Slam Dunk! Basketball is a brisk sport that involves running, jumping, develops muscles, and teamwork. Players will enjoy making new friends and learning the game of basketball through drills and mini-games including: dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, sportsmanship & fun!
This developmental soccer program will have the little ones moving! Playing soccer promotes cardiovascular health, builds strength, flexibility, and endurance. Team work, social interaction, and gross motor development are also emphasized. Participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer through drills and mini-games including: dribbling, shooting, passing, rules of soccer, sportsmanship & fun!
Has your kid wanted to try different sports? Sports are great for enhancing gross motor skills. In addition to the physical benefits of being active, sports build self-confidence and self-esteem. Participants will learn the basics of soccer, t-ball/baseball, basketball, football, floor hockey, and more. Each class will focus on a different sport and will emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship & fun! Parent participation required for ages 2-3.
T-ball is a great sport to develop socialization skills and coordination. T-ball helps gain greater balance and control which improves player’s overall skill. Participants will learn the fundamentals of t-ball through drills and games including: how to properly hit, throw, catch, run bases, rules of t-ball, sportsmanship & fun!
Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale. Young children develop confidence, strength, and coordination skills through fun and creative classes. This program is specifically designed for growing minds and bodies to enhance memory and agility. Watch your child’s confidence blossom while learning karate and having a blast at the same time! Uniforms, equipment and belt testing are optional for an additional fee through the class instructor.
Ninja Zone combines gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training, and freestyle movement, while also focusing on building character. Your child’s confidence will soar, as they rise to challenges every day.
This is a non-competitive, introductory class for younger athletes. This class will teach the basics of cheerleading and build confidence, strength, coordination and flexibility. Jumps, hand motions, tumbling, stunting and a cheer will be taught, as well as the importance of teamwork. Clean gym shoes must be worn in this class and hair must be tied back neatly out of face. No jewelry allowed for safety reasons.
In an organized, yet playful structure, this parent and tot class is the perfect way to socialize your child, allow them to learn and understand what it means to follow instruction, and of course, get them moving! These classes follow our Ninja theme,(of course, and the skills required to master the course include fundamental movement, coordination, fine and gross motor skill development, and our NinjaZone character-building component. Baby Ninjas allows your child to play, have fun, bond with their Ninja grown-up, and learn body awareness. Baby Ninjas will be introduced to simple vocabulary, color words, numbers, and more! Baby Ninjas is for stable walkers through age 3.5. Baby Ninja classes prepare your child for the next phase of Ninja Sport, so by the time they are old enough to enroll in Lil Ninja classes, they will be ahead of the game! The uniform can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
TDP, NJA
This class offers the best of Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Obstacle Training, and Freestyle Movement combined into a brand new sport. Our focus will be on confidence, respect, listening, working towards goals, strength, agility, flexibility and creative energy. Each Lil Ninja is required to purchase a uniform package prior to the start of class which includes a t-shirt and headband. Lil Ninjas should wear their uniform consistently once it is received. The uniform can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout! Uniforms are non-refundable. Please make sure that children are potty-trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes.
This class is for the ninja who has leveled out of Lil Ninjas and ready to take on the next challenge! Recommendation from the coach is required. This level will build on the ninja skills learned in Lil Ninjas with more focus on kicks, spins, tumbling and a combination of all three. Focus will continue with confidence, respect, listening, working towards goals, strength, agility, flexibility, and creative energy. Please make sure that children are potty-trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes. The uniform can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
Is your toddler climbing on everything they can reach and never seem to be out of energy? This is a parent participatory class where our instructors will guide you and your child through introductory gymnastics skills each week using small bars, floor beams, tiny springboards, an array of skill blocks and octagons as well as our inflatable Air Trak. They will develop their balance, gross motor skills, hand, foot & eye coordination, as well as increase their strength, flexibility, social skills and confidence. TDP, GMN
The exciting world of gymnastics: where their energy will be transformed into tons of fun on vault, bars, beam and floor. Confidence is a major focus in our classes, as we guide each child to achieve their greatest individual potential. Development of strength, balance, coordination and flexibility are built into every lesson. We offer a safe, fun, clean atmosphere with complete viewing for our parents. Preschool One is for children who are new to gymnastics and is commonly repeated. Please make sure that children are potty-trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay in the lobby during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes.
This is the second level of Preschool Gymnastics for children who have leveled out of Preschool One, recommendation from the coach is required. This class will build on the skills learned in Preschool One with more focus on technique, form, and muscle control. Development of strength, balance, coordination and flexibility are built into every lesson. Please make sure that children are potty-trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay in the lobby during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes.
