Children's Programs
Children's AthleticsAfter School Sports Program
Susan Gallo
The after school sports program will be held at Walsh School. The program focuses on different types of sports programs such as, basketball, soccer, hockey and much more. Participants must return a signed permission slip to the Walsh School.
Walsh School 12 weeks
5640 S. 75th Ave. No Limit
3rd Grade-Tuesdays, Fee: $1.00 per participant
January 3 –April 3 each day, paid to instructor
4th Grade-Thursdays,
January 5- April 5
2:45 -4:30 p.m.
A pizza party is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2012 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. for all 3rd and 4th grade participants. The cost is $3 for each participant.
Open Gym Basketball
Dallis Anderson, Jr-Instructor
The Open Gym basketball program will be held at Argo Community High School Field House. The program will focus on basketball skills as well as a lot of open play. Participants must return a signed permission slip and bring their own ball with their name clearly marked.
This program is for students 8th grade on up.
Argo High School Field House-Swanson Gym
Session 1:
Saturdays, 8 weeks
February11-March 31 Limit: 35
3:00-5:00 p.m. Fee: $2.00/daily
paid to instructor
Session 2: 11 weeks
Saturdays, Limit: 35
April 21-June 30 Fee: $2.00/daily
2:00-6:00 p.m. paid to instructor
.
Session 3:
Wednesdays, 10 weeks
April 25-June 27 Limit: 35
5:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $2.00/daily
paid to instructor
BOXING
Argo-Summit Boxing Club
Welcome to the most exciting sports experience you’ve ever encountered! Boxing is the combination of athleticism, physical and mental conditioning, sportsmanship, and self-worth that is unequalled in any other sport.
Boxing, properly coached and supervised, can be an extremely fulfilling and a valuable experience for today’s youth. It can be used as a vehicle to develop a positive release of frustrations and energy, as well as building self-confidence and character.
Amateur boxing provides an excellent means of conditioning for the high school athlete during the off season. It is the ideal sport for youngsters who are not involved in a school sports program or aren’t attracted to team sports.
Is boxing safe? Amateur boxing ranks 71st among amateur sports for injuries; wrestling, diving, gymnastics, and even badminton are ranked above it. Amateur boxing is possibly the most regulated and supervised sport of any amateur competition All boxers are required to wear protective equipment including gloves, headgear, mouthpieces, groin protectors, and in the event of a female bout, chest protectors. A list of equipment will be provided to each participant. All coaches and trainers are instructed and certified through the USA Boxing
USA Boxing is the national governing body of amateur, Olympic-style boxing, and is the United States' member organization of the International Amateur Boxing Association (AIBA). As a national governing body recognized by the United States Olympic Committee, USA Boxing is responsible for the administration, development and promotion of Olympic-style boxing in the United States.
The boxing program now offers boxing scholarships. Boxers who have a 2.0 grade point average from the prior semester, been in the program 3 consecutive years and competed in only 2 bouts per year are eligible.
Please note that this is not a Summit Park District program and is conducted by the Argo-Summit Boxing Club.
For registration and scholarship information, please contact Coach Taylor at 708-929-4050. BoxingClub@Comcast.net
Summit Park District garage Fee: $25.00 per month
5700 S. Archer Road
Mondays through Fridays
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays - Mandatory
12:00 Noon-4:00 P.M.
5400 East Avenue Ste., 1 Countryside, IL 60525, 708-352-3099
www.flyinghighgym.com
Gymnastics/Cheer Tumbling/Dance/Marshal Arts/Open Gym/Ballet
Gymnastic demonstrate coordination, confidence, goal orientation, discipline organization and creativity. Many take gymnastics to help improve skills in other sports, and more importantly it been proven to enhance skills in school..
This is not a Summit Park District program, please call or log on to Flying High web sit for more program details and registration information.
FOOTBALL
Summit Rebels Football & Cheerleading
The Rebels Football & Cheerleading program has been in existence since 1970 and offers full contact football and cheerleading for children ages 6 to 14 (no high school students). For those not ready for full contact. We have flag football program for 5 - 6 year olds. Our cheerleaders ages 5-14 will cheer at all games according to their age level.
Please note that this is not a Summit Park District program and is conducted by the Summit Rebels Youth Football Club.
For more information, please e-mail us your questions at: hhrebels@aol.com or visit the Rebels web site at: http://www.eteamz.comhhrfc or call our Board President, Mr. Daniel Green at 708-441-7636
MARTIAL ARTS
UFLACKER ACADEMY BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU
www.uflacheracademy.com
Web site: www.bjjsouthside.com
COME VISIT US!!! GIVE US A CALL!!!
7355 Archer Ave. 312-890-3675
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground fighting techniques. This style allows you to overcome, take down and control an opponent even if they have a size advantage on you. It is based on leverage and a series of techniques involving takedowns, escapes and ground defense.
