This document is a summer program guide from the Itasca Park District. It provides information on various recreational programs offered by the park district during the summer of 2007, including swim lessons, day camps, sports camps, fitness classes, and special events. It also includes contact information for park district staff and details on upcoming facility renovations funded by a state grant.
2. Itasca
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SUMMER
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P r o g r a m s Park District ■ 2 0 0 7
Special Events
Sports Trips and much more!
I t a s c a Wa t e r p a r k
Nature Center
Spring Brook
Fitness Center
Dance
Day Camps
3. Tentatively set for
Saturday, June 9th!
■ Free Admission 11am-6:30pm
■ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11am
■ Giveaways
■ Games
■ And More!!
Watch for further details...
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General Information
Board of Commissioners Staff
Linda Aiani (Term 2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Maryfran Leno . . . . . . . . . . . . . Executive Director of Parks and Recreation
Brenda Burlini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Finance Supervisor
Lynda Wade (Term 2013) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President
Beth Rodriguez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public Relations Supervisor
Dan Kompanowski (Term 2009) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Secretary Mary Mankowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration Secretary
Jennifer Benitez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registration Secretary
Jeff Craven (Term 2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Sara Tate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Museum Curator
Dave Hansen (Term 2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Commissioner Recreation
Brian Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent of Recreation
Itasca Park District Lori Neubauer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fitness Manager
Board Meetings Abbie Bouslog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquatic & Recreation Supervisor
Brian Feldott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Athletics Supervisor
The Park Board meets the third Monday of each month at 7:00pm. All Angie Harms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreation Supervisor
meetings are held at the Itasca Recreation Center, 350 E. Irving Park Karyn Roth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Recreation Supervisor
Road. The public is welcome to attend. If you Kris Eisenmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gymnastics Supervisor
have a park problem, suggestion or if you
Parks
would like to observe how the Park
Dale Martinello . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent of Parks
District operates, we encourage your
Phil Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent of Buildings
attendance.
Javier Gutierrez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance
Website: www.itascaparkdistrict.com
Park District Facilities
Recreation Center Fitness Center Itasca Waterpark Historical Depot Skate Park Sports Hotline
350 E. Irving Park Road 350 E. Irving Park Road 100 N. Catalpa 101 N. Catalpa Peacock Park Ph.#616-7558
Ph.#773-2257 Ph.#773-2257, ext. 115 Ph.#773-1213 Ph.#773-3363 8:00am-Sunset
FAX #773-4524 FAX#773-4524 n
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Registration Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8pm Re s M
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Office Hours Friday 7:30am-6pm Begi ay 7t
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Saturday 9am-2pm
Sunday 11am-3pm (closed May 7-Sept 2)
Closings/Please Note: The Registration Office will be closed: May 28, July 4 and Sept 3. The Fitness Center and Recreation
Center will be closed: May 28, July 4 and Sept 3.
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General Information
Dear Resident,
The summer of 2007 will bring many positive changes to the Itasca Park the Itasca Park District has maintained the facility since. We were very fortu-
District. With the passing of the referendum in the spring of 2006, we have nate to have received a $329,700 OSLAD Grant to cover half of the cost of this
been able to complete the Washington Park baseball field project, replace the project. This was also a capital project earmarked in our referendum. As you
main pool at the Waterpark and plan for the reconstruction of the Franzen cannot go to referendum for operations or programming expenses, we have
Play for All Community Park. used the money for these projects and there are still others on our list.
The baseball fields were completed with the help of the IAA. New backstops Something that we are starting to research is on-line registration. We are
were installed and cement dugouts were added. proud of the achievements that we have accomplished this year and hope that
as fellow residents, you will appreciate all of the effort the Itasca Park District
The Waterpark has undergone enormous changes in the last few months. staff has put forth to make our district the best in Illinois.
The 35 year old main pool was removed and a new 8-lane, zero-depth entry
pool was installed. The diving well was made into a separate structure. There As summer is almost here, please stop by our
are numerous other amenities that were added for the comfort and enjoyment new outside facilities and experience them.
of our pool patrons. As we paraphrase a famous movie line, “We
built is so you would come (and enjoy).”
This summer the Franzen Play for All Community Park will be replaced with
a new facility. With the help of the Itasca School District 10, the Itasca Lions,
Club, the Itasca Bank and Trust, the Itasca Park District and local citizens, we Linda Aiani
will be constructing a new layout that features half-court basketball, a net President, Board of Commissioners
climber, walking path, 2 new tennis courts, new ADA accessible playground
and several added features. The park was built by the community in 1989 and
Thank you
Javier Gutierrez
20 yearsMaintenance
of dedicated
service!
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When? Jun 26, 28 • Jul 11, 12, 14 • Aug 2, 4
Who? Anyone
Children under age 3 are free.
What? General Admission Ticket
When? Tickets on any one of the above dates
Where? Purchases tickets at the Itasca Recreation and Fitness Center
Why? To Save Money! Regular main gate admission is $50
(Children under 54quot; tall and seniors over 60 are $30 plus tax)
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Season Pool Pass
Opening: Saturday, June 9 Beginning
April May June 1
Closing: Monday, Sept 3 Res NR Res NR Res NR
Closed Wednesdays starting at 5pm: Jun 20, June 27 Family $150 $180 $160 $190 $170 $200
One lap lane will be available during all Open Swim times. Adult or Child $ 80 $ 95 $ 90 $105 $100 $115
Senior (60 & over) $ 50 $ 65 $ 60 $ 75 $ 70 $ 85
Hours of Call 773-1213 for closing updates Purchase your picture ID pool pass beginning April 1st. All season pool pass holders and
Operation their dependents must present proof of residency/dependency with a utility bill and
Weekends June 9-Sept 3
2005 or 2006 income tax form or birth certificates. A family pool pass includes 2 adults
Sat & Sun 11:30am-6:30pm and their dependents which reside in that household.
