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SHIELD-E NEW ! Water Play
SHIELD-E BolT-Lig Horseback Riding
Thursday
SHIELD-E NEW ! Water Play
Age : 3 - 12 Min / Max : 4 / 8 Location : Hidden Creek Aquapark , Highland Park
It ' s time to make a splash ! Join your peers for a recreational swim program . We designed this class to help participants acclimate to and gain confidence in the water . Staff will facilitate various water games , social games , and free swim time .
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Parents / guardians must change the participant into a swimsuit and meet staff in the pool lobby before the start of the program .
All participants must use the restroom before meeting the staff in the pool lobby .
Parents and guardians pick up participants from the pool lobby at the end of the program .
Non-toilet-trained participants must wear a swim diaper and tight-fitting pants over a swim diaper ( no disposable or cloth diapers ).
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Improve gross motor skills and physical fitness through water play .
Time : 5:00 - 5:45 pm Day : Thursday Dates : June 20 - August 1 No Program : July 4 Program Code / Fee : 342008-01 / $ 83
SHIELD-E BolT-Lig Horseback Riding
Age : 3 and up Min / Max : 3 / 6 Location : Equestrian Connection , Lake Forest
Saddle up ! Equestrian Connection is a one-of-a-kind stable that provides therapeutic horseback riding opportunities specifically designed for individuals with disabilities . Participants will have three rotations during the program : riding , groundwork , and a craft . During groundwork , participants will learn and practice grooming techniques .
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As a safety precaution for all , participants over 250 pounds will do groundwork with horses instead of riding .
Participants must be able to wear an equestrian helmet and gait belt to partake in riding . Participants with physical and medical conditions , please use caution .
Increase flexibility and range of motion while on the horse .
Gain self-confidence and a sense of control through stable skills .
Develop companionship with the horse and a sense of responsibility .
Day : Thursday Dates : June 20 - August 1 No Program : July 4
Age : 3 - 15
Time : 5:00 - 6:10 pm Program Code / Fee : 342009-01 / $ 278
Age : 16 and up
Time : 6:20 - 7:30 pm Program Code / Fee : 342010-01 / $ 278
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