Summer Classes
Cheerleading-Stunt Team Fundamentals
3-9 years
Do you want to be a cheerleader? Join our squad as we learn basic cheers and dances. In class students will learn cheerleading basics, such as arm movements, jumps, and smiles. Our program is designed for girls of all ages and abilities. At the end of the eight weeks children will perform the cheers they have learned for their parents. No class 7/4.
Location: Behind Community Center
Fee: $66/74 (8 weeks)
Limit: 8/15
Code:
3028 Wed 6/6-8/1 1:00-1:45 pm 3-4 years
3029 Wed 6/6-8/1 2:00-3:00 pm 5-6 years
3030 Wed 6/6-8/1 3:15-4:15 pm 7-9 years
Glitzy Girls Summertime Spa
6-12 years
Come join Glitzy Girlz staff for a night of pampering on a nice summer evening. We will start with a fruit facial (avocado/banana) and soak our skin. Each girl will design a beautiful crystal charm anklet complete with flip flop and summer themed charms. We will do a pedicure section with scrub, lotion and spray and finish with a fresh nail polish application complete with nail art stickers or designs. Our manicures will consist of buffing, cuticles, lotion bar and fresh polish application and nail art. A foot/nail brush is provided to use and take home. We end our night with a relaxing drink and snack. A spa goodie bag is provided as a keepsake.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $32/40
Limit: 6/20
Code: 3027 Mon 6/25 6:30-8:00 pm
Cooking with Miss Irene-
Picnic Time
6-9 years
Spend a wonderful summer on a picnic with Miss Irene. This summer we will learn to prepare many of the foods that made America famous and summertime delicious. This lunchtime class will involve the kids in safe and fun food preparation, meal manners and nutritious feasting! No class 7/3 and 7/4.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $70/78 (6 weeks)
Limit: 6/10
Code: 3002 Wed 6/6-7/18 5:00-7:00 pm 6-9 yr
 Quiz-Kids with Miss Irene
10-13 years
Is your kid a Whiz – kid that seems destined for a Jeopardy tournament? Do they follow you around spouting all sorts of facts from silly to serious? Then Quiz bowl is the game for them! Played in Middle Schools, High Schools and Colleges around the country, teams of 5 take each other on in a battle of wits. In this program inquisitive kids will learn how to acquire trivial knowledge and share it at lightning speed with a buzzer in hand. Miss Irene is the coach of the Wauconda High School Scholastic Bowl Quiz team, (qualifying for Nationals two years in a row) and she wants to share this fun game with all your mini mega-brains – so come join the fun! No Class 7/3.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $45/53 (6 weeks)
Limit: 6/10
Code: 3026 Tues 6/12-7/24 4:00-5:00 pm
Magic Class
5-12 years
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the “Magic Team of Gary Kantor”! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided, and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are always taught at each session! Instructor: Magic Team of Gary Kantor.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $18/26
Limit: 5/35
Code: 3021 Wed 6/13 6:30-7:25 pm
Summer Coached Bowling I and II
6-12 years
Bowling! It’s the latest craze. It’s fun! It’s instructional! We will have a Wauconda Bowl instructor that will be instructing the bowlers as they learn rules, etiquette, hand/body placement, and more. Fee includes one game of bowling, instruction and shoe rental. You won’t want to strike out on this class. Sign-up now! No class 7/3.
Location: Wauconda Bowl
Fee: $30/38 (4 weeks)
Limit: 6/24
Code:
3022 Tues 6/12-7/10 2:00-3:00 pm 9-12 yr Bowling II
3023 Tues 6/12-7/10 4:30-5:30 pm 6-8 yr Bowling I
3024 Tues 7/24-8/14 2:00-3:00 pm 6-8 yr Bowling I
3025 Tues 7/24-8/14 5:00-6:00 pm 9-12 yr Bowling II
Computer Classes
Lego Robot Engineers
7-8 years
Join the C.A.K.E. CO., aka Creative Answers Kids Engineering Co. Receiving Daily EWR‟s (engineering work request), students work in teams, learn about robotics, and build & program their own robotic creations using the LEGO™ WeDo Robotics System. This unique system, designed by the experts at MIT, teaches students about simple machines, engineering, programming and so much more. Young imaginations soar!
