Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex is available for open
pickleball play on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 5:00am-8:00am
am. Please wear gym shoes. Pickleball is a sport that combines
elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis.
In this two hour make and take you will crochet your own Market Bag. Written patterns will be provided at the beginning of class and kits will be available with all necessary crochet tools and notions included. Prior crochet experience required.
Take an afternoon and create a unique ceramic piece. You will use various glazes and learn new techniques, while enjoying a fun afternoon. All supplies will be furnished. Pieces will be fired after class and will be available for pickup the following week at BRAC.
Join Keller Candle Company & the Bolingbrook Park District in learning the art of candle making. Our expert chandler will walk you through the entire process and assist you in creating your own beautiful hand-crafted candle. We use quality ingredients and eco-friendly non-toxic fragrance oils, wax, and vessels that can be re-purposed after your candle is done. All supplies are included.
Over the course of four weeks, learn the basics of archery, including parts of the equipment and range, proper stance, and how to aim! Archery improves muscle tone, focus and confidence as we work on hitting the target consistently. Participants are provided with Genesis compound bows during instruction. Children and adults alike are welcome to sign up.
Do you know the basics of archery but need help hitting the bullseye? Join our archery instructor to improve your stance, muscle tone and aim to finally get that perfect shot! You can bring your own bow or use one of our Genesis compound bows. Children and adults are welcome to sign up. Must have passed the Beginner Archery class or contact the instructor for special admittance.
Ages 18 and up
Are you new to Bolingbrook, navigating a life change, or just looking for meaningful interactions? Join your neighbors for light refreshments and small-group conversation to develop peer relationships and strengthen our community. Conversation topics and activities are guided by Park District staff to create a welcoming and respectful environment.
ISKCs Youth karate classes will put children in touch with their bodies and offers a good mix of strength training. Children increase their coordination, agility and poise, as well as learn lasting personal safety skills. Classes help increase self-esteem, in addition to enhancing discipline and control. Uniforms, equipment and belt testing are optional for an additional fee through the class instructor. Please note that the Youth, Parent/Child and Adult classes train together. YP
Classes release tension, develop total body fitness and build stamina and overall productivity! In addition to self-defense skills, karate increases flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle tone, while improving core strength. Illinois Shotokan Karate Club is Chicagoland’s premier karate school taught under the instruction of John DiPasquale, a four-time National Champion, US National Coach and President of the US National Karate Federation
Modern Arnis is a weapon based Filipino martial art style founded by Grandmaster Remy Presas. Modern Arnis emphasizes the use of sticks, knives and empty hand techniques. It also incorporates other martial arts such as Small-Circle Jujitsu to create a unique self-defense system based on body mechanics, fluidity, and functionality. Filipino Martial Arts are showcased in Hollywood in TV shows such as Arrow and in Movies such as The Borne Identity.
Students will learn self-defense as well as improving each student’s self-confidence, discipline, coordination, physical and mental capabilities. Instructed by Grandmaster H. Thomas Cameron, a 9th degree black belt with 50 years of experience. Testing fee is $75 and includes the belt and materials. Please wear athletic clothes, no jeans.
This course might be for you if you are interested in improving your talent and skills on the court. Class will be instructed by Kurt Ballak. He is certified as a Pickleball instructor through PPR training, which is associated with USAPA. You will be instructed on many basic tactical decisions and skills needed to improve your game in doubles pickleball team format. You will learn how proper footwork improves your ability to make your returns consistently, you will learn some balance techniques and tools to improve your agility on the court. We will cover many fundamentals.
Nestled along the Fox River, Batavia offers the opportunity to enjoy food, spirits and entertainment is a cozy riverside area. Park District staff transport you to four of Batavia’s local pubs for a fun evening. The district will provide bus snacks for the ride home.
–Matinees Featuring favorites such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “In the Mood”, and “Don’t Sit under the Apple Tree”, this talented trio reenacts a 1940’s radio hour. While answering musical requests from soldiers and loved ones during wartime, the group will entertain the “studio audience” with Andrews Sistersstyle tunes and choreography, Abbott and Costello comedy sketches, and a touching tribute to Veterans of the United States Armed Forces
Experience the Chicago Air & Water Preview Day from beautiful Lake Michigan aboard the
Spirit of Chicago. Registration includes transportation, a two-hour cruise, and a delicious
brunch buffet. Enjoy the best views of the show preview and Chicago skyline from your cabin
seat or from the ship’s deck. Please note, there is a short staircase to access the upper deck.