Weekdays June 11-Aug 17
For further information call 773-2257.
M-F 9:30-12pm (zero-depth only)*
M-F 12:30-1pm (Pool Pass Holders Only) *Family Passes are issued to members of the immediate family only
M-F* 1-5pm (husband, wife, dependent, non-married sons and daughters) living at the
Early entrance M-F same listed address. People living with residents for the summer may purchase
MWF 6:30-8:30pm 12:30 for pool pass holders only! an individual pass, but are not considered as part of the immediate family.
T TH 7-8:30pm
CLOSING POLICY • At the manager’s discretion, the pool may be closed due
Float Nite-Main Pool Only
to severe weather, air temperature below 69 degrees, operational difficulties,
(Rules apply. Call for details.) or less than 10 patrons in attendance. If uncertain, call 773-1213.
* Schedule subject to change.
CONCESSIONS • Mon-Fri 1-4:30pm / Sat & Sun Noon-4:30pm (schedule
Swim Fees subject to change)
Weekday $4 AM Usage RULES & REGULATIONS • Patrons are expected to follow all rules and regula-
Daily Fees $6* Afternoon * $1 discount with Itasca Park
District resident ID card. tions as described in the Itasca Waterpark Rules & Regulations booklet.
$4 Evenings Call for details. This booklet is available to all patrons upon request.
Weekends $8* per person
For more information about...
Children under the age of 9 yrs MUST be aquatics and facilities
accompanied and directly supervised by a responsible Please contact:
person age 14 yrs or older.
Abbie Bouslog
Parents or guardians are responsible for supervising their Aquatics & Recreation Supervisor
children. Lifeguards are on duty to enforce rules E-mail: Abbie@itascaparkdistrict.com
and respond in case of emergency. Phone: 773-2257, ext. 117
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Itasca Waterpark
Waterpark
BirthdayParty Packages
Party Includes:
Admission for up to 20 people
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Invitations available upon request
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Radio Disney Day 2 hours in a reserved party area
to eat and open presents
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July 21 Staff members to lead the party
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Radio Disney Party Patrol 2:30-4:00pm Organized land and water games
• Games • Prizes –––––––––––
Use of zero-depth pool
• Giveaways • Music
Party Options:
Goodie Bags . . . . . . . . . . .$1 each
Food Option . . . . . . . . . . .$75
Waterpark Price: (20 people)
Concession Dollars Private . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$250
Eliminate the hassles of giving your children money everyday and making
sure they have a safe place to keep it while at the pool - purchase a conces- Semi-Private . . . . . . . . . . .$200
sions punch card! Please visit the Itasca Recreation Center to Additional Guest . . . . .$5 each
purchase this card for $30. Only your child will be allowed to use
their card at the Waterpark concession stand. Punch cards can be purchased
as necessary throughout the summer, but no refunds will be offered for
Availability:
balances left over at the end of the season. (AB) Call (630) 773-2257 to check
availability & reserve your party!
Rent the Waterpark !
s
Celebrate a birthday or just get together with friends. The tion
erva ing
waterpark is available for private rentals Monday through Res Be
• Party does NOT include cake • If the park closes due to
or ice cream, but you are inclement weather, the party
Friday between 9 and 11pm and also on Saturday & Sunday Now pted
e welcome to bring your own! will be rescheduled at no
between 7 and 11pm. Call 773-2257 to reserve the Waterpark Acc additional charge.
• Party must be scheduled 2
today! (AB)
weeks in advanced. • Everyone entering the front
0-50 people 51 -100 people Over 100 people of the gate is considered a
• Party will be booked upon
Main Pool Only $125 hr $150 hr $175 hr receipt of contract and full guest of the party including
Zero-Depth $125 hr $150 hr $175 hr payment. grandparents, parents of the
• A 3-day notice must be given children at the party, etc.
Main Pool & Zero Depth $150 hr $175 hr $200 hr
to reschedule or cancel. If • Upon conclusion of the
Main Pool/Diving Well/Slide $175 hr $200 hr $225 hr
cancellation is not given 3 party, guests are welcome to
Entire Facility $200 hr $250 hr $300 hr stay and use waterpark
days in advance, the deposit
will be forfeited. Cancellation amenities.
or rescheduling fee is $15.
