120250 - TRAVEL BASKETBALL-WINTER

Christopher Spartz Basketball manages youth traveling basketball teams through the WS Rec Dept. and will oversee that the Blazers/Wildcats brands are 1st class, the administrative duties are managed and every player/coach/family involved with the Blazers and Wildcats develops at a high level and enjoys the process.
A large portion of the practices throughout the season will be lead by a Christopher Spartz Basketball Trainer. All trainers are former college player and current high level coaches that maximize every ounce of potential in practices. The trainers will be available as a resource throughout the season both on the court and off to ensure the development of all players, coaches and teams. Experience the highest level of coaches in your child(s) prime developmental years.

TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Grade is entering Fall 2017. There is no fee to tryout.
Children must live in Western Springs or attend school in District 101, 106 or St. John of the Cross.
All players making a team will be charged an initial fee of $750.
You will be notified by email if you make the team.

PARENTS: please prepare your child for the commitment to the team. Team unity and cohesion through attendance at practices bonds the players and provides the true learning and skill development. Games are fun but practice is where the champions are made.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS are recruited to coach the teams. Call the Rec. Office (246-9070) for additional information on coaching, fees, schedules, etc.

150738 - SENIOR CENTER

SENIOR CENTER MEMBERSHIP
Membership, which is open to the general public, provides participation in our community of activities and events geared specifically to the interests of the older adult. Membership also supports the need of seniors to socialize and make new friends. For more information, consult our website at www.wsprings.com/recreation under Senior Services or stop by during business hours to explore. We are located at the Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, 2nd floor in the Neal Room (elevator access available). You may also register online-see below for different level options.

GOLD level membership is $40/Residents, $50/Nonresidents and includes all activities including UNLIMITED exercise & classes. Taxi coupons available at this level. No discounts available at this level if using the Taxi coupon Program.

SILVER level membership is $30/Residents, $40/Nonresidents and includes all activities EXCEPT exercise and classes. Taxi coupons available at this level. No discounts available at this level if using the Taxi coupon Program.

BRONZE level membership is $10/Residents, $20/Nonresidents and includes Library, Movie rental, Movies ONLY. NO taxi coupons at this level.

Spouses are ½ price for each level unless they are purchasing taxi coupons.

410122 - BY-GYM-MINI

Summer fun for toddlers and their caretakers! Enjoy great socialization time and physical development activities while toddlers enjoy the climbers, slides, tunnel, mini-trampoline, coaster, riding bikes and playing with balls. A short circle time will introduce the children to songs, finger plays, and circle games. Join us for fun learning through indoor play and occasionally outdoors in the park! Wear gym shoes and dress for active play.

410127 - COOKING UP A STORY

Enjoy a summer morning by stirring up a recipe and reading a favorite storybook. This popular and enjoyable class will emphasize cooking know-how and listening skills. Each child will bring home a delicious dessert-type treat. All recipes are nut-free. NOTE: Children must be out of pull-ups and completely toilet trained before enrolling in this class.

410625 - LITTLE HAMMERS

Hammer, drill and nail for practice before you make your own project to take home. This class is an introductory class to woodworking. Projects will be painted, stained and finished all by you. Safety goggles will be used and a tool safety review will begin each class. A good beginning for little carpenters!

410641 - KID & TOT ROCK

KID ROCK I
Sing familiar songs, dance to the beat, and play with musical instruments like maracas and tambourines! Combining imaginative play with sensory activities and motor skills using movement props like a parachute, scarves and beanbags, Kid Rock has provided a creative and energetic environment for children to socialize and learn for over 22 years! Kid Rock is a structured educational music program with an exciting new theme each session. Sing, dance and play our way!

TOT ROCK
Sing, dance and play; make it a musical day! Your tot will move to the beat while using rhythm instruments like hand bells, tambourines, and maracas. Coordination and motor skills will improve with movement props such as scarves, ribbons, and parachute play. Tot Rock is a structured program with educational, sensory and socialization components. An exciting new theme is presented each session. Children have been enjoying Tot Rock for over 22 years. Have some fun today!

410645 - BABY TUNES

Music is one of the most fun and natural ways to bond a parent and child! Songs, poems, games, and playing of basic percussion instruments are all a part of this 35-minute class. Activities will increase your child’s curiosity about music, develop listening skills and sense of beat, and establish a foundation for singing and musical thought. Bouncing songs, rocking songs, and wiggle and peek-a-boo games are featured. Class is designed for child and adult to participate in together.

410861 - JUST FOR TOTS CAMP

Great Summer fun while socializing with friends in your neighborhood park! Campers enjoy participating in organized activities designed to promote fun, play, exercise, and creativity. Participants enjoy games, songs, stories, art projects, and snacks (parents’ donation). Exciting summer themes make the activities even more appealing to young campers! Camps are held on rain days at indoor locations. Staff consists of a combination of College and High School students.
Laidlaw camp links to the Pee Wee Baseball program on Mondays & Wednesdays.

420232 - VOLLEYBALL CAMP

This camp, for both girls and boys, will focus on teaching and developing volleyball skills. It will include serving, passing, setting, and hitting, while having fun and learning the rules of the game. Players will be grouped by age and skill level.

