Programs - Summer

Ages 5 & Up
Private one on one drum lessons at Niles Park District with Tom Corrao!  All instruction includes note reading, rudiments, history, theory, posture, composition, syncopation, and improvisation.  All styles of music and technique are taught and introduced.  Jazz, pop, funk, Latin, rhythm, blues, percussion, and African drumming.  All equipment and teaching materials for lesson are provided by the instructor for a fee.  Each lesson is 30 minutes.  Lessons are by appointment.  Prior to the start of the session, the instructor will contact you with the time of your lesson.

Location:  Howard Leisure Center
Time:  Each lesson is 30 minutes, by appointment.

 No lessons July 3

 

Meet our Drum Instructor- Tom Corrao
Tom Corrao has 22 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.

Indoor Pickleball Lessons
Ages 18 & UpLearn the strokes, rules, how to score and court positioning so you can play with your friends and family or recreational play.  Instruction by Dawn Lynch, a PPA Certified Coach.  Bring your paddle; paddle and balls will be provided if needed.  Max of 12 students per class.

Location:  Golf View Rec Center

OPEN PICKLEBALL INFORMATION

Guitar Lessons
Ages 5 & Up

Private 1 on 1 lessons.  This is a comprehensive guitar course that embarks on a musical journey that covers a spectrum of styles and genres, ensuring a well-rounded and adaptable skill set.  Our course is designed to provide a solid foundation in music theory, chord progressions, scales, and technique.  From the fundamentals, we delve into various genres such as rock, blues, jazz, country, folk, and any other style of interest.  This course ensures a versatile understanding of the guitar that will allow you to transcend genre boundaries.  All you need is an acoustic guitar or electric guitar.  Instructional materials will be provided.  No class May 26, 27, June 16, 17.

Location:  Howard Leisure Center
Time:  Lessons are 30 minutes, by appointment
Please call 847-967-6633 to register for lesson day and time, and if you have questions.

Carter Stark is a guitarist, teacher, and concert curator.  Carter performs classical guitar and rock/pop guitar.  His teaching approach keeps the listener and student in mind at every step and opens the door to deep musical exploration and experience.  Lessons will cover a spectrum of styles and genres.

Questions on our Tech Classes, call 847-967-6633.

Minecraft- Basic Training for Beginners
Ages 6-7

Are your friends all into Minecraft, but you haven't quite figured it out?  This is for YOU!  You and your partner will collaborate to learn essential crafting skills while searching for clues to unlock doors, complete scavenger hunts and more.  You'll get an introduction to the basics of computer networking, multidimensional objects and video game graphics.  After completing this boot camp, you'll have the basic tools to participate in more advanced Minecraft adventures!  Min 6/Max 10.
Location:  Howard Leisure Center

Minecraft Madness
Ages 7-12

Explore the world of Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in history, offers an amazing world iof endless possibilities.  Let your imagination transform your Minecraft experience into a unique world you create.  Students will discover how to expand their world's possibilities using popular game-enhancing mods.  Build traps, arrow launchers, faster rail systems and more, and participate in building challenges.  Learn fundamentals of computer networking through this unique Minecraft experience that also allows you and your friends to work in multiplayer mode as you mine, craft and build together to survive.  Min 6/Max 10. 
Location:  Howard Leisure Center

Summer Weeknight T-BALL
Boys & Girls Ages 4-5 years

This league will put an emphasis on developing hitting, fielding, and throwing for the beginner using a batting tee.  Each game day will be broken up into 15 minutes of instruction followed by a low key 2 inning game.  Volunteers are needed.  All participants will receive a team t-shirt and hat.  Players are responsible for their own helmet and glove.  Registration deadline is May 30.  Space is limited to 72 kids.
Location:  Oakton Manor and Culver School
Questions on T-Ball program, call Athletics at 847-967-1529.

Registration Form

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 classes incorporate STEAM, culture, language, geography, history and more.  Sticky Fingers Cooking offers young chefs the chance to explore exciting tastes, master culinary skills and nourish their bodies and minds.  Our chef instructors bring all the ingredients, district approved equipment and supplies to lead an engaging, fun and interactive class.  All allergies are accommodated, and recipes are nut free.  Min 8/Max 12.
Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center
Questions on Cooking Class, call 847-967-6633

Boys & Girls Grade 4-7 (As of 2024-2025 school year)

We will develop fundamental volleyball skills while learning teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship.  Skills taught include serving, passing, setting, hitting, and the rules of the game.  Scoring, serving, competition modifications are made as needed by group.  The focus of the class is to have fun, meet new friends and play volleyball.  All participants will receive a t-shirt.  Players should attend with a peanut free snack and water.  Max of 24 per class. 

Location:  LoVerde Sports & Rec Center
Instructor:  Randy Satovitz
Questions on Volleyball Camp, call Athletics at 847-967-1529.  

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

Fall Leagues ($30 Pay Per Win)- Register by team only!
Ages 18 & Over
Returning Fall teams from last year will have top priority to reclaim their spot.  The deadline for all applications is Monday, July 28.  Please be advised fees and teams will not be accepted after the deadline.

Location:  Pioneer Park

Men's 16" Softball (6 game guarantee, 12 team max)

*Leagues may be combined depending on enrollment
*Tuesday is the assigned make up night

Co-Ed 14" Mushball (6 game guarantee, 12 team max)