2024 Summer Program Guide

SUMMER 2024 SUMMER REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 29, 2024 PROGRAM GUIDE

it up THIS At The Rothermel Family Skate Facility Opening Celebration This Summer | PAGE 130 Summer

Celebrate the Nature Center's 10th Anniversary! PAGE 66

Purchase Discounted Centennial Beach Memberships PAGE 59

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...This is your child’s year to JOIN the FUN of ice skating and hockey! Ice Skating & Hockey Are LIFETIME SPORTS! Your best place for DAYS OFF SCHOOL!

WHAT'S INSIDE 6-21 SPECIAL EVENTS 22 MILLENNIUM CARILLON 23-41 SUMMER BREAK CAMPS

81-85 ARTS

DANCE: Bollywood YOUTH: Acting, Dancing, Drawing, Guitar/Piano/ Ukulele Lessons, Improv, Pottery, Sewing, Voice Lessons ADULT: Pottery VIRTUAL: American Sign Language, English, French, Italian, Spanish 86 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AI ThinkLab, Magic, RoboPetz 87-94 NPD SOCCER NEW SECTION NYS Academy Registration & Information, NPSL Registration & Information 95-116 ATHLETICS YOUTH: All-Stars, Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cheer, Fencing, Flag Football, Fun with Flags, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Kids First Sports, Martial Arts, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball ADULT: Martial Arts, Tennis, Trapshooting AARP Smart Driver Course, Ageless Grace, Bingo, Birdhouse Painting, Drop-In Programs & Seminars, Declutter Your Photo Life, General Information, Important Phone Numbers, Kung Fu, New Horizons Band, Outdoor Bingo, Regain Your Balance, Rules of the Road, Social Security Planning, Senior Stretch, Tai Chi, WellFit Seated Strength and Balance General Information, Ain't Misbehavin' , Air Classic Museumn, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical , Halim Time & Glass Museum, Lake Geneva Sunday Brunch Cruise, Odyssey Lunch Cruise , Shipshewana Flea Market, Suburban Spotlight: Frankfort, The Full Monty 117-122 ACTIVE ADULTS & SENIORS 124-126 TRIPS

Full & Half Day Camps, Arts, Athletics, Early Childhood, Golf, Nature, Science & Technology

43-47 FORT HILL ACTIVITY CENTER

Childcare, Daily Rates, Group Exercise, Indoor Track, Membership Information, Open Gym, Personal Training, Premier Fitness

48-50 FITNESS & WELLNESS YOUTH: Meditation

ADULT: Kickboxing, Meditation, Pilates, Shape & Tone, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, Virtual Tai Chi

51-55 GOLF

Facility & Membership Information, Youth & Adult Lessons, Women's Clinic

56-63 CENTENNIAL BEACH

Facility Information, Beach Memberships YOUTH: Mudrats Swim Team, Deep Water Test, Springboard Diving ADULT: Fitness, Lessons, Beach Yoga, Paddleboard Yoga 64 GARDEN PLOTS Facility Information, Registration, Idea Gardens 65-66 KNOCH KNOLLS NATURE CENTER Facility Information, 10th Anniversary Celebration 66 NATURE YOUTH: Discovery Kits, Family Hike, Fishin' Kids ADULT: Adult Hike with a Naturalist, Garden Plots

67-71 PRESCHOOL

Facility Information, NPD Preschool, Registration & Requirements, Toadstools & Pollywogs

127 SPECIAL RECREATION

72-73 EARLY CHILDHOOD

128-140 RESOURCES

Kid Rock, Little Actors, Music, Parent/Child Dino Hour in the Park, Rhythm, Tot Rock

Facility Index, Facility Locations, High School Parking Permit, Index, Policy & Guidelines, Registration Information, Rental Information

74-80 DANCE ACADEMY

Seasonal Dance Programs

NEW FOR SUMMER Summer Camps Young Rembrandsts Drawing Fun -

Science & Technology AI ThinkLab: Robots.............................86 RoboPetz Mini Camp...........................86 Active Adults & Seniors Birdhouse Painting with Becky........120 Declutter Your Photo Life...................120

Trips Ain’t Misbehavin’ .................................. 125 Air Classics Museum of Aviation......125 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical ............... 125 Halim Time & Glass Museum............125 Suburban Spotlight: Frankfort..........126 The Full Monty ...................................... 126

Core & Anime.....................................27 Code Ninjas.......................................37-39 STEAM.......................................................41

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DISTRICT FACILITIES, PARK POLICE & AFFILIATES

SUMMER REGISTRATION START DATES SUMMER PROGRAMS April 29 FALL SOCCER May 7 See page 134 for complete list of registration dates and times.

Studio One 604 Sindt Court Naperville, IL 60540 630-864-3949 Park District Police Chief 630-848-5049 Park Police Officer on Duty 630-601-0925 For All Emergencies 911 Ride DuPage (PACE) Reservations 800-713-7445 Comments 847-364-7223 Riverwalk Adult Day Services 305 W. Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 630-357-8166 Riverwalk Administrator 630-305-5984 Western DuPage Special Recreation Association 116 N. Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60139 630-681-0962

Millennium Carillon and Visitor Center (Located along the Naperville Riverwalk near Rotary Hill) Visitor Center 630-848-3611 Naperbrook Golf Course 22204 W. 111th Street/ Hassert Boulevard Plainfield, IL 60585 630-378-4215 Paddleboat Quarry Rentals Formerly Riverwalk Café 441 Aurora Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-3541 Seager Park 1163 Plank Road Naperville, IL 60564 630-548-4541 Springbrook Golf Course 2220 W. 83rd Street Naperville, IL 60564 630-848-5060 Sportsman’s Community Clubhouse 735 S. West Street Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-2124

95th Street Center 2244 West 95th Street Naperville, IL 60564 2nd floor 630-848-5000 Administration Building 320 W. Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-5000 Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center 305 W. Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 630-848-5000 Centennial Beach 500 W. Jackson Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 (May through August) 630-848-5092 (September through April) 630-848-5000 Fort Hill Activity Center 20 Fort Hill Drive Naperville, IL 60540 630-995-8900 Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road Naperville, IL 60565 630-864-3964 311 PARKS Visit napervilleparks. org/311parks to submit parks-related issues/concerns.

