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Upcoming Programs @ Frankfort Park District

For additional information on the programs listed above, please visit www.frankfortparks.org or call the Park District office at 815.469.940

Youth Programs:

MAGIC TREE HOUSE ADVENTURE
Grab your passport and come along as we explore with Jack and Annie. Solve the Tree House Riddle and save the day in Ghost Town at Sundown when the Tree house whisks everyone back to the Wild West! Or enjoy a high-seas adventure making a treasure map and avoiding pirates on a deserted island in Pirates Past Noon. These and many other adventures await you!
Instructor: Gina Barrett
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Monday
Dates: October 20 – November 10
Time: 6:00 – 6:45 pm
Age: 5 – 11 years
Fee: $39/NR $44

LEGO MOVIE ADVENTURE
Come as we explore the story of a nobody who rescued everybody when he discovers the key to saving the Lego universe. Emmet and his friends go on an epic journey to stop the evil tyrant, Lord Business. We will watch segments of the movie, as well as build and create our own Lego masterpieces and participate in Lego related activities.
Instructor: Gina Barrett
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Monday
Dates: October 20 – November 10
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Age: 5 – 12 years
Fee: $39/NR $44

WITCHES BREW
Calling all ghosts, goblins and skeletons for some spooktacular fun! Come dressed in your Halloween costume for some Halloween fun. Plenty of spooky games will be played. Look out for the bugs in the witches brew as you sit down for some creepy crawling snacks. Watch out behind you so no one scares you, as you listen to a Halloween story.
Instructor: Sharon Koczor
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Friday
Date: October 24
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Ages: 3 - 9 years
Fee: $19/NR $24

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MUSIC IN THE BOX – FAMILY MUSIC MASTERS
See the new music class that is taking the southwest suburbs by storm! This class incorporates ear training, pitch development, and early music concepts through singing and movement. Children are taught by a professional musician who is trained in the Music in the Box curriculum. These classes encompass the Montessori learning style with music, books, bubbles, games and Suzuki violin and piano melodies which gives a child a head start in preparation for later private lessons. This program provides a weekly music experience for parent and child in a loving environment.
Instructor: The Music Connection
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Friday
Session II: October 24 – December 5
(No Class November 28)
Time: 9:15 – 9:45 am
Age: 0 - 5 years (with parent)
Fee: $69/NR $74

SPANISH PROGRAMS:

Introduce your child to the Spanish language!
Instructor: Language in Action, Inc.
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Wednesday
Session II: October 29 – December 10
(No Class November 26)

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I SPEAK SPANISH! – SPANISH FOR KIDS
Did you know that young children learn language naturally and much more easily than older children and adults? Introduce your child to the Spanish language in this Spanish immersion class developed especially for very young learners. Children will be immersed in the Spanish language through fun and educational activities and music included. Each session introduces new vocabulary.
Time: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Age: 3 - 6
Fee: $85/ NR $90

YOUTH SPANISH
Don’t miss this perfect opportunity to introduce your child to the Spanish language! In this exciting class children will learn conversational Spanish, as well as some grammar and phonetics, through fun and educational activities.
Time: 5:10 - 6:10 pm
Age: 1st – 4th Grade
Fee: $85/NR $90

PARENT-TOT SPANISH
Finish the day learning Spanish with your toddler while you sing and dance to songs in Spanish! Spanish greetings, colors, numbers, parts of the body, animal and food words will be introduced.
Age: 9 months – 3 years (with parent)
Time: 6:20 – 7:00 pm
Fee: $59/ NR $64

Adult Programs:

VIOLIN WORKSHOP NEW!
It is never too late to learn an instrument! No previous experience necessary. Students will be taught basics in position, playing, and learn to play beginning tunes. A violin will be provided for each student to use during the session for home practice. There is a one-time accessories package that will need to be purchased for $15 on the first day of class.
Instructor: The Music Connection
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Thursday
Session II: October 23 – December 4
(No Class November 27)
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Age: 18 years & older
Fee: $105/NR $110

For additional information on the programs listed above, please visit www.frankfortparks.org or call the Park District office at 815.469.9400

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