2015 Spring Program Guide

SPRINGPROGRAM GUIDE2015

BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIPPARK DISTRICT

MISSION STATEMENT . . .

Program Contents2 PARKS & FACILITIES3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S LETTER4 EarlyLearningStation5 PreschoolPrograms10 ExplorationStationPrograms13 SpecialNeedsPrograms14 Before&AfterSchoolPrograms15 Youth&TeenPrograms18 SparklePrograms20 YouthAthleticPrograms22 NaturePrograms25 SpecialEvents30 AdultPrograms32 AdultAthletics/Health&Fitness35 Trips37 50+Programs39 50+Fit-Health&Fitness41 REgISTRATION42 ON-LINE REgISTRATION VOLUNTEER SIgN-UP43 EXPLORATION STATION44 DOg DAY AFTERNOON PARTY wITh SANTA &

Facilities & Parks • PERRY FARM hOUSE — Administrative Office 459 N. Kennedy Drive • Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Phone:815-933-9905Ext.1•Fax:815-933-5468 Hours:Monday-Friday•8:30AM-5:00PM• RECREATION STATION — 770 E. Franklin • Bradley, IL 60915 Phone:815-933-9905Ext.2•Fax:815-933-5468 Hours:Monday-Friday•8:30AM-5:00PM• EXPLORATION STATION®. . . a children’s museum — 1095 w. Perry St. • Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Phone:815-933-9905Ext.3•Fax:815-933-5468 Hours:Tuesday-Saturday•10:00AM-5:00PM OfficeHours:Tuesday-Friday•9:00AM-5:00PM Sunday•1:00-5:00PM CLOSED on Mondays, September - May• wILLOwhAVEN NATURE CENTER — 1451 N 4000 E Road • Kankakee, IL 60901 Phone:815-933-9905Ext.4•Fax:815-933-5468 Visit btpd.org for hours and activities• RIVER VALLEY SPECIAL RECREATION — 1335 E. Broadway • Bradley, IL 60915 Phone:815-933-7336•www.rivervalleysra.com

• PERRY FARM PARK — 459 N. Kennedy Drive • Bourbonnais, IL 60914• whISPERINg wILLOwS PARK — 1451 N 4000 E Road • Kankakee, IL 60901• DIAMOND POINT PARK — 6279 N 1000 w Road • Bourbonnais, IL 60914

ALL PARKS OPENDAWN to DUSK

NO ONLINE REGISTRATION

Enriching the quality of life through recreation, education & preservation.

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Other Park Board Officials include:• Paula Jacobi, Attorney • Dan Borschnack, Treasurer • hollice Clark III, Secretary/Executive Director

BourbonnaisTownshipParkDistrict,amunicipalgoverningagency,providesparks,recreationalfacilities&programsforitsresidents.TheBoardofCommissionersismadeupoffiveelectedofficials,eachserving6-yearterms.BoardMeetingsareheldthe4thMondayofeachmonthat5:30PMatTheExplorationStation®...achildren’smuseum,1095W.PerrySt,Bourbonnais,IL.

Board of Commissioners

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Executive Director’s LetterDear Bourbonnais Township Park District Residents: Aswesaygoodbyetosummer,wegetreadytosayhellotothemParkostexcitingtimeofthe

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Welcometospring!I’malwaysexcitedforspringtomakeitsappearanceafterenduringthelong,dark,andoftendrearydaysofwinter.Eachdaybringsalittlemoresunshine.Ourparksshedtheirwintercoatsasplantsstartpoppingoutofthehardbrowngroundandthegrassslowlystartsturninggreen. Ourspringbrochurehasmanynewandexcitingprogramsandspecialeventsforthefamily.DatesyouwillwanttomarkyourcalendarforincludeTheEasterEggExtravaganzaandBreakfastwithBunnyonMarch28th;theeverpopularDogDayAfternoononMay17th;andthePerry-DurhamFarmsteadOpenHouseonMay9th.Earlysummerbringstwonewerbutoutstandingeventsforfamilies–ArtintheParkonJune6thandFamilyFunNightonJune13th.Whatagreatkickofftosummerthatwillbe!Pleasecheckoutourspecialneedspage.Theparkdistrictisexcitedthatweareabletooffertheseprogramsandspecialeventsgearedtothesefamilies.ThespecialneedsEasterEggHuntwillbeinitsthirdyearandhasproventobeverywellattended! Mayfindsuscelebratingourvolunteersoftheparkdistrict.Theyreallyaretheunsungheroesofourcommunity!Welookforwardtoourannualvolunteerrecognitioneventeveryyear.Thisisthetimewealsodesignateourvolunteeroftheyear!Wecouldnotdoallthespecialeventswithoutthe200+volunteersthatwillinglygiveusthegiftoftheirtime.Theytrulyaretheheartbeatofourparkdistrict. Thisyearwearecelebratingthe25thbirthdayoftheExplorationStation!Throughouttheyearwewillbecelebratingthismilestonewithdifferentspecialevents.ButonJuly28thwewillhaveabigdayplannedforthecommunitytohelpcelebratetheactualbirthday.Staytunedfordetailsofthisexcitingevent. Takesometimetobrowseourspringbrochureandtakeadvantageofthemanyprogramsandspecialeventsthatwehavetooffer.Orbetteryetcomeandtakeawalkonourtrailsorvisitourplaygroundswiththeyoungpeopleinyourlife.Ifyouhavequestionsconcerningprograms,oranygeneralparkdistrictquestions,pleasedonothesitatetocontactmeatHollice@btpd.orgorcallmeat815-939-9905.

hollice Clark III, Executive Director

Bourbonnais Township Park District Staff:• Lisa Milton, Recreation Supervisor• Jen Coronelli, Recreation Supervisor• Sarah winkel, Exploration Station General Manager• Brittaney Beck, Exploration Station Asst. General Manager (Not pictured)• Brent LeBrann, Parks and Grounds Manager• Mike Crews, Diamond Point Complex Manager• • Frank Cianci, IT• Hollice Clark III, Executive Director• Brandi Kaner, Recreation Supervisor• Nicole Jenkins, Recreation Supervisor• Sharon Richardson, Marketing Director• Jackie Prim, Recreation Supervisor• Paula Rogers, Superintendent of Finance & Personnel (Not pictured)• Amy DuMontelle – Freedom of Information Officer (Not pictured)

hollice Clark IIIExecutive Director

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3-4 year old programThe3-4thematicbasedprogramisdesignedforoneofachild’sfirstexperiencesina“school”setting.Ourprogramwillstresssocialization,cooperativeplay,finemotorskills,sharingandfollowingdirections,andthebeginningsofletterandnamerecognition.Children must be 3 by September 1, 2015.

4-5 year old programThe4-5phonicsbasedcurriculumwillhelpdeveloptheacademicandsocialskillsneededforenteringkindergarteninareaschooldistricts.Ourprogramwillstressthedevelopmentofindependenceandacademicskillsthroughlearningcenters,structuredactivities,socialization,cooperativeplay,dramaticplayandsharing.Children must be 4 by September 1, 2015.

BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT

EarlyLearningStation

Early Learning Station Preschool Programs2015 - 2016 SESSIONSThe Early Learning Station program promotes an environment that fosters critical thinking, problem solving skills, and social development taught through alphabet and thematic units. The experiences are both educational and recreational, which aid in social, physical, intellectual and emotional growth. Qualified experienced teachers instruct the programs. Illinois Early Learning Standards are applied to curriculum lessons. Sign up early, classes are limited to allow for a low student-teacher ratio. Children must be toilet independent prior to the first day of class. Sessions are divided according to age.

A specially designed hands - on curriculum includes: • Phonics & Reading • Art & Craft Projects • Math & Science Projects • Educational Field Trips • Computer Centers • Music & Movement

Each preschool staff member has been carefully selected based on their: qualifications, experience and personality. we are very proud of our wonderful staff!

Unique features include: • Low student to teacher ratio • Full gymnasium and spacious playground • Acres of parkland at the Perry Farm Park and the Nature Center at willowhaven • The Exploration Station® . . . a Children’s Museum

Guidelines and Registration •ABTPDregistrationformand$35non-refundable administrationfeeisrequired. •Acopyofabirthcertificateandacurrent immunizationformwillberequiredforstudents beforethefirstdayofattendance. •MonthlyProgram-NoContracts. •Additionalprogramsmayextendyourchild’sday. •Snowdateswillnotbemadeup. •Refundswillnotbegivenunderanycircumstances.

NO ONLINE REgISTRATION IS AVAILABLE

Please register at the:Recreation Station770 E. Franklin, Bradley, IL

Preschool Session OptionsMonthly sessions run September through May.

Ages: 3-4 years (by September 1, 2015)4-5 years (by September 1, 2015)

Days: 2 day (T/Th), 3 day (M/w/F) or 5 day (M - F)

8:45 - 11:00 am Session2 day Resident $92 - Non-Resident $109 a session3 day Resident $128 - Non-Resident $154 a session5 day Resident $198 - Non-Resident $238 a session

12:45 - 3:00 pm Session2 day Resident $82 - Non-Resident $99 a session3 day Resident $119 - Non-Resident $144 a session5 day Resident $188 - Non-Resident $228 a session

Call 815.933.9905 ext. #2To set up a tour and meet our staff!

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19

6:00-7:30POPEN HOUSE

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On My OwnMsTammywillguideyourchildthroughfunactivitiesthatwillhelpdeveloptheirindependence.Differentthemeswillbeintroducedthroughtheseason.Socializing,learningtoshare,playinggamesandlisteningtostorieswillbeincludedintheprograms.Child must be 2 by January 15, 2015.

Location: Perry Farm houseMin/Max: 7/10Age: 2 years by 1/15/15

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411970-A 4/7-4/21 Tu 11:00a-12:30p $36/$32

Creative CookiesCallingallkids!Makeanddecorateyummycookiestoeatandsharewithfamily.MsSandyhasplentyofdeliciousrecipestofillbothsessionswithyummytreats!!CommonFoodallergensmaybeused.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 6/12Age: 4 - 6 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee

411969-A 4/10 F 12:45–2:45p $15/$12

411969-B 5/8 F 12:45–2:45p $15/$12

All By MyselfThisclassisdesignedtoeaseseparationfearsandencourageindependence.Childrenwillhavefuninasemistructuredenvironment.Thisprogramwillallowchildrentodevelopself-esteemandenhancesocialskillsthroughsongs,games,artandstorytime.Signupforone,twoorthreeclassesperweek.Childneedstobe2yearsoldbySeptember15,2014forallsessions.(No classes March 30 - April 3)

Prerequisite:Childmusthavebeenenrolledinthefall2014sessionsofAllByMyselforwithapprovalofinstructor.Notavailableforonlineregistration.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411913-A 3/23-4/27 M 9:00-10:45a $48/$43

411913-B 3/25-4/29 W 9:00–10:45a $48/$43

411913-C 3/27-5/1 F 9:00–10:45a $48/$43

Three’s BetweenThispreschoolprogramisforchildrenturningthreethatarenotquitereadyforpreschool.Eithertheymissedthecutoffdates,notpottytrainedetc.Themestaughtwillhelpteachsomeskillsaswellassocializationskills.Songs,games,stories,andhandsonactivitiesareusedtomakeforanenjoyableexperience.Childmustbeabletocommunicateneedstoinstructor.Signupforoneortwoclassesperweek. (No classes March 30 - April 3)

Prerequisite: Childmusthavebeenenrolledinthefall2014sessionofThree’sBetweenorwithapprovalofinstructor.Notavailableforonlineregistration.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411912-A 3/24-4/28 Tu 9:00-10:45a $48/$43

411912-B 3/26-4/30 Th 9:00–10:45a $48/$43

Preschool ProgramsTHURSDAY, MARCH 19

6:00-7:30POPEN HOUSE

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Busy Builders Buildallkindsofcrazystructureswithplaydough,blocks,popsiclesticksandmore!Buildingenhancescreativity,scienceandmathskillsandsocialization.Storiesandgameswillbeincludedtofosteradditionallearning.

Location: Recreation Station Min/Max: 6/12Age: 3 - 5 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411968-A 4/20-4/24 M,W,F 12:45–2:45p $36/$32

Are You My Mother? Comeandenjoythisfunadventureasababybirdsearchesforhismother.Willhefindher?Letthespecialpersoninyourlifeknowhowmuchyoucareaswemakecraftsandsingsongsaboutmoms,grandmasandthewonderfulpeoplewholoveus.



CAMP FIREFLYSPRING BREAK WEEK!! Lookingforsomefunduringspringbreak?Letusenlightenyourtimewitharts,games,andstories.Hopefullywe’llenjoysomeoutsidetimetoo.



411609-A 3/30-4/1 M,T,W 9:00–11:00a $36/$32

Springtime on the FarmWonderfulthingsarehappeningatPerryFarmParkinthespring!Thechildrenwilllearnaboutthisseasonwithactivities,includingoutsideadventures.Wewillreinforcelearningusingsongs,gamesandartactivities.JoinMsTammyforlotsoffun!!

