Park District News and Notes
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For Registration Information, visit us at www.napervilleparks.org. You also may call the Naperville Park District at 630-848-5000 or stop by the Park District’s Administration Building at 320 W. Jackson Avenue. Office hours are 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 9:00 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Registration is also conducted at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center (630-848-3615) located at 305 W. Jackson Avenue and at the South Maintenance Facility (630-864-3100) located at 3415 Book Road in south Naperville. Office hours for registration at the ARRCC are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Office hours for the South Maintenance Facility are 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Pre-registration for programs is required unless otherwise noted.
Summer Program Guide delivery
Naperville Park District Program Guides are delivered each season to our residents’ doorsteps. Delivery of our Summer 2008 Program Guide began April 19. Summer Program Guides are also available for pick-up at Park District facilities, Naperville library branches and the following National City locations through Friday, May 16:
1001 S. Washington St. 630.637.4122
1308 S. Naper Blvd. 630.637.4152
3135 Book Road 630.637.4128
9 E. Ogden Ave. 630.637.3792
Mother’s Day Special at Springbrook and Naperbrook Golf Courses
Show Mom how much you appreciate all she does for you! Treat her to free golf on Saturday and Sunday, May 10 and May 11. Or, make it a golf outing for the whole family; bring the kids ages 17 and under and they play for free after 5:00 p.m. Need another gift idea? How about lessons? One 45-minute lesson is $50 or four 45-minute lessons are $180. How about sprucing up Mom’s golf wardrobe? All women’s apparel will be 25% off! For all the details, contact the Springbrook Golf Course Golf Shop at 630-848-5060.
Annual Riverwalk Flower Bulb Sale one day only!
The Naperville Park District will be selling tulip bulbs that were planted along the Riverwalk on Friday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m. at the Riverwalk Pavilion located south of Naperville Park District’s Administrative Parking Lot, 320 W. Jackson Avenue. The cost is $3 per dozen bulbs.
Naperbrook Golf Course Vendor Demo Day
Stop by Naperbrook Golf Course on Friday, May 16 between 4:00 p.m.-7:00 pm to hit the latest and greatest in golf equipment. Vendors such as Nike, Cleveland, TaylorMade, Ping and many more will be on hand to showcase their newest golf equipment. No appointment is necessary; simply stop by the driving range and start hitting the best equipment offered in the golf industry.
Naperville Park District’s Centennial Beach, designated as one of the 150 Great Places in Illinois by the American Institute of Architects, 500 W. Jackson Avenue, Naperville, opens for the season on May 24. Call 630.848.5000 or visit us at www.napervilleparks.org for more information.
DuPage River Sweep 2008
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, June 7, to help clean trash and debris out of the DuPage River and its tributaries. Since 1991, approximately 7,500 volunteers have participated in this annual clean-up and have removed over 180 tons of trash – but each year there’s always more to clean! Everyone is welcome! You also can help keep trash and other pollutants from reaching the river by stenciling storm drains with the message “Dump No Waste – Drains to River”. Pollutants that wash down storm drains go directly to the river. Help educate your neighbors and protect our rivers. Please call The Conservation Foundation at 630.428.4500 for more information.
Centennial Beach Memberships now available for purchase by returning members
Use our quick and easy online registration system!
Visit us at www.napervilleparks.org to renew your Beach membership for 2008. Beach memberships also may be renewed or purchased in person by visiting the Park District’s administration building at 320 W. Jackson Avenue, 630-848-5000 or the South Maintenance Facility at 3415 Book Road, 630-864-3100. Mailed in registration forms will continue to be accepted, but please do not send in your membership card with your registration form. Your Beach identification card will be activated automatically once your registration and payment has been received and processed.
Register online for Mudrats
Children age 4 through young adults age 18 are invited to join the Mudrat swim team to enhance competitive strokes, conditioning, starts, turns and more. Mudrat swimmers are encouraged to have fun and do their best regardless of whether they win or lose. Visit us at www.napervilleparks.org or call us at 630-848-5000 to learn more.
Mom & Me: Kitchen Kreations Craft Class
Moms, bring your son or daughter to celebrate Mother’s Day. This cool class is themed around fun kitchen accessories. Each couple will be designing and decorating a canvas apron, pot holder, flower vase, recipe card holder and personalized wood tray. We will be providing a variety of rubber stamps, glitter paints, letter stamps for personalization, jewels, fun embellishments and more. Wear old clothes as you will be getting messy. Our fun with the kitchen theme will end with each couple making a real food surprise. Class designed for those ages 4-11 will be held at the ARRCC - Craft Room 205 on Friday, May 9 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. The fee is $37(R)/$56(N)/couple. The Registration Code is 67044.
Ceramics: Pottery Parties
Have your next group outing or birthday party at the Park District’s pottery studio! Guests will work with clay to create a project especially designed for your group. One of our studio teachers will be your instructor and host. All clay, tools and glazes are included. Groups will be responsible for their own project pick up and distribution. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Additional space will be available for refreshments and present openings. Parties are designed for those ages 4 and up and will be held at Riverwalk - Studio One from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Available date is Friday, May 30 (Registration Code 66614). The fee is $185(R)/$215(N)/group.
Naperville Park District and REACH Duck Race
Join the fun at the 19th Annual Duck Race on May 10, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.! Co-sponsored by the Park District and REACH, this event features plastic ducks in a race down the DuPage River along the Riverwalk. The table carnival starts at 10:00 a.m. at Rotary Hill and includes live entertainment, , balloons, prizes and more. The ducks will drop at 1:00 p.m. at Riverwalk Rotary Hill, with the race concluding at the Eagle Street Bridge. Cash and other prizes also up for grabs! Winners need not be present to win. To sponsor a duck in the race, register online or at the Park District Administration Building. Tickets also will be sold onsite the day of the event. Tickets are $5. The rain date for the duck race only will be Saturday, May 17.
