Drop in for a game of volleyball. Two courts will be set up so bring along your friends for a night of fun! Refunds will not be given due to lack of participation since this is a drop-in nightly program. Feel free to call ahead for participation numbers.
In this two hour make and take you will choose either the Granny Bag or the Market Bag to crochet. 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 you candle is done. All supplies are included.
Calling all Jr. Archaeologists and Paleontologists. Uncover the mysteries of ancient civilizations,
explore the history of dinosaurs & dig up the ancient past. Learn about archaeology & the
techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities. Discover ancient civilizations & the tools and artifacts they used in everyday life. Kids will love to study bone fragments, pottery shards, amber deposits, and fossils. Camp is filled with cool take homes such as amber keychains, world coins, plaster hand cast and more.
Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn Civil Engineering and City Planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. The camp ends with a presentation of the students’ city. We inspire future Engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse and Minecraft.
Robotics, Engineering, and coding all in one camp. Each day students will work on a STEM activity, including building and programming with LEGO robotics, LEGO mechanical engineering projects, and programming animations and games on computers. This is a great way to explore everything.
Throughout the session, students will learn numbers, the alphabet, parts of speech, expressions, days and months, colors, food, animals, clothes, parts of the body, as well as family and community words in Spanish. During each class, the students will also play games and sing songs. This is an opportunity for students to have fun learning a very useful language.
“Every child is an artist”. — Pablo Picasso. Encourage your child to explore their artistic side as they complete projects, study great artists and develop good drawing techniques.
Learn to read music and play tunes. This program teaches young students the beginnings of music. Using specialized, proprietary MusicStart keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies – without sacrificing any important musical knowledge. Prepare your student to take any instrument by giving them a solid musical foundation.
This program is designed for children to have fun while we learn how to draw. In this class the use many games to help children explore the world of Creativity and Drawing and help children learn the art of illustration and lettering.
Over the course of three 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.
Learn how to canoe and then practice exploring the pond at BRAC. Fee is per canoe, which can hold 2-3 people each. All participants under 16 must have an adult guardian in their canoe. Life jackets and instruction included, please dress for the weather.
Can a kite fly without a tail? What shape of paper airplane will fly the farthest? Why does a soap bubble float? Have fun with three experiments that explore how objects move through the air. One DIY kite is included per registration. All children must have an adult helper present.
Arthropods are creatures with a hard exoskeleton, such as pill-bugs, preying mantids, crayfish and more! Discover all of the arthropod characteristics by viewing live and preserved animals up close. Presentation is appropriate for both children and adults. Space is limited, please register everyone in your group.
Players will enjoy making new friends and learning the game of basketball through drills and games including: dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, and sportsmanship.
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 games including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positioning, sportsmanship & fun!
Participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer through drills and games. This includes: dribbling, shooting, passing, the rules of soccer, sportsmanship and social interaction.
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, basketball, football, floor hockey, and more. Each class is different and will emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship & fun! Parent participation required for ages 2-3.
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 scrimmages including dribbling, trapping, throw ins, shooting, passing, positioning, rules of soccer, sportsmanship & fun!
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!
Home Run! Are you looking to refine your baseball/softball skills? Skill progression continues while promoting physical health. Participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball/softball through drills and games including base running, fielding, hitting, throwing, catching, 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 being a future volleyball player. Calling all 5th-8th graders that want to learn from some of the best coaches. Join us, as we make learning fun!
*Please note that if you are registering for Sundays and Thursdays, times only show for one of the days.* This activity meets Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm
Have the basics of volleyball down and need some additional coaching and training to accelerate your skills for school or club? By learning advanced skills and strategies, players will develop in all aspects of the game. Please note that if you are registering for both days, times only show for one of the days. Thursday sessions focus on skills and training. Sunday sessions focus on game scenarios. This activity meets Sundays 3:15-4:45 pm and Thursdays 4:45-6:15 pm.
*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. 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.
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
Illinois Shotokan Karate classes are a great way to spend quality time with your child, while conditioning muscles, developing coordination and improving cardiovascular fitness. 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. Fees are per person.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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. New and retuning students are welcome. Classes will consist of teaching the fundamentals of tennis and playing modified games. Then we will move into scorekeeping with individual tournament matches and doubles tournament matches. Our focus is to take each individual student’s skills to the next level under the guidance of an experienced coach. Prizes will be given.
The 5 Star Soccer Camps are proud to offer a fresh, enthusiastic approach to teaching youth soccer. We pride ourselves in delivering a curriculum that presents the most current and advanced information on the development of the youth soccer player. The quality of our staff is among the best around, working hard to build on fundamental technique, while creating an atmosphere that unlocks the game within each child. We believe in our program, designed for success, that presents a positive, enjoyable environment for learning from energetic coaches in youth soccer. Program of instruction designed by Michael Wiggins, 2-time Illinois High School Soccer Coach of the Year and Head Coach of the 2014 Illinois HS State Champions.
Discover a hidden gem in Joliet that was the former headquarters for the Joliet Catholic Diocese, built by a German Brew master. The Bishops Hill castle has been completely restored and now houses a winery and tasting room! Registration includes transportation, a flight of nine wine samples, a personal charcuterie tray and associated tip. Any additional purchases and tips are on your own.
Tour the Volo Museum, featuring an eclectic mix of antique planes, trains and automobiles, movie memorabilia, and more. Next door is the Volo Antiques Mall, featuring everything from vintage toys to formal antique furniture. Registration includes transportation, museum admission and a few hours to explore at your own pace. Lunch is on your own and available throughout the Volo campus. Space is available on the bus for any small-medium sized purchases.
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.
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.
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