American Girl Birthday Party
Girl’s won’t want to miss this special American Girl Doll birthday party in honor of your favorite doll. Other favorite similar sized dolls are also welcome. Each participant will enjoy decorating a special birthday outfit, jewels and crown for her doll along with a birth certificate. A party would not be complete without decorating yummy cupcakes to enjoy with juice.
| AGE: | 3-12 years 3-5 years must be accompanied by parent |
| DAY: | Friday |
| TIME: | 6:30 – 7:30 pm |
| FEE: | $36.00 Non-resident $46.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Ultimate Parties & Classes |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/7 per agency |
| CODE: | 320020.01 February 3 |
Kids High Five Sports Winter Fun In The Gym!
Have fun learning the fundamentals of popular sports as we learn about team play, running, passing, hand-eye coordination, and basic skills for appropriate age level. Soccer, baseball, and basketball as just a few of the sports we will play. Fitness will be emphasized. Class will progress to structured games. New participants will receive a T-shirt. Gym shoes are a must.
| AGE: | K – 1st grades |
| DAY: | Fridays |
| TIME: | 3:30 – 4:20 pm |
| FEE: | $31.00 Non-resident $41.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Staff |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 8/20 |
| CODE: | 330000.01 January 13 – March 2 330000.02 March 9 – May 11 (skip March 30 and April 6) |
Irish Step Dancing
Open your child’s eyes and heart to Ireland’s traditional dances. This program is designed to introduce each dancer to the basic steps of Irish dance and the traditional music used for these steps. Students work to develop concentration skills, coordination and self-confidence that serve them well in all facets of life. Dancers begin learning the basic promenade step and touch on the traditional Irish Jig. Class attire includes: T-shirts, shorts, socks and Irish, jazz or ballet or light gym shoes. Leotards with shorts over them are acceptable. No long pants of any kind.
| AGE: | 3-6 years |
| DAY: | Mondays |
| TIME: | 10:30 – 11:00 am |
| FEE: | $46.00 Non-resident $56.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | McNulty Irish Dance |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/5 per agency |
| CODE: | 320019.01 January 9 – February 6 320019.02 February 20 – March 19 320019.03 April 16 – May 14 |
Spanish for Children
A little Spanish as a second language just for children. Greetings, songs, games and stories are lots of fun as you learn to speak a little and learn about a different culture, too. Session is eight weeks.
| AGE: | 5-8 years |
| DAY: | Tuesdays |
| TIME: | 5:00 – 6:00 pm |
| FEE: | $47.00 Non-resident $57.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | S. Sulc |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/8 per agency |
| CODE: | 330001.01 January 17 – March 6 |
Spring Ceramics
Have some sunny fun working with ceramics. Choose from a variety of pieces. Finished items appropriate for gift giving or to keep for yourself. All are fired and ready for you and all materials are included.
| AGE: | 8-15 years |
| DAY: | Wednesday and Thursday |
| TIME: | 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
| FEE: | $27.00 Non-resident $37.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | C. Julga |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/4 per agency |
| CODE: | 330022.01 April 4 and April 5 |
Elementary Drawing
Let’s get ready to draw amazing things together! Young Rembrandts’ innovative, step-by- step drawing method can teach children how to draw – regardless of artistic ability, giving them skills to express their creativity that will last a lifetime. We provide all materials and brand new subject matter every week, ranging from animals, landscapes, still lifes, even art history. Our philosophy is to give children a very positive, nurturing environment, as we teach fundamental drawing techniques.
| AGE: | 6–12 years |
| DAY: | Mondays |
| TIME: | 4:45 – 5:30 pm |
| FEE: | $42.00 Non-resident $52.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Young Rembrandts |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/10 per agency |
| CODE: | 330007.01 January 23 – February 13 330007.02 February 27 – March 19 |
Cartoon Drawing
Learning to draw can be lots of fun! Especially if we’re creating silly characters, funny expressions, and drawing sequences that tell a joke. This delightful program combines Young Rembrandts’ innovative step-by-step drawing methods with the light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor and their vivid imaginations. All material is supplied. Giggles guaranteed. All new lessons each session!
