Youth Variety

• Performing Arts • Nature

Parent/Child Bedtime Buddies

Ages 2-8

Join us in making the cutest bear you have ever seen. First, we will stuff your new friend, wish upon a star, and think of a unique name to place on his/her birth certificate. After our new bear comes to life, you will be designing a special T-shirt and soft cuddly blanket to carry your best friend home in. This class is simply adorable and is the perfect way for mom or dad to enjoy quality time with their child. Sign up soon! Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Staff

Checkmate Chess

Ages 5-12

Develop your child’s intellect through the fun 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. Also, chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity.

Chess Scholars

Ages 5-13

This camp is great for both beginners and experienced young players. All participants will learn cool new strategies at the appropriate level from a renowned Chess Scholars coach. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. There will also be a chess competition with prizes! Each camper will take home a chess set and an award. Please bring your own snacks.

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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 is necessary.

Smart Start Art

Grades K-3

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 and play fun, exciting games. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold, and create! No experience is necessary.

iCook

Ages 5-10

iCook is a fun, hands-on after-school cooking program that teaches chefs-in-training how to make delicious and nutritious recipes using fresh and colorful ingredients. We will create two recipes every class! We will travel across the globe to learn about the cuisine and traditions of different countries and master how to cook safely while slicing, dicing, chopping, baking, zesting, mixing, and more!

Manners Matter

Ages 5-10

In this class you will learn proper classroom, table, and even public manners. We will address proper ways to speak to our parents and teachers. Also, we will be working on table etiquette and will be receiving our very own place setting to take home to practice. This is a much-needed skill in our community today. Instructor: Ultimate Classes & Parties Staff

Valen-Slime: A Stretchy-Thinking Slime Lab

Ages 5-12

Have the slime of your life making Valentine’s Day-themed slime! Customize your slime in the concoction center to smell like gourmet chocolates, fresh-cut roses, or chocolate-covered strawberries. Then color it to be vibrant with the colors known for Cupid’s day. Speaking of Cupid, stop his arrow from coming your way by using your batch of slime to capture him in the act when we play a slimy Valentine game! Kids take their slime home. Bonus: Attendees will receive a life coaching lesson on greed, gratitude, love, and removing winter worries. This is a dropyour-child-off class.

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.

Little Vet School Dogs/Cats

Ages 5-12

After “adopting” their very own plush puppy, students will role play the key responsibilities of a veterinarian, including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam. These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches, remove ticks, make healthy treats, and vaccinate their dog. Instructor: Little Medical School Staff

No Class 01/17 and 03/28

Wilderness Medicine

Ages 5-12

Camp participants will role-play emergency situations in the wild and learn how to prepare for natural disasters. These future emergency medics will learn about snake bites, hypothermia, tourniquets, poisonous plants, edible plants, distress signals, forest fires, tornadoes, mosquito bites, and more. Instructor: Little Medical School Staff

Double the FUN Drawing - Young Rembrandts

Ages 5-12

Two-hour classes! Here’s an exciting experience for your imaginative child. This class will awaken their inner artist! 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. Young Rembrandts Artists gain so much confidence. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills.

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 Spanish conversation and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive, engaging, and fun activities. New and exciting material each session!

Learn To Play Dungeons and Dragons

Ages 6-12

New to the world of Dungeons & Dragons? Here’s the place to start. Pick up right where you left off, or finally give in to the urges you desperately wanted to try but never did. Take a closer look at this legendary fantasy role-playing game and find out why millions of players worldwide have to create their own stories. Gather your friends and start creating your own story of treasure hunting, daring rescues and much more with strategy and role playing! Instructor: Gaming Goat Staff

Pokemon Card Game Club

Ages 6-12

Battle it out with the best Pokemon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best Pokemon trainer there ever was! Pokemon The Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe and lets you “battle” other collectors in a turnbased game of strategy, skill and just a little bit of luck. Experience the video game classic like never before. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat Staff

Thrills and Chills of Spring Ice Cream

Ages 6-13

Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build self-esteem. Think Peeps, Jelly Bean, Cotton Candy, and more flavor options! Also, explore the science and history of the beloved amusement park treats, Dippin’ Dots, waffle cones, and the first novelty ice cream bar, the Eskimo Pie. Then sit down for the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town. Can anyone say BRAIN FREEZE? This is a child’s dream class and all about putting the fun back into learning. Don’t wear your Sunday best, we will get sticky! Souvenirs included. This is a drop-your-child-off class.

LEGO Robotics Academy

Ages 6-15

Learn to design, build, and program robots using a creative educational approach that utilizes Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts. This repeatable class groups students by their skill levels, and introduces more advanced concepts and activities as they progress. At the end of each session, students will receive a Robotics Academy Student Progress Booklet.

