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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Gymnastics Program
Gymnastics helps develop your child’s motor skills, coordina tion and self-confidence in a safe and fun environment. From beginners to more advanced gymnasts, we have a program for every skill level. Our goal is to have fun in a safe environ ment while improving the gymnasts muscle development, coordination, skill level, and self esteem. A child can gradually progress from beginner to more advanced levels at their own pace. Basic skills such as forward and backward rolls, cart wheels, headstands and handstands will focus on improving balance and strength. Intermediate/advanced students must have mastered the above skills to enroll in this class. Focus will include more complex tumbling moves, balance and uneven parallel bar routines.

Day:	Mondays
Dates:	Beginners: 6/9 - 6/30/08 Intermediate/Advanced: 7/14 - 8/4/08
Times:	Beginners: 6:00-7:00 pm Intermediate/Advanced: 7:00-8:00 pm
Age:	4 - 12 yrs
Location:	Liberty Cultural Center
Fee:	$52 Resident / $62 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	5/15
Instructor:	Joanne Zaworski

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Come Dance With Me
Creative movement class encourages children to express themselves through dance & movement. Ballet warm-up & more advanced choreographic techniques will be explored. Different types of dance will be featured: social, hip-hop, jazz, modern, etc... Children will be creating their own dances. Wear comfortable clothes, ballet shoes are optional. Bring your imagination & come join Ms. Joanne in the fun.

Day:	Tuesdays
Dates:	S1: 6/10 - 7/1/08 S2: 7/15 - 8/5/08
Time:	4:00-5:00 pm
Age:	4 - 12 yrs
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:	$44 Resident / $54 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	5/10
Instructor:	Joanne Zaworski

The Magic of Gary Cantor
Abracadabra! Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn fascinating tricks from a professional magician! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. While tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since new tricks are always added each session! Children are grouped by age.

Day:	Tuesday
Date:	7/29/08
Time:	4:00 - 4:55 pm
Ages:	4-14
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:	$15 Resident / $25 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	5/30

Warriors Open Field Dodgeball
An all time favorite for years! Participants will have a blast running, throwing, dodging and ducking their way to victory. This is a classic game in a safe, supervised environment. We will introduce some new variations of dodgeball that are sure to be a good time. This fun moving sport will provide team competition and sportsmanship, while getting the body in shape.

Day:	Wednesday
Date:	6/18 - 8/6/08
Time:	5:00 - 6:00 pm
Ages:	9-12
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:	$20 Resident / $30 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	8/30
Instructor:	Anthony Hill

Youth Kenpo Karate
This program teaches 6-13 year olds the basics of self-defense as well as simple exercises and drills to increase the attention span, concentration and motor skills of the students. Participants will learn blocks, kicks, punches, and eventually light contact sparring. Uniforms are not required, but are recommended.

Day:	Thursday
Date:	S1: 6/12 - 7/3/08 S2: 7/17 - 8/7/08
Times:	Beginners: 6:30-7:30 pm Intermediate/Advanced: 7:30-8:30 pm
Ages:	6-13
Location:	Liberty Cultural Center
Fee:	$46 Resident / $56 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	6/19
Instructor:	Manny Rivera

Kids First Golf Camp
Wow what a hit! Feel the thrill of striking the golf ball better than you ever imagined! Experienced coaches teach valuable golf instruction on the following: hand grips, feet positioning, putting, chipping, short irons, long irons, T-shirts, woods and golf etiquette. Golf clubs ARE required! Fee includes a Kids First T-Shirt.

