Youth Programs

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Arts & Crafts

Jr. Picassos

Grades 1 - 8

This popular class will cover different painting and drawing techniques. Make sure you have room on the fridge for all the art work that will be brought home! Register

Location	Day	Date	Time
Sharon	Mon	Feb 4-18	3:15-4:15 pm
BFHS	Tue	Feb 5-19	4:00-5:00 pm

Fun With Clay
Grades 1 - 8
Tuesdays: April 2 - 16 4:00 - 5:00 PM BFHS E32 Register
Back by popular demand! Students will have a chance to pick from a number of different projects in this fun class.

	ARTrageous Fun with Briana
	Grades 1 - 8
	Thursdays: January 17-31 4:00 - 5:00 PM BFHS E33 Register
	This class includes everything from tie-dye, paper maché, weaving and more! Lots of crafts to bring home.

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Enrichment Classes

	Feel the rush of laser tag without having to leave town because "The Siege" of Mukwonago is bringing all the laser tag equipment and structures to host a day of laser tag here at Big Foot! Sign up early because we will cut off registration when we reach our max of 50. Deadline to register is January 27 at 4:00 pm.
	Wednesday, February 6 12:00-3:00 pm at BFHS - East Gym $15/Person - For grades 2-8 Register

	Mad Scientist
	Grades 1 - 8
	Thursdays: March 7 - 21 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM BFHS Room E32 Register
	New experiments! This class will show you how to conduct easy science experiments that you can take home and show to the whole family.

Young Chef's Baking Class (Grades 1-8)

Instructor: Katie Ladsten, BFHS Foods Teacher
BFHS Room E35
Tuesdays: March 5-19
4:00-5:15 pm
Register

Learn the basics of baking while preparing mini-meals, desserts and other tasty treats. Develop safe cooking techniques while learning how to measure, prepare, serve and cleanup. Take home your delicious treats to share with your friends and family. Children's cookbook included.

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Nerf Battle (Grades 1 - 8)

Location: BFHS Upper Gym

Wednesday

March 6

4:00 - 5:00 pm

We will have skill challenges where we'll will get to practice and compete in different aspects of Nerf Combat before the battle royalle. Each child MUST have eye protection to participate. Bring your own Nerf guns - we will provide the “ammo."

Tree Climbing - Ages 7 - Adult

Location: House In the Wood, Delavan, WI

Date	Time
Sat, April 6	10:00 AM - Noon
Thurs, May 9	4:30 - 6:30 PM

$30 / session
Register

Tree climbing is a great way to spend time in nature, get exercise, and have fun! After a how-to and safety tutorial, climbers use ropes and harnesses to climb into the towering trees. Once you’re there, you can sit or stand on the branches, swing or hang upside down!

Teen & Women's Self Defense

Instructor: Ben Penrick, Owner of Star Martial Arts Studios
Location: BFHS Upper Gym

Ages 18+	March 9 at 11:00 AM
Ages 12 - 17	March 16 at 11:00 AM

Turn fear into POWER. Learn what to do in case of an attack, including how to break free from common grabs and holds. This hands-on course with instruction and practice will teach several techniques that are easy to memorize and extremely effective. It's serious business - but Ben will make it fun to learn and practice.

* Wear comfortable clothing *

	Babysitting 101 (Ages 10-14)
	Instructor: Briana Sindahl BFHS Room E36 Saturday, March 9 Time: 9:00 - Noon Register
In this course, your child will learn the basics of being a safe and responsible babysitter. Our instructor uses the Safekids 101 curriculum and each child will go home with a workbook, completion card and tote bag to start their business.

Youth Yoga - from anxious to awesome

For Boys & Girls ages 8-12
Instructor: Courtney Bee of Wild Honey Yoga
Location: BFHS - Studio Room
Sundays: January 13 - Feb 17, 3:00 - 4:30 PM
Register
Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Join us to learn simple skills you can use to gain confidence with your peers, become more comfortable in your body, and relax your mind. These classes are made to be FUN and include several yoga poses, games and drawing/art.

Youth & Adult Dance Classes

Parent/Tot
18 Months - 3 Years
Get ready to wiggle and move by learning to use your gross motor skills, following directions, making friends, and having fun! One adult per child is needed to participate in this class.

3:30-4:00 pm
Register

Session #1
January 7 - March 4

Session #2
March 11-13
(no class 3/25)

Instructor Lynette Vyhnanek

...began dancing at the age of three. She is trained in Ballet (minor pointe work), Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Lynette has choreographed many solos, duos, and groups that hold First Place National Titles.

Pre-Ballet
Ages 3-6
Prepare for Ballet by learning the language, developing self-confidence and structure, and having fun!

4:00-4:45 pm
Register

Combo Hip-Hop/Jazz
Ages 5 & Up
Let’s Get Funky! This exciting class infuses the funky style of hip hop with the technical side of jazz. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of each style. Dancers under the age of 10 with little or no experience should enroll in the 4:45 pm class. Dancers between 7-10 with dance experience should enroll in the 6:15 pm class.

