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Baseball (Fundamentals) Camp (DH)
Batter up, it’s a HIT! This camp challenges all players through fun competitive baseball drills and games that will maximize player potential. Baseball Camp teaches: Position training, batting techniques, body balance, throwing, fielding, first step directional movements, pitching, base running and sportsmanship. The baseball camp concludes with a Championship Game.

Activity# 303201
Day: Monday - Friday
Date: 6/3 - 6/7/13
Time: 9:00 – 12:00pm
Age: Boys and Girls ages 6 - 14
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $69 Berwyn Resident/Non-Resident
Min: 6 Max: 24
Instructor: Kids First Instructor

Flag Football (Fundamentals) Program (DH)
Touchdown! Are you ready for some football? This program will combine skill preparation with game experience. The entire league will focus on safety & skill preparation. Coaches prepare football plays in huddles, kids gain confidence in making a play safely & skillfully. Drills and games will increase skills through safety fundamentals.

Activity# 303223
Day: Saturday
Date: 6/8 - 6/29/13
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am
Age: Boys and Girls ages 6 - 14
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $59 Berwyn Resident/Non-Resident
Min: 8 Max: 24
Instructor: Kids First Instructor

Woodworking Projects (DH)
In today’s world kids and teens rarely get the opportunity to work with their hands. To build a relationships with tools, with wood and their own creativity. To feel pride in a job well done. Our woodworking course exist to provide these opportunities. Kids will learn basic woodworking skills starting with simple projects, using hand tools. Continuing students undertake larger and more complex projects, gaining appreciation for wood as a creative medium. New projects each session!

Activity # 303209
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Session 1: 5/27 – 6/27/13
Session 2: 7/8 – 8/7/13
Time: 4:00 – 6:00pm
Age: 8-13
Location: Proksa Park
Fee: $25 Berwyn Resident / Non-resident
Min: 6 Max: 10
Instructor: Chester Bell

Great America Trip (Grades 6-12)
Spend all day at Great America with your friends and enjoy the freedom to ride the Dark Night, Superman, or take on the Giant Drop if you dare. Make a splash in Hurricane Harbor or even win a stuffed animal or two. Register with our group and save off the regular admission price! Fee includes transportation, entry into the park, and small group or checkin supervision; Teens should bring money for food, games, and souvenirs

Activity # 316314
Date: 7/2/13
Time: 8:30am – 7:30pm
Age: 11-18
Depart/Return: Proksa Park
Fee: $75 Berwyn Resident / Non-resident
Min: 6 Max: 30

CPX Paintball Trip (Grades 6-12)
Located in Joliet, Challenge Park Xtreme has created the ultimate paintball experience with 5 major theme fields and 17 wooded fields. The day will be filled with exciting and fast-paced action that will keep you ducking, dodging, and running. The trip fee includes tranpsortation, general admission, equipment rental, one round of paintballs, and check-in style supervision. Participants should bring extra money to purchase snacks and extra paintballs at the park. A signed waiver is required.

Activity # 316314
Date: 8/9/13
Time: 10:30am – 4:30pm
Age: 11-18
Depart/Return: Proksa Park
Fee: $49 Berwyn Resident / Non-resident
Min: 6 Max: 30

Chicago Pizzeria Tour (Grades 6-12) (DH)
Get a slice of Chicago! Sample pizza from three of Chicago’s most famous deep dish pizzerias. Don’t worry about the calories, exercise is included. View historic Chicago while walking and learning about the rich history of legendary pizza creators. Did we mention you get to sample three different styles of deep-dish pizza? The crust, the sauce…delicious!

Activity # 316314
Date: 7/3/13
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Age: 11-18
Depart/Return: Proksa Park
Fee: $59 Berwyn Resident / Non-resident
Min: 6 Max: 30

Beginning Guitar (DH)
Beginning Guitar introduces the student to all the basics of playing guitar, to set a solid foundation for the future Rockers' they will become! Students will learn the parts of the guitar, basic chords and songs, and basic sight reading and more in a fun filled atmosphere where they can succeed! Guitars are available for rent. Contact us for more information.

Activity# 303620
Day: Tuesday
Session 1: 6/4 - 7/30/13 (No Class 7/2)
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Age: 7 - 12
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $160 Berwyn Resident / Non-Resident
Min: 4   Max: 10

Guitar Bootcamp (DH)        
Students hit the ground running learning all the basics; parts of guitar, how to strum, hold the pick,  notes on the guitar, chords,  and basic scales. They will also learn popular songs to get them playing on their own and jamming with their friends quickly!

Guitars are available for rent. Contact us for more info.

Activity# 303620
Day: Tuesday
Session 1: 6/4 - 7/30/13 (No Class 7/2)
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Age: 13+
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $160 Berwyn Resident / Non-Resident
Min: 4   Max: 10

Aquafina Pitch, Hit, & Run (DH)
Pitch, Hit, & Run is a free national program that gives boys and girls ages 7-14 the chance to showcase their baseball and softball abilities in three areas: pitching, hitting, and running the bases. The Berwyn Park District will be holding this annual competition, which provides children across the country the opportunity to participate in an exciting and fun baseball and softball skills competition. Winners of the Local competition will advance to the Sectional competition. Volunteers needed!