Location: Perry Farm houseMin/Max: 6/10Age: 2 - 3 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411603-A 5/4-5/8 M,W,F 9:00–10:30a $32/$28

Hippity Hoppity Time Childrenwillmakefunand“springy”craftprojectstowelcometheseason!UsethecraftstodecorateyourhomeforEasterorgivethemtolovedones.Asnackwillbeservedduringthisfunafternoon.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 6/12Age: 3 1/2 - 6 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411219-A 3/25 W 12:45–2:45p $10/$8

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Garden with Ms Connie JoinMsConnieandbeintroducedtogardening.Wewillplantminigardens,makeabirdfeeder,andlearnaboutthevarioususesofgardentools.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 6/12Age: 3 1/2 - 5 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411917-A 5/18-5/21 M-Th 9:00-11:00a $39/$34

Play Clay Fun Havefunmakingyourownplaydough.Wewillshapeandcreatetypesofdoughusingdifferentrecipes.Comeandseewhatwedo!!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411202-A 4/7-4/9 Tu,Th 12:45-2:00p $34/$30

Preschool 101 Everyonecanuseextralearningtime.Comejoinusandworkonskillsthatpreschoolersneedforkindergarten.Finemotor,largemotor,cognitiveskillsandmorewillbeusedinthisprogramthatincorporateslearningwithplay.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411074-A 3/10-3/19 Tu,Th 12:45–3:00p $39/$34

Little Red Hen ComejoinMsConnieandtheLittleRedHeninherchickencoopwithherfarmfriends.Whilemakingourownbread,wewilllearntheimportanceofworkingtogetherandlifeonthefarmfromachicken’spointofview.Theremayevenbearealredhenvisitingus!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411954-A 5/5-5/14 Tu,Th 12:45–2:45p $39/$34

Cowboy Days Don’tmissthesefundays!Wewillmakecowboyvestsandchaps,playcowboygames,cookoveran“openfire”andseewhatitmightbeliketosleepunderthestars.We’llevenrideabuckingbroncoandropeabull.Suretobearootin’tootin’time!Yeeha!!



Clover Hunt Comeandenjoyafun-filleddayandcelebrateStPatrick’sDay!Searchforcloverswithspecialtreats.Creategreentreatsandtreasures.Makememoriesandifyou’relucky,maybeyou’llseealeprechaun.NoRegistrationswillbetakenatthedoor.

Location: The Children’s Safety CenterMin/Max: 5/12Age: 3 - 5 yearsRegistration Deadline: Friday, March 13

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee417503-A 3/14 Sa 10:00-11:30a $10/$8

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PreSchool Summer Camps For those ages 2-3 years. Check out our New camp at the Exploration Station “Explore and

Learn” starting in June. Look for more information in our summer brochure.

Camp & LearnFOR AgES 3-6 YEARSJust in time for summer fun! Enjoy a day at the Recreation Station playing games, singing songs and learning about new things. Learn and have fun this summer!! Mini lessons and art projects are done daily. This class can include field trips and many outdoor activities. Please bring a sack lunch. Children must be toilet independent prior to the first day of class.

Pick up a parent packet at the time of registration. Registrations must be in by 2:00p on the previous day in order to participate in the programs or with approval from a supervisor.

Age(s): 3-6yearsDate(s): Daily–MondaythruFriday,StartingJune3Time(s):AMsession8:30a-12:30p PMsession12:00-4:00pFee: Residents$13/Non-Residents$16perchildeachday foronesession

Residentssignupforbothsessionsandpay$24forthedayNon-Residentssignupforbothsessionsandpay$30fortheday.

Resident20sessionpunchcard$240,save$20Non-Resident20sessionpunchcard$300,save$20

EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP SERVICESEarly Drop Offisavailablefrom6:30-8:30a Feeis$4adayperchildLate Pick Upisavailablefrom4:00-6:00p Feeis$4adayperchild

April Showers PartyComecelebratethebeginningofspring!Decorateumbrellasandlearnaboutweathersafety.Treats,songsandgameswillmakethisafuntobehadbyall.

Location: The Children’s Safety CenterMin/Max: 6/12Age: 2 - 5 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee411509-A 4/9 Th 6:00-7:30p $10/$8

Spring into MayJoinourMayDaycelebration;childrencelebrateallthejoysofspring.Participantsmakecolorfulcrafts,playspecialgamesandenjoybrightcoloredtreats.



Wearin’ of the GreenWearsomethinggreentothispartytorememberthespiritofSt.Patrick.Childrenwillhavefunlearningaboutleprechauns,fourleafcloversandsafety.



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Early Morning Round UpThisprograminvolveslowkeyactivitieslikereadingstoriesorjustrelaxingwithafavoritetoy.Breakfastcanbeprovidedorsentfromhome.Transportationmaybepossibleforthoseheadingofftoalocalschool.$15registrationfeerequired.RegistrationfeecanincludePlayandLearn,and/orAfternoonAdventure.PleaseregisteratRecreationStation,770E.Franklin,Bradley.Noonlineregistrationisavailable.

Location: Recreation StationAge: 3 - 5 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME *Program Fee/ *Resident Fee516008-A 8/18-5/29 M-F 6:30-8:30a $6/$4

*Feeisperchildperday.

Play and Learn gET READY FOR ALL DAY KINDERgARTENThisclassisdesignedformorningorafternoonpreschoolerswhowouldbenefitfromadditionalactivities.Circletime,projects,largemotorfunandmore!Pleasebringasacklunch.Childrenmustbetoiletindependentpriortoattendingclass.$15registrationfeerequired.RegistrationfeecanincludeEarlyMorningRoundUp,and/orAfternoonAdventure.PleaseregisteratRecreationStation,770E.Franklin,Bradley.Noonlineregistrationisavailable.


ID # DATE DAY TIME *Program Fee/ *Resident Fee516108-A 8/18–5/29 M-F 8:30a–12:30p $16/$13

516208-A 8/18–5/29 M-F 11:00a–3:00p $16/$13

*Feeisperchildperday.Signupforbothsessions for$30/$24perchildperday

PUNCh CARD DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLE

Afternoon AdventureThisprogramisforchildrenwhowouldlikeextraactivitiesandadventureintheday.Monthlythemeswillincludemusic,art,games,andmore.Childrenmustbetoiletindependentpriortoattendingclass.$15registrationfeerequired.RegistrationfeecanincludeEarlyMorningRoundupand/orPlayandLearn.PleaseregisteratRecreationStation,770E.Franklin,Bradley.Noonlineregistrationisavailable.


ID # DATE DAY TIME *Program Fee/ *Resident Fee516908-A 8/18-5/29 M-F 3:00-6:00p $10/$8

*Feeisperchildperday.Signupforbothsessions for$30/$24perchildperday

PUNCh CARD DISCOUNT IS AVAILABLECALL 815.933.9905 EXT. 2 FOR DETAILS

SPRING 2015EXPLORATION STATION

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A place for hands on discovery, creative play and exploration !

ITSO (In the Style of)Featuring Michael Costanza of FEED!JoinMichaelCostanzafromFeedArts&CulturalCenterforanexplorationofthechildren’sbookillustratorEricCarle.ChildrenwilllearnaboutCarleandhisillustrativecollagetechniqueandthencreateaworkofartinspiredbyhisillustrations.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 2/10Age: 7 - 12 yearsRegistration Deadline: Saturday, March 21

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee422233-A 3/28 Sa 11:00a-12:00p incl.withgeneraladmission

Toddler TuesdayComejoinusbeforethemuseumopens.ExploretheLittleSquire’sareaandengageinsocialinteractionswithothertoddlersandcaregivers.ThisistheperfectopportunityforentertaininglittleoneswhiletheolderchildrenareenrolledintheEarlyLearningStationPreschoolprogramorgradeschool.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 3/15Age: 6 months - 4 years /children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum Member412002-A-L 3/3-5/19 Tu 9:00-10:00a $3.50/$2.50/FREE

Reading with the DogsDoesyourchildstrugglewithreading,notreallycareforit,ormaybeyourchildlovestoread…whateverthecase,thisprogramwillbegreatforyourchild.Childrenwillhavetheexperienceofreadingtoatrained,certified,andinsuredtherapydogandhandler,providedbytheSchatziFoundation.Pre-registrationisrequiredandparentsneedtobepresentduringtheprogram,butwillbeinaseatingareawhilethechildrenarereading.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 30 MaxAge: Reading Age up to 13 years /children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee422955-A 3/24 Tu 6:00-7:00p FREE

422955-B 4/28 Tu 6:00-7:00p FREE

422955-C 5/26 Tu 6:00-7:00p FREE

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Saturday Night PartySaturdaynightpartiesareforchildrenlookingforsomefunandexcitementandforparentslookingforanightoff.Eachpartyhasadifferentthemebutwillincludegames,crafts,snacks,freeplay,andmore.Childrenmustberegisteredandsignedinandoutbyaparentorguardian.Childrenmustbetoiletindependenttoparticipateintheprogram.Thisprogramtendstofillupquickly.Registerearlyandsave!Themes:Shamrocks,Mammals,ThingsthatGo,EarthDay,andPioneer.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 5/20Age: 3-12 years /children must be toilet independent

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum Member

422510-A (Pre-reg.) N/A 6:00-10:00p $15/$12/$3discount

422510-A (Dayof) 3/14 6:00-10:00p $17/$14/Nodiscount

422510-B (Pre-reg.) N/A 6:00-10:00p $15/$12/$3discount

422510-B (Dayof) 3/28 6:00-10:00p $17/$14/Nodiscount

422510-C (Pre-reg.) N/A 6:00-10:00p $15/$12/$3discount

422510-C (Dayof) 4/11 6:00-10:00p $17/$14/Nodiscount

422510-D(Pre-reg.) N/A 6:00-10:00p $15/$12/$3discount

422510-D (Dayof) 4/25 6:00-10:00p $17/$14/Nodiscount

422510-E (Pre-reg.) N/A 6:00-10:00p $15/$12/$3discount

422510-E (Dayof) 5/09 6:00-10:00p $17/$14/Nodiscount

SPECIAL FAMILIES with SPECIAL NEEDSJoinusonthefirstThursdayofeverymonth!FamilieswithchildrenofspecialneedsareinvitedtoExplorationStationforaneveningofexplorationandhandsoninteraction.Thisisalsoagreatopportunitytointeractandnetworkwithotherfamilies.Sensoryactivitieswillbeprovidedforyourchild’sexplorativeenjoyment.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum Min/Max: 200 MaxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum MemberN/A 3/5 Th 5:30-7:00p $3.50/$2.50/FREE

N/A 4/2 Th 5:30-7:00p $3.50/$2.50/FREE

N/A 5/7 Th 5:30-7:00p $3.50/$2.50/FREE

Beautiful ButterfliesDoyoulovebutterfliesandwanttolearnabouttheirlifecycle?Thensignupforthisfunfilledprogram.Participantswillplaybutterflygames,makeabutterflycraftandretellabutterflystoryonafeltboard.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 4/10Age: 3 - 6 years/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum Member412208-A 5/29 F 10:00-10:45a $12/$10/$1discount

Paint-a-Palooza! Jointhemuseumstaffinapaintingfestival!Brushuponmixingcolorsandlearnaboutdifferenttypesofpaintandhowartistsusethem!Experimentwithdifferenttypesofwackypaints,brushes,stamps,androllers.Participantswillmakefunprojectstotakehomeandhangonthefridge!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum Member402201-A4/30Th2:00–2:45p$8/$6/$2discount

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All about Eggs!Eggs,Eggs,theyareeverywhere!ComeandgetintheEasterspiritwhilewecoloreggs,enjoyan“egg-tastic”snack,createaneggmasterpiece,andgoonanegghunt!



Earth WeekWhileyouarevisitingExplorationStation,helpuscelebrateEarthWeek.DuringtheweekofApril21stwewillhaveactivitiesthroughoutthemuseum.HereisyourchancetobecomeaglobeguardianandanambassadorfortheEarth.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum All Ages /children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program FeeN/A 4/21–4/25 Tu-Sa 10:00a-5:00p incl.withgeneraladmission

Pot O’ Gold HuntCelebrateSt.Patrick’sDayatExplorationStation®…achildren’smuseum.ActivitieswillincludeaPotO’Goldhunt,craftandacookiesnackwillbeprovidedforallparticipants.Makesuretowearsomethinggreen!

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 4/10Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum Member412501-A 3/17 Tu 9:00-9:45a $10/$8/$2discount

Flower PowerFlowers,Flowers,everywhere!Stopandsmelltheroseswiththisgreatnewprogramallaboutflowers.We’llpaintaflowerpot,plantaflower,eataflowerysnackandmakeaflowercraft.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 4/10Age: 3 - 6 years /children must be accompanied by an adult


Residents of Bourbonnais Towship Park District are those who live in the Village of Bradley andBourbonnais and all of rural Bourbonnais.

