Enjoy learning or practicing some of your favorite sports in our summer virtual sports programs. All classes will be held via Zoom. Once you register for a class, a Zoom link will be sent out to you prior to the first day of class. Please contact Jim Gariti with questions.
Virtual Total Sports Age: 6-9 Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, soccer, and t-ball. Class will be active and fun, with games and challenges working on balancing, jumping, and movement. Register
Virtual Fitness, Speed and Agility Age: 7-11 This class is designed to improve overall coordination and athleticism. Drills and activities are aimed to improve speed, endurance, explosive power, and reaction time. Register
Virtual Advanced Basketball Skills Age: 9-13 Work on individual skills and improve ball handling, footwork, and conditioning. This class is for the more advanced player that has already developed some fundamental skills. Register
Virtual Sports and More Age: 3-6 Children will be introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, soccer, and t-ball. The class will be active and fun, with games and challenges working on balancing, jumping, and movement. Register
Virtual Soccer and Games Age: 5-8 Players are introduced to the fundamentals of soccer such as foot skills, offensive moves, defensive moves, and keeping/controlling the ball. Fun games will be played to reinforce these skills and keep the children active! Register
Virtual Pee Wee Soccer Age: 3-6 Work on individual skills and improve on ball handling, footwork, and conditioning. This class is for the more advanced player that has already developed some fundamental skills. Register
Virtual Lil’ Dribblers Age: 3-6 The Lil’ Dribblers Basketball program will focus on training balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to follow directions. Dribbling skills will be developed as well as body positioning on offense and defense. Register
Virtual Basketball Ball Handling & FootworkAge: 7-11 Players will focus on ball handling drills using both one and two basketballs, as well as beating a defender off the dribble. Footwork will be emphasized through both offensive and defensive positioning drills. Register
Summer Swim Lessons at Sachs Recreation Center
Starfish swim lessons for children ages 5-12 begin in July and August at Sachs Recreation Center! Participants must be able to stand in chest-deep water unassisted (3 ½ feet – 4 ½ feet), must be at least 5 years old and be able to safely move in the water independently. Participants should be comfortable going underwater.
Classes will focus on glides, front crawl, breathing to the side, backstroke and water safety. Each participant will have their own private ½ of a lane with an instructor teaching from the pool deck or distant in the water to demonstrate. Expect to be 6 feet from others at all times with a face covering worn at all times when you are outside of the water.
Register online or visit Jewett Park Community Center between 9 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.
Looking for a fun activity to fill your summer? Check out the golf camps that you can still register for this summer. Once your child starts learning this lifetime sport, you can join us on Sundays for Sunday Family Funday and golf with the whole family!
Sachs Recreation Center Fitness Center Reservations
WHAT WE’RE DOING TO KEEP YOU SAFE
The safety of our members and guests along with our staff is our top priority. We have always been committed to providing a clean, safe and welcoming facility to the community. In accordance with state and local governmental orders, we are taking extra precautions to stay safe and healthy. This includes extensive cleaning protocols and social distancing practices within the facility. In following the Restore Illinois Plan guidelines through the different phases and careful planning, we currently have many fitness and wellness options available at the Sachs Recreation Center.
Click below to view the many options that you can make reservations for and if you have questions, call us, we're here to help 847-572-2600.
