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Each participant must turn in a completed waiver and photo release form prior to participating in programming. Program registration is first come, first served. Reservations are not finalized until payment has been received.


Refund only available if MPD cancels class, or participant gives 7 business days notice of inability to attend. Allow two weeks processing for all refunds. Please do not attend if covid symptoms are present. We can make special accomodations for situations and can offer a credit.

Program Catalog

Karate Core Curriculum

Participants will learn the dynamic punches, kicks, forms, and practical self-defense applications of karate from black belt martial arts instructor Adam Bockler!Classes are designed to instill confidence, promote self-discipline and improve physical fitness and concentration for all students at any ability levell. Skills and techniques learned through martial arts teach teens lidetime lessons.


Ages: 8+

Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-572-24 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4, 11, 18 Wednesday 6:00-6:50 pm Park District Office $130/$145 for 1 class per week; $250/$275 for 2 classes per week
03-572-24A Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday 6:00-6:50 pm Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week
03-572-24B Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesday 6:00-6:50 pm Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week
03-572-24C Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday 6:00-6:50 pm Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week
03-572-24D Dec 4, 11, 18 Wednesday 6:00-6:50 pm Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week

Zumbini

Created by Zumba and BabyFirst for kids ages 0-5...the Zumbini program combines music, movement and educational tools for 45 minutes of “can't stop-won't stop” bonding, learning, and fun. The Zumbini program is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba.


Ages:0-5

Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-112-24 Sept: 5, 19,26 Oct: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Nov: 7, 14 Dec: Make-up Thursday 9:00-10:00 AM Park District Office $120 per family in district/$135 per family out of district

Karate Specialty

Karate students who are interested in competition or ancient martial arts weapons are welcome to join this class. We will train according to specific tournament guidelines if we're heading to a competition. When we're not we'll explore the history and methods of traditional martial arts weaponry. Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in at least one Core curriculum class per week. Must have at least one stripe on white belt (hachikyu)

Ages: 8+


Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-573-24 Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Dec 4, 11, 18 Wednesday 7:00-7:50 pm Park District Office $250/$275 for 2 classes
03-573-24A Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 Wednesday 7:00-7:50 pm Park District Office $65/$75 for 2 classes per week
03-573-24B Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Wednesday 7:00-7:50 pm Park District Office $65/$75 for 2 classes per week
03-573-24C Nov 6, 13, 20, 27 Wednesday 7:00-7:50 pm Park District Office $65/$75 for 2 classes per week
03-573-24D Dec 4, 11, 18 Wednesday 7:00-7:50 pm Park District Office $65/$75 for 2 classes per week

Karate - Core Curriculum

Participants will learn the dynamic punches, kicks, forms, and practical self-defense applications of karate from black belt martial arts instructor Adam Bockler! Classes are designed to instill confidence, promote self-discipline, and improve physical fitness and concentration for all students at any ability level. Skills and techniques learned through martial arts teach teens lifetime lessons!


Ages:8+

Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-571-24 Sept: 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov: 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec: 3, 10, 17 Tuesday 6:00-6:50 PM Park District Office $130/$145 for 1 class per week; $250/$275 for 2 classes per week;
03-571-24A Sept: 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesday 6:00-6:50 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week;
03-571-24B Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesday 6:00-6:50 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week; $95/$110 for 3 classes per week
03-571-24C Nov: 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday 6:00-6:50 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week; $95/$110 for 3 classes per week
03-571-24D Dec: 3, 10, 17 Tuesday 6:00-6:50 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for 1 class per week; $65/$75 for 2 classes per week; $95/$110 for 3 classes per week

Fitness Generation Pound

Our youth-oriented program fuses movement and music to improve focus, coordination, physical fitness and teamwork skills for school-aged childre (i.e."Rockstars in Training") ages 6-12. A mobile program that can come to life anywhere, instructors use Ripstix-POUND's lightly weighted exercise drumsticks to learn alternative ways to explore movement.


Ages: 6+


Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-561-24A Nov 2, 16, 23, 20 Saturday 9:00-9:45pm Park District Office $40/$50 for all sessions. $6 for dropins
03-561-24B Dec 7, 14, 21, 28 Saturday 9:00-9:45pm Park District Office $40/$50 for all sessions. $6 for dropins

Tai Chi Chuan

Tai chi chuan is an ancient Chinese martial art that can be practiced for its many health benefits. In this beginner’s class, black belt martial arts instructor Adam Bockler will present basic, low-impact postures and forms that can help participants learn self-defense in addition to increasing strength, flexibility, balance, and more. There is no sparring or grappling.


Ages:18+

Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-581-24 Sept: 3, 10, 17, 24 Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nov: 5, 12, 19, 26 Dec: 3, 10, 17 Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM Park District Office $130/$145 for all sessions
03-581-24A Sept: 3, 10, 17, 24 Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-581-24B Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-581-24C Nov: 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-581-24D Dec: 3, 10, 17 Tuesday 7:00-7:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions

Fitness PiYo

PiYo is a music-driven, athletic workout that strengthens, stretches, and tones with dynamic movements inspired by the best of Pilates and Yoga. It includes modifications for the group exercise environment, yet offers exercise progressions to challenge all levels.


Ages: 8+

Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-551-24 Sept: 9, 16, 23, 30 Oct: 7, 14, 21 Nov: 4, 11, 18, 25 Dec: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Monday 6:00-7:00 PM Park District Office All: $130 in district/ $140 out of district Single Visit: $9. If you sign up before Labor Day the price is $110
03-551-24A Sept:9, 16, 23, 30 Monday 6:00-7:00 PM Park District Office
03-551-24B Oct: 7,14, 21 Monday 6:00-7:00 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-551-24C Nov: 4, 11, 18, 25 Monday 6:00-7:00 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-551-24D Dec: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Monday 6:30-7:00 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions


Fitness Pound

POUND® is an exhilarating full-body workout that combines cardio, conditioning, and strength training with yoga and pilates-inspired movements. Using Ripstix®, lightly weighted drumsticks engineered specifically for exercising, POUND® transforms drumming into an incredibly effective way of working out.


Ages: 8+

Code Date Day Time Location In/Out of District Fee
03-541-24 Sept: 5, 12, 19, 26 Oct: 3, 17, 24, 31 Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 Dec: 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursday 6:00-6:45 PM Park District Office All: $130 in district/ $140 out of district Single Visit: $9. If you sign up before Labor Day the price is $110
03-541-24A Sept: 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursday 6:00-6:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-541-24B Oct: 3, 17, 24, 31 Thursday 6:00-6:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-541-24C Nov: 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursday 6:00-6:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions
03-541-24D Dec: 5, 12, 19, 26 Thursday 6:00-6:45 PM Park District Office $35/$40 for all sessions