FRANKFORT PARK DISTRICT – Upcoming Programs

Youth Programs:

Adventures in Wonderland

Fall down the rabbit hole and explore a fantasy world populated by peculiar creatures and play silly games. Come explore just as Alice did, where everything is nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't.  A new adventure awaits you every day!

Instructor:       Gina Barrett

Location:         Founders Community Center

Day:                Monday

Dates:              January 14 – February 11 (No class Jan 21)  

Time:               5:30 – 6:30 pm

Age:                4 - 9

Fee:                 $49/ NR $54

Books Come Alive!

Each week children will travel into “storybook land” by reading a classic children’s book. Children will expand on the ideas of the book by creating an art project, singing songs, participating in finger plays and through creative movement. Enrich a child’s mind through books.  If a child has trouble with separation, the parent may stay with the child to wean them into the program. Children must be potty trained.

Instructor:      Traci Matheu

Location:        Founders Community Center

Day:                Tuesday

Session I:        January 15 – February 5

Time:              10:00 – 10:45 am

Age:                3 - 4

Fee:                 $45/ NR $50

KOKORO Martial Arts

KOKORO Martial Arts Academy karate classes study traditional Okinawan Shorei Ryu and Goju Ryu styles.  Training includes basic and advanced ·Strikes ·Kicks ·Stances ·Blocks · Forms ·Sparring ·Self-defense

A wide variety of Martial Arts classes are now being offered at the Frankfort Park District.  The perfect activity for kids & the whole family!

Tae Kwon Do

Wednesday, January 9-30 at the Founders Community Center come and start the school year right with a confidence boosting, focus sharpening, fun and exciting Tiger Kwon’s Martial Arts program.

Instructor:      Master Kwon, 7th Degree Black Belt

                        Master Lim, 7th Degree Black Belt

Age/Time:      3-6 Little Tigers/5:00-5:30 pm

                        7 & up Family Class/5:30-6:15 pm

Fee:                 $49/NR $54

Discounts:      2nd member 20% off

                        3rd member 80% off

Karate Kids

Tuesday, January 15 – February 19 at the Founders Community Center, Karate Kids introduces young children to the martial arts.  Participants will learn and develop basic karate skills, techniques and principles

Instructor:      Chad Smith, 5th degree Black Belt

David Smith, 3rd Degree Black Belt

Age/Time:      4 – 7 / 6:00 – 6:30 pm

Fee:                 $45/NR $50

Discounts:      ½ off additional family members

Karate

Tuesday, January 15 – February 19 at the Founders Community Center students learn basic and advanced traditional karate skills – katas, sparing, and self-defense.  Individuals and families participate in this class.  This is a great opportunity to do something with your child(ren)!   In the Beginner Level, you may earn a White, Yellow, and Green Belt.  In the Advanced Level, you may earn a Blue, Purple, Brown, and Black Belt.

Instructors:    Chad Smith, 5th degree Black Belt

David Smith, 3rd Degree Black Belt

Level/Time:    Beginner/6:30 – 7:30 pm

                        Advanced/6:30 – 7:45 pm

Age:                8 years & older

Fee:                 $65/NR $70

Discounts:      ½ off additional family members

Adult Programs:

Fitness Classes

Get Fit @ the Frankfort Park District!

Beginning the week of January 8th through April the Frankfort Park District is offering a wide variety of Fitness Classes.  There is a class for everyone and we will meet you at whatever fitness level you are at. 

Need help getting motivated?  Sign up for Personal Training, several different options are available; one on one, buddy training, or group training. For additional information regarding fitness classes please call the Park District office at 815.469.9400 or visit www.frankfortparks.org.

Fitness Classes:

GENTLE YOGA - limited mobility exercises

BOOT CAMP - lose weight and tone up

EXPLOSIVE CORE CLASS - deep core strengthening workout

PILATES - lengthens and strengthens the body

TOTAL STRENGHT, CORE & MORE - strengthens and sculpts body & core

ZUMBA - cardio-based dance movements

ZUMBA PARTY! - Latin-inspired dance-fitness class

TAI CHI CHUAN – gentle flowing exercise movement

GET FIT WHILE YOU SIT! - for exercise beginners

EXTREME KICKBOXING – martial-fitness intense workout

THERAPEUTIC FITNESS – get fit with fitness therapy

BELLY BABES - for those ever-elusive abdominals

Jazzercise – total body workout

For additional information on the programs listed above, please visit www.frankfortparks.org or call the Park District office at 815.469.9400