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Summer 20
21
We Create Community
Through People,
Parks & Programs
Featured in this Issue:
Wing Park Family Aquatic Center (page 7)
You'll find even more inside...
Parks
Grolich Park
Douglas Ave. Park
You will find information about parks at www.cityofelgin.
org/246/Parks by selecting Discover Elgin Park on the left
side of the screen.
You may also select Freedom Run Dog Park to find out how
to register your dog and what vaccinations are required. The
link to Freedom Run Dog Park is directly below the link for
Discover Elgin Parks.
You can find a variety of information regarding facilities
including what large shelters are available to reserve at
www.cityofelgin.org/246/Parks.
Grant School Park
Lords Park St. Francis Park
Table Of Contents
Summer 2020
Adults and Seniors---------------------------------------------4 Early Childhood----------------------------------------------13 Northern Illinois Special Recreation (NISRA)-----------35
Adult Athletics--------------------------------------------------5 Elgin History Museum---------------------------------------15 Parks--------------------------------------------------------------2
Aquatics ---------------------------------------------------------6 Elgin Public Museum----------------------------------------16 Preschool - Edward Schock Centre----------------------24
Aquatics - Outdoor Pool--------------------------------------7 Fitness - The Centre------------------------------------------18 Register Online: How to -------------------------------------4
Birthday Parties - The Centre------------------------------32 Foundation - Parks and Recreation-----------------------26 Recreation Youth Scholarship------------------------------26
Camps------------------------------------------------------------8 Friends of Lords Park Zoo----------------------------------33 Special Events-------------------------------------------------27
Climbing Wall------------------------------------------------10 Golf ------------------------------------------------------------20 Table of Contents-----------------------------------------------3
Contact & Information-----------------------------------------3 Martial Arts---------------------------------------------------21 Youth Athletics------------------------------------------------28
Cultural Arts---------------------------------------------------11 Membership Packages - Edward Schock Centre------19 Youth/Teens---------------------------------------------------31
Dance (see Cultural Arts)-----------------------------------12 Nature----------------------------------------------------------22 Zoo--------------------------------------------------------------33
Department Information--------------------------------------4
Elgin Parks and Recreation Staff and Boards
Parks and Recreation Department Administration
Administrative Offices...................................... 847-931-6123 Maria Cumpata, Director................................. 847-931-6129
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center.......................... 847-531-7012 Barb Keselica, Assistant Director....................... 847-531-7056
Hemmens Administrative Office........................ 847-697-3616 Nona Castro, Recreation Software Specialist............. 847-531-7031
Hemmens Box Office....................................... 847-931-5900 Verdelle Corn, Administrative Assistant.............. 847-931-6126
Recreation Information Line.............................. 847-931-6140
Sports Complex Information Line....................... 847-931-6145 Elgin Special Events
Sports Complex Rentals................................... 847-531-7009 Kate O'Leary, Special Events Coordinator.......... 847-931-6770
The Centre - Aquatic Desk................................ 847-531-7030
The Centre - Main Courtesy Desk...................... 847-531-7000
Golf
The Centre - Fitness Desk.................................. 847-531-7025
Mike Lehman, Golf Operations Director............. 847-931-6195
The Centre - Banquets & Rental......................... 847-531-7047
Jim Vogt, Assistant Golf Operations Director....... 847-931-6102
Wing Park Family Aquatic Center..................... 847-289-2542
Brad Legnaioli, Grounds Superintendent............ 847-931-6625
City Hall........................................................ 847-931-6001
BOWES CREEK COUNTRY CLUB..................... 847-214-5880
Recreation THE HIGHLANDS OF ELGIN GOLF COURSE..... 847-931-5950
Wayne Carlstedt, Facility Mgr - Centre.............. 847-531-7014 WING PARK GOLF COURSE............................ 847-931-5952
Santiago Cervantes, Health & Fitness Supvr....... 847-531-7023
Steve Gard, Aquatics Supvr............................. 847-531-7007
Parks/Bluff City Cemetery/Forestry
Rachel Jachowske, Youth & Teen Supvr.............. 847-531-7017 Greg Hulke, Superintendent............................. 847-931-6038
Morgan Lantz, Nature Center........................... 847-531-7055 Mark McQueen, Land Mgmt. Supvr.................. 847-531-7057
Jenny Lara, Clerk/Typist................................... 847-931-6123 Claudia Rempala, Land Mgmt. Admin. Aide...... 847-931-6198
Brett Lind, Fitness Operations Manager.............. 847-531-7006 Freddrick Wimms, Community Resource Coord....... 847-931-6127
Dave Lopez, Membership Supvr........................ 847-531-7018 Bluff City Cemetery.......................................... 847-931-6135
Jan Monell, Comm. Rec. Supvr......................... 847-531-7012 Forestry.......................................................... 847-931-6002
Jeff Rau, Sport Complex Coordinator................. 847-531-7009 Lords Park Maintenance Garage....................... 847-931-6132
Kerry Reynolds, Early Childhood Supvr.............. 847-531-7010 Wing Park Maintenance Garage...................... 847-931-6133
Amy Spooner, Recreation Mgr.......................... 847-531-7013
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Cultural Arts
Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., at Edward
Amanda Harris, Cultural Arts Manager.............. 847-931-6019 Schock Center of Elgin. Members who volunteer their time and
Butch Wilhelmi, Hemmens Cultural Center Supvr.847-931-6019 service on the board are:
Andrew Dogan Fred Moulton
KC Dunne Jim Reuter
Marino Lamantia Jody Schmeck
K. Eric Larson, Chair Joshua Stober
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 3
Adults & Seniors
Adult Horseback Riding Lessons
Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! Dunham Woods Farm is
a superior equestrian facility dedicated to providing the best lesson and
horse care instruction available for over 50 years. You will explore the
proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will Online Registration
learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in
our indoor arena during inclement weather. Make up class held at the n Go to http://www.cityofelgin.org/recreation
end of the 6 weeks. First day of class is orientation and groundwork.
Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard soled riding or n Click on Register Online in the blue ribbon below
hiking boots with a small, low heel.Must have an approved riding the image.
helmet or bicycle helmet to ride. KR
From the registration main page, do one of the following:
Res Fee: $160
n Loginwith your email and password (if you have already setup
Non-Res Fee: $175
a password online)
Location: Dunham Woods Farm, 9N755 Nesler Road
Course # Date Day Time Age n Forgot or Reset Password (if you forgot the password you had
previously setup)
302003-01 6/02-7/07 Wed 7:00-8:00 PM 18+ Yrs
n Create an Account (If you have not used our new online
Rules of the Road registration system nor have participated in any program with
The Rules of the Road review course is designed to give drivers, the Elgin Parks & Recreation Department)
including senior citizens and persons with disabilities, the knowledge n Email parksandrec@cityofelgin.org to ensure your email
and confidence needed to pass the driver’s license renewal exams. address is associated with your account.
