Work up a sweat with friends during open gym! Open gym is available daily at Schaumburg Park District’s Community Recreation Center, Schaumburg Tennis Plus and Meineke Recreation Center. Volleyball is available at the Community Recreation Center and Meineke Recreation Center. Basketball is offered at the Community Recreation Center, Meineke Recreation Center and Schaumburg Tennis Plus.

Fitness passholders have free open gym privileges at the facilities included in their membership. All non-members and members using a facility not included in their membership must pay the daily fee.

For more information and schedules, visit www.parkfun.com.

Grab your helmet and bicycle for a ride through Schaumburg!

Translated from German to English, Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg means Bicycle Route Tour of Schaumburg.  This event will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from noon to 2:15 pm.  Each year the village invites all to come celebrate Schaumburg’s heritage and extensive bike route network with a seven mile ride.  Riders will begin the group tour at Blackwell Elementary School, 345 N. Walnut Lane, promptly at noon. The entire family will enjoy the one-hour police guided bike tour along Schaumburg bikeways. The bike ride will end at Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center with a picnic featuring a free hot dog or brat, chips, a drink and entertainment.

Bus transportation will be provided for participants and their bikes from the Village Plaza back to Blackwell Elementary School beginning at 1:45 p.m.

Pre-registration is not required. All riders must sign a liability waiver prior to departure. Beginners and riders with training wheels are not advised to participate.

A limited number of T-shirts will be available for $10 each.

This event is sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg, Schaumburg Park District and Alexian Brothers Health System.

For more information, call (847) 985-2141 or visit www.parkfun.com.

Try a new sport!

Schaumburg Golf Club offers a summer junior golf program for ages 5 to 12. Students learn at their own speed and are given maximum individual attention in developmental classes focusing on rules, etiquette, short game and full swing. Students are also taught the fundamentals of the golf swing including proper grip, body alignment and posture. The program is taught by the Schaumburg Golf Academy.

For more information, visit www.schaumburggolf.com.

Plan a healthy and active summer today.

Schaumburg Park District will offer full and half-day camps for children with a variety of interests and busy schedules at the District’s facilities and parks from June to August. Registration and the summer camp guide are available at parkfun.com.

Party like a sport star at Schaumburg Park District’s Sport Center! Have fun and be active at Sport Center birthday parties. Parties include one hour of sports and games or gymnastics, one hour in the party room and a party host to help with set-up, clean-up, activities and serving food. Food, cake and invitations are included. Sport Center parties are available for children 5 to 12 years old. Multiple party options are available.

For more information, call (847) 891-1266 or visit www.parkfun.com.

Stay fit this winter at The Water Works!

Schaumburg Park District’s indoor water park features three water slides, a rapid water channel, water playground, lap and diving pools , family changing room and swim lessons. Open swim is available daily.

For more information, call (847) 490-2505 or visit www.parkfun.com.

Bump! Set! Spike!

Private and semi-private youth volleyball lessons at Schaumburg Park District are available upon facility and instructor availability.  A one-hour private lesson is $45 for residents and $65 for non-residents. A one-hour semi-private lesson (2-3 people) is $25 per person for residents and $38 per person for non-residents.

To schedule a lesson, call (847) 891-1266.

Schaumburg Park District added a new feature called BCUZ Buzz to the seasonal program guide. The District supports efforts to exercise and eat healthy and hopes patrons like these friendly motivators. Sometimes, it’s all that’s needed to get off the couch and onto the elliptical machine or walking track! BCUZ Buzz was created to showcase the why behind the District’s healthy eating programs, athletic events, sports programs, fitness centers, personal training and other activities.

For more information, view the Schaumburg Park District’s program guide.

Experience the beauty of the winter landscape in a new way! Spring Valley offers snowshoe rentals beginning December 1. There must be at least four inches of snow on the ground before rentals will be made available. Rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis from 9AM until 3PM. All rentals must be returned by 4:30PM. Special youth group rates are available after 3PM on weekdays. No youth groups on weekends. To take snowshoes off-site, a deposit is required.

For more information, call (847) 985-2100 or visit www.parkfun.com.