Kids Safety
Learn emergency procedures in this first aid course modeled after the American Red Cross program. You’ll practice remaining calm and using the telephone in emergency situations. You’ll also gain hands-on experience in responding to fire, shock and bleeding. Class, designed for those ages 5-9, will be held at the ARRCC - Classroom 206 on Saturday, May 10 from 3-5 p.m. The fee is $23(R)/$35(N). The Registration Code is 67179.
Finding Marine Fossils
Calling all future archeologists - this class will display a collection as well as an overview of fossils and how to identify them. Each participant will receive one pound of fossil material and reference guide for sifting and collecting specimens and identifying them. Class, designed for those ages 7-12, will be held at the ARRCC - Craft Room 205 on Thursday, May 15 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The fee is $44(R)/$66(N). The Registration Code is 67180.
Springtime American Doll
Girls bring your American doll or other similar-sized doll to this awesome class. We will be designing colorful springtime outfits and jewelry. This special class wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the beauty shop where we will be decorating each doll’s hair with springtime clips and ribbons. Class is designed for those ages 3-12; ages 3-5 must be accompanied by a parent. Class will be held at the ARRCC - Classroom 206 on Friday, May 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The fee is
$37(R)/$56(N). The Registration Code is 66997.
Parents’ Night Out
Mom and Dad are out having fun, and we’ll be having fun, too! Crafts, gym , pizza and a video will keep kids ages 4-10 entertained. This event will be held at Cowlishaw School – Gym on Friday, May 16 (Registration Code 66533) from 6-9 p.m. The fee is $16(R)(SDR)/$24(N).
Paper Airplanes in Motion
Learn to fold colorful paper into airplanes and test your flying skills by trying to fly your airplanes through suspended targets. Try to land your airplanes on the mock-up of an aircraft carrier! You will receive your very own paper airplane pilot’s license. Class, designed for those ages 8-14, will be held at the ARRCC - Classroom 206 on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. The fee is $22(R)/$33(N). The Registration Code is 66521.
Baseball Coach Pitch
Coach Pitch is a co-ed league offered to incoming 1st graders who have participated in T-ball and have a better understanding of traditional baseball, incoming 2nd and 3rd grade boys and girls, incoming 2nd and 3rd grade girls only and incoming 4 grade boys and girls. Enjoyment and skill development are key elements in this transitional baseball program. Players will improve their throwing, fielding, batting and base-running skills as they experience teamwork and sportsmanship. Adult coaches pitch to their own players to encourage good hitting skills and fielding positions are rotated often. Instructional sessions start the week of May 19. Weekly instructional sessions will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. are limited to one hour, 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. on Thursday or Friday, and may not be played at the practice location. will be scheduled as close as possible to the practice location. No practices or the week of June 30 - July 4. Players must provide their own glove. A hat, t-shirt, basic picture package and a trophy are included in the fee. Two adult volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Returning coaches in good standing will receive priority registration. The fee is $70(R)(SDR)/$100(N). Visit us at www.napervilleparks.org for locations and Registration Codes.
A Nest Full of Eggs
Explore spring babies and eggs. On a hike, look for evidence of birds nesting and raising their babies. Learn which animals lay eggs and what their babies look like. Class is taught by the Morton Arboretum. Participants ages 4-6 must be accompanied by an adult. We will meet outside near the Wigwam building at Knoch Knolls Park on Thursday, May 22 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Activities are held outdoors, so please dress for the weather. The fee is $22(R)/$33(N)/couple. The Registration Code is 67178.
Baseball T-ball
T-ball is offered for children entering kindergarten or first grade in September 2008. Participants will develop batting, throwing and base-running skills, as they experience teamwork and sportsmanship. Instructional sessions will start the week of May 27. Due to Memorial Day, Monday practices will be held on Thursday or Friday of that week. The coach will let you know which day and time. Weekly instructional sessions will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays. The first week is practice only. will be scheduled on Thursdays or Fridays at either 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m., and may not be played at the practice location. start the week of June 4. Players must provide their own glove. A hat, t-shirt, basic picture package and a trophy are included in the fee. Two adult volunteer coaches are needed for each team. Returning coaches in good standing will receive priority registration. The fee is $65(R)(SDR)/$95(N). Visit www.napervilleparks.org for locations and Registration Codes.
Family Campout
Pack up your family and head out for a fun night of camping! On Saturday, enjoy , a campfire supper, storytelling, s’mores and more. Sunday includes breakfast and a nature hike. Families provide their own tents and sleeping bags. Please leave your pets at home. Program will run rain or shine. Event will be held at Knoch Knolls Park from 3:00 p.m.-12:00 p.m. on June7-June 8 (Registration Code 66530) or June 14-June 15 (Registration Code 66531). The fee is $19(R)/$29(N) per person ages 3 and up.
Wanted – Summer Girls Softball Umpires
The Naperville Park District is recruiting new softball umpires for the Summer 2008 season. Share your enthusiasm for the with youth players from 4th grade through high school and positively influence the youth of our community in an instructive manner. The summer season will run approximately from June 1-August 1. The Park District will provide all the training, equipment and support you need. Pay rates are based on experience. We are hiring both youth (age 14+ as of May 17, 2008) and adult umpires. These positions offer excellent part-time employment opportunities for college students, adults and retirees. If you are interested, please contact Bob Trivett, Umpire Coordinator, at 630-848-3550, ext. 2121.