Nano DaysNanoDaysisanationwidefestivalofeducationalprogramsaboutnanoscalescience,engineering,anditspotentialimpactonthefuture.Participantswillexploresize,tools,materials,productsandforcesusingnanosand,nanofabric,staticelectricity,3-DImages,andmore.Comeandparticipateinthebiggesteventforthesmallestscience.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumAge: 3 - 12 years/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program FeeN/A 3/30–4/3 M-F 2:00p incl.withgeneraladmission

Puppet PlayKidslovetoplayandlearnwithpuppets.Inthisgreatnewprogramwewillcreatepuppetsusingavarietyofmaterialsandyourchild’simagination.Sitbackandenjoythepuppetshowyourlittleoneswillgiveoncetheirpuppetsarecompleted.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum Member412008-A 4/17 F 9:00–9:45a $9/$7/$2discount

Summer Reading Kick OffKickoffyoursummerreadingprogram,aswepartnerwiththeShatziFoundation(therapydogs),Barnes&Nobleandthefollowinglibraries:Bradley,Bourbonnais,Momence,Limestone,Peotone,GrantPark,Kankakee,andManteno.Wewillbereadingageappropriatebooksindifferentareasofthemuseumanddoingactivitiestoenhanceeachstory.Comeenjoythisfamilyreadingexperience.Preregistrationisrequired.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 5/50Age: 2 - 12 years/children must be accompanied by an adultRegistration Deadline: wednesday, May 13

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee402502-A 5/21 Th 6:00–7:00p $1/Child

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STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Call 815-933-9905 ext. 1 or Fax 815-933-5468BTPD Administrative Office • Monday - Friday • 8:30a - 5:00p

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Family Bug Hunt Learnaboutbugsandtheoutdoorswithinasafeandfriendlyenvironment.Familiescangoonanindoorhuntforplasticbugswithspecialbugcapturingequipment,makeabugcrafttotakehomeandhaveasmallsnack.Eachparticipantregisteredcanbringupto5familymembers.

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 3/10 families All Ages/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee401005-A 5/31 Su 2:00-3:00p $5/$4

Easter Egg DecoratingFamilieswithchildrenofspecialneedsareinvitedtotheRecreationStationforaneveningofdecoratingEasterEggs.YouandyourchildwillgettoexperimentwithdifferentsensorytechniqueswhilecompletingyourveryownEastereggcreations.Thisisagreathands-onexperiencethatyoucanhavewithyourchild.Programfeesareperparticipant.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 30 MaxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adultRegistration Deadline: Tuesday, March 24


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Special Families with Special NeedsJoinusonthefirstThursdayofeverymonth!FamilieswithchildrenofspecialneedsareinvitedtoExplorationStationforaneveningofexplorationandhandsoninteraction.Thisisalsoagreatopportunitytointeractandnetworkwithotherfamilies.Sensoryactivitieswillbeprovidedforyourchild’sexplorativeenjoyment.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museum Min/Max: 200 MaxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee/ Museum MemberN/A 3/5 Th 5:30-7:00p $3.50/$2.50/FREE

N/A 4/2 Th 5:30-7:00p $3.50/$2.50/FREE

N/A 5/7 Th 5:30-7:00p $3.50/$2.50/FREE

Live Animal PresentationJoinusforananimalexperienceattheWillowhavenNatureCenter.InstructorAnneFraherwillhostahands-onpresentationofliveanimalsincludingaturtle,rabbit,salamanderandsnake.Personalmeetandgreetswillfollowthepresentation.Weareaskingfora$1.00suggesteddonationfortheprogramtohelpcareforouranimalfriends.

Location: willowhaven Nature Center Min/Max: 60 MaxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee401004-A 4/2 Th 10:00-10:45a $1suggesteddonation

401004-B 4/22 W 5:00-5:45p $1suggesteddonation

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SPRING 2015YOUTH & TEEN

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Before SchoolHavetobetoworkbeforeyoucangetyourchildofftoschool?Don’tworry;wehavejustwhatyouneedattherightprice.Childrencanbedroppedoffasearlyas6:30a.m.Monday-FridayattheRecreationStation,NoelLeVasseur,orSt.GeorgeSchool.Lowkeyactivitieswillbeprovided.Pleasefeelfreetosendyourchildwithbreakfastorwewillprovidebreakfastfor$1.00.Don’tworry;wewillmakesuretogetyourchildrentoschoolontime!

Time: 6:30 - 8:15a Location: Recreation Station - Bradley Noel LeVasseur - Bourbonnais St. george School - St. george Fee: $4 per child per morning *30 Day discount Buy 30 days in advance for $110 and save $10. (Sorry, no refunds for unused days)

ID # SCHOOL526108-A BRADLEY

526208-A BOURBONNAIS

526308-A ST. GEORGE

After SchoolTheafterschoolprogramgivesyourchildaneventfulafternoontowinddownafterafulldayatschool.Thisprogramisfullofactivities,games,snacks,andevensometimeandassistanceforhomework.BradleystudentswillgototheRecreationStation,BourbonnaisstudentswillbebusedbyBourbonnaisSchoolDistricttoNoelLeVasseur,andSt.Georgestudentswillstayatschool.

Time: After School - 6:00p Location: Recreation Station - Bradley Noel LeVasseur - Bourbonnais St. george School - St. george Fee: $8 per child per afternoon (except on early dismissal days. See BTPD staff for more information) *30 Day discount - Buy 30 days in advance for $210 and save $30. (Sorry, no refunds for unused days)

ID # SCHOOL526708-A BRADLEY

526808-A BOURBONNAIS

526908-A ST. GEORGE

Youth & Teen Programs

Bourbonnais TownshipP A R K D I S T R I C T

If you are in need of services before or after school, we have the solution for you. Our Before and After School program is a daily program and is also available on early dismissal days. All participants must be pre-registered, at least 3 business days before the first attending day and attend a school in Bradley, Bourbonnais, or St. George School Districts. Please be sure to view a parent manual online at www.btpd.org.

Age: Kindergarten - 5th gradesDate: Before or After School (Excluding holidays)Min/Max: Limited Enrollment! Call for availabilityFee: $15 Non - Refundable Registration fee per person

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School Break DaysArethekidsoutofschoolbutyoucan’ttakethetimeoffofwork?Thiswillkeepyourchildrenentertainedsoyoudon’thavetotaketimeoutofyourbusyschedule.Thisprogramisdesignedtoprovideanactivityfilleddaywhilekidsareoutofschool.Childrenwillenjoymanyactivitiesincludinggames,crafts,freeplay,fieldtrips,andmoviesinasafeandfriendlyenvironment.Childrenmustbesignedinandoutbyaparentorguardian.Lunch is not provided. Please send your child with a sack lunch. Duetostaffavailabilityyoumustberegisteredthedaybeforeinordertoattendtheprogram.Childrencannotbedroppedoffthemorningof,therearenoexceptions.BeforeandAfteroptionsareavailableforSchoolBreakDay.Beforestartsat6:30afor$4perparticipant.Afterstartsat4:00pfor$4perparticipant.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 5/20Age: 5 - 11 years (grades K-5th)Registration Deadline: The day before each session

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421005-A 3/2 M 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-B 3/30 M 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-C 3/31 Tu 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-D 4/1 W 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-E 4/2 Th 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-F 4/3 F 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-G 4/6 M 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

421005-H 5/29 F 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

121005-A 6/1 M 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

121005-B 6/2 Tu 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

121005-C 6/3 W 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

121005-D 6/4 Th 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

121005-E 6/5 F 8:30a-4:00p $30/$25

*Eachadditionalchildwillbe$20

Eggceptional EggsTurnhardboiledeggsintoworksofart.Useavarietyofmethodstoturntheeggsfromjustwhitetofabulous!Learnandtrydifferentcoloringtechniques.Participantswilltakehomeabasketwiththeirdecoratedeggs,gettoparticipateinaminiegghuntandenjoyasweettreat!Commonfoodallergensmaybeused.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421242-A 3/30 M 1:00-3:00p $16/$13

Lego Mania Let’sgettogethertoseewhatwecanbuild;youwillhaveadifferentLegocreationtomasterandfreebuildtime.Withthisprogramyourchildwillbeabletogaintheknowledgeofsimplemachines,architecture,engineering,programming,andteamworkinafunandexcitingenvironment!Asnackwillbeprovided.YourchildwillalsogettotakehomeaspecialLegocharacter.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421529-A 3/31 Tu 1:00-3:00p $16/$13

Magic 101 Everyonewantstobeabletoperformalittlemagicintheirlives!Buttheydon’tknowwheretostartorthinkit’stoodifficult.That’swherethisexcitingprogramcomesin!InstructedbyMr.Magic,TomPatton(mrmagic-tompatton.com).Joinustolearnbeginnermagictricks.Withjustalittlepracticeyouwillbereadytoputonyourownshowforyourparentsonthelastdayofclass.Eachparticipantwillgetaboxofmagictrickstokeep.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 6/12Age: 8 – 12 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421741-A 3/30-4/2 M-Th 9:00–11:00a $115/$100

NERF Challenge Have you ever wanted to have the opportunityto practice on your basic Nerf skills?Wellthisprogramisforyou.Youwillworkontargetpractice,accuracy,completesimpletasks,teamworkandmoreinthisskilledprogram.Makesuretobringyoursafetygoggles.NomodifiedNerfequipmentisallowed!

Location: Recreation Station Min/Max: 6/15Age: 7 - 11 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421810-A 3/30-4/1 M-W 10:00-11:00a $23/$20

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SPRING 2015YOUTH & TEEN

Explode Your Knowledge of Science Haveyoueverwantedtotestmarshmallowsinthemicrowaveormakeyourownpopexplosion?Wellthisprogramisforyou.Inthisprogramyourchildwillbehandsonwithsomeofthemostinterestingscienceexperiments.Makesureyoucomeintosignupforthisexplosiveclass!Asnackandsafetygoggleswillbeprovided.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee431913-A 4/2 Th 9:00-11:00a $16/$13

NERF Challenge – Teen Edition Have you ever wanted to have the ability to practice on your Nerf basic skills?Wellthisprogramisforyou.Youwillworkontargetpractice,accuracy,completesimpletasks,teamworkandmoreinthisskilledprogram.Makesuretobringyoursafetygoggles.NomodifiedNerfequipmentisallowed!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee431516-A 4/11 Sa 1:30-3:00p $9/$7

Bottles to Books…A Babysitting Training CourseComejoinusandlearnthebasicsinvolvedinbabysitting.Thiscourseprovidesindividualsages11–16withtheinformationandskillsnecessarytoprovidesafeandresponsiblecareforchildrenintheabsenceofparentsoradultguardians.Thistrainingwillhelpparticipantsdevelopusefulskillsinbasicfirstaid,diaperchanging,bottlefeeding,emergencyprocedures,helpfulhints,initialjobskills,andfunactivitiessuchas:kidfriendlycrafts,snacks,gamesandactivities.Thefeeincludeshandbookandcertificate.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee431903-A 4/13-5/4 M 6:30-8:30p$44/$38

Science PaloozaThisprogramisdesignedtocreatefunscienceexperimentsandlearnindetailwhysciencehappens.Topicssuchaschemicalreactions,fossils,plantgrowth,bubbles,androcketswillbeexplored.Volcanoes,slime,giantbubbles,rocketsandsomuchmorewillbecreated.Anewtopicwillbeexploredeachclass.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421929-A 4/6-5/4 M 6:15-7:00p$32/$28

Math is FunDoyouwanttoworkonyourmathskills?Wellwehavetheprogramforyou!Thisprogramwillfocusonbasicmathskills.Participantswilllearnfunthingsaboutmaththroughworksheets,games,stories,songsandmore!Allsupplieswillbeprovided.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421740-A 4/9-4/30 Th 4:30-5:30p $40/$35

NERF Family CompetitionHave you ever wanted to have the ability to challenge members of your family to a friendly Nerf competition?Wellwehavejusttheprogramforyouthen!Youwillsignupallmembersinyourfamilythatwillcompete.Eachfamilywillcompeteagainsteachother.Youwillhavedifferentchallengestocomplete.Alldifferentskilllevelswelcome!Familieswillvoteononepersontokeepscoreandthenletthecompetitionbegin!PleasebringyourownNerfgunsandmakesureallitemsarelabeled.Makesuretobringyoursafetygoggles(wehavealimitedsupplytoprovide).NomodifiedNerfequipmentisallowed!

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 12/40Age: Minimum age 4 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee401006-A 4/18 Sa 9:30-11:00a $7/$5perperson

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Glow Stick Egg HuntMUST PRE-REgISTERHaveyoueverwonderedwhatanEggHuntwouldbelikeinthedark?WellsignupfortheGlowintheDarkEggHuntandfindout.Ifyoufindtherighteggyouwillwinagiftbasket.TheegghuntwillbeinthegymattheRecreationStationwiththelightsoff.Pleasebringabasketandflashlight.Youmustbesignedinbyaparentandparentsmuststayattheevent.Atthesign-intableyouwillbegivenaglowstick.Pre-registrationisrequired.Egghuntwillbeginpromptlyat9:00p.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 5/50Age: 11 - 15 yearsRegistration Deadline: wednesday, March 25

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee431514-A 3/27 F 8:45p $5/$3

BookwormsIfyoulovereadingthenlooknofurther!Comereadwithusafterschoolasagroup.Wewillbeselectingpopularchildren’sbooksandcreatingafunartproject,gamesandactivitiestogoalongwiththebooks.Eachclasswillhavesomethingnewandexcitingtodo.Eachsessionwillgooveradifferentbook.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee431915-A 3/11 W 5:00-5:45p $12/$10

431915-B 4/8 W 5:00-5:45p $12/$10

431915-C 4/22 W 5:00-5:45p $12/$10

Creative Play TheatreLearntheworldoftheatrethroughtheatregames;improvegames,andperformancetechniques.Participantswillbelearningthecreativesideofactingalongwiththeproductionbehindthescenes.TherewillbeafinalperformanceonMay7at6:30pthatwilllastapproximately15minutes;familyisencouragedtocometosupportourupandcomingstars!