Advance Registration is required. AS
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way For assistance with online registration, call 847-531-7031
between 8 am and 5 pm, Mon – Fri.
Course # Date Day Time Age
302004-01 6/02 Wed 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 55+ Yrs
The Parks and Recreation Department is a City of Elgin Department, similar to the Public Works, Police and Fire
Departments. It is responsible for all recreation programming and events as listed in this brochure, as well as Edward Schock Centre,
Lords and Wing Park Family Aquatic Centers, Bowes Creek Country Club, The Highlands and Wing Park Golf Courses, Hawthorne
Hill Nature Center, Eastside Recreation Center, Elgin Sports Complex and Lord’s Park Pavilion. The Parks and Recreation Department
is also responsible for issuing picnic shelter permits, and the planning and development of new park sites. The maintenance of
existing park sites is the responsibility of Land Management, which is a division of the Public Works Department. The staff contacts
and their phone numbers for these various areas of operations can be found on page 4 of this brochure.
The Parks and Recreation Department’s Administrative Offices are located on the second floor of Edward Schock Centre and they
can be reached by calling 847-931-6123.
With the arrival of this brochure, registration is currently being accepted for Summer classes unless otherwise noted. Please refer to page
80 for specific directions regarding registration. We encourage you to register early so you will not be disappointed by a class being
full or being cancelled due to low enrollment.
Photo Policy Refund Policy
City of Elgin Staff will periodically take photos of program The City of Elgin reserves the right to refuse to register, or to expel
participants and park visitors. These photos may be used in any individual from participation in any program or class for any
our publications, including seasonal program guides, facility reason. *Partial/full refunds or make ups will not be issued due to
brochures, advertisements, and our web site. If you wish not to participant cancellation or failure to attend. Parks and Rec related
have your photo taken, please notify the photographer at that time. cancellations will be rescheduled for the end of the session.
Fees subject to change.
Elgin Parks and Recreation
people, parks and programs
We create community through
Adult Athletics
2021 Summer Adult Softball League
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES will be held once again at the Elgin
Sports Complex this summer. Separate divisions are offered for Men’s
12”, Women’s 11”, and CoEd 12”. Don’t start off with a strike against
you! Register today for the 2021 Adult Summer Softball Leagues.
Monday-Friday Game Times are 6:30pm, 7:40pm, or 8:50pm. Games
will start the week of May 3rd! (Some double headers will be mixed
in to certain weeknight leagues). Sunday game times are 6:00pm,
7:10pm, or 8:20pm. Games will start Sunday, May 2nd! ***NEW FOR
2021*** - All games played will be double headers for the Sunday
Night Softball League!For more information please contact Jeff Rau at
847-531-7009 or rau_j@cityofelgin.org. Registration deadline, 4/10
2021 Adult Fall Softball Leagues
Res Fee: $750
Don’t put those cleats and mitts away yet! Men’s 12”,Women 11",
Non-Res Fee: $810
and CoEd 12” fall softball leagues will be held at the Elgin Sports
Location: Elgin Sports Complex, 709 Sports Way Complex. All leagues run for approximately 6 weeks playing a mixture
Course # Date Day Time League of single and double header games. The fee is based on a minimum
of 10 games. Priority registration ends July 10 for returning teams.
301201-01 5/05-6/06 Sun 6:00-9:30 PM D/E League
Starting July 12, new teams are accepted for available spots. Games
301201-02 5/05-8/08 Mon 6:30-10:00 PM B League start Tuesday, September 7. Please note that some make up games may
be scheduled on Fridays in October in order to complete the season
301201-03 5/05-8/08 Mon 6:30-10:00 PM C League
before the end of October. JR
301201-04 5/05-8/08 Mon 6:30-10:00 PM D League Fees: $550 League Fee (includes officials fees)*
301201-05 5/05-8/08 Mon 6:30-10:00 PM E League $50 Forfeit Deposit (credit card only)
301201-07 5/05-8/08 Tue 6:30-10:00 PM C League $60 Non Resident Fees**
301201-08 5/05-8/08 Tue 6:30-10:00 PM D League *The softball fee can now be split into two payments. $300 is due when
you register. The final payment of $245 is due no later then Friday,
301201-09 5/05-8/08 Tue 6:30-10:00 PM CoEd League August 21. Any team that drops out of the league will be charged
301201-10 5/05-6/06 Wed 6:30-10:00 PM A League $150 of the deposit.
**To be considered a resident team 60% of your team must reside
301201-11 5/05-6/06 Wed 6:30-10:00 PM B League
within the corporate limits of the City of Elgin.
301201-12 5/05-6/06 Wed 6:30-10:00 PM C League Dates:
301201-13 5/05-8/08 Thu 6:30-10:00 PM B League Saturday, July 10 Returning Teams registration deadline
301201-14 5/05-8/08 Thu 6:30-10:00 PM C League Monday, July 12 Open registration begins
Saturday, August 14 Registration Deadline
301201-15 5/05-8/08 Thu 6:30-10:00 PM D League
Friday, August 20 Final payment due
301201-16 5/05-8/08 Thu 6:30-10:00 PM E League
Wednesday, August 25 Schedules will be available at
301201-17 5/05-7/07 Fri 6:30-10:00 PM CoEd League www.quickscores.com/elgin
Tuesday, September 7 Season Begins
301201-18 5/05-8/08 Mon 6:30-10:00 PM Masters 40+ League
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, no spots are held.
301201-19 5/05-8/08 Tue,Thu 6:30-10:00 PM Masters 50+ League
For league fees Elgin Parks and Recreation accepts cash, check, Visa,
Mastercard, and Discover. For more information, please call Jeff at
Rich Hornbeak Classic Softball Tournament 847-531-7009 or email at rau_j@cityofelgin.org.
