luck! Enjoy a fun afternoon with refreshments and prizes.
Coffee’s On Ages 50+
Seniors are invited to drop in to the Bartholomew Room every Monday from 10:00A-12:00P to savor some coffee, play games and cards, and enjoy lovely conversations. The Bartholomew Room is located in the Civic Center, 327 W. Wilson St. Hope to see you there!
A donation of $1 is requested each time you attend, to help defray costs.
– Coffee’s On is sponsored by Dimples Donuts, which provides the refreshments.
Do you have an interest in meeting with others to walk, craft, knit, crochet, or something else? Call 630-879-5235 to share your ideas and interests.
Just join the Batavia Senior Citizens Club at the membership rate of $15 a year to begin receiving our active adult newsletter! Call the Civic Center at 630-879-5235 or Eastside Community Center at 630-406-5282 on Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and ask to join the Batavia Senior Citizens Club and pay the yearly dues. Or email registrations@bataviaparks.org.
Join us as we enjoy the most important meal of the day together at various local restaurants. We will meet every other Friday at 9:30A, at a different restaurant each time, which will be listed in the monthly senior newsletter, The Batavia Bulletin. Participants may order off the menu and pay for their own breakfasts. Please call 630-406-5282 and let us know you are planning to attend. Bon appetit!
Join us for an evening of fun! The evening will include a buffet dinner from 5:45-6:30P and then conclude with trivia from 6:30-7:30P. Those participating will need to form a team of four and prizes will be awarded to the winning team. Preregistration is required and the deadline is one week before the event date.
The Six-County Senior Games is coming up in July 2022 and we’ll be celebrating its 40th year with 25 sporting events for adults 50 years and better! Events include individual sports such as track and field, pickleball, swimming, golf, bowling, tennis, table tennis, bocce, basketball free throw, archery, and more. Team sports include volleyball and softball. These events are held throughout the Chicago area. Entry forms will be available after May 1. Call your local park district for further details or visit the Senior Games Facebook page (bit.ly/3qtQgBf) at IPRA Six-County Senior Games.
Enroll in this two-hour class prior to taking the Driver’s License Renewal Exam to review traffic laws and signs and prepare with a practice written test. This class is offered free of charge in cooperation with the Secretary of State’s Office.
Active Adults
BSCC Monthly Meeting - June 310006-1A Ages 50+ W 06/1512:00P
BSCC Monthly Meeting - July 310007-1A Ages 50+ W 07/20 12:00P
BSCC Monthly MeetingAugust
310008-1A Ages 50+ W 08/1712:00P
Bingo 310013-1A Ages 50+ Tu 06/071:30-3:30P
Bingo 310013-1B Ages 50+ Tu 06/21 1:30-3:30P
Bingo 310013-1C Ages 50+ Tu 07/051:30-3:30P
Bingo 310013-1D Ages 50+ Tu 07/191:30-3:30P
Bingo 310013-1E Ages 50+ Tu 08/021:30-3:30P
Bingo 310013-1F Ages 50+ Tu 08/161:30-3:30P
Shannon Hall$10 members; late registration fee after 06/08 is $15
Shannon Hall$10 members; late registration fee after 07/13 is $15
Shannon Hall$10 members; late registration fee after 08/10 is $15
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Shannon Hall $5 73
ProgramCodeAge Days DatesTime
Active Adults
Location Fee Page
Bunco302050-1A Ages 50+ W 06/081:30-3:30PBartholomew Room $5 73
Bunco302050-1B Ages 50+ W 06/22 1:30-3:30PBartholomew Room $5 73
Bunco302050-1C Ages 50+ W 07/131:30-3:30PBartholomew Room $5 73
Bunco302050-1D Ages 50+ W 07/27 1:30-3:30PBartholomew Room $5 73
Bunco302050-1E Ages 50+ W 08/101:30-3:30PBartholomew Room $5 73
Bunco302050-1F Ages 50+ W 08/24 1:30-3:30PBartholomew Room $5 73
Handy Hands Group 302004-1A Ages 50+ W 06/0810:00A-12:00PBartholomew Room Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
Handy Hands Group 302004-1B Ages 50+ W 06/22 10:00A-12:00PBartholomew Room Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
Handy Hands Group 302004-1C Ages 50+ W 07/1310:00A-12:00PBartholomew Room Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
Handy Hands Group 302004-1D Ages 50+ W 07/27 10:00A-12:00PBartholomew Room Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
Handy Hands Group 302004-1E Ages 50+ W 08/1010:00A-12:00PBartholomew Room Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
Handy Hands Group 302004-1F Ages 50+ W 08/24 10:00A-12:00PBartholoew Room Free to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
Rules of the Road 302008-1A Ages 50+ W 06/0110:00A-12:00P Shannon HallFree to BSCC members; $2 for nonmembers
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New! Pub Quiz Night 302012-1A Ages 21+ Th06/095:30-7:30PBartholomew Room $18 74
Classes do not meet on 07/04.
