2025 Fall Youth Programs	Fall 2025 Updated 8/27/25
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Arts & Crafts

Slime Time! Grades 4k - 8 Join us for ooey-gooey fun! We’ll be making fluffy slime, crunchy slime and more. Each child will get to take home the slime they make at the end of class. Each class is different, please sign up for each class individually. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Location: Big Foot HS, E33 Date Time Main Project October 27 4:00 - 5:00 PM Witches Brew Slime December 15 4:00 - 5:00 PM Christmas Tree Slime

Build a Stuffed Zoo Animal in the Park Ages 2+ Watch your child’s eyes light up as you help them bring their adorable stuffed animal to life. Each child will receive a kit that includes their choice of a pig, lion, giraffe, or elephant, the wishing star that goes inside, birth certificate, stuffing, and a bag to bring them home in! Registration Deadline is September 24 Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Friday, October 3 4:00 - 4:45 PM Location: Duck Pond, Fontana Fee: $25/kit

Jr. Picassos! Grades 1 - 8 A perennial favorite, Jr. Picassos will bring out your child’s hidden talents by exploring various means of expression through painting, drawing, and sculpting. Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesdays: November 4 - 18 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E33

Mommy & Me Glow-in-the-Dark Bath Bombs Ages 7+ Moms, grab the kids and make these fun bath bombs with us, just in time for Halloween fun in the tub! Instructor: Vicky Hinchey Tuesday, October 22 $25 / family

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Enrichment Classes

LEGO Builders Grades 1 - 8 Each week starts with a pile of LEGOs and ends with a completed model. Models could include trucks, planes, boats, tractors, motorcycles and more. Start a new project each week. All projects stay with the instructor, but you will get a small kit on the last day to take home. Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesdays: October 7 - 21 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: BFHS Library Fee: $25 Resident / $30 Non-Resident

Safe@Home Ages 10-16 Parents, peace of mind is here! Students learn how to practice safe habits, prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek, Certified Safe Sitter® Instructor Monday, October 13 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E36

Esports Club Grades 3 - 8 Step into the world of Esports and have fun playing video games with your friends! We’ll be playing games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Rocket League & more. The high school Esports team will be there to help coach you and join in on the fun Instructor: Jill Connley, BFHS Esports Coach Thursdays, Oct 2 - Nov 13 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM (No 10/31) Location: BFHS Library - Esports Room

Halloween Baking & Decorating with Carly Ages 5 - 8 Join local Carly, a “Kids Baking Championship” contestant, for a fun-filled Halloween baking class! Young bakers will decorate festive cupcakes or cookies using beginner-friendly techniques. All supplies provided. Perfect for first-time bakers! Instructor: Carley Van Pelt Saturday, October 18 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot HS Foods Room $25 resident / $30 non-resident

Halloween Terrarium Grades 4k - 6 Make a cute air dry clay ghost and pumpkin to put in a Halloween terrarium! Min/Max: 8/20 Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E36 Fee: $25 / person

Junior Detectives Grades 4 - 8 Do you like to search for clues and solve puzzles? We’ll explore different techniques used to solve crimes including reading secret messages, matching fingerprints, and putting all of our clues together to catch the culprit! Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesday, October 28 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Front Entrance

Stop-Motion Movie Making Grades 1 - 8 The movie making class has a new twist! We are going to use stop-motion to create our very own movies using toys and action figures to bring our stories to life. Please bring your own device with the Stop Motion App installed. Contact the recreation office if you have questions or need a device. Instructor: Dean Connley Wednesdays: Nov 5 - 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Library

Cake Decorating with Carly Ages 9 - 15 Learn how to build and frost a full cake with Carly, an amateur kid baker and contestant on Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship (Season 13). In this hands-on class, bakers will explore frosting styles, piping tips, and creative decorating techniques. All supplies provided— just bring your imagination! Gluten-free cake available upon request. Instructor: Carley Van Pelt Saturday, November 15 8 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Big Foot HS Foods Room