420238 - 7TH/8TH GRADE 3-ON-3 LEAGUE

BOTH BOYS & GIRLS DIVISION
Form your own team for fast-paced 3-on-3 competition. Games will be played Monday evenings at the WS Recreation Center, 1500 Walker, beginning June 19 and ending August 7. Games are self-officiated (call your own fouls). Games times are between 5:30 and 8:30 pm depending upon the league schedule. All players must be registered for 7th-8th grade classes beginning in the Fall of 2017. A "Captains" meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 12, 6:00 pm at the Recreation Center to review rules, set the league schedule and get everything set. Each team must have a Captain or representative at the meeting. The first 8 teams of both boys and girls will be in the league. If registering online, be sure to print out the registration packet under "Receipt Documents" to submit to the Rec Department.

420272 - CHRISTOPHER SPARTZ BASKETBALL

This clinic is run by Christopher Spartz Basketball Trainers. Make sure your skills are sharp for Blazers and Wildcats Tryouts. Tune up with the same trainers that will be running the tryouts. Make sure the trainers get a chance to see your skills and work ethic prior tryouts.

420339 - UP, UP AND AWAY-MODEL AIRPLANES

Learn to make simple flying models from paper, styrofoam and balsa wood. Have fun designing your own model planes, building them to fly, and learning how to fix them if they break. Each week a new model will be built using scissors, tape, and white glue.

420559 - TENNIS TOURNAMENTS

420622 - LANGUAGE

Spanish is a fun and very useful second language for children. Participants will learn to speak Spanish through greetings, songs, games and stories while exploring a different culture.

420625 - WOODWORKS

Join us for four fun filled days of building and creating! We will learn and work with a variety of woods and finishes. Drills, latches and hinges are some of the tools we will work with. Completed projects will be take home ready. Safety will be stressed and safety goggles are provided. Hand tools are used.

420637 - TAE KWON DO

Students will learn basic fundamentals of a Korean style art of Self Defense including punches, blocks, kicks and single combination defensive and offensive moves. Sweat pants and a t-shirt should be worn to class. Returning students may qualify for the next belt/rank.

420645 - KIDS FIRST

This program prepares and challenges all players through fun competitive baseball drills to develop skills that will maximum player potential. Players will experience batting, fielding, pitching, base running, and throwing, using proven baseball techniques.

420650 - BULLS/WHITE SOX

This week long, all day camp gives the two-sport athlete the ability to improve their offensive and defensive game in both basketball and baseball before heading back to school. Six hours a day-quality instruction in two sports-this truly is a one-of-a-kind camp! Children will be divided by age and ability level. During the camp, each player will compete in the Bulls Skills Competition and the White Sox Skills Competition. At the end of the summer, the top scores from all of the summer camps will advance to the finals on the floor at the United Center and/or U.S. Cellular Field. Each participant will receive the following based on the camps they are registered for; United Center or U.S. Cellular Field Tour; Bulls or Sox T-Shirt; Chicago Bulls duffel bag (basketball camp only), graduation certificate; skills evaluation; White Sox ticket vouchers (restrictions apply to ticket vouchers). Participants signed up for the Full Day option will receive all items listed and should bring a sack lunch. Academy staff will be on hand to supervise the lunch break.

420661 - BRICKS 4 KIDZ

Enter the dark city where a dangerous jokester and other evil villains wreak havoc. Thankfully there is a bat hero who comes out each night to fight against these evildoers! The good guys will ride into action as campers use our proprietary kits & model plans to build motorized models of the bat hero’s speedy vehicle and bat girl’s sleek motorcycle. But keep the bat light searching for the evil jokester’s motorized low rider vehicle cruising through the city streets as well. Send the bat hero swinging on his grappling hook technic model from one skyscraper to the next as he fights crime with his trusty super sidekick. Campers will use their imaginations, building skills and crime-fighting passion in this thrilling camp of bat heroes and villains! (All campers will go home with a custom mini-figure at end of the week!)

420662 - FLAG FOOTBALL

A good old American classic! If you don’t want to wear the helmet and pads, then this is the program for you. We will use junior size foot-balls and flags just right for grabbing. Enjoy the sport of football as we learn how to pass, catch and use teamwork to our advantage. This is a non-contact sport. In the event of rain, class will be made up on the following Thursday.

420673 - IRISH STEP DANCING

Open your child’s eyes and heart to Ireland’s traditional dances. The McNulty School of Irish Dance program for tots is designed to introduce each dancer to the basic steps of Irish dance and the traditional music used for these steps. Students work to develop concentration skills, coordination and self-confidence that serve them well in all facets of life. Dancers begin learning the basic promenade step and touch on the traditional Irish Jig. Class attire includes: T-shirts, shorts, socks and Irish, jazz, ballet or light gym shoes. Leotards with shorts over them are acceptable. No long pants of any kind.

420674 - ARCHERY

Learn the basics of a recurve bow in an extremely safe environment in this fun and exciting 4 day camp! A nationally recognized 9-step program is taught. Blunt tipped arrows, bows & targets provided. Technique will be stressed. Games will be played during every class. Bring a water bottle to camp.