Easy:
CDC guidelines: Trips will depend on CDC guidelines at the time of the trip. Please call 630-879-5235 with questions. Trips will depart from the Eastside Community Center parking lot. Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
Ages 18+
Wandering Tree Estate is a unique wonderland that feels like you’re walking through a dream. Incredible care and extreme attention to detail can be found at every turn. While there, we will receive a guided tour of their expansive model train layouts, both indoors and outdoors. In addition, we will view their beautiful gardens. This is a unique trip you won’t want to miss. There is a great deal of walking so please wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather. After visiting the grounds, we’ll head to lunch at a nearby restaurant where you can order off the menu and pay on your own. Registration deadline is 05/31.
21+
In a beauty parlor in northwestern Louisiana, life is anything but boring. Steel Magnolias follows six women throughout the course of three years as they face life’s challenges together and find comfort in one another. Embracing both laughter and tears, this story celebrates the power of female friendship. Trip includes transportation, lunch and show. Registration deadline is 06/22.
Ages 21+
Join us for a fun day of wine, food, friends and fun! Our first stop will be at Lynfred Winery in Roselle, where we will take part in an educational tour of their wine production area along with a guided sampling of seven Lynfred wines. Afterward, you’ll have time to shop in their gift shop. The last stop will be at Pilot Pete’s restaurant, where you’ll be able to watch the planes touch down or take off while you order lunch off the menu and pay on your own. Registration deadline is 06/10.
Come spend the afternoon at Wintrust Field in Schaumburg as we cheer on the Boomers vs. Joliet Slammers. Game begins at noon on 08/10. Seats will be available and easily accessible for all. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes and be ready to have a fun-filled day at the ballpark. Trip fee includes transportation and admission into the ballpark. Lunch and snacks will be at your own expense. Registration deadline is 07/27.
21+
Cards, dice, spinning ball: Pick your pleasure, Potawatomi Casino has it all! Nearly 100 tables are set up on their massive casino floor. A seat at your favorite table is waiting for you, as well as that game you have been dying to try. Don’t miss your chance to get in on the next round of these favorites: Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Baccarat, Let it Ride Poker and more! We have Bingo, which often has live music to keep the energy level up. Some of the most popular games are: Bonanza Bingo, Pot of Gold, All-Star Special, Pick 8 Special, 3-Second Coverall, B-13, Bingo Storm. Dining and activities are on your own. Fee includes transportation only. Please note: Return time and activities may be limited due to current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Registration deadline is 05/31.
Enjoy a beautiful summer day in Galena! We will check out the Galena area and Ulysses S. Grant Home State Historic Site and all it has to offer. Lunch/dinner are on your own. There will be plenty of time for shopping and additional sightseeing you may choose to do. Trip includes transportation and museum entrance fee.
Registration deadline is 07/26.
155 Houston St. | 630-406-5274
Museum Hours:
Su 10:00A-4:00P
M 2:00-4:00P
Tu By appointment W 2:00-4:00P
Th By appointment F 2:00-4:00P
Sa 10:00A-4:00P
Research Center Hours: Monday and Friday from 2:00–4:00P, or by appointment
Find us on:
@BataviaDepotMuseum
@bataviadepot
@bataviahistory
The Batavia Depot Museum, a cooperative effort between the Batavia Park District and the Batavia Historical Society, houses the rich history of the city’s past. The museum is in a restored Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad station, which was built in 1854 and recognized in 1979 for its uniqueness by the National Register of Historic Places. There are two floors of exhibits on local and state history to explore, as well as a 1907 caboose!