3 EASY WAYS TO REGISTER 1. ONLINE Click the program code in the digital guide or visit napervilleparks.org 2. DROP OFF FORM & REGISTER IN PERSON: Fort Hill • 20 Fort Hill Dr. ARRCC • 305 W. Jackson Ave. KKNC • 320 Knoch Knolls Rd.

3. BY PHONE: 630-848-5000 630-995-8900 Visit napervilleparks.org for hours of operation

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PROGRAM GUIDE ABBREVIATION KEY ARRCC Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center Fort Hill Fort Hill Activity Center

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

SEARCH CLICK REGISTER • Search for your favorite program

KKNC Knoch Knolls Nature Center NCHS Naperville Central High School NNHS Naperville North High School NVHS Neuqua Valley High School R Resident N Nonresident •• School District Resident (SDR) pay resident rates ( ) The parentheses at the end of each program description

• Click on the program code number to go to the registration portal • Login and register

contain the initials of the Program Manager who is responsible for the program.

CLICK HERE for quick video tutorial on how to use the digital guide

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MISSION We provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. VISION To be a national leader in parks and recreation providing and promoting high quality experiences and facilities at a great value to our community.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MARY GIBSON

President

LESLIE RUFFING RHONDA ANSIER CHRIS JACKS RICH JANOR JOHN RISVOLD ALISON THOMPSON

Vice President Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner

SUE STANISH Appointed Treasurer MONIKA SOLOMACHA Appointed Secretary Regular Meetings of the Naperville Park District Board of Park Commissioners are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month unless otherwise noted. For meeting times and location information, in addition to If you have concerns or comments regarding this publication, we’d like to hear them. Please send an email to info@napervilleparks.org. EDITING Sameera Luthman DESIGN & LAYOUT Carol Manderfield COVER PHOTO Wendy Greenslade NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY The Naperville Park District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic either through its employment practices, the operation of its programs and services, or through its relationship with vendors and other business providers. If you have questions regarding the Naperville Park District commitment to its non-discrimination policy or you believe you have been unfairly discriminated against, please call the Naperville Park District at (630) 848-5000. Mark your calendar for the digital release of these upcoming editions at napervilleparks.org/programguides AUTUMN 2024 JULY 31 WINTER 2024/25 NOVEMBER 27 livestreaming details, please visit: napervilleparks.org/boardmeetings.

The Naperville Park District recently launched Careers Grow Here! This new area of focus highlights the parks and recreation industry, and specifically the Naperville Park District, and the wide variety of interesting work opportunities and long-term careers that are available. Our field attracts job seekers across many industries and professions. Visit napervilleparks.org/careersgrowhere to learn more about some of our staff members who took a unique path to the parks and rec field and be inspired by the wide range of fulfilling experiences our industry offers!

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Make this a year to remember and host your event at the Naperville Park District. THERE’S A LOT TO CELEBRATE THIS YEAR!

OUTDOOR GATHERINGS Get your family, neighborhood or group together for some outdoor fun in one of our parks or large picnic pavilions this year. SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Host a birthday, shower, or special gathering in one of our facilities: • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center • Knoch Knolls Nature Center • Seager Park Interpretive Center BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Celebrate a special birthday this year with one of our themed party packages. Visit napervilleparks.org/parties for additional information.

Make your reservations today!

Visit napervilleparks.org/rentals or call 630-848-5000 for additional park and facility rental information.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Make your event special for your child and easy for you! We provide dessert from DeEtta’s Bakery, park district-led activities, and paper products and utensils; we also clean up after your event. Register at any time; parties require a minimum two-week notice. Days/times are subject to availability. We offer private or semi-private party experiences hosted in spaces that are either entirely reserved, or separated from other activities. Let ’ s Celebrate ! HOST YOUR NEXT BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH THE NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT.

PARTY

AGE

DURATION

FEES

PARTICIPANTS

Fort Hill Activity Center (20 Fort Hill Dr.) Includes: DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes, lemonade and water, tablecloths, paper products and utensils Block Party featuring Lego® 5-8 yrs 1.5 hrs $260(R) / $290(NR) 15 * Gymnastics Party 4-12 yrs 1.5 hrs $260(R) / $290(NR) 15 * “The Fort” Playground Party 5-10 yrs 1.5 hrs $260(R) / $290(NR) 15 * Sports Party 7-12 yrs 1.5 hrs $260(R) / $290(NR) 15 * Princess Tea Party 4-8 yrs 1.5 hrs $260(R) / $290(NR) 15 *

* Add up to 5 additional guests at $10 per child (20 total participants) Knoch Knolls Nature Center (320 Knoch Knolls Rd.) Includes: DeEtta’s Bakery cupcakes, paper products and utensils

Nature-Themed Party

6-12 yrs

2 hrs

$289(R) / $319(NR)

OUR PARTY PARTNER

For more information visit napervilleparks.org/parties

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NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT PRESENTS:

AUDITIONS TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024

SHOWCASE FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 6:30-7:30 PM DOORS OPEN AT 6:15 PM Pfeiffer Hall 310 E. Benton Ave. • Naperville *Please visit napervilleparks.org/dance for details. Join us for a free performance of eclectic dances!