The Elgin Sports Complex is excited to offer the Annual Rich Hornbeak
Claasic this August! This tournament is designed for current teams Available Leagues
registered for the Adult Summer Softball leagues but will make
exceptions to teams not playing at the sports complex during the Monday Course # CoEd 12” 401202-10
summer season. This double elimination style tournament will give
Men’s 12”C 401202-01 Wednesday Course #
bragging rights for a whole year as the “Best Team at the Elgin Sports
Complex” for the 2020 season! JR Men’s 12”D 401202-02 Women’s 12” 401202-10
Length: 1 Week Resident Fee: $300.00 Men’s 12”D 401202-03 Thursday Course #
Min/Max: 6/20 Non-Res Fee: $300.00 Tuesday Course # Men’s 12”B 401202-07
Location: Elgin Sports Complex (Elgin Sports Complex Softball Fields)
Men’s 12”B 401202-04 Men’s 12”C 401202-08
Course # Date Day Time Age
Men’s 12”C 401202-05 Men’s 12”D 401202-09
301203-01 8/21 Sat,Sun 8:00 am-6:00 pm 18+
Men’s 12”D 401202-06
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Aquatics - Adventure Island - The Centre
Come take a dip at
Adventure Island at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin
Welcome to one of the premier indoor water parks in the area. Built in 2001, Adventure Island offers year round, indoor fun
for the entire family. Zoom down the 20 foot high water slide; jump off the one-meter or three-meter diving boards; stay fit
by swimming laps in one of the (8) 25 yard lap lanes; enjoy the warm water therapy pool to relieve joint/muscle pain; or just
play in our leisure pool with tumbling toucans, floor geysers, toddler slide, spray arches, or spinning vortex. SG
Open Swim Water Aerobics
Open swim is not currently available at Adventure Island, but Improve your muscle definition and cardiovascular conditioning
please check our website, www.cityofelgin.org/adventureisland, for without stressing your joints. This low-impact workout incorporates
continuous updates. SG yoga-inspired postures, movements, and breathing techniques in
Lap Swim the water to help you burn calories, release stress, and improve
your sense of well-being. The water is a safe, ideal environment for
Lap swim is currently available for members only, limited to one
relieving arthritis pain and stiffness. If you suffer from arthritis or a
person per lane, and you must make a reservation in advance. We
related condition, this is the ideal exercise program to help improve
offer 85-minute, 45-minute and 35-minute reservation slots. If you
your flexibility, lessen joint stiffness and pain, and increase your
are interested in becoming a member, please contact Dave Lopez, or
stamina while having fun. For information on our water aerobics
(847) 531-7018.
classes, please click on the link following. www.cityofelgin.org/
To view our facility reservation schedule, please click on the wateraerobics SG
following link, www.cityofelgin.org/centrereservationschedule SG
Private Rentals
Adventure Island Pool Policies Make a real splash with your family and friends, and invite them
For information regarding our facility rules, pool closing policy, to your private pool party! Private rentals at Adventure Island are
supervision policy, etc., please click on the following link, https:// available on Saturday and Sunday evenings starting at 5:15pm. To
centreofelgin.org/aquatics/poolpolicies/ SG book your party, please contact Steve Gard, gard_s@cityofelgin.org
Swim Lessons or (847) 531-7007.
Swim lessons are a great way to increase your child’s confidence For information on pricing, policies, etc., please click on the
while setting the foundation for a healthy lifelong hobby. All Learn- following link, www.cityofelgin.org/adventureislandrentals SG
to-Swim lessons are taught under the philosophy of the American Elgin Cyclones Swim Team
Red Cross, and our instructors follow the recommendations of the
Are you looking for a competitive team to further your swimming
American Red Cross in their teachings.
career? Or are you looking for a fun way to learn the sport of
While following the Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines, we are swimming? If you answered yes to either of those questions, the
offering socially distanced swim lessons; our instructors do their best Elgin Cyclones are the team for you! The Elgin Cyclones are a
to remain 6+ feet away for the students, wear masks and/or face year-round competitive team that competes at the highest level of
shields, etc. swimming and still nurtures the novice swimmer to become a great
swimmer.
For AquaBabies – Level 2, a parent/guardian must be in the water For more information regarding the Elgin Cyclones Swim Team,
with their swimmer. Levels 4+, our instructors will teach from the please check our website, www.cityofelgin.org/ecst SG
pool deck, and only one swimmer will be allowed in each lane.
For information on our swim lesson schedule and availability, please
click on the following link, www.cityofelgin.org/swimlessons SG
Elgin Parks and Recreation
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Aquatics - Family Aquatic Centers
Lord’s Park Family Aquatic Center
Due to ongoing negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, service
level reductions remain in place, including the closure of Lord's Park
Family Aquatic Center for the 2021 outdoor pool season. Patrons are
encouraged to utilize Wing Park Family Aquatic Center or Adventure
Island at the Edward Schock Centre of Elgin. SG
Wing Park Family Aquatic Center
1030 Wing St., Elgin, IL 60123; 847-289-2542
Wing Park Family Aquatic Center is an outdoor water park that
consists of a 22,000 sq. foot recreation pool, double flume slide,
sand volleyball court, diving well with a 1-meter and 3-meter diving
board and drop slide, four water play features, competition lap
pool, bathhouse, and concession building.
Season Passes
Due to limitations related to the Restore Illinois Phase 4 Guidelines,
season passes will not be available for the 2021 season.
2021 Season Information
For information regarding our season dates, open swim hours &
fees, private rentals, group outings, etc., please check or website,
www.cityofelgin.org/wpfac
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 7
Camps
Centre Sports Camp at Wing Park New Location! Teen Leaders Camp
Centre Sports Camp will give your child the chance to interact with their At our Teen Leaders Camp, your child will learn the values of leadership,
peers and learn the skills of multiple sports and games throughout the respect, and responsibility as we strive to create future leaders who will
summer. Campers will meet at Wing Park each morning and engage be a positive force in the community. This camp is for youth entering
in a variety of sports activities including soccer, basketball, football, 7th-9th grade. We will be going on small field trips and bringing
kickball, swimming, and much more! We will be bringing the fun the fun to us with in-house entertainment. We will also take part in a
to us this year with in-house entertainment and enrichment. Bring a variety of different activities including rock climbing, swimming, team
lunch, snacks, swimsuit, and towel each day and get ready for a great building, sports, games, and more! Bring your lunch, snacks, swimsuit,
summer! A camp handbook with emergency forms will be available and towel each day. A camp handbook with emergency forms will be
at the time of registration. RJ available at the time of registration. RJ
Res Fee: $200/week Location: Wing Park, Shelter 1 Res Fee: $200/week Location: The Centre, Fieldhouse
Non Res Fee: $225/week Non Res Fee: $225/week
Course # Date Days Time Age Deadline Course # Date Days Time Age Deadline
304102-01 6/07-6/11 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 6/02 304101-01 6/07-6/11 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 6/02
304102-02 6/14-6/18 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 6/09 304101-02 6/14-6/18 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 6/09
304102-03 6/21-6/25 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 6/16 304101-03 6/21-6/25 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 6/16
304102-04 6/28-7/02 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 6/23 304101-04 6/28-7/02 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 6/23