Our instructor, Professor Christian Uflacker, is from Rio De Janerior, Brazil. He is back black belt who trained under Master Carlos Gracie Jr. for 15 years and competed in various tournaments, attaining such titles as World Champion, European Champion, Brazilian National Champion, and U.S. National Champion, just to name a few.
As a student, you will receive authentic Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Training. We are a very friendly school with students of all ages and levels! Whether you’re interested in learning a martial arts, competitor, this is the school for you!!!
FREE INTRO CLASS!!!
Law Enforcement, Fire & Military Discounts
Please note that this is not a program conducted by the Summit Park District.
Children’s’ Programs!
Your child will learn how to defend him or herself, develop discipline, gain self-confidence, and make many new friends!
Parents!
With our hours, it’s easy for parents to take class right after their kids! A great way to bond, relieve stress and get the entire family involved a productive, healthy activity!
Tae Kwon Do
Gonzalo Herrera- Institute of Tae Kwon Do
(Se Habla Espanol)
An introductory class will be offered in Tae Kwon Do at the Institute of Tae Kwon Do located in Chicago. Mr. Gonzalo Herrera, owner of the Institute and the instructor for the program is a certified Tae Kwon Do instructor 4dan Kukkiwon. Tae Kwon Do is one of the newest sports to become an Olympic event. The program will help you get into shape and learn how to protect yourself. Tae Kwon Do’s philosophy is based on five tenets; courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. These traits are essential to developing the proper attitude towards learning the art and also respecting instructors and fellow students.
The program, for girls and boys, is based on a 3 month semester where, at the end, each student will submit to a testing of their skills in order to achieve a belt. This test is an additional cost and is required if the student wishes to progress to the next level. Instruction for students who have achieved the yellow belt and are continuing on to the next level will begin to include physical contact. Students will be required to wear body protection. This equipment will be discussed with the students by the instructor. For registration information or to register for class, Please call Mr. Gonzalo Herrera at (708) 768-2056.
Please note that this is not a program conducted by the Summit Park District.
Students will be required to purchase a uniform from the instructor at an additional cost of $31.00
Institute of Tae Kwon Do
Walsh School Gym Fees: $144.00 For Summit Resident per semester
5640 S. 75th Ave. $ 154.00 Non-Resident per semester
Test Fees: See Mr. Herrera
Monday
5:30-6:30 p.m. Beginners 4 yrs old -15 yrs old
Tuesday
5:30-6:30 p.m. Beginners 4 yrs old - 6 yrs old
6:30-7:30 p.m. Advanced 7 yrs old –15 yrs old
Wednesday
5:30-6:30 p.m. Advanced 4 yrs old – 15 yrs old
Thursday
5:30-6:30 p.m. Beginners 4 yrs old – 6 yrs old
6:30-7:30 p.m. Advanced 4 yrs old -15 yrs old
Golden Eagles Soccer
The Summit Park District Soccer program organized in 1979 is one of the oldest running soccer program in the south suburbs. Its goal has been and continues to be for the betterment of youth of the community. The program offers youth seeking a competitive program with a higher level of training a chance to develop their soccer playing skills. Golden Eagle teams play in numerous tournaments in both the Chicago land area and the greater Midwest. If players are interested in finding out more information on the program contact the program founder and director Larry Hardt at 708-212-0778.
Indoor Soccer
Larry Hardt, Coach
We are offering indoor soccer to boys and girls 6 to 10 years old. This is a great opportunity for the children to be introduced to soccer or continue developing their soccer playing skills.
Graves Heritage Middle School 9 weeks
6021 S. 74th Ave. West Gym (Old Gym) No limit
(enter on the east side/the field side of the building)
Wednesdays,
January 11 – March 7th
Fee: $60.00-resident
$70.00-non-resident
(Fee includes t-shirt and award)
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011
$50.00 each Two (2) or more resident immediate family members
$60.00 each Two (2) or more non-residents immediate family members
Youth Summer Soccer League
(Semi Competitive)
We are taking registration for the Summer 2012 Soccer League. Players born after August 1st register in the following age divisions: 6-7; 8-9; 10-11; and 12-12.
Cost is $100.00 for residents and $110.00 for non-residents. This cost includes a training shirt, uniform, team photo, a trophy and a special event at the end of November. Teams will be playing in the South Suburban Soccer League which is made up of local park districts.
Practices (at least twice a week) will begin August, 2012 and games will be played on Saturday’s beginning in September. All players must have shin guards and spikes.
Volunteer coaches are greatly needed for all age divisions.
To register, come to the Summit Park District, 5700 South Archer Road, Summit. For further information, call the Park Office at (708) 496-1012 during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or contact Mr. Larry Hardt at (708) 212-0778.
