Special Recreation
For Teens and Tweens
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Monday, December 30
The time will slip by when you join us for ice skating at The Franklin Park Ice Arena!
| Min/Max | 4/9 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Eisenhower Community Center |
| Day/Time |
11AM – 2:30PM |
| Dates | MONDAY, DECEMBER 30 |
| Fee | $12 includes admission to skate, skate rental and transportation. Registration does not include snacks or drinks. |
Friday, March 6
Let’s Go Roller Skating at Lombard Roller Rink’s “Open Skate!” Meet up with friends and have some fun!
| Min/Max | 4/9 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Eisenhower Community Center |
| Day/Time |
2:45 pm Return: 7:00 pm |
| Dates | FRIDAY, MARCH 6 |
| Fee | $15 includes admission to skate, skate rental and transportation. Registration does not include lockers or snacks and drinks. |
Thursday, March 26
Have some fun at Galloping Ghost, one of the world’s largest arcades with over 660 video games to play! One fee lets you play all day so you can play your favorites over and over or try some new games and discover all the tricks!
| Min/Max | 4/9 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Eisenhower Community Center |
| Day/Time |
12:45 pm – 6pm |
| Dates |
Thursday, March 26 |
| Fee | $23 includes unlimited games and transportation. Registration does not include snacks or drinks. |
T/R Teen & Adult Social Club
#200010
Each month a new schedule of fun and exciting activities are planned.
Club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month and some Saturdays.
Each activitiy has a charge–you will need a copy of the month’s activities to see cost.
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Drop off and pick up location is at Stevenson Park at 6 PM rear parking lot by the pond.
We also do door-to-door pickup within the park district boundaries.
Transportation free – $10 per month for door-to-door pickup.
If you are not registered for transportation prior to the event, client must be dropped off at Stevenson Park by 6 PM on the date of the event.
Summer Day Camp
Swimming, track and field games, arts and crafts, music and dance, friday cookouts, theme weeks, mobile field trips, storytelling… and so much more!
Before and after day care 7 – 9 AM and 5 – 6 PM.
Ages: 6 -12 years
Date: June 6 – July 29 (8 weeks)
Day/Time: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Min./Max.: 30/65
Location: Eisenhower Comminity Center | 700 Speechley Blvd. Hillside
Fee: $135 per week ($110 week of July 4)
Interested in becoming a camp counselor? If you are creative, energetic, and love working with kids then working as a summer day camp counselor will be a great oppritunity for you! Applications will be availible after March 1st.
For more information, call (708) 547-3900.
Doggie Dip
Great opportunity for your dog to swim around. Goody bags, raffles and fun!
Coordinatior: Magnificent Mutts
Location: Adventure Bay Pool
Day/Time: Monday, August 15 6 – 7:30 PM
Fee: $15 per dog cash only
T/R Valentine Dance
#200011
Grab your favorite sweetheart and come celebrate this special day!
Dance • Music • Refreshments
Registration required! Register at any of our community centers.
| Min/Max | 60/100 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Sharp Community Center |
| Day/Time |
6:30 -9:00 PM |
| Dates |
Friday, February 14th |
| Fee | $8 |
Make someone smile–become a sponsor! Contact Mark Flores at (708) 574-5400 X1003.
T/R BINGO & PIZZA
#200012
Come and join us for a night of fun and bingo. We will have pizza, salad, cold drink and dessert.
You must be registered by the Friday prior to the event.
| Min/Max | 5/20 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Sharp Community Center |
| Day/Time |
6:30 -8:00 PM |
| Dates |
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| Fee | $36 for all 3 dates
Transportation: $5 for one date $12 for all 3 dates |
| Min/Max | 5/20 |
|---|---|
| Location |
Sharp Community Center |
| Day/Time |
6:30 -8:00 PM |
| Dates |
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| Fee | $25 for all 3 dates
$3 transportation |
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TRACK & FIELD TRAINING
#200013
Come and join us training for track and field events. You can participate in two events. We will be training indoors. Please wear sweats or shorts and a tee-shirt. Bring your gym shoes.
