Spring 2010 Programs

  - Sports Programming

  - Creative Programming

  - Performing Arts Programming

  - Day School Programming

  - Scouting Programming

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League Information

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Boys’ Baseball Leagues and Girls’ Softball Leagues
Grades: 3-6 - register online

An exciting new format for your busy schedules. Leagues will be divided into three divisions: Grades 3-4 & Grades 5-6 for the boys and Grades 4-6 for the girls. Players will all start with two weeks of skills clinics taught on Saturday afternoons by local professional coaches at BASH Academy located at 2617 W. Fletcher. Following the skills clinic, a nine-game season will begin. The first game will be on April 24th. Games will be mostly on Saturdays but will include three weekday afternoon games to complete the season. The last game will take place on June 12th. Games will be played at one of the lakefront parks. Occasional individual team practices may be called by your coaches but regular practice days are not assigned. Volunteer coaches needed, please call Gary or Erica at (312) 664-4631.

All teams will make the playoffs. Saturday games will be at 3:00 or 4:45 pm and weekday games will start at 4:15 pm.

BSB-601 Boys’ Saturday Baseball
Grades: 3-4
Member/Non-Member: $220/$260
Location: TBA

BSB-602 Boys’ Saturday Baseball
Grades: 5-6
Member/Non-Member: $220/$260
Location: TBA

BSB-603 Girls’ Saturday Softball
Grades: 4-6
Member/Non-Member: $220/$260
Location: TBA

No games on Memorial Day Weekend (May 29-31).

Junior Girls’ Softball | Grades: 1-3 - register online

Girls learn the basics of 12” softball during three weeks of skills training. Players are then assigned to a team to begin their game schedule. The emphasis is on skill enhancement through playing and fun! This 90-minute program meets once a week. Menomonee staff coaches.

BSB-501 Friday
4:00-5:30 pm
Grades: 1-3
Member/Non-Member: $200/$240
Location: Waveland Park

Junior Boys’ Baseball | Grades: 1-2 - register online

Kids begin with three weeks of skills training. Players are then assigned to a team to begin their games schedule. The emphasis is on skill enhancement through playing and fun! Coach- pitched, safety balls used. This 90-minute program meets once a week. Menomonee staff coaches.

BSB-201 Tuesday
4:00-5:30 pm
Grades: 1-2
Member/Non-Member: $200/$240
Location: Waveland Park

BSB-301 Wednesday
4:00-5:30 pm
Grades: 1-2
Member/Non-Member: $200/$240
Location: Waveland Park

BSB-401 Thursday
4:00-5:30 pm
Grades: 1-2
Member/Non-member: $200/$240
Location: Waveland Park

Co-ed T-Ball | Grade: SK

Please join us in a special offering for young baseball enthusiasts. Fun and sportsmanship will be emphasized by our experienced Menomonee coaching staff. The first three weeks of this league are devoted to skills and drills. During the fourth week each child is placed on a team for six weeks of exciting team play. Don’t miss this fun program!

BSB-101 Monday
4:00-5:00 pm
Grade: SK
Member/Non-Member: $165/$205
Location: Waveland Park

Basketball Game Time | Grades: 1-6 - register online

Calling all basketball nuts! Each week, players will practice basketball skills, pick new teams, and play supervised, grade-appropriate games. Great fun for aspiring hoopsters. Participants will be divided into age-appropriate groups.

BSK-201 Tuesday-Boys
4:30-5:30 pm
Grades: 3-6
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center
BSK-401 Thursday-Girls
4:30–5:30 pm
Grades: 1-6
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center
BSK-501 Friday-Boys
4:30–5:30 pm
Grades: 1-2
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

One-on-One Little Hoopers
Youth Basketball | Ages: 3-5

One-on-One’s dedicated instructors will conduct weekly 45-minute clinics as an introduction to basketball and physical fitness for you and your children. Classes will be adult interactive as participants learn the fundamentals of the sport with an emphasis on dribbling and ball handling. Classes will include basic footwork and hand-eye coordination drills and games, as well as learning the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. For more information or to register for a class visit the website at www.1on1basketball.com.

Lil Sluggers | Ages: 2-6

Lil Sluggers is a child development program created to introduce children ages 2-6 to the game of baseball. Classes develop important baseball skills such as throwing, catching, hitting, and base running. Developmentally appropriate equipment and games are used to teach your child the game in a fun, exciting, and positive environment. Teamwork, cooperation and good listening skills are also introduced and developed over the course of each session. Call to register at (312) 945-1585 or visit www.lilsluggerschicago.com.

