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For Ages: 16 years and up
The Adult First Aid/CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid emergencies such as burns, cuts, scrapes, sudden illnesses, head, neck, back injuries, heat and cold emergencies and how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims about 12 years and older.
For Ages: 40 years & up
Brain Train! Stay sharp. ( Adrianne Gabel)- A simple workshop teasing a new program coming to the Park District. We will play and use our brains to get our neurons firing. The power to stay sharp is in your ability to have fun. Intrigued? Join us for a unique and unexpected workshop. Instructors: Adrianne Gabel…
For Ages: 12 years and up
We will teach you the techniques that will stop an attacker immediately. They are easy to learn and use, do not require constant practice years or years of training to master, and work regardless of your age, size, strength, speed, skill or physical ability. You'll work with a partner to learn the methods taught in class which include defenses against armed and unarmed attackers; single/multiple attackers; standing, sitting, and ground techniques; and rape defense/prevention. You'll learn to anticipate and avoid potentially dangerous situations and how to defend yourself from a physical attack including; grabs, punches, chokes, bear hugs, headlocks, kicks, knives, guns, and more from a much bigger and stronger attacker.
For Ages: 14 years and up
Give yourself the gift of relaxation this holiday season in a lovely setting at the lodge in Citizens Park. Enjoy 60-minutes of blissful poses and guided mediation, as your mind & body unwind. Find new energy through breath-work and deep stretches guaranteed to give you a more restful night’s sleep, ready to calmly take on the week ahead. Modifications given as needed, class is appropriate for all levels.
For Ages: 16 years & up
The Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age - adults (about 12 years and older) and pediatric (infants and children up to 12 years of age). Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate…
For Ages: 16 years & up
The American Red Cross Standard First Aid with CPR/AED- Adult and Child plus CPR- Infant course incorporates the updated 2016 ECC standards. It will help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac breathing and first aid emergencies. This combo course will teach skills that participants need to know to give immediate care to a suddenly…
For Ages: 4-5 & 55 years and up
The Barrington Park District is proud to offer our very first intergenerational program, Grand-Friends! Enjoy an hour each month spending time with your new special friend. Each month will be a new theme with books to read and projects to create. This program is designed to help young children further advance their socialization skills while…
For Ages: 4 - 5 years, and 55 years and up
BPD's First Intergenerational Program! The Barrington Park District is proud to offer our very first intergenerational program, Grand-Friends! Enjoy an hour each month spending time with your new special friend. Each month will be a new theme with books to read and projects to create. This program is designed to help young children further advance their socialization skills while learning to interact with people of all ages. For those of you 55 and older, whats better than spending time with little ones, helping to shape their world? Be a guiding light to their future!
For Ages: Adult
This is the perfect class for teachers or staff members who need to be certified but are on a budget. Based on your requirements, this group training class can be for Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED, First Aid or a Combo Class. Groups must have at least 6 participants and a maximum of 12. Each group will be given one training manual to take home, but everyone will receive access to free digital course materials.
For Ages: 18 years & up
Do you know what to do if your baby or grandchild was to choke or worse? You will learn: - How to give CPR to an infant -The signs of a choking infant -How to help a choking infant -How to help a choking infant -How to phone for help -How to answer a dispatcher's…