Days:	Monday - Friday
Dates:	Ages 6-8: 6/16 - 6/20/08 Ages 9-14: 7/14 - 7/18/08
Times:	9:00 am -12:30 pm
Ages:	6-14
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:	$129 Resident / $139 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	8/18

Kids First Sand Volleyball - Spike It
This fun and instructional program prepares players to be successful in volleyball. Excellent coaches plan strategic, fun preparation drills, and games that will increase skills and safety through fundamentals. This program offers skill contest and a championship game. Plus competitive training for serving, bumping, setting, spiking, speed and quickness, body balance, first step directional movements, volleyball safety awareness, and sportsmanship. (No class 7/4)

Day:	Friday
Dates:	6/20 - 7/25/08
Times:	Ages 6-8: 5:00 am -6:00 pm Ages 9-14: 6:00 am -7:00 pm
Ages:	9-14
Location:	Sunshine Park
Fee:	$65 Resident / $75 Non-Resident
Min/Max:	8/18

Summer Tennis Programs
Our program consists of 3 age groups of players including Youth (7-12 yrs), Teen (13-17 yrs) and Adults (18 +). Register your child for the class of your choice; however, youth must attend the time period based on his or her age. Instructors will divide the Youth and Teen classes into beginning, intermediate and advanced ability levels. Students will advance to intermediate and advanced levels after they have mastered specific skills and pass the minimum skills test established and measured by our Head Pro, Lauren Gillian. Class will not meet during inclement weather. All participants should bring their own racquet. If needed, the Park District will supply one during practices.

1:8 Instructor/Student ratio - Includes instruction on basic skills and also focuses on forehand, backhand and the volley.

Days:	Saturday & Sunday
Dates:	6/28 - 8/17/08
Times:	1:00 -2:00 pm
Ages:	7-12
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:
Min/Max:	7/8

Chicago White Sox Little Sluggers Camp
The formula is simple; assemble the finest teams of coaches armed with the White Sox Training Centers curriculum. Make it fun. Keep it interesting. Always be supportive and enthu siastic. Never stop teaching. This beginner program is open to boys and girls ages 5 & 6. The purpose of the Little Slug gers program is to introduce this age group to the game of baseball. In addition to focusing on the basics of the game, players will also learn practice leads to improvement and the best way to have more fun playing baseball. Our student-to-instructor ratio of 10:1 or less assures every player of getting the attention they deserve.

Days:	Monday - Friday
Dates:	7/14 - 7/18/08
Times:	1:00 - 3:30 pm
Ages:	5-6
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:	$149 Resident / Non-Resident
Min/Max:	6/20
Instructor:	White Sox Instructor

Chicago White Sox Training Center Camp
Once again it’s time to make plans for the Chicago White Sox Training Camp! Players will focus on essential individual aspects of baseball including: throwing, hitting, bunting, fielding, pitching and base-running. Throughout the week teachings will be reinforced by using fun skill games. On the final day all players will get the opportunity to judge their improvement by playing a game. Student to instructor ratio will be 10:1 or less. Not only will your kids be coached by current collegiate players, collegiate coaches, ex-professional players, and full-time private instructors, they will also receive 6 vouchers to a White Sox game, a Training Center hat and a Training Center t-shirt!

Days:	Monday - Friday
Dates:	7/14 - 7/18/08
Times:	1:00 - 4:00 pm
Ages:	7-10
Location:	Proksa Park
Fee:	$205 Resident / Non-Resident
Min/Max:	6/20
Instructor:	White Sox Instructor

YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES

Girls Little League Softball
Attention all girls interested in playing softball!! The 2008 Season is coming fast upon us so register now for a summer filled with fun improving your softball skills, winning games and enjoying making new friends. Berwyn Little League is dedicated to teaching girls ages 7 & up the fundamentals of softball coupled with good sportsmanship in a fun atmosphere.

For the 2008 Season, there will be at minimum 12 games played, plus the option for an end of season tournament for the All Stars. Regular season games will start in April and play will continue into early July. REGISTRATION begins January 21, 2008 at Proksa or Freedom Parks. Regular registration fees are $50 - $70, depending on the age of the player. Save $5.00 off regular registration fees now until 02/10/08. There will be a $5.00 late fee added after 03/11/08, but registration is open until evaluations which are to be scheduled in mid-March.

Day:		Monday - Saturday
Date:		March - July
Time:		TBA
Age:		7 and up
Location:		Home games — Proksa Park Diamonds, Janura Field, and St. Mary of Celle Field Away games — To Be Announced
Fee:		$50 - $70

After the regular season, watch for additional summer tournaments.