The Gustafson Research Center, in the lower level of the Depot Museum, houses our archives. Researchers have access to Kane County Census records, Tri-City directories, cemetery records, obituary indexes, local church records, probate and court records, historical books, photograph files, local business catalogs and more.
For additional information on the history of Batavia and the Historical Society’s collections, visit the Batavia Historical Society web page at www.bataviahistoricalsociety.org.
The sunlight lasts a little longer at this time of year, and so do the Museum’s hours. Beginning June 4, visitors will have nearly double the time to explore the Museum thanks to the addition of extra summer hours on weekends.
Have you ever struggled to decide if the child in the beautiful dress in your old family photographs actually is greatgrandpa or his sister? Do you know which First Lady cemented the idea of pink for girls and blue for boys? Learn more about the changing norms of identity and celebrate the stories of Batavians who have created their own path throughout our history.
Batavians of all skill levels from the prehistoric period to the present day have used visual art to express themselves and their view of the world. “Inspiring Expression” celebrates our community’s creativity and showcases the Museum’s deep collection of rarely seen visual artworks created and treasured by Batavia residents.
From windmills to steam engines, dams to particle accelerators, Batavia’s history is filled with movement and the devices that people made to help make work easier for each generation. This new exhibit explores the natural forces that have built Batavia, from the work of our community’s early engineers and inventors, up through the contributions made by their modern-day counterparts. Take a look at how they utilized wind, water and steam power—all of the forces that were harnessed to build Batavia.
We’re taking the Museum outdoors! This summer check out how our garden grows and learn to read the stories told by our landscape.
All Ages
Fridays, June 3; July 1; Aug. 5, 6:00P
Sundays, June 12 & Aug. 14, 1:30P
$15
Take a ride on the Park District’s historic, open-air trolley for a guided tour of Batavia’s history. Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic. Weather dependent.
Program
Looking for a tour on the trolley, but want to choose the day and time? Book a personal tour of Batavia’s history for you and up to twelve participants. Tours last 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic and are weather dependent. Call the Museum to schedule.
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R18 All Ages F 06/03 6:00-7:00 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R23 All Ages Su06/12 1:30-2:30 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R26 All Ages F 07/01 6:00-7:00 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R28 All Ages F 08/05 6:00-7:00 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R29 All Ages Su08/14 1:30-2:30 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R25 All Ages F 09/02 6:00-7:00 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Batavia History Trolley Tour 999029-R34 All Ages Su09/11 1:30-2:30 PMBatavia Depot Museum $15
Support your local museum with every purchase of Batavia apparel, housewares, toys, and collectibles at the Batavia Depot Museum Gift Shop. We have a number of new items for sale! Stop in to shop at the Museum during open hours, or buy online and schedule a pick up at your convenience.
Let us help make your next special occasion truly out of the ordinary! Whether it’s a family reunion, anniversary, wedding reception, or company picnic, we have all the amenities that will make your get-together a huge success! All reservations must be booked within a minimum of two weeks before the desired event date.
For available days, times, and fees for all rentals, please contact the facilities supervisor at 630-879-5235, ext. 2062.
One of the special gems of the Park District, this historic church has been home to hundreds of wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, and so much more. Take a look and see for yourself why this building’s interior and exterior evoke love at first sight. Resident rates start at $125/hour.
Newly renovated commercial-grade kitchen includes refrigerator, freezer, ice machine, microwave, convection oven, stove/oven, sinks, and counterspace. Resident rate starts at $25/hour.
Beautifully placed along the Batavia Riverwalk, this ideal setting is great for birthday parties, company gatherings, and bridal showers. Resident rates start at $100/hour.
The spaciousness of this room and its prime location in the administration offices of the Park District make this a key place for small parties, professional business, and board meetings. Resident rates start at $75/hour.
