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Gurnee Park District Board Meeting  The next Gurnee Park District Board Regular Meeting is scheduled on July 15, 2008, at 7pm, in Viking Park Activity Room 4, 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031.

Program Brochures  The Summer Program Brochures were mailed. If you did not receive one, they may be available for pick up at the Viking Park and Hunt Club Park Registration Offices, the Gurnee Village Hall, the Warren Newport Public Library and the Gurnee Grade School.

Program Registration  Online Registration Form     Online Payment Form.

Registrations can also be faxed (must be paid for by credit card), mailed, or dropped off at the Viking Park Drive Up Box (in the circle drive), the Drop Box Located at the South Entrance to the Registration Office, or brought in to the Viking Park Registration Office.  Registrations are also accepted at the Hunt Club Park Community Center.  Confirmation postcards are mailed after registrations have been processed.  If you are not a resident of the Park District and wish to be added to our nonresident mailing list, call the registration office at 847-623-7788. For more registration information click HERE.

REMEMBER...all classes have a minimum and maximum number of participants!

2008 Farmer's Market - Fruit, Flowers, Plants, Fresh Veggies and more every Friday, June 20 through September 19, 8am to 1pm, at Esper Petersen Park (Grand Avenue & Kilbourne Rd).

The Farmer's Market 2008 is co-sponsored by

GURNEE PARK DISTRICT BUILDING NEW EXCITING PLAYGROUND IN O'PLAINE PARK
At the July Board meeting, the Park Board approved a bid for new playground equipment at O’Plaine Park from Reese Recreation Products, Inc. of Arlington Heights, IL. In addition, the Board approved other new features that will also be purchased. “The objective for the design is to provide something new, innovative and exciting for the children of Gurnee,” stated Jeff Reinhard, Superintendent of Parks.

The main part of the new design encompasses “the Edge” from Kompan. This exciting equipment changes the rules on the playground by allowing kids to safely seek the limits of their own capability. The design was inspired by children’s natural instincts to play on every part of a playground. Children can climb around the entire structure without ever touching the ground. With all the possibilities, the routes kids can take are unlimited.

Another new addition to O’Plaine Park will be the Mobius™ climber from Landscape Structures, which will bring a whole new dimension to the park. This climber is like a rock climbing wall with a twist. Metallic panels turn, wave and bend with handholds that are easy to grip at all angles for added safety.

“We are very excited about this playground since it is substantially different from all our other traditional playgrounds,” added Susie Kuruvilla, Executive Director. “We are taking this opportunity to introduce a new concept in playground equipment, which is at the cutting edge.”

The Gurnee Park District will also be purchasing new swings for the site. Work on the new playground will begin in August with an approximate completion date of November.

Hunt Club Park Community Center
The state-of-the-art facility features:
• 4,000 square foot fitness area with the latest cardio, resistance equipment and free weights.
• 1/12 mile, elevated track
• Regulation basketball court
• Multipurpose room for group exercise and classes
• Dance studio
• Meeting room
• Family Activity room
• Child Care room
• 24-foot rock climbing wall with two belay stations
• Preschool classrooms and playground
• Locker rooms for Fit Pass holders
• Private parties and rentals
• Fully handicapped-accessibility

Hours and More Information

Park District Special Events During Gurnee Days - August 8 through August 10
   August 8 - Movie in the Park at Dusk in Viking Park. Free! Bring a lawnchair or blanket. Concessions will not be sold.
   August 9 & 10 - Vendor Booths in Viking Park
   August 9 - 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at Viking Park - For more info call Matthew at 847 599-3752
   August 9 - 10K Race & 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk - 7:30am Start Time
The 10K Race course, which is USATF certified and the 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, challenges participants to test their abilities. The race starts at Warren Township High School O'Plaine Campus and follows the scenic Des Plaines River Trail System.   

The 10K Race and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk are co-sponsored by

Call 847 775-2748, or log on to www.gurnee.il.us/gurnee_days/index.html for details on all of the Gurnee Days Events. The Gurnee Days Corporation is a non-profit, dedicated group of volunteers who organize and present this community festival yearly.