| AGE: | 6–12 years |
| DAY: | Mondays |
| FEE: | $42.00 Non-resident $52.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Young Rembrandts |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/10 per agency |
| CODE: | February 27 – March 19 330008.01 3:45 – 4:30 pm April 2 – April 23 330008.02 4:45 – 5:30 pm |
Jr. Down Under the Sea Cartoon Drawing Class
Under the sea makes us think of mermaids, fish, shipwrecks and even sharks. All of these will inspire our work as we draw the many animal and human characters found under the sea. Our last day will be exciting as we combine the subject matter we have learned into one larger drawing with a story of its own. Media used will include pencils, color pencils and markers.
| AGE: | 5-7 years |
| DAY: | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday |
| TIME: | 9:00 – 10:30 am |
| FEE: | $51.00 Non-resident $61.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Young Rembrandts |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/10 per agency |
| CODE: | 330020.01 March 26, 27 and 28 |
Down Under The Sea Cartoon Drawing Camp
What a great opportunity to draw original Young Rembrandt’s fish characters! Our fish characters will consist of sharks, jelly fish, octopus, and others. We will give our fish characters expressions and will place them in fun, action scenes. On our final day, we will draw a large scene of the coral reef environment, inviting a great opportunity to use a variety of colors and textures. Our creative juices will flow as we develop new and fun characters. Pencils, markers and Sharpies will be used.
| AGE: | 7-13 years |
| DAY: | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday |
| TIME: | 10:45 – 12:15 pm |
| FEE: | $51.00 Non-resident $61.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Young Rembrandts |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/10 per agency |
| CODE: | 330002.01 March 26, 27 and 28 |
Chess
Learn to play Chess to improve your game. This program is designed to be maximally conductive to the student’s chess growth, as well as providing a safe, stimulating and positive structured learning environment.
| AGE: | 6-13 years |
| DAY: | Saturdays |
| TIME: | 9:30 – 10:30 am |
| FEE: | $72.00 Non-resident $82.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Chess Scholars |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/8 per agency |
| CODE: | 330011.01 January 21 – February 25 330011.02 March 3- April 21 (skip March 31 and April 7) |
Chess Camp
This spring break week-long camp is designed 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.
| AGE: | 5-12 years |
| DAY: | Monday through Friday |
| TIME: | 9:00 – 12:00 pm |
| FEE: | $130.00 Non-resident $140.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Chess Scholars |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/10 per agency |
| CODE: | 330003.01 March 26 thru March 30 |
Guitar – Beginner
Beginning guitar is for students who want to learn but have no previous experience. Also for near-beginners who want to learn how to read music. Students will learn guitar basics such as open position chords, basic strumming patterns, picking techniques and reading music. Special emphasis is given to posture, comfortable and efficient hand positions, avoiding bad habits, and learning the fundamentals of good musicianship, all while having fun! Upon completion students will have mastered a variety of open position chords, along with the ability to read music and basic rhythms. Participant must bring own guitar.
| AGE: | 10 years and older |
| DAY: | Tuesdays |
| TIME: | 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
| FEE: | $75.00 Non-resident $85.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | A. Chioramonte |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/5 per agency |
| CODE: | 330013.01 January 24– March 13 |
Magic Class
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 will receive a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and learn age appropriate tricks. New tricks each class session.
| AGE: | 5-13 years |
| TIME: | 6:30 – 7:25 pm |
| FEE: | $20.00 Non-resident $30.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | G. Kantor |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/10 per agency |
| CODE: | 330017.01 Friday, February 17 330017.02 Wednesday, March 14 330017.03 Wednesday, May 23 |
Simply Sewing
Hand sewing for beginners and those wanting to improve their skills. The object is to learn some basic skills such as placing patterns, cutting, marking, measuring and construction of a simple project. Each four week session will complete a fun and useful project to take home. We may use needles, pins, scissors and a hot iron for pressing. Learn about different fabrics and patterns and how to follow directions to create your project. All materials and tools are provided.