Élan Dance Company provides a foundation in dance performance and essential experience participating in a dance company. We offer a competition dance company and a performance-only company. Both

Dancers MUST be registered for a time slot in order to attend. There is no cost to audition.

companies will participate in several performances throughout the year and the competition company will also participate in two dance competitions.  Auditions will be held Tuesday, May 28 at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center in Community Hall, 305 West Jackson Avenue, at the following times:

AGES 6-9 • 4:30-5:30 pm • Code 91113 AGES 10-12 • 5:45-6:45 pm • Code 91115 AGES 13-18 • 7:00-8:00 pm • Code 91114

Dancers must be 6 years old by September 1, 2024 to audition.

 For more information about Élan Dance Company and its auditions, please visit napervilleparks.org/dance or call 630-848-3618

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JUNE 21 SUMMER IS HERE! • CODE: 93464 Have a fun night filled with S’mores, Summer Games, Balloon Races and the Brown Bag Idea Challenge. JULY 19 ICE CREAM DAY • CODE: 93465 Celebrate National Ice Cream Day filled with these fun activities: Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae, Decorate Ice Cream Bowls and Pin the Cherry on the Sundae. AUGUST 23 END OF SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA CODE: 93466 Celebrate the end of summer with these fun activities: Face painting, popsicles, a dance party, games and more. 6:00-9:00 pm • Ages 4-12 • $21(FM)/$26(R)/$39(N) Fort Hill Activity Center Childcare and “The Fort” Indoor Playground at 20 Fort Hill Drive Dinner and juice are provided. Take the night off while your kids enjoy a full evening of fun!

BrightSide Theatre, in partnership with the Naperville Park District, will present a series of free concerts this summer at several different parks throughout the community. In celebration of BrightSide Theatre’s 13th Season, each hour-long concert, rightfully named “Enchanted Broadway: A Magical Journey of Showtunes and Superstitions”, will feature songs from fantastical Broadway musicals including Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz, Pippen, Wicked, The Addams Family, and many more. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy a wonderful evening of music. DATE: Thursday, July 11 TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION: 95 th Street Community Plaza, Wagner Family Pavilion 3109 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville DATE: Wednesday, July 17 TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM LOCATION: Millennium Carillon Amphitheatre 443 Aurora Ave., Naperville DATE: Wednesday, July 24 TIME: 7:00-8:00 PM LOCATION: Country Lakes 1835 N Aurora Road, Naperville DATE: Thursday, August 8 TIME: 7:00-8:00 PM

LOCATION: Ranchview Park 1727 Ranchview Dr., Naperville DATE: Sunday, August 18 TIME: 2:00-3:00 PM LOCATION: Arrowhead Park 711 Iroquois Ave., Naperville For more information on BrightSide Theatre, visit BRIGHTSIDETHEATRE.COM

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Register at napervilleparks.org or at the Fort Hill Activity Center main service desk. Fitness members must register in person or call 630-848-5000 to receive discount. Registration deadline is the Monday before the event.

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BRING YOUR OWN MEALS & WE’LL SUPPLY THE S’MORES!

FAMILY

CONCERTS IN YOUR 2024 PARK Concerts in Your Park is a summer music series for families and neighborhoods throughout Naperville. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a FREE Sunday evening of musical entertainment from 7:00 pm–8:30 pm. Join your neighbors and friends for the musical event coming to your area: Sunday, June 9 Queensbury Greens • 1520 Brookdale Rd. Karla and the Phat Cats • karlaandthephatcats.com Sunday, June 23 Walnut Ridge Park • 2304 Keim Rd. Superchair Band • superchairband.com Sunday, June 30 A George Pradel Park • 4519 Pradel Dr. BackForward Band facebook.com/BackForwardBand Sunday, July 14 Century Farms Park • 715 Sigmund Rd. OMT • onemtime.com Sunday, July 21 Meadow Glens Park • 1303 Muirhead Ave. Mixtape Junkies • MixtapeJunkies.com Sunday, July 28 White Eagle Park • 3140 White Eagle Dr. Hoopla • hooplarocks.com Sponsored By: Pack up the family for a fun Saturday night of camping close to home! Bring your own food for dinner and breakfast. We’ll provide the campfire for Saturday night marshmallow roasting. After dinner, enjoy a naturalist-led twilight hike and S’mores around the campfire. JUNE 8-9 • 4:00 PM-9:00 AM KNOCH KNOLLS PARK PICNIC GROVE • 336 Knoch Knolls Rd. • Code: 90521 AGES 3 AND UP • $19(R) $29(NR) Each child, ages 3 and up, plus all adults must register. Children younger than 3 are free and do not require registration. Please leave pets at home. A detailed email will be sent one week prior to the event. In case of inclement weather, the campout will take place June 15-16 instead. Check the Rainout Line after 12:00 pm on the day of the campout for the status of the program. Refund requests must be made one week in advance. (ah)

For more information, visit napervilleparks.org/concertsinyourpark

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SPONSORED BY: PRESENTED BY: Children’s Lunch Hour Entertainment

Pack a lunch, bring sunglasses and an umbrella, then join the fun on Tuesday mornings at the Naperville Riverwalk’s Grand Pavilion at 912 Sindt Court or 95th St. Community Plaza at 3109 Cedar Glade Dr. You’ll be treated to a variety of exciting performances; you may even become part of the act. Performances are geared to the young and young at heart. All shows begin at 11:30 am and last approximately 45 minutes. June 11, Riverwalk Super Stolie • superstolie.com June 18, 95th St. Community Plaza Jeanie B! • jeaniebmusic.com June 25, Riverwalk Wendy and DB • wendyanddb.com July 2, 95th St. Community Plaza Ben Tartar • bentatarmusic.com July 9, Riverwalk ScribbleMonster • scribblemonster.com July 16, 95th St. Community Plaza Leonardo • leonardomusic.com

H H H SAVE THE DATE H H H NAPERVILLE COMMUNITY

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024 H 9:30 PM FRONTIER SPORTS COMPLEX 3380 CEDAR GLADE RD. H NAPERVILLE For information on sponsorship opportunities for this event,

Hosted by

call Stacey Fontechia at 630-848-3575 or email sfontechia@napervilleparks.org

Presented by

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Presented by

FAMILY Bingo ARRCC Community Hall • 305 W. Jackson Ave.