304102-05 7/05-7/09 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 6/30 304101-05 7/05-7/09 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 6/30
304102-06 7/12-7/16 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 7/07 304101-06 7/12-7/16 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 7/07
304102-07 7/19-7/23 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 7/14 304101-07 7/19-7/23 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 7/14
304102-08 7/26-7/30 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 7/21 304101-08 7/26-7/30 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 7/21
304102-09 8/02-8/06 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 7/28 304101-09 8/02-8/06 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 7/28
304102-10 8/09-8/13 M-F 7am – 6pm 6-12 8/04 304101-10 8/09-8/13 M-F 7am – 6pm 11-14 8/04
Centre Camp Free Drop-In Playground Program and Lunch
Centre Camp has been a favorite for years. Children will be involved Join your neighbors in your neighborhood park! Children are not
in a wide variety of activities including games, crafts, sports, themes, required to attend daily or for the entire program time but can come
movies and more!! We will be bringing the fun to us this year with to the park for fun activities and games. Children ages 6-12 years are
in-house entertainment and enrichment. Our experienced staff will encouraged to “drop-in” when they need something new and exciting to
make sure that your child has a great time each day at camp. Bring a fill their time. All children need to have a completed emergency card on
lunch, snacks, swimsuit, and towel each day and get ready for non- file with the program supervisor before attending and will be required
stop fun this summer!!! A camp handbook with emergency forms will to wear a mask. Special event days will also be held throughout the
be available at the time of registration. RJ summer so drop by early to get a schedule of the events. The program
Res Fee: $200/week Location: The Centre, Craft Studio will not be held on rainy or inclement weather days. Northern Illinois
Food Bank will provide free lunches for participants beginning at 11:30
Non Res Fee: $225/week am, rain or shine. KR
Course # Date Days Time Age Deadline Date Day Time Location
304103-01 6/07-6/11 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 6/02 6/7-8/6 M-Fr 10:00 am-3:00 pm Cornerstone Park
304103-02 6/14-6/18 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 6/09 6/7-8/9 M-Fr 10:00 am-3:00 pm College Green Park
304103-03 6/21-6/25 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 6/16 6/7-8/6 M-Fr 10:00 am-3:00 pm Grolich Park
304103-04 6/28-7/02 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 6/23 6/7-8/6 M-Fr 10:00 am-3:00 pm Lord’s Park
304103-05 7/05-7/09 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 6/30 6/7-8/6 M-Fr 10:00 am-3:00 pm St. Francis Park
304103-06 7/12-7/16 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 7/07
304103-07 7/19-7/23 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 7/14
304103-08 7/26-7/30 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 7/21 Summer Camp COVID-19 Guidelines
• Socially distant activities
304103-09 8/02-8/06 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 7/28
• Small group sizes
304103-10 8/09-8/13 M-F 7am – 6pm 5-12 8/04 • Masks required at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS
• Only campers are allowed into facilities
• Parent sign in/drop of at entrance
To find out if you qualify for one free week of summer • More outdoor activities
camp through The City of Elgin’s Youth Scholarship • Static Groups – Full Week Registration Only
Fund, please contact Jenny Lara at (847)931-6123. • Daily Parent Pre-Screen for COVID
Elgin Parks and Recreation
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Camps
Snapology: STEAM Survivor Camp
Are you ready for a challenge? Snapology’s S.T.E.A.M. Survivor
program will put your students’ design, building and critical thinking
skills to the test! They will be given daily challenges for which they
must design functional solutions with their teammate! They will earn
Survivor Bucks when they perform well and be able to use those survivor
bucks to purchase supplies or prizes throughout the camp. The goal
of this program is to encourage students to carefully work through the
engineering design process to see how often they can design with a
purpose. Face masks required. AS
Res Fee: $130 Non-Res Fee: $145
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Art Atudio
Course # Date Days Time Age
304108-1A 8/02-8/06 Mon-Fri 2:00-5:00 PM 7-12 Yrs
Elgin Youth Choir Summer Camp
The Elgin Youth Choir is dedicated to fostering the love of music through
the pursuit of excellence from individual and ensemble discipline to
teamwork and self expression. We teach "life through song". The Elgin
Youth Choir Summer Camp provides a week long experience where
students can grow musically in a fun and exciting environment along
with a live performance at the conclusion of camp. Ages 5-17 are
encouraged to join. Please email or call Amy Spooner with questions
at spooner_a@cityofelgin.org or 847-531-7013.
Res Fee: $100 Non-Res Fee: $125
Snapology: LEGO Engineering Camp
Location: To be announced
Join us as we build super-cool models that use gears, axles and
pulleys. Work under guided instruction to build various models using Course # Date Days Time Age
LEGO® bricks. This class is designed for children of all ages and 304109-1A 7/19-7/23 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 5-9 Yrs
building abilities to build together. Free-building time is included to
304109-2A 7/19-7/23 Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-12:00 PM 10-17 Yrs
promote creativity. Classes are limited to 10 attendees and are subject
to minimum enrollment requirements. Invite your friends! Face masks
are required. AS Summer Horse Camp For Kids
Res Fee: $125 Non-Res Fee: $150 Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with our Summer Horse Camp!
Campers will learn the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses as
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, West Confrence Room well as learning the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Campers will
Course # Date Days Time Age learn tons of cool information about breeds, colors, markings of horses
and more. Games and other activities will be done as well. Come on
304106-1A 6/21-6/25 Mon-Fri 2:00-5:00 PM 5-14 Yrs out and meet some new friends and hang out with horses. Riders should
wear jeans or jodhpur pants and hard soled riding or hiking boots with
Snapology: LEGO Art & Crafting Camp a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet
and a sack lunch. Juice boxes or bottled water will be provided. KR
Edgar Degas, a famous artist, once said, 'Art is not what you see, but
what you make others see'. As your child learns about different types of 2-Day Camp 4-Day Camp
art and the periods they were created, students will be interpreting what Res Fee: $150 Res Fee: $280
they see and creating their own works of art with crafts and using LEGO® Non-Res Fee: $165 Non-Res Fee: $300
bricks. Through Snapology’s interactive Art History class, children will
Location: Dunham Woods Farm, 9N755 Nesler Road
learn about Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Wright’s
Falling Water, and many more! Face masks required. AS Course # Date Time Age
Res Fee: $138 Non-Res Fee: $145 304401-01 6/08-6/09 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, West Confrence Room 304401-02 6/15-6/16 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
Course # Date Days Time Age 304401-03 6/08-6/16 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
304107-1A 7/26-7/30 Mon-Fri 2:00-5:00 PM 5-14 Yrs 304401-04 7/06-7/07 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
304401-05 7/13-7/14 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
304401-06 7/06-7/14 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
Discover Preschool Camps 304401-07 8/03-8/04 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
are featured in our Early Childhood section! 304401-08 8/10-8/11 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
Don’t forget to check them out!
