Summer Preschool Programs

	Summer Preschool Programs	Updated 4/29/24 Summer 2024
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Crafts | Enrichment | Family Programs | Sports Camps

Craft Time

Slime Time!
Grades 4K - 8
Join us for ooey-gooey fun! We’ll be making crunchy slime! Each child will get to take home the slime they make at the end of class. *Note* This class listed in our "Winter/Spring" Program Guide.
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek

Location: Big Foot HS, E33

Date	Time	Fee
Mon., May 13	4:00 - 5:00 PM	$15

Grown-Up & Me Painting Class

Each grown-up/child pair will be supplied with painted acrylics and watercolor. Each of you will paint half the image in a joint effort to create a work of art
Instructor: Jennifer with A Glass of Art
Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location: BFHS Room E33 (Art Room)
$30 /painting / date


Golf Course June 22	Lightning Bugs July 27	Ocean & Palm Tree August 24

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 18 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM
Location:Duck Pond, Fontana
$8 per child

4th of July Pillow Making
Grades 4K - 8
Relax on your own handmade patriotic pillow while you watch Fireworks, attend a picnic, or just to relax. Each participant will make a travel size patriotic pillow. All supplies are provided. We’ll be hand sewing but experience is not necessary. For participants under the age of 9, please have an adult present to help. *Pillow design may vary.
Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek
Wednesday, June 26 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Duck Pond, Fontana (BFHS in case of rain)
$20 /pillow

Build a Stuffed Animal by the Lake
All Ages
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 seahorse, mermaid bear, shark, or Flounder, the wishing star that goes inside, birth certificate, stuffing, and a bag to bring them home in!
Registration Deadline: July 15

Instructor: Lynette Vyhnanek
Wednesday, July 24 from 5:00 - 5:45 PM
Location: Reid Park, Fontana
$25/kit - Advanced registration required.
One adult per child may join in on the fun

Enrichment

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 22 - 25 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Big Foot HS Science Wing
$40/person

2024 Vacation Bible School
PreK - 7th Grade
Age specific programs for a fun week. More details at https://www.glwestvbs.org

June 17 - 21 from 9:00 - Noon
Location: Faith Ev. Lutheran Church, 420 Read Street, Walworth
To register: https://www.glwestvbs.org

Sports Programs

Co-Ed Tee Ball & Coach Pitch
Tee Ball: Ages 4*-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.
*Parent Coaches are required for children 4 years old.
Coordinator: Dean Connley

Tuesdays & Thursdays: June 13 - July 11 (no 7/4) Deadline May 24
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 |

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.
Instructor: BFHS Coach Adam Westhauser

Mondays: June 12 - 24 (6 classes)
Location: BFHS Tennis Courts
Fee: $125/player

Age	Level	Time
5-6	Red Ball	8:00 - 9:00 AM
See "Summer Youth Programs" for other ages

Start Smart Sports Development
Ages 2 - 4
Start Smart is a national program offered through the National Alliance for Youth Sports. This is an introductory sports program that prepares children 3-5 years old for organized sports. Parents work with their child, the instructor, and other kids in a fun, non-threatening environment to learn the basic skills of throwing, catching, kicking and batting. Both parents and children should dress in attire ready to play!
Instructor: Dean Connley

Monday - Thursday, July 29 - Aug 1 from 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Location: Big Foot HS, East Gym
Fee: $40

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 15 - 18
Location: Big Foot HS, Soccer Field
Fee: $45

Age	Time
4 - 6	5:00 - 6:00 PM
7 - 9	6:00 - 7:00 PM

Pom And Cheer Drill Team
Grades K - 8
Come and cheer on the BFHS Football Team with the Big Foot Wolves! Learn cheers, jumps, sideline dances and an awesome half time routine. Our Drill Team will perform at two Varsity Football games. Each participant will receive a hair bow, and use of the Wolves team poms! This is a fundraiser for the BF Wolves Cheer Team.
Instructor: Trinity Tofel - Wolves Cheer Coach

Mon & Wed, Aug 26 - Sept 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM (no 9/2)
$65 / participant includes hair bow
Location: BFHS Field next to Tennis Courts
Games: Sept 13 at 7:00 PM & Sept 27 at 7:00 PM
Fee: $65, Includes Hair Bow