Friday, July 12, 2024 1:30-2:15 pm REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS EARLY BIRD price until July 8 $12(R)/$18(NR) | Code 93505 REGULAR price begins July 9 $19(R)/$29(NR) | Code 93506

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 12:00 - 4:00 pm For more information visit napervilleparks.org/kitefly at Frontier Sports Complex Sponsored by

Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces or nephews and join us for an afternoon of Family Bingo fun! Ages 5 and up. Event includes 12 games of Bingo, a snack, beverage and prizes. Registration closes the day before the event. No walk-in registrations accepted. All participants must be registered. (lmo)  REGISTER ONLINE AT NAPERVILLEPARKS.ORG.

Naperville Park District Presents A Night At the Movies Bring your own snacks & chairs FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES! Minions: the rise of gru July 26 • 8:30 pm • Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Ave., Naperville) spy kids August 9 • 8:15 pm • 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville) elemental August 23 • 8:00 pm • 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville) Ferris bueller’s day off September 6 • 7:30 pm • Rotary Hill (443 Aurora Ave., Naperville) Monsters inc. September 20 • 7:00 pm • 95th Street Community Plaza (3109 Cedar Glade Dr., Naperville) Sponsored by

9 AM TO 12 PM

Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Road

Saturday, July 13

Join us for a day of play featuring an outdoor StoryWalk ® (book walk) courtesy of the Naperville Public Library and other fun hands-on activities presented by the Knoch Knolls Nature Center, Naper Settlement and the DuPage Children’s Museum.

Brought to you by:

Linda Neubauer

For more information, visit napervilleparks.org/anightatthemovies

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Naperville Tour de Celebrate the Tour de FraNCe by partiCipatiNg iN our eighth aNNual family-FrieNdly JuNior Tour de Naperville. NeW loCatioN WolF’S CroSSiNg CommuNity parK 3252 WolF’S CroSSiNg rd. SaturdAY, auguSt 10 9:00-11:45 am

Ride bikes, tricycles or big wheels. Pedal power only; no motorized vehicles, please. The path is 1.246 miles. Parents may walk or ride along with their younger children; older children can challenge themselves by seeing how many times they can go around the path. Each registered child receives a yellow T-shirt and, of course, there are “SAG (support and gear) stops” for snacks and drinks. Participants are required to wear bike helmets. (fg)

2014-2024

SAVE the DATE Let’s Nurture Nature in Naperville! Help us celebrate the 10-year Anniversary of

FREE NATURE-THEMED SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES Insect Orchestra AUGUST 5-10, 2024 Dinosaur Discovery AUGUST 12-17, 2024 Mon-Fri 9:00 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm Sat 9:00 am-2:30 pm River Room at Knoch Knolls Nature Center No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

the Knoch Knolls Nature Center! Saturday, September 28 10:00 am-1:00 pm Knoch Knolls Nature Center 320 Knoch Knolls Rd. | Naperville Free giveaways, children’s activities, expert-led hikes, new mobile tours and more!

320 Knoch Knolls Rd. napervilleparks.org/ kknc

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Wheels FREE EVENT

WONDERFUL WORLD OF

MON., SEPT. 16 AT 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Wolf’s Crossing Community Park • 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road Preschoolers ages 1-5 will have an opportunity to see, touch and experience a variety of community vehicles including a police car, tractor and many more! Kids also will meet the community helpers who drive them.

Sponsored by

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Paddleboat Quarry Enjoy some paddleboat, paddleboard or kayak fun on the water at the Paddleboat Quarry, located along the Naperville Riverwalk from spring through fall. * Open weather permitting.

Hours MAY 11-MAY 26

Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am-7:00 pm MAY 27– MID-AUGUST Daily: 10:00 am-7:00 pm FALL Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am-Dusk

Paddleboats (4-person boat) 20 minutes / boat • $15 40 minutes / boat • $20 Paddleboards

Kayaks 20 minutes / one-person • $10 20 minutes / two-person • $15 40 minutes / one-person • $15 40 minutes / two-person • $22 Visit Paddleboat Quarry Rentals at 441 Aurora Ave. to purchase your tickets.

20 minutes • $10 40 minutes • $15

441 AURORA AVENUE – on the Riverwalk near the corner of Jackson Ave. and Eagle St. Visit napervilleparks.org/paddleboatquarry for more information. *In the event of inclement weather the facility will be closed.

Paddleboats Sponsored by

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ROTARY HILL JULY 5-7 LIVE MUSIC / FOOD & BEER / FAMILY FUN

Benefiting Naperville Responds For Veterans www .N aperville S alute . com

SUMMER PLACE NAPERVILLEʼS COMMUNITY THEATRE since 1966 SM THE Tickets on sale NOW for the 2024 season!

June 21 - 30, 2024

July 19 - August 4, 2024

Tickets available at: summerplacetheatre.org, boxoffice@summerplacetheatre.org, or by calling (630) 355-7969 All performances at Naperville Central High School Auditorium 440 Aurora Ave, Naperville, IL 60540

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Help keep Naperville’s parks beautiful!