Location: Community Center
Fee: $63/71 (4 weeks)
Limit: 6/10
Code: 3031 Mon 7/9-7/30 5:15-6:30 pm
Lights, Camera, Action-Making your own Batman movie
8-12 years
Join us as we shine the Bat light to summon directors, writers, creators and editors of our own movie productions. You will work in teams to create your own story and script. You will design your own backgrounds and use Batman figures as characters and film your movie using special movie making cameras and software. We will use graphic editing techniques and stop motion animation, add background noise and music, and show your movie at a private screening on the last day of class. How exciting it will be to see your final movie posted on the COMPUTER EXPLORERS YouTube channel to be viewed by friends and family near and far.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $72/80 (4 weeks)
Limit: 6/10
Code: 3033 Mon-Thurs 6/25-6/28 1:30-3:00 pm
Moviemaking Adventures-Making your own Spiderman movie
8-12 years
Spiderman is back and you get to decide what his next adventure will be! You will act as the writers, directors and producers of your own movie, working in teams to create your own story and script. You will design your own backgrounds and use Spiderman figures as characters and film your movie using special movie making cameras and software. We will use graphic editing techniques and stop motion animation, add background noise and music, and show your movie at a private screening on the last day of class. How exciting it will be to show your movie to your friends and family on the
COMPUTER EXPLORERS YouTube channel!
Location: Community Center
Fee: $72/80 (4 days
Limit: 6/10
Code: 3032 Mon-Thur 8/6-8/9 9:30-11:00 am
Bee-Bot Robot
4-6 years
Bee-Bot has buzzed into town to help us learn about robots and programming. Students can give Bee-Bot commands to program his movements through a racetrack, explore Treasure Island, make him dance and so much more.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $52/60 (4 weeks)
Limit: 6.8
Code: 3034 Mon 7/9-7/30 4:00-5:00 pm |
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Summer Water Fun
Wacky Water Day Wednesdays-water parks
6-10 years
Does your kid love waterparks? The thrill of going down a slide, being lazy on the lazy river, or just floating in a swimming pool. Well join us on Wednesdays for Wacky Days in the sun. Please dress your child in his/her swimsuit, send a sack lunch, and make sure to put on lots of sunscreen. We will visit a different waterpark each time, so sign up for one or all of them. * These camps travel by themselves, all other trips will travel with Camp Wauconda.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $22/30
Limit: 5/13
Code:
3008 Wed 6/20 8:30 am-3:00 pm
*Dolphins Cove in Carpentersville
3009 Wed 6/27 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Aquatic Family Center in Vernon Hills
3010 Wed 7/11 8:30 am-3:00 pm
*Crystal Main Beach
3011 Wed 7/25 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Barefoot Bay in Mundelein
3012 Wed 8/8 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Rainbow Falls in Elk Grove
Fun in the Sun
5-10 years
Join us once a month as we explore summertime. We will explore a new summertime theme each month from wacky water games, fishing, picnics and ice cream. This class is an indoor/outdoor class so dress for the weather. Each week send a sack lunch, water bottle, sunscreen and be prepared to be outside most of the afternoon.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $30/38
Limit: 6/10
Code:
3013 Tues 6/12 12:00-1:30 pm
3014 Tues 7/10 12:00-1:30 pm
3015 Tues 8/7 12:00-1:30 pm
Ice Cream Social
6-9 years
We will take a boat cruise around Bangs Lake and afterwards participants will enjoy an ice cream sundae that they design. Game playing and art projects will make this afternoon complete. You won’t want to miss out on this fun afternoon.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $15/22
Limit: 5/10
Code: 3016 Mon 7/23 2:30-4:30 pm
Surf and Turf
5-8 years
Pack a lunch for a picnic adventure, sunscreen, and a swimsuit and head to Beach Park for an afternoon of soaking up the rays. We will have a fun-filled afternoon of crafts, stories, and water playtime.
