Programs
4110413 / Computer Explorers
Explore gears using LEGO®, as we work to find out how gears help make the
world turn. We’ll make projects that crank, mesh, pump, push, pull, tug or
grind. All of which turn out to be very useful simple machines.
4110815 / Glitzy Girlz: End of Summer Luau Glam Night
Come join Glitzy Girlz staff (glitzygirlz.com) and head to Hawaii before school starts!
Our staff will be glamming up the girls with hair flower, make-up sparkle and pretty nail polish application complete with flower nail stickers. They will decorate a craft with paints, stencils and flower embellishments/jewels. They will also design a fun beaded bracelet with Hawaiian charms. Each participant will receive a take home outfit of a flower lei and a flowered Hawaiian skirt for photos at our Palm Tree Backdrop and props. The class ends with Maraca Freeze Dance and Limbo line! Come vacay with friends!
DROP OFF CLASS ONLY- No Parents- the younger ages must be independent
5110111 / Champion's Chess Corner
Designed for beginners with little to no chess experience. This program introduces you to the ultimate game of tactics and strategy at an energizing pace. Participants will develop critical thinking skills while having fun and staying fully engaged. These lessons surely leave you wanting more!
About the Mentor: International Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan became an IM at 16 and has a strong competitive record, including the British Junior Chess Championship (2001) and the U.S. National G/60 Chess Championship (2006). He leads many chess programs, inspiring players of all levels to grow and enjoy the game.
No Class: Nov 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
5110115 / Safe Sitter Babysitting
Sponsored by Safe Sitter, is sure to get your teen on the right track to become a babysitter. Participants will learn how to care for a choking infant or child, basic first aid, personal safety for the babysitter, injury prevention, how to care for children, preventing problem behavior, behavior management, ethics and babysitting as a business. Program includes a babysitting manual and a completion card. Participants should bring a baby-sized doll and lunch to class.
5110121 / Financial Classes
Dollars and Sense: Smart Money Skills for Kids
Ages: 8-11
Give your child a head start on their financial future! Through fun games and hands-on activities, students learn how money works in the real world. Understanding topics like savings, spending, debt, budgets, and interest will help students build a healthy relationship with money and start their journey toward a lifetime of financial literacy and independence! Taught by Financial Literacy for the Next Generation, a local business that is passionate about sharing financial literacy with students.
No Class Dates: October 20, 27, November 23 (Thanksgiving)
5110210 / Teen Adventure Day
Calling all teens! Get ready for a day packed with excitement, fun, and adventure at Gobbert's Farm. This trip offers a variety of thrilling activities that will create memories to last a lifetime. Whether you're navigating the corn maze, bouncing on jumping pads, or enjoying live entertainment, there's something for everyone! Don’t miss out on this incredible trip at Gobbert's Farm. Gather your friends, sign up now, and get ready for a day full of unforgettable moments! Be sure to bring extra money for lunch or other activities Gobbert's Farm has to offer!
Registration deadline: September 17th
5110211 / Teen Thrill Night at Scream Scene Haunted House
Get ready to face your fears at the spine-chilling Scream Scene Haunted House. This heart-pounding adventure is not for the faint of heart. Gather your friends and prepare for a night filled with spooky features and terrifying characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Don’t miss out on the ultimate thrill at Scream Scene Haunted House. Are you brave enough to face the fear in its eyes? Sign up now for a night of spine-tingling excitement and terrifying fun! Make sure to bring some extra money for a late dinner at Steak 'n Shake.
Registration Deadline: October 18th
5110213 / Teen Trip to Haunted House
Join us for a teen trip to Catacombs Haunted House, where terror lurks in every shadow and the screams echo underground. Dare to explore twisted tunnels, haunted halls, and face creatures that don’t belong in the daylight. Grab your crew, hold on tight, and prepare for a night you’ll never forget, if you make it out.! Make sure to bring some extra money for a late-night bite after the haunted house.
Registration Deadline: October 1st
5110214 / Teen Trip: The Ultimate Escape Room Challenge
Think you have what it takes to escape? Join us for a Escape Room Challenge. Teens, are you ready for the ultimate test of strategic thinking? Dive into an exhilarating escape room adventure where every riddle solved and clue uncovered brings you one step closer to freedom. Challenge yourself and your friends to think outside the box and work together to conquer the ultimate escape room challenge. Sign up now and get ready for an adventure that will test your wits and strengthen your teamwork!
Registration Deadline: October 27
5110402 / Code Advantage:3D Video Game Design
Ready to turn screen time into creative time? In this exciting, hands-on after-school class, young learners will step into the shoes of a real video game developer! Using Kodu Game Lab, a visual, kid-friendly 3D programming language designed by Microsoft, students will build, populate, and program their very own three-dimensional worlds. From crafting rolling hills and glowing oceans to coding a robotic hero to navigate mazes and battle custom enemies, your child will learn the fundamentals of coding using its highly intuitive, icon-based interface. Students will master essential computer science concepts like loops, variables, and if-then logic in this fun and engaging program.