Celebration Self-Esteem and Leadership

Ages 7-13

With all the uncertainty we have experienced in 2021, saying GOODBYE to 2021 and HELLO to 2022 will be monumental and memorable this New Year’s! This self-esteem-building experience offers incredibly fun activities and games to boost our children’s gifts and talents for 2022. Through wacky dramatizations and experiences, kids will have the chance to cultivate self-worth and won’t even realize they are working on it! Expect interactive games like: Splat Ball Scatter, Resilient Rubber Bands, Lollipop Marathon, Pumping Up Pete, King’s Throne, Balloon Bust, Whirling Confetti Storm, Compliment Café and more! Kids will learn from a certified professional life coach. In a selfabsorbed and competitive world, garnering and keeping self-esteem is sometimes a tall order, but this class will help harness it! This is a drop-yourchild-off class.

Magic the Gathering Game Night

Ages 8-13

Played by over 20 million people worldwide, Magic The Gathering is a table top 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 start playing this addictive classic card game or bring your own deck from home and test your might against other players. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players. Instructor: Gaming Goat Staff

Minecraft Engineering

Ages 8-15

Children today love playing Minecraft. Imagine if children could learn civil and electrical engineering while they are in a Minecraft world! This very successful curriculum teaches engineering concepts and children apply them in a Minecraft environment. Learn about bridges and making the Tower of London bridge, or a town with stores, libraries, schools and more. We inspire future engineers using Minecraft!! By the end of the camp, children will compete in several challenges and receive a Minecraft Engineering Certificate.

STEM Learn How to Code

Ages 8-15

Prepare your kids for the future! In this exciting class, children learn programming essentials with software developed by MIT and other recognized teaching solutions. Children will learn to program their own interactive stories, games and animations. Class encourages systematic reasoning, creativity and collaboration. This repeatable class groups students by their skill levels, and introduces more advanced concepts and activities as they progress.

Tween Night

Ages 9-12

Come enjoy games, sports, music, movies, dancing, food and more! This is a great opportunity to hang out with old friends and meet new kids from other schools. Concessions will be available for an additional fee. Drop-ins also are permitted.

Horsemanship for Kids

Ages 9-17

Join in the fun with beginning riding lessons! For more than 50 years, Dunham Woods Farm in Elgin has been a superior equestrian facility dedicated to providing the best lesson and horse care instruction available. You will explore the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held in our indoor arena during inclement weather. Make-up classes are hosted at the end of the six weeks. First day of class is orientation and groundwork. 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 their website for more information at www.DunhamWoodsFarm.com.

YOUTH VARIETY

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page

Parent/Child Bedtime Buddies 181915-1A Ages 2-8 w/an Adult Sa 01/29 1:00-2:00P SCC $36 for duo 35 Checkmate Chess 182001-1A Ages 5-12 Sa 01/22-02/12 10:00-11:30A Peg Bond $93 35 Chess Scholars 182002-1A Ages 5-13 M-F 03/28-04/01 9:00A-12:00P Peg Bond $184 35 Steam 182094-1A Ages 5-11 Sa 02/19-03/12 10:00-11:30A Peg Bond $114 35 Smart Start Art 181034-1A Grades K-3 Sa 01/15-02/19 9:00-10:00A Peg Bond $98 35 iCook 182129-1A Ages 5-10 W 01/19-02/23 6:00-7:00P Cateres $234 35

Kitchen

Celebration Self-Esteem and Leadership 182023-1A Ages 7-13 Tu 01/18 5:00-6:00P SPRC $27 37

Valen-Slime 182060-1A Ages 5-12 F 02/11 6:00-7:00P PCC

$28 36 Thrills and Chills 182029-1A Ages 6-13 Th 03/17 6:00-7:00P SPRC $28 37 Magic Class 182003-1A Ages 5-12 Tu 02/15 6:45-7:40P Peg Bond $20 36 Horsemanship for Kids 182010-1A Ages 9-17 Sa 01/22-02/26 1:30-2:30P Dunham Woods Farm $172 38

Double the Fun Drawing-Young Rembrandts Double the Fun Drawing-Young Rembrandts Double the Fun Drawing-Young Rembrandts 181908-1A Ages 5-12 Sa 01/08-01/22 10:00A-12:00P PCC $107 36

