Lisle Park District Offering Virtual Classes

Lisle, IL – Despite Lisle Park District facilities being closed in accordance with the state guidelines to suppressing COVID-19, both the preschool and fitness center are making sure their patrons get the most out of their shelter-in-place orders.

Gentle Learning Preschool (1925 Ohio St., Lisle) started a remote learning program on April 6, with the intention of keeping preschoolers on track during the facility closure. At-home instruction and content has been created, continuing to build on the skills and units preschoolers have been working on during the last several months of classroom instruction.

The remote curriculum is a fun blend of formats, including phonics, literacy, math, art, songs, science, and other engaging activities. Each week, registrants receive a packet of materials necessary for the week’s unit of learning, including instructions, materials list, links to related read-a-loud books, printable pages, and more. Students also participate in at least two live group video lessons each week with Gentle Learning Preschool Coordinator, Mrs. Jehs. To learn more about the program and to register online, visit gentlelearningpreschool.org.

In addition to the virtual preschool classroom, Community Park Fitness (1825 Short St., Lisle) has also opened their virtual doors. Typically, the park district and Community Park Fitness offer a variety of GroupX fitness classes, including yoga, Zumba, senior fitness, and more. While currently closed, participants of some of these classes are invited to register to continue their workout routine at-home, with virtual instruction. Class instructors will be using Zoom, an online meeting tool, to conduct workouts with their students from their homes. To get the full list of classes and schedule, and to register online, visit lisleparkdistrict.org/cpf.

The Lisle Park District provides a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages throughout the year. Park district facilities include Lisle Community Park; the Recreation Center which houses Gentle Learning Preschool, SEASPAR, the Senior Center, and multipurpose rooms; Sea Lion Aquatic Park; River Bend Golf Course; Wheatstack – A Midwestern Eatery & Tap and numerous neighborhood playgrounds and parks offering amenities such as tennis courts, ball fields, walking paths and picnic areas totaling close to 400 acres. It is the mission of the Lisle Park District to enrich the quality of life for people of all ages by providing constructive and creative leisure opportunities. For more information about the Lisle Park District, please call 630-964-3410 or visit lisleparkdistrict.org.