RECREATIONAL SOCCER LEAGUE
The Summit Park District’s recreational soccer league is just for fun! Children 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old and 9-10 years old will be placed on teams in their age group and will play games. Park District staff will serve as the coaches and referees. Games will be consist of two 15 minutes halves. Practices will be held at the same times as the games but on Mondays.
Every child will play every game. New registrants will receive a t-shirt. Former players will re-use the shirt they already have received. Please note the difference in registration fees. The games will be played under the lights.
A minimum of 20 participants in each age division need to be registered by Monday, May 28 for the league to be held.
Summit Park Soccer Fields 6 weeks
Mondays & Fridays, Limit: 44 per age level
5-6 year old- 5:30-6:15 p.m. Fee: $30.00-Resident with t-shirt
7-8 year olds 6:30-7:15 p.m. $25.00-Resident w/o t-shirt
9-10 year olds 7:30-8:15 p.m. $45.00-Non-resident with t-shirt
$40.00-Non-resident w/o t-shirt
VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD
8820 Brookfield Ave.
Brookfield, IL 60513
708-485-7344
www.villageofbrookfield.com
We are now in the position to offer more trips to our Summit residents through the co-operative programming agreement with the Village of Brookfield Recreation Department. Summit residents will have an opportunity to participate in more trips at resident’s fee, and will still have the convenience registering at Summit Park District for any Co-op trips. Programs highlighted in gray represent Village of Brookfield’s programs. Note: Please check with the Village of Brookfield regarding their refund and cancellation policies.
Kids First Tennis
Instructors: Kids First Sport Safety Staff
This fun tennis program will challenge beginner and advanced players alike through competitive instructional drills, including singles and doubles matches. Program offers: individual skill contests, racquet positioning skills, speed techniques, body balance, first step directional movement, tennis safety awareness and sportsmanship. Bring your own racquet.
Register directly with Brookfield Recreation, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield.
Location: Brookfield, Ehlert Park Courts- Elm and Congress Park Avenues.
Saturdays, April 28-May 26 5 weeks
Grades 1-3 9:00-10:30 a.m. $69.00
Resident/Nonresident
Grades 4-8 10:30-12:00 noon
Kids First May Games Track & Field
Instructors: Sports R Us Staff
Experienced staff will focus on teaching sprints, hurdles, jumps distance running and throws in a safe and fundamental way. Program will consist of body balance techniques, speed, quickness and agility drills for a more powerful performance.
A wide variety of timed events will take place during each session, concluding with a Championship Series on the final day.
Register directly with Brookfield Recreation, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield.
Location: Brookfield, Ehlert Park pavilion- Elm and Congress Park Avenues.
Saturdays, May 5-May 26 4 Weeks
K-1st. 9:00-10:00 a.m. $39.00
Resident/Nonresident
2nd.-4th 10:00-11:00 a.m.
5th-7th 11:00-12:00 p.m.
Children’s Programs
Pre-K Art and Movement Class
Jenine Clevenger- Art Instructor-English/Spanish
The art class is designed to promote exploration of basic skills such as cutting, gluing, and painting while stimulating the children with fun creative projects. Some of our winter art class projects are: puppets, paintings, winter scenes, wood/wire/bead sculptures, robot collage drawings, and fabric faces. The creative movement part of class focuses on movement games, stretches, and structured improvisations designed to introduce the students to basic dance concepts. We will use scarves, ribbons, and beanbags too!
Parents must remain child during the class or may the child may be left pending instructor approval.
This program is for preschool and kindergarten children ages 2½ to 5 years old.
Summit Park District Trailer
Session 1 7 weeks
Wednesdays, Limit: 15
January 10-February 21 Fee: $68.00 Resident
9:30-10:30 a.m. $70.00 Non-resident
Session 2 7 weeks
Tuesdays, Limit: 15
February 28-April 17 Fee: $68.00 Resident
$70.00 Non-resident
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Session 3 5 weeks
Tuesdays, Limit: 15
April 24-May 22 Fee: $48.00 Resident
9:30-10:30 a.m. $50.00 Non-resident
Mixed Media Art for Kids
Jenine Clevenger- Art Instructor/ English/Spanish
This class will encourage the creative exploration of art making and art materials with a variety of different projects! Students will use watercolors, clay, paper mache, india ink, paper, paint and graphite, charcoal, oil pastels and more. Some included projects are acrylic paintings, masks, painted cardboard relief cities, foam prints, charcoal eraser drawings, and torn paper collages. Have a great time working with different materials in this fun class! ALL NEW CLASSES EACH SESSION.
Students should wear old clothes and a smock.
Summit Park District trailer
Session 1 7 weeks
Tuesdays, Limit: 15
January 10-February 21 Fee: $68.00 Resident
4:00-5:15 p.m. $70.00 Non-resident
Session 2 7 weeks
Tuesdays, Limit: 15
February 28-April 17 Fee: $68.00 Resident
$70.00 Non-resident
4:00-5:15 p.m.