Your child will develop coordination, strength, balance and confidence. Tumblers will learn the following skills: forward and backward rolls, straddle roll, lunge to handstand, cartwheel, bridges, splits and various jumps using tumbling devices and our Air Trak. Please make sure that children are potty-trained and out of diapers. Parents must stay in the lobby during the entire class for emergency or bathroom purposes.
Class includes a thorough warm up, proper stretching, and the continuous development of the basics of ballet. There is no pre-requisite for this class.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
Children along with their parents are introduced to the world of dance and movement through activities that encourage expression, music appreciation, and creative fun. Our instructors will guide you step by step through this process while you enjoy dancing with your child and creating a special bond!
Attire:
Parents-comfortable clothing and gym shoes
Children- comfortable clothing and ballet shoes or gym shoes
Bend, stretch, point and flex. The grace of ballet and flexibility of tumbling come together in this class. Basic skills will be taught in a fun and interactive environment. Props will also be used to engage the children in the learning process.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
This class is perfect for the beginner for exploring different dance disciplines and learning basic techniques.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes & black tap shoes
This class serves as an introduction to hip hop dance for our younger dancers. Using games and music, the class focuses on rhythm, musicality, creativity, coordination, body awareness, and basic hip hop technique. It is a great way to get kids moving and introduce them to the many benefits of the performing arts!
Attire:
Girls – fitted shirt, shorts/leggings, gym shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts/sweatpants, gym shoes
Enrich your child’s creativity, movement, coordination and confidence. This beginning dance class will introduce and reinforce the basic fundamentals of dance all while having fun.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt), tights, pink ballet shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black ballet shoes
This class combines imaginative play, singing, acting, and movement to introduce and establish the building blocks of the performing arts, foster creativity, and nurture self-esteem. Through songs, musical theatre games, stories and dance, these budding performers learn in a playful and creative environment. Through positive and imaginative class experiences, these young performers develop confidence in singing, acting and dancing, strengthen their skills and have fun!
A final performance will be held on July 30th.
Bolingbrook Park District preschool programs, offered for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, believes in “Learning through Play”. Play is the most important aspect of a child’s life. It is their work; where they learn to interact, share and cooperate. Through play, a child is not only building a strong foundation for intellectual development, but is also learning how to deal with emotions, decision making and problem solving. Carefully supervised free play is vital and is designed to be safe and age appropriate. Preschool Curriculum concepts for the school year include the following areas; Pre-Writing/Writing, Interest, Math/Science, Early Literacy, Gross Motor, Music and Art Creation. The teacher’s role is vital throughout the day as a co-discoverer (not merely dispenser) of knowledge and facilitator (not merely manager) of play. Preschoolers in these programs are preparing for success in future learning.
Soon 2B3 Program
Children 2 1/2 – 3 years old have their first positive experiences in a preschool classroom and become comfortable separating from parents for a regular period of time. Development of social skills, large and small motor skills, and basic curriculum concepts are a part of your child’s day. Diapers and pull-ups are acceptable to begin with, but children should be on his or her way to taking care of their own toileting needs. This class runs 2 days per week.
Bolingbrook Park District preschool programs, offered for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, believes in “Learning through Play”. Play is the most important aspect of a child’s life. It is their work; where they learn to interact, share and cooperate. Through play, a child is not only building a strong foundation for intellectual development, but is also learning how to deal with emotions, decision making and problem solving. Carefully supervised free play is vital and is designed to be safe and age appropriate. Preschool Curriculum concepts for the school year include the following areas; Pre-Writing/Writing, Interest, Math/Science, Early Literacy, Gross Motor, Music and Art Creation. The teacher’s role is vital throughout the day as a co-discoverer (not merely dispenser) of knowledge and facilitator (not merely manager) of play. Preschoolers in these programs are preparing for success in future learning.
3 Year Old Program
This program nurtures a 3 year old’s social and emotional growth, and provides a curriculum focusing on letters, numbers, shapes and colors, and the beginning stages of writing. These classes run 2 or 3 days per week.
Bolingbrook Park District preschool programs, offered for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, believes in “Learning through Play”. Play is the most important aspect of a child’s life. It is their work; where they learn to interact, share and cooperate. Through play, a child is not only building a strong foundation for intellectual development, but is also learning how to deal with emotions, decision making and problem solving. Carefully supervised free play is vital and is designed to be safe and age appropriate. Preschool Curriculum concepts for the school year include the following areas; Pre-Writing/Writing, Interest, Math/Science, Early Literacy, Gross Motor, Music and Art Creation. The teacher’s role is vital throughout the day as a co-discoverer (not merely dispenser) of knowledge and facilitator (not merely manager) of play. Preschoolers in these programs are preparing for success in future learning.
