Activity Guide Winter 2020 | Page 46

YOUTH AND TEEN GENERAL INTEREST Horsemanship Course At Dunham Woods Farm (9N755 Nesler Road, Elgin) Age: 9-17 Join in the fun at Dunham Woods Farm with beginning riding lessons! You’ll learn all about the proper ways to groom, tack, and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. The first day of class is orientation and groundwork. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. Make up class held at the end of the 6 weeks. Instructor: Dunham Woods Farm Staff. Min/Max: 1/4. (ts) CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 115532 Sa Jan. 25-Feb. 29 1:30pm-2:30pm $156/$234 115533 Sa Apr. 4-May 9 1:30pm-2:30pm $156/$234 At Spring Avenue Recreation Center Age: 5-12 Learn the science behind April Fool's Day and why people need to laugh! Did you know that just one hearty laugh relieves stress for up to 45 minutes after? Kids will be immersed in an electrifying environment to simply laugh and learn while cranking up the volume on feeling fun! With the mounds of pressure on kids today, keeping laughter going is critical. No surprise why people say, “Laughter is the best medicine.” Themed souvenir included. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi. Min/Max: 7/20. (ts) CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 115627 Tu Mar. 3 5pm-6pm $25/$38 Babysitting for Success Magic Class At Spring Avenue Recreation Center At Spring Avenue Recreation Center Age: 5-12 Children are guaranteed a great time as they learn age-appropriate tricks: cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more! The tricks appear difficult but are easy to learn and perform. All materials are provided; each child receives a magic kit to take home. Sign up for more than one session and learn new tricks each time. Instructor: G. Kantor. Min/Max: 5/35. (ts) CODE DAY DATE TIME R/NR FEE 115507 M Jan. 27 5:30pm-6:25pm $20/$30 115508 W Mar. 11 4pm-4:55 pm $20/$30 46 Science and Benefits of Laughter NEW! Life Coaching Workshop for Kid Age: 10 & Up Be the best babysitter you can be! In this class, students engage in discussion, role playing and practical experiences to learn diapering, feeding, playing with children, child development, handling emergencies and first aid. Students should bring a snack and a doll to class. Students are awarded certificates upon completion. Resource materials are included. Instructor: T. Gustello. Min/Max: 8/20. (jr) CODE 116035 DAY M/W/M DATE TIME R/NR FEE Mar. 9, 11, & 16 9 & 11: 5pm-8pm 16: 5pm-7pm $80/$120