Session 3 5 weeks
Tuesdays, Limit: 15
April 24-May 22 Fee: $48.00 Resident
4:00-5:15 p.m.. $50.00 Non-resident
Magic Class
Gary Kantor
MAGIC CLASS! Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the “Magic Team of Gary Kantor”! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child receives a kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are always taught at each session. Each child receives a magic kit to take home. This program is for children 5 to 12 years old.
Please register at the Summit Park District, 5700 S. Archer Road, Summit, IL 60501
Newcastle Park and Recreation Center 1 day
8050 S. Newcastle Limit: 35
Burbank, IL Fee: $20.00
Resident/Non-resident
Tuesday, February 21
6:45 to 7:40 p.m.
Hickory Hills Kruger Recreation Center 1 day
9100 South 88th Ave Limit:35
Hickory Hills, IL Fee: $20.00
Resident/Non-resident
Wednesday, May 9
5:00 to 5:55 p.m.
TEEN TRIPS
Laser Tag at LAZER X
in Addison, IL
Entering a high-tech arena, players equipped with state-of-the-art computerized vests and laser emitting phasers, attempt to tag other similarly equipped players while interacting with the animatronics arena components. At the end of the game, each player receives a score sheet showing them their score, the players they tagged, and the players that tagged them.
LAZER X is one of the largest laser tag facilities in the Midwest, with over 6500 square feet of playable area on two levels. The arena is dramatically lit with ultraviolet and florescent lights, strobe lights, and other theatrical lighting affects that, when combined with swirling fog, provide a totally immersive, futuristic environment. Heart pounding music plays throughout the arena to provide added excitement.
Van leaves from Summit Park
Friday, January 20 1 day
6:00 -10:45 p.m. Limit: 12
9th – 12th Grade Fee: $25.00
Resident/Nonresident
Please Note: Summit Park District’s waiver policy must be signed by all participants. Participants under 18 years old must have the form signed by their parent or legal guardian.
The fee includes round trip transportation, pizza from Aurelio’s, Coca-Cola Soft Drink
and ticket.
CHICAGO WOLVES VS. ROCKFORD ICEHOGS
ALLSTATE ARENA
ROSEMONT, IL
Join us for an awesome night out; we’ll be entertained with pre game
festivities of T-shirt tossing, kiss cams, fireworks and good music. The Allstate Arena offers fantastic view of the game anywhere in the arena, grab a seat and enjoy The Chicago Wolves as they take on the Rockford Icehogs. The teams will put on a great game and show using their skills, precision skating, strategy, athleticism to maneuver a frozen rubber ice puck into the opponents net whiled charged by huge defensemen. You’ll also enjoy great atmosphere filled with fun, action and excitement on the ice.
Van leaves from Summit Park
Friday, February 24 1 day
6:30 -10:30 p.m. Limit: 12
6th – 12th Grade Fee: $22.00 Resident/Nonresident
Please Note: Summit Park District’s waiver policy must be signed by all participants. Participants under 18 years old must have the form signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Fee: Includes round trip transportation and ticket.
Bring It On
The Tony Award winning musical comedy
Cadillac Palace Theatre
Please join us for this new energy packed musical comedy at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. The story centers on two high school cheerleading squads competing to claim the title at the National Cheerleading Championships. The high stakes of competitive cheerleading takes on a new twist with cutthroat rivalries, high school politics and romance. How can the cheerleaders stay loyal to the team? Is winning everything even if it means losing something or someone you really care about?
Van leaves from Summit Park
Friday, March 23 1 day
7:30 -10:30 p.m. Limit: 12
6th – 12th Grade Fee: $39.00
Resident/Nonresident
Please Note: Summit Park District’s waiver policy must be signed by all participants. Participants under 18 years old must have the form signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Fee: Includes round trip transportation and ticket.
Vertical Endeavors
Warrenville. IL
(Indoor Rock Climbing Wall)
“Vertical Endeavors”, Chicago land’s premier indoor rock climbing facility, offers the best indoor climbing experience in the nation. The facility has 18,000 square feet of Nicros’ climbing walls molded from real rock in the world. The first two hours the class covers knot tying, belaying and climbing techniques. The last hour will be spent climbing and practicing skills the newly-acquired skills.
Friday, April 20 1 day
6:00 -10:45 p.m. Limit: 12
9th – 12th Grade Fee: $40.00
Resident/Nonresident
Please Note: The Summit Park District’s waiver policy must be signed by all participants. Participants under 18 years old must have the form signed by their parent or legal guardian. Also required will be a signed Vertical Endeavors waiver policy and rules Agreement. Participants under 18 years old must have the form signed by their parent or legal guardian. This waiver will be available at the park district office.
Fee: Includes round trip transportation and ticket.
