Youth Variety

YOUTH VARIETY Youth Variety

• Performing Arts • Nature

Music Together: Family Classes

Ages 1-5 w/parent

You and your child can make beautiful music together! Enjoy an eight-week session with an experienced instructor guiding you and your child(ren) as you sing, dance, move, laugh, play instruments and more! Through music and play, children will practice large and small motor skills, develop emotional, social and classroom skills, and expand their verbal and cognitive skills. Please note: each session introduces a new song collection. Tuition includes a CD and digital download of the music we use in class, an illustrated songbook, and the Music Together newsletter. Instructor: Music Together Staff

I Speak Spanish

Ages 3-6

Expand your child’s world! Introduce your child to the Spanish language in this Spanish immersion class developed especially for very young learners. Children will be immersed in the Spanish language through fun and educational activities and music. New material will be covered each session! Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.

Vamonos Spanish Kids Club

Ages 6-10

Learning a second language can open a world of possibilities for your child. In this class, students will embark on their Spanish language journey, learning conversational Spanish and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive, engaging, and fun activities. New and exciting material each session! Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.

Cupcake Decorating for Older Kids and Teens

Ages 9-14

Learn some beginner decorating skills using buttercream frosting and a variety of piping tips. Each participant will decorate 4 cupcakes to take home. All materials are provided for you. Instructor: Lori Smerz

Spring Rolls & Dipping Sauce (Parent/ Child Class)

Ages 9+ with Parent

Learn the steps to making this popular Asian appetizer and the accompanying sauce. This also is a good class to hone your knife-cutting skills. You will have plenty to take home with you, so bring a take-home container with you. Instructor: Lori Smerz

Horsemanship for Kids

Ages 10-17

Dunham Woods Farm is a superior equestrian facility dedicated to providing the best lesson and horse care instruction available for over 50 years. You will explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. Make-up class held at the end of the six weeks. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Must have an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet to ride. Visit www.DunhamWoodsFarm.com for more information.

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Checkmate Chess

Ages 5-12

Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions

STEAM

Ages 5-11

This exciting new program from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary! Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions

Smart Start

Grades K-3

Learn how to draw an array of creatures, from fish to dolphins to farm animals to deep-sea divers! Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold…create! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience necessary. Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions

Double the FUN Drawing – Young Rembrandts

Ages 5-12

Here’s an exciting experience for your imaginative child. We explore all the basics of visual arts in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. Basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several different projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills.

Magic Class

Ages 5-12

Children are guaranteed to have fun as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, kids will discover they are quick to learn and easy to perform. Note: All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate. New tricks are taught each session, so you can sign up again.

Magic the Gathering

Ages 8-13

Played by over 20 million people worldwide, Magic the Gathering is a tabletop card game where players purchase or build their own collection of monsters, creatures and wizards to battle against each other in a game of fantasy, strategy and skill. Join the crew at The Gaming Goat to learn how to play this addictive classic card game or bring your own deck from home and test your skills against other players. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat Staff

Pokemon Card Game Club

Ages 6-12

Battle it out with the best Pokémon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best trainer there ever was! The Pokémon Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe and lets you “battle” other collectors in a turn-based game of strategy, skill and just a little bit of luck. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat Staff

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

Ages 6-12

New to the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Here’s the perfect place to start. Take a closer look at this legendary fantasy role-playing game and find out why millions of players worldwide have stepped into the boots of mighty heroes (and some sneaky anti-heroes) to create their own adventures! Gather your friends and set out on a quest unlike any that has ever been told before! Instructor: Gaming Goat Staff

NEW!

Whack a Worry! Life Coaching for Kids

Ages 6-12

As the demands of the school year begin to lessen, spring is a great time to work on calming our worries. Anxiety in children continues to be on the rise and is considered one of America’s TOP health problems. Through funny and elaborate dramatizations, kids will garner 15 strategic tools to use after they depart this workshop to whack their worries on the spot. All attendees will be offered a stress-free related souvenir or treat. This is a drop-off-your-child class. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

School’s Out for Summer Slime

Ages 6-12

School is almost out for summer! We are celebrating with the ultimate sensory experience. Have the slime of your life creating seasonal slime. Our creations will pop like fireworks, smell like summer, and be textured to remind kids of the beach. Every participant will go home with the slime they made. Kids must be able to follow directions well. This is a drop-off-your-child class. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc.