For more information & to register your team, please contact (630) 783-6533. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to register your team.
Get the team together to play in the Mens 8 on 8 Flag Football League. The League is USFTL sanctioned. Each league will play a 9-game season and conclude with a single elimination playoff. Top teams receive cash prizes. For more detailed team information, please call 630-783-6509. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to register.
Ages 18 years & up
Teams will compete in a double-elimination tournament starting Saturday early evening and ending Sunday morning. Cash prizes to winner and runner-up. Full fee is required to register for the tournament.
This new class is for adults who want to try something new or former gymnasts who want to challenge themselves. Improve your strength, flexibility, body awareness and master some fundamental gymnastics tumbling skills.
It’s never too late to learn to be graceful. Improve your flexibility, poise and posture. Relieve stress, burn calories and have fun at the same time through this peaceful and relaxing dance style. Beginning and continuing levels of dance will be taught during this class and will include a technical warm up, barre work and center work with combinations, all specific and appropriate to the level of training.
Attire:
Women – leotard (optional skirt) and tights OR fitted shirt and shorts/leggings, ballet shoes
Men – fitted shirt, athletic pants/shorts, ballet shoes
Looking for something new to try? Pop and lock it as you learn fun and upbeat dance moves. Work up a sweat as our instructor guides you through hip hop technique and styles.
Attire: Fitted shirt, athletic pants/shorts, gym shoes
In five week sessions, learn and practice the basic techniques of one of the most popular dances, Chicago-Style Stepping. It’s a great, feel-good work out, and a chance to have fun at the same time. Basic steps and combinations, floor etiquette, turns and partnering will be covered in this 2-hour class in a festive atmosphere. This is the perfect way to get ready for those high school reunions and weddings or simply build your confidence on the dance floor. Best of all it’s a chance to just enjoy a fun time with others
Are you ready to take the next step in your ballet training? In Pre-Pointe you will do exercises and training to prepare yourself to go onto pointe.
Previous ballet experience and enrollment in our Adult Ballet class is required to participate in this class.
Attire:
Women–Leotard-optional skirt and tights or fitted shirt and shorts or leggings, ballet shoes
Men–Fitted shirt, athletic pants or shorts, ballet shoes
Become more limber as your body develops the tools that is needed to become a stronger you. This class is a great way to correctly learn how to safely become limber. Learn to relax, breathe correctly, and enjoy your time in class. In this one hour of active stretching you will burn between 240-356 calories. You will go through a series of floor and dance barre stretches to assist you in reaching any goals you may have.
Attire: Comfortable workout clothing, gym shoes, and please bring a yoga mat
Looking for something new to try? Pop and lock it as you learn some fun and upbeat new dance moves. You’ll definitely work up a sweat as our instructor guides you through beginning and continuing levels of hip hop technique and styles.
Attire: workout attire, dance attire, or a combination of both. Socks, lyrical shoes, or barefoot.
It is never too late to learn to swim!
Beginner classes are designed for participants with minimal to no formal swimming experience, or who may be working to overcome a fear of the water. Classes will focus on building up your confidence and comfort in the water while practicing water safety skills. These skills include air exchange/breathing, floating, treading, and the foundations of the strokes.
Intermediate classes are designed for participants who are comfortable in the water and have experience with the foundational swimming skills (air exchange, floating, kicking, streamline). Classes will focus on the strokes, improving your technique and endurance.
1:1 student to instructor ratio
Private swim lessons provide the ultimate, personalized, swim lesson experience. Lessons will be individualized to the goals of the participant, and build a strong foundation in water safety and swimming skills. Whether you’re starting your swim journey, or looking to refine advanced techniques, our private lessons will empower participants to meet their own personal swimming goals, while building a strong foundation of water safety skills. All instructors are certified through Starfish Aquatics Institute.
Bolingbrook Park District
201 Recreation Drive
Bolingbrook, IL. 60440
Phone: 630.739.0272
Email: ccmanagers@bolingbrookparks.org
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