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Itasca Waterpark
Junior Lifeguard Training Program Under the Sea Party
This program gives participants the inside look Come join us as we explore the creatures under the sea! See if you can find the
at what it takes to be a lifeguard. The class catch of the day as we all go fishing. Bubble art and aquarium crafts are some
consists of learning and practicing CPR of the activities that you will get to take home with you. The party includes a
skills, water rescue skills, and other daily key hot dog, chips, and a drink in the Crab Café. The last stop on our exploration
components. Each participant will also brings us to the zero-depth pool for some fun in the pool. Make sure to arrive
complete volunteer hours that will give them in a swim suit with cover-up and a towel. (AB)
experience in each area of waterpark opera- AGE: 4-10yrs
tions including: shadowing the managers, CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
lifeguards, cashiers, concessions, and working 4165-0 Mon Jul 9 5-7pm $13/$16
special events. This program is perfect for LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark MIN/MAX: 10/20
anyone who is interested in becoming a DEADLINE: Jul 2
lifeguard at the Itasca Waterpark. Please
call for more details. (AB) Little Island Luau Party
AGE: 13-14 yrs This party is the perfect tropical getaway. All the little islanders will make their
CODE DAYS DATE very own lei, and other Hawaiian crafts while chillin’ to some tropical tunes
4130-0 Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 and participating in activities such as limbo! The luau party includes pizza,
TIME: 6:30-8:30pm chips, and a drink. Our evening in tropical paradise comes to an end with free
FEE: $130 DEADLINE: Jun 4 time in zero-depth kiddie pool. Make sure to arrive in a swimsuit with a cover-
LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark up and bring a towel. (AB)
AGE: 4-7 yrs
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
H2O Nites FREE 4423-0 Mon Jun 25 5-7pm $13/$16
Teens ages 10-15 yrs are invited to the Itasca Waterpark for a summer series LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark MIN: 10 / MAX 20
of water, music, and fun! Bring your friends and swimsuit if you dare! The DEADLINE: Jun 22
Village of Itasca sponsors H20 Nites. Concessions will also be available (AB).
High Seas Pirate Party
AGE: 10-15yrs Ahoy mattes! Our adventure begins with pirate games in the sand area
DAY DATE TIME | DAY DATE TIME
including a hunt for buried treasure. Using their gold coins, children can
Sun Jun 24 7-10pm | Sun Aug 5 7-10pm purchase prizes from the Pirate General Store while eating their pirate dinner.
Sun Jul 8 7-10pm | Tue Aug 7 7-10pm Crafts will include accessories every pirate can’t do without. Our adventure
Sun Jul 22 7-10pm | Sat Aug 25 7-10pm comes to an end with pirate water games in the zero- depth area and swimming
fun! Make sure to arrive in swimsuit with a cover-up and bring a towel. (AB)
Surf & Turf Camp
AGE: 4-10 yrs
It’s fun in the sun for campers who will make craft projects and play games CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
both on land and sea! Our day will include private time for Surf & Turf partic- 4422-0 Mon Jul 23 5-7pm $13/$16
ipants in the zero-depth pool. Campers need to bring the following items to LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark MIN: 10 / MAX 20
camp each day; sack lunch and drink, towel, cover-up or t-shirt, sunscreen DEADLINE: Jul 19
and wear their swimsuits each day of camp. No class July 4th. (AB)
Sign up for one, two, or all three days of camp! Dora’s Water Adventure Party
CODE DAY DATE AGE TIME Join Dora, Diego, Boots, and Swiper on this fun, exciting water adventure.
4494-1 Mon Jun 18-Aug 6 3-5 yrs 11am-2pm Don’t think Backpack was forgotten, because each participant will be
4494-2 Mon Jun 18-Aug 6 6-9 yrs 11am-2pm decorating their very own backpack to take with them on Dora’s treasure hunt.
4494-3 Wed Jun 20-Aug 8 3-5 yrs 11am-2pm To add to your treasures, you will also making your very own Dora friendship
4494-4 Wed Jun 20-Aug 8 6-9 yrs 11am-2pm bracelet. Party includes hot dog, chips, and drink. Our adventure also takes
4494-5 Fri Jun 22-Aug 10 3-5 yrs 11am-2pm us to the zero-depth kiddie pool for some free swim. Please arrive in a swimsuit
4494-6 Fri Jun 22-Aug 10 6-9 yrs 11am-2pm with cover-up and bring a towel. (AB)
4125-1 Wed/Fri Jun 20-Aug 10 3-5 yrs 11am-2pm AGE: 4-10yrs
4125-2 Wed/Fri Jun 20-Aug 10 6-9 yrs 11am-2pm CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
4126-1 M/W/F Jun 18-Aug 10 3-5 yrs 11am-2pm 4155-0 Mon Aug 6 5-7p $13/$16
4126-2 M/W/F Jun 18-Aug 10 6-9 yrs 11am-2pm LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark MIN 10/ MAX 20
LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark MIN/MAX: 15/30
DEADLINE: Jul 23
FEE: $70/$80 – 1 day option; $120/$130 – 2 day option; $170 / $180 – 3 day
option
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Itasca Waterpark
Itasca Park District
Swim& DiveTeams
Itasca Dolphins Swim T eam Itasca Dolphins Dive T eam
Daily practice, 10 dual meets, championship meet and many special Help us dive into the new season! Meet schedule and further
events make this a fun activity for the entire family. New members information will be available upon registration
must be able to swim at least one-pool length of freestyle and CODE AGE FEE
backstroke. Meets are held Wednesday evenings and Saturday 4150-0 18 yrs & under $150
mornings. Bus transportation will be provided one way REGISTRATION: Begins May 7th
from the Waterpark to away swim meets. It is the LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark
parent’s responsibility to make arrangements for
transportation home from the meets.
AGE CODE(Female) CODE(Male)
8 & under 4160-1 4161-1
9-10yrs 4160-2 4161-2
11-12yrs 4160-3 4161-3
13-14yrs 4160-4 4161-4
15-18yrs 4160-5 4161-5
FEE: $115 w/Pool Pass; $145 without Pool Pass
REGISTRATION: Friday, May 11 from 6-9pm
Saturday, May 12 from 9am-12pm
At the Recreation Center
LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark
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Swim Lessons
Exploration (6 mon-3 yrs)
Exploration is designed for children under the age of three years with water
EARLY
BIRD FEES safety education as its core focus. The parent/care giver is taught how to prevent
May 8-May 28 and manage an aquatic emergency and basic CPR instruction. Exploration
water skills will give the parent a wide variety of activities to utilize to safely enjoy
the water with their child while developing a strong base of aquatic skills.
