Programs - Fall
Vince Thomas Basketball Clinics
Vince Thomas Fall Basketball Clinics
Boys & Girls Grade 3-6
Vince Thomas runs a high level clinic for boys and girls at all levels from beginner to travel players. The philosophy of the clinics is to focus on improving shooting, ball handling, passing, defense, and mental skills. The clinics are all about making your child a better basketball player while growing their love for the game.
Location: Golf View Rec Center
Instructor: Vince Thomas
Sharp Shooter Camp
This camp is designed for players looking to refine their shooting technique. Become the most valuable shot maker by learning the critical techniques, habits, and mindset of elite shooters. Our camp will break down the shooting process and focus on proper shooting footwork. Players will work on various aspects of shooting including spot up shooting, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, free throws, and more through shooting drills, shooting games and game scenarios.
Code | Grade | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
420309-01 | 3-6 | Mon | Sept 16-Oct 7 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-02 | 3-6 | Mon | Sept 16-Oct 7 | 5:35-6:35 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-03 | 3-6 | Mon | Sept 16-Oct 7 | 6:40-7:40 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-04 | 3-6 | Mon | Dec 2-16 | 4:30-5:50 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-05 | 3-6 | Mon | Dec 2-16 | 5:55-7:15 pm | $120/$142 |
Dribbling & Attacking
This camp will teach players the ball handling and dribbling skills, drills, and techniques they need to master and navigate the court with complete confidence. This camp offers a creative and exciting curriculum that will teach players how to cross-over defenders, develop their handle, and continue to train on their own. The curriculum focuses on individual skill development in ball handling & dribbling, a competitive environment, and progresses from individual moves, to drives and team aspects of penetration and kick.
Code | Grade | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
420309-07 | 3-6 | Tues | Sept 17-Oct 8 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-08 | 3-6 | Tues | Sept 17-Oct 8 | 5:35-6:35 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-09 | 3-6 | Tues | Sept 17-Oct 8 | 6:40-7:40 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-10 | 3-6 | Tues | Dec 3-17 | 4:30-5:50 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-11 | 3-6 | Tues | Dec 3-17 | 5:55-7:15 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-12 | 3-6 | Tues | Dec 3-17 | 7:20-8:40 pm | $120/$142 |
All Around Clinic
Players will go through a variety of basketball drills. Speed, quickness and agility training, defensive footwork, shooting, ball handling, and various passing drills. Whether you’re a perimeter or interior player, VTBT will equip you with the core essentials to be the best player you can be. VTBT is designed for players of all levels. September 12 class will be at Grennan Heights.
Code | Grade | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
420309-13 | 3-6 | Thurs | Sept 12-Oct 3 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-14 | 3-6 | Thurs | Sept 12-Oct 3 | 5:35-6:35 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-15 | 3-6 | Thurs | Sept 12-Oct 3 | 6:40-7:40 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-18 | 3-6 | Thurs | Dec 5-19 | 4:30-5:50 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-19 | 3-6 | Thurs | Dec 5-19 | 5:55-7:15 pm | $120/$142 |
420309-20 | 3-6 | Thurs | Dec 5-19 | 7:20-8:40 pm | $120/$142 |
Vince Thomas Select Class
This class will be INVITE ONLY for children who have previously attended the All Around Clinic, Dribbing & Attacking Clinic and/or Sharp Shooter Clinics. Coach Vince will increase reputations and challenge students in this new offering.
Code | Grade | Day | Date | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
420309-21 | 3-6 | Mon | Dec 2-16 | 7:20-8:40 pm | $120/$142 |
Flag Football
INDOOR FLAG FOOTBALL- Session 1- LEAGUE IS FULL
Grades 1-6, Co-Ed
For those who enjoy the game of football, but may not want the tackling, flag football is a great alternative. Play will consist of 7 on 7. Coaches can schedule practices every other week during the season. No games December 29. Registration will be taken until we fufill max enrollment for each division.
Location: LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Soccer Field
Who | Code | Day | Date | Times (may vary) | Resident/Non-Res |
Grade 1 & 2- Max 104 players | 420314-01 | Sun | Nov 3-Jan 12 | 8:30a, 9:20a, 10:10a, 11:00a | $110/$137 |
Grade 3 & 4- Max 110 players | 420314-02 | Sun | Nov 3-Jan 12 | Noon, 12:50p, 1:40p, 2:30p, 3:20p | $110/$137 |
Grade 5 & 6- Max 110 players | 420314-03 | Sun | Nov 3-Jan 12 | 4:20p, 5:10p, 6:00p, 6:50p, 7:40p | $110/$137 |
Flag Football session 2 registration information will be released in early December. Our website will have more information at that time. Session 2 dates are January 25-April 13.
Tech Class- Youth
Beginning Fun-Gineering
Ages 7-12
Young engineers will build working models of simple machines such as a seesaw, a rolling vehicle, and hockey player using Lego Educational kits. Children will have a great time working on activities designed around creativity, exploring, investigating and problem solving in a fun group environment. While building these fun and interactive models, they will learn about levers, pulleys, gears, wheels and axels. Min 6/Max 12.