Safesitter® Babysitting Course Ages 10 - 16 Safe Sitter® is the most recognized babysitter program in the nation. Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students will also learn child care from infants to pre-teens, including CPR and First aid. They will also develop business skills needed to start their own babysitting business. Bring a lunch.. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek, Certified Safe Sitter® Instructor Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E36

Frozen Disney Day Off - No School Day Grades 4K - 8 Everything you love about Frozen! We’ll craft a keepsake ornament, play winter related games in the gym, bake a frozen inspired treat, watch Frozen on the big screen and so much more! Pack a lunch and water bottle. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Monday, Dec 22 from 9:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Library $40 / child

Kids Professional Cookie Decorating Grades 3 - 8 Make fun decorated cookies! You will learn decorating techniques such as outlining, flooding, piping, and wet-on- wet techniques. Royal icing will be made in advance. Each set will include 4 cookies. Instructor: Kim Abell, owner Kim’s Custom Treats Location: BFHS E36 Saturday, December 6 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM Fee: $45/person

DNR Snowmobile Safety Course Ages 12+ If you were born on or after January 1st, 1985, you must successfully complete an approved Snowmobile Safety Course before riding on public lands. This onsite course requires attendance both days. Please pick up instruction book 2 weeks before class and read instruction booklet prior to class starting. Register online through the WI DNR. Call A-Plus Powersports and Trailer Sales @ 262-723-8822 to make sure booklets are in. Instructor: DANIEL KNOP Dates: TBA Location: A-Plus Powersports, 622 E. Court St., Elkhorn, 53121 Fee: TBA

Sports / Exercise / Recreation Programs

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. These organizations operate independently from BFRD.(*Flag Football is ran by BFRD) Big Foot Ball & Glove Big Foot Basketball Club (formerly Little Chiefs) Big Foot Rec Flag Football Geneva Lake United Soccer Club Wolves Jr. Tackle Football & Cheer Big Foot Attack Volleyball Big Foot Wrestling Club

Golf for Beginners - Level 2 Ages 7 - 12 This class is designed for beginner golfers who already took our intro program. Join us at the Big Foot Golf Range where we will work on grip, swing, rules of the game and etiquette. Please bring your own clubs if you have them. We will have clubs available if you do not own any yet. Instructor: Chris Wedell, USGA Golf Coach Saturdays: September 6 - 20 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot Golf Range Fee: $45

Tennis Lessons Ages 5 - 18 Get professional lessons which will make you a better player. Lessons will focus on groundstrokes, serves, and volleys with drills practiced on all strokes, forehands, backhands, volleys, approach shots, serves and more. Red Ball: is 75% slower than the standard tennis ball with a small court to promote success. Beginners learn the fundamentals while having a fun time. Orange Ball: is 50% slower than the yellow(regular) ball with a smaller size court. Proper strokes and technique will be learned in a fun game environment. Green Ball: is 25% slower ball than the yellow with a regulation size court. Players continue to develop good techniques and movement, and begin to implement game skills and strategy. Teen Tennis: For players who need more stroke refinement. Players will hit many balls and continue to learn the proper strokes and footwork necessary for productive match-play. Instructor: Coach Adam Westhauser, PTR Certified Tennis Professional Sundays: September 7 - October 12 (6 classes) Location: BFHS Tennis Courts Fee: $125/player Age Level Time 5-6 Red Ball 2:00 - 3:00 PM 7-9 Orange Ball 3:00 - 4:00 PM 10-12 Green Ball 4:00 - 5:00 PM 13-18 Teen Tennis 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Youth Soccer Ages 4 - 6 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. Instructor: BFHS Coach Keith Blakeman & BFHS Soccer Players Wednesdays: September 17 - Oct 15 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Soccer Field

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Youth Wrestling Club Grades K - 8 Come join in the excitement of wrestling. Learn the basics of wrestling, balance, flexibility, coordination, and even nutrition. Compete against children of the same age and skill level. All levels, from beginner to experienced are encouraged to participate. Instructor: Coach Jake Ries MANDATORY Parent Information Meeting/Sign Up TBA Grade Dates Days Time Kin. - 4th TBA Monday & Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45 PM 5th - 8th TBA Monday & Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM Please check the BF Wrestling Club page for more information 2025 Information Flyer will be distributed to elementary schools in November

