2026 Fall Youth Programs	Fall 2026 Updated 8/21/26
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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. Each class is different, please sign up for each class individually. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Location: Big Foot HS, E33 Fee: $15/class Date Time Main Project October 19 4:00 - 5:00 PM Halloween Slime December 14 4:00 - 5:00 PM Christmas Slime

Monsters & Zombies Rock! (Painting) Grades 1- 6 Paint a cute monster and a zombie rock to put in your Fall garden! Instructor: Vicky Hinchey Thursday, October 22 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: BFHS E33 (Art Room) Fee: $15

Build a Friendly Monster Ages 2+ Watch your child’s eyes light up as you help them bring their adorable stuffed animal to life. Each child will receive a kit that includes their choice of a pig, lion, giraffe, or elephant, the wishing star that goes inside, birth certificate, stuffing, and a bag to bring them home in! Registration Deadline is October 18 Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Tuesday, October 27 4:00 - 4:45 PM Location: BFHS E33 Fee: $25/kit (take-home kits available)

Jr. Picassos! Grades 1 - 8 A perennial favorite, Jr. Picassos will bring out your child’s hidden talents by exploring various means of expression through painting, drawing, and sculpting. Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesdays: November 3 - 17 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E33 Fee: $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident

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Enrichment Classes

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 Tuesday - Thursday, September 15 - 17 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E33 $30

Learn & Play Spanish with Pilar No experience needed! In this 10-week session you’ll learn Spanish in the form of play. Students will be able to start to read and speak Spanish. Pilar has taught at the elementary and high school level. Instructor: Pilar Hobson Wednesdays: Sept 23 - Dec 2 (no 11/25) Location: Big Foot HS E28 Fee: $70/youth Ages Time 3 - 6 years 4:00 - 5:00 PM 7 - 12 years 5:00 - 6:00 PM

LEGO Builders Grades 1 - 8 Each week starts with a pile of LEGOs and ends with a completed model. Models could include trucks, planes, boats, tractors, motorcycles and more. Start a new project each week. All projects stay with the instructor, but you will get a small kit on the last day to take home. Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesdays: October 7 - 21 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: BFHS Library Fee: $25 Resident / $30 Non-Resident

Esports Club Grades 3 - 8 Step into the world of Esports and have fun playing video games with your friends! We’ll be playing games like Super Smash Bros, Mario Kart, Rocket League & more. The high school Esports team will be there to help coach you and join in on the fun Instructor: Jill Connley, BFHS Esports Coach Thursdays, Oct 8 - 29 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: BFHS Library - Esports Room

Drone Racing Demo Day Grades 5 - 8 Come to Demo Day and try it out! Learn the fundamentals of drones, including safety, aerodynamics and controls. Get hands-on experience with VR drone racing simulators to build skills before transitioning to real-world drone operation. This program will help develop STEM skills connected to physics, engineering and technology in a fun and motivating way! Min/Max: 4/12 Instructors: Annelise Gutierrez & Dean Connley Location: Big Foot HS, East Gym Friday, October 23 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM FREE! Advanced Registration Required

Junior Detectives Grades 4 - 8 Do you like to search for clues and solve puzzles? We’ll explore different techniques used to solve crimes including reading secret messages, matching fingerprints, and putting all of our clues together to catch the culprit! Instructor: Dean Connley Tuesday, October 27 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Front Entrance Fee: $15/ Resident | $20/Non-Resident

Chess Club Grades 1 - 8 Chess Club offers a safe, nurturing environment for kids to learn abstract concepts and compete with each other in a mental game. Chess teaches critical & abstract thinking, planning, logic and analysis. It improves the ability to concentrate and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Beginners are welcome! Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Wednesdays: Nov 4 - 18 from 4:30 - 5:30 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Room TBA Fee: $35 / child

Stop-Motion Movie Making Grades 1 - 8 The movie making class has a new twist! We are going to use stop-motion to create our very own movies using toys and action figures to bring our stories to life. Please bring your own device with the Stop Motion App installed. Contact the recreation office if you have questions or need a device. Instructor: Dean Connley Thursdays: Nov 5 - 19 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Library