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FUNTIMEDay Camp

At PERRY FARM PARK for Ages 6 - 12 Years

Monday - Friday • June 8 - August 7

It’s time to start thinking about how to entertain the kids. give your child a memorable summer by enrolling them in FUNTIME Day Camp. In this camp campers’ will experience exciting activities like arts and crafts, field trips, games, and special guests. Non-refundable registration fee of $15 (each additional child will be $10 registration fee) will guarantee your spot in the camp.

Pre-registration is required and must be done on the Thursday before each session begins. If enrolling after the registration deadline you must pay a $5 per day needed late fee.

Call us at 815-933-9905 for more information!

DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee6/8-8/7 M-F 8:30a-4:00p Daily$30/$25

6/8–8/7 M-F 8:30a-4:00p Weekly$110/$95

EARLY DROP OFF AND LATE PICK UP SERVICES

Early Drop Off at the Exploration Stationisavailablefrom6:30-8:30a.m.Fee is $4 a day per child

Late Pick Up at Perry Farm Parkisavailablefrom4:00-6:00p.m.Fee is $4 a day per child

Summer is just around the Corner!

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CANVAS PAINTINGThe Canvas Painting Party is all about creating a canvas

painting together. The birthday child gets to pick

the design from our gallery. The instructor will guide them with step by step instructions.

Everyone gets to take their painting home.

BOY PARTY THEMESUPERHEROACADEMY

Be transformed into your favorite superhero. Complete

all the challenges every superhero might face. When each superhero completes their challenges they will receive their gold medal.

LET US TAKE PICTURESof your party for $25.00

PARTY THEMESROCkStAR • PRinCESS

MOnStER HigHRED CARPEt

Pink POODlE in PARiSPinkAliCiOUS

CHEER • PAjAMA • BARBiERUnwAY

The Runway Party is all about hair, nails and makeup. Once

the makeover is complete the kids hit the runway for a fashion show and then karaoke.*Plates, napkins, forks and juice boxes

included in all packages

PARTY PRICESParty with 8 guests andthe birthday child- $225

One hour and 45 minutesin the party studio

Party with 5 guests andthe birthday child - $175

Each Additional guest$15.95

One hour and 30 minutesin the party studio

FASHION SHOWPHOTO SHOOT

The Fashion Show is all about hair, makeup and a fun photo shoot. Wear your favorite

fashions and get ready to pose for the camera during your

individual photo shoot session. Once all the makeovers are complete, a group photo will

also be taken.

MINI SPASpend the party getting

pampered. Grab a spa robe and magazine then relax during

the following services: Hair Style, Just a Polish,

Facial, and Make-up.

NEW LOCATION!Recreation Stationwww.sparklepartystudio.com

770 E. Franklin • Bradley, IL

815.933.9905 ext. 2815.791.2956

[email protected]

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Easter EventLotsofEasterfunatthisevent.WewillhaveanEasteregghuntandcreateanEastercraft.Eachgirlwillreceiveapastelmakeover.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421538-A 3/27 F 5:30-7:00p $20/$16

Glitter GaloreThiseventisallaboutmakingyousparkle.Eachparticipantwillreceiveaglitterymakeoverwhichincludesaglitteryhairstyle,glitternails,andaglimmertattoo.



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Pretty Pretty Princess OnceuponatimeatSparkleeverygirlgottobeaprincess!Inthisprogrameverygirlgetsaprincessmakeoverwithlightmakeup,glitterynailpolish,andanup-do.Theywillpicktheirprincesscostumeandhittherunway.Eachgirlwillbeannouncedandshowofftheirtwirl.



Braiding and NailsMOThER DAUghTER EVENTThisisamotherdaughtereventthatissuretobeablast.Wewillteachyouasummerbraidthatcanbedoneathome.Mothersanddaughterscanuseourpolishandglitterandcompletemanicuresforeachother.Wewillendthenightwithpizzaandkaraoke.



Spring FunLet’shavesomespringfun!Eachparticipantwillgettostuffanadorableladybugandcreateabeautifultissueflowertobringhome.Wewilladdalittlespringtoyourmanicurewithsomenailart.



Karaoke and Pizza PartyJoinSparkleforaFridaynightpizzaparty.Duringthepartywewillpolishnails,stylehair,singkaraoke,andhavelotsofrunwayfun.



Rock the RunwayGetreadytogetarock’nmakeoverandthenputonfavoriteSparkleaccessoriesbeforehittingtherunway.Havefunsingingthelatestsongswithyourfriends.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421514-A 4/1 W 5:30-7:00p $20/$16

Fashion Photo ShootSparklewillcompleteaFashionablemakeover.Girlswillhaveachancetoshowofftheirfashionrunwayskills.Eachgirlwilltakehomeafunphotokeepsake.



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SPRING 2015YOUTH ATHLETICS

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Youth AthleticsHorseback Riding Lessons Inthisfunandexcitingprogram,childrencanliveouttheirdreamsofbeingahorsebackrider!Studentswillnotonlywillbeintroducedtohorsebackridingbasicsandsafety,theywillalsolearnhowtoapproachahorseintheirstall,putonthehalter,groom,andsaddle.Horseandequipmentcarewillbeafocuswhilethestudentsenjoytherushofhorsebackriding.Longpantsandshoeswithaheelarerequiredforsafetyandcomfort.Ridinghelmetsareprovided.

Location: Skyview Farm 57 S. 8000 w. Road Kankakee, IL 60901 Min/Max: 2/12 Age: 7 years & older

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee461402-A 3/24-4/21 Tu 7:00-8:00p $125/$105

461402-B 3/25-4/22 W 7:00-8:00p $125/$105

461402-C 4/28-5/26 Tu 7:00-8:00p $125/$105

461402-D 4/29-5/27 W 7:00-8:00p $125/$105

Junior Golf Lessons Ourjuniorlessonsareperfectforanyyoungboyorgirlthatisinterestedinthegreatgameofgolf!Participantswillgetoneononecoachingaswellasgroupdemonstrations.Duringlessons,participantswillworkonposture,grip,alignment,andstance.Thisprogramisgreatforthoseplayerswhoarejustlearningandthosewhoaretryingtofinetunetheirskills.Takeadvantageofthebeautifulgolfcourseandlearnskillsthatwilllastalifetime!

Location: TBA Min/Max: 4/10 Age: 6 - 9 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421441-A 5/6-5/27 W 5:00-6:00p $62/$56

Children’s Martial Arts Confidence Course Thissixweekprogramwillhelptoteachself-confidencethroughthemethodoftheKoreanMartialArt,SooBahkDo.Underthedirectionof6thdegreeblackbeltandCertifiedMasterInstructorStevenLemner,eachchildwilllearnpersonaldisciplineandthebasicsofthisMartialArtinatruedojo.

Location: Lemners Soo Bahk Do Studio 458 w. Broadway, Bradley, IL 60915 Min/Max: 5/20Age: 5 - 12 years


Little Kickers Inthisbeginner’ssoccerprogram,childrenwillenhancetheirmotorskillsandcoordinationwhilelearningfundamentalsoccerskills.Parentsarehighlyencouragedtoparticipateandassisttheirchildreninthelearningprocess.Participantswilllearnhowtodribble,shootandpassthroughfunandexcitinggames.

Location: Perry Farm Park Min/Max: 6/15 Age: 3 - 6 years

ID # AGE DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee421432-A 3-4yr. 4/14-4/30 Tu,Th 4:30-5:00p $40/$33

421432-B 5-6yr. 4/14-4/30 Tu,Th 5:15-5:45p $40/$33FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

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2nd – 3rd grade LeagueThisleaguewillfocusonintroducingthegameofvolleyball.Basicdrillsandmechanicswillbethefocusofthisleague.ThegoalforthisagegroupistohaveeachparticipantunderstandthefundamentalsofvolleyballandwhatitmeanstohaveFUNplayingthegame.Therewillalsobegamesimulatedpracticethroughouttheleague.

4th – 5th grade LeagueAtthisgradelevel,participantswillstarttolearnintermediatevolleyballdrillsaswellastrainingandconditioningtipsforthefuture.Fundamentalsandskillworkwillbethemajorfocusofthisleagueforthefirstfewweeksfollowedbyteamscrimmagesandgames.Teamswillbeselectedbythecoachesandwillchangethroughouttheleague.

6th – 7th grade LeaguePlayersinthisgroupwillreceiveanindepthcoachingstylefromourtopcoaches.Fromadvanceddrillworktodynamicconditioning,theparticipantswillgainagreatunderstandingandrespectforvolleyball.Thisleaguewillconsistofgamesimulatedpracticesthatwillhaveparticipantsputontodifferentteamsthroughout.

Youth Volleyball Instructional LeagueUSAVolleyballImpactedCoachesandCoalCity’sVarsityCoach,MikeLanoueareworkingtogethertogivetheperfectbalanceofknowledgeandskillworktoyoungvolleyballplayers.Duringthisleague,playerswilldevelopoffensiveskillsincluding:serving,passing,andhitting,alongwithdefensiveskillsthatinclude:blocking,digging,anddefensivemovements.Playerswillthengetachancetotryouttheseskillsingamelikesituations.Thesearejustafewtechniquesthatplayerswillleavethisleaguefeelingmoreconfidentabout.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REgISTRATION DEADLINE: wEDNESDAY, MARCh 11Practiceschedules,location,andtimeswillbegivenoutpriortoleaguestartdate.

ID # GRADES Dates TIME Program Fee/Resident Fee421445-A 2nd-3rd PracticesbeginweekofMarch23rd Evenings $65/$59 421445-B 4th-5th PracticesbeginweekofMarch23rd Evenings $65/$59421445-C 6th-7th PracticesbeginweekofMarch23rd Evenings $65/$59

Location: Local Area gyms Min/Max: 20/50 per age group Age: 2nd - 7th grade Registration Deadline: wednesday, March 11

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Nature ProgramsNature TotsThisisanewexploratoryclassforparentandchildtodiscovernatureinasafeandfriendlyenvironment.Hands-onexplorations,crafts,songs,storiesandsnacksarefeaturedinthis4weeklongclassthatwillfocusonbabyanimals,leaves,flowers,beautifulbugsandcolorsofnature.Aparentorguardianmustaccompanychild.Pleaseregisterbothchildandadultattendingtheprogram.

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 3/12 couplesAge: 1-2 years/children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee415906-A 4/16-5/7 Th 10:15-11:00a $50/$42

Shamrock HuntCelebrateSt.Patrick’sDayattheWillowhavenNatureCenterwithactivitiesincludingashamrockhunt,facepainting,craftandleprechaungames.Cookiesandmilkwillbeprovidedforallparticipantsanddon’tforgettowearsomethinggreen!

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 5/24Age: 3 -7 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee412932-A 3/15 Su 10:00-11:00a $12/$10

Bouncy BunniesJoinusforashortchildren’sstoryallaboutbunnies.Meetrealliverabbits,makeabouncybunnycraftandstayforayummybunnysnack.Parentsarewelcometostay;childrenwhoaredroppedoffmustbesignedinandoutbyaparentorguardian.

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 5/24Age: 3 - 7 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee415922-A 3/28 Sa 11:00a-12:00p $7/$5

Spring Art SeriesChildrencancelebratethesplendorofspringbycreatingsomestupendousspringartprojects.This4classseriesissetinsidetheWillowhavenNatureCenterandincludesartinstructionbyAnneFraher,suppliesprovided,andwedoallthecleanup!Projectsincludeeggpainting,windchimes,woodenpendantsandflowerpainting.Parentsarewelcometostay;childrenwhoaredroppedoffmustbesignedinandoutbyaparentorguardian.



415204-B 4/11 Sa 11:00a-12:00p $7/$5

415204-C 4/18 Sa 11:00a-12:00p $7/$5

415204-D 4/25 Sa 11:00a-12:00p $7/$5

Mommy & Me GardeningPreparetogetyourhandsdirtyinthisnewgardeningclassforaparentandchild.Gloves,containers,decorations&equipmentwillbeprovided.Wewillalsohaveavarietyofplants&flowerstochoosefrom.Aparentorguardianmustaccompanychild;pleaseregisterbothchildandparent/guardianfortheclass.

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 3/12 couplesAge: 1 - 5 years/children must be accompanied by a paid adult


Nature’s AlphabetJoinournaturecenterstaffforashortchildren’sstoryaboutthebirdalphabet.Seeexamplesofthebutterflyalphabetandothernaturaloccurrencesofourfavorite26letters.Parentsarewelcometostay;childrenwhoaredroppedoffmustbesignedinandoutbyaparentorguardian.



