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choices winter 2011 2012 have you been nice page 5 breakfast with santa daddy-daughter date night skiing the oaks a magical night with your little sweetheart page 7 take in the seasonal sights on skis page 13 708-957-7275 · hfparks.com

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mission statement to improve the quality of life for the residents of the homewood-flossmoor park district community through exceptional recreational opportunities facilities and parks while practicing environmental stewardship family gingerbread house 4 zumba 19 baby me fitness 28 ready set read eric carle 29 little big tales 37 intro to strength training 37 american red cross babysitter training 50 arts crafts 40-42 before after-school care 30 birthday parties 58-59 camp frosty 8-9 community theatre 46-47 coyote run golf course 53 cultural arts 43-45 early childhood 28-29 gymnastics 14-15 h-f ice arena 22-25 h-f racquet fitness club 31-38 ingalls wellness center 62 new programs p 7 registration info 64 rentals 61 rover s run dog park dog programs 26 seniors active adults 51-55 irons oaks 11-13 outdoor recreation 10-13 park locations 66 preschool the learning tree 66 south suburban special recreation association 60 special events 4-7 sports fitness 16-21 teens 39 p 6 trips tours 56 variety 48-50 reduce · reuse · recycle

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dear neighbors a big thank you to the h-f community for your participation in our recent needs assessment survey along with community meetings and focus groups we had a great response a tribute to this community and your dedication to continuing a long history of excellence in so many areas the results have been compiled and a master plan was presented to our board on november 8 we will use the survey results and master plan data to formulate short and long term goals that will allow us to continue to meet our mission that includes offering exceptional recreational opportunities facilities and parks the plan is available online at hfparks.com one area we ve identified for improvement and a national trend is program cancellations while we are excited to offer many new and recurring programs every season we ve noticed a trend that hurts the chances of programs proceeding as scheduled with our hectic lives we tend to wait until the last minute to register for programs that interest us unfortunately our staff have to print program materials purchase class supplies and coordinate with program instructors several days before each class begins if registrations are low classes may be cancelled because they haven t met their minimum if you see something that interests you please sign up early this will help us plan accordingly and insure the maximum number of programs are held whether you participate in indoor or outdoor activities this winter we hope you enjoy the season and as always we hope to see you often -debbie kopas executive director homewood-flossmoor park district nothing kills a good program more quickly than waiting until the last minute to register at some point a decision must be made on whether to cancel a program due to lack of enrollment when waiting until the last minute to register you may find that the program has already been cancelled please register early to help ensure the program you want to participate in runs register early registration is easy phone call 708-957-0300 or 708-957-7275 for credit-card registrations only in person register at any park district facility mail drop-off registration forms can be dropped off or mailed to the goldberg center online fax visit hfparks.com and register with our real-time program webtrac complete the registration form in this brochure and fax to 708-957-8574 the board of commissioners meets at 7 p.m on the third tuesday of each month at the goldberg center meetings are at 8 p.m during may june july its members are left to right vice president sue bertram bob haderlein dallas collins pat nevins and president steve johnson board of commissioners follow us on twitter like us on facebook and sign up for our free weekly email club at hfparks.com register online in real time at hfparks.com 3

