Dupage Policy Journal

Family Enrichment Workshop

March 20 | Sunday | 2-3P | Cosley Zoo 

Cosley Zoo’s animals receive enrichment every day. Enrichment lets our animals make choices and exhibit natural behaviors such as climbing, hunting for food, and using their senses. In this workshop, your family will make enrichment activities for some of the zoo’s animals, and then we’ll head out into the zoo to see enrichment in action! Each of the monthly sessions is different, so join us all summer long. After the program, you’re welcome to stay and tour the zoo on your own at no additional charge. Register

Family Stem: Science of Flight

March 26 | Ages 6-17 | Saturday | 1-2P | Lincoln Marsh East Entrance

"How do birds fly?" is just one of the questions we will try to answer in this family-fun class. Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration

Distinguished Dixon

March 29 | Ages 18 & Over | Tuesday | 9A-4P | Dixon, IL

Why “distinguished” you ask? It’s hard to think of Dixon without associating the name of her most famous son, Ronald Wilson Reagan. The former President is well-known for calling Dixon his hometown, as he spent his formative years there attending its schools and working summers as a lifeguard at the Lowell Park Beach. Dixon was instrumental in forming the character of our 40th U.S. President. We plan to visit and tour his boyhood home and learn all about his beginnings. It’s also the home of the John Deere Historic Site. Hear the clang of the hammer. Feel the heat from the forge. Watch the iron melt and take shape. Stand in the spot where John Deere created the first commercially successful steel plow and relive the experience of this original blacksmith shop. Enjoy time for lunch at the Galena Steakhouse. Meal includes soup and salad, and a choice of 1) parmesan-crusted tilapia with five different cheeses, Italian herbs and seasoning, 2) smothered chicken breast topped with mushrooms, onion and mozzarella cheese or 3) chopped steak cooked to your liking. Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration 

iomimicry

March 31 | Ages 8-12 | Thursday | 2-2:45P | Cosley Zoo

Get inspired by nature as you learn about biomimicry! Have you ever wondered about how nature can help people? Biomimicry uses strategies found in nature to design solutions to human problems. By studying nature, we have learned how to create buildings that don’t need air conditioning, how to design high-speed trains, and how to create wetsuits that keep us warm in very cold water. Join us to learn more about how the animal world has inspired inventors! Register

Pickleball – Co-Ed Outdoor League

Ages 18 & over | April 5-May 24 | Tuesdays | Times Vary | Central Park

 Ages 18 & over | April 7-May 26 | Thursdays | Times Vary | Central Park

In this round robin style outdoor co-ed league each player will have a different partner for each game. Each league winner will be based on overall points during the duration of the league. Register by skill level. Instructor has the right to move players based on skill level.

– 2.0 to 2.5: Players have limited experience. Can sustain a short rally with players of equal ability. Basic ability to keep score.

– 3.0: Players are well versed in all the shots, scoring and basic doubles strategy. Players can execute all shots with some

success and some inconsistency.

– 3.5: Players can execute all the shots with consistency and directional control. Ball spin and low shot trajectories can still be inconsistent.

– 4.0 to 4.5: Players are considered advanced. Game is played at the non-volley zone. Communicates and moves well with a

partner. Understands strategy and can adjust style of play and game plan according to the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses and court position. Limited number of unforced errors.

There will be substitutes available, as needed.

2.0-3.0: Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration

3.5-4.5: Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration

Pickleball – Family Class

Ages 10 & over | April 11-May 16 | Mondays | 7:45-8:45P | Central Park

This new unique 6-week combined instructional class and league is designed to be enjoyed by everyone in the family! The first three weeks will be tips and drills for participants which end with practice games. The remaining weeks will run as a round robin style league. Participants must have played pickleball and have a true understanding of the game and its rules prior to registering. This is not for beginners. Beginner-Intermediate minimum skill level required. Please note: one child and one adult from the same household is required for registration. Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration

Pickleball – Youth Introduction

Ages 10-15 | April 11-May 16 | Mondays | 6-7:30P | Central Park

What’s the big dill? Pickleball is a fast growing, cross generational sport where kids can play with other kids, parents and even grandparents. How cool would it be to play in a tournament with your mother? Or to stand on the platform accepting a medal with your grandfather? Instructional pickleball is for those who’ve never played before or need a better understanding of the rules, scoring and overall play. Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration

Safety City Open Road

April 6-May 25 | Ages 3-6 | Wednesday | 5:30-7P | Toohey Park

Safety City is open to the public and supervised by qualified staff.  No drop-off permitted.

– Children with tricycles and helmets can ride safely free of charge with a parent or guardian present

– Tricyles are available to rent for $5

– Two-wheeled bikes, rollerblades and skateboards are not welcome

– All participants must bring their own helmet

– Only three-wheeled bikes

– Children must be supervised by parent/guardian in the premises

Peeps Reign Supreme

April 13 | Ages 18 & Over | Wednesday | 8:15A-6P | Racine, WI

Please hop along and join us on a fun-filled day to visit the 12th International Marshmallow PEEP art exhibit where PEEPS reign supreme. What is this you ask? Well, it’s an untraditional exhibition, now in its 12th year, showcasing art made from or inspired by fluffy, sugarcoated marshmallow PEEPS. This year’s exhibition features 138 entries demonstrating the talent of more than 170 artists from across the country. Come vote for your favorite! We will have brunch in a historic home followed by a personal tour of the 90+ greenhouses at Milaeger’s for shopping at this iconic mecca of décor. And don’t forget the sweet time of Easter, your craving will be satisfied with one final stop for a delicious sweet treat. This tour is the perfect day-cation for anyone looking to brush off the cobwebs of winter. Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration 

Men's 16" Softball League

May 16-August 15 | Ages 18 & Over | Mondays | 6:30-10:30P | Graf Park

Share your love of softball with 10 regular season games followed by a single-elimination tournament. An official game ball, scorebook and rule book is provided, and monetary awards will be given to regular season and tournament champions. Program fee is due in full at the time of registration.

Mobile Registration | Desktop Registration 

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