Spend your summer with the Naperville Park District!

SUMMER
2008
Spend your summer with the Naperville Park District!
The summer season is a great time to get out and enjoy some quality free time, and we can help! With a wide
variety of sports, arts, recreation programs and events, we have something for everyone in your family. National
City has joined the family of the Naperville Park District as our Athletic Park Partner and we thank them for
their continued support.
We invite you to take a look at the upcoming program offerings for the summer and register by visiting
www.napervilleparks.org or calling 630-848-5000. Please note that registration is currently in progress for
some of the programs in this flyer. We encourage you to visit our website for additional information on other
programs and events being offered, or refer to our Summer 2008 Program Guide which will be delivered from
April 19-22.
The Naperville Park District offers an extensive list of activities that will keep your family
busy throughout the year. We offer programs across a broad range of categories and for
many different age groups. Below are just a few of the programs that we have to offer. To
find out more information about these and other programs, visit www.napervilleparks.org.
Sports:
Arts:
Youth, Teen & Family:
Fitness & Wellness:
Archery
Baton
Cheer & Pom
Coach-Pitch
Cricket
Fencing
Flag Football
Gymnastics
Ice Skating
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Table Tennis
T-ball
Tennis
Volleyball
Art Classes
Ballet
Ceramics
Chess
Chinese Fan Dance
Craft Workshops
Hip Hop
Jazz Dance
Photography
Piano
Tap
Theater
Voice Lessons
Camp Quest
Cooking
Early Childhood Classes
Family Campout
Fishing
Gym Tigers
Little All-Star Sports
Mini-Gym
Parent/Child Classes
Preschool
Special Events
Aquatic Fitness
Group Fitness Classes
Judo
Karate
Tae Kwon Do
Yoga
Trips:
Day Trips
Extended Trips
Fun Outings - White Sox Games
Aquatics:
Diving
Mudrat Swim Team
Swim Lessons
Water Polo
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Friends and Family Pass: This pass is
designed for out-of-town summer
visitors. The pass is $60 and provides the
pass holder with the ability to bring up to
two additional guests. This pass is
available for purchase only until May 10.
Centennial Beach
is open from
May 24-September 1.
Facility Features:
Beach Memberships:
• Water play features that add an element of fun and provide
children with a convenient place to fill their buckets and
cool off
• Shallow end slide
• Almost six acres of fence-enclosed area, including
four acres of grass and trees
• A large sand beach, located next to the shallow end, is
perfect for toddlers and sandcastle buffs
• Award-winning, licensed lifeguards
• First aid/safety equipment on the premises
• Clean, supervised bathhouses with showers and coin
lockers
• N.C.A.A./U.S.S.-approved diving complex: two one-meter
boards and one three-meter board
• Plenty of free, off-street parking
• Playground equipment, and Frisbee® area
• Concession stand and Beach store
Returning Members: Use our quick and easy online
registration system!
Visit us at www.napervilleparks.org to renew your Beach
membership for 2008. Your Resident I.D. card will be
activated automatically once your registration and payment
has been received and processed.
New Members
If you are purchasing a Centennial Beach membership for
the first time, please visit us at the Naperville Park District’s
administration building located at 320 W. Jackson Avenue
or South Maintenance Facility, 3415 Book Road. Please
bring proof of Naperville residency. A photo will be taken,
so you must be present to obtain your card as a first-time
member.
REGISTER TODAY! PRE-SEASON MEMBERSHIPS FOR
RESIDENTS ARE ON SALE NOW UNTIL MAY 10 AT NOON.
YOUTH: $32, ADULT: $42, SENIOR: $32, FAMILY: $142
Centennial Beach Offers these great programs for kids:
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Springboard Diving Lessons
Swim Lessons
Swim Team Prep
Mudrat Swim Team
Water Polo for Youth
Ceramics: Pottery Parties
Have your next group outing or birthday
party at the Park District’s pottery studio!
Guests will work with clay to create a project
especially designed for your group. One of
our studio teachers will be your instructor
and host. All clay, tools and glazes are
included. Groups will be responsible for their
own project pick up and distribution. Parties
must be booked at least two
weeks in advance. Additional
space will be
available for refreshments and
present openings.