Safe@Home Ages 9 - 14 Parents, peace of mind is here! Students learn how to practice safe habits, prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek, Certified Safe Sitter® Instructor Friday, November 13 from 4:00 - 5:30 PM Location: Big Foot HS, E36

Safesitter® Babysitting Course Ages 10 - 16 Safe Sitter® is the most recognized babysitter program in the nation. Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies. Students will also learn child care from infants to pre-teens, including CPR and First aid. They will also develop business skills needed to start their own babysitting business. Bring a lunch.. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek, Certified Safe Sitter® Instructor Saturday, November 7 Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM (w/o CPR Cert) | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with CPR Cert) Fee: $55/child, w/o CPR Cert | $125/child with CPR Cert Location: Big Foot HS, E36

Winter Break Day Camp Grades 4k - 6 Come join us for a day filled with fun! We will bake, craft, play games, watch a movie, visit the library, and so much more! Each day will be a little different. Join us for the day or for all 4 days! Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek Fee: $45/child/date Location: Big Foot HS December 21 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM December 22 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM December 28 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM December 29 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

DNR Snowmobile Safety Course Ages 12+ If you were born on or after January 1st, 1985, you must successfully complete an approved Snowmobile Safety Course before riding on public lands. This onsite course requires attendance both days. Please pick up instruction book 2 weeks before class and read instruction booklet prior to class starting. Register online through the WI DNR. Call A-Plus Powersports and Trailer Sales @ 262-723-8822 to make sure booklets are in. Instructor: DANIEL KNOP Dates: TBA Location: A-Plus Powersports, 622 E. Court St., Elkhorn, 53121 Fee: TBA

Sports / Exercise / Recreation Programs

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. These organizations operate independently from BFRD.(*Flag Football is ran by BFRD) Big Foot Rec Baseball & Softball Big Foot Rec Basketball Big Foot Rec Flag Football Geneva Lake United Soccer Club Wolves Jr. Tackle Football & Cheer Big Foot Attack Volleyball Big Foot Wrestling Club

Golf for Beginners Ages 7 - 12 Join us at the Big Foot Golf Range where we will work on grip, swing, rules of the game and etiquette. Please bring your own clubs if you have them. We will have clubs available if you do not own any yet.. Instructor: Chris Wedell, USGA Golf Coach Saturdays: September 5 - 19 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM Location: Big Foot Golf Range Fee: $50

Youth Pickleball Ages 8-14 Kids will learn the basics of this exciting, fast-paced sport while playing games, making friends, and staying active. Pickleball is easy to pick up, full of laughs, and perfect for building coordination, teamwork, and confidence. All skill levels are welcome — just bring your energy and get ready to have a blast! Coordinator: Nick Legnaioli Location: BFHS Tennis Courts Thursdays, Sept 10 - Oct 1 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Fee: $40

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: Coach Adam Westhauser, PTR Certified Tennis Professional Sundays: September 13 - October 18 (6 classes) Location: BFHS Tennis Courts Fee: $125/player Age Level Time 5-6 Red Ball 2:00 - 3:00 PM 7-9 Orange Ball 3:00 - 4:00 PM 10-12 Green Ball 4:00 - 5:00 PM 13-18 Teen Tennis 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Youth Soccer Ages 4 - 6 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 Wednesdays: September 16 - Oct 14 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Soccer Field Fee: $45 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

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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 Wednesday September 23 4:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday October 7 4:00 - 5:00 pm Wednesday October 21 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Golf for Beginners Ages 7 - 12 Disc Golf is a fun frisbee golf game that anyone can play! Join us as we enjoy the outdoors and learn the fundamentals of the game. We will be playing on the 9 hole course at Duck Pond in Fontana. Each week will start with some practice and drills and then end with a round of disc golf. No equipment needed but please bring your own discs if you have them. Instructors: Dean Connley & Nick Legnaioli Mondays: October 5 - 26 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: Duck Pond Pavilion Fee: $35

Dodgeball League Grades 1 - 8 Duck, dip, dive & dodge! This is a non-stop hour of fun dodgeball games. We will be using the indoor “gatorskin” dodgeballs. Think you have what it takes to survive in this league? Join now! Coordinator: Nick Legnaioli Tuesdays: October 20 - November 10 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM Location: BFHS Upper Gym Fee: $30