Location: Beach Park
Fee: $32/40 (4 weeks)
Limit: 5/10
Code:
3017 Thurs 6/7-6/28 11:45 am-1:15 pm
3018 Thurs 7/12-8/2 11:45 am-1:15 pm
Friday Fun Camp
5-8 years
Not quite ready for multi-day camp? Give this one day a week camp a try. Bring your lunch and we’ll start each session with a picnic and outdoor playtime. Each week we will have a different summertime theme that includes stories, songs, crafts and lots of fun. We will spend time both inside and out so dress for the weather and don’t forget sunscreen. Bring a friend along to share in the excitement of your first camp experience.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $35/42 (4 weeks)
Limit: 5/12
Code:
3019 Fri 6/8-6/29 12:00-2:00 pm
3020 Fri 7/13-8/3 12:00-2:00 pm
Art Corner
Picasso’s Summer Fun Art Workshop
3-7 years
Get ready for summer as your child explores the wonders of a Pacific paradise. Young Rembrandts provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to discover and develop his or her drawing abilities. During the month of June, our students will create tropical-inspired images from the Pacific. A scenic Polynesian landscape, a detailed dolphin graphic and colorful Tiki sculptures are just some of the drawings our students will illustrate. Set sail for this Pacific paradise. Space may be the final frontier, but a Young Rembrandts drawing class is the gateway to a universe of artistic development. During the month of July, our students will create images inspired by the space program. An exciting shuttle blast off, a detailed astronaut and the moon landing are just some of the drawings our students will draw. Set course for education and adventure. Enroll your child today! No class 7/4.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $40/48 (4 weeks)
Limit: 6/35
Code:
3035 Wed 6/13-7/11 4:30-5:15 pm
3036 Wed 7/1-8/8 4:30-5:15 pm
Picasso’s Art Lovers Workshop
8-12 years
Art Lovers get creative with colorful materials! In this course, the young artist discovers new possibilities by using varied drawing, painting and sculpting techniques. Express yourself with watercolor, acrylic, ink, pastel and clay. The use of different materials will give dimension, texture and vitality to the students work. All sessions incorporate new projects and materials and are taught by published artists and certified teachers. All supplies included, please bring a smock.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $67/70 (4 weeks)
Limit: 6/35
Code:
3041 Thurs 6/7-6/28 2:15-3:15 pm
3042 Tues 7/10-7/31 2:15-3:15 pm
Young Rembrandts Elementry Drawing
6-12 years
Get ready for summer as your child explores the wonders of a Pacific paradise. Young Rembrandts provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to discover and develop his or her drawing abilities. During the month of June, our students will create tropical-inspired images from the Pacific. A scenic Polynesian landscape, a detailed dolphin graphic and colorful Tiki sculptures are just some of the drawings our students will illustrate. Set sail for this Pacific paradise. Space may be the final frontier, but a Young Rembrandts drawing class is the gateway to a universe of artistic development. During the month of July, our students will create images inspired by the space program. An exciting shuttle blast off, a detailed astronaut and the moon landing are just some of the drawings our students will draw. Set course for education and adventure. Enroll your child today! No class 7/4.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $40/48 (4 weeks)
Limit: 5/15
Code:
3035 Wed 6/13-7/11 4:30-5:15 pm
3036 Wed 7/1-8/8 4:30-5:15 pm
Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing
5-12 years
Don’t let summer boredom grab your child. Keep him or her amused and productive with Young Rembrandts. Young Rembrandts provides a wonderful opportunity for your child to discover and develop his or her drawing abilities. During the month of June, our students will create cartoon illustrations inspired by a tropical paradise. Humorous parrot characters, fun grass skirts and a surfing sequence are just some of the drawings our students will depict. Feel the sand beneath your feet and marvel at the blue skies overhead. In July, our students will create cartoon illustrations inspired by the space program. Delightful astronauts, adventurous chimps in space, and fun without gravity are just some of the drawings our students will illustrate. Fire up those rockets and shoot for the moon! Enroll your child today! No class 7/4.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $40/48 (4 weeks)
Limit: 5/15
Code:
3039 Wed 6/13-7/11 5:30-6:15 pm
3040 Wed 7/18-8/8 5:30-6:15 pm
Teen Programs
Adult Jazz Menagerie Dance
16+ and older
This is an energetic class that not only teaches you Hip Hop movements and technique, but also instills rhythm and precision in your muscle memory. Utilizing upbeat music from various genres, in addition to the latest Hip Hop hits, you are guaranteed to have fun and get a good workout!
