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!
Buzzer Beater! Are you looking to take your basketball game to the next level? Skill progression continues while promoting physical health. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball through drills and mini-games including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positioning, 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.
You love volleyball and you want your young one to experience the joy, your child wants to get better at basketball or looking for the sport that fits their ability? All sizes and abilities can adapt to volleyball with quality instruction. Your child will learn the game through drills and mini-games including development of bumping, setting, passing, serving, scoring, rules of the game, sportsmanship, & fun!
Welcome to the most popular sport in the world! Soccer is great exercise that improves cardiovascular health, increases coordination, improves strength, and enhances flexibility. Additional focus on teamwork to achieve goals. Participants will learn the game of soccer through drills and mini-games including dribbling, trapping, throw ins, shooting, passing, positioning, rules of soccer, sportsmanship & fun!
Touchdown! Are you looking for a safe program for your player to learn football? Skill progression continues while promoting physical health. Participants will learn the fundamentals of football through drills and games including catching, passing, offensive and defensive positioning, sportsmanship & fun!
Want to learn the basics and fundamentals of volleyball beyond just gym volleyball? Join us as we teach the “fun”damentals and foundation of becoming a future volleyball player! We’re calling all 5th-8th graders who want to learn from some of the best coaches. Join us as we make learning fun! Please note that if you are registering for both Sundays and Thursdays, the times only show for one of the days. This activity meets Sundays 1:30-2:30 PM and Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 PM. Please visit us at our website, 365volleyball.org for more details.
Do you have the basics of volleyball down but need additional coaching and training to accelerate your skills for school or club? Hit harder, set better, jump higher, and pass and serve more consistently while learning advanced strategies of the game. Thursday sessions focus on skills and training, while Sunday sessions focus on game scenarios. Please note that if you are registering for both Sundays and Thursdays, the times only show for one of the days. This activity meets on Sundays 3:30-5:00 PM and Thursdays 4:45-6:15 PM. Please visit us at our website, 365volleyball.org for more details.
*When registering for both Sundays and Thursdays, please make note that times are different each day.
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.
Illinois Shotokan Karate Clubs 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 may train together.
Instructor: Illinois Shotokan Karate Instructors, under the direction of John DiPasquale, Chief Instructor
Classes release tension, develop total body fitness and build stamina and overall productivity! Increase 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 and President of the American Shotokan Karate Association.
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.
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. ADP YP
New–Tae Kwon Do program instructed by Grandmaster H. Thomas Cameron. He is an 8th degree black belt with 47 years of experience. He was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the 2018 Grandmaster of the year and has recently been included in the book The Worlds Greatest Living Martial Artists. Students will learn self-defense as well as improving each students self-confidence, discipline, coordination, physical and mental capabilities. Testing fee is $60 and includes the belt and materials. Please wear athletic clothes, no jeans.
Grandmaster H. Thomas Cameron is an 8th degree black belt with over 47 years of experience. He was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the 2018 Grandmaster of the year and has recently been included in the book “The World’s Greatest Living Martial Artists.” Students will learn self-defense as well as improving each student’s self-confidence, discipline, coordination, physical and mental capabilities. Testing fee is $60 and includes the belt and materials. Please wear athletic clothes, no jeans. Must have enrolled in White Belt or previously taken Yellow Belt and Above to register.
Instructor: Grand Master H. Thomas Cameron
Our classes will provide a safe (and fun!) environment where students will learn the most effective styles of modern mixed martial arts, infused with lessons on character development. We incorporate boxing, kickboxing, wrestling and jiu-jitsu in our structured curriculum. Every class begins and finishes with a “Mat Chat”, a personal development topic such as focus, confidence, discipline, bully-awareness ect. Students are expected to know the techniques and understand the Mat Chat by the end of each session. Learn more about our program at www.victorymmaacademy.com
Grandmaster H. Thomas Cameron is an 8th degree black belt with over 47 years of experience. He was inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame as the 2018 Grandmaster of the year and has recently been included in the book “The World’s Greatest Living Martial Artists.” Students will learn self-defense as well as improving each student’s self-confidence, discipline, coordination, physical and mental capabilities. Testing fee is $60 and includes the belt and materials. Please wear athletic clothes, no jeans. Must have enrolled in White Belt or previously taken Yellow Belt and Above to register.
