Park Pulse - Frankfort School District 157-C

Frankfort Park District
Winter 2015
Park Pulse
News from the Frankfort Park District
March 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:
LET THE INVASION BEGIN!
This robot and troll building class is a cross between art
& engineering along with fun & recycling. Bring a clean
can or small box AND your imagination to build a robot
or troll using a large variety of bits, parts and pieces from
my workshop. We’ll use some tools such as a hammer,
screwdriver, drill, awl, glue, tape…whatever works!
Instructor: Pamela Biesen/ButtonTownUSA.com
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Tuesday/March 3 - 10
Age/Time: 5 - 8 years//5:00 - 6:00 pm
9 - 12 years/6:15 - 7:15 pm
Fee:
$23/NR $28
LUCKY SHAMROCK
Throw on your green and hope for some luck to find a pot
of gold. We will be searching for a pot of gold that the
Leprechaun has lost. Leprechaun games played. A yummy
holiday treat with a peppermint drink will be served.
Instructor: Sharon Koczor
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Thursday/March 5
Time:
4:15 - 6:15 pm
Ages:
3-8
Fee:
$22/NR $27
GINA MARIE’S SING SONG & YOGA
This mom and tot class combines Yoga, breath work,
meditation, dancing, a lot of love, laughter, storytelling,
interactive play with instruments and use of the
imagination. Gina Marie’s fun original music from her CD
The Blue Alligator will be incorporated.
Instructor: Gina Marie
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/March 9 - 30
Time:
9:15 - 9:45 am
Age:
2 - 5 years with parent
Fee:
$49/NR $54
LEGO MOVIE ADVENTURE
Come as we explore the story of a nobody who rescued
everybody when he discovers the key to saving the Lego
universe. Emmet and his friends go on an epic journey
to stop the evil tyrant, Lord Business. We will watch
segments of the movie, build and create our own Lego
masterpieces and activities.
Instructor: Gina Barrett
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/March 9 - 30
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Age:
5 - 10 years
Fee:
$39/NR $44
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.
STAR WARS EXPLORATION
Come hang out as we explore the galaxy, talk about our
favorite characters and play games related to all the episodes.
We will even put our Jedi skills to the test to defend the
Republic. Sign-up for Lego Movie Adventure that precedes
this class and receive $5 off.
Instructor: Gina Barrett
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/March 9 - 30
Time:
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Age:
5 - 10 Fee:
$39/NR $44
MINING & CRAFTING 1 NEW!
Minecraft® is a game about placing blocks to build anything
you can imagine. At night monsters come out, build a shelter
before that happens. Experience the world of Minecraft®
with LEGO® Bricks in this fun STEM engineering class! Craft
shelters, some of the mobs, critters and tools using LEGO®
Bricks. Build a custom mini-figure to take home.
Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Staff
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Monday/March 9 - April 13
Time:
4:30 - 6:00 pm
Age:
6 - 10 years
Fee:
$89/NR $94
SPANISH CLASSES
Instructor: Language in Action, Inc.
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Wednesday/March 18 - April 29 (No Class April 8)
Fee:
$85/NR $90
I SPEAK SPANISH! - SPANISH FOR KIDS
Children will be immersed in the Spanish language through
fun and educational activities and music. Each session
introduces new vocabulary.
Time:
4:15 - 5:15 pm
Age: 3 - 6
YOUTH SPANISH
Introduce your child to the Spanish language! In this class
children will learn conversational Spanish, some grammar and
phonetics, through fun and educational activities.
Time:
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Age: 1st - 4th Grade
Upcoming Events
22nd Annual Family Fun Faire
Saturday, March 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Lincoln-Way Central High School
FREE Admission
T.E.A.M. Asset Family Faire featuring a wide variety of games and
activities for all children to enjoy. Come out for a day of family fun! A
FREE pancake breakfast will also be served from 9:00-10:00am! If you
are a business that is interested in exhibiting or being a sponsor for this
family event, contact the Frankfort Park District at (815) 469-9400.
