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Fling Into Spring with the Park District!

You're My Superhero

April 5, 6:30-8:30 pm

Sullivan Community Center

Dress as your favorite superhero at this event for boys, and their favorite female role model. Bring your mom, grandmother, aunt, or other special person who 18+ years. There will be music, dancing, games, and ice cream to end the night! 3-11 years

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Jr. NBA Skills Challenge

April 10, 4-6:30 pm

Sullivan Community Center

Boys and girls have the opportunity to improve upon and showcase their fitness through five fundamental basketball skills: shooting, lay-ups, dribbling, passing, and defense. Boys and girls compete separately in two different age groups: 11U and 13U. 6-13 years

FREE! REGISTER 

Flick 'N Float

April 13, 6-9 pm

Lakeview Fitness

Lights…Camera…Float! Watch the poolside movie, Disney’s Strange World, in the indoor pool at Lakeview Fitness. Please use only the Park District provided flotation tubes during the movie. All attendees pay admission.

2+ Years

REGISTER Flick 'N Float

Mommy and Me Time Floral Arrangement

April 20, 10:30 am-12 pm

Sullivan Community Center

Make your own beautiful floral arrangement! This project is a spring garden mix with added butterfly accessories. 12+ Years. Taught by Kim Biestek, The Blooming Traveler.

REGISTER Mommy & Me

Loop the Lakes 5K Run/Walk

April 27, 9-11 am

The USA Track & Field Certified course winds through Century Park. Runners and walkers can enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of nature as they loop around Big and Little Bear Lakes. 6+ yrs

Learn More & REGISTER

FREE! Family Kite Fly

April 27, 11 am-1 pm

Century Park

Circle the skies high above Century Park flying a kite! This free family event supports the Illinois Assn. of Park Districts’ “Flying 4 Kids” Program. Bring your own kite or purchase one at the event for $10. 

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SCHOOL NEWS Park District programs held in Hawthorn School District 73 classrooms.

April 16 Registration begins for the PALS Before & After School Program for the 2024/2025 school year. Learn More


Apr 22-May 24 Spring session After School Enrichment Programs: Chess, Cooking, Drawing, and Science. Learn More and REGISTER

REGISTER TODAY for April classes!

View our Winter/Spring Program Guide for all spring programs. The Summer Program Guide will be available online April 16, and mailed to residents the week of April 16.

Adult Co-Rec Volleyball Apr 3-May 29 W 7-9 pm REGISTER or Apr 7-May 19 Su 12:30-2:30 pm REGISTER

Play informal volleyball! Players are randomly grouped to form teams each week. A supervisor is on-site to ensure equal opportunity to play. 18+ Years


April 15 Registration deadline for Adult Softball Leagues


Apr 1-May 6 Youth Co-ed Volleyball M 6:30-7:30 pm REGISTER Students learn the basics of volleyball through drills and exercises that focus on passing, setting, hitting, and serving. All skill levels are welcome. 9-13 Years


Apr 5-May 10 Beginning Ballroom Dance F 7:30-8:30 pm REGISTER (couple) In this class, we will focus on the basics of Swing and Hustle. The class will be customized to meet the needs of the students. Partners are required. 18+ Years


April 6 Soccer Shots Free Fun Day Sa 9-11 am Learn More and REGISTER

Introduce your child to 3 new soccer programs for ages 2-8 years! These one-day programs are free, but registration is required to attend.


April Classes Basic Ice Skating various days Learn More and REGISTER

Learn the fundamentals of skating and basic skills, such as forward stroking, forward swizzles, snowplow stops, backward skating, and backward gliding. 6-17 Years


Apr 11-May16 Adult Tap/Non-Recital Th 8:15-9 pm REGISTER Learn the basics of tap. New and experienced dancers are welcome. 16+ Years


April 11 Intro to Bead Stringing/Jewelry Making Th 6:30-8 pm REGISTER Learn the basics of beading to create your own necklace or bracelet. 18+ Years


Apr 13-June 1 Soccer Shots Classic Sa 9:45-10:25 am REGISTER Basic soccer skills are taught including dribbling, passing, and shooting while introducing game play in scrimmages. Class includes a Soccer Shots jersey. 3-5 Years


Apr 13-June 1 Soccer Shots Premier Sa 10:40-11:25 am REGISTER Individual skills, fitness, and sportsmanship, are emphasized providing kids to be challenged in a team setting with scrimmages. Class includes a jersey. 5-8 Years


Apr 15-May 1 Triple Threat Junior Skills Training M,W 4:30-5:15 pm REGISTER

This clinic breaks kids into age and skill-appropriate groups while working

on ball handling, passing, shooting, lay-ups, and defense. 5-7 Years


April 16 Self Defense - Jeet Kune Do Tu 6-7 pm REGISTER This class focuses on functional, practical self-defense training that prepares you for realistic situations. Learn to strike, block and move with confidence. 8+ Years.


4/21-5/26 Ultimate Ninjas Obstacle Course Racing for Beg Su 9-9:50 am REGISTER Tackle various obstacles seen on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior. Students learn how to

approach new challenges safely while having fun. 6-12 Years


April 22 Earth Day, M 4:30-6:30 pm Century Park Pavilion FREE!

Celebrate Earth Day with the Park District for an afternoon of activities and education at the Century Park Pavilion. All ages are welcome. No registration is necessary.


April 23 Caring For Children Babysitting Program Tu 4-8:30 pm REGISTER

New babysitters, 10-14 years old, learn to recognize and respond to emergency and non-emergency situations that could arise while taking care of younger children.


Apr 24-May 22 Drawing with Young Rembrandts W 5:30-6:15 pm REGISTER This class has innovative guided instruction, topics that kids love, and instructors that know how to teach young artists. 6-13 Years


Apr 24-May 22 STEAM-STEAM W 6-7 pm REGISTER Students learn elements of science, art, and math in a hands-on, action-packed class! Students conduct experiments, play games, and unlock their creativity. 5-12 Years


Apr 25-May 23 Chess Scholars Th 6-7 pm REGISTER

Participants must register for a Tryout Time Slot. Tryouts are approximately 20 minutes.


Apr 25-6/13 Beginner Fencing 7-8 pm REGISTER or 4/26-6/14 4:30-6 pm REGISTER

Fencers learn strategy, and to be quick thinking with determination. Equipment is provided. 9-15 Years

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