Fall 2009 Programs

  - Sports Programming

  - Creative Programming

  - Performing Arts Programming

  - Scouting Programming

Summer 2009 Programs

  - Sports Programming

  - Creative Programming

  - Theater Programming

  - Summer Programming

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League Information

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Join us for our exciting 6-week summer class sessions at The Menomonee Club Drucker Center. All classes run June 22 - August 1, except where noted.

Summer Session Classes

Soccer Class  - register online

Grades: SK-6 (grade of child in Fall 2009)

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, as well as coaching soccer on 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.

Monday  4:30-5:30pm  Grades: SK-1 
Monday  4:30-5:30pm  Grades: 2-6 

Member/Non-Member: $90/$130
Location:  Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Summer Dance Explosion  - register online

Grades: JK-8 (grade of child in Fall 2009)

Come dance with us in all kinds of new ways! Have fun each week when you learn an exciting brand new dance from the great dancers of Thodos Dance Chicago.  From jazzing it up on Broadway to ballet, you can hip-hop one week and pirouette into the next.  Each week is dedicated to learning a different and fun dance to show off at the end of the day.  Age and skill appropriate groupings.  Don’t miss it!

Tuesday  4:30-5:30pm Grades: JK-SK
Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm  Grades: 1-2 
Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm Grades: 3-8 

Member/Non-Member: $90/$130

Judo  - register online

Grades: JK-8 (grade of child in Fall 2009)

Learn the classic Japanese Olympic sport as we teach it with a modern twist.  Our supportive staff will help you develop self-confidence, self-discipline, coordination, and agility.  Taught by Sensei Brett Wolf.

Tuesday  4:30-5:30pm  Grades: JK-8 
Member/Non-Member: $90/$130

Taekwondo  - register online

Grades: SK-8 (grade of child in Fall 2009)

This action-packed class features the secret arts and awesome techniques of Taekwondo, a Korean martial art.  An Olympic sport utilizing blocks, kicks, and punches, Taekwondo also develops control and self-discipline.  Taught by Grand Master Kidd.

Wednesday  4:30-5:30pm  Grades: SK-8 
Member/Non-Member: $90/$130
Location:  Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Fencing Club 5-Week Program

Ages: 8-12

Please note, fencing class runs 5 weeks from June 22 to August 1; there will be no class the week of July 6-12.

This class 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 Hantov competed in the 2000 Olympic Games and won a Bronze medal at the 2001 World Cup (England) in the Modern Pentathlon. Tsanko 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. Tsanko 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.
For more information visit www.windycityfencing.com

Wednesday Beginner
6:00-7:00 pm
Ages: 8-12
Member/Non-Member:  $90/$130
Location: Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Friday Beginner
5:30-6:30 pm
Ages: 8-12
Member/Non-Member:  $90/$130
Location: Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Saturday Beginner
9:00-10:00 am
Ages: 8-12
Member/Non-Member:  $90/$130

Location:  Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

The Menomonee Fencing Team  - register online

Ages: 8-18

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. See bio under Fencing Club for information on Tsanko! 
Instructor approval is needed for all advanced classes. Join one of three levels.

Gold Team
Ages:  13-18
Member/Non-Member: $300/$325 per month
Practices:  Practice 5 out of 5 days

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 11:30am-1:30 pm
Location: Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Silver Team
Ages: 10-12
Member/Non-Member: $250/$275 per month
Practices: Practice 3 out of 4 days

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, 1535 N. Dayton

Bronze Team
Ages: 8-10
Member/Non-Member: $150/$175 per month
Practices: Practice 2 out of 3 days

Monday 4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday 5:00-6:00 pm
Thursday 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Silver Fencing Team Practice Day
Ages:10-12
Member/Non-Member: $100/$140
Includes 1 practice per week (except Saturdays)
See Silver Team Practice Schedule
Location: Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Gold Fencing Team Practice Day
Ages: 13-18
Member/Non-Member: $120/$160
Includes 1 practice per week (except Saturdays)
See Gold Team Practice Schedule
Location: Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

Chess Acadamy  - register online

Grades: SK-8 (grade of child in Fall 2009)

Students will learn how to play or master their techniques by world-renowned chess coaches.  Master cool openings, mid-games (with all the pins), double attacks, endgames and other fun things…even a bughouse and a tournament!  Taught by Chess Wizards experts.

Wednesday  4:30-5:30pm  Grades: SK-8 
Member/Non-Member: $120/$160
Location:  Drucker Center, 1535 N. Dayton

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 five 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’ Kickers website at www.lilkickers.com/chicago

Location:  Waveland Park