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. Please register for each class individually. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Location: Big Foot HS, E33 Date Time Fee Mon., May 22 4:00 - 5:15 PM $15

Jr. Picassos - In the Park! Grades 1 - 8 Get inspired as we take our art class to a beautiful outdoor setting. The Duck Pond Pavilion provides a scenic landscape with a prairie that twists and turns through the park. Jr. Picassos will bring out your child’s hidden talents by exploring various means of expression through painting, drawing, and sculpting. Instructor: Dean Connley July 24, 26, 28 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Duck Pond Pavilion, Fontana $30 Resident/ $35 Non-Resident

Beginner Lure Making Grades 2 - 8 This workshop will give you all the tools and parts you need to create your own fishing lures from scratch. Each week will focus on a different type of lure. From wooden glide baits to bucktails and jigs, all of these lures will be built by hand. Get ready to assemble, paint and customize real lures you can fish with! Instructor: Dean Connley June 19, 21, 23 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot HS, E28

Kite Workshop Ages 3-5 In this workshop participants will learn how to build their very own kite and get the chance to test it out in the sky! All materials are provided and participants take their kites home. Instructor: Dean Connley July 11 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Location: Duck Pond, Fontana

Dance & Music

Musical Theatre Camp: Encanto Grades 1 - 5 Treat your child to an amazing artistic experience with endless learning opportunities that encourage creativity, culture, communication, patience, and imagination. Come live with the Madrigal family in the charming mountain town of Encanto. Let the magic of Encanto charm you like every other child except Mirabel. Mirabel may not have been given any unique gifts, but she is the Madrigal’s last hope! Help Mirabel save her hometown of Encanto! Students will learn the basics of vocal technique, choreography, and acting while working together towards a production. This is an excellent way for young artists to develop talents and foster self-confidence while working on social skills and team building. Bring a snack, and water bottle each day to camp. Instructor: Children’s Theatre Camp Staff June 12 - 16 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Location: Big Foot Auditorium Fee: $250

"Disney" Camp Ages 4 - 10 Perfect for those who love EVERYTHING Disney! In this camp we will craft, dance, sing, cook, play, watch a movie on the big screen, and so much more! We may even have a surprise visit from a special guest. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a lunch Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Tuesday - Thursday, August 29-31 from 9:30 - 3:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, East Gym Fee: $150/ child

Cheer Clinic Grades K - 7 Come and cheer on the Big Foot High School Basketball Team! Learn cheers, jumps, sideline dances and an awesome half time routine. Our Drill Team will perform at multiple BFHS Basketball games. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, hair bow, and use of the BFHS team poms! Instructor: Trinity Tofel - Wolves Cheer Coach Tuesday, June 13 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM $20 / participant Location: BFHS Fields

 

Camps

Big Foot Day Camp June 12 - August 18 Day Camp: Ages 5 - 11 Sports & Activity Camp: Grades 3 - 5 Adventure Camp: Grades 6 - 8

Arts & Crafts Camp at Black Point Estates & Gardens Grades 3 - 7 Your kids will experience summer life at a historic lakefront cottage as they enjoy four days of fun art and craft activities through this interactive summer camp at Black Point Estate. Activities include sessions on water color painting, photography, gardening, and even a session on maritime underwater archaeology. Along with enjoying this beautiful setting, they will also get to explore the historic house museum’s many nooks and crannies not normally available to guests. Families are invited to join their campers on Thursday for an end-of- camp art exhibition! A mid-morning snack is included but campers will need to pack their own lunch. Max 15 Location: Black Point Estates, W4270 Southland Rd., Lake Geneva Days: Monday - Thursday Fee: $150 Session Date Time 3rd - 5th Grade June 26 - 29 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 6th - 8th Grade July 17 - 20 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 4th - 7th Grade August 7 - 10 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Vacation Bible School PreK - 8th Grade Age specific programs for a fun week. More details at https://communitychurchoffontana.org/ June 19 - 23 from 9:00 - Noon Location: Community Church of Fontana, 275 Kinzie Ave., Fontana To register: https://communitychurchoffontana.org/

Enrichment Classes

Kids Day: Free Fishing Ages 15 and Under Join the Lake Geneva Fishing Club for this free Annual Event. They will provide lunch, snacks, and beverages for kids up to age 15. Plenty of prizes for all kids while quantities last. You can bring your own fishing tackle, but the club will provide loaner fishing equipment and bait while supplies last. Club members will be available to teach fishing preparation and successful techniques, as well as assist with fishing and landing fish. Parents must attend. Information Flyer Host: Lake Geneva Fishing Club Members Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Big Foot Beach State Park FREE