Price: $185.00(R)/$215.00(N)/group
Register online at www.napervilleparks.org or
call 630-848-5000.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR
SUMMER 2008 PROGRAMS!
We encourage our customers to register online
for Park District programs using our fast and
easy RecEnroll registration system. Online
registration for the summer 2008 session
begins Wed., May 7 at noon. Log on to
www.napervilleparks.org today and select the
“Click Here for Online Registration” button to
get started. Registrants will need to have a PIN
and bar code number in advance to use the
online system. Hard copy registration forms
will be accepted from the first day of Program
Guide delivery for processing on
May 7. Forms will be entered in the order they
were received.
Rent one of the Naperville Park
District’s garden plots this year. We
provide the land – you provide the
seeds, plants, and tender loving care.
Visit www.napervilleparks.org for more info.
Please visit one of our 5 Naperville locations or call
1.800.925.9259 for the nearest National City branch.
Athletic Park Partner, 2008-2011
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Frontier
Kite Fly
Festival
Keep your eyes to the skies!
Enjoy gigantic kites, exciting demonstrations and stunts by Chicago Kite,
Sparling Kite Entertainment, Chromatic Kites, and Illinois Kite Enthusiasts!
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Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8
from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Frontier Park, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. in Naperville
New this year! Hosted by Chicago Kite
• Learn-to-Fly Field: A special area to try out
stunt kites or learn kite flying tricks!
• The Rokkaku kite is a traditional Japanese
fighting kite – come watch a Rok Battle!
• Stay for the Candy Drop!
NASA Fun Area!
Purchase a $5 wristband (in advance or onsite)
and kids will have access to:
• Climbing aboard an inflatable rocket ship
• Experiencing the G-Force
• Winning prizes at the Penny Carnival
• Moon jumping
• Climbing wall
Welcome to Naperville! Hosted by
Naperville’s Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Come in and “take a break” at the
hospitality tent
• Activities for the whole family
• Entertainment
Entertainment Stage
Presented by 95.9 The River
For more information on the Frontier Kite Fly Festival, visit www.napervilleparks.org or call 630-848-5000.
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Join the Naperville Park District for 95.9 The River’s
Rollin’ on the River, a live, summer-long music series
on Friday nights from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Concerts
will be held next to the Riverwalk Eatery, near Rotary
Hill.
JUNE 20
Andrew Huber
Solo alternative folk rock
JUNE 27
Karma
70s and 80s Rock/Classic Rock
JULY 4
NO PERFORMANCE
JULY 11
The Cattails
Americana
JULY 18
Ron Hayden
Solo Guitarist
JULY 25
Fifth Avenue Band
Variety
AUGUST 1
The Blues Shakers
Blues
AUGUST 8
The Gecko Club
80’s post punk
New
location
this year
!
NEXT TO THE RIVERWALK EATERY
Near Rotary Hill
For more information, tune in to 95.9 The River or
call the Naperville Park District at 630.848.5000 or
visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org.
The Naperville Park District is pleased to welcome
Concerts in Your Park presented by Continental Acura
& Continental Audi of Naperville, a summer music series
geared toward families and neighborhoods throughout
Naperville. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a
FREE Sunday evening of musical entertainment from
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Join your neighbors and friends for
the musical event coming to your area:
JUNE 15
Soul Cookin’ (R&B/Soul)
Bainbridge Greens Park
1112 Bainbridge Drive
JUNE 22
The Associates (Motown Variety)
May Watts Park
804 S. Whispering Hills Drive
JUNE 29
215 West (Popular Variety)
Tall Grass Lakes Park
3320 Rollingridge Road
JULY 13
The Ragtops (Party Mix)
Naperville Auto Test Track
Jefferson Avenue, between Fort Hill
Drive and Ogden Avenue
JULY 20
Final Say (Popular Variety)
Walnut Ridge
2304 Keim Drive
JULY 27
West Side Winders
(Americana Surfabilly)
Kingshill Park
4271 White Eagle Drive
Vintage
!
car show
www.continentalmotors.com
630-357-4400
More info at www.napervilleparks.org
Twelfth Night
Friday, July 18 at Central Park, 104 E. Benton Ave.
Performed by the Midsummer Theatre Troupe
Park will open at 6:00 p.m. with the performance
scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m.