Parents and friends of Berwyn Little League — Volunteer coaches, managers and umpires are NEEDED! Contact Tracy Bostrom at tracyb4softball@yahoo.com or the Berwyn Park District for additional contact information.

Please click the softball icon for more info.

Freedom Park Soccer Leagues
Come and register for Berwyn Park District’s new soccer leagues. We will be playing on our newly constructed artificial turf field. REGISTRATION begins January 21, 2008 and games begin in mid-April, 2008.

Please click the soccer icon for more info.

Youth Recreational League
(Pre-School – 8th grade Boys and Girls)
Individual Registration. Games played on Saturdays. Awards for 1st and 2nd place in 4th grade and older. Participation awards in 3rd grade and under.

Day:		Monday - Saturday
Date:		April - July
Time:		TBA
Age:		3- 14 years
Location:		Freedom Park
Fee:		$40 per player Berwyn Resident $50 per player Non-Resident

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED FOR RECREATIONAL LEAGUE. PLEASE CONTACT ANTHONY AT 795-2892

Youth Competitive League
(U-08 – U-14 Boys and Girls)
Register as a team. Games played weekday evenings. Awards for 1st and 2nd place in U-10 and over. Participation awards for U-09 and under.

Day:		Monday - Friday
Date:		April - July
Time:		TBA
Age:		8- 14 years
Location:		Freedom Park
Fee:		$450 per team

YOUTH SKILL CONTESTS

Junior Olympic Skills Competition
Interested in Basketball, Soccer, Tennis and/or Track & Field Competitions? Think you have what it takes to earn the Gold Medal? Get involved today with the Jr. Olympic Skills Competition—a FREE national grassroots skills competition that provides both, boys and girls ages 8 to 13, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in four (4) sports - basketball, soccer, tennis and track & field.

You can participate in any or all of the individual sports and advance through three (3) levels of competition, including Local, Regional and the National Finals at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. Each sport is scored individually and the boys and girls compete separately. Remember, you can only participate in one (1) Local Qualifying Event PER sport, or be disqualified.

Choose your sport(s) and keep practicing for your Local Qualifying Event and you could earn your way to the U.S. Olympic Training Center for the 2008 National Finals.

Basketball – Challenges you to score as many points as possible by making baskets from designated shooting areas and the free throw line.
Soccer – Challenges you to dribble and shoot accurately in the fastest time possible.
Tennis – Challenges you to serve a low-compression tennis ball and to continue to hit the ball against the wall and above the Net Line as many times as possible in a 30-second time period (Rapid Rally).
Track & Field – Challenges you in two (2) fundamental skill events: The Sprint (50-meter dash) and The Jump (standing broad jump). You must compete in both as your scores are added together for one total score.

Day:		Saturday
Date:		4/19/08
Time:		9:00 - 12:00 pm (Soccer/Track & Field Competition) 2:00 - 5:00 pm (Basketball/Tennis Competition)
Location:		Freedom Park (Soccer/Track & Field Competition) Liberty Cultural Center (Basketball/Tennis Competition)
Fee:		FREE (Pre-Registration is required. Registration deadline is April 11, 2008)
Age:		8 - 13 years

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THESE ACTIVITIES. PLEASE CONTACT ANTHONY AT 708.795.2892

Aquafina - Pitch, Hit, & Run
The Berwyn Park District will be holding its annual Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, & Run competition in Spring 2008. Pitch, Hit & Run provides youngsters across the country the opportunity to participate in an exciting and fun baseball skills competition. PHR is a free national program that gives youth ages 7 - 14 the chance to showcase their baseball abilities.

The Pitch – Try to throw strikes like Major League pitchers by taking a shot at hitting the MLB Strike Zone.
The Hit – Swing away from home plate! Just like big leaguers, you’ll be judged on distance and accuracy.
The Run – Start at second and head for home to test your speed at running the bases.
Winners of the Local competition then advance to the Sectional competition.

Day:		Saturday
Date:		5/03/08
Time:		Noon
Location:		Proksa Park Ball Fields
Fee:		FREE (Pre-Registration is required. Registration deadline is April 25, 2008)
Age:		7 - 14 years