Commit to one year of service with at least 6 work days per year. Assist with the general care and maintenance of Naperville Park District parks and park amenities!

Who Volunteers? Individuals, Families,

What Can You Adopt? Sport Fields, Trails, Playgrounds, Flower Beds and more!

What Do Volunteers Do? Litter Pickup, Mulch, Weeding, Planting, Raking, Graffiti Removal, Playground Upkeep and more.

Businesses, Schools, Church & Youth Groups, Scouts and more.

For more information visit napervilleparks.org/volunteer

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT NPD Preschool Academy and Toadstools & Pollywogs Two distinguished preschool programs for children 2 1/2-4 years old with three convenient locations: ALFRED RUBIN RIVERWALK COMMUNITY CENTER KNOCH KNOLLS NATURE CENTER SEAGER PARK INTERPRETIVE CENTER REGISTER NOW FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

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Learn how our Fee Assistance Program helps those in financial need experience the benefits of recreation. And, find out how you can donate to help fund recreational programs and experiences for Naperville residents in need. FEE ASSISTANCE

Presenting Sponsor

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WORK HERE PLAY HERE We ’ Were Hiring! re Hiring! APPLY TODAY! napervilleparks.org/ employment

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BE A CADET! FIND OUT WHY MARMION IS THE SCHOOL FOR YOU!

SCAN TO LEARN MORE

A Catholic & Benedictine College Prep High School for Young Men 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, IL 60502 | www.marmion.org | 630-897-6936

Join the Memory Café for free, monthly social gatherings of individuals living with dementia and their care partners. ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE: LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, MUSIC, GAMES, ART, ETC. Sponsored by Dementia Friendly Naperville and The Naperville Senior Task Force MEMORY Café Cafés will be held on the second Tuesday of each month from 2:00-3:30 pm at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Register at: naperville-lib.org . WALK INS WELCOME Call Lisa Kirchner at 630-710-7502 for details.

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scratch-made baked goods for every occasion! Just South of Naperville North High School at the corner of West Fifth Avenue and Mill Street Monday - Friday 6:30A - 6:00P Saturday 6:30A - 2:00P Sunday 8:00A - 12:00P POWER TO THE PEOPLE

is the proud beverage sponsor for the Naperville Park District

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Welcome to EMPOWER , Naperville’s

ONLINE UTILITY DASHBOARD that lets you securely view your electric use.

Fiber Internet • Connectivity • Voice Solutions

Astound is the official Wi-Fi provider for the Fort Hill Activity Center

See HOW and WHEN you’re using electricity DAILY , WEEKLY , MONTHLY or YEARLY . Be empowered to UNDERSTAND your usage and CONSERVE energy to benefit you and the environment!

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to our Sponsors

OUR PREMIER PARTNERS

SUMMER EVENT SPONSORS

Advanced Health and Wellness • Around Town Baird & Warner • Ask Aunt V • Astound • Aurelio's Bradford & Kent • CAP Dental • Captivating Signs • Currito • Children's Health Partners Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group • Dave's Hot Chicken • Dave Steinbach State Farm • DeEtta’s Bakery Dutchman Heating and Cooling • European Sports • F3 Naperville First Service Residential Great Lakes Credit Union • Fyzical Great Western Flooring • Harbor Chase • Huck Bouma • Lazy Dog Restaurants • LeafGuard Legacy Wellness and Physical Therapy • Linda Neubauer Baird & Warner • Living Well Dental • Long Law Main Event • Marmion • Massage Luxe • McAlister's Deli • McKenzie Paskewicz (Baird & Warner) • Midas Midwest Cardiovascular Institute • Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush • Monarch Landing Naperville Bank and Trust • Naperville Convention and Visitors Bureau • Naperville Public Library Naperville Running Company • Nautical Bowls • NCTV17 • Northwestern Medicine • Old National Bank Oswald's Pharmacy • Penny O'Brien Baird & Warner • PM Music • Portillo's • Stilley's Auto Detailing Raising Cane's • RoboThink • Sweetgreen • Texas Roadhouse • The Branch • The Growing Place TR Miller, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing • Two Maids • Westside Children's Therapy • Your Story Counseling

OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

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To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities, contact Stacey Fontechia, Sales and Sponsorship Manager, at 630-848-3575 or email sfontechia@napervilleparks.org

LOCATED ON THE NAPERVILLE RIVERWALK NEAR ROTARY HILL For more information visit napervilleparks.org/carillon

Unique, 16-story structure featuring a 72-bell instrument Adjacent Visitor Center featuring exhibits, open for tours May-September Hours of Operations MAY 11-MAY 26 Saturday & Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm MAY 31-AUGUST 11 Friday-Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm AUGUST 17-SEPTEMBER 29 Saturday & Sunday 1:00-6:00 pm Dates and hours are subject to change due to weather and other factors beyond our control. Carillon Tour Admission Age 4 and under: FREE Age 5 and up: $3

2024 Summer Recital Series On Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm starting June 4 through August 13, talented carillonneurs from all over the world delight concert-goers with an evening of music. Performances are free and for all ages. A concert will also be held on Saturday, June 22. (No concert on June 25 and July 2) Held rain or shine • Picnicking is welcome Post-recital moonlight carillon tours available for $2 per person For information on weekly recitals please visit napervilleparks.org/carillon