(Parents/care giver must accompany their child and be actively involved.) (AB)
No class July 4th
Registration Se
Eveni e pg. 11 fo
AGE: 6mon-3yrs ng Ex r
Itasca Residents Only . . . . . . . . . . May 7-13 plora
DAY: M,W, F TIME: 11:45am-12:15pm tion
Itasca & Medinah Residents . . . . May 14-20
CODE SESSION
Open Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . May 21-27
4110-1 6/18-7/6
After May 28 the regular fees apply! 4110-2 7/9-7/27
Fee: R$32/Med $37/NR$42
Learn T Swim Program
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LOCATION: Waterpark Main Pool MIN: 5/MAX: 20
The Itasca Park District is associated with the National Safety Council Learn
to Swim program. This program is an innovative approach for enabling
individuals of all ages to learn swimming and water safety skills. It was Aqua Aerobics
developed based on nationwide research conducted by Jeff Ellis & Associates Mon & Wed & Fri • 11:45am-12:30pm @ the NEW Waterpark
and is endorsed by the National Recreation & Park Association. from June 19-Aug 24
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The program objective and mission is to provide a positive, fun-filled opportu- Tues & Thurs• 6-7pm; Sat • 8:15-9am @ Eaglewood Resort
nity to learn skills that will reduce the number of accidents and provide lifelong
aquatic enjoyment. The program consist of three components: Exploration, (See page 20 for aerobic punch card information)
Journey & Challenge. Also, for a student to benefit the most from our program,
it is recommended that one enroll in all three Learn to Swim sessions. Challenge
Challenge addresses the entire aquatic spectrum. Focus is on stroke refine-
Swim Lesson ment, endurance, turns & diving, basic & personal water safety, water safety
Weather & Cancellation Policy
away from man-made facilities and more. The Challenge is recommended
Park District swim lessons are designed so out-of-water instruction and safety
procedures are taught to participants. During a session when air tempera- to students whom have either passed Journey 3 or level 5 of the American Red
ture is cool or the weather condition is questionable, it is still possible that Cross Program; or those who are able to perform all the strokes and are ready
class will be held. Classes will be canceled only in the case or to work on distance, endurance and safety. (AB)
severe weather. Classes will not be rescheduled. Refunds will not be
Ratio: 7:1 DAYS: M,T,W,TH,F
provided due to missed lessons or inclement weather. On days when the
CODE TIME DATE
weather is questionable, you may call to hear a recorded message before class
begins #773-1213. The Park District staff does its best to make a clear, safe 4118-1 10:50-11:35am 6/18-6/29
decision; however, the weather is out of our control. 4118-2 10:50-11:35am 7/2-7/13
4118-3 10:50-11:35am 7/16-7/27
Swim Lesson Cancellation Hotline 4118-4 10:50-11:35am 7/30-8/3
773-1213 No class July 4
Early Bird Fee: R$49/Med $54/NR$59 Regular Fee: R$54/Med $59/NR$64
SCUBA Diving Lessons *Session IV Early Bird Fee: R$27/Med $29/NR $32
AGES: 12 and up
*Session IV Regular Fee: R$32/Med $34/NR $37
FEE: $180
LOCATION: Waterpark Main Pool MIN 5/MAX10
Register at the Recreation Center.
You will be called to set up dates and times. (AB)
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Itasca Waterpark
Learn T Swim Journeys
o Journey (5 yrs & over) * No class July 4
There are three Learn To Swim Journeys, each with its own booklet. Each Ratio: 7:1 DAYS: M,T,W,TH,F
Session I Session II Session III Session IV*
Journey booklet has three aquatic adventures, which break down swimming
6/18-6/29 7/2-7/13 7/16-7/27 7/30-8/3
skills into a simplified format. By providing an imaginative adventure to
10-10:45am 4115-1 4115-2 4115-3 4115-4
learning, the children are provided a fun way to develop new swimming skills. 10:50-11:35am 4116-1 4116-2 4116-3 4116-4
Each adventure also includes water safety skills. (Our staff will evaluate each Early Bird Fee: R$49/Med $54/NR$59 Regular Fee: R$54/Med $59/NR$64
participant’s ability on the first day of class and place each student in the *Session IV Early Bird Fee: R$27/Med $29/NR$32
appropriate Journey) (AB) *Session IV Regular Fee: R$32/Med $34/NR$37
LOCATION: Waterpark-Main Pool MIN: 25/MAX: 40
Journey 1 Down Under the Sea (adjustment to water)
Alligator Alley (buoyancy/body direction) Evening Classes (14 class session) * No class Aug 7
Seal’s Rock (propulsion/direction change) CODE LEVEL AGE DAY DATE TIME
4111-5 Pre-Journey 3-4 yrs Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 5:15-5:55pm
Journey 2 Seaweed Patch (freestyle)
4111-6 Pre-Journey 3-4 yrs Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 6-6:40pm
Otter’s Cove (backstroke)
Early Bird Fee: R$74/Med $79/NR$84 Regular Fee: R$79/Med $84/NR$89
Tadpole Pond (breaststroke)
4113-5 Mini-Journey 4-5 yrs Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 5:15-5:55pm
Journey 3 Frog’s Pond (elementary backstroke) 4113-6 Mini-Journey 4-5 yrs Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 6-6:40pm
Flounder’s Farm (sidestroke) Early Bird Fee: R$79/Med $84/NR$89 Regular Fee: R$84/Med $89/NR$94
Dolphin’s Den (butterfly) 4116-5 Journey 5 & over Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 5:15-5:55pm
4116-6 Journey 5 & over Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 6-6:40pm
Parents are to drop-off and pick-up their children on the deck in
Early Bird Fee: R$79/Med $84/NR$89 Regular Fee: R$84/Med $89/NR$94
front of the guard office for the beginning and ending of class.