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Frogs & PollywogsDiscovertheworldoftadpolesandfrogs.Learnaboutfrogs,thestagesofmetamorphosis,andtheimportanceofpreservingwetlands.Participantsshouldwearwaterproofboots/shoesandlongpantsforanaturewalk.Followingthewalk,participantswillcreateaprojecttotakehome.Parentsarewelcometojoin;childrenwhoaredroppedoffmustbesignedinandoutbyaparentorguardian.



Fairy Home SeriesPutonyourwingsyoungfairyfansandflyovertotheWillowhavenNatureCenterforawonderful,hands-onwandworkshop.Hereyouwillcreateyourveryownfairyhomefromallnaturalmaterialslikesticks,shells,feathers,twineandmore.Workshopalsoincludedfairyfolkloreandactivities.Onlythosewhobelieveinfairiesallowed!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee425632-A 4/4-4/25 Sa 9:00-10:30a $48/$40

Bug Hunters Letournaturecenterstaffgiveyouthebreakdownonthedifferencesbetweeninsectsandotherbugs.Kidswillgoonabughuntwithspecialbugcapturingequipment,makeabugcrafttotakehomeandhaveasmallsnack.Parentsarewelcometostayfortheprogramatnocharge.Pleasedressforoutdooractivities.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee425917-A 5/31 Su 1:00-2:00p $7/$5

Barn Quilt Block PaintingJoinusforadayattheWillowhavenbarnandlearnaboutthebarnquiltsofKankakeeCounty.Participantswilldesignandpainttheirownbarnquiltblocktotakehome.

Location: willowhaven Nature Center Min/Max: 6/20Age: 5 - 14 years


425221-A 4/2 Th 1:00-2:30p $17/$14

Afterschool GeoCachingHaveyouheardofGeoCaching?Thisafterschoolprogramwillteachallaboutthisworldwidetreasurehuntingcraze.ParticipantsarewelcometoprovidetheirownGPSdevice.Programwillalsocoverhowtoreadatopographicmap,howtouseamap&compassandorienteeringintheoutdoors.



Full Moon HikesWanderthenaturetrailatWhisperingWillowsParkbythelightofthefullmoon.Listenforthecallofowlsandothernightanimals,andseethecreepycrawliesthatventureoutunderthecoverofnight.Followingthehikethereisacampfirewiths’moresandcampfirestories.Pleaseregister24hourspriortothestarttimeoftheprogram.Participantsareencouragedtobringflashlightsandbugrepellent.Children5andyoungerareadmittedfree!

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 4/30All Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adult


405604-B 5/4 M 8:30-9:30p $8/$7

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Rocks that Glow!Checkoutthisnewprogramthat“rocks”…someevenglowunderablacklight!JoininstructorAnneFraherinthisnewgeologyprogramthatisperfectforyoungrockandmineralenthusiasts.



Nature Night OutParentscantakethenightoffwhentheysendtheirkidstoWillowhavenNatureCenterfornaturebasedgamesandactivities.Participantswillhavetheopportunitytoexplorethenaturecenter,readstories,haveasnack,anddonaturerelatedprogramsandcrafts.Weatherpermitting,outdooractivitiesmaybeincludedsopleasehavechildrendressappropriatelyandhotchocolatewillbeprovided.Childrenmustbetoiletindependenttoparticipate.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee425505-A 3/13 F 6:00–9:00p $17/$14

Container GardeningThisclasswillprovidethebasicsofcontainergardening.Participantswilllearnplantchoices,typesofsoilandcontainersthatareappropriateforcontainergardening.Astartercontainerandherbplantwillbeprovidedtoallparticipants.

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 4/12Age: 16 years & older


Spring Bird WalksJointheKankakeeValleyAudubonSocietyasitconductsbirdingtripstolocalparks.Ifyoumightliketolearnmoreaboutlocalbirdsandbirdidentificationpleasebringyourbinocularsandjoinusononeofourupcominghikes!Wewilldepartfrommainparkinglotsateachparklocation.

Min/Max: 30 MaxAge: 16 years & olderFee: FREE

ID # DATE DAY TIME Location 425609-A 4/25 Sa 8:30-11:00a WhisperingWillowsPark

425609-B 5/16 Sa 8:30-11:00a PerryFarmPark

Whispering Willows ParkOPEN FISHING

ThepondsatWhisperingWillowsParkarenowopenyearroundforcatchandreleasefishing.FishingisallowedfromdawntoduskandyoumusthaveavalidILfishinglicenseifyouareovertheageof16.Bankandpierfishingonly;noboatingallowedandpleaseremembertokeepthepondandparkareascleanandsafe.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Families with Special Needs Easter Egg HuntExplorationStation,RiverValleySpecialRecreationAssociation,AutismSocietyofKankakee,andBishopMcNamaraareworkingtogethertoofferthisveryspecialEasterEggHunt.Thisegghuntisforfamiliesofpeoplewithspecialneeds.Eggswillbeavailabletohuntonthegroundandalsoontablesforwheelchairaccessibility.TherewillbeprizesandaspecialvisitfromBambootheEasterPandaandtheEasterBunny!

Location: Perry Farm Park All Ages /children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Event FeeNA 3/28 Sa 1:00pSHARP FREEtoattend!

Breakfast with the BunnyChildrenage8andyoungercanvisittheEasterBunny;munchondoughnuts,milkandjuice.EachchildcanmakecraftsandvisitwiththeEasterBunnyandSpringDuck.AsmallegghuntwilltakeplaceonourplaygroundbeforethelargeroneatPerryFarmPark.(Weatherpermitting)EgghuntwillbeatthePerryFarmParkat10:00a.m.Children must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 60/100Age: 8 years & underRegistration deadline: Friday, March 20


Spring Fling PartyThe Easter Bunny is visiting the Willowhaven Nature Center for a special night of springtime fun!ParticipantswillgettovisitwiththeEasterBunny,goonaspecialegghunt,checkoutsomerealbunnies,makeaspecialspringtimecraftandgettheirveryownbaskettobringhome.Snacksandrefreshmentswillbeprovided.Children2andyoungerarefree.Hoponoutanddon’tforgetyourcamera!

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 90 MaxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Ticket FeeTicketRequired 3/27 F 5:30-7:00p $3perperson

NEW!

Easter Egg ExtravaganzaComejointhefunwithanEasterEggHuntatthePerryFarmPark.EachagegroupwillbeassignedasectionoftheparktohuntfortheeggsleftbehindbytheEasterBunny.Anadultmustaccompanyallchildren.Ifyouforgotyourbasketseetheparkdistrictstaffmemberatyourchild’sagedivision.AfterthehunttheEasterBunnyandDuckwillbemakingaspecialvisitsodon’tforgetyourcamera!Thiseventwillstartat10:00asharp.Pleasemakesureyouareinlineandreadytogopriorto10:00a.

Location: Perry Farm ParkMin/Max: UnlimitedTwo age groups: 0-4 years & 5-10 years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Event FREE!N/A 3/28 Sa 10:00aSHARP! Freetoattend!

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DOG DAY Afternoon TheParkDistrictknowshowimportantdogsaretotheirfamiliesandthisspecialeventisjustforthem.Boothswillbefilledwithexpertswhowillbeavailabletoanswerallyourquestionsaboutyourcanines.Prizes,raffles,freegifts,anddoggietreatsofallkindswillbeonhandforyourpooch.Joininthegamesandactivitiesofallsortsforyouandyourdogtoparticipatein.Don’tforgettoparticipateinsomeofoureventfavoritessuchastheDoggieCostumeContest,BestTrickContest,&DoggieTreatHunt.Parkleashlawwillbestrictlyenforced.

Location: Perry Farm ParkAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adult – Dogs are FREE!

ID # DATE DAY TIME Event FeeNA 5/17 Su 10:00a-2:00p $2perperson/DogsareFree

Mom Son AdventureCome on out to Whispering Willows Park and join in all that we have planned for that special mother and son evening. Therewillbegames,snacks,andprojectstocapturethemomentofyourspecialnighttogether.Abonfireandhayridesareincludedifweatherpermits.Professionalphotographerwillcommemoratetheevening.Joinusforthiswonderfuladventure!!There will be no registration taken at the door.

Location: willowhaven Nature Center All Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adultTicket Deadline: Friday, May 22

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident FeeTicketsReq. 5/29 F 6:30-8:00p $13/$11

Daddy Daughter DanceTonight’s the night for your little princess to get all dressed up and take dad to a dance just for them.Thisspecialeveninghasitallincludingdancing,refreshments,andaprofessionalphotographtocommemoratetheevening.Dadsdon’tdisappointyourlittlegirls,signuptoday.Thisprogramfillsfast-don’tdelay!

*SPARKLE SPECIAL–Sparklewillbeopenforhairand/ornailappointmentsthisday!!Limitedtimeslots.Callandmakeyourdaughter’sappointmentsoon!!Pleasecallfortimesandprices.815-933-9905ext.2

Location: Recreation StationAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adultTicket Deadline: Friday, April 17

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident FeeTicketsReq. 4/24 F 7:00-9:00p $14/$12



SPECIAL EVENTS

NEW!

EARTH DAYOPEN HOUSE

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22attheWillowhavenNatureCenterforthisspecialeveningopenhouse.Explorethecenterexhibits,joinusforchildren’sgames&craftsandcheckoutsomeofthe“Earthfriendly”featuresofthenaturecenter.

Location: willowhaven Nature Center Min/Max: 95 MaxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Event FREE!NA 4/22 W 5:00-7:00p FREE

Durham-Perry FarmsteadOPEN HOUSE

StepbackintimetotheNineteenth-CenturywhenThomasandMargaretDurham,alongwiththeirdaughterandson-in-law,MarthaandDavidPerry,builtthemostfamousfarmsteadintheKankakeeRiverValley.HourlyguidedtourswillintroduceyoutotherichhistoryoftheDurhamandPerryfamiliesasyouvisittheDurhamMemorial,Three-BayEnglishBarn,HorseBarn,andFarmHouse.Pioneerfarmsteadlifewillbedemonstrated.Joinusforthisuniquelookatourpast.

Location: Durham-Perry Farmstead/Perry Farm Park All ages/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Event FREE!NA 5/9 Sa 12:00-3:00p Free

Cold Blooded CreaturesPresentation with Live Reptiles!TheWillowhavenNatureCenterisproudtoannouncethatsomewildreptilesareslitheringtheirwaybacktothenaturecenterthisspring!Comeseelivetortoises,snakesandBubbathealligatorandlearnabouttheiranatomy,behaviorsandtheirfantasticadaptationsforsurvivalinthewild.Jimalsohasmanyhumorousstoriestorelateabouthisadventureswithhisreptiles.TicketsareonsalenowsogetyourstodayatanyBTPDfacilityoronlineatbtpd.org!

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 95 maxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adultChildren 2 & younger are free

ID # DATE DAY TIME Ticket FeeTicketReq. 4/25 Sa 10:00-11:00a $8perperson

VETRANS FREE!!TakeastepbackintimetoseesoldiersfromthedifferentAmericanWars.Seeclothing,weaponsanditemsusedindaytodaylifefromtheRevolutionaryWarupthroughmodernconflicts.Thisre-enactmenteventisforashorttimeonlysodon’tmissit!TicketsgoonsaleFebruary1st.

Location: willowhaven Nature CenterMin/Max: 60 maxAll Ages/children must be accompanied by a paid adultChildren 2 and younger are free


TicketReq. 3/14 Sa 9:00a-12:00p $3perperson

Soldier Recognition Day

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A TRADITIONAL FINE ARTS FESTIVAL with a TwistTheadultsshopforunique,hand-craftedfineartsandcraftswhilethechildrencreateartprojectsinstructedbylocalartists!ThefestivalislocatedjustoutsidetheExplorationStationonthebeautifulandhistoricPerryFarmPark.Therewillbefoodvendors,soplantospendtheafternoonwithus!ProceedsfromthisfestivalwillbenefitExporationStation®...achildren’smuseum.

Location: Perry Farm ParkAll Ages/children must be accompanied by an adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Event FREE!NA 6/6 Sa 11:00a-3:00p Children’sArtProjects-there willbeasmallfee

Call to artists – We are currently accepting applications from Fine Arts & Crafts Artists & Artisans! For detailed vendor information on Art in the Park, please visit our website at www.btpd.org

Starting at 5:30p we will have Food Vendors, Inflatables, Carnival Games, Familiy Activities and More!

Entrance Fee - $5 per car Don’t miss Disney PIXAR’s At 9:00p it’s Movie Time! . . . under the stars!

Join us Friday ,JUNE 12 , 2015

for aFun Filled Evening!

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UPCOMING SUMMER EVENTS


Save the Date!The Red Coats are Coming Back!!

Klash on the Kankakee-a Revolutionary war Re-enactment is returning to Perry Farm Park on

Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2015!

Save the Date!Exploration Station Celebrates 25 years!