Location: Howard Leisure Center
Code | Day | Date (4 wks) | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
110101-04 | Wed | Oct 16-Nov 6 | 6:00-7:00 pm | $85/$106 |
Cooking Class
Sticky Fingers Cooking
Grade K-5
Your kids can have a blast every week discovering how easy and fun it is to cook tasty, healthy, globally inspired recipes! Our interactive cooking clases incorporate STEAM, culture, language, geography, history, and more. Sticky Fingers Cooking offers young chefs the chance to explore exciting tastes, master culinary skills that can be used at home and nourish their bodies and minds. The talented and experienced chef instructors bring all the ingredients, district approved equipment, and supplies to lead an engaging, fun, and interactive cooking class. All allergies are accommodated, and our recipes are nut free. Recipes are subject to change. Min 8/Max 12.
Location: LoVerde Sports & Rec Center
Code | Day | Date (7 wks) | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
410102-06 | Tues | Sept 10-Oct 22 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $201/$225 |
410102-07 | Tues | Nov 5-Dec 17 | 4:30-5:30 pm | $201/$225 |
Soccer- Soccer Shots
Soccer Shots is an engaging children's soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children's lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication, and curriculum. Our coaches are the best trained in the business. Our expert approved curriculum is age-appropriate and aligns with childhood education standards. In addition, we provide an exceptional customer experience and ongoing communication with parents. For more information, visit www.soccershots.com. No class November 27.
Location: LoVerde Sports & Rec Center
Code | Age | Day | Date | Time | Fee |
420301-34 | 2 | Wed | Sept 11-Oct 30 | 9:30-10:00 am | $144 |
420301-35 | 3-5 | Wed | Sept 11-Oct 30 | 10:15-11:00 am | $144 |
420301-36 | 3-5 | Wed | Sept 11-Oct 30 | 2:45-3:30 pm | $144 |
420301-37 | 2 | Wed | Nov 6-Dec 18 | 9:30-10:00 am | $108 |
420301-38 | 3-5 | Wed | Nov 6-Dec 18 | 10:15-11:00 am | $108 |
420301-39 | 3-5 | Wed | Nov 6-Dec 18 | 2:45-3:30 pm | $108 |
Dance Classes
All Dance Classes:
- Please bring a water bottle to class.
- Location: LoVerde Sports & Rec Center Dance Studio
DANCE CLASSES WITH MISS DAWN
No class Sept 24, 25, 26, Oct 8, 9, 10, 17, 31, Nov 26, 27, 28
CLASS | CODE | AGE | DAY | DATE | TIME | RESIDENT/NON-RES |
Jazz/Hip Hop | 410402-01 | 7-11 | Tues | Sept 3-Dec 17 | 4:45-5:30 pm | $208/$234 |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-02 | 3-4 | Wed | Sept 4-Dec 18 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $208/$234 |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-03 | 5-6 | Wed | Sept 4-Dec 18 | 4:30-5:15 pm | $208/$234 |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-04 | 7-11 | Wed | Sept 4-Dec 18 | 5:15-6:00 pm | $208/$234 |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-05 | 3-4 | Thurs | Sept 5-Dec 19 | 3:45-4:30 pm | $176/$198 |
Poms | 410402-06 | 5-6 | Thurs | Sept 5-Dec 19 | 4:30-5:15 pm | $176/$198 |
Poms | 410402-07 | 7-11 | Thurs | Sept 5-Dec 19 | 5:15-6:00 pm | $176/$198 |
Class Descriptions & Attire
Ballet/Tap: Ages 3-6: Combination class introducing ballet & tap. This class will focus on correct technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style. Ages 7-11: Combination class progressing with ballet & tap. This class will teach more solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps, and introduce more complex choreography. Girls Attire: Leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu. Boys Attire: Black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.
Poms: Ages 5-11. Dancers will be learning high energy poms choreography and concepts. Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans. Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes or socks.
Jazz/Hip Hop: Ages 7-11. While listening to upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing hip hop choreography. Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans. Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks.
DANCE CLASSES WITH MISS JACKIE
No class Oct 19, Nov 2, 30
CLASS | CODE | AGE | DAY | DATE (11 wks) | TIME | RESIDENT/NON-RES |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-08 | 3-4 | Sat | Sept 14-Dec 14 | 9:15-10:00 am | $176/$198 |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-09 | 5-6 | Sat | Sept 14-Dec 14 | 10:15-11:00 am | $176/$198 |
Class Descriptions & Attire
Ballet/Tap: Ages 3-4: Combination class introducing ballet and tap. This class will focus on correct technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style. Ages 5-6: Combination class progressing with ballet and tap. This class will teach more solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps and introduce more complex choreography. Girls Attire: leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu. Boys Attire: black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.