304401-09 8/03-8/11 Tue,Wed 11:30 AM-2:00 PM 8-14 Yrs
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 9
Climbing Wall
ROCK ON! Billy Goats Climbing Class
Classes include a six-punch climbing pass for participants to practice Beginning climbers can use their natural urge to safely climb. This class
their skills during open climb times. This pass will be handed out on is for climbers just learning how to climb and covers general safely
the first day of class and will expire on the last day of class. ROCK guidelines, climbing commands, and indoor climbing fundamentals
ON! is not necessary for Members as the climbing wall is included that will allow you to consistently climb to the top of routes 1-3. You
with any Platinum, Gold or Silver Centre Membership. AS will also learn how to harness and choose the correct shoes. Each
climber and their parent or guardian will need to review and sign the
risk waiver. Instructor will determine your ability level in the first class
Experienced Climber Belay Certification and adjustments will be made to your class level if necessary.
Become certified* to climb and belay during open climb times. Member Fee: $70
Experienced climbers must be 13 years and up and may “test out” of Res Fee: $88
the orientation class by demonstrating general safety guidelines, proper
Non-Res Fee: $90
belaying techniques and indoor climbing fundamentals. Each climber
and their parent or guardian, if appropriate, will need to review and Instructor: Centre Staff
sign the risk waiver and rules agreement. Personal equipment in good Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, Rock Wall
condition may be used. AS
Course # Date Day Time Age
*Climbers must meet and demonstrate all safety, belay, and instructor’s
305001-01 4/14-5/24 Mon 6:00-7:00 PM 6 - 9 Yrs
criteria to become certified to belay at The Centre. This class is by
appointment only. Please call Amy Spooner at 847-531-7013 to set 305001-02 7/12-8/16 Mon 6:00-7:00 PM 6 - 9 Yrs
up an appointment or email at spooner_a@cityofelgin.org AS
Mountain Goats Climbing Class
Rent the Wall for Your Private Event!! For climbers who have mastered the beginning climbing class. Knot
tying and additional climbing techniques will be taught. Each climber
The rock offers an hourly rate for your group event! Hourly rates and their parent or guardian will need to review and sign the risk
include private use of the wall and staff to accommodate your group waiver and rules agreement. Climber must meet and demonstrate all
of 15 climbers. Waivers signed by a parent/guardian are required safety procedures and instructor’s criteria to attend the intermediate
prior to climbing at the Rock Wall. Times for private events will vary class. Instructor will determine your ability level in the first class and
during operational hours - Weekend after hours events begin at 5:00 adjustments will be made to your class level if necessary.
pm, 2 weeks advance notice required!! AS
Member Fee: $70
Fees:
Res Fee: $88
Member/Non Profit Fee: $80/Hour
Resident Fee: $90/Hour Non-Res Fee: $90
Non-Res Fee: $110/Hour Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Course # Date Day Time Age
Open Climb*
ROCK ON! 305002-01 4/21-5/26 Wed 6:00-7:00 PM 10-12 Yrs
Resident Non-Res. 305002-02 7/14-8/18 Wed 6:00-7:00 PM 10-12 Yrs
Youth (5-17 Yrs) $6 $8
Adult (18 & Older) $10 $12 Adults Only Climbing Class
Adults who are interested in learning climbing techniques as well as
*Member Fee FREE FREE
belay instruction should try this new class. Each climber will need to
Youth 10 Punch Pass $42 $50 review and sign the risk waiver and rule agreement
Adult 10 Punch Pass $58 $72 Res Fee: $88
Non-Res Fee: $90
Fees subject to change. *Member: Platinum, Gold & Silver Member Fee: $70
only. Times vary weekly due to classes & private events Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Please call 847-531-7000 for the current schedule or go online
Course # Date Day Time Age
at www.centreofelgin.com. Daily fee is for 5 climbs.
305003-01 4/21-5/26 Wed 7:15-8:15 PM 18 & Up
305003-02 7/14-8/18 Wed 7:15-8:15 PM 18 & Up
Register Early!
• Spots fill quickly
• Weekly registration deadlines
• No registrations will be taken
after the listed deadline
Elgin Parks and Recreation
10 We create community through people, parks and programsCultural Arts
Family Ceramics
Children and their adult will dig their hands into a creative new hobby
in this introductory ceramics class. Children with the assistance of an
adult will learn to use coils, slabs and pinch pots to build potter and
sculptures in this guided step-by-step hand building class. This is a
parent and child class. Both register separately. JM No class 7/3.
Res Fee: $50 per person Length: 7 weeks
Non-Res Fee: $60 per person
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Course # Date Day Time Age
308205-01 6/12-7/31 Sat 10:00-11:30 AM 6+ Yrs
Adult on the Wheel
Course cover the skills necessary to master the potter's wheel. Beginners
Fine Art and intermediate students welcome. 8 piece tool kit required by first
class. All glaze, specialty tools, 12.5lb of clay, and firing are included
in the class fee. JM No class May 31.
Adult Ceramics
Res Fee: $145 Length: 10 weeks
Course covers hand building techniques and introduces the potters'
wheel. 8 piece tool kit required by first class. Class fee includes 12.5lb Non-Res Fee: $155
of clay, use of specialty tools, kiln firings, and glaze. JM Instructor: Graham Nelson
Res Fee: $145 Length: 10 weeks Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Non-Res Fee: $155 Course # Date Day Time Age
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
308206-01 5/17-7/26 Mon 6:30-8:30 PM 15+ Yrs
Course # Date Day Time Age
308201-01 5/25-7/27 Tue 6:00-8:00 PM 15+ Yrs Pinot’s Palette Paint Events
308201-02 5/26-7/28 Wed 6:00-8:00 PM 15+ Yrs
Pinot’s Palette is a pioneer of the paint and sip experience – a
revolutionary way to enjoy art and wine, meet new people and bond
308201-03 5/27-7/29 Thu 6:00-8:00 PM 15+ Yrs with friends. Guests enjoy a no-experience-required art class—all
supplies included—directed by trained, local artists, who guide guests
Youth Ceramics step-by-step through a featured painting. Some classes may go past
This “all in one” class will start with hand building techniques and scheduled times to allow everyone to have painting they will love. Our
progress to basic wheel throwing. All Students required to bring their trained instructors also offer classes for youth ages 8- 14 years where
own 8 piece tool kit. Tool Kit Fee: $12. Since clay can be messy, please they can learn to love art and create their own masterpiece! Adult
dress appropriately. JM classes are held at Pinot’s Palette, 3823 E. Main Street, St Charles.