4110-4 Exploration 6mo-3yr Tu/Th Jun 19-Aug 9 6:15-6:45pm
Pre-Journey (3-4 yrs) * No class July 4 Early Bird Fee: R$49/Med $54/NR$59 Regular Fee: R$54/Med $59/NR$64
Ratio: 4:1 DAYS: M,T,W,TH Private Swim Lessons
Session I Session II Session III Session IV*
One-on-one instruction is offered for those who wish to improve or refine
6/18-6/29 7/2-7/13 7/16-7/27 7/30-8/3 their swimming skills. Registration is taken at the Itasca Recreation Center.
10:50-11:35pm 4111-1 4111-2 4111-3 4111-4 Once registered, the lesson coordinator will call you to
schedule the day, date, and time. (AB)
Early Bird Fee:R$39/Med $44/NR$49 Regular Fee: R$44/Med $49/NR$54 CODE DAY TIME FEE
*Session IV Early Bird Fee:R$22/Med $24/NR$27 4141-0 M,W,F 11:45am-12:15pm $16 per 1⁄2 hr instruction
*Session IV Regular Fee: R$27/Med $29/NR$32 T,Th 6:15-6:45pm
LOCATION: Waterpark Zero-Depth Pool MIN: 5/MAX: 20 LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark
Mini-Journey (4-5 yrs) * No class July 4 Semi-Private Swim Classes
DAY DATE TIME RATIO
Ratio: 5:1 DAYS: M,T,W,TH,F
Sunday Jun 17-Aug 19 6:30-7:30pm (4:1)
Session I Session II Session III Session IV*
CODE R/MED/NR FEE
6/18-6/29 7/2-7/13 7/16-7/27 7/30-8/3
4180-0 Pre-Journey (Min 3 / Max 8) Early Bird Fee: $72 / $77 / $82
10-10:45am 4112-1 4112-2 4112-3 4112-4 Regular Fee: $77 / $82 / $87
10:50-11:35am 4113-1 4113-2 4113-3 4113-4 4181-0 Mini-Journey (Min 3 / Max 8) Early Bird Fee: $82 / $87 / $92
Regular Fee: $87 / $92 / $97
Early Bird Fee: R$49/Med $54/NR$59 Regular Fee: R$54/Med $59/NR$64 4182-0 Journey (Min 3 / Max 20) Early Bird Fee: $82 / $87 / $92
*Session IV Early Bird Fee: R$27/Med $29/NR$32 Regular Fee: $87/ $92 / $97
*Session IV Regular Fee: R$32/Med $34/NR$37 4183-0 Challenge (Min 3 / Max 8) Early Bird Fee: $82 / $87 / $92
LOCATION: Waterpark-Main Pool MIN: 5/MAX: 15 Regular Fee: $87 / $92 / $97
LOCATION: Waterpark-Main Pool
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Special Events
Coming Fall 2007!
Dodgeball T ournament
Itasca Park District Don’t miss out on the Itasca Park District’s first Dodgeball tournament. The
event will be held at the Itasca Park District Recreation Center. Teams will be
40th Annual made up of 6-10 players in Grades 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. A minimum of 6 will
Arts&Crafts Fair
ts&Crafts air compete on a side; others will be available to substitute. Registration fee is
$80 per team, start thinking of cool team names now! Prizes will be awarded
for 1st & 2nd place teams. The tournament will be held on Saturday, October
20th. Look for more information in our fall brochure or contact Karyn if you
have any questions! (KR)
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Community-Wide Garage Sale
9:30am-3:00pm Register with the Itasca Park District to participate in a community garage
Washington Park sale. This event offers Itasca residents the opportunity to host a garage sale on
Saturday, June 23, 2007 at their homes. Each home registered will receive a
■ Arts ■ Crafts ■ garage sale kit including: signs, apron, price stickers, balloons and a pen. The
■ Food ■ Entertainment ■ sale will be advertised in the Daily Herald. Maps marking the homes partici-
pating in the garage sale will be available at the Itasca Recreation Center and
If you are interested in purchasing a booth space, Itasca Waterpark beginning Friday, June 8. The garage sale hours will be
from 8am-3pm. (AB)
please contact the Itasca Park District at CODE DAY DATE TIME
4609-0 Sat Jun 23 8am-3pm
630-773-2257 LOCATION: Resident’s home
FEE: $10/household-resident only
Family Luau DEADLINE: Monday, May 25
Bring out the entire family to the Itasca Waterpark for some
summer fun. Enjoy an evening packed with games, activities,
prizes, food, and much more. This event will truly prove to be a ItascaFest 3on3
tropical paradise! Children must be accompanied by a parent.(AB) Basketball
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE T ournament
4599-0 Sat Aug 11 5:30-10pm $15/child Pick up a special event registration form at
$10/adult the Itasca Recreation Center and enter a
MIN/MAX: 20/50 LOCATION: Itasca Waterpark team of three or four to compete in this
DEADLINE: Aug 4 3on3 double-elimination tournament
during the ItascaFest activities. Youth
Junior Golf T ournament teams will be divided into boy’s and girl’s
The Itasca & Bloomingdale Park Districts are hosting a Junior Golf divisions according to age. Adult teams
Tournament for boys and girls at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, sponsored by
may have a different format due to the
the Itasca Bank & Trust. There is a 6-hole round for 9-11 year olds. Golfers
number of teams. Individual trophies
12-17 years of age will compete in age divisions using an 18-hole stroke play
will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place.
