Youth General Interest Jr. Firefighter Adventure Program
Young firefighters-to-be gain increased interest and enthusiasm in fire safety while getting hands-on experience with real firefighting tools and skills! Instructed by real firefighters, children are exposed to fire safety, first aid skills, fitness and leadership in a safe and stimulating environment. Each child receives a certificate of completion and fire safety packet. Age: 7 - 12 years m/M: 8/24
Class #
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Firezone Staff Date
311074-01 2/18 311074-02 3/15 311074-03 4/7
Day SA
Time
TH 6:00 - 8:00 pm SA
Let’s Cheer! Let’s Dance! $R/NR
10:00 am - 12:00 pm $23/$34 $23/$34
10:00 am - 12:00 pm $23/$34
Cheer and dance your way to fun and spirit. Work on jumps, motions, appropriate stunting and a good variety of cheers to improve strength and group participation. We’ll use fast, fun and kid friendly music! Endurance, memory and confidence increase with our important dance skills, kick lines and group pom work. A family pep rally will be held at the last class. Age:
Location: Lincoln Center Class #
6 - 8 years Date
m/M: Instructor: Day Time
311026-01 1/16 - 2/13 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm 311026-02 2/20 - 3/19 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm 311026-03 4/9 - 5/21 M 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Discussions, role-playing activities and practical experiences are all part of this class that covers diapering, feeding and playing with children, child development, emergencies and first aid. Bring a snack and a doll to each class. A student reference book from the Academy of Pediatrics and many other resource materials are included. Students receive a certificate of completion for the eight-hour class. Age:
Baby Sitting for Success
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Tracy Gustello Class #
10 - 15 years m/M: Date
Day
311013-01 1/30 - 1/31 2/2
311013-02 3/17 - 3/24
8/20 Time
5:00 - 7:00 pm $R/NR
M - TU 5:00 - 8:00 pm $50/$75 TH SA
CPR Skills for Babysitters 9:00 am - 1:00 pm $50/$75
Further your skills and make yourself the most marketable babysitter in your neighborhood! This course focuses on rescue techniques for full arrest victims from new born to 12 years of age. The course also covers conscious and unconscious choking along with rescue breathing. The use of an AED is discussed. Certification is valid for two years. Age:
10 - 15 years m/M: 8/20
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Julie Beavans-Wascher Class #
Date
311075-01 2/23 311075-02 4/26
Day Time
TH 5:00 - 8:00 pm TH 5:00 - 8:00 pm
$R/NR $38/$57 $38/$57
New! 6/12
All Star Sports $R/NR $51/$76 $42/$63 $69/$104
New!
Home Alone: Kids In Charge
Kids in Charge is a workshop for parents and their 4th and 5th graders. This program focuses on developing the fundamentals of staying home alone and is co-sponsored by the Downers Grove Police and Fire Departments and the Downers Grove Park District. A special session just for the “Kids In Charge” includes home security, fire safety and basic first aid. Parents meet as a separate group to cover the same information and learn how to determine if their children can care for themselves and/or others. Registration is limited to 60 families. Parents must accompany their children. Grade:
4th - 5th w/ Parent Date 311000-01 4/17 Magic Class
Day TU
Time m/M: 6:30 - 8:00 pm 20/60 families
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Downers Grove Police and Fire Departments Class #
$R/NR $5/$7 per family
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks. Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more! Children are grouped by age and learn tricks that are age- appropriate. Brand new tricks are always taught at each session! All materials are provided. Each child receives a magic kit to take home. Age:
5 - 12 years Date Day m/M: 5/35
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: “Magic Team of Gary Kantor” Class #
Time
311061-01 1/23 M 6:30 - 7:25 pm 311061-02 2/22 W 5:15 - 6:10 pm 311061-03 4/16 M 6:30 - 7:25 pm
$R/NR $20/$30 $20/$30 $20/$30
How to Make Balloon Animals and More! New!
Did you ever want to learn to make those cool balloon animals you see at parties? With just a little practice, children will learn techniques needed to take a plain balloon and transform it into fascinating balloon animal creations. Make dogs, butterflies, swords and more! At the end of class, children will take home all items made. Parents are welcome to join the party at no extra charge. Age:
6 - 13 years Date 311076-01 2/10
Day F
m/M:
Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: “Magic Team of Gary Kantor” Class #
Time 6:00 - 7:30 pm 5/15
$R/NR $25/$37
Digital Photos - Click It or Miss It Photography
Taking great pictures is easy and fun when you’re exposed to the basics! Learn camera operation, do’s and don’ts, how’s and whys. Practice taking shots using learned techniques and props to set up your own photo shoot. Take awesome shots to fool the eye and amaze your friends! Bring your camera (digital is best) with film or memory card and extra batteries. Those with a camera with menu options will benefit even more. Certificates and stickers are awarded during the oral recap at the end of class. Age:
Location: Lincoln Center Class #
9 - 15 years Date
Day m/M: 10/20
Instructor: Danita M. Bergrud Time
311077-01 1/16 M 5:30 - 7:00 pm 311077-02 4/4
W 5:30 - 7:00 pm
$R/NR $29/$43 $29/$43
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