Back to School: Fall Classes and Activities for Kids
Posted by Laura Nelson on September 5, 2009
Fox Paintball–Walk-on Play and Scenario Games
For intrigue, fun, and camouflage in the woods, head out to Fox Paintball in Millington, Illinois, for a day of competition. The field of play is located about 35 minutes from the Aurora Fox Paintball store.
Plan to wear camouflage or earth-tone colors. Layers are suggested, and no shorts are allowed.
Fox Paintball offers open play, or walk-on recreational play for all ages and skill levels. Private games and group outings are also available for bachelor parties, church groups, business groups, birthday parties, and family outings. Children must be at least ten years old to participate.
Equipment may be rented. Paintballs may be purchased through Fox, or brought in separately. Food may be brought into the park, and cook-outs are allowed. Group outings must be planned in advance.
Details are available through the main office and store at 1891 N. Farnsworth Ave., Aurora. Call (630) 585-5651 or visit www.foxpaintball.com.
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Lisle Park District Hosts Depot Days on September 19th & 20th
Discover what life was like over 100 years ago at this historical family festival! Explore the abundance of the fall historical garden, enjoy the aroma of fresh baked apple pies, and enjoy a piece of warm cornbread. Then, step into the root cellar for a one-of-a-kind model train demonstration.
Tour the newly opened CB&Q Railroad Caboose, which is new this year! A petting zoo will also be available to entertain kids of all ages, as will high wheel bike riding demonstrations. Don’t miss the Bags Tournament or the Lisle WWII Veterans Photo Display.
Special events also include: a bike and carriage parade, the Willowbrook Wildlife Center Live Reptile Display, a pie eating contest, train story time and crafts, seed spitting contests, live folk music, author presentations, and more. Ongoing demonstrations and attractions include glass blowing, knitting, spinning, rope making, weaving, horse shoes, Museum Campus Tours, a used book sale, and more. Admission to Depot Days is free.
Lisle’s Depot Days take place at 921 School Street, Lisle, on Saturday, Sept. 19 & Sun., Sept. 20, from noon-5pm. Call (630) 968-0499 or visit www.lisleparkdistrict.org for details.
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Dancing is Hot Hot Hot at Dance Dance Dance
The hit TV show Dancing with the Stars has given dance classes a boost at all levels and styles. Fall classes at Dance Dance Dance in Glen Ellyn kick off in September with a twelve week session. The studio, celebrating 28 years of top instruction, features classes for ages three to adult in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, fitness, dance squad, hip-hop, ballroom, and more. There are special sessions geared to teens, plus mom and me.
Tap legend George Zima will be teaching select classes. Zima, a professional dancer with Vaudeville, Broadway, film, and TV experience, teaches all ability levels.
For a fun and educational birthday party experience, introduce your children to dance in a party atmosphere. “We have dance-themed parties for kids of all ages,” says owner Irene Kruse. “We feature a ballerina theme, a Hawaiian princess party, hip-hop and more,” she says. For little ones, four to six years old, the group learns a ballet dance.
Parties run from one hour to an hour and a half, depending on the age and number of children. Ages vary from four years old to teens. Groups can be modest in size–five or six–or up to twenty five. Bring along cake and refreshments.
For details about dance parties, call Irene Kruse at (630) 469-1991. Dance Dance Dance is at 413 Main St., Glen Ellyn.
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