Park District of Oak Park

e Park District of Oak Park is happy to host your next birthday party. We have a variety of packages, venues and activities for all ages. Parties Check availability and make your reservation online at www.pdop.org/birthdayparties If you're looking for a memorable birthday party experience for your child, the Park District of Oak Park has the perfect options! Our birthday party packages are bursting with activities for kids in a variety of locations that are fun, safe, and truly unique. We work closely with you on every detail of your party from start to finish ensuring you fantastic memories that will last a lifetime. Our party packages can accommodate 7-16 guests, depending on the chosen venue and package, and includes a party room with a party attendant specially trained to make your day special! From nature themes to a splashing good time in the pool to a cool party on the ice, we have packages for every age and interest. 6 SPORT FOR ALL PLAY FOR LIFE 2.6M fewer kids playing these sports alone in past 5 years. KIDS ARE LEAVING SPORTS SIGNIFICANT DECLINE IN PARTICIPATION AMONG 6-12 YEAR OLDS 2008 2013 BASKETBALL SOCCER 5.7 M 5.5 M 5.6 M 5.0 M -3.9% -10.7% BASEBALL 5.3 M 4.5 M -14.4% TRACK & FIELD 847 K 731 K -13.7% SOFTBALL 1.3 M 862 K -31.3% FOOTBALL 1.8 M 1.3 M -28.6% THE PROBLEM // THE NEEDS OF MOST CHILDREN ARE NOT BEING MET. Start with the need to be active: fewer than half of children ages 6 to 11 meet the U.S. Surgeon General's recommendation for engaging in at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week. 4 One way to address that deficit is through sport activity, especially team sports, as children often enjoy playing in groups. But fewer of them are doing so now than just a few years ago. The federal government does not track sports participation rates among preteens, but according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), which does, 40 percent of kids played team sports on a regular basis in 2013, down from 44.5 percent in 2008. Further, only 52.2 percent took part in those activities even once during the year, down from 58.6 percent. 5 With less participation, there's less movement. Fewer kids are active through sports. In 2013, less than one in three children ages 6 to 12 engaged in high-calorie-burning sport or fitness activities three times a week, according to SFIA. 6 9M ACTIVE KIDS 8.2M ACTIVE KIDS 2008 2013 ...AND ARE LESS PHYSICALLY ACTIVE THROUGH SPORTS -8.8% Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Gymnastics Party Pool Party Ice Skating Party cubhouse Party conservatory party Dance party

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