Office Hours:
 Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

(262) 275-2117

401 Devils Lane
Walworth, WI
53184

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Youth Programs


Arts & Crafts

Jr. Picassos
Grades 1 - 8
This popular class will cover different painting and drawing techniques. Make sure you have room on the fridge for all the art work that will be brought home! Register
Location
Day
Date
Time
Sharon
Mon
Feb 5-19
3:15-4:15 pm
BFHS
Tue
Feb 6-20
4:00-5:00 pm

Fun With Clay
Grades 1 - 8
Tuesdays: April 3 - 17
4:00 - 5:00 PM
BFHS E32
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Back by popular demand! Students will have a chance to pick from a number of different projects in this fun class.

 

Tree Climbing - Ages 7 - Adult
Location: House In the Wood, Delavan, WI
Date Time
Thurs, March 22 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Tues, May 1 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Wed. May 9 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Sun, May 13
(Mother's Day)		 Noon - 2:00 PM
$30 / session
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Tree climbing is a great way to spend time in nature, get exercise, and have fun! After a how-to and safety tutorial, climbers use ropes and harnesses to climb into the towering trees. Once you’re there, you can sit or stand on the branches, swing or hang upside down!

ARTrageous Fun with Brooke
Grades 1 - 8
Mondays: May 7 - 21
4:00 - 5:00 PM
BFHS E33
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This class includes everything from tie-dye, paper maché, weaving and more! Lots of crafts to bring home.

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Enrichment Classes

Feel the rush of laser tag without having to leave town because "The Siege" of Mukwonago is bringing all the laser tag equipment and structures to host a day of laser tag here at Big Foot! Sign up early because we will cut off registration when we reach our max of 50.
Deadline to register is January 27 at 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, February 7
12:00-3:00 pm at BFHS - East Gym
$15/Person - For grades 2-8
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Mad Scientist

  
Grades 1 - 8
Mondays: March 5 - 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
BFHS Room E32
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New experiments! This class will show you how to conduct easy science experiments that you can take home and show to the whole family.


Young Chef's Baking Class (Grades 1-8)
BFHS Room E35
Thursdays: March 7-21
4:00-5:15 pm
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Learn the basics of baking while preparing mini-meals, desserts and other tasty treats. Develop safe cooking techniques while learning how to measure, prepare, serve and cleanup. Take home your delicious treats to share with your friends and family. Children's cookbook included.

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Nerf Battle (Grades 1 - 8)

  
Location: BFHS Upper Gym
Tuesday March 6 4:00 - 5:00 pm
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We will have skill challenges where we'll will get to practice and compete in different aspects of Nerf Combat before the battle royalle. Each child MUST have eye protection to participate. Bring your own Nerf guns - we will provide the “ammo."

 

Babysitting 101 (Ages 10-14)
Instructor: Laurie Collins
BFHS Room E36
Saturday, March 10
Time: 9:00 - Noon
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In this course, your child will learn the basics of being a safe and responsible babysitter. Our instructor uses the Safekids 101 curriculum and each child will go home with a workbook, completion card and tote bag to start their business.

Youth Dance Lessons
Instructor: Jessica Blazekovic
Location: BFHS Studio Room
Fridays from April 20 - May 18
** New Dates: May 11 - June 8 **
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Pre-Ballet Ages 3-4 4:30 - 5:15 PM  
 
Get ready for ballet by learning the language, develop self-confidence and structure, and make friends. This coed class is designed to encourage an early love of dance!

Ballet & Tap		 Ages 5-11 5:15 - 6:15 PM  
 
Kids will enjoy expressing themselves through the art of dance in this coed, fun and interactive class. Dancers will enjoy learning ballet and tap terminology while having a blast! Tap shoes required. (available for purchase +$25)

Hip Hop Jazz		 Ages 7+ 6:15 - 7:15 PM  
 
Let’s get funky! This exciting class infuses the funky style of hip hop with the technical side of jazz. Students will learn the fundamentals of each style. Dance outside of the box and bring a bright personality to each movement!

Sharon Lego Clubs

  
Block Party for Toddlers 1st Tuesday of Month 10:00 - 11:00 AM
LEGO Club (K-8) 1st Monday of Month 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: Sharon Brigham Library - FREE!
Join Ms. Kendra for some fun with blocks and legos. These programs are once a month and free to participate!

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Sports Programs

Softball Pitching / Catching & Hitting Mini Camp
for Grades 1 - 8
Register w/ Coach Hummel BF Softball Coach
Coach Rabe - Pitching Coach
March 26, 27, & 28
Big Foot Main and Upper Gym
Session Time Fee
Pitching & Catching 9:00 - 9:45 AM $40
Hitting 10:00 - 10:45 AM $40
BOTH 9:00 - 10:45 AM $70

Become a better fast pitch softball player in 3 days! Each session will progress you to your next level. Tee shirt included.