Programs

Summer Music Classes for Parent and Child - The Gurnee Park District is offering wonderful opportunities for fun with music this summer for children from birth to 5 years. For more information, click here.

Summer Dance Program - The Gurnee Park District offers a variety of summer dance programs during the summer for children as young as 2 to 12 years old. Choose from beginning dance, jazz/tap, ballet/tap, hip hop, poms and more. for more information click here.

Cooking Techniques: Children will learn basick cooking techniques and skills. Each day students will cook a new dish themselves and will create a recipe book. Dishes include Italian, Mexican, American and dessert recipes. Classes are held at Viking Park and start in June and July. For more information, click here.

Art Exploration: Use your imagination and explore your creative side in this class. Projects will include ceramics, paper mache, origami, wood burning and more. This class is designed for beginner artists. Classes start in June and July at the Hunt Club Park Community Center. For more information click here.

Scrapbooking: Take a walk on the creative side and learn to torganize your photos into a fun book. You will learn crafty ways to assemble, decorate and narrate your very own pictures. Students will need to provide their own pictures. Classes start July 14 and are held at the Hunt Club Park Community Center. For more information, click here.

Cheerleading Camp: This camp is great for all children interested in cheerleading. Participants learn the fundamentals and the keys to excelling and performing a spirited cheer. Campers will work with different props and will learn a routine which will be performed on the last day oaf camp. Camp starts in July and it held in Viking Park. For more information, click here.

Pastels: Develp your skills with pastels when you learn new techniques of blending style and shading on a variety of subjects. All materials are provided. No previous experience is needed. Class begins on June 24th. For more information, click here.

Adult Golf & Tennis - The Gurnee Park Disrtict offers lessons for tennis and golf. If you are a beginner or more advanced, we have classes designed for different skill levels. For more information, click here.

Cooking Classes - The Gurnee Park District is offereing great summer cooking classes. Sign up for Summer Soups if you want to cook delicious and satisfying meals that won't weigh you down. Or if you are looking for something fun to do with the kids while school is out, sign up for our new Parent and Me cooking class. For more information click here.

Specialty Sports Camps - The Gurnee Park District offers a variety of sports camps for youths during the summer. You can choose from Lacrosse Camp, White Sox Baseball Camp, MLS Soccer Camp and Challenger British Soccer Camp and more. Click here for more information.

Summer Swim Lessons - We have a wide range of swim programs available for children as young as 6 months old and up to and including adults of all ages. Swim Lessons, Springboard Diving Lessons, SCUBA Diving lessons and Junior Lifeguard Classes are just some of the examples of our wide range of Aquatic Programs. For information, click here.

Summer Enrichment Camps - Looking for a unique camp experience for children 7-12 years old? Mad Science Camp is an exciting camp filled with science fun and discoveries. Camps combine activities and experiments with games, projects and exploration. For more information about this camp and other unique camps please click here.

Early Childhood Summer Camps - The Gurnee Park District offers summer camps for 3 and 4 year olds in the morning at Viking Park and Hunt Club Park. These camps can be an ideal first step before preschool in the fall . Children will have opportunities for socialization, crafts, nature songs, games and water play. For more information, click here.

Full Day Summer Camp for 5 Year Olds - Sunshine Explorers is a full day summer camp for children who will be 5 years old as of September 1, 2008 and will be entering or have just completed kindergarten. Camps are offered 3 or 5 days a week. For more information, click here.

Before & After School CARE - Sign up has begun for Before & After School CARE from Preschool through 8th grade. Children will enjoy a morning and/or afternoon of supervised play ina relaxed and recreational environment. For more information, click here.

Fall Preschool Registration for Sunbeams & Rainbows - Open enrollment for Fall 2008 is now taking place. Gurnee Park District preschool classes are held at Viking Park and Hunt Club Park Community Centers. Our programs place an emphasis on the whole of the child's development and learning experiences. We have a variety of days and times available to meet you and your child's needs. For a complete list of all classes, click here.