This cozy historic venue is situated beside the Fox River in Laurelwood Park. The Lodge at Laurelwood is a renovated, popular meeting place for individuals and organizations. Resident rates start at $75/hour.
The Eastside Community Center and Civic Center both have prime gymnasiums that play host to a variety of activities. Resident rates start at $75/hour.
The Batavia Park District has many opportunities for you and your family to enjoy a picnic at one of our pavilions. Our parks and shelters are perfect for family reunions, get-togethers, and picnics. All pavilions are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservation Fees: Community & Neighborhood Parks
Resident $75
Nonresident $100
Nonprofit Group $50
Please note that the fee is for pavilion use only. Extra amenities requested will be at an additional charge. Please see Park and Facilities index for more specific information pertaining to the amenities each park and pavilion offers. For available dates, times and fees, please contact us at 630-879-5235.
Field Rentals Available!
Field rentals are available for your organization or party. Whether you are looking for a one-time rental for a company outing or season-long rental for your athletic team, we have a variety of athletic spaces from which to choose. For more information, please contact Nathaniel at nathanielj@bataviaparks.org or 630-406-5282 ext. 2065.
Ballfield Rental Options: Big Woods Park, Engstrom Park, Memorial Park, Prairie & Lathem Park, West Main Community Park
Athletic Field Rental Options: Braeburn Park, H. Michael Wild Park, South Mill Creek Park, Prairie Path Park
Other Rental Options: basketball courts, tennis courts, disc golf course and sand volleyball courts
Gift cards are available in any dollar amount and can be redeemed for programs, events, or trips from camp to preschool to Quarry passes.
A Batavia Park District Gift Card is the perfect gift for birthdays, holidays or just because!
The Batavia Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports and develops active spaces and projects to engage communities in intergenerational play and recreation.
• To raise fun and funds in support of our mission.
• To develop and pilot new park and recreation initiatives that promote an intergenerational community.
• To explore and create community partnerships.
• To be inclusive of all segments of the community.
• To advocate and develop responsible stewardship of the communities, parks, and open spaces.
• To partner with the Batavia Park District on providing resources for new parks and recreation projects.
• Volunteer at the next “Pitch in the Parks” Community Work Day at 9 am on Saturday, June 25, at the Batavia Riverwalk. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/Pitch-In-the-Park
• Join our new Encore Batavia initiatives (Batavia Men’s Shed, Intergenerational Playground/Park, Interactive Arts M(app).
As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, we depend upon contributions of time, talent, and financial gifts to sustain our mission.
Checks may be made payable to Batavia Parks Foundation, 327 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510; submit your donation online at bataviaparks.org/ batavia-parks-foundation; or contact Britta McKenna at brittawmckenna@gmail.com to discuss your donation in person.
Britta McKenna, President
Stefin Steberl, Vice President
Dawn Moecher, Treasurer
Sarah Ryerson, Secretary
Mike Burke, Director
Nikki Kazadi, Director
Laura O’Brien, Director
Stan Oke, Director
The Parks Foundation has raised over $500,000 since our formation in 2003.
2021 Encore Batavia joins Batavia Parks Foundation
Welcomed the programs and volunteers of Encore Batavia into the Batavia Parks Foundation to further nurture and support their growth.
2020 Pandemic Scholarship Fund Provided funds to support school-aged children in park district programs during the pandemic.
2019 Engstrom Park Ball Field Pilot Funded the application of a new high-quality ball field lime material that allows wet condition playtime.
2018 Bulldogs Unleashed II Par ticipated with community partners to expand on the 2011 fun(d) raiser, tallying up $22,962 for each of the three non-profit partners.
2015 Bulldog Statue at Bark Park
Funded the purchase and installation of the bulldog statue for the Pet Memorial program.
2014 Batavia Riverwalk Boardwalk Reconstruction Funded and leveraged community volunteers to replace the Riverwalk wood boardwalk with a more durable composite wood product.
2013 Disc Golf Course Funded equipment for the disc golf course at West Main Community Park.
2011 Peg Bond Performing Arts Pavilion
Planned, raised funds and constructed the band shell addition to the Peg Bond Center at the Riverwalk.