Shakespeare in the Park provides audience members of all ages with a unique, outdoor theater experience in a beautiful park setting.
Join the Naperville Park District and Midsummer Theatre Troupe for this year’s FREE, all-ages performance.
Auditions! The Midsummer Theatre Troupe is looking for talented, local actors to perform throughout the summer.
For more audition information, visit www.midsummertheatretroupe.com
For more information, visit our website at www.napervilleparks.org or call 630.848.5000.
Athletic Park Partner, 2008-2011
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Children’s Lunch-Hour
Entertainment
Pack a lunch, bring sunglasses and an umbrella and then join the
fun on the Riverwalk near the Warming House. You’ll be treated
to a variety of exciting performances, including magic acts,
juggling shows, musical productions, and more. Performances are
geared to the young and young at heart. All shows begin at noon
and last approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
June 10 - Ken Schultz Show
The Flying Fool (aka Ken Schultz) puts on a high-energy show of
wacky tricks, comedy and amazing fire-throwing, juggling feats. A
master of juggling, comedy acrobatics and mime, Ken Schultz will
paint a permanent smile on the faces of adults and children.
June 12 – Amy Lowe
Amy Lowe is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter, and
storyteller; she has over 20 years experience as a performer.
June 17 - Little Nashville
Little Nashville is a high-energy children’s musical performance
featuring the stylings of today’s country music.
June 19 - Dave Rudolph’s Halloween
Spooktacular
Enjoy Halloween in June with a ghoulishly delightful show. Dave
will entertain goblins of all ages with his fun songs and stories to
raise the hair on your funny bone.
July 8 – Jeanie B!
Jeanie B! delivers a live show that is a dance party with young and
old alike jumping to their feet and singing along.
July 10– Chuck Field and Ziggy
Chuck Field, a comedy ventriloquist, will entertain you with a fun
program for the entire family.
July 15 –Balster Magic Show
Tim and Robin Balster present magic, illusion, and comedy with
music, special effects and dance.
July 17 – Circus Boy
From Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Circus Boy
blends stand-up comedy with circus skills.
Friday Flings
Come have some Friday fun with us! Personalized, fling-specific
passes are mailed to early registrants. Those who register less than
five days before an event should pick up passes at the Park District
Administration Building. Children without passes will not be
allowed to participate. Cancellations due to inclement weather will
be made on site. Anyone purchasing a pass after June 5 must pick
up from 320 W. Jackson Avenue.
Sports and Games Galore - June 13
Children will play a variety of outdoor games such as t-ball, soccer,
kickball, capture the flag, parachute games and variations of the
game tag.
Mini Kids Carnival - June 20
Step on up for a good old time. Join us in playing a number of
mini carnival games, such as Bozo Buckets, ring toss, bean bag
toss, candy grab, pick a duck and basketball throw. A jump
around inflatable will also be part of the event. Children will take
home fun prizes.
Water Works - June 27
A wet and wild fun time to be had by all. We will play cold potato,
bucket brigade, wet sponge toss, slip and slide and water balloon
toss. Participants may wear their swim suit and bring a towel.
Olympic Day - July 11
Join us in the 50 yard dash, the long jump, jump rope, shot
put/disc throw, an obstacle course, high jump and a relay race. An
inflatable will also be part of the event. Each child will receive an
award.
Mud Madness - July 18
We will create a giant mud pit just for you to play in. Games will
include tug of war, limbo, steal the bacon and slip and slide. Wear
old clothes and shoes because even the grand finale wash down
won’t get your clothes clean. Guaranteed muddy fun for everyone!
Fee:
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$10.00(R)/$15.00(N)/single event pass
$42.00(R)/$63.00(N)/season pass
G O L F L E S S O N S : J U N I O R AC A D E M I E S
AND
JUNIOR CLINICS*
Junior golf academies and clinics are six-hour programs for kids age 7-9 and 10-15 with little or no golf background. Participants will
learn the basic fundamentals of putting, chipping, full swing and etiquette. We recommend having a fairway wood, the 5, 7, and 9irons and a putter. Each student will receive a participation gift. Junior academies are offered May-July, Junior clinics are offered AprilOctober.
