Youth Activities

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EC & YOUTH ONE DAY EVENTS

Parent and Child Summertime Buddies (TC)

Children will love creating a soft, large, cuddly buddy to sleep with each night. Mom, Dad or another adult will assist in stuffing our adorable bears, make bedtime wishes, create birth certificates and design a unique bedtime T-shirt. Your child will absolutely love his or her new bedtime buddy. Don’t miss this cute class! Co-op WS

Age:............... 3-8 years Instructor:...... Ultimate Classes & Parties Min/Max: ....... 3/5 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $35/R, $46/NR, $39/NN Day:............... Saturday

CODE DATES TIME

231111-01 6/26 11:00A-12:00P

Dinosaur Dig (TC)

Dig up some fun as children discover dinosaurs! We may even discover dinosaur eggs! Don’t miss out on the games, crafts, and snack. All supplies included on this excavation. Co-op WS

Age:............... 3-5 years Instructor:...... Staff Min/Max: ....... 5/7 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $23/R, $30/NR, $25/NN Day:............... Saturday

CODE DATES TIME

231106-01 7/10 9:30A-10:30A 231106-02 7/10 11:00A-12:00P

Accessorize Your Summer (TC)

Brighten your summer and style by registering for this special class. Participants will design their own beach bag and sun visor, as well as creating some amazing summer jewelry. Each girl will also receive a summer based nail application. Grab a friend and sign up today! Co-op WS

Age:............... 5-10 years Instructor:...... Ultimate Classes & Parties Min/Max: ....... 3/8 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $34/R, $44/NR, $37/NN Day:............... Monday

CODE DATES TIME

232111-01 7/26 6:30P-7:30P

WHY ARE THERE INITIALS NEXT TO PROGRAMS (AW-Andrea Weismantel, KM-Kevin Miller, TC-Teresa Chapman) They represent the staff ember responsible for that program. This will help you connect with the right person to answer your questions. OTHER SYMBOLS:

- Parent/Child Program | - Cooperative Program (Childcare Offered During This Program) | - New Class

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Double the Fun Drawing with Young Rembrandts (TC)

Awaken your inner Artist! Participants will 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. Participants will complete several different projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Young Artists will gain so much confidence in their creative spirit and art skills. Each week lessons will be different so no repeats. Don’t miss out, sign up today! Co-op WS

Age:............... 7-12 years Instructor:...... Young Rembrandt Min/Max: ....... 4/5 per agency Location: ....... Grand Avenue Community Center Fees: ............. $60/R, $78/NR, $66/NN Day:............... Tuesday & Thursday

CODE DATES TIME

232115-01 6/15-6/17 9:00A-11:00A 232115-02 6/22-6/24 9:00A-11:00A 232115-03 6/29-7/1 9:00A-11:00A 232115-04 7/6-7/8 9:00A-11:00A 232115-05 713-7/15 9:00A-11:00A 232115-06 7/20-7/22 9:00A-11:00A

Minecraft Science Camp (TC)

Discover Minecraft and play with your friends! Are you advanced or just a beginner? Watch out for the Creeper! Play games and make crafts too! Co-op LP

Age:............... 5-12 years Instructor:...... The Whole Child Min/Max: ....... 3/7 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $220/R, $275/NR, $242/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232720-01 6/14-6/18 9:00A-12:00P

Chess Camp (TC)

Say yes to chess! This camp will be an interactive, scholastic program where kids will collaborate, gain confidence, improve chess skills, meet new friends, and work out their most powerful muscle – their brains! Appropriate for beginner to intermediate chess players, our program includes instruction in tactics and strategy, as well as individual game play. Daily breaks are built in for snacks, games and plain old running around! All participants will receive a trophy, puzzle folder and wizards t-shirt. Come join the fun! Co-op WS

Age:............... 6-12 years Instructor:...... Chess Wizards Min/Max: ....... 2/4 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $160/R, $208/NR, $176/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232032-01 6/14-6/18 1:00A-4:00P 232032-02 8/2-8/6 1:00A-4:00P

LEGO Engineering Science Camp (TC)

Do you love Legos? Design moving assemblies, build bridges and robots too! Then test them to see how well they work. Explore programming with WeDo Robotics. This is an opportunity to learn about the science behind what you are building! Co-op LP

Age:............... 5-12 years Instructor:...... The Whole Child Min/Max: ....... 3/7 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $220/R, $275/NR, $242/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232719-01 6/14-6/18 1:00P-4:00P 232719-02 7/26-7/30 9:00A-12:00P

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Super Slime & Gooey Chemistry Camp (TC)