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CAMPS Summer Break

SUMMER BREAK CAMPS REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS • SOME CAMPS MAY BE FULL

DAY CAMPS: FULL DAY GRADE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 Before Camp at Camp Frontier • GRADES 1-8 Available to all of the registered early risers attending Camp Frontier. (dn) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Frontier S.C. Central Pavilion • 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. 93205 Jun 3-7 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$53 93206 Jun 10-14 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93207 Jun 17-21 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93208 Jun 24-28 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93209 Jul 1-5 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $28/$42 93210 Jul 8-12 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93211 Jul 15-19 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93212 Jul 22-26 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93213 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93214 Aug 5-9 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 Camp Frontier • GRADES 1-8 This full-day, week-long camp keeps kids having fun all summer! They’ll discover new friendships, enjoy arts and crafts, play group games and participate in individual and team sports. Camp will travel to Centennial Beach twice a week to swim and take a field trip to a fun destination once each week. Campers need to bring their lunch each day except Wednesday when a pizza, chips and lemonade lunch is provided. Fee includes Camp Frontier T-shirt to wear on field trip days. Early pickup is available at 3:00 p.m. each day except Friday field trip days. Registration numbers for day camps are closed on the Wednesday of the week prior to camp. Registrations for day camps are accepted only up to a determined maximum number. Closing of registrations for day camp is being implemented in order for the Park District to monitor camp enrollment and ensure proper staffing levels. All detailed information about camp is located at www.napervilleparks.org/camps. Early drop off is available at 7:00 a.m. to all of the registered early risers attending Camp Frontier. No camp July 4. (dn) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Frontier S.C. Central Pavilion • 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. GRADE 1-3 93216 Jun 3-7 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93217 Jun 10-14 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93218 Jun 17-21 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93219 Jun 24-28 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93220 Jul 1-5 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $200/$230 93221 Jul 8-12 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93222 Jul 15-19 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93223 Jul 22-26 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93224 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93225 Aug 5-9 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 GRADE 4-8 93227 Jun 3-7 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93228 Jun 10-14 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93229 Jun 17-21 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93230 Jun 24-28 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93231 Jul 1-5 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $200/$230 93232 Jul 8-12 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93233 Jul 15-19 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93234 Jul 22-26 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93235 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93236 Aug 5-9 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280

Before Camp at Camp Seager • GRADES 1-8 Available to all of the registered early risers attending Camp Seager. (dn) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Seager Park Pavilion • 1163 Plank Rd. 93172 Jun 3-7 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93173 Jun 10-14 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93174 Jun 17-21 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93175 Jun 24-28 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93176 Jul 1-5 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $28/$42 93177 Jul 8-12 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93178 Jul 15-19 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93179 Jul 22-26 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93180 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 93181 Aug 5-9 M-F 7:00-8:00 am $35/$52 Camp Seager • GRADES 1-8 This full-day, week-long camp keeps kids having fun all summer! They’ll discover new friendships, enjoy arts and crafts, play group games and participate in individual and team sports. Camp will travel to Centennial Beach twice a week to swim and take a field trip to a fun destination once each week. Campers need to bring their lunch each day except Thursday when a pizza, chips and lemonade lunch is provided. Fee includes Camp Seager T-shirt to wear on field trip days. Early pickup is available at 3:00 p.m. each day except Friday field trip days. Registration numbers for day camps are closed on the Wednesday of the week prior to camp. Registrations for day camps are accepted only up to a determined maximum number. Closing of registrations for day camp is being implemented in order for the Park District to monitor camp enrollment and ensure proper staffing levels. All detailed information about camp is located at www.napervilleparks.org/camps. Early drop off is available at 7:00 a.m. to all of the registered early risers attending Camp Seager. No camp July 4. (dn) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Seager Park Pavilion • 1163 Plank Rd. GRADE 1-3 93183 Jun 3-7 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93184 Jun 10-14 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93185 Jun 17-21 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93186 Jun 24-28 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93187 Jul 1-5 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $200/$230 93188 Jul 8-12 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93189 Jul 15-19 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93190 Jul 22-26 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93191 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93192 Aug 5-9 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 GRADE 4-8 93194 Jun 3-7 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93195 Jun 10-14 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93196 Jun 17-21 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93197 Jun 24-28 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93198 Jul 1-5 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $200/$230 93199 Jul 8-12 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93200 Jul 15-19 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93201 Jul 22-26 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93202 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280 93203 Aug 5-9 M-F 8:00 am-5:30 pm $250/$280

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SUMMER BREAK CAMPS

DAY CAMPS: HALF DAY

GRADE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 Adventure Camp • GRADES 1-5 Adventure Camp is all about discovering new friendships, enjoying arts and crafts, playing lots of group games and participating in individual and team sports. On Thursdays, we’ll take weekly field trips by school bus to a fun destination! On field trip days, campers begin the day at 8:45 a.m. with pick up at 3:00 p.m. Campers need to bring a snack, drink and lunch each day. Fee includes Adventure Camp T-shirt to wear on field trip days. Detailed information about camp is located at www.napervilleparks.org/ camps (dn) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N White Eagle School Gym • 1585 White Eagle Dr. 91338 Jun 3-20 M-W Th $260/$290••

9:00 am-1:00 pm 8:45 am-3:00 pm 9:00 am-1:00 pm 8:45 am-3:00 pm 9:00 am-1:00 pm 8:45 am-3:00 pm