format. Golfers 12-13 years old may participate in a 9-hole stroke play
Each participant will receive a T-shirt
format. The participants in the 9-11 age division with previous experience
and drinks. Registration deadline:
may opt to play 9 or 18 holes with Tournament Director’s approval. Tee times
will be assigned according to ability level and age division. Participants in the Friday, July 6th. (BF)
CODE DIVISION DAY DATE TIME FEE
18-hole format will begin tee off times at 7:30AM. Tee off times for the 6-hole
4620-0 Youth (9-17 yrs.) Fri Jul 13 8:30am $60/team
and 9-hole participants will follow the last 18-hole group. Lunch is included
4621-0 Men’s (18 & Older) Sat Jul 14 8:30am $80/team
in the fee. Also, each participant will be entered into a drawing for a variety
4622-0 Women’s (18 & Older) Sat Jul 14 8:30am $80/team
of great prizes. For more information, please call 630/773-2257. (BF)
4623-0 Men’s 30 & Over Sat Jul 14 8:30am $80/team
CODE TOURNEY DAY DATE FEE/NON-RES
LOCATION: ItascaFest-Benson courts
4242-0 18-Hole Tue Jul 24 $45/$50
4243-0 9-Hole Tue Jul 24 $35/$40 We are looking for volunteers to assist with check-in and also as court
4244-0 6-Hole Tue Jul 24 $25/$30 monitors. Individuals interested in helping, please contact the Itasca Park
LOCATION: Bloomingdale Golf Club District at (630) 773-2257.
DEADLINE: Tue, Jul 17
14. Summer ■ Programs & Events ■ 2007
Special Events 13
2007 The 2007 Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 28th
Memorial Day beginning at 10:00am. Step-off location will be at Bryn Mawr and
Parade
& Annual Family
Catalpa. Any group wishing to participate, please contact Angie Harms,
at the Itasca Park District, 773-2257. A Memorial Service will be held
immediately following the parade at Usher Park courtesy of the VFW
Post #5167. The Annual Family Picnic then follows. Bring your family,
Picnic pack a picnic basket or purchase food from the vendor and listen to
musical entertainment from 11:30-1:30pm. (AH)
Look no further for a
summer adventure! Enjoy Itasca 10th Annual
the challenge of our Second
Annual Quintuple Road
Rally. Grab your neighbors
and friends to create a team
of four to five adults per
vehicle. You will be given a
HEALTH FAIR
map of five local commu-
nities and a bag of clues,
Sunday, July 15 • 1-4pm
where you'll need teamwork, logic, and luck to stay on track. This exciting 2- Free for all!
hour hunt on wheels will test your friendship, so put on your thinking caps and Sponsored by the Itasca ■ Nutritional Info
start your engines! At the completion of the rally, teams will meet for a pizza and Park District, Itasca Lions ■ Discount Fitness
beverages (full bar services available) and the awarding of the ‘Q’ Champs! We Club and the Arbor of Memberships (day of event)
will have prizes for the most original team name, along with the best decorated Itasca Park District ■ Blood Pressure checks
vehicle! This fun-filled one-day event is coordinated with the Addison,
Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Itasca and Wood Dale Park Districts, so space is Something for everyone. ■ Glucose testing
limited. Captain's letters will be mailed the end of June. (KR) Over 20 organizations to ■ Postural screenings
AGE: 18 yrs and older bring you a wealth of ■ Raffle for Personal Training
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE wellness information, Sessions & Aerobic Cards
4544-0 Sat Jul 7 3:30-8pm $60 per team exams and product ■ Body fat analysis
LOCATION: Bensenville Park District samples. ■ Free samples & much more!!
DEADLINE: Jun 22 MIN/MAX: 4 teams
Franzen Park
Fundraising
Luncheon
Wednesday May 16th at the Itasca Country Club.
All Proceeds will benefit the Franzen Park Renovation
scheduled for this summer.
The Itasca Park District was awarded a matching OSLAD Grant from the State of Illinois in
the amount of $329,700 For this project, which will include a 1/4 mile walking track, an all-new
ADA accessible playground, and two new tennis courts being replaced north of Franzen school.
Also, two half-court basketball courts and a picnic shelter will be added.
For more information call 630/773-2257.
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Special Events/Trips
Chicago White Sox
vs. Detroit Tigers
Join the Itasca Park District to watch the 2006 World Champion
Chicago White Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. Fee includes trans-
portation, ticket price and parking. Don’t miss this chance to see the
Chicago White Sox at a great price! (KR)
AGE: All
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
4646-0 Thu Jul 26 10am-4pm $33/38
LOCATION: Cellular One Field MIN/MAX: 6/12
DEADLINE: Mon, Jun 4
Lake Geneva Boat T our
& Ice Cream Social
Enjoy two of life’s sweetest pleasures together, lunch, ice cream and
the lake! Enjoy an afternoon of dining at Popeye’s Lake Side
Restaurant in Lake Geneva and then board Grand Belle of Geneva on
Geneva Lake; enjoy the historic shores as you enjoy an ice cream
sundae. Price includes transportation, lunch and ice cream. Get a
Save the Date: Tuesday, August 7 • 5:00pm sneak peek at the menu when you register. What a great way to spend
4th Annual Itasca National Night Out! a summer day! (KR)
AGE: Adult
REE!
