Blue Island Park District

Youth

Infant Toddler Music

Join us for a lively session of music, fun and games.
This class will stimulate the imagination and creativity
of both parent and child.

Dates: Mondays
Session C: July 19 – August 23
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Ages: 6 months – 4 years old
Location: Centennial Field House
Instructor: Candy Heitner
Price: $25/Resident $30/Non-resident
Program #: 110004

Infant Toddler Music

Join us for a lively session of music, fun and games for
parents and children 6 months through 3 years old.
This class will stimulate the imagination and creativity
of both parent and child. infant toddler music

Dates: Saturdays
Session C: July 24 – Aug 28
Time: 9:30am – 10:30am
Ages: 6 months – 4 years old
Location: Centennial Field House
Instructor: Anna Stange
Price: $25/Resident $30/Non-resident
Program #: 110001

Making Music!

Making Music is easy in this highly interactive and
hands-on workshop. Anna will lead students as they
make and play modern folk instruments, sing songs
and do a little dancing. We’ll make and play drums,
shakers, tambourines and more! This class will have
a multi-cultural flavor focusing on folk instruments
from around the world. All materials provided.

Dates: Saturdays
Session C: July 24 – Aug 28
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Ages: 4-9
Location: Centennial Field House
Instructor: Anna Stange
Price: $30/Resident $40/Non-resident
Program #: 190001

Yoga for Youngins

Join us for an imaginative hour of flexibility, focus, and
coordination. We will be combining yoga and basic
tumbling while exploring different areas of Memorial
Park (both outside and inside – weather permitting).
This class runs during All About Dinosaurs so that all
children 10 & Under will have something to do! childrens yoga

Dates: Wednesdays
Session B: July 14 – August 18
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Ages: 3-8
Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall
Instructor: Amber Blouin
Price: $25/Resident $30/Non-resident
Program # 115001

All About Dinosaurs!

Journey back in time and learn all about dinosaurs
through crafts, movies and games. This class runs
during Yoga for Youngins so all of the kids 10 &
Under will have something to do! dino

Dates: Wednesdays
Session B: July 14 – August 18
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Ages: 4-10
Location: Memorial Park Lower Level
Instructor: Alanna Flack
Price: $20/Resident $25/Non-resident
Program # 164001

Boxing Boot Camp

Take a boxing boot camp with a professional
boxing trainer! Learn the skill sets needed to
compete or just take in a good workout! We will
work on punching, timing, movement, balance
and stance through upper-body cardio,
mitt training, jumping rope. The last day of each boxing session we will travel to Don the Bombs gym and
practice in a real ring! Instructors also have 20+ years experience working with the hearing impaired.

Dates: Wednesdays
Session C: July 21 – Aug 18
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Ages: 8 & Up
Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall
Instructor: Don “the Bomb” Bester
Price: $60/Resident $75/Non-resident
Program # 125001

Hip Hop

Victor Rodriguez, alumnae of Blue Island’s very own
Cardinal Dance Team will teach you the latest
street-style dance trends. Dancers will explore
breakdancing, isolations and pop/lock combinations, just to name a few. Victor also mixes his own music
which will make for a unique dance experience.

Dates: Tuesdays
Session B: July 13 – August 10
Session C: August 24 – September 21
Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Ages: 8-16
Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall
Instructor: Victor Rodriguez
Price: $20/Resident $25/Non-resident
Program # 120002

Mexican Folkloric Dance

Mexican Folkloric Dance motivates us to learn
about Mexican culture through dance, music and
customs. This is an opportunity to explore and
experience a beautiful expressive dance form.

Dates: Thursdays
Session C: June 10 – July 22 (No class June 24)
Session D: July 29 – September 9
Time: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Memorial Park Field House
Instructor: Maria Almazan
Price: $15/Resident $20/Non-resident
Program # 120001

CPR/AED/FIRST-AID/CHILD INFANT

Be a lifesaver! Learn essential life saving tools in this four
hour, one day class. Choose between March or August.
Leave this course with your 2-year certification from the
American Heart Association.

Dates Tuesday
Session B: August 24
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: 9 & Up
Location: Memorial Park Middle Room
Instructor: Kris Corless
Price: $35/Resident $45/Non-resident
Program # 161002

Blue Island Bicycle Club

The Bicycle Club always has a plethora of events going on! Join the club and drop in to many of their exciting
events! All ages and skill levels encouraged to check out the latest happenings. For more information visit their
website at www.bibc.us or call Jane Healy at 388-8662.

Upcoming Events: Whistler Woods Earth Day & Brush Cutting Clean-Up, Weekly Family Rides–Bike Week, Bad Girlz
Biking…Just to name a few!

Build-a-Kite!

Come out to the Memorial Park Field house and meet up to build
and decorate your very own kite. This is a perfect
family activity. All ages welcome! Rain or Shine.

Price: $8/Kite
Program # 106002

Game On!

Play video games on the Wii and X-Box 360 as well as
various board games. There will be tournaments, prizes
and plenty of challenging opponents.

Dates: Fridays
Session D: August 20 – September10
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Ages: 10 yrs & up
Location: Memorial Park Middle Room
Instructor: Will Cazares
Price: $10/Resident $20/Non-resident

Program # 160016

Community Gardening

Cultivate your own organic garden! Designated areas
will be given to participants to create and maintain
their very own garden. Anna Stange and guest speakers
will teach composting, seed starting, organic growing,
harvesting and seed saving. Learn and spread the word
of good nutrition and sustainability practices. Gardeners
can also access their gardens during pool hours.

Dates: Mondays
Session A: April 5 – August 30 (No class May 31 & July 5)
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Memorial Park
Instructor: Anna Stange & Guest Speakers
Price: $20/Resident $30/Non-resident
Program # 163001

3-2-1 BLAST OFF!

Come out for this 2-class event where you can build
your own Rocket and then a week later launch it on
the Memorial Park Football Field! Advanced Rockets
available upon request for the experienced rocket
builder!

Dates: Saturdays
Session A: July 17 & July 24
Session B: August 7 & August 14
Time: 3:00 (allow 2 hours for 1st class)
Ages: All ages – families encouraged!
Location: Memorial Park Middle Room
Price: $10/Resident $/15 Non-resident
Program # 106001