TUESDAY, JULY 28!!SavetheDateandjoinusaswecelebrate25yearsofhands-ondiscovery,creativeplayandexploration!BeonthelookoutintheSpringandSummeraswehavespecialguestsandactivitiesatvariouseventstostartthecelebration!!

Save the Date! FAMILY NIGHT OUT

at Diamond Point ParkFRIDAY, JULY 17!!

NEW!

Summer Reading Kick Off Kickoffyoursummerreadingprogram,aswepartnerwiththeShatziFoundation(therapydogs),Barnes&Nobleandthefollowinglibraries:Bradley,Bourbonnais,Momence,Limestone,Peotone,GrantPark,Kankakee,andManteno.Wewillbereadingageappropriatebooksindifferentareasofthemuseumanddoingactivitiestoenhanceeachstory.Comeenjoythisfamilyreadingexperience.

Location: Exploration Station®… a children’s museumMin/Max: 5 - 50Age: 2 - 10 years/children must be accompanied by an adult Registration Deadline: wednesday, May 13

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee402502-A 5/21 Th 6:00–7:00p $1/child

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Adult Programs Freezer Meal Workshop PREVIEW NIGHT!TASTE AND SEE:Learnhowtomakehealthyanddeliciousmealsforyourfamilythatarefastandeasy!Comeenjoyafreeproducttastingandinformationalevent!YouwilllearnhelpfulinformationaboutourupcomingFreezerMealWorkshopandgettotrytheexactmealsyouwillbemakingforyourfamily.Ifyouarecuriousaboutthisworkshopandhavequestionsthisistheperfecttimetocome!Startmakinghealthychoicestoday!

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 3/12Age: 18 years & older

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee441929-A 3/3 Tu 6:00-7:00p FREE

Freezer Meal WorkshopWouldyouliketofeedyourfamilybetterbutjustdon’thavetime?Areyouinarutmakingthesamefivemealseachweek?Ifso,thisworkshopisperfectforyou!Eachparticipantwillprepare10healthyanddeliciousmealswiththeguidanceofapersonaldietitian.Onceyourmealsareprepared,allyouneedtodoistakeitoutofthefreezer,cookit,andaddsimplefinishing.Yourmealwillbereadyinnotimewithnoextrawork!Othermealplanningtipsandtrickswillbesharedthroughouttheworkshop.Participantswillberequiredtopurchaseingredientsbutwillreceiveabasketofnutrientfilledherbs,mixes,andoils.Eachworkshopwillhaveadifferentthemeforthemeals.

Location: Recreation Station Min/Max: 3/10Age: 18 years & older

ID # DATE DAY REG. TIME Prog. Fee/ Theme BY Res. Fee441928-A 3/23 M 3/9 6:30-8:00p $90/$84 Kidtastic

441928-B 4/11 Sa 3/27 3:00-4:30p $90/$84 ComfortFoods

441928-C 4/30 Th 4/16 6:30-8:00p $90/$84 GetOnYourGrill

Community Garden Plot Doyoulongforgardenfreshvegetablebuthavenospacetoplantagarden?Howaboutrentingagardenplot?GardeningenthusiastswillwanttotakeadvantageofgardenplotsavailableatthePerryFarmParkthissummer.Gardenplotsare20’X20’andmaybeginbeingusedafterthegroundhasbeentilled,aroundMay1st,dependingonweatherandgroundconditions.Alsonewthisyearistheopportunitytouseyourrefundabledeposittoreservethesameplotforthefollowingyear.RegistrationsONLYtakenatthePerryFarmHouse.There,youwillreceiveyourplotassignmentandpaythefees.Thereisa$50depositfeeperplotinadditiontoprogramfee.

Location: Perry Farm ParkMin/Max: N/A Age: 18 years & older

ID # DATE TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee403601-A 5/1-10/23 DawntoDusk $60/$50

1 5 0 N . I n d i a n a A v e . ( t h e o l d A r m o r y ) , K a n k a k e e I L815.939.1311 • www.kvpd.com

Saturday, March 7th, 2015 • Fishing Equip. • Archery Demos

• Food • Beer • Boat Show • Hunting • Golf • RVs • Camping

• Sporting Gear Flea-Market

For more Information or to be a Vendorat this event call

815.939.1311 ext. 707www.kvpd.com

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Bike 101Prepareyourselfandyourbikefortheupcomingridingseason.Inthisclassyou’lllearnbasicbikecareandmaintenance.Everythingfromchangingaflattiretolubingthechainproperlywillbecovered.Thisclassisdesignedforallskilllevels;you’llleaveconfidentwiththenewskillsandknowledgeaboutyourbikeallwhilekeepingyourbikeingreatridingcondition!Participantsdonotneedtobringtheirownbike.

Location: Ride Bicycle Outfitters 916 N. Convent St. Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Min/Max: 6/20 Age: 18 years & older


How to Take THAT Picture Better Haveyouevertakenablurrypictureofyourchildorgrandchildattheirsoccergame?Orhowaboutapicturerightbeforetheyblowouttheircandlesontheirbirthdaycake?Thisintroductoryclassisperfectforanyonethattakespicturestocapturethoseimportantlifememories.Allyouneedtobringisyourdigitalcameraorsmartphonethatyouuseasyourcameraandwewillhandletherest!Inthissix-weekcourse,participantswillfamiliarizethemselveswiththeircameraequipment,learncamerasettings,andunderstanditsfunctions.Youwillleavethisclassmoreconfidentthanever!!

Location: Perry Farm houseMin/Max: 4/12Age: 16 years & older


CPR, AED, and FIRST AIDCertification Course

Thispotentiallifesavingclasswillteachyouhowtoadministeradult,child,andinfantCPRalongwithFirstaidanduseofanAutomatedExternalDefibrillator(AED).ThiscourseisforanyonewhoisrequiredorinterestedinbeingcertifiedinCPRandFirstAid.Participantswilllearnhowtohandleemergencysituations,takebasicprecautionstopreventdiseasetransmission,andhelpsomeoneinbreathingandcardiacemergencies.Thisclassalsoteacheshowtocareforlife-threateningbleeding,suddenillness,andshock.Perfectforbabysittersandoldersiblings.



441922-B 5/13 W 6:00-9:00p $60/$50

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Adult Health & Fitness

Joy RunInthis4weekclass,youwillruntwiceaweekwithanexperiencedinstructorandfellowparticipants.Grouprunswillprogressivelygetlongerwhilestaying100%motivational!EnjoythecolorsofspringinourPerryFarmTrailsaswellasotherlocalparksduringyourruns.Thisclasswillhaveyoumotivatedtocontinuerunningandstayinginshapewhilechasingthelittleonesaroundordoinganyofthosefunsummerraces!Perfectforanyfitnesslevels!

Location: Perry Farm ParkMin/Max: 5/15Age: 18 years & older

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee441856-A 4/28-5/14 Tu,Th 5:30-6:30p $40/$33

Mellow Morning Tai ChiTaiChiistheslowharmoniousphysicalfitnesssystempracticedinChinaforthousandsofyears.Basedontradition,therapeuticTaiChihadbeendevelopedasapracticalapproachtoachieveandmaintainwellnessthroughgentlestretching,calmmovement,andrelaxation.TherapeuticTaiChihasbeenadvancedwiththeguidanceofmedicaldoctors,psychiatrists,physicaltherapists,psychologists,andexercisephysiologiststobebeneficialforpeopleofallagesandabilities.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee341822-B 3/14–5/2 Sa 9:30-10:30a $38/$33

441822-A 5/16-7/4 Sa 9:30-10:30a $38/$33

NEW!

Get FitCheck out our NEW additional night!Participantsnowhavethechoiceofworkingoutandgettingfitone,two,orthreenightsaweek!Inthisclassyouwillbeusingstepupblocksandresistancebandstohelptoneanddefineyourmuscles.KimCole,ourcertifiedaerobicsinstructorandpersonaltrainer,willprovidetheopportunityeveryoneislookingfortotightentheirupperandlowerbodywhileimprovingconfidenceandself-esteemwithapositiveandenthusiasticatmosphere.Whetheryouareabeginneroradvanced,thisworkoutisforeveryone!Stepsandresistancebandsareoptional.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee1st SESSION441422-A 3/3-3/26 Tu,Th 5:30-6:15p $35/$28441422-B 3/2-3/23 M 5:30-6:15p $17/$13441422-C 3/2-3/26 M,Tu,Th 5:30-6:15p $48/$37

2nd SESSION441422-D 3/31-4/23 Tu,Th 5:30-6:15p $35/$28441422-E 3/30-4/20 M 5:30-6:15p $17/$13441422-F 3/30-4/23 M,Tu,Th 5:30-6:15p $48/$37

3rd SESSION441422-G 4/28-5/21 Tu&Th 5:30-6:15p $35/$28441422-H 4/27-5/18 M 5:30-6:15p $17/$13441422-I 4/27-5/21 M,Tu,Th 5:30-6:15p $48/$37

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Spinning ClassSpinningisgreatforpeopleofallfitnesslevels.Eachparticipantisabletosettheirownresistanceonthebike.Theinstructorisfullofenergyandencouragement!Aparticipantinthispopularcyclingworkoutcanburnmorethan500calorieswhiletoningthelegs,glutes,andincreasingcardiovascularendurance.Makeitaseasyorashardasyouwant—atanylevel,spinningpromisestobeafunandrewardingworkout!



441824-B 5/20-7/8 W 5:00-6:00p $48/$40

YogaBackYogacanhelpreducestress,deepenawareness,increaseflexibility,andstrengthenandtonethebody.Thisclasswillfocusonbreathingwithcoremusclesthroughbreathingexercisesandwillleaveyoufeelingdeeplyrelaxed.Alllevelsarewelcome.Pleasebringayogamattandwatertoclass.DropIn’swelcomeonWednesdaysfor$6pervisit.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee341807-C 3/11-4/29 W 7:00-8:00p $48/$40

441807-A 3/21-5/9 Sa 9:30-10:30a $48/$40

Zumba® FitnessDanceawayyourworrieswithafeelhappyworkoutthatcombinesLatinandinternationalmusic.Zumbausesintervaltrainingtocombinefastandslowrhythmsforaneffectiveaerobicworkoutwhiletargetingyourlegs,glutes,andarms.Witheasytofollowchoreography,youdon’thavetobeagreatdancertoenjoythisclass!



PilatesPilatesinspiresslow,controlledmovementsofthebodywillpromotingflexibility,support,andcompletebodytoning.Inthisclass,youwilllearnthebasicmovesofPilateswhilegettingagreatworkout.Youwillreceiveguidancebyacertifiedinstructor.Pleasebringwaterandayogamat.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee441835-A 4/8-5/27 W 6:00-7:00P$48/$40

Checkout our website for our

FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE !Schedule Including...• SPINNINg• ZUMBA• PILATES• Additional Times for YOgA!

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Bicycle Training Do you want to get in shape but do not want to be confined to a fitness room or gym?Doyouneedthatextramotivationfromothers?Well,thisprogramisperfectforyou!Inthisprogram,riderswillmeettwiceaweekandembarkonridesthroughtheparksandneighborhoodsofourcommunitywhilegettinginshapeandenjoyingfreshair.Rideswillprogressintimeandlengthandwillbetailoredtofityourneeds.Learntipsandtricksfromanexperiencedinstructorwhilehavingagreattime!Eachparticipantisrequiredtohavetheirownbicycle.Atrainingbicycleisrecommendedbutnotrequired.CALL JEN at815-933-9905 EXT. 232 if you have additional questions.

Location: Perry Farm Park Min/Max: 5/15Age: 18 years & older

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee441857-A 5/4-5/20 M,W 5:30-6:30p $40/$33

Adult Golf Lessons for Beginners Thisclassisforbeginnerorinexperiencedadultswhowanttolearnhowtoplaythegameofgolf.Infourweeks,ourgoalistomakeyoucomfortableonthedrivingrange,puttinggreen,andeventhecourse.Youwilllearnthefundamentalsincludinggriponagolfclub,properswing,anddistancecontrol.Thisclasswillteachproperetiquetteandtechniquesothenexttimeyousteponthecourseyouwillbeready!

Location: TBAMin/Max: 4/10Age: 18 years & Older


Spring Adult Church Softball League Come get started on softball season early!! PlayinourNEWSpringseasononourstateoftheartfields.Eachteamwillget2gamesanightforatotalof10regularseasongamesplusadoubleeliminationtournament.Don’tforgettoregisterforourMen’sorChurchSummerLeagues!!!

Location: Diamond Point Park Team Min/Max: 6/8Age: 18 years & older

ID # DATE DAY TIME League Fee441419-A 4/6-5/18 M 6:00p $450

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SNEAK PEEK into our . . .

ADULT SUMMER LEAGUESFlag Football League Come play in our inaugural Flag Football League!Ourperfectlymanicured60yardsX40yardsfieldisready!Teamswillplay7on7withplentyofspacetorunandcatch.Thisseasonwillhaveeverythingincludingadiscountedprice.Competitiveandrecreationdivisionoptions,andaCASHprizefortournamentchampion!Come be a part of the next big thing!!!