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special events free sponsored by the village of homewood homewood lions club homewood fire department downtown homewood business association caribou coffee holiday lights in homewood friday dec 2 · 6-9 p.m irwin park independence park help welcome in the holidays as we turn on the lights in homewood at the annual tree lighting ceremony enjoy music hot chocolate ice sculpting demonstrations a bon fire and visits from winter characters while we wait for the arrival of santa you can give santa your wish list at the irwin park gazebo downtown homewood businesses offer specials all night with musical trolley rides around town and independence park transforms into a winter fun land don t miss this spectacular evening new come join us for some holiday family fun your family will have an opportunity to create a magical gingerbread house together while enjoying hot chocolate cookies and festive holiday music want to know the best part all supplies are provided min 8 instructor ages family fee code free emily finger all $20 r 30 nr 426211-04 family gingerbread house saturday dec 3 · 10-11:30 a.m irwin community center free spend a day in flossmoor celebrating the holidays enjoy activities in the downtown shops then stay for the lighting ceremony at 5 p.m don t miss holiday storytime from 1-2 p.m and the children s holiday party from 2-4:30 p.m inside the flossmoor public library flossmoor.org flossmoor winterfest saturday dec 3 · 1-5 p.m downtown flossmoor delight your child with a personal call from santa or mrs claus santa s elves will deliver the applications to the north pole so santa and mrs claus have time to organize the lists applications are available at the irwin community center goldberg center and at hfparks.com application deadline is thursday dec 1 due to his busy schedule santa can only call h-f residents ages 3-10 code 420725-02 santa s calling monday dec 5 · 5 -7 p.m holiday jammie jam friday dec 9 · 5:30-8:30 p.m irwin community center need to finish some holiday shopping drop your kids with us for an evening of fun send them in their favorite pjs for pizza a holiday craft and movie feel free to bring a sleeping bag and your favorite stuffed animal along for a night of sleepover fun min 8 instructor age fee code emily finger 4-8 $12 r 18 nr 426211-03 4 homew o od fl o s smoor park district · 70 8-957-7275

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special events breakfast with santa saturday dec 10 session 1 9-10 a.m session 2 10:15-11:15 a.m irwin community center fee code music merriment and wishes for holiday toys will be found at this event for ages 6 and under and their parents bring your children to visit with santa and enjoy doughnuts milk and orange juice get in the spirit with songs face painting and a special gift from santa digital pictures with santa included in your fee note both adults and children must register for this event $6 r 9 nr ages 6 months and under free session 1 420302-01 9-10 a.m session 2 420302-02 10:15-11:15 a.m new all aboard for a magical evening full of holiday merriment bring the family out for a special showing of the modern classic the polar express popcorn and hot chocolate will be available for purchase sit in our stadium seats or bring your own blankets and chairs to stretch out on the gymnasium floor fee code $1 per person admission 50 popcorn/hot chocolate 420725-03 sponsored by sweet annie s of flossmoor movie magic the polar express saturday dec 17 6:30-8:30 p.m hfpd auditorium skate with santa sunday dec 18 1-2:30 p.m h-f ice arena enjoy a very special opportunity to take to the ice with santa claus just days before christmas bring along the kids and the camera to capture these holiday memories during this popular annual event at the h-f ice arena admission $6 skate rental $4 register online in real time at hfparks.com 5

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special events free 2nd annual holiday tree recycling saturdays jan 7 14 9 a.m to noon irons oaks vollmer lot want to dispose of your holiday tree responsibly irons oaks is proud to partner with the molski and manos families to offer tree recycling for the second year completely undecorated trees can be dropped off in the vollmer road lot between 9 a.m to noon on jan 7 and 14 trees will be chipped at a later time and used in the parks this summer new this year is a holiday light recycling program old or broken light strings extension cords will be collected separated and repurposed celebration of winter saturday jan 7 · 11 a.m to 3 p.m coyote run golf course h-f ice arena free getting cabin fever come out of the house for a fun saturday in the snow with your community enjoy winter activities and games plus treat yourself to warm food and drinks your couch will thank you 11 a.m 3 p.m 11:45 a.m 1:45 p.m 12:30 p.m 2-4 p.m 2:30 p.m bonfire cross-country skiing winter bingo h-f ice arena headless snowman pictures and food specials dog musher demonstration with the running of the dogs snow permitting pictures with a musher dog and human musher pull dog musher demonstration with the running of the dogs snow permitting free ice skating h-f ice arena snowball accuracy throw/parents tree toss contest 6 homew o od flo s smoor park district · 70 8-957-7275