Youth classes are held at the Centre of Elgin, Art Studio. Paintings can
Res Fee: $100 Length: 8 weeks be viewed online at www.centreofelgin.org/pinotspalette. AS
Non-Res Fee: $105 Res Fee: $28
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way Non-Res Fee: $30
Course # Date Day Time Age Location: Centre of Elgin-Youth, Pinot’s Palette St Charles-Adult
308202-01 6/08-7/27 Tue 10:30-11:45 AM 8-14 Yrs
Course # Date Day Time Age
308202-02 6/10-7/29 Thu 1:15-2:30 PM 8-14 Yrs
308800-01 4/27 Tue,Sat 6:00-8:00 PM 6-14 Yrs
308800-02 5/22 Sat 7:00-9:00 PM 14 & Up
Youth on the Wheel
Kids will focus on learning pottery wheel techniques. The basic forms 308800-03 6/22 Tue,Fri 2:00-4:00 PM 6-14 Yrs
of the cup, bowl, and plate will be the focus. Some hand building 308800-04 6/25 Sat 7:00-9:00 PM 14 & Up
techniques with be included. Students must bring 8 piece tool kit to
each class. Tool Kit fee: $12. JM 308800-05 7/24 Sat 7:00-9:00 PM 14 & Up
Res Fee: $105 Length: 8 weeks 308800-06 8/03 Tue 2:00-4:00 PM 6-14 Yrs
Non-Res Fee: $110
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Course # Date Day Time Age
308203-01 6/08-7/27 Tue 1:00-2:30 PM 9-14 Yrs
308203-02 6/10-7/29 Thu 3:30-5:00 PM 9-14 Yrs
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 11Cultural Arts
Dance Summer 2021 Junior Hip Hop
Get ready to kick it street style taught to today’s pop and hip hop music.
Li’l Movers Dance Warm-up, stretching, body isolations and footwork. Dress Code: Gym
shoes Converse style (no black soles), comfortable clothes (no jeans). JM
Children must be ready to attend without a parent. This 30 minute class
is an introduction to movement and music for our youngest dancers. Res Fee: $120
Dress Code: Any color leotard, tights, pink ballet shoes. Hair secured Non-Res Fee: $130
off face and neck. JM Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Res Fee: $110
Course # Date Day Time Age
Non-Res Fee: $120
306206-01 6/03-8/05 Thu 6:35-7:20 PM 8-12 Yrs
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Course # Date Day Time Age Ballet and Tap Combo
306202-01 6/03-8/05 Thu 4:30-5:00 PM 2-3 Yrs Basic ballet will include challenging barre exercises and tap will
concentrate on rhythms and patterns. Dress Code: Any color leotard,
306202-02 6/05-8/07 Sat 9:30-10:00 AM 2-3 Yrs
tights, pink ballet shoes and black, Mary Jane style tap shoes. Hair
secured off face and neck. JM
Li’l Stars Dance
Res Fee: $125
This class is an introduction to basic ballet terminology and body
Non-Res Fee: $135
positions. Students perform large and small motor skills while learning
etiquette and choreography. Dress Code: Any color leotard, tights, pink Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
ballet shoes. Hair secured off face and neck. JM Course # Date Day Time Age
Res Fee: $120
306208-02 6/05-8/07 Sat 10:55-11:55 AM 6-8 Yrs
Non-Res Fee: $130
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way Urban Line Dancing
Course # Date Day Time Age MZ. C.C. will be teaching Urban, R&B, and Soul Line Dancing. This
class is a awesome workout and major fun.Class will include the Cha
306203-01 6/03-8/05 Thu 5:05-5:50 PM 4-5 Yrs
Cha, shuffle, shimmy, rock up, roll, sailer step & pivot turns. You will
306203-02 6/05-8/07 Sat 10:05-10:50 AM 4-5 Yrs learn the newest line dances as well as visit some oldies that you
thought you forgot. JM
Kids Hip Hop Res Fee: $75
Get ready to kick it street style taught to todays pop and hip hop music. Non-Res Fee: $85
Warm-up, stretching, body isolations and footwork. Dress Code: Gym Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
shoes (no black soles), comfortable clothes (no jeans). JM
Course # Date Day Time Age
Res Fee: $120
Non-Res Fee: $130 306300-02 6/08-7/13 Tue 6:15-7:30 PM 18+ Yrs
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Course # Date Day Time Age
306205-01 6/03-8/05 Thu 5:50-6:35 PM 5-7 Yrs
Elgin Parks and Recreation
12 We create community through people, parks and programsEarly Childhood
Kidz World Ages: 3 months to 8 years old
Hourly Drop-In Fee: $5 per hour per child.
Kidz World is a nursery room with an indoor play center, infant There is a 2 hour limit per day per child.
room and many other amenities. Kidz World is available for parents
who are members of The Centre and for parents who are registered Punch Pass:
for recreation classes. Reservations are recommended for infants’ Non Member Rate: 24-hour pass: $96
age 3 months to 1 year. No reservations needed for children over 1 Centre Member Rate: 24-hour pass: $84
year of age. Parents must remain in the facility while their children
are in Kidz World. Centre Members receive a discount on punch Unlimited 3-Month Pass:
pass and unlimited pass fees. Platinum Membership includes Kidz Non Member Rate: $100-1st Child
World use. KR Centre Member Rate: $84-1st Child
Additional child fee: $25 each
Hours of Operation: Infant Reservations:
Due to COVID-19, we are still working on Reservations for infants can be accepted during Kidz World hours
Mon -new
Sat -procedures
8:00 am-1:00 pm
to re-open Kidz World. of operation by calling 847-531-7032.
Mon -Fri - 4:00-8:00 pm
Please keep an eye on our website for
more details on our re-opening schedule! All punch passes and unlimited passes are non-
refundable or transferable.
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 13Early Childhood
Discovery Preschool Camp
These 4 day camp sessions are geared to preschoolers ready to have
fun! Each week will have a new and exciting theme and include arts
and crafts, songs, stories, STEM activities, and outdoor play. Sign
up for every week or just a few and the fun will come to you! Come
discover with us this summer! KR
Res Fee: $75
Non-Res Fee: $90
Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Dinosaur Diggers: Do you want to go back in time to discover all about
dinosaurs? Come with us as we go on dino digs, excavate fossils, and
learn about their living and eating habits. Let’s dig in! It’s a week of
dino-rific activities and fun!
Course # Date Day Time Age
Safety Town Camp
307105-01 6/14 – 6/17 Mon-Thu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3-6 Yrs Safety Town Camp is a one week program for children ages 4-6 years
that teaches lessons on pedestrian, fire, bicycle and water safety along
Little Scientists: Do you like get into everything? Well, come here to with stranger danger. Using our replica town and tricycles, children
camp! Let's investigate the world around us! We will explore science will role play and practice safety skills and behaviors. Children must
through hands-on activities where kids are motivated to build their wear gym shoes and bring a bicycle helmet. KR
problem-solving skills.