2011 Bulldogs Unleashed Co-lead the fun-filled public art installation of fiberglass bulldog statues with the Batavia Foundation for Educational Excellence and the Batavia Public Library Foundation, raising $25,000 for each partner.
2010 Space Net
Funded the return of the Engstrom Family Park Space Net in partnership with community leader, Craig Foltos.
2003 Batavia Parks Foundation Established
bataviaparksfoundation.org
Parks are for all seasons.
Celebrate and commemorate a loved one’s life or express sympathy or condolences for the loss of a friend or family member with a memorial tree or bench. The District offers several options to memorialize your loved one or to mark a special date or occasion.
Memorial trees leave a lasting legacy, which will grow stronger and blossom year after year. Trees are planted twice a year (spring and fall). The cost for a Memorial Tree is $500, and includes the tree, stone marker, and installation. Please visit bataviaparks.org for a full list of available trees.
Memorial benches add beauty to a park and provide a useful amenity for patrons to enjoy as they relax their surroundings. A memorial bench cost: a 4-foot bench is $1,250, and a 6-foot bench is $1,500, which includes the bench, plaque, and installation.
The Batavia Park District recognizes that many people consider their pets to be part of their family. Commemorate the life of your beloved pet by purchasing a brick or agility equipment through the District’s Pet Memorial Program.
• Memorial Bricks
• Memorial Benches
• Agility Equipment
The District has selected several agility pieces that can be purchased through the Pet Memorial Program
For more information on how to purchase a memorial item, please call 630-879-5235.
Enhance your life while giving back to the community through service opportunities. Batavia Park District volunteers are essential to the success of our programs. Any amount of time that you can afford to give will be greatly appreciated.
Volunteers make a difference. More than one quarter of a million people nation-wide donate their time and expertise as volunteers for park and recreation programs and services, saving taxpayers millions of dollars in personnel costs.
• Individuals and Families
Choose an activity or special event based on your interests and availability.
• Businesses
Build a company’s public image and improve staff morale by building a “team” attitude by contributing staff and/or resources.
• Teens and School Groups
Boys and girls at least 14 years old are invited to gain valuable work experience or fulfill service hours for school or other organizations.
Background checks will be conducted on any individuals 15+ years old.
To volunteer please visit bataviaparks.org/volunteering.
1 Batavia Riverwalk – Houston St. at Island Ave.
2 Bennett Park – 2094 Rockwood Ln., N. Aurora
3 Big Woods Park – 1063 S. Raddant Rd.
4 Braeburn Park and Preserve – 507 Western Ave.
5 Carriage Crest Park – 1001 Parkview Dr.
6 Clark Island Recreation Area – 401/411 S. River St.
7 Coventry Park – 2552 Hunt Lane
8 Engstrom Family Park – 326 Millview Dr.
9 Fidler Farm Park – 2921 Savannah Dr., Aurora
10 Fidler’s Oak Park – Flagstone Ln. at Savannah Dr., Aurora
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Fox Trail Park – 411 Fox Trail Dr.
12 H. Michael Wild Park – 516 Viking Dr.
13 Hamlet Park – 300 Hamlet St.
14 Hartfield Park – 1320 Fairfield Way, N. Aurora
15 Hawk’s Bluff Park – 950 Twin Elms Ln.
16 Jones Meadow Park – 1501 Mooseheart Rd., N. Aurora
17 Laurelwood Park – 800 N. River St.
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19
Levi Newton Park – 1S020 W. Mallory Dr., Geneva
Memorial Park – 601 Illinois Ave.