181908-1B Ages 5-12 Sa 02/05-02/19 10:00A-12:00P Studio 7/ ESCC $107 36

181908-1C Ages 5-12 Sa 03/05-03/19 10:00A-12:00P SPRC $107 36

No Class 01/17 and 03/28

YOUTH VARIETY

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page

STEM Learn How to Code 182007-1A Ages 8-15 Th 01/13-02/17 7:00-8:00P SPRC $99 38 LEGO Robotics Academy 182016-1A Ages 6-15 Th 01/13-02/17 5:45-6:45P SPRC $99 37 Minecraft Engineering Camp 182921-1A Ages 7-16 Th 02/24-03/24 5:45-6:45P SPRC $83 37 Minecraft Engineering Camp 182921-1B Ages 7-16 Th 02/24-03/24 7:00-8:00P SPRC $83 37 Wilderness Medicine 182940-1A Ages 5-7 M-F 01/24-02/28 4:00P-5:00P SPRC $135 36 Wilderness Medicine 182940-1B Ages 8-12 M 01/24-02/28 5:15-6:15P SPRC $135 36 Pokemon Card Game Club 182048-1A Ages 6-12 Sa 1/15 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Boat $6 37 Pokemon Card Game Club 182048-1B Ages 6-12 Sa 2/19 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Boat $6 37 Pokemon Card Game Club 182048-1C Ages 6-12 Sa 3/19 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Boat $6 37 Magic The Gathering Game Night 182081-1A Ages 8-13 F 1/14 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Boat $6 37 Magic The Gathering Game Night 182081-1B Ages 8-13 F 2/11 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Boat $6 37 Magic The Gathering Game Night 182081-1C Ages 8-13 F 3/11 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Boat $6 37 Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons 102806-1A Ages 6-12 Su 1/9 1:00-5:00P SCC $6 37 Learn to Play Dungeons and Dragons 102806-1B Ages 6-12 Su 2/13 1:00-5:00P SCC $6 37 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 182031-1A Ages 6-10 M 01/10-02/07 6:30-7:15P SCC $65 36 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 182031-1B Ages 6-10 M 02/28-03/21 6:30-7:15P SCC $65 36 Manners Matter 182025-1A Ages 5-10 F 03/11 6:30-7:30P SCC $39 35 Little Vet School Dogs/ Cats 182941-1A Ages 5-7 M 03/07-04/18 4:00-5:00P SPRC $169 36 Little Vet School Dogs/ Cats 182941-1B Ages 8-12 M 03/07-04/18 5:15-6:15P SPRC $169 36

For Tweens

Tween Night 580000-09 Ages 9-12 F 02/18 6:00-8:00P ESCC $10 38

No Class 01/17 and 03/28

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: Selections from “The Wizard of Oz” Session 2: Selections from Disney

Broadway Kids

Ages 7-11

Session 1: Selections from “The Wizard of Oz” Session 2: Selections from Disney

Broadway Players

Ages 12+ Session 1: Selections from “The Wizard of Oz” Session 2: Selections from Disney

ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals

Grades K-3

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. Learn and practice good basic stage movement, blocking, and bodywork to move and perform with purpose. Actors will gain the groundwork to take the stage confidently.

ACT 2: Acting in Performance

Grades 4-8

This class is for students who are currently in or planning to participate in a play or musical production. Through learning and applying techniques, this program works on setting each actor’s goals and addressing performance gaps through individualized coaching on techniques and methods for performance. The second half-hour will focus on the extension of the craft by digging deeper into character work, objectives, relationships and putting the words into action to develop a scene or monologue that engages the audience in the character’s world.

Grades 3+

We’re all in this together in Disney Channel’s smash hit musical phenomenon featuring the students of East High. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes all find their cliques. Basketball team captain and resident jock, Troy, discovers that the brainy Gabriella, a girl he met singing karaoke on his ski trip, has just enrolled at East High. The couple cause an upheaval when they decide to audition for the high school musical. Although many students resent the threat posed to the “status quo,” Troy and Gabriella’s alliance might just open the door for others to shine, as well. If double cast, casts will be divided by age. Auditions (Attend one): Jan. 6 & Jan. 7, 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals (Beginning Jan. 12): M & W 5:30-8:30P; Sa 9:30A-12:00P Tech Rehearsals: Feb. 21-24, 5:30- 8:30P or Feb. 14-17 (if there are two casts) Shows: Feb. 25-27 or Feb. 18-20 (if there are two casts) Tuition: $255

Grades 5+

The greatest movie musical of all time is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends, Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay in “Singin’ in the Rain.” Each unforgettable scene, song and dance is accounted for, including the show-stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm! Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make “Singin’ in the Rain” the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.