M-W Th M-W Th

$238/$268••

91339 Jun 24-Jul 11

ARTS Creative Sewing • AGES 6-12

91340 Jul 15-Aug 1

$260/$290••

This is an introduction for those with little to no sewing experience. Become familiar with using a sewing machine and develop confidence making different projects throughout the program. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Multipurpose Room 204 • 2244 West 95th St. 92542 Jun 13-14 Th-F 1:00-5:00 pm $151/$181 92543 Jun 27-28 Th-F 1:00-5:00 pm $151/$181 Garment Sewing • AGES 7-12 Participants will learn to sew and receive instruction on how to use a pattern on a sewing machine to create something fun they can wear! On first day of class, the instructor will review the required materials and pattern. Participants will need to purchase fabric for their garment of choice; students will be making one garment only. Pattern and other sewing notions are included. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N 95th Street Multipurpose Room 204 • 2244 West 95th St. 92546 Jun 20-21 Th-F 1:00-5:00 pm $151/$181 92547 Jul 11-12 Th-F 1:00-5:00 pm $151/$181 92786 Aug 1-2 Th-F 1:00-5:00 pm $151/$181 Theatre Camp Featuring Disney Favorites! • AGES 4-7 The music of Disney provides a soundtrack to life! “Be Our Guest”, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me”, “Bibbity-Bobbity-Boo!” and “Let It Go!” just to name a few. Explore the Disney song list while collaborating to create an original script. Campers will learn about the theatre, develop unique characters, and work together to create their own inspired, one-of-a-kind performance. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 93394 Aug 5-9 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285••

Camp Summer Fun • GRADES 1-5 Camp Summer Fun is all about discovering new friendships, enjoying arts and crafts, playing lots of group games and participating in individual and team sports. On Thursdays, we’ll take weekly field trips by school bus to a fun destination! On field trip days, campers begin the day at 8:45 a.m. with pick up at 3:00 p.m. Campers need to bring a snack, drink and lunch each day. Camp will meet outdoors when weather permits. Fee includes Camp Summer Fun T-shirt to wear on field trip days. Detailed information about camp is located at www.napervilleparks.org/camps (dn) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Peterson - Gym • 4008 Chinaberry Ln. 93119 Jun 3-20 M-W Th 9:00 am-1:00 pm 8:45 am-3:00 pm $260/$290

M-W Th M-W Th

9:00 am-1:00 pm 8:45 am-3:00 pm 9:00 am-1:00 pm 8:45 am-3:00 pm

93120 Jun 24-Jul 11

$238/$268

$260/$290

93121 Jul 15-Aug 1

Summer School Camp • GRADES 1-5 On Mondays through Thursdays after a morning of learning with the school district, camp participants can spend the afternoon immersed in great camp activities with the park district. Arts and crafts, sports and group games are all part of the fun. Additionally, once each week, an entertainer will perform onsite for campers, participants will enjoy a movie shown onsite, and will take a trip to cenntennial Beach. Additionally, once per session, campers will travel to a fun field trip destination. Those attending summer school at Ranch View and Mill Street go directly to camp from their summer school classroom with guidance from their schoolteacher. Lunch and snacks are provided daily, and early pick-up is available at 3:00 p.m. except beach and field trip days. When registering, please let us know if your child needs a vegetarian or gluten-free lunch. Detailed information about the camp will also be available at www. napervilleparks.org/camps in mid-April. Registration for the Summer School Camp will begin on March 4, 2024. CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Mill Street School Gym - Door #5 • 1312 N. Mill St. 92053 Jun 3-20 M-Th 12:00-5:30 pm $315/$345•• 92054 Jun 24-Jul 11 M-Th 12:00-5:30 pm $315/$345•• Ranch View School Gym - Door #13 • 1651 Ranchview Dr. 92055 Jun 3-20 M-Th 12:00-5:30 pm $315/$345•• 92056 Jun 24-Jul 11 M-Th 12:00-5:30 pm $315/$345••

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SUMMER BREAK CAMPS REGISTRATION IN PROGRESS • SOME CAMPS MAY BE FULL

Theatre Camp Featuring Frozen • AGES 4-10 Jump “Into the Unknown” and “Let it Go” as we create our own Frozen- inspired musical! Through drama games, improv, music, and movement, campers will explore the music and themes from the ultra popular Disney movies Frozen and Frozen II ! Campers will learn about the theatre, develop unique characters, and work together to create their own original script. The week culminates in a one-of-a-kind performance. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. AGES 4-7 93356 Jun 10-14 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• 93357 Jun 10-14 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285•• 93363 Jul 15-19 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• AGES 5-10 93364 Jul 15-19 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285•• Theatre Camp Featuring Hamilton • AGES 7-13 Don’t throw away your shot and join us in “The Room Where It Happens” for a musical theatre camp like no other! Delve into learning about the theatre, creating cohesive scripts, and developing characters all while exploring the music and themes from the Broadway hit, Hamilton . Through drama games, improv, music, and movement, campers will collaborate to construct their own script and present their original work in a one-of-a-kind performance to share with family and friends. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 93358 Aug 5-9 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285•• Theatre Camp Featuring Harry Potter • AGES 7-13 Wingardium Leviosa! Leave the muggle world behind and join Harry, Ron, and Hermione as they escape dementors, battle death eaters, and survive the halls of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! Campers will play drama games, develop magical characters, and create original stories all while saving the world from He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. The week culminates in a magical performance that will be sure to have audiences levitating in their seats! Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 93359 Jun 17-21 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• 93365 Jun 17-21 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285••

