Spring 2012 Oak Lawn Park District Youth Programs

The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a Lil’ Horsemanship program for children ages 5 -7, and under 100 pounds. This program will teach pony lovers how to ride and care for a real live pony.  This 5-week program is held at Forest View Farms (16717 S. Lockwood, in Tinley Park). Register at the Oak View Center then call the stable at 708-560-0306, to arrange classes and bring your receipt to the first lesson. The next session will run March – May. Fee is $80.  For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.

The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a Horseback Riding program for children ages 8 and up. This program is designed to teach riders how to master the skill of horseback riding. Lessons will be offered in cooperation with the New Traditions Riding Academy at Palos Hills Riding Stables (10100 S. Kean Ave.). Times are arranged through the school. Riders must wear long pants, closed-toe shoes and safety helmets. Helmets are available for rental each week. Registration is required at the park district for the discounted rates. After registration is complete at the Oak Lawn Park District, call the riding school at 708-598-7718, to set up a lessons schedule and bring your receipt to the first lesson.  The next session will run March – May. Beginner lesson fee is $145 for 5 lessons and $290 for 10 lessons. Fee for Advanced lessons is $170 for 5 lessons and $340 for 10 lessons. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.

The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a Magic Workshop program for children ages 5- 12, on Monday, April 23rd, from 5:00 – 5:55 pm, at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). Participants will be delighted and amazed by Magician, Gary Kantor, who will teach age appropriate tricks.  All materials will be provided and each child will receive a magic kit to take home. Fee is $20 for residents and $22 for non-residents.  For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.

The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a Junior Chefs program for children, ages 5 – 10, who want to get creative in the kitchen and learn how to prepare tasty and fun foods.  Sessions run on Tuesdays from March 20th – May 1st, or on Thursdays from March 22nd – May 3rd. Both session times are 3:45 – 5:00 pm.  Programs will take place at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.). The registration fee is $54 for residents and $66 for non-residents. For more information, please contact Maura Kennedy at 708-857-2200, ext. 2605.

Play and have fun while learning. Les Rouges French program will introduce both parent and child, ages 5 – 10, to the French language. This class teaches colors, numbers, shapes, animals, the alphabet and much more. Classes will run on Saturdays from March 24th – May 26th, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th Street.  The registration fee for residents and non-residents is $115.  For more information, please contact Maura Kennedy at 708-857-2200, ext. 2605.

Spring registration is currently being accepted!  For more program information, please check out www.olparks.com and download the spring brochure to check out all the fun activities the Oak Lawn Park District has to offer!