Indoor Soccer | Ages: U-8 (age 8 and under) - register online

Come join Edgars Legzdins for some soccer fun. Edgars will teach boys and girls the “ins and outs” of soccer. Individual skill training is enhanced through sportsmanship and teamwork concepts. Edgars has been playing soccer all his life, including club and overseas teams, and has coached soccer at the high school level. Edgars has trained U8, U9 and U13 boys and girls teams with the Pegasus Soccer Club in Deerfield and the Northbrook FC soccer club. Shin guards are recommended for this class.

SOC-101 Monday
4:00–5:00 pm
Ages: 6-8
Member/Non-Member: $140/$180
Location: Drucker Center

SOC-401 Thursday
3:45-4:30 pm
Ages: 5-6
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

Lil’ Kickers Soccer for Kids
Ages: 18 months-5 years

Lil’ Kickers is a non-competitive, introductory soccer and movement skills program for boys and girls ages 18 months to 5 years. In Lil’ Kickers we don’t just teach soccer to kids, but use soccer to teach kids about teamwork and cooperation. Lil’ Kickers is the ultimate child development program. For more information or to register for a class visit the Lil Kicker’s website at www.chitownfutbol.com

Girls Running Club - register online

Grades: 3-6
This is a great program to foster a sense of strength for girls! Running Club is about more than just running; it’s a wonderful way to make new friends, learn basic running techniques together, and enjoy the bonding spirit of running. The program is designed to assist girls who have goals of running a 5K race or simply weekend fun-running.

SPO-301 Wednesday
4:00-5:00 pm
Grades: 3-6
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Waveland Park

Judo | Grades: JK & Up - register online

Learn the classic Japanese Olympic sport as we teach it - with a modern twist. Our supportive staff will help kids develop self-confidence, self-discipline, coordination and agility. Our successful program has been recognized by the United States Judo Federation for excellence in teaching and has produced many recent local, regional, national and international champions. Taught by Sensei Brett Wolf, a former national champion with over 20 years of experience. Returning students must check with Sensei for class level.

JUD-101 Monday Pre-Judo
1:30–2:30 pm
Grades: JK-SK
Member/Non-Member: $140/$180
Location: Drucker Center

JUD-102 Monday Beginner/Intermediate
3:45–4:45 pm
Grades: SK & Up
Member/Non-Member: $140/$180
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-103 Monday Advanced
4:45–6:15 pm
Grades: 2 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $150/$190
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-201 Tuesday Beginner/Intermediate
3:30–4:30 pm
Grades: SK & Up
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-202 Tuesday Advanced
4:30–6:00 pm
Grades: 2 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $170/$210
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-301 Wednesday Pre-Judo
10:00-11:00 am
Grades: JK-SK
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

JUD-401 Thursday Intermediate
3:30–4:30 pm
Grades: 1 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-402 Thursday Beginner
4:30–5:30 pm
Grades: SK & Up
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-501 Friday Beginner
3:30–4:30 pm
Grades: SK & Up
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-502 Friday Intermediate/Advanced
4:30–6:00 pm
Grades: 1 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $170/$210
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

JUD-601 Saturday Intermediate/Advanced
3:00–5:00 pm
Grades: 1 & Up
Member/Non-Member: $185/$225
Location: Drucker Center

Tumbling | Grades: JK–6 - register online

Tumbling helps your child develop balance, coordination, and many other motor skills. Join this class to increase your flexibility while flip-flopping your way to a fun time!

SPO-302 Wednesday
4:00–5:00 pm
Grades: JK–3
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

SPO-303 Wednesday
5:00–6:00 pm
Grades: 1–6
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Old Town Triangle Building

The Menomonee Club Fencing Team
Ages: 8-18 - register online

The Menomonee Club Fencing Team provides an intensive fencing experience that will grow skills quickly. The team classes are fun and educational with games, drills and a lot of fencing! This program is designed to provide students with training programs and private lessons to prepare them for national-level competition. Taught by Tsanko Hantov and Windy City Fencing.