Theatre Camp Featuring Matilda • AGES 7-13 “We’re revolting!” Join Matilda as she uses her powers to rid her school of the evil Headmistress. Through drama games, improv, music, and movement, campers will explore the music and themes of Roald Dahl’s classic Matilda . Campers will collaborate to create dynamic characters and original stories focusing on family, love, loyalty, and determination. The week culminates in a rebellious performance to share with family and friends. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 93361 Jul 22-26 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• 93362 Jul 22-26 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285•• Theatre Camp Featuring Shrek • AGES 4-13 “Let your freak flag fly” with our camp that explores the music and themes of the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Shrek ! Through drama games, improv, music, and movement, campers will learn about the theatre, collaborate to construct an original script, develop unique characters, learn musical numbers, explore themes of self-love, acceptance, and friendship, and discover that “Beautiful Ain’t Always Pretty.” The session culminates in a one-of-a-kind performance of the campers’ original play to share with family and friends. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. AGES 4-7 93386 Jun 24-28 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• AGES 7-13 93385 Jun 24-28 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285•• Theatre Camp Featuring Wicked • AGES 7-13 “Defy Gravity” with our popular camp! Delve into learning about the theatre, creating cohesive scripts, and developing characters all while exploring themes from the Broadway hit, Wicked . Through drama games, improv, music, and movement, campers will collaborate to construct their own script and present their original work in a one-of-a-kind performance to share with family and friends. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. 93389 Jul 8-12 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• 93388 Jul 8-12 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285•• Theatre Camp Featuring Wonka! • AGES 5-13 Join us in a world of pure imagination. The classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl provides the theme for participants to explore in this creative and imaginative camp. Students will collaborate to construct their own script, develop unique characters, and discover the riddles of Wonka’s journey. The session culminates in an original performance for family and friends. Please bring a labeled water bottle and nut-free snack to camp each day. (bm) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N NCHS Community Room - Enter Door #28 • 440 W. Aurora Ave. AGES 5-10 93392 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 9:00 am-12:00 pm $255/$285•• AGES 7-13 93391 Jul 29-Aug 2 M-F 1:00-4:00 pm $255/$285••

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SUMMER BREAK CAMPS

WOW Kid’s Art Camp • AGES 11-16 Spend a week with artist Charlie Heinrich / Art Wizard! In addition to having fun, students will use unexpected ideas and materials along with various concepts including line, form, color, shape to make art objects. We’ll also try out different hands-on techniques like drawing, painting, sculpting, combining, constructing, gluing, hot gluing, cutting, sawing, sanding, drilling, tying, wiring, and thinking. Some of the topics we plan to cover are: aliens, flying saucers, airplanes, sail boats, birds, skulls, hearts, robots, super heroes, snakes, alligators, animals, people and wherever our imagination takes us. Parents, clear off your refrigerator and mantel, because your camper will be creating a lot of unique and fun art that you’ll want to display. Participants should bring a lunch, snacks and something to drink. Supply fee of $40 payable to the instructor at the first class. (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery • 508 N. Center St. 92138 Jun 11-14 T-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm $245/$275 93237 Jun 25-28 T-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm $245/$275 92136 Jul 16-19 T-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm $245/$275 92137 Jul 30-Aug 2 T-F 10:00 am-2:00 pm $245/$275 Young Rembrandts Drawing Fun - Core & Anime • AGES 5-12 NEW Here’s an exciting experience that will unlock your imaginative child’s inner artist. We explore the basics of visual art in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. Our instructors show core drawing skills while delving intand the world of anime, kawaii and squishmallows - a very vibrant and colorful style of storytelling sweeping the art and media world. Students complete several different projects from whimsical characters, animals, and everyday objects. Learn to draw characters, facial expressions and object shapes, illustrate action and movement, create scenes around heroes, sidekicks and villains. The collection of drawings will be impressive! Young Rembrandts doubles your artist’s creativity, confidence and drawing skill. Add this artistic workshop to your child’s schedule today! (bd) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N ARRCC Classroom 206 • 305 Jackson Ave. 92443 Jun 5-6 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92444 Jun 12-13 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92445 Jun 19-20 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92446 Jun 26-27 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92447 Jul 10-11 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92448 Jul 17-18 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92449 Jul 24-25 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120 92450 Jul 31-Aug 1 W-Th 10:00 am-12:00 pm $90/$120

ATHLETICS Basketball Camp: Jump City Coed • AGES 6-12

Learn basketball fundamentals using drills, scrimmages and contests. Players are grouped by ability when numbers permit. Led by Coach Tony Ikovich and the Jump City Basketball staff. (fg) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N AGES 6-8 Fort Hill Gymnasium B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 92391 Jun 24-27 M-Th 9:00-10:30 am $94/$124 92395 Aug 5-8 M-Th 9:00-10:30 am $94/$124 River Woods School Gym • 2607 River Woods Dr. 92393 Jul 8-11 M-Th 9:00-10:30 am $94/$124•• AGES 9-12 Fort Hill Gymnasium B • 20 Fort Hill Dr. 92392 Jun 24-27 M-Th 10:30 am-12:00 pm $94/$124 92396 Aug 5-8 M-Th 10:30 am-12:00 pm $94/$124 River Woods School Gym • 2607 River Woods Dr. 92394 Jul 8-11 M-Th 10:30 am-12:00 pm $94/$124•• Chicago NFL Alumni After Camp Offensive Skills • AGES 6-14 Following camp day, fine tune throwing, catching and running skills in a small group setting for QB, Wide Receiver and Running Back. Work with camp coaches and NFL Alumni heroes to get an edge. Available for one hour following Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday camp day. Must register for this camp to participate. Rain makeup day is Friday. (ba) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Commissioners Park Field E - Synthetic Turf Field • 3704 111th St. 92150 Jul 23-25 T-Th 11:30 am-12:30 pm $97 Chicago NFL Alumni Youth Football Camps • AGES 6-14 Learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete from pro coaches and NFL Alumni Chicago Bears! This program provides non-contact football instruction, athletic skill development and fitness training. Age-appropriate, station-based curriculum delivers results to both experienced players and newcomers to the game. With patience and encouragement, kids gain confidence, develop skills and have fun. There will be comprehensive instruction for all ages as well as accelerated skills instruction for experienced players. An optional after-camp program (open only to day campers) is available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday offering offensive skills instruction or position specific instruction for more knowledge and confidence. (ba) CODE DATE DAY TIME R/N Commissioners Park Field E - Synthetic Turf Field • 3704 111th St. 92151 Jul 22-26 M-F 8:30-11:30 am $299/$329

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