Activities held at: CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
Itasca Waterpark ■ Depot Museum ■ Library
Municipal Complex ■ Fire Station ■ Nature Center F 4648-0
LOCATION:
DEADLINE:
Wed
Lake Geneva
Wed, Jun 13
Jul 18 10:30am-5pm $42/$47
Activities:
Face Painting ■ Radio Disney ■ Rock Climbing Wall ■ Bingo ■ Food
DUI Course ■ Tours of the Police Dept. ■ Touch -A-Truck ■ Free Raffle Mayflower T ours
SAVE THE DATE! Ask the front desk about upcoming Mayflower
All Invited. Free. Family Night Out with the whole Village. Motor coach Tours. This fall you can attend a week-long trip and
Bring the whole Family! receive a first class tour at Connecticut’s Mystic Region featuring the
Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino. Or sign up for a 4-day trip to
Nashville and stay at the Opryland Hotel. You will receive a
wonderful trip to Nashville including a performance at the famous
Grand Ole Opry and tour of The Country Music Hall of fame. Sign
up at the Itasca Park District.
For more information contact Karyn. (KR)
Tour Location: Opryland Hotel and Nashville Tennessee
Tour Dates: October 22-26
Tour Location: Connecticut’s Mystic Region
Tour Dates: September 28-October 7
Afternoon At Arlington Park
For more information about...
Enjoy a fun filled afternoon at Arlington Park racecourse. Since the
recreational programs, aquatics or special events trip is on a Wednesday, there will be a discounted rate for senior
citizens. Enjoy some of their fine dining and take in an afternoon of
Please contact:
horse racing. Fee includes transportation. (KR)
Brian Meyer
Superintendent of Recreation AGE: Adult
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
E-mail: brian@itascaparkdistrict.com
4612-0 Wed Aug 22 12-6pm $5
Phone: 773-2257, ext. 112
LOCATION: Arlington Park MIN/MAX: 12/26
DEADLINE: Mon, Aug 6
16. Summer ■ Programs & Events ■ 2007
15
Trips
CRUISIN’
CONNOISSEURS
CLUB
We’re off to some great restaurants. We do the driving; you do the dining at a
variety of restaurants in the Chicagoland area. Stop by the front desk for a
sneak peak at the menus. Transportation only . . . you get the bill. (KR) Urban Adventure Cruise of Chicago
Get ready to experience world famous architecture along the banks of the
Cheeseburger In Paradise – Des Plaines Chicago River. View majestic skyscrapers including the Sears Tower & John
Enjoy this Key West-themed restaurant inspired by the Jimmy Buffett song, Hancock Building. Don’t miss out on lake side landmarks like the Field
the menu features dishes such as popcorn shrimp, Cuban sandwiches, Museum. Journey under 17 bridges and pass through the world famous
Bahamian pork sandwiches and barbecue jerk ribs, plus salads and, of Chicago River Lock and feel the boat rise as the water level is adjusted. Fee
course cheeseburgers. includes transportation. Lunch is on your own; possibility of stopping for a
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE bite to eat on the way home if it is the general consensus of the group. (KR)
4520-0 Tue Jun 5 11am-2pm $5 AGE: Adult
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
Peggy Kinnane’s – Arlington Heights 4660-0 Thu Jun 21 10am-3:30pm $24/$29
LOCATION: Downtown Chicago MIN/MAX: 20/24
Peggy Kinnane's is perhaps the most authentic Irish restaurant in the DEADLINE: Wed, June 13
northwest suburbs. Imported chairs, tiles, stones and assorted knick-knacks
from Ireland give this restaurant an authentic feel. The traditional Irish
menu features classics like Irish lamb stew and shepherd's pie.
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
4521-0 Tue Jul 24 11am-2pm $5
L Woods - Lincolnwood
L. Woods has two dining rooms -- one a casual corner tavern, the other
more upscale, with a supper club feel. Hearty American choices, such as
sandwiches, chili, chicken, prime steaks and barbecued ribs, are served up
in a woodsy, lodge atmosphere.
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
4522-0 Tue Aug 14 11am-2pm $5
An Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee
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Kids’ Fun
Don’t let your child miss out on
KidsKlub
Babysitting Service
the fun! Caring and qualified staff
will watch over your children in a
safe environment while you run
errands, keep personal appoint-
ments, or if you just need a break.
Fitness Member All children must be between the
KidsKlub Card (valid for one month) ages of six weeks and six years old.
A Fitness Member Kids Klub Card can be purchased at the front All parents who may need to have
desk during regular office hours. Having a Fitness Member Kids their child’s diaper changed must
Klub Card allows parents to take full advantage of unlimited fill out a separate waiver. (AH)
babysitting for 1 month. Dates that the card is good through will
be printed on each Kids Klub Card along with your child’s name.
This card may only be purchased by a Full Fitness Member
FEE: $60
Daily Drop-in
You can choose to pay by the hour or purchase a one-day pass.
Fees need to be paid at the front desk before your child is picked up.