Youth Wrestling Club Grades K - 8 Come join in the excitement of wrestling. Learn the basics of wrestling, balance, flexibility, coordination, and even nutrition. Compete against children of the same age and skill level. All levels, from beginner to experienced are encouraged to participate. Instructor: Coach Jake Ries MANDATORY Parent Information Meeting/Sign Up TBA Grade Dates Days Time Kin. - 4th Dec 2 - Jan 22 Monday & Wednesday TBA 5th - 8th Dec 2 - Mar 20 Monday & Wednesday TBA Please check the BF Wrestling Club page for more information 2026 Information Flyer will be distributed to elementary schools in November

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Dance & Poms

Cheer & Pom Drill Team Grades K - 8 Come and cheer on the Big Foot High School Basketball Team! Learn a fun, upbeat dance for a half time performance and a few cheers. Each participant will receive a T-shirt and hair bow. Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek & Trinity Tofel (Wolves Cheer Coach) Practice: Monday & Wednesday, October 5 - 14 5:00 - 6:30 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Studio Room & Gyms Performance: October 16 at 7:00 PM $50 includes T-Shirt & Hair Bow

Youth Dance Classes Mondays: October 26 - December 7 Location: Big Foot HS, Studio Room Dance Dress Code: Please check the list for attire/footwear you'll need for each level Instructor Lynette Vyhnanek is trained in Ballet (minor pointe work), Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Lyrical, and Contemporary. Lynette has choreographed many solos, duos, and groups that hold First Place National Titles. Parent/Tot 18 months - 36 months Mondays: 3:30 - 4:00 PM Get ready to wiggle and move by learning to use your gross motor skills, following directions, making friends, and having fun! One adult per child is needed to participate. Siblings who are able to walk must be registered if present. Fee: $50 / person Kiddie Movement Ages 3 - 6 Mondays: 4:00 - 4:45 PM Prepare for dance by learning the language, developing self-confidence and structure, and having fun! The beginning skills of movement and dance will be taught. Fee: $75 / person Dance Foundations Ages 7 - 11 Mondays: 4:45 - 5:30 PM This class will include ballet, jazz, and musical theater. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz. Ballet barre and terminology is taught with the class. Fee: $75 / person

Holiday Dance & Music Recital Dance and Music will be coming together to put on a Holiday Recital. No pre-ordered costumes. Holiday wear can be purchased on your own. Parent/Tot does not perform in the recital. Friday, December 11 at 6:00 PM Location: Big Foot HS, Auditorium

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Open Gym

TGIF Open Gym Grades 2 - 8 A Friday night filled with games, music, socialization, crafts, open gym, and so much more! We’ll provide pizza and lemonade for dinner as well. NEW WAIVERS ARE REQUIRED FOR FALL 2026 (link) Location: Sharon Community School Gym Date: Oct 9 & Nov 6 Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM Fee: $5/person

Fontana Fall Fun Fest Get in the Halloween spirit with this annual fundraiser that is fun for the whole family. Come in costume for tons of games, bouncy houses, raffles, silent auctions & dinner. This event is free to attend, games and activities require the purchase of tickets at the door. Thursday, October 22 from 5:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Fontana Elementary Fee:FREE (must purchase tickets for games)

Scouts

Brownie Scout Troop #8105 Third Grade Troop #8105 is a Brownie Girl Scout Troop for girls entering Fourth Grade for the 2026- 2027 school year. Meetings are held every other Wednesday starting September 9 from 6:00 -7:30 PM. Co-Leader: Lynette Vyhnanek Starting September 24 Meets: Every other Wednesday from 6:00 - 7:30 PM Location: Big Foot HS,Studio Room

Cub Scout Pack #237 Grades K - 5 Cub Scout Pack #237 provides ready-made opportunities for your family to do fun things together. Cub Scouts is for boys and girls entering grades K-5. Contact to join at any time! Cub Scout Master: Joe Vyhnanek Email: wbcubscoutpack237@gmail.com