5110404 / Coding: Basic Training
In this course we’ll learn to think like a computer, using a tablet and visual
block programming language created just for kids by MIT. Young learners will
work on thinking creatively, problem-solving and collaboration. Watch our
characters move, jump, dance and come to life.
5110405 / Youth Technology
We’ll become 21st century inventors as we let our imaginations turn everyday
objects into musical keyboards or computer controllers or... Prepare to stretch
your imaginations as you and your partner morph everyday objects around
you.
No class Nov 26
5110406 / Code Advantage: Dungeon's & Dragons
Hey there, brave adventurers and mighty wizards! Are you ready to begin the most epic quest of your lives? Together, we'll embark on a journey of discovery, friendship, and endless fun! In our Dungeons and Dragons adventures, we're not just playing games – we're shaping heroes, scholars, and creative minds! D&D engages the use of Critical Thinking and Logic; Math and Probabilities; Creativity; and Social and Language Skills! Let the dice roll and the magic unfold – your grand adventure awaits!
5110407 / Code Advantage:Lego Robotics
We use a hands-on approach to STEM discovery. Students learn valuable coding concepts while tapping into their imaginations to create and program robots. Step by step, we build for a variety of cool LEGO robots based around a motor and controller. Then, kids use a block based programming language to make their creation come to life! It’s educational, cool, and FUN!
5110408 / Code Advantage:Minecraft Code: Super MarioCraft
Step into a world where coding meets structured learning and creative problem-solving! In this Minecraft coding class, students will design and code their own Super Mario–inspired universe. Using JavaScript, they will build interactive levels within the Mushroom Kingdom, program character movements, develop game mechanics such as power-ups and obstacles, and create goal-based challenges. Throughout the course, students will strengthen critical thinking, computational thinking, problem-solving, and procedural understanding skills while applying core coding concepts in a hands-on environment. Ideal for students interested in game design, technology, and creativity, this class combines educational learning with an exciting adventure-based theme.
No Class on Nov 26
5110606 / School's Out Fun Club
Enjoy a fun-filled day off of school at the Park District’s School’s Out Fun Club! We do fun crazy crafts, sports, art, and much more. Please bring a nut-free lunch, snack, and drink.
5110720 / 4th and 5th Grade Night at the Pool
4th and 5th graders, grab your swimsuit, towel, and friends and head over to the Centennial Fitness Center for a private pool party! Pre-registration is required and no at-the-door registration will be accepted.
5110802 / Glitzy Girlz: Get Pampered Spa Glam Night
Come join Glitzy Girlz staff (www.glitzygirlz.com) and get pampered for the night with glam and spa!
Our staff will glam up participants with Clip in hair clips, hair sparkle, make-up and a Face Gem.
We will pamper with a pedicure and manicure teaching section and polish applications in colors and nail stickers.
Each participant designs a charm bracelet to take home and leaves with a “polished goodie bag.”
**DROP OFF CLASS** Parents are not allowed to stay in class due to space and activity
5110803 / Glitzy Girlz: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Slumber Night
Come join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) for a night of old-fashioned girls time fun!
Wear your fav stylish pajamas to this sleep-under complete with fun music & new friends.
Our staff will be running crafts, beads, nail station and dancing. Decorate a personalized overnight bag & beaded fun keychain complete with cool charms. Girls will get nails and toes polished and nail stickers.
End the night with some dancing to music favorites! Sign up with friends!
*DROP OFF CLASS** Parents are not allowed to stay in class due to space and activity
5110806 / Glitzy Girlz: Parent/Child: Holiday Gift Making Memories
Come join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) to attend our most treasured holiday gift class.
Each couple will be teaming up to make special hamd-made gifts for family & friends.
They will make and take home (3) personalized gifts consisting of crafts and a jewelry piece.
The gifts can be made for girls and boys of all ages and a large variety of a bead display.
Each couple will also get supplies to make Gift Bags, tags and tissue to conceal the holiday surprises! You MUST attend this most special memory of 2026 with your kids!
5110830 / Cooking with Sticky Fingers
Your kids can have a blast every week discovering how easy and fun it is to cook and gobble up tasty, healthy, American classics and globally-inspired Sticky Fingers Cooking recipes! Sticky Fingers Cooking offers young chefs the chance to explore exciting tastes and master culinary skills that kids can put to use in their family kitchens while nourishing their bodies and minds. We provide all of the tools, ingredients, and instruction needed to cook up a fun, delicious, and incredibly healthy after-school snack each week.
5151235 / Grinch Candy Cane Hunt
Step into Whoville for a mischievous holiday adventure!
Join us for a whimsical, Grinch-themed candy cane hunt filled with holiday cheer, giggles, and maybe a little Grinchy mischief! Hidden throughout the park or inside due to weather, candy canes of all shapes and sizes await discovery—but beware! The Grinch has snuck in and swapped some of them for silly surprises! Keep an eye out for the sneaky Grinch himself—he loves to stir up fun!