It’s time for slime! Become a mad scientist! Brew up crazy concoctions, and maybe even an explosion or two. Come prepared to get messy and have a great time! Co-op LP

Age: .............. 5-12 years Instructor: ..... The Whole Child Min/Max:....... 3/7 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $220/R, $275/NR, $242/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232721-01 6/28-7/2 9:00A-12:00P

Mining and Crafting Adventures Summer Camp (TC)

Experience the exciting world of Minecraft® using LEGO® bricks this summer! This fun & exciting camp takes a whole lot of LEGO® Bricks, a background in STEM, children’s natural creativity, and inspiration from the popular game to build on a week of learning fun — the Bricks 4 Kidz way! From Pigs, Mooshrooms and Chickens to Mine Carts, Zombies and Skeletons, we’ll explore and build different stories each day in our LEGO® Mining and Crafting world! Kids will start by crafting their shelters, mob characters, critters and tools using LEGO® bricks. Students will face new challenges each day, building models and crafting key elements from the popular Minecraft® game. Using our proprietary kits and model plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind Minecraft® models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized model plans incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, battery packs and other technic LEGO® components.

Age: .............. 5-9 years Instructor: ..... Bricks 4 Kidz Min/Max:....... 10/20 Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $188/R, $244/NR, $207/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232660-01 6/28-7/2 9:00A-12:00P

LEGO City Engineering & Architects Camp (TC)

Explore the structures and landscapes of a city: Campers will work in teams to design and build the city of their dreams, using LEGO® bricks! The architects may plan a road, propose a monument, design a park or school, or imagine a skyscraper. Builders will put on their “safety hats” and assemble motorized models of construction vehicles and equipment. Using our proprietary kits and model plans, campers will construct one-of-a-kind LEGO® City models using LEGO® bricks! Our specialized model plans incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors, battery packs and other technic LEGO® components. Learn what it takes to become a LEGO® City planner! At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we use LEGO® bricks to build amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes that engage children in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO®-loving friends. Our creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more!

Age: .............. 5-9 years Instructor: ..... Bricks 4 Kidz Min/Max:....... 10/20 Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $188/R, $244/NR, $207/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232661-01 6/28-7/2 1:00P-4:00P

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Baking Camp (TC)

Learn the basics of baking as you measure, mix and knead your way to tasty treats. Sample your fresh baked treats, and take some home too.

Age: .............. 5-12 years Instructor: ..... The Whole Child Min/Max:....... 6/14 Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $249/R, $311/NR, $274/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232727-01 6/28-7/2 1:00P-4:00P 232727-02 7/26-7/30 1:00P-4:00P

Culinary Science Camp (TC)

Learn the basics of cooking and have a blast! We’ll be making breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks! Taste your creations, and take some home too. We’ll design our own aprons. Can you win a Chopped Challenge?

Age: .............. 5-12 years Instructor: ..... The Whole Child Min/Max:....... 6/14 Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $249/R, $311/NR, $274/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232715-01 7/19-7/23 9:00A-12:00P

Harry Potter Science Camp (TC)

Come to Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Join the wizarding class and learn how to cast spells and mix potions that actually work. Discover unique creatures. A bowtruckle, or a niffler anyone? Co-op LP & WS

Age: .............. 5-12 years Instructor: ..... The Whole Child Min/Max:....... 2/4 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $220/R, $275/NR, $242/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232718-01 7/19-7/23 1:00P-4:00P

Super Hero Science Camp (TC)

Can’t fly? Don’t have laser eyes? No problem — some of the coolest superheroes make amazing gadgets and use scientific principles to stop the bad guys and solve crimes. We’ll be doing just that and more using LEGO® Bricks and some ingenuity. Campers will use our proprietary kits and model plans to build one-of-a-kind super hero creations & gadgets! Whether you are a master crime-fighting builder (or even if you can fly!), you’ll have a blast learning, building, and playing with other superheroes-in-the-making at Bricks 4 Kidz! At Bricks 4 Kidz camps, we use LEGO bricks to build amazing worlds of fun in a variety of exciting themes that engage children in STEM-enriched activities and making new LEGO®-loving friends. Our creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more!