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page

Double Fun Drawing 281908-1A Ages 5-12 Sa 04/09-04/23 10:00A-12:00P The Lodge at Laurelwood $107 42 Double Fun Drawing 281908-1B Ages 5-12 Sa 05/07-05/21 10:00A-12:00P The Lodge at Laurelwood $107 42 Checkmate Chess 282001-1A Ages 5-12 Sa 04/09-04/30 10:00-11:30A Studio 7 $103 42 STEAM 282094-1A Ages 5-11 Sa 05/07-05/28 10:00-11:30A Studio 7 $126 42 Smart Start Art 281034-1A Grades K-3 Sa 04/09-05/14 9:00-10:00A Studio 7 $109 42 Horsmanship for Kids 282010-1A Ages 10-17 Sa 04/02-05/07 1:30-2:30P Dunham Woods $188

Magic Class Music Together: Family Class 282003-1A Ages 5-12 Tu 04/19 5:00-5:55P PCC $21 43 255807-1A Ages 1-5 w/parent W 04/06-05/25 9:30-10:15A SCC $185 41

Cupcake Decorating 255802-1A Ages 9-14 Sa 04/09 9:30-11:30A Caterer’s Kitchen $22 41

Spring Rolls & Dipping Sauce 282105-1A Ages 9+ w/parent Sa 05/07 4:30-6:00P Caterer’s Kitchen $40 per parent/ child $72 - 2nd child fee 41

I Speak Spanish 255809-1A Ages 3-6 M 04/04-04/25 4:45-5:30P SCC $65 41 I Speak Spanish 255809-1B Ages 3-6 M 05/02-05/23 4:45-5:30P SCC $65 41 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 282031-1A Ages 6-10 M 04/04-04/25 5:45-6:30P SCC $65 41 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 282031-1B Ages 6-10 M 05/02-05/23 5:45-6:30P SCC $65 41 Music Together: Family Class 255807-1B Ages 1-5 w/parent W 04/06-05/25 10:30-11:15A SCC $185 41 Magic the Gathering Game Night 282081-1A Ages 8-13 F 04/08 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $5 43 Magic the Gathering Game Night 282081-1B Ages 8-13 F 05/13 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $5 43 Pokémon Card Game Club 282048-1A Ages 6-12 Sa 04/16 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $5 43 Pokémon Card Game Club 282048-1B Ages 6-12 Sa 05/14 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $5 43 Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 282082-1A Ages 6-12 Su 04/10 1:00-5:00P SCC $15 43 Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 282082-1B Ages 6-12 Su 05/15 1:00-5:00P SCC $15 43 Whack a Worry! Life Coaching for Kids 282023-1A Ages 6-12 W 04/27 6:00-7:00P PCC $27 44 School’s Out for Summer Slime 282072-1A Ages 6-12 Tu 05/24 6:00-7:00P SCC $27 44

No class on 04/15 and 05/30.

Performing Arts

Broadway Programs

Explore the world of musical theatre through developmentally appropriate, age-based instruction in singing, acting and dancing through songs and scenes from a musical! Building ensemble and technique in character work, voice, stylized movement, and storytelling will culminate with a cabaret-style showcase for friends and family. All Broadway programs include a T-shirt.

Broadway Minis

Ages 4-6

Session 1: “Jungle Book” Session 2: “Madagascar”

Broadway Kids

Ages 7-11

Session 1: “Jungle Book” Session 2: “Madagascar”

Broadway Players

Ages 12+

Session 1: “School of Rock” Session 2: “Les Miserables”

ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals

Grades K-3

Recommended for new or beginning acting students who want to participate in the next play or musical, Beginning Acting covers the fundamentals of acting through sensory, observation and relaxation exercises and games. Beginning actors will learn and practice good habits of basic stage movement, blocking, and body work in order to learn to move and act with purpose. This class will provide actors with the groundwork to take the stage with confidence and culminates with a fun mini showcase on the last day of class.

ACT 2: Acting in Performance

Grades 4-8

Recommended for students who are currently in or planning to participate in a play or musical production, this class focuses on meeting the needs of each actor, and working to get to the next level of performing for an audience. Through learning and application of techniques, we will work on setting each actor’s goals and finding and fixing performance gaps through individualized coaching on techniques and methods for performance. The second half hour will focus on extension of the craft by digging deeper into character work, objectives, relationships, and putting the words to action to develop a scene or monologue that engages the audience into the world of the character. This class concludes with a monologue showcase on the last day of class.

Spring 2022 Production Offerings

PUFFS (One Act Edition for Young Wizards)

Auditions: Saturday, March 26, 12:30–3:30P Rehearsals: Weds & Thurs, 5:30–8:30P & Sats, 1–3P Tech Week: May 16–19 Shows: May 20–22 Friday: 7:30P Saturday: 4:00P, 7:30P Sunday: 4:00P Tuition: $255 PERFORMING ARTS

Madagascar Jr. (A Musical Adventure)

Auditions: Saturday, April 9, 12:30–3:30P Rehearsals: Mondays & Tuesdays 5:30–8:30P, Saturday 10–12:30P Tech Week: May 30–June 2 Shows: June 3–5 Friday: 7:30P Saturday: 4:00P, 7:30P Sunday: 4:00P Tuition: $255

PERFORMING ARTS

Program Name

Session 1

Broadway Minis Broadway Kids Broadway Players

Session 2

Broadway Minis Broadway Kids Broadway Players

Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee

245811-1A Ages 4-6 M 04/04-05/09 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 245812-1A Ages 7-11 W 04/06-05/11 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 245814-1A Ages 12+ Th 04/07-05/12 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110

