Programs

Acquaviva Winery (Age 21 & Up) 2 Feet Visit Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park, a beautiful estate vineyard known for its award-winning wines and Italian charm. The day includes a guided tour of the winery and a wine tasting, where you’ll learn about the winemaking process and sample a variety of wines. Afterward, enjoy time to relax and have lunch on your own at the winery’s Italian-inspired ristorante while taking in the scenic vineyard views. Fee includes Winery Tour and tasting, and transportation. Lunch is on your own. Registration deadline: July 13.

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Seussical The Musical St. James Theatre, Arlington Heights Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Seussical is fun for the whole family! Performers of all ages will be excited to portray the characters from the familiar Dr. Seuss fables. .

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Homegrown Harvest Series A hands-on, seasonal gardening series to help you grow more food with less guesswork—learn what to do, when to do it, and how to keep your garden thriving from summer through fall. Each series is led by Katie Shamis of VK Gardens. Katie is a sustainability, garden consultant and educator who helps gardeners grow abundant, organic food with practical, low-stress methods that fit into real life. Midseason Garden Tune-Up - Prune, Harvest & Keep It Growing Your garden is in full swing—now what? This casual ask-me-anything class covers what, when, how, and why to troubleshoot, prune, and harvest. Learn how to keep crops like tomatoes, herbs, and greens producing through summer. We’ll also dig into succession sowing so you always have something new growing. Bring your questions or photos for real-time advice. Leave armed with clear strategies for a healthier, more productive garden.

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This program takes the time to teach students the knowledge of rescue techniques, pool procedures, CPR, and First Aid. The skills learned in the Junior Lifeguard Program will stick with students and help them down the line in not just lifeguarding, but real-life scenarios. We strive to develop leadership skills in our junior lifeguards, which is why they receive hands-on experience shadowing a real lifeguard. It is our hope that students transition into lifeguards when they turn 15 years old and practice these skills even more. At the end of the program, the junior lifeguards get to participate in the Illinois Park and Recreation Association Lifeguard games.

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Students work toward development of the five core swimming competencies using age-appropriate learning activities. Learning is self-paced but challenging. Swimmers who are beginners up to those starting rotary breathing should sign up for Swim School.

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