Age: .............. 5-9 years Instructor: ..... Bricks 4 Kidz Min/Max:....... 10/20 Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $188/R, $244/NR, $207/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232697-01 7/26-7/30 1:00P-4:00P

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LEGO STEM Workshops-JEDI Engineering: Mission to Space (TC)

Join us on an adventurous journey through space! Build a world where rebels and the dark side start epic battles. Throughout the week, students will learn about real-life space exploration during our engaging lessons. Then using our proprietary project kits and model plans, the students will use their engineering skills to build different moving models each day. We’ll build motorized models that represent spacecraft from Star Wars and models related to the NASA space program. Our one-of-a-kind models incorporate beams, gears, axles, motors & battery packs! During this camp, students will learn some of the science behind launching things into orbit, will hear about the most-distant man-made object in the universe, and discuss what it is like to be an astronaut in space. Are you a budding astronaut? An adventurer who loves space exploration? Then you’ll love our space theme projects. We’ll provide the bricks; all you need to bring for this adventure is your imagination! Our creative camps feature LEGO® mosaics, 3D LEGO® Builds, motorized technic LEGO® projects, daily take home crafts and more!

Age:............... 5-9 years Instructor:...... Bricks 4 Kidz Min/Max: ....... 10/20 Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $188/R, $244/NR, $207/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232698-01 7/26-7/30 9:00A-12:00P

Vet Science Camp (TC)

Do you love animals? Come to Vet School and learn all about animals. Give pet exams, first aid treatments, and perform mock surgeries. We’ll learn about caring for pets and have live pet encounters. Co-op WS & LP

Age:............... 5-12 years Instructor:...... The Whole Child Min/Max: ....... 2/4 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $220/R, $275/NR, $242/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232725-01 8/2-8/6 1:00P-4:00P

Magic Camp (TC)

Ever dream of becoming a magician? Explore the world of magic and deception, while learning the secrets to some of the most famous tricks ever performed. We’ll be practicing and performing stage, parlour and close-up magic, along with grand illusions!

Age:............... 7-12 years Instructor:...... The Whole Child Min/Max: ....... 6/14 per agency Location: ....... Recreation Center Fees: ............. $220/R, $275/NR, $242/NN Day:............... Monday-Friday

CODE DATES TIME

232731-01 8/2-8/6 9:00A-12:00P

Tie Dye Art Camp (TC)

Never tie dyed before? Each day we will tie dye one 100% cotton item (that you provide). Please, no polyester. We will be experimenting with different tying and color patterns. Some awesome tie dye ideas are: pillowcases, pajama pants and of course, t-shirts. No sheets or large towels. Please wear old clothes to create your masterpiece. Co-op WS

Age:............... 5-11 years Instructor:...... Ultimate Classes & Parties Min/Max: ....... 3/8 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $60/R, $78/NR, $66/NN Day:............... Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

CODE DATES TIME

232671-01 8/10-8/12 11:00A-12:15P 232671-02 8/10-8/12 12:45P-2:00P

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Magic Class! (TC)

Children are guaranteed to have a great time 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 tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and learn age appropriate tricks. Brand new tricks taught at each class. Co-op WS

Age:............... 5-12 years Instructor:...... Gary Kantor Min/Max: ....... 2/5 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $21/R, $27/NR, $23/NN Day:............... Thursday

CODE DATES TIME DAY

252508-01 7/15 6:45P-7:40P Thursday

Manners Matter Camp (TC)

Looking to help your child gain the poise and confidence of social etiquette? Children will learn the basic skills needed to help them navigate in various social situations with ease and certainty. The focus is on teaching manners as a demonstration of kindness, consideration and respect toward others. This class offers the “other voice” to convey the common courtesies that parents try to teach at home. Topics include: introductions, conversation, telephone and technology manners, writing thank-you notes, and table manners. Co-op WS

Age:............... 7-11 years Instructor:...... Western Springs Staff Min/Max: ....... 3/6 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $50/R, $65/NR, $55/NN Day:............... Tuesdays - Friday

CODE DATES TIME DAY

232100-01 6/8-6/11 9:00A-10:00A Tues-Fri

Up, Up and Away! Building Flying Models (TC)

Learn to make a new rubber band powered flying model from balsa wood. Have fun building, flying and learning how to fix the modes if they break. Each week a new model will be assembled. All models will be tested and trimmed and then taken home. Co-op WS

Age:............... 8-12 years Instructor:...... R. Magin Min/Max: ....... 1/2 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $45/R, $59/NR, $50/NN Day:............... Wednesday

CODE DATES TIME

232026-01 6/9-7/14 4:00P-5:00P

Smart Start Art Camp (TC)

“Every child is an artist” - Pablo Picasso. 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! See your imagination come to life! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. Earn ArtBelts™ as you learn and progress. No experience necessary. Co-op WS

Age:............... 5-8 years Instructor:...... After School Enrichment Solutions Min/Max: ....... 3/4 per agency Location: ....... Western Springs Rec Center Fees: ............. $147/R, $191/NR, $162/NN Day:............... Monday - Thursday

CODE DATES TIME

232113-01 7/12-7/15 9:00A-11:30A