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, Origami Owl, Katie’s Clips, Miche,
Etalaya’s Exotic Mandel Broit & Ethereal Boutique, Thirty-One, Avon,
Premier Design Jewelry, Floral, Art Work, Clothing and much more! For
additional information contact the Frankfort Park District office at 815469-9400 or www.frankfortparks.org
Springtime Crafty Kids Day
Saturday, March 14 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Founders Community Center
Drop in for some “crafty” kind of fun. Kids will have fun making crafts,
playing board games, coloring, watching movies and much more while
parents get time to shop around the Spring Craft & Vendor Show.
Registration will be taken that day. Fee: $5 per child Age: 3 - 8 years
Lunch with Bunny
Saturday, March 28 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Founders Community Center
$9/NR $12/person
Join Peter Cottontail for lunch, entertainment and fun!
Pre-registration required by March 23. All participants must be
registered, including parents. NO TICKETS will be sold at the door.
Egg Hunt with Peter Cottontail
Saturday, March 28 @ 1:00 pm
Commissioners Park (Fort Frankfort)
Ages: 1 - 8 years
The Frankfort Area Jaycees and the Frankfort Park District are again
teaming together for a special holiday event. There will be specially
marked eggs for prizes. Every child will receive a bag of candy. FREE!
Rain location: Founders Community Center, 140 Oak Street
Super Dog Egg Hunt
Sponsored by:
Saturday, March 28 @ 2:30 pm
Bark Park at Commissioners Park
FREE on-leash event.Egg hunting has gone to the dogs! Dogs will
hunt for treat-filled eggs. Golden egg to win a prize. An adult should
accompany dog-owners under the age of 12.
Rain Date: Monday, March 30 @ 6:00 pm
Preschool Registration
Preschool Registration is now open!
Athletic Programs:
CHICAGO BULLS SKILLS CAMP
The Chicago Bulls are coming to Frankfort. This camp will teach the
latest techniques in ball handling, passing, shooting and rebounding
while also teaching children how to be student-athletes and great
teammates. Every participant will receive top flight instruction from
professional Bulls/Sox Academy coaches, who have learned from the
Chicago Bulls coaching staff. In addition to the premier instruction,
each participant will receive a replica autographed photo of a current/
former Bulls player, camp t- shirt, and a personalized scouting report.
Your child will not only have fun, but will be given important tools to
become a better basketball player.
Location:
Grand Prairie School(north entrance door #10)
Day/Date: Thursday/March 5 - 26
Time:
6:00 -7:30 pm
Age:
5 - 14 years
Fee:
$124
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
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.
Programs: Me Two-2 years, Wee Works-2.5 years,
Play School-3 years, Prep School-4 years,
Stepping Stones(Kinder Bridge)-4 years.
Please call 815-464-5579 for more information.
ILLINOIS GIRLS LACROSSE LEAGUE
Be a part of a youth lacrosse league for girls in the Chicago area.
The emphasis of this program is to develop the girl within the sport
of lacrosse. The goals of this league are to understand the rules
of lacrosse and demonstrate active team work, sportsmanship and
personal development in a respectful environment led by positive
coaching. All players will receive equal playing time. Practices are
one day per week for 1.5 hours, with games being played on Sunday
afternoons. Game locations rotate within your division. There will be
3 levels within the league. Teams are coached by volunteer parents
(with support of IGLA coaching staff). All participants must provide
their own lacrosse stick, goggles and face guard. Any questions
contact: south2@iglax.org For more specific information e-mail at:
info@iglax.org or call (773)909-5940
Instructor: Illinois Girls Lacrosse Association Staff
Location:
Grassmere Park in Mokena
10335 W. Lindsay Lane
Day:
Sunday and Wednesday
Date:
April 12 - June 7 (No Games May 24)
Age:
3rd-4th grade
5th-6th grade
7th-8th grade
Time:
6:00-7:30 pm
Fee:
$175 (includes team jersey)
140 Oak Street • Frankfort, IL • 60423 • 815-469-9400 • www.frankfortparks.org