Location: Diamond Point Park Team Min/Max: 4/8Age: 18 years & older

ID # LEAGUE DATE DAY TIME LEAGUE FEE 141404-A Competitive 6/18-8/20 Th 6:00-10:00p $400

141404-B Recreational 6/18-8/20 Th 6:00-10:00p $400

Adult Slow Pitch SoftballTeamsareguaranteedaminimumof16regularseasongamesplusadoubleeliminationtournament.AllgameswillbeplayedonthefieldsofDiamondPointPark.Comeshareyoursummerwithusatourstateoftheartballpark!Registerearlytoassureyourteam’sentranceandtakeadvantageoftheearlybirdspecial!

Location: Diamond Point ParkTeam Min/Max: 4/8Age: 18 years & olderRegistration Deadline: Monday, May 18

ID # LEAGUE DATE DAY TIME LEAGUE FEE 141419-A Competitive 6/1-8/3 M 6:00-10:00p $675

141419-B Recreational 6/2-8/4 Tu 6:00-10:00p $675

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL INFORMATION:Price: $625 per teamDeadline: wednesday, May 6

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Trips . . .Shipshewana Flea MarketYouwillfindhundredsofvendorssellingeverythingfromfreshfruittohandcraftedfurnitureatthisfabulousFleaMarket.IftheFleaMarketisnotenoughforyou,walkashortdistancetothewidevarietyofshopsdowntown.Thisisawonderfulshoppingopportunityyouwon’twanttomiss.

Departure Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 15/45All Ages/Children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee401330-A 6/5 F 7:00a-7:30p $26/$22

Eataly and Chicago ShoppingJoinusforanItalianExperienceyouwon’twanttomiss.MarioBatali’sandJoeBastianich’s63,000-Square-foot,twolevelcomplexwith23eateries,aswellasabutcher,aproducemarket,andgrocerystorewithimportedoliveoil,wineandpastas,aswellaslocallysourcedproducts.TherearealsostationsforNutella,Salami,cheese,pizza,espresso,freshbreads,andpastries.TheBuswilldropoffandpickupatEatalybutifyouhaveothershoppingorsiteseeingtodoinChicagoyouarewelcometoexplore!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee401359-A 4/29 W 10:00a-4:30p $20/$16

Four Winds CasinoExperiencetheexcitementatFourWindsCasino,thepremierMidwestcasinoinNewBuffalo,MI.TheoddsareinyourfavorwhenyouplaythehottestcasinogamesinNewBuffalo,MI.3,000ofthemostsought-afterslotsrangingindenominationsfrom1centto$100.FourWindsistheonlycasinointheareatooffermilliondollarjackpots.ExcitingtablegamesincludeBlackjack,Craps,Baccarat,PaiGowPoker,ThreeandFourCardPokerandtheWorldPokerTourPokerRoom.Also,discovertheultimateshoppingexperienceatFourWindsCasinoResort!You’llfindavarietyofshops,specialtyboutiquesandretailoutletstochoosefrom.Theseareallconvenientlylocatedintheretailpromenade.Feeincludestransportation,$15instantslotcredit,andupto$10foodcreditatthecasino.Photo ID required at Casino to redeem credits. Register in advance this trip fills fast!

Departure Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 30/46Age: 21 years & older

ID # DATE DAY REG. TIME Program Fee/ BY Resident Fee441308-A 5/12 Tu 5/5 8:30a-6:00p $35/$30

Bulls GameThe ChicagoBull’s andDerrick Rose are back into actionthisyearattheUnitedCenter.Don’tmissthisopportunitytoseetheChicagoBull’stakeontheIndianaPacers.LettheBourbonnaisTownshipParkDistricttakeyouonthebussoyoudon’tworryabout thehassleofdrivingandyoucanenjoythenightcheeringonyourfavoritesportsteamwithfamilyandfriends.Ticketsandtransportationareincludedinthepriceofthistrip.

Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 30 MaxAll Ages/Children must be accompanied by a paid adult

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee301324-A 3/18 W 4:45p $71/$66

Trips depart from the Recreation Station!770 E. Franklin • Bradley, Illinois

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Take me out to the Ball Park!Whetheryou’reaCub’sfanoraChicagoWhiteSoxfantheBTPDhasatripforallBaseballfans.Wewillbetaking2tripsthisyeartoaChicagoCub’sgameandforthefirsttimewillbevisitingCellularOnefieldtowatchtheWhiteSoxplaytwice.ComeoutandenjoythegameandlettheBTPDtakecareofpurchasingyourticketandbringingyoutothegame.Purchaseticketstoall4gamesandreceive$15.00offtotalprice.


ID # TEAM DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee401306-A CubsvsPirates 5/15 F 10:00a $56/$49

401306-B WhiteSox–TBA

401306-C CubsvsSox 7/12 Su 10:00a $74/$66

401306-D WhiteSox–TBA

Caberet Lunch CruiseEnjoy a caberet lunch cruise on the Spirit of Chicago. Whileyoudine,you’llenjoyfascinatinglivecabaretentertainment.Transportation,lunchandentertainmentincluded.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee451322-A 6/23 Tu 10:00a–4:30p $80/$68

Jersey BoysTaketheBourbonnaisTownshipParkDistrictBustoseetheJerseyBoys!TheTony,GrammyandOlivierAwardWinninghitmusicalJerseyBoysisthestoryofFrankieValiandTheFourSeasons:FrankieVali,BobGaudio,TommyDeVitoandNickMassi.Thisisthestoryofhowagroupofblue-collarboysfromthewrongsideofthetracksbecameoneofthebiggestAmericanpopmusicsensationsofalltime.Theywrotetheirownsongs,inventedtheirownsoundsandsold175millionrecordsworldwide–allbeforetheywerethirty.Theperformanceisat2:00pmattheCadillacPalaceTheatre.


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Feee401344-A 5/16 Sa 11:45a-6:30p $80/$68

Chicago Flower & Garden Show THINKSPRING!Thiswillbeanexperienceofsenses,invokingmemoriesofspringafteralongcoldwinter.Bedelightedbythesights,scentsandsoundsoffeaturegardenswithbloomingperennials,annualsandtreeswhilewaterfeaturesrustlethroughouttheFestivalHallofChicago’sacclaimedNavyPier.Locallandscapecontractorsanddesignerscreatefeaturegardensanddisplaysthatinspireanddemonstratethepossibilitiesforgardens,yardsandbalconies.TickettoGardenWalkandtransportationtoNavyPairincluded



Fashion Outlets of ChicagoOUTLET MALL - ROSEMONT, ILRainorShineyouaresuretofindagooddealinthisfullyenclosed,multi-leveloutletmall.With560,900squarefeetyoucanshoptilyoudropandnothavetoworryaboutthehassleofdriving.Thereareabout150storeswhereyouwillfindhighendfashiondiscountsinstoreslikeBurberry,Gucci,CoachandBloomingdalesalongwithluxuryoutletboutiques,stand-alonestoresandpopularretailers.For more info on this outlet mall in Rosemont visit htttp://www.fashionoutletsofchicago.com. Sign up now there are deals waiting for you!


ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee401364-A 6/5 F 8:30a-5:30p $20/$16

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50+ ProgramsLocal Lunch SafariStaylocalandenjoyluncharoundtown!TheBTPDwillpickyouupandtakeyououttolunchatalocalrestaurantwithinKankakeeCounty.Letssupportourlocalbusinessesandenjoyvisitingwithfriendsandgoodfood!Pickup10:15-11:00a.

Departure Location: Local pickup or meet atFamily house at 11:00aMin/Max: 14/33Age: 50+ years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee451325-A 4/22 W 11:00a-12:30p $5/localpickup BourbonnaisTwp.only

BOOMER BOOGIE™ Rememberthefunyouandyourgirlfriendshadpracticingthelatestdancesteps?AreyouaBabyBoomerwholovestheOldiesbuthasnoplacetodanceexceptyourkitchen?Comeboogietoyourfavoritesongsandwe’llsharesomememories.It’sjustthegirlsandwe’reallfriendshere…we’retheBoomers!MusicandlightingprovidedbyaDJ.

Location: Village of Bourbonnais Municipal CenterMin/Max: 25/100Age: 50+ years


St. Patrick’s Day Euchre Lunch Party!ComeenjoyaSt.Patrick’sDaylunchbeforeplayingEuchrewithfriendsattheBourbonnaisMunicipalCenter!Lunchwillbeservedfrom11:00a-12:00pfollowedbyaEuchreTournament.Nopartnerneeded,butwelcome!Prizeswillbeawarded.Thosewhohaven’tplayedinawhilegetoutofthehouseandcomejoinin!Ifyoulikeplayingcardsandmeetingnewpeoplethisistheactivityforyou.

Location: Village of Bourbonnais Municipal Center Max: 30 MaxAge: 50+ years

ID # GAME DAY TIME Prog. Fee/Res. Fee/ Active Pass451534-A 3/17 Tu 11:00a-12:15p $8/$6/$2

NEW!

BINGO (AP Discount)JoinuseachMondayafternoonforBingo!Theroomwillopenonehourearlytogiveyouanopportunitytoeatlunchorsocializewithfriends.Bingowillbeginat12:00p.m.Pre-registrationisnotrequired.PurchasetheActivePassandwaivethe$2.00dailyfeeyouwillstillpay.50centsperbingocardbuttheActivePasswillsaveyoumoneyinthelongrun!!Hopetoseeyouthere!

Location: Village of Bourbonnais Municipal CenterMin/Max: 15/45Age: 50+ years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident FeeNA ongoing M 12:00-2:00p $2/person,$0.50pergame

*quarterdonationfor16thgame White Fence Farm – Easter BlessingsEnjoyWhiteFenceFarmsfamouschickenfollowedbyanupliftingshow.JoinLoriMestasasshesingsandsharesaboutthewondersofEaster!Feesincludetransportation,lunch,tipandperformance!

Departure Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 15/45Age: 50+ years

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee451323-A 4/1 W 10:00a-4:00p $52/$48

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Register today for the 50+ Active Pass.

ThispassisthekeytogettingactiveandstayingactiveattheBourbonnaisTownshipParkDistrict.YourActivePassgivesyougreatprogramdiscounts,freeprogramsandfunseasonalactivities.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:•FreeCardPartiesandBINGO(M-Th)•FreeSummerSr.Picnic&othereventsthroughoutyear•$8.00BTPDGiftCard.Goodtowardstripsor seniorprograms.•SeasonalBrochureDiscounts•BirthdayTreat

YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE:•IndividualResident/$55-Non-Resident/$65•Couple(samehousehold)Resident-$80 Non-Resident-$90•Thispasswillsaveyoumoney!

$2.00discountonadmissiontotheExplorationStation®achildren’smuseumforActivePassholder(Pleaseshowcardfordiscount)

551004-F MARCH551004-G APRIL551004-H MAY

**RepresentstheextradiscountofferedforActivePassMembers

ACTIVEPASS50+

Dine-N-DashJointheBTPDforaneveningfulloffoodandadventure.Onceamonthwewillventureofftoadifferentrestaurant.Mealandgratuityarenotincludedinthefee.OurfirstvisitwilltakeustoPFChangs,TinleyPark,IL.OursecondvisitwilltakeustoTheLighthouseinCrownPoint,INandourthirdvisitwilltakeustoBenchwarmersinFairbury,IL.Youmustberegisteredatleastoneweekinadvance,soreservationsmaybemade.

Departure Location: Recreation StationMin/Max: 14/33Age: 50+ years

ID # DATE DAY TIME LOCATION Prog. Fee/Res. Fee Active Pass451007-A 3/11 W 4:30p P.F.Changs $12/$10/$2Discount

451007-B 4/8 W 4:30p TheLighthouse $12/$10/$2Discount

451007-C 5/13 W 4:30p Benchwarmers $12/$10/$2Discount

Card Parties (AP Discount)Areyousomeonewhoenjoysplayingcards?WellwehavejustthethingforyouhereattheBTPD!Comemeetwithyourfriendsandenjoyconversationandcoffee.AdifferentkindofcardgamewillbeplayedeachafternoononMonday(Pinochle)TuesdaysandThursdays(Euchre)Wednesdays(Canasta).Pleasefeelfreetobringinsnackstoshare.Allplayinglevelsarewelcomeandwewillteachnewpeoplehowtoplayorhelpthosewhohaven’tplayedinawhile!Getoutofthehouseandcomejoinin,ifyoulikeplayingcardsandmeetingnewpeoplethisistheactivityforyou.

Location: Village of Bourbonnais Municipal Center Max: 30 MaxAge: 50+ years

ID # GAME DAY TIME Prog. Fee/Res. Fee Active PassOngoing Pinochle M 12:00-3:15p $2/$1/Free

Ongoing Euchre Tu,Th 12:00-3:00p $2/$1/Free

Ongoing Canasta W 12:00-3:30p $2/$1/Free

Card location are subject to change on occasion, or cancellation may occur please check the Bourbonnais Township Park District Website www.btpd.org for updates or call (815)933-9905 to add your # to the Bourbonnais Township Park District Senior Phone List if you do not check the internet.