Res Fee: $85
Course # Date Day Time Age Non-Res Fee: $100
307105-02 6/21 – 6/24 Mon-Thu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 4-6 Yrs Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Mermaids & Mateys: Ahoy there! The ocean is calling your name! Course # Date Time Age
Dive in with us as we sneak a peek into the world below and discover 307107-01 7/05-7/09 Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 4-6 Yrs
what it would be like to be a mermaid or sail the ocean blue. We will
design costumes, search for treasure and work on our map skills. Come
Kid Rock Family
sail with us this summer!
Wiggle, giggle, dance and sway, have some fun the Rock'n'Kids way!
Course # Date Day Time Age Tot Rock and Kid Rock are movement-based learning and imaginative
307105-03 6/28 – 7/01 Mon-Thu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3-6 Yrs play classes with music. All class procedures are designed to keep staff
and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and will
Creepy, Crawly Fun: Don’t get bugged out, this camp will be so much include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross
fun! Step outside and get up close and personal with our little friends motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions
down in the dirt and up in the trees. We will learn about the different skills. With a focus on STEAM learning, each session will have a new
types of insects, where they live and how we should interact with them. educational theme! Join us for music that really can't be beat! KR
You know you are meant to “bee” in this camp!
Res Fee: $40
Course # Date Day Time Age Non-Res Fee: $44
307105-04 7/12 – 7/15 Mon-Thu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 4-6 Yrs Location: Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way
Course # Date Day Time Age
Animal Adventures: Zoo animals, farm animals, jungle animals, oh
my! Become an animal expert as we explore the world of animals and 307102-01 6/08-6/29 Tue 11:00-11:40 AM 1-6 Yrs
nature through games and activities! 307102-02 7/13-8/03 Tue 11:00-11:40 AM 1-6 Yrs
Course # Date Day Time Age
307105-05 7/19 – 7/22 Mon-Thu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 4-6 Yrs
Pre-Olympians: The Summer Olympics are coming! This camp is all
about sports and teamwork and the Olympic events. We will design
flags, make torches, create medals and, of course, participate in a
Preschool Camp Olympic Day of Events. Go for Gold with us!
Course # Date Day Time Age
307105-06 7/26 – 7/29 Mon-Thu 9:30 AM-12:00 PM 3-6 Yrs
Elgin Parks and Recreation
14 We create community through people, parks and programsElgin History Museum
60 Park Street., Elgin, IL | 847-742-4248
3
elginhistory.org | museum@elginhistory.org
OPEN HOURS: Wednesday through Saturday from 11am - 4pm
ADMISSION: $3 Adults, $1 students, members and children under 6 are FREE
Visitors can explore Elgin’s rich heritage through two floors of interactive exhibits.
You can almost hear the watch ticking at the Elgin National Watch Company, get behind
the wheel of an Elgin Road Race car, feel the beat of the Hiawatha Pageant, view products
Made in Elgin and show your school spirit at our latest temporary exhibit on Elgin High School’s 150th anniversary.
Please check our website for the status of in-person events. All events May - 22; 1-3 pm
will be available live on Zoom, or recorded for later viewing. Every Nancy Kimball
third Saturday of the month, the Museum offers tours with a Spanish Cobblestone House
speaking guide. Watch our website and Facebook page on how to Update
register for events! May is Preservation Month
and the Cobblestone is SO
April 11 at 2pm CLOSE to completion! Take a
Leslie Gooddard look at how far the building
portrays has come and celebrate the
environmentalist home stretch.
Rachel Carson
Zoom presentation.
Rachel Carson catalyzed
the global environmental
movement with her 1962 June 17 at 12 noon
book Silent Spring. Brown Bag Lunch: Fun in Elgin with Linda Rock
Outlining the dangers of Historian Linda Rock will get you in a summer time fun mood by
chemical pesticides, the celebrating Elgin’s past baseball games, carnivals and festivals.
book led to a nationwide
ban on DDT and other June 19 Juneteenth Celebration with the City of Elgin
pesticides and sparked the
movement that ultimately
led to the creation of July 11 (Rain date July 18) from 11am to 4pm
the US Environmental Classic Car Show + Museum Store Garage Sale
Protection Agency
This event has been a Museum favorite since 2012 and it keeps growing
(EPA). The Museum is
every year! It is co-sponsored by Chicagoland Thunderbird Club. Many
thrilled to welcome back
types of classic cars are featured on the front lawn and spill out onto
Leslie Goddard to bring
Park Street! NEW this year will be the Museum Store “Garage Sale.”
Rachel’s story to life! Please register at elginhistory.org/events-calendar.
Select merchandise from the store will be offered at garage sale prices!
May 20 at 12 noon
Brown Bag Lunch: History of Biking in Elgin with Tom
Armstrong July 15 at 12 noon
Brown Bag Lunch: “The Story of the Murder at Bloody Gulch”
In person and Zoom presentation.
with author John Thiel
Avid cyclist and history lover Tom Armstrong will explain the history of
On September 18, 1885, the body of
making, racing and enjoying bikes in Elgin. There will be vintage bikes
seventeen-year old Frank Thiel, a Bible
on view. The event will be held on the Museum front lawn, weather
salesman who hailed from Elgin, was found
permitting. Otherwise, the event will take place inside the Museum with
in a hastily dug grave, brutally murdered.
recommended social
John will tell the tragic story of his Great
distancing and mask
Uncle.
protocols.
Check our website for details on
August events. elginhistory.org
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 15Elgin Public Museum
The Elgin Public Museum of
Natural History & Anthropology
Elgin Public Museum of Natural History & Anthropology
225 Grand Blvd., Elgin, IL 60120
Located inside Lords Park
(847) 741-6655
Celebrating our 2020 Centennial throughout 2021, Elgin Public Museum serves
the Elgin area’s schools, scout groups, homeschoolers, and the general public
with fun educational programs and events year-round.
At press time, we are open to the public Saturdays & Sundays, 12-4 pm. Admission is $2 adults, $1 kids 3-12, and
free to under 12 and Museum Members. MASKS REQUIRED. If pandemic restrictions allow, we will have expanded summer hours and
events both annual and special. Please follow our Facebook page for the latest news and informative, fun posts!
For more info on programs and events, you can also contact Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier at blazier_s@cityofelgin.org
New for 2021: New Exhibits In
Development
Curator TaraDawn Knull will
be installing several new
exhibits in 2021, including
a look at the very critter
that gives the Fox Valley its
name, and that ever-popular,
patriotic Fourth of July
symbol, the … turkey?! Yes,
the turkey!
Centennial Exhibit
Our Centennial Exhibit, created by Exhibit Specialist Joe Sarr, is a
fascinating look back at a century of EPM. Complemented by Elgin’s
White Elephant: 100 Years of Elgin Public Museum, a 90-page book
written by Education Coordinator Sharry Blazier, EPM has created a Scout Programs
uniquely entertaining time capsule for visitors to enjoy!