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special events free national popcorn day thursday jan 19 8 a.m to 5 p.m hfpd facilities it s national popcorn day visit us at any of our facilities and receive a freshly popped cup of corn receive a hand-out featuring important event dates for 2012 be the first on your block to fill your calendar with spring and summer events from the h-f park district daddy daughter dance friday feb 3 session 1 6:30-8 p.m ages 4-8 session 2 8-10 p.m ages 9-13 h-f sports complex increased space new fee extra child code it is time to make that special date with your little girls daddy daughter date night is a favorite for both dads and daughters the event is packed with dancing pictures corsages crafts snacks and a keepsake to take home digital pictures will be available at hfparks.com following the dance note if you have daughters that are different ages they can come to the same dance time $15 r 23 nr $7.50 r 11.50 nr 420304-01 ages 4-8 6:30 p.m 420304-02 ages 9-13 8:30 p.m register online in real time at hfparks.com 7

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camp f rosty winter break camp spend winter break with the coolest camp around camp frosty will be held at irons oaks again this year spend the day doing arts crafts exploring the outdoors and playing reindeer games enjoy field trips to area facilities to experience all the winter fun the region has to offer before after camp is available on site space is limited so sign up today to experience a cold blast of fun topics subject to change depending on snow cover and weather min 8 for grades k-6 location irons oaks 8 homew o od flo s smoor park district · 70 8-957-7275

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camp frosty date dec 26 arctic adventure we re headed north way north take an adventure with us as we spend a day in the arctic join us as we try our hand at making ­ and using our own winter vehicles dec 27 skidoos sleds and skis dec 28 frosty factory it s an assembly line of winter decorations join us for all things frosty at our frosty factory dec 26 dec 27 dec 28 dec 29 dec 30 dec 26-30 jan 2 jan 3 jan 4 jan 5 jan 6 jan 2­6 day/time m 9-3:30 p.m tu 9-3:30 p.m w 9-3:30 p.m th 9-3:30 p.m f 9-3:30 p.m m-f 9-3:30 p.m m 9-3:30 p.m tu 9-3:30 p.m w 9-3:30 p.m th 9-3:30 p.m f 9-3:30 p.m m-f 9-3:30 p.m fee $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $117 r $175.50 nr by 12/21 $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $26 r $39 nr $117 r $175.50 nr by 12/28 code 494305-11 494305-12 494305-13 494305-14 494305-15 494305-16 494305-17 494305-18 494305-19 494305-20 494305-21 494305-22 dec 29 carnival of cold it may be cold outside but we re ready to celebrate join us for a celebration of all things cold it s time to test your skills and abilities at our glacier games participate in individual and team events that you won t see in the olympics penguins aren t the only ones who can party join us for our informal penguin black tie event that rings in the new year it s all things snow and we re celebrating come discover the many ways to enjoy the snow ­ even if we have to make it ourselves registration fee after dec 21 for session 1 and after dec 28 for session 2 weekly camp sign up $130 r $195 nr there is a $10 late fee for day of registration before after camp dec 30 glacier games designed for children who can t get enough of camp and for children with working parents this camp includes an opportunity to get an early start or a continuation of each day s themed activities before camp date day/time dec 26 dec 27 dec 28 dec 29 dec 30 dec 26-30 jan 2 jan 3 jan 4 jan 5 jan 6 jan 2-6 m 7-9 a.m tu 7-9 a.m w 7-9 a.m th 7-9 a.m f 7-9 a.m m-f 7-9 a.m m 7-9 a.m tu 7-9 a.m w 7-9 a.m th 7-9 a.m f 7-9 a.m m-f 7-9 a.m jan 2 penguin party fee jan 3 snow-a-bration jan 4 hibernation hideaway we won t be hibernating but we ll find out what does join us as we attempt to make our own hibernation hideaways $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $36 r $54 nr by 12/21 $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $8 r $12 nr $36 r $54 nr by 12/28 code 406309-22 406309-23 406309-24 406309-25 406309-26 406309-27 406309-28 406309-29 406309-30 406309-31 406309-32 406309-33 after camp date day/time dec 26 dec 27 dec 28 dec 29 dec 30 dec 26-30 jan 2 jan 3 jan 4 jan 5 jan 6 jan 2-6 jan 5 nsi winter nature scene investigation get your investigation skills in shape as we discover what nature does during the winter months jan 6 january jubilee it s time for 2012 what do you want to do this year make a time capsule with us as we catalog the past year and prepare for the upcoming one m 3:30-6 p.m tu 3:30-6 p.m w 3:30-6 p.m th 3:30-6 p.m f 3:30-6 p.m m-f 3:30-6 p.m m 3:30-6 p.m tu 3:30-6 p.m w 3:30-6 p.m th 3:30-6 p.m f 3:30-6 p.m m-f 3:30-6 p.m fee $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $45 r $67.50 nr by 12/21 $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $10 r $15 nr $45 r $67.50 nr by 12/28 code 406309-34 406309-35 406309-36 406309-37 406309-38 406309-39 406309-40 406309-41 406309-42 406309-43 406309-44 406309-45 registration fee for before camp after dec 21 for session 1 and after dec 28 for session 2 weekly camp sign up $40 r $60 nr registration fee for after camp after dec 21 for session 1 and after dec 28 for session 2 weekly camp sign up $50 r $75 nr register online in real time at hfparks.com 9

