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WINTER PROGRAMS

Skate with Santa

Come to the Riverside Ice Arena and skate with Santa to some classic Christmas tunes. After skating come into one of our warming cabins to warm up with some hot chocolate. Participants will receive a wristband for a skate rental, access to the ice rink, a candy cane, and one hot chocolate. Skate sizes are limited (CV) Location: Riverside Ice Arena • Min/Max: 5/20 • Register by: December 11

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day
105002-01 3+
$6/$9 12/12 6-8 PM FRI
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Candy Houses

Time to break out that ugly Christmas sweater and come to Rivers Edge for some holiday fun! Come celebrate the day and the holiday season and be jolly! Get in the holiday spirit with a fun family afternoon activity. Create your very own gingerbread house from a variety of goodies and treats. We will provide all the trimmings to make your house one of a kind! Paint your own ornament and enjoy some holiday tunes! Fee includes supplies to create one candy house per registered individual or parent/child pair. All ages- under 6 must be accompanied by adult. Pre-registration is required, and walk-ins will not be accepted (CV). Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max: 6/20 • Register by: December 1

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day
105056-01 2-15 $21/$26 12/6 10-11:30 AM SAT
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Cookies with Santa

Santa is coming to town and his first stop is the Belvidere Park District to see you! Come to Rivers Edge to decorate a Christmas cookie, take pictures with Santa, listen to some Christmas music, do a Christmas craft, and hear a Christmas story read by Santa himself! Children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult (TK). Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max: 10/25 • Register by: December 6

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day
105081-01 2-15 $15/$20 12/10 5:30-6:30 PM WED
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Chicago Fire Soccer Skills & Drills

Ready to sharpen those soccer skills? This is the program for you! The Chicago Fire Youth Soccer programs are back and are excited to run some skills and drills classes with us. This program will dive deeply into a different soccer skill each class so participants can focus in on improving their skills every week. Spots are limited, so do not miss out on this great program! (TK) Location: Meehan Gym • Min/Max: 6/15 • Register by: December 30

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day
101246-01 6-8 $125/$140 1/5-2/2 5:30-6:30 PM MON
101246-02 9-11 $125/$140 1/5-2/2 6:30-7:30 PM MON
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Nerf Wars

Gather your friends, your NERF guns, and your courage for a night of games and competition at the Rivers Edge Recreation Center. The gym will be transformed into an awesome battlefield that will need you to defend it! Nerf War has been declared! Safety and fun are the main priority! Goggles must be worn and will be provided. No need to bring your ammo we will have plenty! If you don’t have a Nerf gun you can use one of ours. This night will be EPIC! (CV) Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max: 10/40

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day Reg. Deadline
101211-01 7-9 $11/$16 1/16 6-7 PM FRI 1/9
101211-02 7-9 $11/$16 2/20 6-7 PM FRI 2/13
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Cartoon Drawings with Young Rembrandts

Get ready for giggles and creativity in every class! Your child will love exploring the fun and imaginative world of Young Rembrandts Cartoon Drawing set in a winter wonderland. From silly animals to outrageous facial expressions, each lesson brings laughter and learning to life (CV). Location: Admin Lower Level • Min/Max: 5/15 • Register by: December 26

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day
103033-01 7-12 $60/$75 12/29-12/30 10:30 AM-12:PM MON-TUE
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4H Chef’s Creation

Your gourmets will begin learning the basics of kitchen knowledge. They will build confidence in the kitchen with measuring, following directions and reading a recipe. They will make yummy treats to sample in class as well as bring home delicious recipes to share. A recipe book will be passed out on the last day of class, so you can easily repeat at home (CV). Location: Special Recreation Facility • Min/Max: 6/14

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day Reg. Deadline
103006-01 5-9 $37/$52 1/15-1/29 5:30-6:30 PM THU 1/6
103006-02 5-9 $37/$52 3/5-3/29 5:30-6:30 PM THU 2/27
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SPRING PROGRAMS

Adventure Club

Where is your sense of adventure? Come out and join us for this non-typical sports class. We will be trying new sports/activities you wouldn’t normally be exposed to: rock climbing, disc golf, team building just to name a few. We may even invent our own new fun sport or game. The skies are the limit! Class will be indoors and outdoors, so dress accordingly (CV). Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center • Min/Max: 5/12 • Register by: April 3

Code Age R/NR Fee Date Time Day
101212-01 7-9 $31/$46 4/8-4/29 5-6 PM WED
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