Plants, Bugs, and Birds with Susan Ages 7+ Instructor: Susan Hughes - Master Gardener Good Bugs for your Garden Thursday, June 8 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Is it a good bug or a bad bug??? Learn to identify insects that keep your garden beautiful! We will explore the world of beneficial insects. Each participant will assemble a field guide to take home to help identify these creatures throughout the growing season. Fee: $15 Create a Bee Hotel Thursday, June 15 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Growing flowers rich in nectar, native wildflowers, flowering herbs all help these little creatures vital to our existence. Many of these plants are perennial and can be added to most gardens. Each participant will learn about the benefits of bees and our reliance on their existence and make a Bee Hotel! All supplies included. Fee: $15 The Monarch Story Thursday, June 29 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM How does that little egg on a milkweed plant end up as a beautiful butterfly? And how do they get to Mexico? Learn to identify the Monarch eggs and each stage of development while gaining an understanding of their existence and migration. Participants will assemble their own laminated field guide to help discover the wonders of the Monarch on their own nature adventures. Fee: $15 Herbs in Wisconsin Thursday, July 6 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Create an herb garden to suit your taste! Bring a cool container and select a few of our plants while learning of the benefits of eating herbs grown in your own space! Soil and selected herb plants provided. Fee: $20 Homegrown Tea Thursday, July 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM The traditional beverage of tea has been a mainstay in homes for thousands of years. Learn how easy it is to grow many plants that can be used to brew this favorite beverage! Each participant will participate in a hands on demonstration to make their own tea!. Fee: $15 Birdscaping Thursday, August 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Learn how to attract birds to your backyard garden! What to plant, what they need, removing invasive plants, providing shelter and keeping them safe. The importance of a snag! We will assemble a bird healthy cookbook to help our feathered friends through the winter months. Fee: $15

DIY Terrarium 3 - 5 years Create your own indoor garden you can hold in your hands! Terrariums are fun and simple to maintain so any gardener can enjoy them. All materials will be provided. Tuesday, June 13 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Location:Duck Pond, Fontana $8 per child

All About Venus Fly Traps! Grades 1 - 8 Explore the world of carnivorous plants and learn to grow your own venus fly trap! This hands on class will show you everything you need to know to take care of your very own carnivorous plant! Min/Max: 5/20 Registration Deadline is June 8. Thursday, June 15 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location:BFHS Greenhouse $30 per child

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Rocketry Class Grades 5 - 8 Build your rocket and blast it off! These are REAL rockets, not water rockets. In this class, participants will build a small rocket using tubes, engines, fins, cones and parachutes. Class will consist of two build days and a launch day. Instructor: Dean Connley June 19, 21, 23 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot HS, E33 $30

Bike Tune-Up 101 All Ages Bring your bicycle and learn the basics to keeping your bike riding smooth all summer! Topics covered will include tire/ tube replacement, brake adjustments, chain repair and regular maintenance. This is a great way to start the riding season! Bring money in case you want to ride with the group to grab ice cream after the clinic. *Children under 10 must have a parent present. Instructor: Chris Wedell, Oh Wheelie Mobile Bike Service Monday, July 25 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM Location: Big Foot Golf Range, 689 Hwy 67, Walworth Fee: $10/person | $20 /family

Birdhouse Workshop Grades 2 - 8 Build your own birdhouse from scratch! In this workshop participants will learn how to build their very own Birdhouse using basic tools and hardware Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesday, August 8 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot HS, E14 (Woods Shop) Fee: $20

AgriScience Camp 4 - 8 years Explore the wonderful world of agriculture! The Agriscience department and the Big Foot FFA will offer a fun-filled educational adventure. Our adventure could take children horseback riding (miniature horses), on farm tours, learning about animal safety and maybe even an exploration of nontraditional agriculture. Instructor: Lisa Konkel & FFA Members July 17 - 20 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot HS Science Wing $40/person

Nature Hike & Craft Ages 6+ Lace up your hiking boots and join us for a fun hike through Kishwauketoe! Stop by the pavilion after the hike to create a fun craft. Dress for the weather! Leader: Dean Connley Location: Kishwauketoe, Williams Bay Date Time Craft June 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM Butterfly Pal July 27 10:00 - 11:00 AM Nature Wind Chime August 23 10:00 - 11:00 AM Peanut Butter Bird Feeder

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 Upper Gym Day Date Time Thursday June 22 1:00 - 2:00 PM Thursday July 13 1:00 - 2:00 PM Thursday August 17 1:00 - 2:00 PM

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Sports Programs & Camps

Co-Ed Tee Ball & Coach Pitch Tee Ball: Ages 5-6; Coach Pitch: Ages 6-8 Players must provide their own glove. Every player will experience every position throughout the 6 weeks and every player bats every inning. T-Ball focuses on the basics of throwing, catching, hitting, base running and positions. Coach Pitch starts off with the basics, then works on more advanced fundamentals of the game, such as outfield relay throws, when to stretch a base hit into a double and directional hitting. Coordinator: Dean Connley Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 13 - July 13 (no 7/4) Deadline May 25 6:00 - 7:00 PM Location: BFHS Quadplex Fee: $50/player includes team shirt & hat Coach Pitch Rules| Tee Ball Rules | Field Map | Coach Application Form or PDF | Sponsorship |

