Park Pulse - Frankfort School District 157-C

Frankfort Park District
Winter 2015
Park Pulse
News from the Frankfort Park District
February 2, 2015
This monthly letter highlights upcoming events, programs, and the latest news from the Frankfort
Park District. If you have any questions or to register for a program, call the Park District office at
815-469-9400 or visit www.frankfortparks.org
Youth Programs:
MISS ANGIE’S MUSIC – CYCLE OF SEASONS Independence through activities focusing on the seasons
of the year. Designed to build attention & self-expression
and include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening,
musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative
movement, and storytelling. Designed for child and adult.
Instructor: Angie Pope
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/February 2 - March 9
Time:
9:30 - 10:15 am
Age:
1 - 5 years
Fee:
$77/NR $82
BUDDING ARTISTS
Creative drawing and painting projects. Budding Artists
will learn more advanced drawing skills and paint each
week. Students must bring 11x14 water color pad, water
color palette, and a set of brushes to each class.
Instructor: Susanne Corkery
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Tuesday/February 3 - March 3
Time:
4:30 - 5:15 pm
Age:
7 - 11 years
Fee:
$65/NR $70
BROADWAY FAVORITES: MUSICAL THEATER CLASS
The themed class, Broadway Favorites, offers a musical
experience with a performance at the end of the session
which includes song and choreography. Students will
sing, dance, act, and create costumes and set design. No
previous acting or singing experience necessary.
Instructor: Music Connection
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Thursday/February 5 - March 12
Time:
6:00 - 7:15 pm
Age:
8 - 12 years
Fee:
$165/NR $170
BABYSITTERS/LATCHKEY PROGRAM
Join the Frankfort Fire Protection District for the
Babysitters/Latchkey program. This 7-week course is an
introduction to babysitting and is designed to prepare
babysitters for emergency situations. Participants will
learn communication skills, first aid, crime prevention,
fire prevention and basic childcare.
Pre-registration required.
Instructor: Frankfort Fire Department
Location: Fire Station #1, 333 W. Nebraska
Day/Date: Friday/February 6 - March 20
Time:
6:00 - 8:30 pm
Age:
9 & older
Fee:
$15
JEWELRY FROM JUNK! USE REUSE RECYCLE NEW!
This is a fun class at which you’ll design new creations from
junk jewelry. Learn how to use jeweler’s tools to bend and cut
wire etc. Bring a broken piece of jewelry and I will show you
how to rework it or select from bins of beads, buttons, wire
and charms to make something new.
Instructor: Pamela Biesen/ButtonTownUSA.com
Location: Founders Community Center
Day:
Tuesday
Session I: February 10 (Necklace class)
Session II: February 17 (Bracelet class)
Time:
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Age:
10 - 13 years
Fee:
$23/NR $28/class
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE NEW!
Join us in this fun interactive class learning basic American
Sign Language. Participants will learn the basic alphabet
finger spell, numbers, basic sign language and much more.
Games and crafts will be incorporated in the class for
additional hands on learning.
Instructor: Kelly Monohan
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Tuesday/February 10 - March 17
Age/Time: 9 - 13 years/6:00 - 7:00 pm
Age/Time: 14 years & older/7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee:
$40/NR $45
IRISH DANCE
Have fun while learning the fundamentals of Irish Dance.
Katie Hughes has been involved in Irish Dance for over twenty
years and she shares her expertise while carrying on this
wonderful Irish tradition. The small class sizes provides the
opportunity for more personal attention with each dancer.
Instructor: Katie Hughes-Schroeder T.C.R.G.
Hughes Academy of Irish Dance, Homer Glen
Location: Founders Community Center
Day:
Tuesday &/OR Thursday
Session II: February 24 - April 2
Time:
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Age:
3 ½ & older
Fee:
$65/NR $70 (1x/ week)
Fort Frankfort Adventures
Summer Day Camp
Parent Meeting
Thursday, March 5th
7:00 pm
Founders Community Center
140 Oak Street, Frankfort
Registration information will be available.
Parents come learn about our Day Camp Program.
Upcoming Events
Wellness Fair
Saturday, February 28
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
The exclusive participating sponsor is Franciscan St. James Hospital.
Co-sponsored by the Frankfort Park District & The Village of Frankfort.
