South Elgin Parks and Recreation
Spring Holiday Egg Hunt: The South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Spring Holiday Egg Hunt at noon March 22.
The holiday wouldn't be the same without an old-fashioned egg hunt. Bring your baskets from home to fill up with eggs. The annual egg hunt will be held at Kenyon Woods, off Raymond Street in South Elgin. Parking is available at South Elgin High School.
The event is geared toward children from infant to 12 years old. There will be designated hunting areas for different age groups. Bring your cameras for pictures with the Bunny who will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Don't miss this free family event. They will be accepting donations to the local food pantry so bring your non-perishable food items to the event for a chance to win a spring gift basket.
Also, enjoy a special Breakfast with the Bunny at 9 a.m. March 22. The Bunny will arrive in the North Activity Room at the municipal annex, 1 W. State St. Each child will visit and take pictures with the Bunny. Join them for breakfast including scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and juice. Each participant must pre-purchase a ticket from village hall, 10 N. Water St. Registration per family of four is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. For details, call (847) 622-0003 or visit www.southelgin.com.
Peter Cottontail delivers goodies: The Easter Bunny will deliver a special basket to your house especially for you and stay for 10-15 minutes. Get your camera ready. Each basket will be filled with candy, goodies, and a stuffed animal for $25. Be sure to leave your light on for the Bunny! Due to the mode of transportation, only South Elgin residents can participate. Baskets will be delivered from 4 to 7 p.m. March 19-20. Registration will remain open until time slots are filled, so register now
Spring break camps: South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department has a week of trips, games, movies and other various activities planned for spring break. Each day includes morning and afternoon care, if needed, at an additional cost. The camps are for kids in kindergarten to sixth grade. Each camp is dropped off and picked up in the east room at the municipal annex building, 1 W. State St. The camps are as follows: Pump It Up on March 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch included; Woodview Lanes on March 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch included; Funway on March 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring a lunch; Sugar Grove Family Fun Center on March 27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., bring a lunch; and Safari Land on March 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., lunch included. Morning care is available from 7 to 9 a.m. for $5 per day and afternoon care is available from 4 to 6 p.m. for $6 per day. The registration deadline is March 17. There is a $20 late fee after that date.
Fun Friday: Leave mom and dad at home and come join the fun and exciting Pajama Party. Participants will partake in games and crafts related to the nights theme. Pick out your favorite and come join the fun. They will provide juice, snack and all of the entertainment. This program is for children, ages 3 to 10. This night out will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. March 21 in the East room at the municipal annex, 1 W. State St. The cost is $15 for residents and $17 for non-residents. The registration deadline is Friday.
School Days Off: If your kids have a day off, parks and recreation staff can entertain them. Each day includes morning and afternoon care, if needed, at an additional cost. The next program will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 21. The children will be going to Woodview Lanes and lunch is included. Drop off and pick-up is in the East room at the municipal annex, 1 W. State St. The cost is $40 for residents and $45 for non-residents. The cost for AM care is $5 a day and PM care is $6 a day. There is a minimum number of children for this program. If the minimum is not met, it will be canceled. The registration deadline is Friday.
Martial arts for children, age 4 to 7: This class, taught by the National Karate Schools, will introduce the children to karate and tae kwon do in a fun and age appropriate curriculum. Self-discipline, confidence, and listening skills are just a few of the qualities that will be instilled through this class. In addition, this class will cover "stranger danger" self-defense to help protect the children from child abductions. The beginner level will be held from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, beginning March 31 at the municipal annex, 1 W. State St. The intermediate level will be held from 5:35 to 6:05 p.m. Mondays beginning March 31 at the municipal annex. The cost of either class is $69 for residents and $75 for non-residents. The registration deadline is March 24.
Martial arts for children, age 4 to 7, and adult: This interactive class is a fun way for parents to bond with their children as they learn to do karate and tae kwon do together. Parents also will help their child learn safety and "stranger danger" self-defense to protect against child predators. This class will be held from 6:10 to 6:40 p.m. Mondays beginning March 31 at the municipal annex, 1 W. State St. The cost is $69 for residents and $75 for non-residents (per pair). The registration deadline is March 24.