Parks & Recreation Classes and Updates
It’s summer camp registration season, and the City of Evanston might win a prize for some of the most unusual camps in the region. Where else can you find a camp that immerses you in the Victorian Era and lets you invent Steampunk creations? Or channel your inner Apollo Anton Ohno and Shani Davis at Speedskating Camp? Don’t want your kids to have all the fun? Then check out Parent/Child AquaAction and find out who screams more while tubing.
If you are not sure if you want a day camp or a sleepaway camp this summer, how about a camp that does BOTH? The three-week Eco Explorer day camp includes a 3-day camping trip to Wisconsin. All this and more (including classic camps such as arts, theater and sports) are found at www.cityofevanston.org/summercamps. Registration is easy online, by phone, in person or by mail! In order to get a login for online registration, residents must first e-mail AeroHelp@cityofevanston.org to get a username and password.
Tennis Clinic
Register by April 11 for the Free Tennis Clinic for all ages to be held on Saturday morning, April 14, at Leahy Park. The clinic will be held between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in three time slots. Leahy Park is located on Lincoln Street west of Ridge Avenue. Register online here with activity #612740A2 (9-9:40am); #612740B2 (9:40-10:20am); #612740C2 (10:20-11am); or call 847/448-8252. If you miss the deadline, late registration is available at a fee.
Free Youth Golf Clinic
Register by April 11 for the Free Youth Golf Clinic, to be held from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Sat., April 14 at Chandler-Newberger Center. The clinic is open to boys and girls in grades 1-8 and is taught by 3 Point Athletics. The Spring Youth Golf Classes and golf league begin the week of April 23. Register online with activity #612879A2 or call 847/448-8252. Late registration is available for a fee.
“Using a Rain Barrel” class
Be prepared: April showers are coming! The Ecology Center’s “Using a Rain Barrel” class will teach adults the basics of setting up and maintaining a rain barrel. The class will be held from 6:30-8pm on Thurs., April 19; the fee is $12. Register online with activity #113135A2 or call 847/448-8256.
Learn the Guitar
Would you child or teen like to learn to play the guitar? Guitar lessons are offered on Wednesdays at the Levy Center for ages 7-18. The next sessions begin May 2. For more information or to register, please call 847/448-8250.
Wellness and Fitness Classes
Looking for some stress relief? Do you need to tone up or increase your stamina? Look through the many Recreation Division classes to find one that meets your needs and schedule. Click here for spring/summer offerings.
Preseason Beach Tokens on Sale Now
Season beach tokens are on sale now at the Morton Civic Center and all community centers. This year, the beach season will be expanded with Evanston’s five public swimming beaches opening on Saturday, May 26.
The “preseason” token fees, which are in effect through June 8, 2012, are $24 for an Evanston or Skokie resident and $40 for a nonresident. The regular fee for a season beach token is $32 for an Evanston or Skokie resident and $56 for a nonresident.
Daily passes may be purchased at beach entrances; a daily pass is $6 for children age 1-11 and $8 for people 12 years and older. Admission for children under age 1 is free.
Based on family size and income, Evanston residents may qualify for beach token fee assistance and a free beach token program. The outreach beach pass program for Evanston teens is in place again this year with passes becoming available on May 21. For more information, visit www.cityofevanston.org or call 3-1-1.