G O L F L E S S O N S : PA R E N T / J R C L I N I C & G O L F *
Naperbrook Golf Course offers a program for parents and children to begin a lifetime of good times together. The program includes
four hours of instruction including full swing, pitching and putting. After an hour on the driving range and putting green, each group
will play for an hour and a half. There will be limited golf instruction on the course. The program is for kids 7 and up.
G O L F L E S S O N S : J U N I O R L E AG U E S *
Springbrook and Naperbrook golf courses offer a seven-week program for youth ages 11-15 with a minimum of two years of golf
experience. All participants will be pre-screened for the proper skill level the first week of the program. Those who do not meet the
requirements of this program will be given a full refund. Participants in this on-course program must know and display proper golf
etiquette. Participants will play nine holes and receive a meal each week; students also will receive a participation gift, and a golf rules
book.
*Participants should provide their own clubs and are eligible for a 10% discount on club purchases. Springbrook and Naperbrook are non-metal spike
facilities. Registration is in progress.
2008 JUNIOR CITY
CHAMPIONSHIP
M OND AY, J U LY 14, 2008
N A PE RBROOK G OLF C OURSE
Tee prizes, raffles, awards and food
For boys and girls ages 9-17
Athletic Park Partner, 2008-2011
F A M I LY G O L F
Do you have a little Tiger or Annika in the family? If
so, bring them to Springbrook or Naperbrook golf
course to enjoy some family golfing fun any day of the
week! The accompanying parent(s)/guardian(s) pay $20 and
children 17 and under are free! Parents/guardians are responsible
for upholding all golf course policies and procedures. Family Golf
begins one hour after Super Twilight. Tee time reservations are
recommended.
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Millennium Carillon at
Moser Tower and Visitor Center
T
he 14-story-tall Moser Tower is home to the
Millennium Carillon, a 72-bell instrument that
began its annual summer recital series in July 2000. The
Millennium Carillon and Visitor Center will reopen for
visitors in May 2008. Admission is $3 for ages 5 and
older; children ages 4 and under are admitted free.
Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
2008 Moser Tower & Carillon tour hours of
operations:
The Carillon and Visitor Center will be open for tours
on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
beginning Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, October 26.
Friday tours will be added to the schedule beginning
May 23 (the Friday of Memorial Day weekend), and run
through August 29 (the Friday of Labor Day weekend).
Friday tours also will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. All dates and hours are subject to change due to
various factors, including potential weather-related
closures.
June 10, 2008
Frans Haagen
Kampen, NL
Visitor Center:
Hours of operation for the Visitor Center will be the
same as the Moser Tower & Millennium Carillon hours.
From within the Visitor Center (formerly known as
Netzley House), directly adjacent to the tower on its west
side, visitors will learn about the Carillon and area
history, including the Riverwalk's creation and
Centennial Beach through interactive exhibits. Patrons
also will see the practice clavier and view a six-minute
video highlighting "three gifts" to the community of
Naperville. Admission to the Visitor Center is free.
Group Tours:
To schedule Millennium Carillon tours for groups of 10
or more, please contact Michelle LaScola at the
Naperville Park District at 630-848-3571 or send an email to mlascola@napervilleparks.org.
Additional information:
For additional Carillon information and upcoming
summer concert dates, please visit
www.naperville-carillon.org.
2008 Summer Carillon Schedule
July 8, 2008
Roel Smit
Doetinchem, NL
July 29, 2008
Ronald Kressman
Berkley, Michigan
August 19, 2008
David Johnson
St. Paul, Minnesota
June 17, 2008
Koen Cosaert
Mechelen, Belgium
July 15, 2008
Tim Sleep/Sue Bergren
Naperville, Illinois
August 5, 2008
John Gouwens
Culver, Indiana
August 26, 2008
Trevor Workman
Birmingham, England
June 24, 2008
Frank Deleu
Bruges, Belgium
July 22, 2008
Gordon Slater
Ottawa, Ontario
August 12, 2008
Tiffany Ng
Rochester, New York
September 2, 2008
Wylie Crawford
Evanston, Illinois
July 1, 2008
Suzanne Magassy
Canberra, Australia
Concerts are on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
320 W. Jackson Ave.
Naperville, IL 60540
630-848-5000
www.napervilleparks.org
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