Ages 5-10 (Beginner): 4:45-5:30 pm
Ages 7+ (Intermediate): 6:15-7:00 pm
Register

Combo Ballet/Tap
Ages 5 & Up
Kids will enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this fun and interactive class. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of ballet and tap. Ballet barre and terminology is taught with the class.

Ages 5-10 (Beginner): 5:30-6:15 pm
Ages 7+ (Intermediate): 7:00-7:45 pm
Register

Adult Stretch & Dance
Ages 16 & up
Come unwind with this stretch and dance class. Class is geared toward the teen or adult who just wants to stretch to increase flexibility and feel great. This is a lower impact class that includes dance fundamentals and movements.

Time: 7:45-8:30 pm
Register

Karate For Kids Ages 6+

Big Foot Recreation is hosting Star Martial Arts Studios - a karate program with a Sport Martial Art mix of Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Muay Thai, Kung Fu, Creative Martial Arts, and more. This is a safe, fun, exciting way to improve your child’s quality of life through skills learned at class. Min 10.

Instructor: Master Ben Pedrick, U.S.M.A.A. &
I.S.K.A. Certified, 8th Degree Black Belt
Owner of Star Martial Arts Studios

Location: BFHS Studio Room
Saturdays for 8 weeks
A supplemental waiver is required at the first class
Additional fees may be required for tournaments, belt progression, and incidental expenses.

Session #1	January 12 - March 2
Session #2	March 16 - May 4
Session #3	May 11 - June 29

Level	Time
Beginner New Students† & Gold Belt	10:00 - 10:30 AM
Int/Adv	9:30 - 10:00 AM

† First 20 registrants receive a FREE uniform ($30 value)
Register

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Sports Programs

Softball Pitching / Catching & Hitting Mini Camp

for Grades 1 - 8
w/ Coach Hummel BF Softball Coach
Coach Rabe - Pitching Coach
March 25, 26, 27, & 28
Big Foot Main and Upper Gym

Session	Time	Fee
Pitching & Catching	9:00 - 9:40 AM	$40
Hitting	9:45 - 10:30 AM	$40
BOTH	9:00 - 10:30 AM	$75

Become a better fast pitch softball player in 4 days! Each session will progress you to your next level.

Mini Chiefs Youth Basketball (Grades 1-3)
Instructor: Mike Dowden Location: Walworth Elementary School Saturdays: January 26 - March 2 9:00 - 10:00 am Register

Join Mike and the Varsity team and have fun while learning how to play basketball. The hour will be split between drills and playing the game.

Youth Hockey Program (Grades 1-8)
Instructor: Rory Klean, Certified Hockey Coach Location: Rotary Park Ice Rink, Walworth Mon & Weds: January 7 - 23 5:00-5:45 pm Register
Grab your skates and learn introductory hockey skills. Skaters must bring their own equipment (skates, helmet, gloves, shin pads, knee pads, elbow pads). Program schedules are dependent upon ice and weather conditions.

Ice Skating (6 Years & Up)
Instructor: Beth Clark Location: Rotary Park Ice Rink, Walworth Mon & Weds: January 7 - 23 4:00 - 4:45 pm Register
For all skill levels - join Beth and build a strong foundation of skating skills and techniques. Program schedules are dependent upon ice and weather conditions.

Big Foot Recreation District relies on community volunteers to maintain this Village rink for our youth programs. We are grateful for their assistance! If you would like to donate time or money earmarked for the rink, please contact the Recreation Office.

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	Youth Soccer (4-6 Years)
	Instructor: Renee Perez & BFHS Soccer Players Location: BFHS Practice Fields Wednesdays: April 10 - May 8 (5 classes) 5:00 - 6:00 PM Fee: $35/$50 [Res/Non Res] Register
This program focuses on the basic fundamentals of soccer. Our instructor’s approach emphasizes the rules, basic moves, elementary and fun-filled drills. This well-rounded program breaks down each position for a full understanding of the sport. All participants will receive a T-shirt.

	Girls Mini Attack Volleyball (Grades 1 - 4)
	Instructor: Caitlin Dowden Location: BFHS East Gym 5 Saturdays: April 27 - May 25 9:00 - 10:00 AM Register
Join Caitlin and the BFHS volleyball team and have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport. The hour will be split between drills and playing the game.

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Youth Golf

Instructor: Jack Shoger, P.G.A. Instructor
Location: Abbey Springs Golf Course
Date/Time: Saturdays at Noon
Fee per session: $20 Resident / $25 Non-Resident
Take All 4: $60 Resident / $70 Non-Resident
Register

Become a better golfer in an affordable group class environment. Basic fundamentals will be stressed, with a challenge for each student at their own pace. A limited supply of clubs are available.

Class Topic	Date
The Key to a Better Golf Swing	April 20
Putting Fundamentals	April 27
Short Game	May 4
Playing the Game (Putting it Together)	May 11

Big Foot Youth Sports Organizations

* These youth sports organizations are affiliated with the Big Foot Recreation District and BFRD assists these organizations as are able. Ultimately these organizations operate independently from BFRD.


Big Foot Ball & Glove	Little Chiefs Basketball	Geneva Lakes United Soccer Club	Wolves Jr. Tackle Football & Cheer	Big Foot Attack Volleyball	Big Foot Wrestling Club