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ge t outside winter break open skates h-f ice arena stay active during your winter break admission is $6 skate rental is available for $4/pair thursday dec 22 .1-2:30 p.m friday dec.23 .1-2:30 p.m 7-8:30 p.m monday dec 26 .1-2:30 p.m closed saturday dec 24 sunday dec 25 wednesday dec 21 .1-2:30 p.m wednesday dec 28 .1-2:30 p.m thursday dec 29 .1-2:30 p.m friday dec 30 .1-2:30 p.m 7-8:30 p.m saturday dec 31 .noon-4 p.m free tuesday dec 27 .1-2:30 p.m frosty needs some friends at irons oaks come out and build a snowman between dec 1 and jan 31 to win biodegradable and natural items only please fill out an entry form at the main office 20000 western ave and inform the office staff when you re finished to be entered in the contest snowmen will be judged on creativity the winner will receive four weekend ski passes irons oaks is not responsible for melted or collapsed snowmen snowman contest outdoor skating hockey in homewood flossmoor our parks department will begin flooding local outdoor rinks located at flossmoor park in flossmoor and willowview park in homewood during the season s first prolonged cold spell at least four consecutive days at or below 22f is needed for quality ice check out hfparks.com for rink availability or call 708-957-0300 10 homew o od flo s smoor park district · 70 8-957-7275