Instructor: Grand Master H. Thomas Cameron
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. I am certified as a Pickleball instructor through PPR training, which is associated with USAPA. You will be instructed on many of the 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 for dinking mechanics to improve your consistency at the NVZ. We will train on making 3rd shot drops, resets, and train on backhand footwork and fundamentals. Participants will practice some serving and receiving strategies, go over proper court positioning during play. This is called shifting/shading on the court. Participants will go over the “X” pattern and how it factors in decision making on the court to determine who plays the ball in a rally. You will have the opportunity to work on some special footwork fundamentals, such as the split step, and fine tune the ready position. We will work on player movement on the court, shifting/pinching movement and go over why it is so important during game play. Participants will train on when to decide and transition from the baseline to the NVZ as the serving team during a rally and learn when and how to make that decision based on the situation on the court. We will also cover lobs and how to work as a team to cover this return. You will also learn about stacking and its purpose and why you may use it on the court with a teammate.
This class is for intermediate/advanced pickleball players and is not recommended for beginners, Participants should have at least 6 months of playing experience, understand all the rules of the game, and participants should be at or above skill level of 3.0+ to attend. Proper court shoes are required. Participants should prepare themselves and stretch prior to attending and provide their own paddle. We also suggest eyewear protection.
No previous knowledge of tennis is necessary. Classes will consist of teaching fundamentals of tennis and then playing fun games and modified games using the fundamental principles of tennis that were taught. Then we will move into scorekeeping with individual tournament matches and doubles tournament matches. New and retuning students are welcome. Our focus is to take each individual student’s skills to the next level under the guidance of an experienced coach.
No previous knowledge of tennis is necessary. Classes will consist of teaching fundamentals of tennis and then playing fun games and modified games using the fundamental principles of tennis that were taught. Then we will move into scorekeeping with individual tournament matches and doubles tournament matches. New and retuning students are welcome. Our focus is to take each individual student’s skills to the next level under the guidance of an experienced coach.
Ages 14+
Experience the Lincoln Park Zoo without the hassle of navigating and parking in the city! Penguin Encounters last 60 minutes-approximately 15 minutes outside the habitat, 20 minutes in a behind-the-scenes area, and 20 minutes inside the habitat with the penguins. The Penguin Encounter is optional, minors must have an adult guardian at all times during this trip. All purchases, including food, are on your own. Picnic lunches are welcome and may be stored safely on the bus.
Relive the true sound, feel, and embodiment of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley in concert at Starved Rock Lodge. This gospel performance takes you back to the spiritual side of these two icons with various hymns and classics. Lunch will be served before the 90 minute show.
Ages 14+
Join an experienced Naturalist and other nature enthusiasts for interactive, low-impact hikes in the Bolingbrook area. Each hike will feature a variety of topics as we explore local ecology and natural history, supported by preserved specimens and day-of discoveries. Topics will include insects and other invertebrates, plants, mammals, and more. Prepare to get a little dirty as we flip over logs and look for animal tracks! Registration includes all three dates; transportation to each trail head will be provided. Minors must have an adult guardian at all times.
Take a mid-week getaway to Rockford, IL! Trip fee includes hotel accommodations at Embassy Suites by Hilton, three guided tours (including Frank Lloyd Wright’s Laurent House), a tasting flight at St. Julian Winery, and tips for our guides. Optional dining reservations will be made for the group. Breakfast at the hotel is included, but all other meals are on your own. Tours involve extensive walking, but are wheelchair accessible. Please contact for trip itinerary or ADA assistance. Additional fee applies if rooming alone.
The REACH program only meets when students have school. Please refer to the VVSD School Calendar for complete listing of days off. There is a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee per child that is separate from the REACH Tuition fees.
The REACH program only meets when students have school. Please refer to the VVSD School Calendar for complete listing of days off. There is a $50.00 non-refundable registration fee per child that is separate from the REACH Tuition fees.
Camp Alotta fun will provide campers with the opportunity to participate in weekly themed activities that will include arts and crafts, group games, sports, music, nature, swimming, climbing wall and field trips. Campers will be placed in groups by grade and will participate in activities both individually within their group as well as whole camp activities. The 7th-8th grade campers will have additional mini-trips planned geared towards this age group. Several of our counselors are certified teachers or college students working toward degrees in education or recreation. Camp meets rain or shine. Campers should bring a sack lunch with a drink each day. Camper must be entering specified grade in the fall to participate in this program.
Camp Alotta fun will provide campers with the opportunity to participate in weekly themed activities that will include arts and crafts, group games, sports, music, nature, swimming, climbing wall and field trips. Campers will be placed in groups by grade and will participate in activities both individually within their group as well as whole camp activities. The 7th-8th grade campers will have additional mini-trips planned geared towards this age group. Several of our counselors are certified teachers or college students working toward degrees in education or recreation. Camp meets rain or shine. Campers should bring a sack lunch with a drink each day. Camper must be entering specified grade in the fall to participate in this program.
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