Golf, Frogs, Cheerleading and More!

There's always something going on at the Crystal Lake Park District. Be sure to register for the programs you're interested in, it's required!

Upcoming programs include:

• Wednesday, June 15
  Senior Golf Drop-In Special (Seniors), 9-9:45 a.m., every Wednesday beginning through July 27. Lippold Park Family Golf Center, Route 176, Crystal Lake. Drop-in for coffee, donuts provided by Dunkin Donuts. Medium bucket of balls and tips from our golf pros. Fee: $8
• Tuesday, June 14
  Concert in the Park (Crystal Lake Community Band) - Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive, FREE admission, concerts begin at 7 p.m. and last from 60-90 minutes. If inclement weather, concert will be held at Dole Mansion. Call (815) 459-7275 for inclement weather information.
• Thursday, June 16
  Hoppers at The Nature Center—Learn all about frogs and toads. Hands-on activities, games and a hike. Registration in advance required.

Register now for the following programs starting soon:

Learn to Swim with the Crystal Lake Park District—Red Cross certified Swim Lessons for ages 18 months and older. Pre-Lifeguard and Lifeguard Training for ages 11 and up. First session begins June 13.

Work on that Golf game at Lippold Park Family Golf Center. Group lessons for specialty skills or general golf skills for all ages, all abilities. Two 18-hole miniature golf courses and driving range available to hone your skills. Call (815) 477-5401 or stop by Lippold Park Family Golf Center, located on Route 176, just west of Route 14 in Crystal Lake.

First Session of Day Camp Begins June 13. Be sure to register for any two-week sessions of the Award Winning Young Explorers Summer Day Camp. Camp includes: field trips, swim lessons, arts & crafts and lots of fun.  Ages 5-16. Punch pass program available!

Big Weekend of Family Fun at Crystal Lake Main Beach, Friday, June 17-18. All events (except Movies in the Park) require registration in advance. Including Family Campout, Movies in the Park/Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Eating Contest, Kids Dog Show, Big Wheel Race. Call (815) 459-0680 for more information and registration deadlines.

Start training now for the Crystal Lake Park District Open Water Swim Race, Saturday, July 9, 7:30 a.m.. one-mile or two-mile race. Wetsuits options, swim caps provided. Contact Joe Davison, jdavison@crystallakeparks.org for more information. Online registration available at www.signmeup.com/774771 Sponsored by: Dolphin Swim Club, Chiro One Wellness Center, Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers, Sacred Ground Massage Therapy & Gifts, New Balance-Crystal Lake and Dunkin Donuts.

Learn to Geocache with The Nature Center. Geocaching for Families, Saturday, June 25, 10-11:30 am, Meet at The Nature Center. Register in advance.

Still time to register for summer tennis lessons and leagues with the Crystal Lake Park District. Available for all ages and ability levels.  Call The Racket Club 847-658-5688.  Membership at The Racket Club is not required to enroll in park district summer lessons and leagues.

Register now for Sports Camps for all ages, abilities and interests. Camps scheduled throughout the summer. Sports include: Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, Golf, Flag Football, Rock Climbing, Track and Field, General Fitness Training, Skateboarding, Lacrosse and Boxing.

Dance, Pom, and Cheerleading Classes and Camps. Class participants will have a chance to march in the Independence Day Parade.  Register now-classes begin next week.

Register now for Trips for Teens throughout the summer. Including: GameItUp, Paintball, Great America, Raging Waves Waterpark, Enchanted Castle Overnight Lock-In, Chicago Sky Women's Basketball Game, Surfing in New Buffalo Michigan, Comic Con Convention Trip, Overnight Teen Camping Trip, Cubs Game in Milwaukee

Season Beach Tags, Individual Beach Tags, Hound Town Key Cards, Boat Gate Key Cards on sale now at Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue. Call (815) 459-0680 for details.