Programs - Winter/Spring

Ages 5-Adult
Niles Park District offers private piano lessons.  Children and adults with all levels of experience are welcome and no prior instruction in piano or music is required.  Lessons will focus on the fundamentals of technique, music theory, and good practice habits.  In addition, students may need to purchase their own instruction books and music.  Refunds will not be granted for missed lessons.

Location:  Howard Leisure Center
Time:  Lessons are 30 minutes long
Lessons take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday
Please call 847-967-6633 for availability.

Meet our Piano instructors:

VICKY OSTWALD:  Vicky Ostwald has a degree in piano and also studied piano pedagogy at the graduate level.  She has many years of playing and teaching experience, including formerly teaching at the college level.  Vicky enjoys working with all levels and all kinds of students, especially children but also adults, including those with special needs.  If you have a special interest such as learning to play by ear, this can be incorporated into the lesson time.  She looks forward to meeting you and your child!

TOM SLATER:  Tom Slater has been playing music and studying the piano for over 30 years.  He studied at Cleveland State University and has a background in classical, jazz and pop music.  He is currently a muilti-instrumentalist in several local bands and he has been featured on the WGN Morning News, WXRT and NPR.  Tom's main goals are to help his students develop and maintain good practice habits, learn music theory, and get the most enjoyment you can from playing music.


JEANNE HANLINE:  Jeanne Hanine has studied music and given private lessons for over 35 years ficusing on teaching children and adults to read music and enjoy the accomplishment of sitting down to play this amazing instrument.  Teaching traditional methods of classical and popular music are the results she hopes to acheive for her students.  She has played various venues for private affairs and church functions.  Patience, practice and enjoyment are the main goals.

REGISTRATION- INDOOR SOCCER SESSION 2:
- NILES RESIDENT REGISTRATION (WALK IN @ Howard Leisure Ctr, OVER THE PHONE (847) 967-6633, OR ONLINE)
Opens Monday, December 8 @ 9:00am
Kids cannot play up to an older league.  If you register incorrectly, we will refund you and you will have to re-register if spots are open.

- NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION (ONLINE ONLY)
Opens Thursday, December 11 @ 9:00am
Kids cannot play up to an older league.  If you register incorrectly, we will refund you and you will have to re-register if spots are open.

If you have experienced difficulty with online registration in the past, call the Registration Dept prior to Monday, December 8.  (847) 967-6633.
Waiting list will be available online once leagues fill.

WAITLIST FORM

INDOOR SOCCER- Session 2
Boys & Girls, Pre-K to Grade 8

Tiny Tots, Tots, Small Fry and Big Shots play 6v6 on half the field causing more touches of the ball by the player.  JV & Varsity play 9v9 on full fields to continue development.  Player supplies shin guards and gym shoes or plastic cleats.  Small Fry, Big Shots, JV & Varsity- Practices will be bi-weekly and scheduled at the coach's discretion.  Tiny Tots & Tots- Practice will be worked into their time slot every Saturday.

Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center

VARSITY (GRADE 7 & 8)- 14 kids per team

JV (GRADE 5 & 6)- 14 kids per team

BIG SHOTS (GRADE 3 & 4)- 12 kids per team

SMALL FRY (GRADE 1 & 2)- 12 kids per team

TOTS (KINDERGARTEN)- 12 kids per team

TINY TOTS (PRE-K)- 12 kids per team

Youth Spring Soccer League

Boys & Girls Pre-K to Grade 8 (as of 2025-2026 school year)
This program is designed to provide a fun and safe environment, teach the game of soccer, promote social interaction, and teach team concepts.  Soccer develops individual skills and teamwork and is a vigorous and continuous exercise for the young athlete.  The participant must supply their own shin guards and plastic cleats are optional.  This league is for recreational soccer players. We are looking for volunteer coaches.  Registration deadline is March 27.

Practices for Grade 1-8 will be scheduled by coaches during the week.  Games will be on Saturdays with one or two Sundays mixed in.  Questions, call Athletics at 847-967-1529.

