Camps - Wilmette Park District

AQUATICS ANDLAKEFRONTCAMPSGillson Youth AquaticsGrade 4-8 [ 2015-16 SCHOOL YEAR ]Enjoy Gillson Park and beautiful Lake Michigan.This unique experience takes place at thesouth end of Gillson Park between the pierand the Wilmette Harbor. Sunny beach dayactivities include kayaking, Hobie Cat sailing,banana boat rides, stand up and paddleboards. During rough water days, campersand energetic counselors will boogie board atthe water’s edge or play games on the beachwhich include Newcomb, baseball, volleyballand kickball. On stormy weather days, campmoves indoors to the Lakeview Center forboard games, art, jewelry making and otherinside activities. Each session begins withlessons in water and boating safety. Instructionincludes proper fitting of a life jacket, introductorykayak instructions and how to safely ridethe banana boat and Hobie Catamarans. Allparticipants must be able to swim 50 feetbefore enrolling. Life jackets will be wornduring all water activities.This camp will meet on July 3.R–$254 / NR–$3303 weeks614001-01 M-F 10 am-Noon 6/15-7/3614001-02 M-F 12:30-2:30 pm 6/15-7/3614001-03 M-F 10 am-Noon 7/6-7/24614001-04 M-F 12:30-2:30 pm 7/6-7/24R–$170 / NR–$2202 weeks614001-05 M-F 10 am-Noon 7/27-8/7614001-06 M-F 12:30-2:30 pm 7/27-8/7R–$85 / NR–$1111 week614001-07 M-F 12:30-2:30 pm 8/10-8/14Group Sailing LessonsAge 9-15Sailing is a lifelong recreational activity and itis easy to learn! Best of all, SAILING IS FUN!Beginning students will learn the basics of sailingfrom how to rig a boat, basic safety on thewater, knots and sailing terms. Students willget out on Lake Michigan, learn boat handlingtechniques, tacking, capsizing and recovery.Intermediate classes are for those who havea solid knowledge of sailing. Intermediate studentswill polish their previously learned skillsand boat handling techniques. Sunfish boatsare used for instruction. A swimming test willbe given at the start of each session. Participantsmust be able to swim 50 feet. Allparticipants will wear lifejackets while on thewater. Classes will meet regardless of weatherand there are no make-up classes. Sailinginstructors reserve the right to move studentsto the appropriate level. Each class is limitedto 12 students. Each session consists of eightlessons. Sessions “05” and “10” begin ona Friday.R –$140 / NR–$1818 lessonsBEGINNING514001-01 M,W,F 12:30-2:30 pm 6/15-7/1514001-02 M,W,F 3-5 pm 6/15-7/1514001-03 M,W,F 9:30-11:30 am 7/6-7/22514001-04 M,W,F 3-5 pm 7/6-7/22514001-05 M,W,F 9:30-11:30 am 7/24-8/10514001-06 Tu,Th 12:30-2:30 pm 6/16-7/9514001-07 Tu,Th 3-5 pm 7/14-8/6INTERMEDIATE514001-08 M,W,F 9:30-11:30 am 6/15-7/1514001-09 M,W,F 12:30-2:30 pm 7/6-7/22514001-10 M,W,F 12:30-2:30 pm 7/24-8/10514001-11 Tu,Th 3-5 pm 6/16-7/9514001-12 Tu,Th 12:30-2:30 pm 7/14-8/6Private & Small GroupSailing LessonsAge 9 through AdultLearn to sail at a time that suits your schedule.Beginning students will learn the basics ofsailing from how to rig a boat, basic safety onthe water, knots and sailing terms. Studentswill get out on Lake Michigan, learn boathandling techniques, tacking, capsizing andrecovery. Intermediate sailors can expect togain more boat handling techniques. Privateand small group lessons are taught in four 60minute lessons—both on land and on water.All participants must be able to swim 50 feet.Consult the sailing supervisor if circumstancesrequire exception to this rule. Lessons canbe taught on Sunfish sailboats, Hobie Wavesor Hobie Getaways. Small group lessons canaccommodate up to three people. Lessonscan be taught after 5 p.m. on weekdays andall day on weekends. We will contact you toarrange lesson times and the boat type youprefer, or you may contact the Sailing Beachafter June 4 at 847/256-9662 to arrangelessons.PRIVATER –$216 / NR–$2714 lessons514002-01 M-Su 9 am-6 pm 6/15-8/9SMALL GROUP (up to 3 people)R –$378 / NR–$4744 lessons514003-01 M-Su 9 am-6 pm 6/15-8/914 www.wilmettepark.org :: Summer 2015 Camps :: • Kiddos Lunch :: • D-39 Enrichment Bussing :: •After Camp Recreation Bussing