4 Year Old Program
In this program, 4 year olds strengthen relationships with friends and teachers and begin to understand responsibility as they become more self-sufficient. The curriculum focuses on emerging literacy, math, science, creative art and fine motor skills to prepare children for Kindergarten. The 4 days a week program is designed for children who are ready for additional time in the classroom. The 4th day includes additional in-depth exposure to pre-literacy, math, self-expression skills and class projects. These classes run 2 or 3 or 4 days per week.
Summer is the perfect time to be outside. Drop your child off for an exciting adventure exploring the wonders of our local natural world. Children should come dressed for the weather, with close-toed shoes. Have your child bring a water bottle, labeled with their name. In case of severe weather this class will take place at the Annerino Community Center. ePACT enrollment is required for this class.
Bolingbrook Park District preschool programs, offered for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, believes in “Learning through Play”. Play is the most important aspect of a child’s life. It is their work; where they learn to interact, share and cooperate. Through play, a child is not only building a strong foundation for intellectual development, but is also learning how to deal with emotions, decision making and problem solving. Carefully supervised free play is vital and is designed to be safe and age appropriate. Preschool Curriculum concepts for the school year include the following areas; Pre-Writing/Writing, Interest, Math/Science, Early Literacy, Gross Motor, Music and Art Creation. The teacher’s role is vital throughout the day as a co-discoverer (not merely dispenser) of knowledge and facilitator (not merely manager) of play. Preschoolers in these programs are preparing for success in future learning.
Soon 2B3 Program
Children 2 1/2 – 3 years old have their first positive experiences in a preschool classroom and become comfortable separating from parents for a regular period of time. Development of social skills, large and small motor skills, and basic curriculum concepts are a part of your child’s day. Diapers and pull-ups are acceptable to begin with, but children should be on his or her way to taking care of their own toileting needs. This class runs 2 days per week.
Bolingbrook Park District preschool programs, offered for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, believes in “Learning through Play”. Play is the most important aspect of a child’s life. It is their work; where they learn to interact, share and cooperate. Through play, a child is not only building a strong foundation for intellectual development, but is also learning how to deal with emotions, decision making and problem solving. Carefully supervised free play is vital and is designed to be safe and age appropriate. Preschool Curriculum concepts for the school year include the following areas; Pre-Writing/Writing, Interest, Math/Science, Early Literacy, Gross Motor, Music and Art Creation. The teacher’s role is vital throughout the day as a co-discoverer (not merely dispenser) of knowledge and facilitator (not merely manager) of play. Preschoolers in these programs are preparing for success in future learning.
3 Year Old Program
This program nurtures a 3 year old’s social and emotional growth, and provides a curriculum focusing on letters, numbers, shapes and colors, and the beginning stages of writing. These classes run two or three days per week.
Bolingbrook Park District preschool programs, offered for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age, believes in “Learning through Play”. Play is the most important aspect of a child’s life. It is their work; where they learn to interact, share and cooperate. Through play, a child is not only building a strong foundation for intellectual development, but is also learning how to deal with emotions, decision making and problem solving. Carefully supervised free play is vital and is designed to be safe and age appropriate. Preschool Curriculum concepts for the school year include the following areas; Pre-Writing/Writing, Interest, Math/Science, Early Literacy, Gross Motor, Music and Art Creation. The teacher’s role is vital throughout the day as a co-discoverer (not merely dispenser) of knowledge and facilitator (not merely manager) of play. Preschoolers in these programs are preparing for success in future learning.
4 Year Old Program
In this program, 4 year olds strengthen relationships with friends and teachers and begin to understand responsibility as they become more self-sufficient. The curriculum focuses on emerging literacy, math, science, creative art and fine motor skills to prepare children for Kindergarten. The 4 days a week program is designed for children who are ready for additional time in the classroom. The 4th day includes additional in-depth exposure to pre-literacy, math, self-expression skills and class projects. These classes run 2 or 3 or 4 days per week.
Preschool Camp is a great way to add structure to your child’s summer. This program encourages development of math, science, art and reading concepts through indoor and outdoor explorations. Children will discover the outdoors using all of their senses. Children will take a field trip to Parkie’s Oasis each Friday. Each week has a different theme, so feel free to sign up for more than one week. Children must be toilet trained for this camp and ePACT must be completed by Noon Thursday prior to first day of Camp.
Drawing is an important step into the world of writing for young children. The loops and shapes help develop emerging writing skills such as eye-hand coordination, observation and self-confidence. Drawing allows children to express themselves, spark their imaginations and tell a story with their illustrations. Join us for the creative fun.