20 Millview Park – 1501 Millview Dr.
21 Payne Woods Park – 2020 Gillenwater St.
22 Prairie Path Park – 813 Mark Twain Trail
23 Prairie and Lathem Park – 601 Lathem St.
24 Saratoga Park – 100 Saratoga Dr.
25 Shanahan Grove Park – 800 Cleveland Ave.
26 Shannon Park – 0S025 E. Mallory Dr., Geneva
27 So. Mill Creek Comm. Park – 1S455 Wyatt Dr., Geneva
28 Somerset Park – 01S008 E. Mill Creek Circle, Geneva
29 Van Buren Park – 231 S. Van Buren St.
30 Walnut Park – 600 Walnut St.
31 Washington Park – 401 N. Washington St.
32 West Main Community Park – 40W101 W. Main St.
32a Bark Park 32b Disk Golf Course
33 Wind Energy Park – 850 Wind Energy Pass 34 Woodland Hills Park – 515 Woodland Hills Dr.
Red Oak Nature Center 2342 S. River Street
Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center (SPRC)
3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva
Sunset Community Center (SCC) 710 Western Avenue, Geneva Pottawatomie Community Center (PCC) 8 North Avenue, St. Charles
Western Elementary 1500 Western Avenue, Geneva
Dunham Woods Farm 9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin
Marquee Youth Stage 619 W. Main Street, St. Charles
Swim with Bill 1975 Melissa Lane, Aurora
James O. Breen Community Park Lacrosse Fields Campton Hills and Peck roads, St. Charles
Civic Center (CC)
Main Administrative Office 327 W. Wilson St. 630-879-5235 Fax 630-879-9537
Main Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Eastside Community Center (ESCC)
14 N. Van Buren St. 630-406-5282
Eastside Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Checks returned for non-sufficient funds will be assessed a $20 service fee.
Refunds will be considered for the following reasons:
• Class Cancellations/Park District Closings; Class Cancellations or Park District Closings will result in a refund that will be mailed to the person who was enrolled in the class unless the participant is a minor, the refund will go to the parent/guardian who signs the registration form. If you wish to apply this refund to another class, you must notify the Park District immediately.
• Refunds 5 Business Days Prior to Class; Refund requests received 5 business days before the first class meeting will be accepted, less a service charge. If application is received less than 5 business days prior to start of program and it causes enrollment to fall below minimum and the spot cannot be filled; no refund will be given.
• Refunds After Start of Program; Refund requests received after the second meeting of the program will not receive a refund with the exception of a written medical excuse prior to completion of the program. Fees will be pro-rated starting with the day the refund form is received in the Park District office. A $5 service charge and program supply costs will be deducted from the amount of refund for each program, including medical reasons. Medical excuses will result in a pro-rated refund based upon the number of classes held prior to the date listed on the physician’s excuse. If program falls below the minimum required and the spot cannot be filled, no refund will be given.
• One-day Program Refunds; (with the exception of Klub Fun)
Applications for refunds for one-day programs must be submitted 5 business days prior to class starting in order to receive a refund. Refunds will not be accepted after the class has ended.
• All refunds will be issued in the form of a check when a refund application is approved before the class starts. Checks are processed by the Batavia Park District front office bi-monthly and sent via mail.
• All refunds applied for are subject to a $5 service charge. Instances where fees are $10 or less, the service charge will be based on 10%.
• Kids’ Club, Klub Fun, Enrichment Program, New Horizons and Kamp Kaleidoscope participants are subject to different terms of refund and withdrawal policy. See parents’ manuals or description for more information.
• Please allow two weeks to receive refunds. Refunds will be applied to any outstanding balance owed on any programs or activities.
For program and event updates or cancellations, please visit bataviaparks.org/rainout. The umpires or instructors decide the status of play after program starts. They will base their decisions on the field conditions and the likelihood of rain or thunder.
The Batavia Park District residents make a significant contribution to the operation of the park district via property taxes. The boundaries were established with the formation of the park district in 1969. A copy of a map showing the park district boundaries is printed in the brochure and available at the park district office. Persons living outside the park district boundaries may be required to pay an additional fee to register for programs.
Electronic signature readers have been installed, which will eliminate the need for you to complete a paper form every time you register. The electronic reader will capture your signature and confirm that you’ve agreed to the liability waiver and release of all claims. Signatures will stay on file for 12 months, and after that time you will simply stop in to sign the waiver again. If you are a regular phone-in customer, we will need to capture your signature in person in order for you to do subsequent registrations by phone. Online registration will not be affected by this new procedure.
The Batavia Park District is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for participants in recreation programs. Participants are expected to adhere to fair and safe conduct guidelines. These guidelines apply to the safety of participants, the general public, employees, and volunteers of the Batavia Park District.