Requirements: An official Special Olympics medical application (Valid for two years), medical form available at office
| Ages | 8 – adult |
|---|---|
| Location |
Stevenson Center Gym |
| Day/Time |
6:30 – 7:30 PM |
| Dates |
Fridays, Feb. 18th – Apr. 15th
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| Fee | $25
$8 transportation Uniform included in price |
T/R TINY SPORTS
#200013
This program is designed to get our little movers introduced to Special Olympics programs. Young athletes who want to start learning fundamental skills used in sports such as walking, running, balance, jumping, catching, throwing, kicking, striking and advance skills.
| Ages | 3 – 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | Sharp Community Center |
| Day/Time | Saturdays, 10 am – 10:45 am |
| Min/Max | 5/12 |
| Dates | March 7 – April 11 |
| Fee | $22
$5 transportation |
T/R Basketball Skills & Drills
#200012
Come & join us. Learn the game & rules and have fun.
| Ages | 8+ |
|---|---|
| Location | Stevenson Center |
| Day/Time | Fridays, 6:00 – 7:15 PM |
| Min/Max | 5/15 |
| Dates | Mar. 6 – Apr. 24 |
| Fee | $32
$3 transportation |
T/R PAINT PARTY
#200012
Let’s welcome everyone with a fun paint party! Each participant will receive a canvas to create a spectacular design. We will also enjoy snacks and get to know one another.
| Ages | 8+ |
|---|---|
| Location | Sharp Community Center Room B |
| Day/Time | Wednesday, 6:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Min/Max | 5/20 |
| Dates | Mar.12 |
| Fee | $8
$5 transportation |
T/R PARENTS/GUARDIANS NIGHT OUT
#200012
We will have an evening of board games, movies, gym play and making our own pizzas.
| Ages | 8+ |
|---|---|
| Location | Sharp Community Center |
| Day/Time | Drop off begins at 6:30pm til 10:30pm |
| Min/Max | 5/15 |
| Dates | Dec. 14 & Jan. 14 |
| Fee | $25 for one day $45 for both days |
T/R CHRISTMAS DINNER DANCE
#200016
Come rock around our Christmas tree at this year’s holiday dinner dance.
Grab your friends and swing on by for a delicious dinner followed by musical entertainment and dancing.
Registration deadline: December 11th
| Ages | 8+ |
|---|---|
| Location | The Diplomat West North Avenue and Route 83, Elmhurst |
| Day/Time | 6:30 – 10:00 PM |
| Min/Max | 50/160 |
| Dates | Thursday, December 12th |
| Fee | Fee: $12 in District
Transportation Fee: $10 |
SPECIAL OLYMPIC SNOWSHOE TRAINING
#200013
New sport for the Park District. Come join us and give it a try. If you can walk then you can snowshoe. We will be practicing with Veterans Park District at Grant Park. Dress for the weather, we will be practicing outside. You must have a current medical application with Special Olympics. District competition is in January and the state games are in the end of January or beginning of February.
| Location | Grant Park |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | 6:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Dates | Oct. 22 – Dec. 17 |
| Fee | $32
$3 transportation |
Summer teen jobs
The Memorial Park District hires teenagers 15 and older to work at our three aquatics facilities. Job applications are available after March 1st. Facilities are located in Melrose Park, Hillside & Bellwood.
Deck Attendants – 18 and older
Lifeguards – 15 years & up (with Red Cross Lifeguard Certification) Lifeguard Certification Class – see below.
SUMMER TEEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are a number of excellent opportunities for teenagers 14 and older to earn community service hours and to be active this summer in park district leadership programs:
JR. LIFEGUARD & GUEST SERVICE ASSISTANT AGE 14 & UP
Persons who aspire to be a lifeguard or want to show some leadership experience around the pool can volunteer a minimum of 2 days per week. You must be available to follow an assigned work schedule.
No Fee-Application, interview and acceptance required. Contact Rose Mason 708-547-3900 x3006
JUNIOR DAY CAMP COUNSELOR AGE 16 & UP
Assist Day Camp Counselors in an instructional and playful environment. Monday thru friday 9 AM – 5 PM. For an application call 708-547-3900
| Location | Grant Park |
|---|---|
| Day/Time | 6:00 – 7:00 PM |
| Dates | Oct. 22 – Dec. 17 |
| Fee | $32
$3 transportation |
RED CROSS LIFEGUARDING CERTIFICATION
Receive your American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR Certification; all of which are needed to be a certified lifeguard at Memorial Park District. This completed course allows you to develop skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and aquatic parks and facilities.
Test Location: TSB
Register: Eisenhower Community Center, Hillside
For more information contact: rmason@mempark.org or angeldjohnson20@yahoo.com
Pretest required to take the course is as follows: ability to swim 300 yards continuously using 100 yards of front crawl, 100 yards of breaststroke and 100 yards of either front crawl or breaststroke. Ability to swim 20 yards front crawl or breaststroke, retrieve a 10 lb. object from a depth of 7-10 ft., return it to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object.
If you are unable to complete the pretest you may be issued a refund of 75%. Participants must be present for all dates. Winter and Spring dates TBA.
Original Cost $300 • All MPD Lifeguards Cost $250