Archery Ages 8+ Enjoy the thrill of getting a bullseye! This fun and challenging sport is open to all 8 years and up (including adults). After understanding safety and the basics, hone your skills to become a better archer.. Instructors: Dean Connley & Chuck Thiesenhusen Spring Class May 9, 10, 11 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM May Class Register Here Summer session: July 10, 12, 14 from 9:00 - 10:00M July Class Register Here Location: Big Foot HS, Practice Fields Fee: $30 Resident / $40 Non-Resident

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: BFHS Coach Adam Westhauser Mondays: June 12 - July 24 (no 7/3) Location: BFHS Tennis Courts Fee: $120/player Age Level Time 5-6 Red Ball 8:00 - 9:00 AM 7-9 Orange Ball 9:00 - 10:00 AM 10-12 Green Ball 10:00 - 11:00 AM 13-18 Teen Tennis 11:00 AM - Noon

Golf Lessons Ages 5 - 18 Become a better golfer in an affordable group class environment. Basic fundamentals will be stressed, with a challenge for each student at their own pace. A limited supply of clubs are available. Instructor: Jack Shoger, PGA Instructor Spring Session May 6 - May 27 12:00 - 1:00 PM Spring Registration Link Session 1 June 10 - July 1 12:00 - 1:00 PM Summer Registration Link Session 2 July 15 - August 5 12:00 - 1:00 PM Summer Registration Link Location: Abbey Springs Golf Course Fee: $60 Resident / $70 Non-Resident

Youth Wrestling Camp Grades K-8 Learn the basics of wrestling, balance, flexibility, coordinations and nutrition. For the advanced wrestler, complex maneuvers will be covered. Instructor: Tyler Heck and Jake Ries July 24 - 27 from 9:00 - 10:30 AM Location: Big Foot HS, Upper Gym Fee: $45

Youth Soccer Camp Ages 4 - 9 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 Monday - Thursday, July 17 - 20 Location: Big Foot HS, Soccer Field Fee: $45 Age Time 4 - 6 5:00 - 6:00 PM 7 - 9 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Challenger International Soccer Camp Ages 7 - 13 Simply put, amazing coaches, awesome accents, innovative practices and a unique cultural twist combine for a one of-a-kind camp experience! Camp includes a FREE ball and t-shirt. Register through Challenger Sports Sign up before May 26 for a free jersey! June 26 - 30 from 9:00 AM - Noon Location: Big Foot HS, Soccer Fields Fee: $180

Nike Soccer Camp Ages 6 - 16 Join us for Nike® Soccer Camp at Big Foot with Kyle Jones, former head coach of Manchester College in his native England. This camp is designed for players of all abilities to develop and refine skills and techniques. This is an amazing opportunity for any player to learn from a top coaching professional, have fun, and train in a competitive setting! This soccer camp brings the best skill development methods from Brazil, Holland, England, and Spain. T-shirt is included. Please bring a sack lunch. Register through US Sports Camps Instructor: Kyle Jones, Director of IL Skill Schools July 11 - 15 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Soccer Fields Fee: $415

Youth Volleyball Camp Grades 2 - 8 Take your volleyball skills to the next level. Skills and drills and combined with fun and excitement! Instructor: BFHS Coach Chad Roehl and the BFHS Staff Monday - Friday, July 17 - 21 Location: Big Foot HS East Gym Fee: $50 Grade Time 2 - 5 8:00 - 9:00 AM 6 - 8 11:30 - 1:00 PM

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Strength & Fitness

Chiefs Agility Strength Speed Grades 6 - 12 Start to learn the basic techniques of speed and strength training. You will be introduced to proper running, lifting, and spotting techniques that will help develop the total athlete. In addition there is sport specific training to give you More Information & Sport Specific Training Instructor: BFHS Athletic Coaches Monday - Thursday: June 6 - July 13 (no July 3-4) Location: BFHS Fitness Center Fee: $20 - advanced registration required  Grade  Time  Grade 9 - 12 Females  7:00-8:30 AM  Grade 9 - 12 Males  8:30-10:00 AM  Grade 6 - 8 Co-ed  8:45-10:00 AM

Incoming Freshman's Guide to the Gym Want to use the fitness center the summer before your Freshman year? Join our Big Foot HS coaches in a hands on introduction on how to properly use the equipment to ensure your safety and well-being. This class is required for any incoming Freshmen looking to use the facilities. $10 includes your membership card. Instructor: Alison Krick Tuesday, June 6 10:00 - 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 20 10:00 - 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 11 10:00 - 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 8 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Youth Running Club Grades 4 - 8 This long distance running group welcomes all abilities and paces! Let’s hit the roads and run! We’ll discuss how running is a great life long sport mentally and physically. All runners will need proper running attire including shoes. Please bring a water bottle. Instructor: Carlie Blackman, Semper Running Director Monday - Thursday: July 17 - August 3 Location: BFHS East Entrance Fee: $10 / child - includes a tee shirt  Grade  Time 4th - 5th Grade 8:30 - 9:30 AM 6th - 8th Grade 9:30 - 10:30 AM

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