Hourly Visit One Day Pass (9am-12pm)
$4.00 per hour - 1 child $12 per day - 1 child
$6.50 per hour - 2 children $20 per day - 2 children
$9.00 per hour - 3 children $28 per day - 3 children
Morning Hours
9am-12pm
May 29-Aug 31
Monday-Friday
Location: Kids Klub Room
Kids Klub Attendants will not
accept cash payments or I.O.U.’s
* Hours subject to change
if attendance is
consistently too low.
18. iFIT 17
Fitness Solution
iFIT Membership Rates
Rates subject to change • Prices do not include Aerobic/Aqua classes
* Initial Sign-up Fee: $20
1 yr. Full Membership Resident Nonresident
* Individual 18-59 $180 $236
* Husband/Wife 300 408
* Husband/Wife (1 Sr. 60+) 198 300
* Seniors 60+ Husband/Wife 133 190
* Individual Seniors 60+ 77 113
High School 14-17 yrs.** 90 120
Teens** 11-13 yrs 55 65 ❖ Add $30 to iFIT Hours:
College 100 115 your teen or high
College (3 months) 45 — Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
school member-
*°Corporate 205 — 5:30am-9pm 7:00am-5pm 7am-4pm
ship and upgrade
6-month Full Membership Resident Nonresident your membership
* Individual 18-59 $113 $152 iFIT Closings:
to include
* Husband/Wife 198 267 May 28 • July 4 • Aug 31 • Sep 3
“The Lounge.”
* Husband/Wife (1 Sr. 60+) 150 194
* Seniors 60+ Husband/Wife 98 125
* Individual Seniors 60+ 60 75
High School 14-17** 60 75
* Corporate 134 — Lap Swimming
Jogging Track Only Resident Nonresident is Back!
Individual 18-59 $45 $70 ■ 18 yrs & over
Seniors 60+ 35 55
■ For One Year, 6-month &
Corporate 55 —
Track Fitness Members
Daily Membership Resident Nonresident ■ 7am-11pm
Individual 18-59 $5 $6 ■ Double Tree Hotel
Seniors 60+ 3 4
** Parents must be present upon registration ■ Corner of Thorndale & Mittel
Road in Wood Dale
iFIT Equipment:
Indoor Jogging Track
■ 9 Treadmills ■ 1 Nordic Track The large indoor jogging track features indoor flex.
■ 5 Ellipticals ■ 1 Concept II rower One mile is equivalent to 12 laps.
■ 4 Total Body Ellipticals ■ 13 Station Cybex Fitness System ■ 1 Flat, incline, decline benches ■ Dumbbells 1-100 lbs.
■ 3 NuSteps ■ 1 Inner/outer thigh machine ■ 1 plate loaded angled leg press ■ Plate weight up to 3000 lbs.
■ 2 Steppers ■ 1 Gravitron ■ 1 3-way bench ■ 1 Smith machine
■ 2 Upright bikes ■ 3 Stretch trainers ■ 1 Preacher curl/EZ curl bar ■ 1 Cable cross over
■ 2 Recumbent bikes ■ 1 Olympic bench/bar & plates ■ 1 Versa climber
19. 18 Reaching Your Personal Best!
Adult Hip-Hop
Get in shape and have fun doing it! This style of
dance allows the body to move funky and freely
to today’s hits. Each class will include a cardio
warm-up, stretch and strengthening, and a new dance combina-
tion every week. Previous dance experience is not required for
this class. Wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes. (AH)
NO CLASS THE WEEK OF JULY 4TH.
AGE: 18 and over
CODE DAY DATE TIME FEE
4861-0 M/W Jun 18-Jul 25 12-12:45pm $80
4861-1 Mon Jun 18-Jul 23 12-12:45pm $40
4861-2 Wed Jun 20-Jul 25 12-12:45pm $40
INSTRUCTOR: Elizabeth Albright MIN/MAX: 4/10
LOCATION: Dance Studio
DEADLINE: Jun 13
Fitness Assessments Fit Friends In Training (F .I.T .)
A great start for the exercise novist or the physically fit. This body composition Train with your spouse, partner, friends or neighbors without feeling
analysis will help you streamline your aerobic and muscular conditioning by overwhelmed or anxious about individual performance or being part of a large
targeting your fitness level. Upon class. F.I.T. allows you and your partner/friends to train together and receive
Free to new members! completion of a few simple tests individualized training. Each F.I.T. package includes a full fitness assessment,
and measurements, our trained four 1-hour training sessions and individualized exercise analysis for each
professional will chart your personal performance – including achievable person. Inquire at the Fitness Center Desk for more details.
guidelines for a healthier body, mind and spirit. *FEE: $140 includes four one-hour sessions per person.
Re-assessment: $15 Two people minimum. Four people maximum.
iFIT
Personal Training
Complement your fitness assessment with personal Training Sessions
iFIT
Certified
Personal
Trainers:
Lori Neubauer
4 8 10
training for superior results––Train and Obtain. Train Sherry Rubino
with one of our certified Personal Trainers and obtain a $185 $295 $330
safe and effective workout regiment. Designed to your Jacquie Snick
fitness level and personal achievements, these sessions are a must for all fitness enthusiasts.
Diane Sutherland
Personal Training Clients
Update your training program so you can continue to see results and stay motivated!
Steve Gaus
Purchase a one (1) hour session to work with your Personal Trainer* Lori Lindahl
FEE: $55 * Only available to previously trained clients.
Nikki Bittner