Mini Chiefs Youth Basketball (Grades 1-3)

Instructor: Jeff Fenrick
Location: Fontana Elementary School
Saturdays: January 27 - March 3
9:00 - 10:00 am
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Join Jeff and the Varsity team and have fun while learning how to play basketball. The hour will be split between drills and playing the game.

Youth Hockey Program (Grades 1-8)

  
Instructor: Henrick Nor
Location: Rotary Park Ice Rink, Walworth
Mon, Tue & Wed: January 8 - 17
5:00-5:45 pm
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Grab your skates and learn introductory hockey skills. Skaters must bring their own equipment (skates, helmet, gloves, shin pads, knee pads, elbow pads). Program schedules are dependent upon ice and weather conditions. Registration includes a hockey jersey. For current ice conditions, please call the Recreation Office at (262) 275-2117.

Ice Skating (6 Years & Up)

  
Instructor: Beth Clark
Location: Rotary Park Ice Rink, Walworth
Mon, Tue & Wed: January 8 - 17
4:00 - 4:45 pm
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For all skill levels - join Beth and build a strong foundation of skating skills and techniques. Program schedules are dependent upon ice and weather conditions. Registration includes a hockey jersey. For current ice conditions, please call the Recreation Office at (262) 275-2117.
Big Foot Recreation District relies on community volunteers to maintain this Village rink for our youth programs. We are grateful for their assistance! If you would like to donate time or money earmarked for the rink, please contact the Recreation Office.

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Table Tennis (Grades 1-8)

  
BFHS Studio Room
Wednesdays, April 4 - 18
4:00 - 5:00 PM
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Table Tennis is a fun and easy game that anyone can play! This class will teach some strategy to the game and allow you to try it out and have some fun!

 

Youth Soccer (4-6 Years)
Instructor: Renee Perez & BFHS Soccer Players
Location: BFHS Practice Fields
Wednesdays: April 11 - May 9 (5 classes)
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Fee: $35/$50 [Res/Non Res]

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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. All participants will receive a T-shirt.

 

Girls Mini Attack Volleyball (Grades 1 - 4)
Instructor: Caitlin Dowden
Location: BFHS East Gym
5 Saturdays: April 21 - May 19
9:00 - 10:00 AM
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Join Caitlin and the BFHS volleyball team and have fun while learning the fundamentals of the sport. The hour will be split between drills and playing the game.

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Youth Golf


Due to the late April snow, all golf classes are pushed back one week.		 Instructor: Jack Shoger, P.G.A. Instructor
Location: Abbey Springs Golf Course
Date/Time: Saturdays at Noon
Fee per session: $20 Resident / $25 Non-Resident
Take All 4: $60 Resident / $70 Non-Resident
Register		 Abbey Springs
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.
Class Topic
Date
The Key to a Better Golf Swing
April 21 April 28
Putting Fundamentals
April 28 May 5
Short Game
May 5 May 12
Playing the Game (Putting it Together)
May 12 May 19

Big Foot Youth Sports Organizations
* These youth sports organizations are affiliated with the Big Foot Recreation District and BFRD assists these organizations as are able. Ultimately these organizations operate independently from BFRD.
Big Foot Ball & Glove Sharon Baseball & Softball Little Chiefs Basketball Geneva Lakes United Soccer Club Wolves Jr. Tackle Football & Cheer Big Foot Attack Volleyball Big Foot Wrestling Club

 

Youth Beginning Fencing
Owner/Instructor: Sabine Harmann
Location: Allez Fencing Group
31 N. Wisconsin St., Darien, WI
Learn the exhilarating sport of fencing. All equipment is provided. Bring: thin soled gym shoes, t-shirt, long workout pants and a water bottle.
Session
Ages 11-14
 Ages 6-10
Date
Time
1
Wed
 Thur
January 3 - 25
6:00 - 7:30 pm
2
Wed
 Thur
February 1 - 28
6:00 - 7:30 pm
3
 Wed Thur
March 1 - 28
6:00 - 7:30 pm
4
Wed
 Thur
April 4 - 26
6:00 - 7:30 pm
5 Wed Thur May 2 - 24
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Contact the Recreation Office if you are interested in registering

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Open Gym

Join us for organized games, socialization and some free time too! $3 Drop-in includes pizza & lemonade
 
Sharon School
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Jan 12, Feb 9, Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11
 
Big Foot HS - East Gym
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
March 27 & 29

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Big Foot Recreation District 401 Devils Lane, Walworth, WI 53184 / Phone: (262) 275-2117