Auditions (Attend one): Jan. 13 & 14, 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals (First rehearsal Jan. 17): Every M & W 5:30-8:30P, Sa 1:00-4:00P Tech Week (Rehearsals every day): March 13- 17 Shows: March 18, 7:30P; March 19, 4:00P & 7:30P; & March 21, 1:00P & 4:30P 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

145811-1A Ages 4-6 M 01/03-02/07 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $105 145812-1A Ages 7-11 W 01/05-02/09 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $105 145814-1A Ages 12+ Th 01/06-02/10 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $105

145811-2A Ages 4-6 M 02/14-03/21 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $105 145812-2A Ages 7-11 W 02/16-03/23 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $105 145814-2A Ages 12+ Th 02/17-03/24 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $105

Acting

Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 145816-1A Grades K-3 Tu 01/04-02/08 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 145816-2A Grades K-3 Tu 02/15-03/22 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 145817-1A Grades 4-8 Tu 01/04-02/08 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110 Act 2: Acting in Performance 145817-2A Grades 4-8 Tu 02/15-03/22 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $110

Nature

Bookworm Wednesdays

Ages 2-5

Each monthly session will have participants listening to an exciting nature-themed story followed by a simple craft or short hike outside so dress for the weather. Each registered child will receive a plush reading buddy to take home at the end of each session. Adults must attend with their child, but do not need to register.

Cave Hike

All Ages

Join us on a 1-mile round trip hike to see the only cave in the Chicagoland region! Along the way, we will stop to point out areas of interest and signs of the season. Learn what makes our cave so unique and even take a piece of geologic history home with you. Dress for the weather—these hikes go snow or shine!

Animal Feeding Time!

All Ages

Engage with some of our animal ambassadors as an assistant animal caretaker! Participants will learn fun facts about the species we care for and personal background information that makes each one unique. Fee is for a group of up to six people, with one adult in attendance.

Family BINGO Night

Ages 6+

Join us for an evening of games and laughter as we play this classic game for prizes! Each person will receive a BINGO card, snacks, and a drink! All children must be accompanied by a registered adult.

Chill with Me

Ages 2-5, with an Adult

Join us at Red Oak where you and your early learner will discover how “cool” winter can be! Each meeting will have you discovering a special part of winter, from how animals survive to how snow is made and more. Dress to go outside each meeting. Adults do not need to register, but must accompany their child.

Holiday Party with the Animals

All Ages, with an Adult

Come show the animal ambassadors at Red Oak the holiday spirit by decorating, interacting, and having fun right next to them! Self-guided craft stations will be set up for you to create decorations for our Wildlife Room, including a few special enrichment-style treats to be gifted to these incredible animals for all their hard work. Adults do not need to register, but must accompany their participant.

Hidden Holiday Tree

All Ages

Take a hike outside to explore the wonders of winter while you search for our hidden tree decorated for the holidays. When you find it, take a picture, and post it to Red Oak Nature Center’s Facebook page!

Frosty Fest - Ticketed Event

All Ages

Just because the holidays are over does not mean you can’t celebrate winter! Families are welcome to join us at Red Oak for our 1st Frosty Fest where you can go on a snowman scavenger hunt on our snowflake trail, build your own Frosty friend, and enjoy seasonal snacks while warming up by the fire. Everyone attending must purchase a ticket for entry.

NATURE

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page

Bookworm Wednesdays 140002-1A Ages 2-5 W 12/01-12/15 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $40 42 Bookworm Wednesdays 140002-1B Ages 2-5 W 01/05-01/19 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $40 42 Bookworm Wednesdays 140002-1C Ages 2-5 W 02/02-02/16 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $40 42 Cave Hike 140001-1A All Ages Su 02/06 2:00-3:00P Red Oak $9 42 Animal Feeding Time! 140000-1A All Ages Sa 12/11 9:15-9:45A Red Oak $40 for a 42 group of up to six Animal Feeding Time! 140000-1B All Ages Su 01/09 2:30-3:00P Red Oak $40 for a group of up to six 42

Animal Feeding Time! 140000-1C All Ages Sa 02/26 9:15-9:45A Red Oak $40 for a group of up to six 42

Family Bingo Night 140013-1A Ages 6+ Sa 02/19 6:45-8:00P Red Oak $12 42 Chill with Me 140006-1A Ages 2-5 F 01/07-01/21 10:00-10:45A Red Oak $40 43 w/Adult

Holiday Party with the Animals 140004-1A All Ages w/Adult Sa 12/18 10:00-11:00A Red Oak FREE 43

Hidden Holiday Tree N/A All Ages 12/0112/31 All Month Any Time Red Oak FREE 43

Frosty Fest 140008-1A All Ages Sa 01/29 4:00-7:00P Red Oak $12/child $6/adult 43