| AGE: | 7-12 years |
| DAY: | Tuesdays |
| TIME: | 4:00 – 5:30 pm |
| FEE: | $75.00 Non-resident $85.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | D. Bobak |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 2/3 per agency |
| CODE: | 330019.01 January 10 – January 31 330019.02 February 7 – February 28 |
Animal Adventures with Computertots
In this fun and educational class, children will learn about animals using a combination of computer software and crafts. Students will work in small interactive groups to explore exciting activities using a computer and two different software programs. Through these computer activities, they will learn about different animals and discover fun facts about them. They will also use problem solving & discovery techniques as they build readiness & computer skills. They’ll use their creativity and imagination to create an animal craft at each class.
| AGE: | 4-6 years |
| DAY: | Thursdays |
| TIME: | 3:45 – 4:30 pm |
| FEE: | $59.00 Non-resident $69.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Computer Explorers |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange |
| MIN/MAX: | 1/3 per agency |
| CODE: | 330004.01 February 16 – March 8 |
Basics to Building
Young children love to build! In this unique class they learn to do just that, using both virtual and concrete materials. Our hands-on exploration of simple machines introduces students to the basic concepts of physical science, math & engineering. Their technology skills will grow too, as their computer-generated buildings take shape and amaze our young architects!
| AGE: | 5-7 years |
| DAY: | Thursdays |
| TIME: | 3:45 – 4:30 pm |
| FEE: | $59.00 Non-resident $69.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Computer Explorers |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/5 per agency |
| CODE: | 330005.01 January 12 – February 2 |
Rock & Roll Robotics
Create robots that rock and robots that roll! Using the LEGO WeDo Robotics System your robots will include a monkey who plays a drum to a rock & roll beat; a lion that roars; a bird that flaps its wings to create a big wind; a sleeping giant who awakens on your command; and a boat that will rock on the rough seas. This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming, and teamwork in an environment full of Rockin’ Fun! Students will work in teams of two.
| AGE: | 8-12 years |
| DAY: | Thursdays |
| TIME: | 4:45 – 6:15 pm |
| FEE: | $81.00 Non-resident $91.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Computer Explorers |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange |
| MIN/MAX: | 2/3 per agency |
| CODE: | 330006.01 February 16 – March 8 |
Car Craze Night!
Join us for a Car Craze Night! During this speedy event kids will bring in their favorite racing cars and race them on homemade tracks! Each participant will go home with their very own race flag. Refreshments will be served. Come join us for a car craze!
| AGE: | 4-8 years |
| DAY: | Friday |
| TIME: | 6:30 – 7:30 pm |
| FEE: | $12.00 Non-resident $16.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Staff |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/5 per agency |
| CODE: | 330009.01 January 20 |
Pink Party in Paris
Join Glizty Girlz on a trip to Paris! We will be doing hair updos and feathers, make-up application and nails all with the fab color PINK. Our craft is an adorable glam bag with personalization, pants, jewels/embellishments and a hot pink fur border. Each girl makes a beautiful necklace with faceted diamond crystals, pink/black beads and a poodle charm. We will make a sweet pastry treat like in a Paris bakery and top the evening off with a Couture Fashion Show. Parents, arrive 10 minutes before class time ends and bring your camera.
| AGE: | 4-10 years |
| DAY: | Monday |
| TIME: | 6:00 -7:15 pm |
| FEE: | $32.00 Non-resident $42.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Glitzy Girlz |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/7 per agency |
| CODE: | 330010.01 February 13 |
Mother/Daughter Springtime UpDo’s
Stay away from expensive salons forever and spend some quality time with your daughter while learning how to create the perfect holiday updos for her hair. Learn all our simple secrets with the help of our knowledgeable staff and impress all your friends and family at all the upcoming holiday parties and gatherings. Each girl will receive an adorable goodie bag to take home.