Location: Community Center
Fee: $32/40
Limit: 4/10
Code:
Session 1-4029 Tues 6/4-6/29 6:30-7:30 pm
Session 2 4045 Tues 7/9-8/2 6:30-7:30 pm
V.I.P. Volunteer Incentive Program
13+ years
Attention all junior high through high school students! How would you like to earn free passes to the movies, a gift certifi cate to the mall or even a free trip? All you have to do is donate your time to help out your park district and community by volunteering at any of our special events. You can volunteer for all events or just some of them. Perfect for those who enjoy helping or may need credit for honor societies. If you are interested in this program, please contact Sara Schuring at (847) 526-3610 or sign up on line using the volunteer contact form at www.waucondaparks.com.
Events/Date/Time:
May 5 Mother Daughter Tea 10:30-2:00 pm Community Center
June 21-24 Wauconda Fest Varies Fest Grounds
June 24 5K/10K Run 5:30-10:30 am Fest Grounds
July 3 Fireworks 5:00-11:00 pm Cook Park
July 7 Summer Beach Fiesta 12:00-4:15 pm Beach
July 21 Kids Triathlon 5:30-11:00 am Cook Park
July 22 Adult Triathlon 4:30-11:00 am Cook Park
August 26 Final Beach Bash 12:00-4:15 pm Beach Park
October 25 Halloween Gala 5:00–8:00 pm Community Center
November 30 Tree Lighting 5:00-9:00 pm Community Center
Safe Sitter Babysitting
11-14 years
Our new babysitting program, sponsored by Safe Sitter, is sure to get your teen on the right track to become a babysitter. Participants will learn how to care for a choking infant or child, basic first aid, personal safety for the babysitter, injury prevention, how to care for children, preventing problem behavior, behavior management, ethics, and babysitting as a business. Program includes a babysitting manual and a completion card. Participants should bring a baby-sized doll and lunch to all classes.
Location: Community Center
Fee: $40/48 (2 days)
Limit: 4/16
Code:
5001 Sat and Sun 7/14-7/15 10:00 am-2:00 pm
5002 Sat and Sun 9/15-9/16 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Teen Camp Olympics
5-8 greaders
Sign up your teen for a special trip sponsored by IPRA. Competitions will vary from the serious to the silly! Cool attractions like the joust and climbing wall will be mixed with activities like bat races, tug-O-war, and cheese puff head toss! This is sure to be a fun time for your teen.
Location: Lisle Park District
Fee: $12/20
Limit: 20/35
Code: 5000 Wed 7/18/12 8:30 am-3:30 pm
(Olympics from 10:00 am-2:00 pm)
Paintball
12-16 years
Experience extreme fun paintball style! We will take a trip up to Breakaway Paintball in Franksville, Wisconsin and spend half of the day playing the ultimate game of paintball. Please wear loose-fitting clothes, long sleeve shirt and pants, and bring a sack lunch and water bottle. All participants will be furnished with equipment (rental gun, goggle, tank, hopper, 500 rounds, and all day air fills). Teams play from 1:00-4:00 pm. A waiver must be signed by parent/guardian before going on the trip. Registration deadline is 7/6.
Location: Softball filed parking lot
Fee: $55/63 (1 day)
Limit: 8/14
Code: 5003 Sun 7/15 11:00 am-5:30 pm
Teen Bags League
11-15,16-19 years
Grab a teammate and come out for this exciting league. 6 total games will be played (2 games per team per night) along with a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season. If you are an individual and don’t have a teammate then call Mark Ftacek at (847) 526-3610 to be put on an extra player list.
Location: Cook Park
Fee: $25 per team (4 weeks)
Limit: 4/18 teams
Code: 5004 Mon 6/4-6/25 5:30-7:30 pm
Kan Jam Tournament
5-8 graders
Grab a teammate and come out to play this fun physical education game that is sweeping the nation. We will have this tournament during our popular and exciting Wauconda Fest. Teams of 2 will play against other teams to try to win a wonderful prize. Tournament style (Single or Double Elimination) will be determined at the event depending on how many teams sign up. You can pre-register or sign up on the day of the event. -During Wauconda Fest.
Location: Behind Community Center
Fee: FREE
Limit: 4/12 teams
Code: 5005 Sat 6/23 1:00-3:00 pm |