FEN-801 Gold Team
Ages: 13-18
Member/Non-Member: $300/$325 per month
Practices: Practice 5 out of 5 days
Practices: Monday 7:00-9:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm
Thursday 7:00-9:00 pm
Friday 6:30-9:00 pm
(gold open to all fencers)
Saturdays 11:30 am-1:30 pm
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-802 Silver Team
Ages: 10-12
Member/Non-Member: $250/$275 per month
Practices: Practice 3 out of 4 days
Practices: Monday 5:30-7:00 pm
Tuesday 6:00-7:30 pm
Thursday 5:30-7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00-11:30 am
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-803 Bronze Team
Ages: 8-10
Member/Non-Member: $150/$175 per month
Practices: Practice 2 out of 3 days
Practices: Monday 4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-804 Intermediate Fencing
Ages: 10-12
Member/Non-Member: $190/$230
Includes 1 practice per week (except Saturdays)
See Silver Team Practice Schedule
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-805 Advanced Fencing
Ages: 13-18
Member/Non-Member: $210/$250
Includes 1 practice per week (except Saturdays)
See Gold Team Practice Schedule
Location: Drucker Center

Fencing Club | Ages: 8-Adult - register online

These classes will provide a great introduction to fencing and a forum for more advanced training. We’ll make this class fun as well as educational. Taught by Tsanko Hantov and Windy City Fencing. Tsanko competed in the 2000 Olympic Games and won a Bronze medal at the 2001 World Cup (England) in the Modern Pentathlon. He was a National Senior Champion in 1998 and a National Junior Champion in 1995 and 1996 men’s epee in Bulgaria. Tsanko has coached fencing for more than seven years, and has extensive experience training fencers at all levels. He has been the head coach at Windy City Fencing since 2005. He is a graduate of the National Sports Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria and is now the owner of Windy City Fencing, Inc. Instructor approval is needed for all advanced classes. For more information visit www.windycityfencing.com

FEN-203 Tuesday (Adults)
7:30-9:00 pm
Ages: Adult
Member/Non-Member: $235
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-301 Wednesday Beginner
6:00-7:00 pm
Ages: 8-12
Member/Non-Member: $170/$210
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-501 Friday Beginner
5:30-6:30 pm
Ages: 8-12
Member/Non-Member: $170/$210
Location: Drucker Center

FEN-601 Saturday Beginner
9:00-10:00 am
Ages: 8-12
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

Taekwondo | Ages: 3 and Up - register online

These action-packed classes feature the secret arts and awesome techniques of Taekwondo (a Korean martial art). An Olympic sport utilizing exciting blocks, kicks, and punches, Taekwondo also develops control and self-discipline. Taekwondo teaches techniques that can be used for both self-defense and competition. Students will be instructed by Grand Master Kidd, who is a certified and licensed instructor by the United States Taekwondo Union and holds a sixth degree black belt (World Taekwondo Federation). Grand Master Kidd is the highest ranked non-Korean martial artist in Illinois, and has over 20 years teaching experience. It is recommended, but not required, for students to take classes twice weekly.

TAE-301 Wednesday
4:00-5:00 pm
Grades: 1-8
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

TAE-403 Thursday
4:00-5:00 pm
Grades: 1-8
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

TAE-404 Thursday Advanced
5:15-6:00 pm
Grades: 1-8
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

TAE-501 Friday Little Ninjas
3:30-4:00 pm
Ages: 3-5
Member/Non-member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

TAE-502 Friday
4:00-5:00 pm
Grades:1-8
Member/Non-Member: $155/$195
Location: Drucker Center

“Old Skool” Allstars | Grades: 1–6 - register online

Join J.B. Schuck for his exciting new program. He will teach the (fun)-damentals of classic retro games such as dodgeball, kickball, whiffle-ball and more. This class is great fun for everyone! Don’t miss out on it! Sign up today for the classic sports everyone loves to play. Kids will be placed in age appropriate groups.

SPO-502 Friday
6:30–8:30 pm*
Grades: 1–3; 4–6
Member/Non-Member: $255/$295
Location: Drucker Center

*It’s never too late to be an Old Skool Allstar. Come to the Friday or Saturday late night class and enjoy retro fun into the evening hours. Friday and Saturday night classes have more game time and an extra special “end of session” pizza and ice cream bash. So don’t delay, sign up today!

Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Ages: 7-17 yrs youth with physical disabilities

RIC Caring for kids provides year-round adaptive sports and recreation programs including two 4-week summer camps for youth ages 7-17 specifically with physical disabilities. Caring for Kids also offers weekly Sunday yoga and karate classes at the Drucker center through Yoga for the Special Child and thousand wave Martial Arts and Self-Defense Center. For more information and registration, visit www.ric.org or contact 312-238-5001.