| AGE: | 4-12 years with mom |
| DAY: | Thursday |
| TIME: | 6:30 – 7:30 pm |
| FEE: | $37.00 Non-resident $47.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Ultimate Parties and Classes |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/7 per agency |
| CODE: | 330012.01 March 15 |
Pajama Spa Night
Come hang with Glitzy Girlz and have a night of pampering and fun! Come to class dressed in your favorite pajamas. We will be soaking up relaxation with facials, pedicures and manicures. Our avocado/banana masks will moisturize while we design a crystal charm bracelet. Our feet will tingle with our pedicure process and hands will look freshly manicured. Our awesome nail/toe polish application is complete with nail designs and rhinestones. Each girl will get a take home spa bag filled goodies like scented lotion, foot/nail brushes, jewelry and more!
| AGE: | 5-11 years |
| DAY: | Friday |
| TIME: | 6:30 – 8:00 pm |
| FEE: | $32.00 Non-resident $42.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Glitzy Girlz |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/7 per agency |
| CODE: | 330015.01 April 20 |
Not Your Ordinary Book Club
Does your child love to read? Encourage your child’s love of books and reinforce their reading skills through activities that connect to each books plot. The first club meeting will include a book talk introducing three titles. Children will vote and select a book to read. The following meetings will include games, crafts and activities tied to the book discussion along with a reading goal.
| AGE: | 3rd through 5th graders |
| TIME: | 5:00 – 5:45 pm |
| FEE: | $55.00 Non-resident $65.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | J. Burke, Certified Teacher |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 2/3 per agency |
| CODE: | 330016.01 3rd graders, Mondays, January 9 – February 13 (skip January 16) 330016.02 4th graders, Tuesdays, January 10 – February 7 330016.03 5th graders, Thursdays, January 12, – February 9 |
How to Make Balloon Animals And More!
Did you ever want to learn how to make those cool balloon animals that you see at parties? Well, now you can. With just a little practice, children will learn the techniques needed to take a plain balloon and transform it into fascinating balloon animal creations (like dogs, butterflies, swords, etc.) And at the end of the class children will get to take home all of the things that they made. And this class isn’t just for the kids. Parents are more than welcome to join their children in the class at no extra cost.
| AGE: | 6-13 years |
| DAY: | Thursday |
| TIME: | 6:00 – 7:30 pm |
| FEE: | $25.00 Non-resident $35.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | G. Kantor |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 2/5 per agency |
| CODE: | 330018.01 January 19 |
Building a Battleship: You Can Do It!
Learn to assemble plastic models from kits and craft materials. Have fun customizing your model and building a diorama to show it at sea. Each week, a different part of the model ship will be cut out, glued together and painted. Learn how to safely use simple tools, plastic cement and paint supplies.
| AGE: | 7-11 years |
| DAY: | Wednesday |
| TIME: | 4:00 – 5:00 pm |
| FEE: | $37.00 Non-resident $47.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | R. Magin |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1500 Walker, Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 1/2 per agency |
| CODE: | 330021.01 February 29 – March 21 |
Pom & Cheer
Give your child a taste of how fun cheerleading can be. Participants will learn partner stunts, simple cheers, and an awesome pom routine. If you have taken this program before be assured a variety of new cheers and pom routines will be taught. No experience necessary just bring a strong voice and enthusiastic spirit. Inexpensive poms will be available for sale or bring your own. A parent must be present at the first class to sign an additional waiver.
| AGE: | 4-10 years |
| DAY: | Fridays |
| TIME: | 4:45 – 5:30 pm |
| FEE: | $57.00 Non-resident $67.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Ultimate Classes & Parties |
| LOCATION: | Grand Avenue Community Center Western Springs |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/7 per agency |
| CODE: | 330023.01 January 13 – February 10 330023.02 April 13 – May 11 |