Download January Programs for Children and Families

January Programs for Children and Families
Children’s Theatre Auditions
Attention, young performers: the Northbrook Theatre Children’s Company will hold auditions for Into the
Woods, Jr. on Sunday, January 5 from 12:30-5:30pm and Tuesday, January 7 from 4-7pm at the Northbrook
Theatre, 3323 Walters Avenue. Auditions are open to boys and girls in grades 6-10. Rehearsals begin on
January 14, and performances are in March. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call the Performing
Arts Office at 847·291·2367.
Indoor Golf Lessons
Kids can learn to play golf indoors on Sunday mornings with classes beginning on January 5 at Greenbriar Gym.
Children are grouped by age in the program, under the direction of Michael Wenzel, an Illinois PGA Junior Golf
Leader. Four-week sessions are offered on Sunday mornings with a focus on skills development and a low
student-to-coach ratio. Register online at nbparks.org or call 847·291·2351, ext. 3 for more information.
Youth Basketball Deadline
January 6 is the deadline for Youth Basketball Leagues with the Park District. Games are scheduled to start the
weekend of January 11. Each team will play a seven-game season with weekday games possible. Teams are
formed by grade, school and gender. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call 847·291·2995.
School’s Out Fun Trip
January 6 is the registration deadline for a School’s Out Fun trip to the Adler Planetarium on January 20. The
Northbrook Park District trip includes transportation, supervision and admission to all exhibits. Children should
bring a nut-free lunch and a drink and meet at the Leisure Center at 9am; extended care is available before
and after the trip. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call 847·291·2995.
Winter Skating Classes
The Winter Session of skating classes begins on Monday, January 6 at the Northbrook Sports Center. The
Northbrook Park District Skating School provides high-quality instruction for beginners through advanced
students with a multi-level class structure, based on standards developed by the Ice Skating Institute (ISI). For
more information, visit nbparks.org or call 847·291·2993.
Winter Carnival
The award-winning Winter Carnival from the Northbrook Park District returns to Meadowhill Park on
Saturday, January 11 from 11am-1:30pm with horse-drawn carriage rides, ice sculpture demonstrations, and a
dogsled demonstration. The free family event also offers games, a snowshoe obstacle course, decorated sled
contest, DJ music, bonfire with s’mores and hot chocolate. All ages are welcome. Reds Garden Center, Sunset
Foods, Sarpino’s Pizzeria and Koenig & Strey are event partners. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call
847·291·2995.
Swim Lessons and Open Swim
Indoor swimming lessons begin on January 12 at Glenbrook North High School. The Park District provides
group and private lessons on Sunday afternoons for ages 4-14, and family swim is available from 2:45-4:15pm.
For details, visit nbparks.org or call 847·291·2995.
Goodnight Moon the Musical
A musical version of Goodnight Moon, the children’s picture book, will open on January 18 at the Northbrook
Theatre. The simple bedtime story will be transformed into a 3-D wonderland with catchy songs, delightful
choreography, a colorful set and smile-inducing costumes. Performances are on Saturdays at 10am and 1pm
through February 22, presented by the Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences, the North Shore’s only
professional Equity theatre dedicated to the child and family audience. Tickets are $12, with discounts for
groups and Friday purchases at the Box Office. For more information, visit nbparks.org or call 847·291·2367.
Camp Signup Underway
The Northbrook Park District is accepting registration for 2014 Summer Camps and Workshops. The District
offers 10 weeks of enriching experiences for tots through teens. Most camps offer a discount for early
registration, and many offer a hot lunch program and extended care. Register early to save your place and
save money! Camp information is in the new Winter Guide, which is online at nbparks.org.
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