Nerf Battle Grades 1 - 8 Each session we will have skill challenges where we'll will get to practice and compete in different aspects of Nerf Combat. Each child MUST have eye protection to participate. Bring your own Nerf guns - we will provide the “ammo." Instructor: Dean Connley Location: Big Foot Soccer Field or Upper Gym > Day Date Time Tuesday September 16 4:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday October 22 4:00 - 5:00 pm Thurs November 20 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Dodgeball League Grades 1 - 8 Duck, dip, dive & dodge! This is a non-stop hour of fun dodgeball games. We will be using the indoor “gatorskin” dodgeballs. Think you have what it takes to survive in this league? Join now! Coordinator: Dean Connley Tuesdays: December 2 - 16 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: BFHS Upper Gym Fee: $30

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Dance & Musical Theatre

Youth Dance Classes Mondays: November 10 - December 8 Location: Big Foot HS, Studio Room Dance Dress Code: Please check the list for attire/footwear you'll need for each level Instructor Lynette Vyhnanek 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. Parent/Tot 18 months - 36 months Mondays: 3:30 - 4:00 PM 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. Siblings who are able to walk must be registered if present. Fee: $40 / session Kiddie Movement Ages 3 - 6 Mondays: 4:00 - 4:45 PM Prepare for dance by learning the language, developing self-confidence and structure, and having fun! The beginning skills of movement and dance will be taught. Fee: $60 / session Dance Foundations Ages 7 - 11 Mondays: 4:45 - 5:30 PM This class will include ballet, jazz, and musical theater. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. Ballet barre and terminology is taught with the class. Fee: $60 / session

Holiday Dance & Music Recital Dance and Music will be coming together to put on a Holiday Recital. No pre-ordered costumes. Holiday wear can be purchased on your own. Parent/Tot does not perform in the recital. Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Auditorium

Musical Theatre Camp: Wizard of Oz A Theater Production Grades 1 - 8 Follow the yellow brick road in this exciting musical theatre class that ends with a full-scale production of The Wizard of Oz! Students will meet weekly to learn songs, scenes, and choreography, boosting confidence and creativity through performance. Led by professional teaching artists from The Children’s Theatre Co., this program gives each student the chance to audition for a role and take the stage with costumes, lights, and wireless microphones, providing every child with a true spotlight moment. Instructors: Children’s Theatre Camp Staff Update: Rehearsals: Saturdays: September 20 13 - November 8 from 10:00 - 12:30 PM New: Dress Rehersal: November 7 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM Performance: Saturday, November 8 at 12:30 PM Location: Big Foot Auditorium Fee: $250/person Entry Fee: $5 for performance

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Open Gym

TGIF Open Gym Grades 2 - 8 A Friday night filled with games, music, socialization, crafts, open gym, and so much more! We’ll provide pizza and lemonade for dinner as well. NEW WAIVERS ARE REQUIRED FOR FALL 2025 (link) Location: Sharon Community School Gym Date: Oct 3 & Nov 7 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Fee: $5/person

Fontana Fall Fun Fest Get in the Halloween spirit with this annual fundraiser that is fun for the whole family. Come in costume for tons of games, bouncy houses, raffles, silent auctions & dinner. This event is free to attend, games and activities require the purchase of tickets at the door. Thursday, October 23 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Fontana Elementary Fee:FREE (must purchase tickets for games)

Scouts

Brownie Scout Troop #8105 Third Grade Troop #8105 is a Brownie Girl Scout Troop for girls entering Third Grade for the 2025- 2026 school year. Meetings are held every other Wednesday starting September 24 from 6:00 -7:30 PM. Co-Leader: Lynette Vyhnanek Starting September 24 Meets: Every other Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Big Foot HS,Studio Room

Cub Scout Pack #237 Grades K - 5 Cub Scout Pack #237 provides ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together. Cub Scouts is for boys and girls entering grades K-5. Contact to join at any time! Cub Scout Master: Joe Vyhnanek Email: wbcubscoutpack237@gmail.com