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.

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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

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Middle and High School students who are eager to learn all things about money…. Immerse your student in the world of savings, debt, budgets, credit, interest, investments and more. Our classes use real-world scenarios and hands-on, fun activities in order to light the fire for students to be financially literate...and set them up for a lifetime of success and independence! Taught by Financial Literacy for the Next Generation, a local business focused on preparing Middle and High School students for one of the most important chapters of their life: the financial chapter.

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Middle and High School students love Shark Tank and learning about the stock market! Our class introduces important concepts like how markets work, the importance of saving and investing early, diversification, and the language of Wall Street. We apply these skills using an online investment simulation game...a hands-on, fun activity that reinforces what they have learned. Your child will build positive money habits and be financially savvy...and begin their journey towards a financially independent future! Taught by Financial Literacy for the Next Generation, a local business focused on preparing Middle and High School students for one of the most important chapters of their life: the financial chapter.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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