Please visit www.villageoffrankfort.com for more information.
Save the Date:
Lunch with Bunny - Saturday , March 28
11:00 am - 12:30 pm •Founders Community Center • $9/NR $12/person
Egg Hunt with Peter Cottontail - Saturday, March 28
1:00 pm • Commissioners Park (Fort Frankfort) • FREE
Preschool Open House
22nd Annual Family Fun Faire
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lincoln-Way Central High School
FREE
Saturday, February 7th
10:00am-12:00pm
16th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show
Saturday, March 14
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
FREE Admission
A diverse selection of crafters and vendors, including Tastefully Simple,
Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Emily’s Soy Candles, Avon, Thirty-One,
Scentsy Wickless Candles, Jewelry, Floral, Clothing and much more! For
additional information or booth availability contact the Frankfort Park
District office at 815-469-9400 or www.frankfortparks.org
Athletic Programs:
YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS
Junior tennis has a whole new attitude. Certified USPTA Professional
Cindy Heidkamp and her staff will work with every skill level of player.
Students will learn the sport of tennis using age and skill appropriate
racquets, nets and tennis balls. Every player will learn the basics
including grips, groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Students will also
be taught areas of the court, rules of the game and scoring. Loaner
racquets will be available at the first class.
Instructor: Cindy Heidkamp and the Lincoln Way Area CTA Staff
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Sunday/February 8 - March 29
Age/Time: 5 -7 years/10:00 - 10:45 am
Age/Time: 8 - 11 years/11:00 - 11:45 am
Fee:
$69/NR $74
FRANKFORT GIRLS SOFTBALL
ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration Open until February 15th, 2015
www.frankfortgirlssoftball.com
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AGE Groups
5U - 6U - 7U - 10U
12U - 14U - 18U - 23U
Register Now to Save Your Spot For the 2015 Season
Registration Open until 2/15/15
Join the Largest Recreation Softball League In the Southland
Questions: contact FGS President, Keith Revak at
[email protected]
400 W. Nebraska in Frankfort at the Susan Puent Building
Programs: Me Two-2 years, Wee Works-2.5 years,
Play School-3 years, Prep School-4 years,
Stepping Stones(Kinder Bridge)-4 years.
Parents can meet the teachers and take a tour of the facility.
Please call 815-464-5579 for more information.
Preschool Registration
In-district residents registration begins February 2, 2015.
Non-residents registration begins February 9, 2015.
Registration can only be done IN PERSON at the Founders
Community Center at 140 Oak Street. A copy of the child’s birth
certificate is required for new participants.
INTRO TO FENCING NEW!
Fencing develops balance, coordination, footwork and flexibility,
as well as learning new tactical strategies. Participants should wear
clothes that they can move around in, along with flat soled shoes.
This beginning class will focus on proper footwork, blade work and
strategies for attacking and counter attacking during the fencing bout.
Protective fencing masks, jackets and weapons will be provided.
Instructor: Mark Watman
Location:
Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/February 16 - March 23
Age/Time: 10 - 17 years/7:00 - 8:00 pm
Fee:
$65/NR $70
CHICAGO WHITE SOX HITTING CLUB
The White Sox Hitting Club will cover plate coverage and stance,
stepping into a hitting position, swing plane/hand path, footwork and
balance. There are hitting “absolutes” that must be present in each
at bat to be successful. Become the best player you can be.
Location:
Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/February 23 - March 16
Age/Time: 7 - 11 years/4:30 - 5:45 pm
Fee:
$106
CHICAGO FIRE INDOOR DEVELOPMENT SOCCER LEAGUE
The Chicago Fire Soccer Club Staff will conduct an instructional
indoor soccer program focusing on the basic skills for the beginning
and novice player’s age 4 through 4th grade. A Red Chicago Fire/
Frankfort Park District jersey is needed and can be purchased at the
time of registration for $15. Shin Guards & shorts are required.
Location:
Grand Prairie School (north entrance door #10) Day/Date: Saturday/March 14 - April 25 (No games April 4)
Age:
4 years - Kindergarten
Time:
9:00 - 10:00 am
Time:
10:00 - 11:00 am
Age:
1st - 4th grade
Time:
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee:
$75/NR $80
140 Oak Street • Frankfort, IL • 60423 • 815-469-9400 • www.frankfortparks.org