Glendale Heights Parks & Recreation

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Youth/Teen Athletics

Additional programs may be available. Please check out the program guide for any additional programs.

Skateboard Lessons (Ages 5-7)

Jun 6 - Jul 11

4:15pm - 5:15pm

Appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels. Beginners learn how to start, stop, turn, basic ramp riding, and tricks; intermediate skaters learn skills based on ability. Skaters must bring a drink and wear a helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards encouraged. Email Sk8lessonschicago@ gmail.com about a correct skateboard for this class. Location: Tommy Saltzman Skate Park - Min/Max: 4/10.
Price: $50/$60

Skateboard Lessons (Ages 8-13)

Jun 6 - Jul 11

5:15pm - 6:45pm

VolleyKidz USA (Ages 7-10)

Jun 9 - Jun 30

4:00pm - 5:15pm

Improve your volleyball skills with 75 minutes of drills in setting, passing, overhand serving and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of individual training, pairing drills and game situation development to help each student reach a new level. Instructors organize short games at the end of each class. The lesson plan also incorporates leadership and educational components.
Price: $99/$109

Jr. VolleyKidz USA (Ages 11-14)

Jun 9 - Jun 30

5:15pm - 6:30pm

Improve your volleyball skills with drills in setting, passing, overhand serving and spiking. The lesson plan directs the use of individual training, pairing drills and game situation development that help each student reach a new level. Instructors organize short games at the end of each class. The lesson plan incorporates leadership and educational components.
Price: $99/$109

EVP® Spiking & Serving Training (Ages 10-15)

Jun 9 - Jun 30

6:30pm - 7:45pm

Improve your volleyball attack with 75 minutes of drills. Spiking & Serving is for intermediate players who wish to learn proper arm swing, footwork and jumping technique. Class drills keep the player focused on reach and power while plyo-metrics training enhances vertical jump and game performance. The 3-step approach will be taught along with transition attacking. Jump serving will be introduced to begin advanced scoring options.
Price: $114/$139

Soccer Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jun 23 - Jun 26

9:00am - 12:00pm

Your young athlete will gain the technical skills and sport knowledge required for their next step into soccer. Areas of focus are dribbling, passing, shooting and ball control. By the end of the program, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their soccer skills.
Price: $185/$215

Basketball Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jun 23 - Jun 26

1:00pm - 4:00pm

This fun, skill‐intensive program is designed for beginning to intermediate players. Using our progression‐based curriculum, we focus on the whole player ‐ teaching sportsmanship and teamwork. Boys and girls will learn the fundamentals of passing, shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense through skill‐based instruction and small‐sided scrimmages.
Price: $185/$215

Intro to Golf Camp (Ages 8-13)

Jul 8 - Jul 17

10:00am - 10:45am

Learn to golf! Enroll in intro to golf camp at Glendale Lakes Golf Club to learn the basics. Intro to golf camp utilizes SNAG oversized clubs and tennis balls to help players learn fundamentals of the golf swing in a fun environment with easy-to-use equipment. Intro to golf camp includes (4) 45 minute lessons with a Golf Professional from Glendale Lakes Golf Club. Equipment is provided for each lesson. Lessons will be held outdoor and are weather permitting. The last lesson of each session will run an additional 15 minutes to allow participants time on the golf course. Gym shoes and proper clothing for the outside temperature is recommended. Class location: Glendale Lakes Golf Club, 1550 President Street
Price: $120/$130

Track & Field Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jul 21 - Jul 24

9:00am - 12:00pm

The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper stretching and cool‐down techniques are taught. Track and field events include javelin, discus, shot put, hurdles, long jump, triple jump and various running and relay events (activities may vary by area). Participants also learn positive life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship.
Price: $185/$215

Flag Football Camp (Ages 6-12)

Jul 21 - Jul 24

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Experience the excitement of football with Skyhawks Flag Football Fueled by USA Football. Using a curriculum developed by the experts from USA Football, coaches will teach skills like passing, receiving, kicking and flag pulling. Participants will gain confidence and learn important life lessons in a fun, positive environment.
Price: $185/$215

Multi-Sports Camp (Ages 7-12)

Aug 4 - Aug 7

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Multi‐Sport programs are designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. Athletes will learn the rules and essential skills of each sport, along with vital life lessons such as sportsmanship, inclusion and teamwork.
Price: $185/$215