50+ Book ClubCallingallbookworms,comemakefriendsandgetlostinagreatbook.Thisbookclubisspecificallyforseniorsandwillmeetonthe3rdTuesdayofthemonth.Thefirstmeetingwillbeanintroductorymeetingtogetyouacquaintedwithyourgroup,andtointroduceandchoosethebooksyou’llbereadinganddiscussing.Whatagreatwaytogetoutofthehouseandrelaxwhilemeetingwithfriendsandmakingnewones.Thisisafreeprogrambutpre-registrationisrequired.

Location: Bourbonnais Public Library 250 w John Casey Rd. Min/Max: 3/12Age: 50+ years Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 10

ID # DATE DAY TIME Program Fee/ Resident Fee451009-A 3/17,4/21,5/19 Tu 10:00-11:00a FREE

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50+ FITNESS PROGRAMSSPRING 2015

The Bourbonnais Township Park District is now in network with Healthways to accept SilverSneakers® members for Classes at no cost to the SilverSneaker® eligible members!If you are not sure if you are SilverSneakers® eligible please call the number on your insurance card or come to one of the SilverSneakers® classes and the BTPD will check your eligibility to see if you qualify for this FREE membership.

Do you have your health insurance card in front of you? If so, then call 1-888-423-4632 (TTY: 711) to find out if your health plan offers SilverSneakers®.

Not eligible for SilverSneaker? No ProblemTheBourbonnaisTownshipParkDistrictisnowofferingavarietyofclassesMonday-Fridayandoffersamembershipthatcanworkforyoutokeepyoufitandhealthywithclassesguidedbyqualifiedexperiencedinstructorsthatwanttohelpkeepyouactiveorbecomeactive.Theywillworkwithyouwhateverfitnesslevelyouareat,sobeginnersorfitnessveterans,theBourbonnaisTownshipParkDistricthassomethingforYOU!

ID # CLASSES PROGRAM FEE

551005-A ANNUALREGISTRATION $35.00

551005-B 1month-unlimitedclasses $19.95

551005-C 3months-unlimitedclasses $58.00

551005-D 6months-unlimitedclasses $112.00

551005-E 1Year-unlimitedclasses $220.00/$35Reg.FeeWaived

SeNior Tai CHiThisclasswillconsistofTherapeuticTaiChi,Chairexercises,fullbodystretching,abasic9FormTaiChisetandQiGong.Allwithfocusonbalanceandmobility,withtimeforcontemplation.Thisclassisguaranteedtoleaveyoufeelingenergizedwithoutevenbreakingasweat.(ongoing)w, 11 - 11:45a

Silver SNeakerS CHair aeroBiCSMovetothemusicandexerciseinachairwithresistanceandlightweights.Exercisesaredesignedtoincreasemuscularstrength,rangeofmovementandactivitiesfordailyliving.Hand-heldweights,elastictubingwithhandlesareprovided.(ongoing)M, w, F 9:15 - 10:00a

SeNior STreTCHStretchandmeditateinachairinthisclasssimilartogentlePilates.Stretchandkeepupyourrangeofmotionsoyoucancontinueyoureverydaymotionandmobility,decreaseyourchanceofinjury,andimproveyourbalance.(ongoing)Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:00a

Silver SNeakerS ClaSSiCHavefunandmovetothemusicthroughavarietyofexercisesdesignedtoincreasemuscularstrength,rangeofmovementandactivitiesfordailyliving.Hand-heldweights,elastictubingwithhandlesandaSilverSneakersballareofferedforresistance.Achairisavailableifneededforseatedorstandingsupport.(Ongoing)M, w, F 10:00 - 11:00a

50+

fitSENIORHealth & FitnessCLASSES

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MONDAY TUESDAY wEDNESDAY ThURSDAY FRIDAY

7:30-8:15a walking Club 4/2-6/4

9:15-10:00a Silver Sneakers Senior Stretch Silver Sneakers Silver Sneakers Chair Aerobics 9:00-10:00a Chair Aerobics Chair Aerobics (ongoing) (ongoing) (ongoing) (ongoing)

10:00-11:00a Senior Aerobics Senior Aerobics Senior Aerobics Silver Sneakers Silver Sneakers Silver Sneakers Classic(ongoing) Classic(ongoing) Classic(ongoing)

gentle Yoga for 11:00a-12:00p Senior Tai Chi healthy Bones (ongoing) DatesTBA

2:30-3:15p The Starter Package 3/12-4/2

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geNTle yoga For HealTHy BoNeSMoveyourwholebodythroughacompleteseriesofseatedandstandingyogaposes.Chairsupportisofferedtosafelyperformavarietyofseatedandstandingposturesdesignedtoincreaseflexibility,balanceandrangeofmovement.Restorativebreathingexercisesandfinalrelaxationwillpromotestressreductionandmentalclarity.This class will run for 4 weeks. Dates TBA.

walkiNg ClUBGetoutsideandexercisewithaqualifiedinstructorthatwillguideyourworkoutandhelpmotivateyoutomeetyourownpersonalgoals.Comemeetfriendsandawalkingcoachtogetmovingandhavefun!Thursdays, 4/2 - 6/4, 7:30 - 8:15a

THe STarTer PaCkageThisclassisdesignedforthebeginnerthatisnewtoexerciseortheactiveadultthatwantstokeepuptheiractivelifestylebyexperiencingsomethingnew.EachweekwillbesomethingdifferentthatwillaccommodateallfitnesslevelsinlcudingRotatingChairPilates,ChairYoga,ChairTaichi,andChairaerobics.YourBloodPressurewillbemonitoredandallclasseswillbetaughtbyacertifiedexperiencedinstructorsoyouwillbesuretobeingoodhands. Thursdays, 3/12 - 4/2, 2:30 - 3:15p

I have carefully read the Waiver and Release of All Claims and Permission to Secure Treatment and understand that my signature below acknowledges same and is required in order to participate in Park District programs. Parental signature is required for participants under the age of 18 years.

Dated:________________________________

Signature:____________________________________________________

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MAIL TO: BTPD Registration459 N. Kennedy Drive • Bourbonnais, Illinois 60914 or fax to (815) 933 - 5468 with credit card information and signature

Please Print Legibly

How to Register: Register ONLINE at www.btpd.org. WALK-IN, and MAIL-IN registrations are accepted at the Recreation Station, Perry Farm House and Exploration Station. Registration by phone is not accepted. Full payment is due at the time of registration. It is advised to register early because of limited space. If a program fills, interested participants will be placed on a waiting list and every effort will be made to accommodate that request. Cancellations must be received at least 48 hours before the start of each session in order to receive a refund. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Last Name First Name Cell Phone # Home Telephone #

Street Address City Zip Work Telephone #

E - mail Address Emergency Contact Name & Telephone #

Participant’s Name Age Birth Date Gender Program Name Program # Shirt Size Fee

Do you need any special accommodations? q Yes q No

Total Paid #: Accepted by: Date Entered: Family ID#:

Manner of payment: Check #: Cash: CC#: MasterCard or VISA

Cardholder’s Signature: __________________________________________Exp. Date: ________________ 3 Digit Code _______ Receipt #: ___________________

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND PERMISSION TO SECURE TREATMENT** Please read this form carefully and be aware in registering yourself or your minor child(ren)/wards for participation in any programs of the Bourbonnais Township Park District, you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you or your child(ren)/wards might sustain arising therefrom and also giving permission to secure treatment for any said injuries. I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in the programs, and I agree to assume the sole and full risk of any injuries, damages or losses regardless of severity which I or my minor child(ren)/wards may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with or associated with any such programs. I agree to waive and relinquish any and all claims I, or my minor child(ren)/wards, may have against the Bourbonnais Township Park District and its officers, agents, servants and employees as a result of participating in the programs. I do hereby fully release and discharge the Bourbonnais Township Park District and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages or losses which I, or my minor child(ren)/wards, may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child(ren)/wards and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the programs. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless and defend, at my sole expense, the Bourbonnais Township Park District and its officers, agents, servants and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries,

damages or losses sustained by me or my minor child(ren)/wards arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with the activities of the programs. In the event of any emergency, I authorize the Bourbonnais Township Park District representatives to secure from any licensed hospital, physician and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary by them for the immediate care of me or my child(ren)/wards, and I agree that I will be solely responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered with no right to recovery, having waived my right to same from the Bourbonnais Township Park District, its representatives, or its insurance provider. I have read and fully understand the details of the programs and agree to abide by this Waiver and Release of All Claims and Permission to Secure Treatment.

Registration . . . ONLINE at www.btpd.org

REGISTRATIONSPRING 2015

Be A Premier VounteerTheBourbonnaisTownshipParkDistrictneedsyoutoshareyourtimeandtalents.Bydoingsoyouwillmeetgreatpeople,enjoytheoutdoors,makeadifferenceinthecommunity,andhavefun!Getstartedtoday!Filloutthevolunteerinterestformbelowandreturnitto:PremierVolunteerProgram,459N.KennedyDr.,Bourbonnais,Illinois60914.

NAME:_____________________________________________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________

CITY:_______________________________________________________

PHONE#_______________________CELL#______________________

E-MAIL: ___________________________________________________

Areyouunder18yearsofage?YESNO

Iaminterestedinvolunteeringwiththefollowingagegroups.Please check all that apply:PreschoolYouthTeensAdultsSeniorsAny

Please indicate your areas of interest:

CHILDREN’SEVENTS/PROGRAMS

SENIOREVENTS/PROGRAM

WILLOWHAVENNATURECENTER

GARDENING/FLOWERBEDS

PERRYFARMLIVINGHISTORY

TEENEVENTS/PROGRAMS

SPECIALEVENTS

PARKS/TRAILS/PRAIRIES

EXPLORATIONSSTATION...achildren’smuseum

OTHERS_________________________________________________

Please indicate your desired level of involvement:

Occasional

Ongoing

Seasonal

Please list any talents, interests, or experience (optional):

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

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4 WAYS TO

RegisterREGISTER EARLY!Registrationsareprocessedonafirst-come-first-servebasis.Pleaseregisterearly-programsfillquickly.

1) ONLINE.Thefastestwaytoregisterforyourfavoriteprogramisonlineatwww.btpd.org. Clickontheregistrationlinkandfollowthesteps.

2) WALK-IN.Stopinandregisteratanyofourfacilities.TheRecreationStation,PerryFarmHouse,andExplorationStationwillbehappytotakeyourregistration.Checkhoursofoperation-hoursvarybyfacility.

3) MAIL-IN.Youcanmailyourcompletedregistrationformandpaymentto:

BTPD Registration459 N. Kennedy DriveBourbonnais, IL 60914

Paymentsmaybemadebycheckorcreditcard.MasterCard,VisaandChecksareaccepted.Make checks payable to BTPD.

4) FAX.Faxyourcompletedregistrationformwithcreditcardinformationto815-933-5468.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL815-933-9905. SORRY, PhONE-IN REgISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE.

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Check out the Exploration Station!PALEONTOLOgY • LITTLE SQUIRES TODDLER AREA • ILLUMINATIONwRECK RESORT AUTO REPAIR CENTER • ShOP-A-LOT MARKETLICKETY SPLIT SODA ShOP & DINER • INVENTION CENTERPOSTAL OFFICE • EXPLOR-A-LOT CASTLE • UP, UP, & AwAY• LOCATED ON PERRY FARM PARK 1095W.PerrySt.•Bourbonnais,IL60914 Phone:815-933-9905Ext.3

• EXPLORATION STATION hOURS: ClosedMondays,SeptemberthroughMay Tuesday-Saturday:10:00AM-5:00PM Sunday:1:00-5:00PM

• OPEN: Mondays,March2,March30andApril6

• CLOSED: Sunday,April5andMonday,May26

• DAILY ADMISSION RATES ExplorationStationMembers:FREE $7.00perperson(pricessubjecttochange) LiveAnimalRoom:$1.00perpersonBourbonnaisTwp.residentsreceivea$2.00offadmissiondiscount.Childrenmustbeaccompaniedbyapaidmuseumattendee18yearsorolder.Adultvisitorsmustbeaccompaniedbyapaidchild.Registrationatthefrontdeskisrequiredforallmuseumvisitors.AdultvisitorsmustshowphotoIDuponadmittance.BTPDstaffhastherighttorefuseentryintothemuseum.

ChECK OUT btpd.org for information on:• Memberships• Birthday Parties & Rentals• group Visits and More!

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DOG DAY AFTERNOONMay 17, 2015 • Perry Farm Park

10:00a to 2:00p©2015 Bourbonnais Township Park District

The Park District knows how important dogs are to their families and this special event is just for them. Booths will be filled withexpertswhowillbeavailabletoanswerallyourquestionsaboutyour canines. Prizes, raffles,freegifts,anddoggie treatsofall kinds will be on hand foryourpooch.Joininthegamesandactivitiesofallsortsforyouandyourdogtoparticipate in.Don’t forget to participate insome of our event favoritessuch as the Doggie CostumeContest, Best Trick Contest, &Doggie Treat Hunt. Park leashlawwillbestrictlyenforced.

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME. $2 per person • DOGS FREE!

2015 Spring Program Guide

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pm recreation station

kennedy drive bourbonnais

w road bourbonnais

pm exploration station

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diamond point park