Summer Camp Guide + Winter programs are back

January 22, 2021 As the Skokie Park District operates in Phase 4, Tier 2 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the following are reminders and news updates for this week.

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The Summer Camp Guide is here! It's time to plan for summer camps, as the 2021 Skokie Park District Summer Camp Guide has landed! Click the link below to find a camp for your child today. February 17 Virtual Camp Open House   February 21 at noon Residents register for Summer Camp   March 7 at 8:30 a.m. Non-residents register for Summer Camp   Stay tuned for details!

See the Summer Camp Guide 2021 here

Winter Programs are back on track The state of Illinois' move to Tier 2 coronavirus guidelines has eased restrictions for Skokie Park District programming, with many winter classes starting up again now in our facilities! See some of our offerings in stories below. Check out ALL of our winter programming by clicking on the link below. NEWS: Facilities open or closed?

See the Winter Program Guide here

Hockey & Figure Skating classes return With the move to Tier 2 state coronavirus guidelines, the Skatium Ice Arena's winter hockey and figure skating classes are ready to begin! Winter hockey classes will be held January 28 through April 18.

Hockey classes here

Winter figure skating classes will now be held February 1 through April 10.

Figure Skating classes here

Group exercise: In-person classes return As a result of the easing of state COVID-19 guidelines, in-person classes are once again allowed for Fitness First health club members. Class sizes are limited to 10, masks are required at all times, and reservations are required.

Make a reservation here

Winter golf lessons at Sports Park

Unlock your potential early this year! Never mind the cold. Get an early start to the golf season by signing up for a winter golf lesson with Chris Pytell, our PGA Director of Golf Instruction. If you’re new to the game, let Chris teach you the basics. If you’re a seasoned golfer, he can help you fine tune your skills. Contact Chris today at (773) 505-4653 or at pgapytell@gmail.com. Lessons are conducted at Skokie Sports Park.

The February Happenings Calendar is here! Just released! A new roster chock-full of February special events, workshops, and activities! Click on the calendar to view it. Due to COVID-19, all programs and events listed are subject to change or cancellation. See January Happenings here.

Coming to a park near you! Winter Wonder Wagon Join Skokie Park District staff at our beautiful neighborhood parks for winter fun! Activities include obstacle courses, mud painting, and building fairy houses. The whole family will enjoy time outdoors with a variety of self-led activities, including a fire to keep you warm! $10/family per event Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m. January 23 – Schack Park February 27 – Shawnee Park March 27 – Emerson Park

Register here

Hot Shots Sports kids classes open at the Weber Leisure Center Registration is still open for early childhood and youth classes at the Weber Leisure Center! Start dates on all classes are contingent on Tier 3 mitigations and all registrants will be updated and prorated accordingly. Questions? Email Kim Wilson here.

Register for Early Childhood classes

Register for Youth classes

Register for Kids Sports classes

Stay active outdoors in Skokie this winter! The number of outdoor activities the Skokie Park District offers in the winter will surely surprise you! Click below for just a few: Discover a variety of nature activities at Emily Oaks Nature Center Visit the sledding hill at Schack Park Play pickleball at these parks  Attend Winter Wonder Wagon in the Parks Take your dog to Pooch Park (membership required) Play table tennis at Laramie Park Skateboard at Channelside Park Play tennis at these parks  Visit the outdoor exercise stations at Laramie Park and Skokie Valley Trail Look for more outdoor opportunities and pop-ups this winter in our Winter Guide and on Facebook! 

Skokie Sports Park is open through winter Skokie Sports Park will stay open indefinitely this winter, weather permitting. To use the golf range, buy a range debit card and swing away from any one of the park's heated stations, featuring an automatic tee-up system! Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. To play mini-golf (Traveler's Quest) call (847) 674-1500, ext. 3100 to make a same day reservation, weather permitting. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed during inclement weather. Sports Park batting cages are closed for the season.