Parks & Recreation
Main | Programs | Facilities | Volunteers | Special
Events
Scott Fuller, Director
of Parks & Recreation, (847) 746-3505
The Winthrop Harbor Parks &
Recreation Department is proud to provide numerous programs for
our residents, both youth and adults. This page provides the
basic information on our programs, and we encourage you to visit
the Community Calendar and Newsletter links (at left) for current
details.
Goals of Youth Programs
The purpose of our Youth Programs
is to provide young people with a safe and enjoyable athletic
experience with emphasis on sportsmanship and fair play. All
participants receive instruction in the fundamental skills of
the sport, including positioning, rules and basic strategies.
Every player is given an opportunity to participate at various
positions in practices and games.
Youth Baseball / Softball
This program is open to ages
5 through 16, regardless of ability. Fees include uniforms which
consist of a shirt, pants and a baseball cap. The breakdown of
the leagues is by age as defined on the Baseball Info Sheet. (fees are also on the
Info sheet). Teams are formed strictly on the basis of skill
level in order to ensure fair and equal teams. Evaluations are
mandatory for the Pinto league and all upper leagues. Once teams
are formed, the coaches contact their players to arrange practice
times, share game information and field questions from the players.
Tee-Ball teams are selected randomly.
Ladies & CoEd Recreational Volleyball
This league is for fun and friendly
competition and is for the less experienced and competitive players.
You must be at least 18 yeas of age to play in this league. Teams
are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit
of eight teams. Team fees are $275. Non residents are assessed
a $10/person one-time additional fee.
- Ladies League - September thru January, Thursdays
7-10pm
- CoEd League - February thru May, Thursdays 7-10pm
Teen Dances
Dances are held at the Schlader
Recreational Center on the 2nd Friday each month, September through
May. The fun includes a live DJ playing all of the kids' favorite
music. Pizza and pop are available for a nominal fee. Check the
Community Calendar or Newsletter for complete details. These
are for 5th thru 8th graders who are Winthrop Harbor residents.
Chaperones are always needed... if you would like to help, please
give us a call!
Activity Night for 3rd and 4th Graders
On the 3rd Friday of September,
November, January, March and May, we'll host a fun Activity Night
at the Schlader Bldg. for 3rd and 4th grade students who live
in the Village of Winthrop Harbor. Activities scheduled for the
evening will include music, various games (board games/card games),
open gym, and refreshments to purchase. Admission is $2 at the
door. Watch the Harbor Shores newsletter, or check the on-line
community calendar for details.
Adult Softball Leagues
A maximum of 12 teams will be
allowed in each league, with league fees being $425 per team.
Teams will play one night a week for 7 weeks, with the maximum
number of teams filled. A double elimination tournament takes
place following the regular season.
- Men's League - August thru October, Tuesday nights
(make-ups on Thursdays)
- CoEd League - August thru October, Monday nights
(make-ups on Wednesdays)
Tae-Kwon-Do (Chang-Hun Style)
Tae-Kwon-Do is a "learning
style" activity for all ages from 5 to 70. While attending
these classes you will develop a combination of balance, coordination
and flexibility while instilling a sense of self-discipline that
can carry over into all aspects of your life. Glassed include
group and individual training at your level. The techniques taught
include blocking, punching, kicking and striking. Stretching
exercises and sparring add to the total workout. Self-defense
and form are taught along with speed training. Tae-Kwon-Do students
are encouraged to train year round.
Translated, Tae-Kwon-Do means
"Art of Hand and Foot" and originally comes from Korea
where it is still practiced as a national sport. Tae-Kwon-Do
is one of the world's newest Martial Arts, formally getting its
name in 1953. Its roots, however, are based on techniques tested
for thousands of years!
Classes are held Mondays &
Fridays 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the Community Center at 1520 7th Street
in Winthrop Harbor.
Registrations are accepted by
3-month sessions only -
- Session-1: September through
November
- Session-2: December through
February
- Session-3: March through May
Fees are $75 for the 1st person,
for the session. Non residents pay a one-time additional fee
of $10. Additional immediate family members are only $30 per
person, for the session. Optional uniforms, testing and equipment
are available for an extra charge.
Skateboard Park
The Winthrop Harbor Skate Park
is open April through October, weather permitting. (the park
is closed whenever the ramps are wet). Hours are 9am - 8pm while
school is in session, and 9am - 10pm when school is out.
Youth Basketball
This program is geared for the
basketball enthusiast that wants to continue working on the fundamental
skills of the game through practices and games. The program is
open to grades 1 thru 8 regardless of ability. The divisions
(all co-ed) are as follows:
- DIVISION 1 - grades 1-2
- DIVISION 2 - grades 3-4
- DIVISION 3 - grades 5-6
- DIVISION 4 - grades 7-8
An Evaluation Team arranges team
assignments with no special requests or considerations accepted.
Teams are formed strictly on the basis of skill level in order
to ensure fair and equal teams. Fees are $50 for residents, $60
for non-residents. Fee applies to the first 2 children in a family,
after which the fee is lowered by $10 for additional children.
Practices vary between the Schlader
Recreation Center and Westfield School. All games are played
at the Schlader gym. Divisions 1 & 2 on Saturday's, and Divisions
3&4 on Sundays. Information regarding registration dates
and time is sent home through the schools, as well as posted
on this website.
WALKIN' - WALKIN'
From September thru May, on Mondays
thru Fridays from 8-10am, the Schlader Recreation Center is open
to walkers who would like to stay fit while walking in climate
controlled comfort! Meet your friends and neighbors as you walk
laps in the main gymnasium! (closed on Holidays, check the Community
Calendar for details.)
NEW! Are you a stay at home parent with small children,
and looking for another way to get a little exercise? Monday
- Friday 10AM - 11AM the gymnasium at the Schlader Rec. Center
will be open to those of you who have toddlers/children at home,
and would have to bring them with to participate in the open
walking session. This program begins in Sept. and continues through
the winter. Please keep in mind, everyone participating will
have one or more children with them, and each adult will be responsible
for their own children. There will be a few items available for
kids to play with in the middle of the gym, but each person may
want to bring a couple items for your child to keep busy with.
The Recreation staff is not responsible for keeping an eye on
any children present
Open Play Basketball & Volleyball
From September through April
the Schlader Recreation Center gym is open 7-9pm for basketball
and volleyball open-play. Basketball is on Tuesday, volleyball
on Mondays. (Holidays excluded)
The Recreation Dept. often
presents additional programs and activities. Check the Community
Calendar link at left to see what's happening this month!
|