A safe environment is where participants, staff, volunteers and the general public are free from physical harm. It is anticipated that some participants may require assistance to participate in the recreation program. This assistance may include accommodations, which will assist participants with unusual behaviors in order to maintain a safe environment for all.
The following actions are prohibited at Batavia Park District facilities and parks:
• Hitting, kicking or throwing objects.
• Inappropriate sexual touching.
• Creating a risk of contagion or illness, whether intentional or not.
• Bringing a weapon to a program or activity or acting in a manner which exposes the participant or others to danger.
• Extreme verbal abuse
• Fighting
• Any other unacceptable behavior including inappropriate dress. Any violation of these guidelines may result in: removal of the participant from the activity for a short period of time; removing the participant from the activity for the remainder of the day; suspending the participant for the next program meeting; and suspending the participant for the remainder of the program season.
Everyone has ideas worth sharing—why not share your ideas with us?
The Batavia Park District staff is always looking for new and exciting program ideas, and we want to hear them! Is there a particular class you have been looking for? How about your kids, is there something new out there they would like to participate in? Pitch your ideas on the form below and our professionals will take a look at them! The Batavia Park District staff will consider all submissions. Pitching an idea does not mean a program will be created, but we thank you for the suggestion.
Name Address
City / State / Zip Daytime Phone Evening Phone
I would like to see the following programs offered:
Leadership Team > Civic Center > 630-879-5235
Allison Niemela, CPRP* Executive Director allisonn@bataviaparks.org
Brittany Meyer, CPRP* Director of Community Recreation brittanym@bataviaparks.org
Debbie Gentry Director of Marketing & Public Relations debbieg@bataviaparks.org
Lynn Boerman Human Resources Manager lynnb@bataviaparks.org
Josh Wyant, CPO* Director of Facilities & Trades joshw@bataviaparks.org
Kim Hansen, CPRP* Director of Parks kimh@bataviaparks.org
Administration Team > Civic Center > 630-879-5235
Christina Tomaras Customer Relations Advisor christinat@bataviaparks.org
Cori Freebourn Customer Relations Advisor corif@bataviaparks.org
Kristen Zambo Marketing & Communications Coordinator kristenz@bataviaparks.org
Laura Ferguson Graphic Design & Media Specialist lauraf@bataviaparks.org
Lindsey Kaminsky Executive Assistant lindseyk@bataviaparks.org
Shelbie Hinterlong Customer Relations Advisor shelbieh@bataviaparks.org
Shelley Kouzes Payroll & A/P Coordinator shelleyk@bataviaparks.org
Tiffany Green Customer Relations Manager tiffanyg@bataviaparks.org
Recreation Team > Eastside Community Center > 630-406-5282
Bethanne Guidarelli, CPO* Recreation Supervisor bethanneg@bataviaparks.org
Kathy Freedlund Fitness Super visor kathyf@bataviaparks.org
Lori McDonald Recreation Supervisor lorim@bataviaparks.org
Nathaniel Jarosz Athletics Super visor nathanielj@bataviaparks.org
Depot Museum Team > Depot Museum > 630-406-5274
Kate Garrett Director of the Batavia Depot Museum kateg@bataviaparks.org
Heather Bigeck Batavia Depot Museum Curator, CIG heatherb@bataviaparks.org
Parks Team > Maintenance > 630-406-5272
Alex Macias Superintendent of Parks alexm@bataviaparks.org
Jim Redmon Superintendent of Trades & Facilities jimr@bataviaparks.org
Becky Fredrickson, CTRS* Inclusion Manager beckyf@fvsra.org
* Title Abbreviations: AFO: Aquatics Facility Operator, CIG: Certified Interpretive Guide, CPO: Certified Pool Operator, CPRP: Certified Parks & Recreation Professional, CTRS: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Certification
Register now at bataviaparks.org
Resident Registration: Monday, April 18
Residents may register for programs immediately and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will continue throughout the season.
BNR/Nonresident
Monday, May 2
This registration period is open to anyone including nonresidents. Registrations received during nonresident registration periods will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Please register early. Class status is determined one week prior to starting date.