Contact us for information on how EPM can help your scout troop
Private Programs meet badge requirements in many categories! We work with Tiger,
Bear, Wolf and Webelos Boy Scouts … Daisy, Brownie and Junior
For just $25 for an hour, families and other small groups can enjoy Girl Scouts … and American Heritage/Trail Life USA Scouts.
a private program on weekdays prior to publicly open hours.
Programs for spring into summer include a guided Centennial Tour,
a Behind-the-Scenes Curator’s Tour, Whooo Likes Owls?, Indigenous
Tech, and Story Hour with your choice from a list of animals and Meet The Bison
nature topics.
Every last
Saturday of the
month, Friends of
the Lords Park Zoo
and Elgin Public
Museum work
together to give 12
lucky registrants
an insider tour
of the zoo’s afternoon feeding of the bison, deer, and elk. Get up
close and personal with Becky, Drew, Takoda, Spike, and their
pals! Registration and pre-payment required; contact blazier_s@
cityofelgin.org for more info and to register.
Elgin Parks and Recreation
16 We create community through people, parks and programsElgin Public Museum
Summer Fun!
Friends of the Lords Park Zoo sponsors Elgin Public Museum’s
summer schedule inside Lords Park Zoo. These programs consist of
three series:
Adventures in the Zoo
The following Tuesdays, 11 am-1 pm. A drop-in program with a
different nature topic every week. Free.
June 8 – What’s Bugging You?
June 15 – Broommates: How Reptiles & Amphibians Hibernate
with their Pals!
June 22 – Goin’ Squirrely!
June 29 – Indigenous Tech: How Native Americans Created
Tools from Nature
July 6 – Follow That Critter!: Footprints and Scat
July 20 – Birds of Prey Uncaged in the Zoo
Live animals star in these up-close and personal presentations! All
July 27 – Know Your Dinosaurs! six UITZ programs take place on Saturdays, from 1-2 pm. Free.
August 3 – Rocks Rock! June 5 – JG’s Reptile Road Show
June 19 – Deb the Frog Lady
PAWS on the Porch
The following Fridays, 11am-12:30 pm. Elgin Public Museum June 26 – Chi-Town
Exotics, featuring Sugar Gliders and
Educators read a nature-themed storybook to the younger set. Free. Chinchillas
June 11 – What is a Ladybug? July 10 – Fox
Valley Wildlife Center – Animal Rescues Toby the
Turtle and Lance the Milk Snake
June 18 – What is a Frog?
July 17 – Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo
June 25 – What is a Flying Squirrel?
July 24 – Wings & Talons Raptors
July 9 – What is a Raccoon?
Note: All Lords Park/Tefft’s Farm Zoo programs will observe the
July 16 – What is a Sloth? recommended Covid protocols. Masks and/or social distancing may
be required.
July 23 – What is an Owl?
For more information, contact EPM Education Coordinator Sharry at
blazier_s@cityofelgin.org, and as always, please follow Elgin Public
July 30 – What is a Dinosaur?
Museum on Facebook!
100 Symphony Way, Elgin, Illinois 60120
www.cityofelgin.org/recreation 17Fitness
Group Fitness at The Centre of Elgin
Personal Training Participants must be at least 14 years of age.
Our Personal Training Program offers fantastic one-on-one (Rates Apply For Ages 14-61)
exercising guidance. These packages are specifically designed This is a 4-week program – you attend all 4 classes for one low
to develop permanent, positive changes to your health your level price. Platinum Members Free
of physical fitness & your overall well-being. Partner & group
Sr. Non-Res Sr. Res/Member Res/Member Non-Res
training is also offered.
$25 $20 $30 $35
PLEASE NOTE: Participants will need to bring their own towel, mat
Individual Training & water bottle
Member Non-Member
Group Fitness Class Descriptions
1 Session $60 x
Actual class schedule (days and times) can be seen at www.
5 Sessions $250 x centreofelgin.org
10 Sessions $450 $500
Active Adults! Seniors! We’re not getting older. We’re getting
Partner Training better - by doing more challenging exercises for our entire bodies!
Member Non-Member Cardio Kickboxing – All levels! Remember “Tae-Bo”? Fast and
1 Session $45 each x slow cardio, boxing and kickboxing moves plus constant core-work!
5 Sessions $185 each x
Chair Yoga – All Levels! Here’s your happy medium without lying on
10 Sessions $320 each $700 the floor. Many positions and transitions are modified while sitting in
a chair. Improve strength, flexibility, circulation and develop a positive
Express Training (30-minutes)
attitude without losing your balance.
Member
Cross Training – All levels! Combine Boot-Camp with sport- specific
1 Session $40
drills and you have the ultimate in cross-fit-training.
5 Sessions $165
10 Sessions $300 Cycle – All Levels! Stationary biking featuring climbs, jumps, sprints
and other various runs. Towel & water bottle required.
If you cannot make an agreed upon time for your session, you
must contact your trainer 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the Hard Core – All Levels! A mini circuit (standing and on the floor) -
session time will be tracked & that session will be lost. Call utilizing stability balls, medicine balls, body bars, bosu, cardio drills
847-531-7000 for more information and more.
Kettle Kombo (45min) – Intermediate! A fun mix of Kettlebell & a
variety of strength segments - Cardio, core, strength, power, flexibility
and mobility.
Reps & Sets – All Levels! Strength training w/weights. Intervals of
3-5 minutes for each muscle group.
Jump-Start Package Rip-Tuc-Cut – All Levels! Tuesdays-chest & back; Wednesdays-legs
& buns; Thursdays-arms & shoulders. Core each day. Concentrated
Three 60-minute toning at its best!
personal
3 only training 3 only Senior Fit Classes – 50 years and up: Low impact movements &
$99 sessions for
only $99!
$99 resistance training; Pilates, Tai-Chi & Step.
Tai-Chi – All Levels! This Martial Art called ”Yoga in motion”, reduces
This special rate can be redeemed at anytime
stress, increases flexibility, circulation, energy, stamina & agility, while
& can only be purchased once.
improving muscle strength & definition; Enhance overall self-awareness.
Note: the starter package cannot be combined with
any other packages & it is for 1 person only! Tuc & Twist – All Levels! Core-specific dance moves are another
Jump-start package sessions are good for 30-days great way to chisel the abs…buns and thighs, too!
from the purchase date. Unused sessions expire Yoga – All Levels! Reduce stress via deep breathing; increase strength,
after 30-days & are not transferrable & are non- flexibility and balance via structured poses…healing the body, mind
refundable. There is no credit, no extensions nor and spirit.
refund for unused sessions.
Contact The Centre of Elgin Health/Fitness Supervisor at 847-531-
7023 for more information or on our website www.centreofelgin.org.
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