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get outside have you driven by irons oaks lately and noticed the changes around the grounds irons oaks staff along with a crew of volunteers have undertaken the daunting challenge of restoring the woodland at irons oaks to a more native state the woods have been overtaken by invasive species such as buckthorn and honeysuckle by manually removing these species along with prescribed burns and other controls the hope is to restore irons oaks to the once beautiful native woodlands with beautiful spring wildflowers and increased habitat for wildlife you can help call 708-481-2330 about volunteer opportunities want to keep active outdoors this winter but you re sick of being cold let us teach you how to dress to keep you safe during your outdoor activities we will learn about what materials are best and how to layer for your winter workout registration by nov 30 min 4 h-f racquet fitness club $4 r $6 nr th 6:30-8 p.m restoration at irons oaks how to dress for winter activities location fee age 14 dec 1 date day/time 491503-02 code location fee age all owls are the most vocal this time of year as they search for a mate we ll learn about the nocturnal predator dissect owl pellets go on an owl hike and end with hot chocolate to warm up dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through snow min 5 irons oaks western ave lot $12 household r $18 household nr f 6:30-8:30 p.m owl prowl enjoy this peaceful time of year at irons oaks discover what birds are out and which animals left tracks behind on this leisurely walk through the woods dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through snow please pre-register min 3 location irons oaks vollmer road lot f 10-11 a.m f 10-11 a.m free winter walks age 18 18 jan 20 feb 10 date day/time code 492726-01 492726-02 dec 9 date day/time 492722-01 code little naturalists bring your budding naturalist to irons oaks to explore the natural world together each session a different natural topic is explored with activities stories games or maybe an art project min 4 location fee irons oaks vollmer road lot $6 r 9 nr dec 19 jan 23 feb 13 join other homeschool students as we explore the natural world through activities hikes games and crafts each month is a different theme led by staff naturalists and groups are formed based on age registration closes the monday prior to the program min 8 location fee irons oaks vollmer lot $6 date homeschool days age theme 3-5 3-5 3-5 age gifts from nature winter birds animal tracks theme date m 9:45-11 a.m m 9:45-11 a.m m 9:45-11 a.m day/time 492715-01 492715-02 492715-03 code 5-16 animal homes dec 14 5-16 animal adaptations jan 11 5-16 animal scene investigators feb 8 w 2-4 p.m 493303-01 w 2-4 p.m 493303-02 w 2-4 p.m 493303-03 day/time code register online in real time at hfparks.com 11

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ge t outside build a birdfeeder workshop spend your day off of school learning about birds we ll spend some time in the discovery center building a birdfeeder and learning about our feathered friends then venture outside to explore and find winter birds please bring boots and dress for the weather register by jan 12 min 5 free chase away the winter blues at the all new discovery days program held at the irons oaks museum join us for a variety of nature-related activities suitable for the whole family thematic stories art projects self-guided activities and hot chocolate round up this free drop in program visitors should dress for the weather and park in the vollmer road lot the museum will be open to visitors of all ages on the following days winter birds animal adaptations it s snow time tricky tracks museum discovery days location fee irons oaks vollmer road lot $14 r $21 nr m 10 a.m noon age 6-12 jan 16 date day/time code 492402-01 theme dec 17 jan 21 jan 28 feb 25 date sa noon-3 p.m sa noon-3 p.m sa noon-3 p.m sa noon-3 p.m day/time location fee age all celebrate squirrel appreciation day by learning about these fearless critters discover the different species of squirrels in our region and make a treat for them to take home pre-registration required min 6 irons oaks vollmer road lot $5 r $7.50 nr per family sa 11 a.m noon squirrel appreciation day is your family getting cabin fever spend a day with your family conquering some real challenges from the spider s web to nitro crossing we have the perfect challenges to keep your family working together registration deadline dec 16 min 5 location fee age 8 family teambuilding jan 21 date day/time code 492702-04 the great winter workout irons oaks $5 per family you don t have to wait until spring to get a good outdoor workout skiing rock climbing and a guided hike are just some of the opportunities you will have complete them all and get a goodie bag pre-registration suggested location fee irons oaks $5 per person dec 18 date su noon-4 p.m day/time code 491503-03 age all feb 18 date sa 8 a.m noon day/time code 491503-08 search for screech and great-horned owls on this adult only hike at irons oaks we ll meet inside to learn how to identify each owl before heading outside the evening will end with some hot chocolate to warm up dress for the weather and be prepared to walk through snow min 5 location fee age 16 owl walk hoodie hoo day chase away winter irons oaks western ave lot $2 r $3.50 nr th 6:30-7:30 p.m hoodie hoo is a holiday in which people go out at noon wave their hands over their heads and say hoodie hoo to chase winter away come to irons oaks to participate in our own celebration we ll roast hot dogs and s mores for lunch and have a winter luau around the fire you ll forget it s still winter register by feb 16 min 5 location fee irons oaks vollmer road lot $6 r $9 nr m 11:30 a.m 1:30 p.m date jan 5 day/time 492722-02 code age all feb 20 date day/time 492727-01 code 12 homew o od flo s smoor park district · 70 8-957-7275