Treat your kids (and yourself) to a fun night out. Kids will enjoy an evening of toy play, arts and crafts, active party games and pizza. Each party will feature a different theme. Children can wear pajamas or play clothes. Cheese pizza and water will be served, please inform key program contact of any food allergies.
This class provides your child with opportunities to practice writing with pencils, using scissors, walking in a line, and sitting for a group time. In addition, social skills such as listening and following instructions will be given priority to help children transition easily into the upcoming school year. Looking for a longer class time, consider registering your child for Lunch Bunch.
Summer is the time for cool refreshing foods. With the help of the instructor, your little chef will read a recipe, measure ingredients, and create a cool snack to enjoy in class. Please inform key contact of any food allergies. Activity is for ages 3.5-5
Your child will enjoy this class involving experiments and investigations from the summertime world. Classes start indoors but because some experiments will bubble, fizz or pop we will be spending time outdoors. Please have your child dress for the weather. This class runs simultaneously with Summer Science for Little Ones for children ages 18 months to 2 years with adult.
Age 16 months-3 years
Little Learners classes provide children with opportunities to socialize, overcome separation anxiety, and be creative, all while enjoying their first classroom experience. Time together includes play time, clean-up, and group time. Children will interact with Ages-appropriate toys, have sensory encounters, create both process and product-based art, and participate in music/movement activities. The curriculum is planned using the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Ages Three.
PARENT NOTES:
• Play can be messy, please dress your child in play clothes.
• Children do not have to be toilet trained for these classes.
• We request that you remain in the building during these classes.
• Little Learners 1 is with adult. Little Learners 2 is a transitional class, allowing for adult participation if needed. Little Learners 3 is child only. It is recommended that classes be taken in order, but children can be enrolled at any level that fits their Ages.
• All classes can be taken multiple times.
Age 16 months-3 years
Little Learners classes provide children with opportunities to socialize, overcome separation anxiety, and be creative, all while enjoying their first classroom experience. Time together includes play time, clean-up, and group time. Children will interact with Ages-appropriate toys, have sensory encounters, create both process and product-based art, and participate in music/movement activities. The curriculum is planned using the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Ages Three.
PARENT NOTES:
• Play can be messy, please dress your child in play clothes.
• Children do not have to be toilet trained for these classes.
• We request that you remain in the building during these classes.
• Little Learners 1 is with adult. Little Learners 2 is a transitional class, allowing for adult participation if needed. Little Learners 3 is child only. It is recommended that classes be taken in order, but children can be enrolled at any level that fits their Ages.
• All classes can be taken multiple times.
Age 16 months-3 years
Little Learners classes provide children with opportunities to socialize, overcome separation anxiety, and be creative, all while enjoying their first classroom experience. Time together includes play time, clean-up, and group time. Children will interact with Ages-appropriate toys, have sensory encounters, create both process and product-based art, and participate in music/movement activities. The curriculum is planned using the Illinois Early Learning Guidelines for Children Birth to Ages Three.
PARENT NOTES:
• Play can be messy, please dress your child in play clothes.
• Children do not have to be toilet trained for these classes.
• We request that you remain in the building during these classes.
• Little Learners 1 is with adult. Little Learners 2 is a transitional class, allowing for adult participation if needed. Little Learners 3 is child only. It is recommended that classes be taken in order, but children can be enrolled at any level that fits their Ages.
• All classes can be taken multiple times.
Your child will get to connect with friends while eating and playing together. We will start our time in the classroom for lunch and as weather permits, move outdoors for summer fun or stay inside for crafts and games. Children who are registered for Lunch Bunch and enrolled in Preschool Practice or Kindergarten Countdown can remain in their classroom and be picked up after Lunch Bunch has ended.
PARENT NOTES:
Children should bring lunch and a drink in an insulated lunch box or bag.
Label your child’s lunch and include any utensils or napkins that your child may need.
Please do not send food that contain nuts of any kind.
Please send foods that your child can open independently.
Carbonated drinks or fast-food lunches are not appropriate for this program.
Is your child a Brainy Kids kid? Find out by signing up for one or all of these sampler classes. These enrichment classes feature themes that engage children and offer opportunities for social, physical and intellectual growth. Children will practice reading, using scissors, and writing with pencils.
Children do not have to be toilet trained for these classes. Parents must remain in the building during class time.
Babies swim lessons are designed for students between the ages of 3 months and 2 years old. Classes will work through a level-based curriculum with foundations in child development theories in large groups. For safety and comfort, every participant must be accompanied by one caregiver at least 18 years old and every non-potty trained participant must wear a swim diaper and lined swimsuit.
Bolingbrook Park District
201 Recreation Drive
Bolingbrook, IL. 60440
Phone: 630.739.0272
Email: ccmanagers@bolingbrookparks.org
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