• Registration is not accepted by instructors.
Due to scheduling difficulty, the Park District requests a 2-week advance notice for any participant needing an aide. Please see the registration form.
The Park District reserves the right to cancel, postpone, or combine classes and change instructors. Programs not meeting the minimum registration will be canceled, and refunds will be issued in the form of a check.
Cancellation decisions will be made one week in advance of the beginning of the program in most cases. All participants in canceled classes will be notified by Park District staff and will receive a full refund.
If you wish to transfer to a different class, please bring $5 per transfer to the Park District and complete a Transfer Form during business hours.
Many of our classes have registration limits due to facility space and staff limitations, therefore we cannot always guarantee you will be enrolled in the class of your choice. The Park District maintains waiting lists for classes that have reached their maximum registration and encourages everyone to be placed on a waiting list. We will open additional classes whenever possible.
Instructors and leaders are not allowed to accept any registrations and are not allowed to give authorization for more people to register than the listed maximum. Your cooperation is appreciated. Registration deadlines have been set for each class. Please register prior to registration deadline. We try to establish class status at least 1 week prior to starting dates. Please register at least 1 week prior to class unless designated otherwise.
The Batavia Park District intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you or someone you know will require an accommodation for District service, or have any questions about the District’s compliance please contact the A.D.A. Compliance and Inclusion Officer for the Batavia Park District, 327 W Wilson Street, Batavia, 630-406-5282.
The Batavia Park District Board of Commissioners and staff believe in providing program scholarship opportunities to residents with financial limitations. Park District residents are invited to complete the Scholarship Application, attach the required documents, and return to the Civic Center office at 327 Wilson St. For a list of qualifying programs, please visit bataviaparks.org.
Batavia Park District Residents
Starts Monday, April 18
Batavia Nonresidents and Other Nonresidents
Starts Monday, May 2
Registrations are processed at:
Civic Center, Administration Office 327 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-879-5235
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Eastside Community Center 14 N. Van Buren St. Batavia, IL 60510 630-406-5282
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
The Park District makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to participate. Please specify, in the space provided, any adaptive equipment, personnel, or other accommodations you need to participate in a program for which you have registered. Please provide two weeks notice.
Participation will be denied if the signature of an adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not on this waiver. I have read and fully understand the assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims (see reverse).
Signature of Participant (18 years and up) or Primary Guardian / Date
Mail or drop off this form with your payment. See previous page for other registration options.
The Batavia Park District (the “Park District”) is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participant’s safety. However, participants and parents/guardians of minors registering for the program/activity must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in any activities.
You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for recreational activities. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity.
Recreational activities are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity. Depending on the particular activity, certain risks and dangers may exist due to inclement weather, slips and falls, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, lack of safety equipment, inadequate or defective equipment, failure in supervision and instruction or officiating, and premises defects. It is impossible for the Park District to guarantee absolute safety.
I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risk of physical injury to participants in the program(s)/activity(ies), and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with the program(s)/activity(ies). I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Park District, including its official, agents, volunteers and employees (hereinafter collectively referred as “Parties”).
I do hereby fully release and forever discharge the parties from any and all claims for injuries, damages, or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me to my minor child/ ward in any way associated with the programs(s)/ activity(ies).
I acknowledge I (or my minor child/ward) will abide by local, state and federal guidelines regarding COVID-19, as well as facility/program policies, rules, safety directives, etc. I acknowledge if I (or my minor child/ ward) fail to abide by these, my access to Batavia Park District facilities and programs may be revoked at any time and at the Batavia Park District’s sole discretion. I acknowledge and agree federal, state and local guidelines regarding COVID-19 are subject to change and the Batavia Park District may, at its sole discretion, revoke the effectiveness of this document to manage facility capacity, participation in programming and/or use of facilities as well as safety.
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in the Program(s), you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with the program(s)/ activity(ies) (including transportation services, when provided).
I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, my on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as the original for signature.
I understand that my child/ward or I may be photographed or videotaped while participating in a Park District program. I give permission for photos and video images of my child/ward or me to be used to promote the Park District’s recreation programs. Such photos and video images remain the property of the Park District.