Day: Saturday
Date: 5/4/13
Time: 12:00 - 3:00pm
Age: 7 - 14
Location: Proksa Ballfields
Fee: FREE!

Tennis Program (DH)
Experience the competition of tennis! This program will help raise the skill and excitement level for the players using preparation time devoted to fundamentals of the game. This program is designed for beginners to advanced players through competitive instructional drills with a focus on individual skill. Racket skill positions training, techniques on ball spins, speed & quickness techniques, body balance, first step directional movements, tennis safety awareness and sportsmanship.

Activity# 303201
Day: Saturday
Session 1: 6/1 - 6/29/13
Session 2: 7/13 - 8/10/13
Time: 9:00 - 10:30am (Ages 6-8)
Time: 10:30 – 12:00pm (Ages 9-14)
Age: Boys and Girls ages 6 - 14
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $69 Berwyn Resident/Non-Resident
Min: 6 Max: 24
Instructor: Kids First Instructor

Beginning Gymnastics
Gymnastics helps develop your child's motor skills, coordination, and self-confidence. From beginners to more advanced gymnasts, we have a program for every skill level. Our goal is to have fun in a safe environment while improving muscle development, coordination, skill, and self-esteem. A child can gradually progress from beginner to more advanced levels at their own pace. This class will focus on basic skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, headstands, and handstands. These skills will improve the student's balance, strength, and flexibility. Balance beam and even/uneven parallel bars will also be used.

Activity# 303207
Day: Monday
Session 1:   6/10 - 8/5/13 (No Class 7/1/13)
Fee: $65 Berwyn Resident  $70 Non-Resident
Time: 5:00 - 6:00pm
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Age: 4 - 12
Location: Liberty Cultural Center
Min: 5 Max: 12
Instructor: Joanne Zaworski

Intermediate/Advanced Gymnastics
Students who enroll in this class must have mastered skills taught at the beginning level. This class will focus on more complex tumbling moves with continued work on balance, strength, and flexibility. Students will begin to develop routines on the balance beam and even/uneven parallel bars. Students who enroll in this class must have mastered skills taught at the beginning level. This class will focus on more complex tumbling moves with continued work on balance, strength, and flexibility. Students will begin to develop routines on the balance beam and even/uneven parallel bars.

Activity# 303207
Day: Monday
Session 1: 6/10 - 8/5/13, (No Class 7/1/13)
Fee: $75 Berwyn Resident  $85 Non-Resident
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Age: 4 - 12
Location: Liberty Cultural Center
Fee: $65 Berwyn Resident $70 Non-Resident
Min: 5 Max: 12
Instructor: Joanne Zaworski

Magic of Gary Kantor!
MAGIC CLASS! Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. All materials are provided, and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are always taught at each session!

Activity# 303208
Day: Monday
Date: 6/17/13
Time: 5:00 - 5:55pm
Age: 5 - 12
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $16 Berwyn Resident / Non-Resident
Min: 4 Max: 30
Instructor: Gary Kantor Team

Summer Art Workshop (DH)
These summer seasonal art workshops provide a sequence of four art-immersion classes. The creative workshop is designed and inspired by the season and each class explores a new technique! Art is explored through drawing games, paper mosaics, collages, stencil drawing, cray-pas and water color painting. Bring your imagination and let’s get creative!

Activity# 303214
Day: Saturday
Session 1: 5/4 - 5/25/13
Session 2: 6/1 - 6/22/13
Session 3: 8/3 - 8/24/13
Time: 10:00 - 11:00am
Age: 8 - 12
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $27 Berwyn Resident / Non-Resident
Min: 6 Max: 12
Instructor: Egie Mills-Fletcher

Tae Kwon Do (DH)
White Wolf Academy of Martial Arts teaches Tae Kwon Do with influences from other arts (i.e. yoga) to strengthen the Body, Mind, and Spirit. Tae Kwon Do is great for increasing focus and discipline and lowering stress at school or work to leave you stronger, more coordinated and flexible for a healthier lifestyle. Tae Kwon Do will increase your self confidence and self esteem making you more confident and successful. Self Defense is an important aspect of Tae Kwon Do. You will be taught to increase your awareness and ability to confront any situation with calm and clear strength and fortitude. With White Wolf Academy of Martial Arts, classes become a community, supporting each other's struggles and successes.

Activity# 303221
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Session 1: 6/19 - 7/17/13 (No Class 7/15)
Session 2: 7/22 - 8/14/13
Session 3: 8/21 - 9/23/13 (No Class 9/2 & 9/16)
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm
Age: 5 - 12
Location: Proksa Activity Center
Fee: $80 Berwyn Resident • $88 Non-Resident
Min: 5 Max: 15
Instructor: Chad White Wolf Koch