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get outside come learn the basics of sizing cross country skis and skiing program includes ski rentals through monday program runs every saturday in january and february when there are 4 inches of snow jan 21 will run snow or no snow please register at least one day before the program min 3 location fee age 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 cross country ski school irons oaks $16 r $24 nr jan 7 jan 14 jan.21 jan 28 feb 4 feb 11 feb 18 feb 25 date sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m sa 10-11:30 a.m day/time code 492304-01 492304-02 492304-03 492304-04 492304-05 492304-06 492304-07 492304-08 private basic cross country ski lessons lessons will cover the basics of sizing you for your skis how to move forward turning and getting up from a fall evenings and weekends are available upon request a minimum of 3 people per lesson is required for afterhours ski lessons please call 708-481-2330 in advance to make sure an instructor is available m-f 8 a.m 5 p.m $10 person ski rental moonlight skiing come enjoy two beautiful olympia fields parks in this peaceful night ski by the light of the moon irons oaks will provide skis register by the morning of the program min 3 age fee fifth grade to adult $10 r $15 nr jan 9 feb 29 day/time fee bicentennial sgt means park date m 6-8 p.m m 6-8 p.m day/time code 492304-09 492304-10 try a new sport this winter irons oaks rents cross-country skis and snowshoes snowshoes and skis may be taken offsite rent m-f 8 a.m 4:30 p.m weekend rentals have a friday pick up and monday return fee $10/day or $15/weekend off-site snowshoes rental includes a $25 refundable damage deposit sizes are limited photo id required for both call 708-481-2330 ski and snowshoe rentals at irons oaks looking to meet new people who share your love for the outdoors and a good adventure join the irons oaks adventure club and fill your calendar with some great adventures annual membership fee is only $25 and includes free or reduced fee monthly programs and two free weekend ski rentals a $60 value fee age code $25 21 491702-01 thursday dec 22 time 7-9 location irons oaks fee members free · non-members $10 code 491702-02 wednesday jan 18 time 7-8:30 location irons oaks fee members free · non-members $10 code 491702-03 min 3 tuesday feb 7 time 7-8:30 location irons oaks fee members free · non-members $10 code 491702-04 min 3 solstice fire night hike/ski moonlight climb register online in real time at hfparks.com 13

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gymnastics new homewood-flossmoor park district is excited to announce that gymnastics will be hosted at a new facility gym kinetics 19220 ridge dr mokena new features include · · · · · · · · · · an introduction to the gymnastics world while interacting with other children this class will also incorporate sharing with fun games races and coordination a great way for parent and child to bond fee 0 2 0 2 0 2 · enrollment of 700 students large variety of preschool equipment resi-pits 10-week sessions the-art gymnastics equipment 18,000 sq feet full of state-of · foam cube pits and in-ground overhead spotting belt trampoline 40 tumble trac flip-flop training mats usag member gym designated colorful pre-school area usag certified coaches baby gym $109 r $163.50 nr day/time learn to interact in a teacher/student setting without mom or dad this program is structured to emphasize coordination encourage imagination and fun help in awareness and most importantly developing self-confidence through learning fundamental basic gymnastics skills fee $109 r $163.50 nr day/time tot 2 tumble age date jan 23-march 26 jan 25-march 28 jan 26-march 29 m 9-9:50 a.m w 10-10:50 a.m th 9-9:50 a.m 422310-01 422310-02 422310-03 code this parent/tot class is centered around age appropriate development movements on the different gymnastics equipment emphasis is on socialization taking turns sharing and building self-confidence all through fundamental gymnastics skills a great way for parent and child to bond fee $109 r $163.50 nr day/time mom mini 3 3 3 3 age date jan 23-march 26 jan 25-march 28 jan 25-march 28 jan 26-march 29 m 10-10:50 a.m w 9-9:50 a.m w 4-4:50 p.m th 5-5:50 p.m 422310-18 422310-19 422310-20 422310-21 code mini your child will learn to achieve realistic goals in an independent setting we will emphasize coordination encourage imagination and fun help in awareness and develop selfconfidence through fundamental gymnastics skills this class is a faster pace than the tot 2 tumble class fee $109 r $163.50 nr m 9-10:50 a.m w 1-1:50 p.m th 4-4:50 p.m sat 9-9:50 a.m 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 age date jan 25-march 28 jan 26-march 29 jan 23-march 26 jan 23-march 26 jan 28-march 31 m 10-10:50 a.m w 9-9:50 a.m w 11-11:50 a.m th 6-6:50 p.m sat 9-9:50 a.m 422310-06 422310-07 422310-08 422310-09 422310-10 code 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 age date jan 23-march 26 jan 25-march 28 jan 26-march 29 jan 28-march 31 day/time 422310-30 422310-31 422310-32 422310-33 code 14 homew o od flo s smoor park district · 70 8-957-7275