Location:  Vary by division
Time:  To be determined, vary based on enrollment

Registration Form

Co-Ed Tiny Tot Soccer (Pre K-4 years)

Co-Ed Tot Soccer (Kindergarten)

Boys Small Fry Soccer (Grade 1 & 2, and beginner 3rd Graders)

Girls Small Fry Soccer (Grade 1 & 2, and beginner 3rd Graders)

Boys Big Shot Soccer (Grade 3-5)

Girls Big Shot Soccer (Grade 3-5)

Co-Ed Varsity Soccer (Grade 6-8)

Co-Ed Youth Volleyball League
Boys & Girls Grade 4-8 (as of 2025-26 school year)
These volleyball leagues are designed to provide a positive environment for the young athlete to compete, have fun, enhance their volleyball skills, and learn the concept of being a team player.  Each team will play 8 games plus playoffs.  Volunteer coaches are needed.  Teams can sign up as a co-ed team.  Individual club players are welcomed, but no full-time club teams will be allowed.  A max of 3 club players per team will be allowed on the court at one time.  All coaches should fill out and submit a team packet which can be found online.  Team practices are scheduled on Tuesday or Thursday nights throughout the season at the coach's discretion.  Registration deadline is March 27.

Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center
Codes:  4th Grade: 220305-01, 5th Grade: 220305-02, 6th Grade: 220305-03, 7th Grade: 220305-04, 8th Grade: 220305-05
*Grade 4 & 5 WILL be combined.

Registration Form

Volleyball Information Form- Please complete

Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League 
Men & Women 18 & Over
There will be a maximum of 8 teams in this league.  Teams will consist of 6 players on the court at once.  Teams must have at least 3 women on the court during play.  7 game guarantee.  Registration deadline is March 2.
Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center

Adult Open Volleyball
Open Volleyball is perfect for anyone looking to stay active in a low-key environment.  There is no registration needed, payment is required when you show up to play.  Court may be closed over holiday breaks- Dec 23, Dec 30, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Apr 7.

Location:  Grennan Heights 1/2 Court
Day:  Tuesdays until May 19
Time:  7:00-9:00 pm
Fee:  $3 per visit

The Niles Baseball League is an affiliate of the Niles Park District.  All registration must be done online at www.nilesbaseball.com .  Teams will be divided into the following age groups:

 
Finch 7-8 years
Sparrow 9-10 years
Falcon 11-12 years
Raven 13-14 years

Volunteer managers needed.  For further information visit www.nilesbaseball.com, or email them at nilesbaseballleague@gmail.com.    

Questions on Adult Basketball Leagues, call Athletics at 847-967-1529.

Adult Winter Basketball League
Men 18 years & older
League play and playoffs comprise the 10 game schedule.  There are 3 leagues- A Division, B Division, 40 & Older Division.  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 team sign up.  Team uniforms are required and included in the registration fee.  *$940 per team with t-shirts provided by NPD.  $860 for teams that supply their own jerseys.

Location:  Grennan Heights, LoVerde Sports & Rec Center & Golf View Rec Center

Registration Form

Men's 40+ League

Men's B League

Men's A League

Winter Wonders in Drawing
Ages 5-12
Young Rembrandts students will flex their artistic muscles with an exciting lineup of drawing lessons.  We'll warm up with whimsical Winter birdhouses and a festive birthday cake.  Budding artists will take on dynamic challenges like a bold palm tree scene, adorable penguins full of personality, and a Young Rembrandt take on Grant Wood's American Gothic.  We'll wrap things up with a blend of elegance and graphic design in imaginative lessons like Trolls at Home and a striking Line Art Owl.  Don't let the winter blues stick around- enroll your artist today and make this season a masterpiece!  No class February 16.
Location:  Howard Leisure Center

Spring Cartoon Creators
Ages 5-12
Our students will learn how to personify inanimate objects, as they breathe life into everyday clocks.  Popular pets will also see the cartoon treatment as they're transformed into colorful characters.  Then we will imagine ourselves traveling to far away worlds as we illustrate amazing alien beings.  We will also demonstrate to our students that drawing toys can be just as much fun as playing with them.  All this and more await our students.  
Location:  Howard Leisure Center