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. 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.
Start your summer off with two hours of high energy fun! You will run our Ninja obstacle courses, travel our beams, swing on the bars, climb the ninja wall and lumberjack doors. Please have your child bring their own water bottle, gym shoes and socks.
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 this class is the perfect way to socialize your child, allow them to learn and follow instruction and get them moving! Skills required to master the course include fundamental movement, coordination, fine and gross motor skill development, and character-building. Students will be introduced to simple vocabulary, color words, numbers, and more. This class 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’ll be ahead of the game! Uniforms can be purchased at https://theninjazone.store/. Be sure to select Bolingbrook Park District at checkout!
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!
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.
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.
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 as we guide students to achieve their greatest individual potential. Development of strength, balance, coordination and flexibility are built into every lesson. 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
Learn the basics of classic tap dance to help build a great foundation to move into our youth level tap classes. Learn rhythm, percussion and stylized movement.
Attire:
Girls – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, black tap shoes
Boys – fitted shirt, shorts, black tap 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
Bolingbrook Park District
201 Recreation Drive
Bolingbrook, IL. 60440
Phone: 630.739.0272
Email: ccmanagers@bolingbrookparks.org
© 2025 Bolingbrook Park District. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Sitemap
