Coming soon! Hallo-week October 26-31
A countdown to Halloween with Sully in costumes, daily trivia with prizes, pumpkin decorating contest, Time to Play 2 GO spider activity, and Truck or Treat Special Event.
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PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST
Entry deadline: Sunday, October 25
Carve, paint, or decorate a pumpkin for a chance to win a Halloween prize pack, including a $25 Park District gift card! To enter and be featured on Facebook, email a photo of your pumpkin to marketingteam@vhparkdistrict.org
The winner is selected by you! From October 26-29, vote for your favorite pumpkin on our Facebook photo album by liking the image. The pumpkin with the most "likes" by October 29 at noon is the winner! The winning pumpkin will be announced that afternoon.
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SLIME LABORATORY
Friday, October 23
5 - 7:30 pm
Sullivan Community Center
Slime Laboratory is a new program for children, 4-6 years. Kids will squeeze the ooey gooey slime, “pin the slime on the scientist”, ooze Ooblek, and enjoy a sensory experience like no other! Each child will receive a pair of slime goggles and will explore the properties of slime and gooey creations. Pizza and juice will be served.
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Free Event! TRUNK OR TREAT
Saturday, October 31
10 am-1 pm
Family Aquatic Center Parking Lot
Trick or Treat at the Park District! Families are invited to trick-or-treat by car through the Family Aquatic Center parking lot. Decorate your car and wear your costumes too! Local business will be on site handing out candy as you drive by – no need to exit your car. For your safety, Park District staff and all local business personnel will wear face coverings.
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The following October/early November programs are offered for students in grades K-5. Register early to ensure the class has ample participants to be held.
Social distancing will be followed in every class and face covering are required.
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SCHOOL YEAR DANCE PROGRAM
Dancers explore various forms of dance while fostering proper technique and skills. Enrollment for our school year dance program is open and culminates with a spring dance recital.
https://www.vhparkdistrict.org/programs/dance/
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MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP - FROZEN 2 Grades 1-4 10/19-11/30 Mondays 4-6 pm
Sing, dance and act in this fun showcase class. Students learn the basics of vocal technique, choreography, and acting while working together to produce an in-class performance for family and friends. Young artists will develop their talents, foster self-confidence and grow in social skills and team building. The showcase will take place during the last 30 minutes of the final class. REGISTER Code: 251003-2
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COOKING WITH ICOOK Grades K-4 11/2-11/30 Mondays 5-6 pm
Students master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, baking, zesting, mixing, and more! Young chefs will make two recipes each class. Learn about cuisine of other countries and more! REGISTER Code: 252901-2
ROBOTHINK AFTER SCHOOL ROBOTICS 6-12 years 11/3-12/15 Tuesdays 4-5:30 pm
Students build robot creations of all shapes, sizes and functions! Students are introduced to engineering concepts and will apply these concepts to solve challenges, provide solutions to problems and build creative robots. No prior experience is required. REGISTER Code: 252011-2.
GUITAR STARS 6-14 years 11/4-12/16 Wednesdays 6-7 PM
Learn the fundamentals of guitar from how to hold the guitar and pick to proper hand finger positioning. More advanced or returning students will delve into sight reading, and playing by ear! One lesson book included.
Please note - students must bring their own guitar! REGISTER Code: 251204-2
ELEMENTARY DRAWING WITH YOUNG REMBRANDTS 6-12 years 11/5-12/3 Thursdays 4:30-5:15 pm
Drawing lessons encompass a fascinating world of characters, pattern, and color. Students will draw a realistic pizza, a baby Sloth, Hiawatha, and favorite art history portraits. REGISTER Code: 251614-3
MUSIC START 6-10 years 11/6-12/18 Fridays 6-7 pm
Using specialized, proprietary Music Start keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies. REGISTER Code: 251205-2
SPORTS
HOT SHOTS MINI NINJA WARRIOR 4-9 years 11/2-12/14 Mondays 5:30-6:15 pm (4-5), 6:15-7 pm (6-9)
Leap, hop, run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. We also play large group games to challenge your Ninja skills. REGISTER 4-5 Code: 222405-2, REGISTER 6-9 Code: 222405-4
HOT SHOTS NERF ELITE BATTLE 5-12 years 11/6-12/18 Fridays 5:30-6:15 pm (5-7), 6:15-7 pm (8-12)
Experience this classic game in an arena style team game. Each week, we play a different Nerf Elite battle game including an all-out battle. All guns, ammo, and eye protection is provided.
HOT SHOTS TOTAL SPORTS 5-12 years 11/7-12/19 Saturdays 9-9:45 am (5-7), 8-11 am (8-12)
Play a different sport each week including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball in addition to running and group games. REGISTER 5-7 Code: 222402-2, REGISTER 8-12 Code: 222402-4
TRIPLE THREAT JUNIOR SKILLS Grades K-2 11/3-11/19 Tu/Th 4:15-5:15 pm
This clinic separates kids into age and skill appropriate groups. Coaches focus on teaching fundamental skills of the game while providing a fun and safe environment for players. REGISTER Code: 221004-4
TRIPLE THREAT NEXT LEVEL TRAINING Grades 3-6 11/3-11/19 Tu/Th 5:30-6:30 pm
This clinic continues to build on fundamental skills. Players perform drills individually and in skill appropriate groups. Competitive game situational drills are also incorporated. REGISTER Code: 221010-4.
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