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Unplug Illinois Day
Give your cell phone and gaming system a break and join the Plainfield Park District 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday at Bott Park for activities that will connect you with nature and unplug from electronic technology. No registration is necessary.
Activities include:
- Scavenger Hunt
- Water balloon toss
- Hula Hoop competition
- Beanbag toss
- Large Jenga
- Connect 4
- Crafts
- Music
- Giveaways
- Kite Fly (FREE kites to first 50 participants)
- And more!
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Movie in the Park
Bring a chair, blanket, some snacks and do not forget the family for a night out under the stars at the final Movie in the Park this Friday. The featured flick is Kung Fu Panda 4 (Rated PG, 94 minutes) and starts at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) at Settlers’ Park. No registration is necessary for this FREE event.
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Junior Tennis Classes
The last session of Junior Tennis Classes for ages 4-14 runs Saturday mornings, July 13 through August 3 at Ottawa Park.
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World Day of Play
Join us to play the most popular sports from all over the world 4 to 6 p.m., July 16 at Kendall Ridge Park, 7305 Atkinson Circle in Plainfield. Games are to include:
- Pin the Tail on the Donkey
- Origami
- Chop Stick Relay Races
- Lattu Competitions
- Bocce Ball
- DIY Boomerangs
- And more!
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Park & Recreation Month
Since 1985, July has been celebrated as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the essential and powerful role local park and recreation professionals — such as our staff at Plainfield Park District — play in building stronger, more vibrant and more resilient communities all across the country. The Plainfield Park District, in partnership with the Illinois Park & Recreation Association, has highlighted daily activities designed to encourage people to “unplug” from technology and plug into play, creativity, family and adventure.
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Basketball Summer Camp
Learn new skills and improve existing ones in this Monday through Friday camp running July 15-19 and July 29-August 2. Players ages 6-14 work on becoming well-rounded by focusing on skills like passing, dribbling and shooting with individual work and mini games.
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Volleyball Summer Camp
Learn new skills and improve existing ones at summer volleyball camp running 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (grades 3-5) and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (grades 6-8), July 22-25 at PARC. Program is run by Cyclone Volleyball.
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Fall Adult Softball Leagues
Registration is now OPEN for our fall adult softball leagues (men's and co-ed). Leagues consist of a 10-game regular season with a single-elimination tournament. Games are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Four Seasons Park beginning August 14. Captains may register their team, or individuals may register to play on the free agent team (provided enough players register). Registration deadline is August 2.
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Traveling StoryWalks
The next StoryWalk event is set for 6 to 8 p.m., July 17 at Bott Park, 24550 W. Ottawa St., in Plainfield. Join the Plainfield Area Public Library for, "Wild Symphony" by Dan Brown with a craft provided by the Park District and a frozen street by the Plainfield Police Department. This is a FREE event. No registration is necessary.
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Dance & Tumbling Camps & Classes
A variety of dance and tumbling camps and classes begin soon!
- Mommy & Me Ballet - July 11 - August 1 and July 13 - August 3, 9-9:30AM
- Ballet - A variety of days and times offered
- Jazz - July 9-30, 6-6:45PM
- Hip Hop - July 6-27, 9-9:45AM and 10-10:45AM
- Poms - July 10-31, 5-5:45 and 6-6:45PM; July 11-25, 10-10:45AM and 11-11:45AM
- Themed Dance Camp - Ballet, Hip-hop, poms and tap sessions are offered for ages 4-9. Camps run July 15-18, 22-25 and July 29-August 1.
- Mini Cheer Camp - Morning and night sessions are offered for ages 4-6 August 5-8.
- Junior Cheerleading Camp - Ages 7-9 learn sideline cheers, jumps, a choreographed dance and other cheer techniques. Camp runs morning (10-10:45AM) or night (6:30-7:15PM), August 5-8.
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Cruise to Village Green
Once a month during Cruise Nights, stop by the pavilion at Village Green from 5 to 7 p.m. for special activities, crafts, giveaways and fun! There is no need to register for these FREE events.
Schedule:
July 30
August 27
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Jammin' in August
Todd Downing Tall Tales & Silly Songs will entertain the little ones (ages 2-6) for FREE 10:30 to 11:15 a.m., August 9 at Village Green. No registration is necessary. This is a make-up of the Jammin' in June Concert that was cancelled June 25.
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Scout's Summer Fun Hunt
Scout's Summer Fun Hunt is back! Visit parks, complete challenges, earn points and win prizes!
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