Northfield Park District

Participants engage in an up tempo game-like atmosphere where they develop team play and skill work. Games will be held at the end of every class, and popular shooting and dribbling games will be played each week to optimize player participation and fun. Drills and games are engineered to accommodate players of all skill levels, so join today and get ready to have fun!

The Lil Dribblers basketball program introduces the game of basketball in a safe, fun, and exciting environment. Our curriculum uses age-appropriate activities and games specifically designed to increase balance, body awareness, motor skills, hand eye coordination, listening skills and the ability to follow directions. Through engaging exercises and interactive play, your child will develop fundamental basketball skills while having a blast in a supportive environment.

This enrichment program provides participants the opportunity to learn and play floor hockey in a safe and fun environment. Players learn positions, stick handling and ball control in this fun, fast-paced class. In addition, players develop teamwork and sportsmanship while having fun competitive gameplay each week. Safety and having fun is a MUST when you step on the floor. Come ready to play!

Have your child’s first hockey experience be a blast! To ensure a safe environment, Pee Wee Floor Hockey players play with pillow polo sticks, which have a soft-cushion end. Participants learn the basics of the game, experience the thrills of being a hockey player, and gain confidence as they develop their skills on the floor.

/*-->*/ Players learn basic golf techniques including proper grip, stance and swing mechanics. Using safe equipment tailored to fit the age group, players learn proper swing and stance mechanics in a fun and entertaining environment.

Parents are an integral part of helping their tots develop basic sports movement and motor skills. Motor skill activities focus on hand/eye and hand/foot coordination. Sports equipment and instruction are provided to help guide your child through an introduction to organized sports. Parents or caregiver participation is required.

In this program, participants alternate each week between two sports. Players develop skills and fundamentals while experiencing game play in an instructional and exciting setting. (The two sports can change each session depending on preference.)

Children are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship.

This enrichment program features a new sport each week. Some of the sports taught and played include basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, and baseball. In addition, participants play many popular running and group games. Children have the opportunity to acquire new skills and develop confidence in games they have played in previous classes.

Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement based class will challenge your Ninja to maneuver over and under objects.