Upcoming Programs @ Frankfort Park District

Youth Programs:

ALL BY MYSELF
This class is designed to help children practice separation from their parent/caregivers while engaging them in one of their first classroom experiences. Socializing, learning to share, playing games and listening to stories will be the focus of this class. The instructor will guide these children through fun activities that will help develop their independence. A great jump start on preschool preparation. If a child has trouble with separation, the parent may stay with the child to wean them into the program.
Instructor: Sharon Koczor
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Wednesday & Friday
Session II October 29 – December 12
(No Class November 26 & 28)
Time: 10:15 – 11:00 am
Age: 2 - 3
Fee: $85 /NR $90

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)

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

MISS ANGIE’S MUSIC – CYCLE OF SEASONS
Celebrate your child’s love of nature & growing independence through activities focusing on the seasons of the year. The classes are designed to build attention & self-expression and include singing, chanting, moving, focused listening, musical games, exploring musical instruments, creative movement, and storytelling. The class is designed for a child and adult to participate together. Instrument pack included.
Instructor: Angie Pope
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Monday
Date: November 3 – December 15 (No Class November 24)
Time: 9:30 – 10:15 am
Age: 1 - 5
Fee: $77/NR $82

THE PIRATES ARE COMING!
ARRRHHH!! Ahoy me hearties! Shiver me timbers girls and boys. Come aboard and join a pirate adventure! Arrive dressed up like a pirate and let the journey begin. Each pirate will start off with a craft and then sail on their voyage. A pirate story will be read and trail mix will be served. Each pirate will then sail on their ship with their map looking for treasure while singing pirate songs. Land Ahoy! Let the treasure hunt for gold begin!
Instructor: Sharon Koczor
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Friday
Date: November 7
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Age: 3 - 9
Fee: $19/NR $24

YOUNG REMBRANDTS ELEMENTARY DRAWING
Young Rembrandts’ acclaimed drawing method teaches children to break down complex objects into basic foundational shapes. As they learn to deconstruct and reconstruct images, the experience, repetition and variety of engaging subject matter bring them to increased levels of mastery in drawing. Students will explore the elements of art such as shading, balance, line, volume, depth and color while completing one new drawing each week. Each session offers all new lessons. Parents will receive a curriculum summary each week, so that they are aware of the skills their children are mastering. All that being said, Young Rembrandts is enjoyable and fun while complementing the school day curriculum. *Please note: the registration deadline for the Grand Prairie class is the Saturday before the class begins.
Instructor: Young Rembrandts Staff
Fee: $45/NR $50

Location: Grand Prairie School*
Age/Time: K – 2nd Grade/3:05 – 4:05 pm
Day: Tuesday
Session II: November 4 – December 2
(No Class November 25)

Location: Chelsea School
Age/Time: 3rd-5th Grade /3:50 – 4:50 pm
Day: Wednesday
Session II: November 5 – December 3
(No Class November 26)

Adult Programs:

COUNTRY LINE DANCE
Learn the hottest dances that are currently being done at the saloons and country dance clubs in the Chicago area. Dances are simple enough for beginners, no partner required. So put on your boots and get ready to have some fun dancing to Country top hits!
Instructor: Rita Svane
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Monday
Session II: November 3 – December 8
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Ages: 16 & older
Fee: $35/NR $40 per person

NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH – DIABETES REVIEW NEW!
Kick off National Diabetes Month by joining your Jewel Osco Wellness Team, Registered Dietitian and Wellness Pharmacist, to learn more about or brush up on managing your diabetes. There’s always more to learn and we are here to help with any questions you may have! Call to reserve your spot today!
Instructor: Melissa O’Brien & Joanne Poli
Location: Founders Community Center
Day: Thursday
Date: November 6
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Age: 18 & older
Fee: FREE

SUPER SENIOR DAY
This is a one-day program that consists of:
Rules of the Road – a review of the current traffic laws and the information that is needed to obtain a new or renew a Driver’s License.
Vision Screening – for anyone who is renewing a Driver’s License within 90 days of the date of the program. After passing the screening, you are given a certificate that will enable you to bypass the vision screening when you renew your license.
Mobile Drivers Facility – a person can obtain a new or renew the Illinois Identification Card, renew a Driver’s License (must be under 75 years old, no road test given) and registered to vote.
Location: Founders Community Center
Day/Date: Wednesday, November 5
Time: Rules of the Road: 9:30 – 11:00 am
Vision Screening: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mobile Drivers Facility: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fee: Rules of the Road - Free
Vision Screening – Free
There will be a charge for the licenses and ID Cards

Fitness:

BELLY BABES
This is a class where you’ll learn basic belly dancing moves. We will NOT get all Shakira with it in the beginning, but we’ll definitely be dancing to her music and some fun Bollywood tunes, and I’ll throw in anything else that has a wicked hip-twisting beat. We’ll laugh and sweat together while we search for those ever-elusive abdominals. I want you to feel the music, try a few moves in a “jingle scarf” (bring your own, or I have some you can borrow or buy) and have a great time. Wear comfy clothes that’ll let you wiggle and sweat, and don’t forget a water bottle.
Instructor: Kim Bennett
Location: Founders Community Center
Age: 16 & older
Fee: $39/NR $44
Day/Time: Saturday/10:00 - 10:45 am
Session II: November 1 – December 20
(No Class November 15 & 29)

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