Virtual Recreation

Ukulele is fun! It’s easy! Learn all you need to know to play some old favorites and current pop tunes. Private lessons for all levels. Each session includes eight, 30-minute private lessons. Student must supply your own ukulele. Register at any time during the session. A prorated class credit will be charged if the instructor has available time slots open.

R/NR Fee: $160/$180 (8 weeks)

This class is for everyone, from beginner to advanced, ages 6 years and up. Private acoustic guitar lessons for all levels. Each session includes eight, 30-minute private lessons. Have fun learning to play the world’s most popular instrument. Children will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing, including holding the guitar, pick, and proper fret-hand and finger placement, playing by ear, and playing basic songs. You must provide your own guitar. Students will be asked to purchase a music book from a local or online music store. We ill accept registration at any time during the session if space allows.

R/NR Fee: $160/$180 (8 weeks)

Rock ‘n’ Kids at Home! 
Enroll in this virtual class session to sing, dance, play and learn! Rock ‘n’ Kids provides the Tot Rock and Kid Rock music and creative movement programs for children ages 1-6. Registered participants will receive an email from Rock ‘n’ Kids with that week’s pre-recorded, private 30-minute virtual class, allowing families to participate on their own time. The session’s musical activities will be based on the theme of “My Box of Crayons!” Each class will explore a different color through music and movement, and will include opening songs, weekly theme introduction, DIY instrument and prop ideas, 4-6 additional music activities, and closing songs. Class activities will involve rhythm, fine and gross motor, imaginative play, sensory integration and listening skills. Rock ‘n’ Kids has been enjoying children’s wiggles and giggles for 25 years! You won’t want to miss this chance for safe, musical fun and learning with your child.

Location:         At Home

R/NR Fee:       $58/$69 (8 weeks)

Limit:               5/10

Pottery To Go 8-inch Star Kit (All Ages)

Looking for the perfect homemade decoration for the 4^th of July! Look no further; Color Me Mine’s 8-inch Star To Go kit gives you or entire family hours of creativity and fun. Each kit includes the piece of pottery, a set of brushes, and 6 ceramic paint colors of your choice. This is an activity that you can do whenever you want; there is no scheduled time or online login to worry about. Sign up for the June 1 date to have your kit delivered between June 8-11; or, sign up for the June 8 date to have your kit delivered between June 15-20. Please note: You will be responsible for returning your pottery to Color Me Mine (Crystal Lake location) for glazing and firing. For more information, contact Beth Christianson at bchristianson@waucondaparks.com.

Upon completion of your registration, you will receive an email with more information and a survey where you will list your contact information and select your paint colors.

Location:         At Home

R/NR Fee:       $25/$31

Limit:               5/10

Pottery To Go Kit (All Ages)

Let’s get creative and have some family fun at home with Color Me Mine. Your to go kit gives the kids or entire family hours of creativity and fun. Each kit includes one piece of pottery, a set of brushes, and 6 acrylic paint colors to go with your piece (NO firing of your pottery needed). This is an activity that you can do whenever you want; there is no scheduled time or online login to worry about. Sign up for the June 1 date to have your kit delivered between June 8-11; or, sign up for the June 8 date to have your kit delivered between June 15-20. Please note: Color Me Mine is offering for an additional $3 option to use ceramic paint for your pottery piece. You will be responsible for returning your pottery to Color Me Mine (Crystal Lake location) for glazing and firing. For more information, contact Beth Christianson at bchristianson@waucondaparks.com.

Upon completion of your registration, you will receive an email with more information and a survey where you will list your contact information and select your pottery piece(s) and paint colors.

Location:         At Home

R/NR Fee:       $18/$21

Limit:               5/10

Day:    Date(s):           Delivery Date(s):

Mon     6/1                   6/8-6/11

Mon     6/8                   6/15-6/20

Father’s Day Craft Class (3-6 yrs)

Kids, do you want to surprise dad with some great gifts for Father’s Day? Join us for our virtual one-time class to make some “SUPER” presents that dad is sure to love.  When we finish our gifts, we will wrap them and create a one of a kind card for your #1 dad. Once you have registered you will receive a link to access the program and a supply kit for the crafts.

Location:         Virtual

R/NR Fee:       $14/$17

Limit:               4/8

Summer Dance VIRTUAL Classes
Session Dates: June 8-August 8 (no classes June 29-July 4)
Location: Community Center
Min/Max: 4/8 (Maximum of 6 where indicated)
Register by: One week prior to class

The Wauconda Park District is committed to providing high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a safe and child-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers.

We believe that dance training encourages young people to develop a positive self-image as they increase awareness of their physical being. Along with improving coordination skills and developing muscular awareness, dance classes give children the freedom to express themselves through movement.

Come join us for our summer workshop series! Attending summer sessions often gives students a boost in their training, body flexibility and strength, so they feel more confident and accomplish more in their training during the year! Pick one or come to them all! We can’t wait to see you there!

Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $25/$32
Min/Max: 5/12
Register by: One week prior to class

Principles of Choreography (6 weeks)

This beginning level choreography course will introduce students to both the exploration of the choreographic process and the basic tools used in choreography. Students will learn through improvisations, assignments and class discussions.  Each class session will explore a different concept and participants will be given homework to create an individual piece based on that week’s material that will be presented to the class the following week.  Instructions on how to share their work will be covered in the first session.

Participants will need access to a computer, tablet or mobile device and will be required to download the Zoom and Band apps (both free).

Location: Virtual Class

Program Fee: $48/60 (6 weeks)

Min/Max: 4/8

Register by:    One week prior to class

Dance on Camera (6 weeks)  

Dance on Camera is a fun class for students to create new ways of working with technology and dance.  Participants will be learning choreography as well as basic camera skills to record and edit Dance on film.  Participants will be given weekly assignments to record and present the following week.  Instructions on how to share work will be covered in the first session.

Participants require a device with video capability, iMovie, and will need to download the Zoom and Band apps (both free).

Location: Virtual Class

Program Fee: $48/60 (6 weeks)

Limit: 4/8

Ballet Bun Tutorial

This class is designed for young dancers and a parent, as well as older dancers so they may learn to do this independently.  We will demonstrate how to do a traditional ballet bun.  Participants will need a hairbrush, hair elastics and bobby pins.

Participants will need access to a computer, tablet or mobile device and will be required to download the Zoom app (free).

Location: Virtual Class

Program Fee: $8/$10 (one day)

Limit: 4/8

Gentle Yoga

Great for Every-Body! A practice to nurture and relax the body using gentle stretches and movements. Gentle yoga increases body awareness with movement, explores breath-work, and deepens your mind body connection with a slow focused practice.

Location: On-line

R/NR Fee: $65 (6 weeks)

Min/Max:  6/10

Intro to Meditation

Each class offers an opportunity to become more comfortable in your practice. With the use of simple explanations and modifications, you will be guided through gentle postures, breath awareness and guided relaxation. Your instructor help ease you into stillness leading into a silent meditation.

Location: On-line

R/NR Fee:     $55

Min/Max:   6/10

Chair Yoga

Great for those who need a little extra assistance or support in the postures. Your instructor will guide you through an asana practice performed while sitting on the chair and using the chair for support during standing postures. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Location: On-line

R/NR Fee:     $65 (6 weeks)

Min/Max:   6/10

ESPORTS ROCKET LEAGUE!
Wednesdays June 24-August 5 6:30-8:00pm
((registration deadline Sunday, June 14!))

Wauconda Park District is offering an opportunity for players of all ages to participate in a 3 v 3 Esports Rocket League competition this summer in partnership with GGLeagues, a recreational Esports league based in Chicago.