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gymnastics provides a full fitness workout plus activities that will challenge them physically and mentally gymnasts will be taught skills on the vault bars beam and floor exercise strength flexibility and coordination will be the concentration as these skills will be necessary to safely and effectively learn to perform on all gymnastics equipment no prior experience in gymnastics is necessary the low student to teacher ratio assures that each child is supported in her learning fee 5-6 5-6 5-6 7-11 7-11 7-11 beginner girls gymnastics various techniques will be utilized as your child learns how to connect tumbling skills multiple back handspring and round-off drills will help prepare your child for the advanced tumbling class prerequisite beginner tumbling fee all all intermediate tumbling $118 r $177 nr day/time m 8-9 p.m th 7-8 p.m age date $116 r $174 nr day/time jan 23-march 26 jan 26-march 29 code 422310-75 422310-76 age date jan 23-march 26 jan 26-march 29 jan 28-march 31 jan 23-march 26 jan 26-march 29 jan 28-march 31 m 5-6 p.m th 6-7 p.m sa 5-6 p.m m 4-5 p.m th 5-6 p.m sa 10-11 a.m code 422310-40 422310-41 422310-42 422310-50 422310-51 422310-52 advanced tumbling the advanced tumbling class is for the more experienced tumbler students in this class have successfully tested out of the intermediate tumbling class skills taught in the advanced tumbling class include back handsprings front handsprings back/front flips layouts and twisting skills fee $118 r $177 nr day/time m 8-9 p.m th 8-9 p.m programs are tailored to fit the ages of all participants beginner level gymnastics for boys age 7-13 further develops skills for vault high bar rings pommel horse floor and parallel bars strength and flexibility are improved as the boys follow the usag levels of progression for boy s gymnastics fee 5-6 5-6 5-6 7-13 7-13 beginner boys age date all all jan 23-march 26 jan 26-march 29 code 422310-78 422310-79 $116 r $174 nr day/time age date jan 23-march 26 jan 25-march 28 jan 28-march 31 jan 23-march 26 jan 26-march 29 m 4-5 p.m w 4-5 p.m sa 9-10 a.m m 5-6 p.m w 7-8 p.m code 422310-60 422310-61 422310-62 422310-65 422310-66 beginner tumbling tumblers start out preparing their bodies by taking time to learn flexibility and strength basic skills will be mastered during beginning tumbling forward/backward rolls cartwheels handstands round-offs and multiple drills will help prepare your child for intermediate tumbling class fee $118 r $177 nr day/time all all age date jan 23-march 26 jan 28-march 31 m 4-5 p.m sa 10-11 a.m 422310-70 422310-71 code don t see the class you want we can check to see if another class is available and get special rates for homewood-flossmoor residents if you sign up at the park district register online in real time at hfparks.com 15

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