DANCE CLASSES WITH MISS MELISSA
No class Nov 25
CLASS | CODE | AGE | DAY | DATE (13 wks) | TIME | RESIDENT/NON-RES |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-10 | 3-4 | Mon | Sept 9-Dec 9 | 4:00-4:45 pm | $208/$234 |
Ballet/Tap | 410402-11 | 5-6 | Mon | Sept 9-Dec 9 | 5:00-5:45 pm | $208/$234 |
Jazz/Hip Hop | 410402-12 | 8-12 | Mon | Sept 9-Dec 9 | 6:00-6:45 pm | $208/$234 |
Class Descriptions & Attire
Ballet/Tap: Ages 3-4: Combination class introducing ballet and tap. This class will focus on correct technique and terminology, address grace and poise, and review style. Ages 5-6: Combination class progressing with ballet and tap. This class will teach more solid ballet technique, improve upon quicker tap steps and introduce more complex choreography. Girls Attire: leotard, tights, tap shoes, ballet shoes, optional skirt or tutu. Boys Attire: black pants, white t-shirt, dance shoes.
Jazz/Hip Hop: Ages 8-11. While listening to upbeat music, dancer will be learning energizing hip hop choreography. Attire: comfortable stretchy clothes or dancewear. No jeans. Clean/dry sneakers, jazz shoes, or socks.
CHICAGO LOVES DANCE
Tumbling/Gymnastics
Ages 3-Grade 5
Introduce your child to tumbling and gymnastics with instructors from Chicago Loves Dance! Students stretch, jump, and tumble while progressing from somersault to cartwheels and round offs in this fun class! No class November 26.
Location: Oasis Fun Center
Tot Tumbling: Ages 3-4
Code | Day | Date (7 wks) | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
410402-13 | Tues | Sept 17-Oct 29 | 4:00-5:00 pm | $154/$175 |
410402-14 | Tues | Nov 5-Dec 17 | 4:00-5:00 pm | $154/$175 |
Tumbling/Gymnastics: Grade K-2
Code | Day | Date (7 wks) | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
410402-15 | Tues | Sept 17-Oct 29 | 5:00-6:00 pm | $154/$175 |
410402-16 | Tues | Nov 5-Dec 17 | 5:00-6:00 pm | $154/$175 |
Tumbling/Gymnastics: Grade 3-5
Code | Day | Date (7 wks) | Time | Resident/Non-Res |
410402-17 | Tues | Sept 17-Oct 29 | 6:00-7:00 pm | $154/$175 |
410402-18 | Tues | Nov 5-Dec 17 | 6:00-7:00 pm | $154/$175 |
Drum Lessons
Ages: 5 to Adult
Private, in person, one on one drum lessons at Niles Park District with Tom Corrao! All styles of music and technique are taught. Each lesson is 30 minutes. Lessons are by appointment. Register for classes by filling out our registration form. Return form to Robin at robin@niles-parks.org. No classes November 28.
Location: Howard Leisure Center
Time: Lessons are by appointment. Please call (847) 967-6633.
Code | Day | Date (6 wks) | Resident/Non-Res |
410113-21 | Thurs | Sept 12-Oct 17 | $168/$192 |
410113-22 | Thurs | Nov 7-Dec 19 | $168/$192 |
Meet our Drum Instructor- Tom Corrao
Tom Corrao has 23 years’ experience as a professional drummer, percussionist, and teacher. Tom teaches drums and percussion throughout the northwest suburban park districts and music schools. Tom teaches all ages and level of students from beginning to advance. Tom is an enthusiastic highly experienced teacher and performer. Tom has extensive experience in regular performances both locally and on national tours. He offers each student an individualized lesson plan and curriculum and the best musical experience based on student’s special interests.
Basketball- Adult & High School
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The high school basketball league is for those boys & girls who are not playing on any current IHSA team, but still want to play competitive basketball in our organized setting. Season cinsists of 8 regular season games plus playoffs. Registration is only done by team. Registration deadline is November 8. No games December 29. Frosh/Soph may be combined depending on enrollment.
Location: LoVerde Sports & Rec Center, Golf View Rec Center & Grennan Heights
Who | Code | Day | Date | Time | Fee |
Freshman | 420302-05 | Sun | Nov 24-Jan 26 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm | $850 |
Sophomore | 420302-03 | Sun | Nov 24-Jan 26 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm | $850 |
Varsity | 420302-04 | Sun | Nov 24-Jan 26 | 9:00 am-2:00 pm | $850 |
MEN'S 18 & OVER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
League play and playoffs comprise the 10 game guaranteed schedule. Award money payouts for playoff and league champions. A minimum of 5 teams is required to run each league. Divisions will not be combined if not enough teams sign up. Team uniforms required and not included in registration fee. If a team has their own approved matching uniforms at their first game, we will refund the $80 jersey fee. Registration deadline is September 6.
Location: Golf View Rec Center & LoVerde Sports & Rec Center
"A" League
Code | Day | Date | Time | Fee Per Team |
420302-01 | Wed | Starting Sept 18 | 7:30-11:00 pm | $940 |
"B" League
Code | Day | Date | Time | Fee Per Team |
420302-03 | Wed | Starting Sept 18 | 7:30-11:00 pm | $940 |
40 & Older League
Code | Day | Date | Time | Fee Per Team |
420302-06 | Wed | Starting Sept 18 | 7:30-11:00 pm | $940 |