Teen Programs

Looking for something to do? Want to try something new? Check out Elmhurst park District programs and activities. The Park District has something to appeal to every teenager. Check out our current offerings.

Traffic Skills 101
August 11, 13, 14

Traffic Skills 101 gives cyclists (ages 12 and older) the confidence they need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail. This nationally accredited course covers bicycle safety checks, fixing a flat, on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques and includes a student manual. Recommended for adults and children above age 12, this fast paced, six hour course prepares cyclists for a full understanding of vehicular cycling. For more information or to register, contact the Wagner Community Center.

Safe Sitter
Saturday, August 14, 2010, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Monday, October 11, 2010, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This American Academy of Pediatrics nationally recognized program teaches children, ages 11-14, how to be safe and nurturing babysitters. The program teaches sitters to have fun with children, how to recognize an emergency and the actions to take, injury prevention and the business of babysitting. Participants must be 11 years old by the start of the class. Please register at the Wagner Community Center.

Girls Running Club

The Elmhurst Park District’s Girls Running Club is designed to instill self-esteem and strong values for a lifetime of self respect and healthy living through health education, life skills, development, mentoring relationships, and physical and physical training. The club will meet twice a week for 10 weeks with the class culminating in a 5k (3.1 miles) running event. The Girls Running Club will start September 7 and meet every Tuesday and Thursday through November 11. For more information contact the program manager at (630)993-8980.

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BMX Competition
Saturday, October 2, 2010

Come out to the Skate Park at York Commons and show the skaters how it’s done.  We’ll have three different events: half pipe, best trick and free ride.  Check in starts at 10 a.m. with the competition beginning at 11 a.m.  For more information contact the program manager at (630)993-8980.

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Middle School Dances

Again this year we will be offering Middle School Dances for Grades 6-8. The teen dances will include a variety of music. All youth in Elmhurst are invited to attend. Please bring a School or Park District ID. The dances will be held once a month on Fridays, from 7 pm- 9 pm. The fee will be $5 at the door. Please register online or at the Wagner Community Center.

Middle School Dances Dates and Locations:

• October 1, 2010 – Bryan Middle School
• November 5, 2010 – Bryan Middle School

Teen Programs

In addition to the featured programs Elmhurst Park District, we offer various classes and programs to teens. Browse our online brochure for information on availability.

Karate/Martial Arts

• Karate
• Kid’s Karate & Safety Club
• Youth Karate
• Tae Kwon Do

Gymnastics

• Dynamites
• Silver Stars - Boys Gymnastics
• Flip Stars - Boys Gymnastics

Dance

• Teen Hip Hop
• Teen Belly Dancing
• Weber Irish Dance

Music Lessons

• Drum Lessons
• Flute Lessons
• Guitar Lessons
• Piano Lessons
• Voice Lessons

Lapidary Arts

• Basic Stringing
• Beaded Earrings
• Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
• Basic Wirewrapping
• Silversmithing
• Cutting And Polishing Stones

Drama

• Breaking Into Improvisation

Visual Art Classes

• Acrylic Painting with Karen
• Be The Artist

Tennis

• Junior Level IA
• Junior Level IIA
• Junior Level III
• Junior Excellence I
• Junior Excellence II
• Junior Super Excellence
• High Performance
• Junior Excellence & High School Tennis League

Racquetball

• Racquetball Lessons & Play – Junior

Fitness

• Yoga

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Fit4Life at Courts Plus

Fit 4 Life is a youth-oriented gym and fitness program, located at Courts Plus, designed to provide a sound, progressive training regimen that will help young people begin a lifelong journey of health and fitness. Children will increase cardiovascular fitness, improve strength, and enhance athletic performance.

Fit 4 Life boasts both strength and cardiovascular equipment, offering two Dance Dance Revolution games, Nintendo Wii interactive games, four Cateye bikes, one Makoto Arena and eight strength machines including arm curl, arm extension, chest press, lat pull, seated row, leg extension, leg curl, and shoulder press. These pieces when used together provide youth with a sound strength regimen and fun cardiovascular workout, while improving reaction time and coordination. Click here to visit Fit4Life at Courts Plus.

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Climbing Wall at Courts Plus

We welcome each of you to join the rock-climbing craze that is sweeping across America. Courts Plus has a 20 foot high indoor climbing wall. We offer a state of the art climbing center, quality equipment and highly trained staff to ensure a safe climbing experience.

Why climb? Climbing is an excellent way to learn life skills and improve self-esteem. It offers a total body cardiovascular workout while also toning and strengthening your body, improving balance, flexibility and technique. Our state-of-the-art climbing center offers a variety of walls for beginners and advanced climbers. Click here to visit the Climbing Wall at Courts Plus.

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Sugar Creek Golf Course

Sugar Creek Golf Course is a 9-hole, par 32 course, The course features large, smoothly contoured Penncross bentgrass greens, a 3-acre pond coming into play on four of the nine holes, and excellent turf for golf. Sugar Creek Golf Course also offers a lighted driving range and features 25 practice stations with target greens and flags marked with various yardages. In addition we offer various lessons and clinics for all ages. Click here to visit Sugar Creek Golf Course for more information.

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The Hub at Berens Park

The Hub features four batting cages with varying speeds and settings for baseball and softball, an 18-hole miniature golf course. The Hub also features the Lee A. Daniels Pavilion, a 3,500 sq. ft. facility housing restrooms, concessions/storage and a party room available for rentals. Click here to visit The Hub at Berens Park for more information.

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Teen Volunteer Opportunities

Environmental Service Projects

Do you need service hour credits or would just like to help preserve and protect Elmhurst’s natural heritage. Work includes cleanups, plant removal, planting, monitoring, animal habitat construction, and seed collection. For more information contact David Price at (630) 993-8909.

Do you have some extra time and would like to give back to your community? The Park District offers many special events and programs that needs you help! Check out our volunteer section for more volunteer opportunities.

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