245811-2A Ages 4-6 M 05/16-06/20 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 245812-2A Ages 7-11 W 05/18-06/22 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 245814-2A Ages 12+ Th 05/19-06/23 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110

Acting

Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 245816-1A Grades K-3 Tu 04/05-05/10 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 245816-2A Grades K-3 Tu 05/17-06/21 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 245817-1A Grades 4-8 Tu 04/05-05/10 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 245817-2A Grades 4-8 Tu 05/17-06/21 4:20-5:20P Marquee Youth Stage $110

Production

Puffs 245821-1B Grades F-Su 05/16-05/19 Varies Marquee Youth Stage $255 3-12

Madagascar Jr. 245821-1A Grades 1-9 F-Su 06/03-06/05 Varies Marquee Youth Stage $255

Nature

Bookworm Wednesdays

Ages 2-5, with an Adult

Come to the Red Oak Nature Center and listen to an exciting nature-themed story! Each meeting will feature a different book, and simple craft, and may include a short hike or a special animal visitor. Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home at the end of each session. Adults must attend, but do not need to register.

Cave Hike

All Ages, with an Adult

Join us for a guided hike to the only cave in the Chicagoland region! Along the way, our staff will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique before taking home a piece of geologic history for yourself. Children must be accompanied by a registered adult. Dress for the weather, hikes go rain or shine!

Grow with Me

Ages 2-5, with an Adult

Spring brings new life in the forest giving us so much to discover! Each meeting will have us exploring outside to see what new and wonderful changes our environment has to show us, in addition to a simple craft and/or story. Dress for being outside and possibly getting messy.

Earth Hour Illuminated Hike

All Ages, with an Adult

Join the world as we partake in one big, iconic action—turning off the lights! Show love for the earth by powering down lights and electronics and enjoying time outdoors or with others in a way that doesn’t use energy. Our trail will be lighted with solar-powered lanterns for this unique time of exploring the outdoors at night! Campfire and marshmallows included! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Campfire & S’mores!

All Ages, with an Adult

Relax around the campfire and hear some legends or go on a short night hike to explore the woods before sitting down to roast your own marshmallows! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Critters and Cupcakes!

Ages 8+

Spend part of your morning learning about some of our amazing animal ambassadors at Red Oak Nature Center while decorating your own set of cupcakes! Fee covers four cupcakes and supplies to decorate them.

April Fool’s Treasure Hunt!

All Ages, with an Adult

The April Fool has been out in our woods playing tricks! He left a set of clues behind that may lead to a hidden treasure! Solve his riddles and follow the directions to find the location of his secret loot!

Earth Day Buddies!

All Ages

Pick up one of our take-home kits to help your littles explore the meaning of Earth Day! Each kit comes with a link to an interactive, digital presentation, their own plush buddy, and seed kit for you to plant and grow your own mini garden of native flowers! Registration ends on April 11 so that supplies can be ordered.

Forest Fairy Kits!

All Ages

Let your creativity fly as you put together your very own fairy habitat or gnome home! Each take-home kit is unique and comes with everything you need, including a container, decorations, and your own fairy! Then, head out onto one of our trails where forest fairies have been spotted for inspiration!

Fantastic Fens-A Unique Wetland Community

Ages 18+

Fens are a rare type of wetland found in northeastern Illinois. Discover how this unique habitat is formed, its special characteristics and the unique plants that call it home! After a short presentation, we will head outdoors on a one-mile roundtrip hike. Please note, portions of this hike will be on uneven, wood-chipped trails.

NATURE

Program Name

Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee

Bookworm Wednesdays 240002-1A Ages 2-5 w/Adult W 04/06-04/20 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $40 Bookworm Wednesdays 240002-1B Ages 2-5 w/Adult W 05/04-05/18 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $40

Cave Hike 240001-1A All Ages w/ Adult Su 05/08 2:00-3:00P Red Oak $10

Grow with Me

240011-1A Ages 2-5 w/Adult Earth Hour Illuminated Hike 240010-1A All Ages w/Adult F 04/15-04/29 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $40

Sa 03/26 7:30-8:30P Red Oak $10

Campfire & S’mores 240025-1A All Ages w/Adult April Fool’s Treasure Hunt 257505-1A All Ages w/Adult Sa 05/21 7:00-8:00P Red Oak $10

F-Su 04/01-04/03 10:00A-2:00P Red Oak $12

Earth Day Buddies 221906-1A All Ages F-Su 04/22-04/24 Building Hours Red Oak $30

Forest Fairy Kits 217504-1A All Ages Th, F 05/19, 05/20 Building Hours Red Oak $30

Fantastic Fens 240016-1A Ages 18+ Sa 04/09 9:00-10:30A Red Oak $8 Critters and Cupcakes 240023-1A Ages 8+ Sa 05/07 10:30-11:45A Red Oak $32