Teen & Adult Classes
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Homemade Salsa & Knife Skills
Learn from a master chef how to properly cut while making salsa and guacamole. In the class the chef will walk you through how to properly hold, cut, and use a knife. A free knife is included in the fee. Please bring an apron and container to class.
Instructor: Chef Davis
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Saturday/May 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Age: 18 & older
Min./Max: 5/12
Fee: $64.00 R & NR
Summer Master Chef
Come out and learn how to become a master chef with our experienced local chef. Participants will learn to make homemade spaghetti, meatballs, and a perfect dessert to take home. Please bring an apron and container to class.
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Saturday/June 19
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Age: 11 – 13 years
Min/Max: 5/12
Fee: $64.00 R & NR
Pitch, Hit & Run
Are you the next Jennie Finch? Tim Anderson? Javier Baez? Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run (PHR) is a FREE, one-day event for boys and girls ages 7-14. PHR is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball! Participants compete in either the Baseball Division or Softball Division and have the opportunity to advance through levels of competition leading up to the Finals where they will compete against participants from all over the country.
Location: Memorial Park
Day/Date: Saturday/July 17
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Age: 7 – 13 years
Fee: FREE
Sushi 101
Come out and learn how to make sushi like the pros. Chef Diane will walk you through different ways to make sushi. All ingredients are included. Please bring a container to class.
Instructor: Chef Diane
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Saturday/August 14
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Age: 16 & older
Min./Max: 5/12
Fee: $52.00 R & NR
Chicago Union Frisbee Clinic
Do you want to play a sport that is on the verge of Olympic competition? Ultimate Frisbee is a non-contact, action-packed sport played with a flying disc. This clinic is centered around Ultimate Frisbee, but most importantly it will get kids moving, all while having FUN! Various activities will include throwing accuracy games, and partner catching. Participants will learn:
● The basic rules and strategies of Ultimate
● How to throw a backhand and forehand
● Proper catching techniques
● Spirit of the Game
Location: ARC Indoor Turf Field
Day/Date: Saturday/May 22
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Age: 8 – 13 years
Min/Max: 6/10
Fee: $25.00 R & NR
Math Pickle
Come challenge your brain! This great new class offers a challenge to your brain in a fun way. Each class will offer new games, puzzles, and mini competitions while building the mind.
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Monday/June 7 - June 28
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Age: 11 – 13 years
Min/Max: 5/12
Fee: $32.00 R/$37.00 NR
Viva La Pasta!
Come and learn to make different kinds of homemade pasta. Chef Diane will also walk you through what you stuff, fill and sauce different pasta you make. Please bring a container to class.
Instructor: Chef Diane
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Saturday/June 19
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Age: 16 & older
Min./Max: 5/12
Fee: $52.00 R & NR
Cook2gether
Come out for a night of fun and romance. Couples will walk through how to make chicken gumbo and corn bread. Once the class is over the chef will instructed you with the proper instruction on how to cook your dinner at home. Please bring an apron and container to class.
Instructor: Chef Davis
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Saturday/July 31
Time: 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Age: 18 & older
Min./Max: 5/12
Fee: $94.00 R & NR per couple
Centerpiece Making
Learn how to make a summer centerpiece for your friends and family to enjoy at lunch, dinner, or even on a picnic. An instructor will walk you through how to create the perfect centerpiece. Please bring garden shears to class.
Location: ARC Prairie Room
Day/Date: Friday/August 20
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Age: 16 & older
Min./Max: 5/12
Fee: $46.00 R & NR
Lunch Club
Come out and enjoy lunch while meeting new friends and having fun with old ones. The Midlothian Park District holds monthly lunches at the new Athletic & Recreation Center. We will start the day with music and puzzles as we get ready for a delicious lunch provided by a local restaurant. Finish the day with BINGO and conversation. Bring a friend or two and enjoy the afternoon with the park district staff! Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
You must purchase your ticket at least one week before Luncheon. We will no longer sell tickets at the door!
Location: ARC Prairie/River Rooms
Time: Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
Lunch served at 11:00 a.m.
Age: 18 & older
Fee: $7.00 per person
Date
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
Restaurant
Plowman Catering
Kenootz
Hog Wild
Midlothian Cook Out