Youth Variety

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Smart Start Art

Ages 5-8

“Every child is an artist” - Pablo Picasso Explore your artistic side with Smart Start Art from Afterschool Enrichment solutions. The sky’s the limit as we daydream about the future. Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing find 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.

Chess Scholars

Ages 5-13

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 Scholar coach.

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. Instructor: Gary Kantor

STEM Learn How to Code

Ages 8-15

Students learn programming essentials using MIT’s Scratch coding language using a simple visual interface. A multilevel curriculum starts with children learning the basics of programming. Students program interactive media projects, such as stories, games, and animations. The activities encourage exploration of key computational thinking concepts (sequence, loops, parallelism, events, conditionals, operators, data) and key computational thinking practices (experimenting and iterating, testing and debugging, reusing and remixing, abstracting and modularizing). Because this class is a multilevel program where children are placed based on skill and experience, students can repeat this class as they start where they left off from the last class. Students should be familiar with using a computer. Instructor: Chasewood Learning Staff

Horsemanship for Kids

Ages 10-17

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 class 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. For more details, visit www. DunhamWoodsFarm.com.

LEGO Robotics Academy

Ages 6-14

The LEGO Robotics Academy is a comprehensive program where children learn to design, build and program projects based on LEGO Education robotics. Using a creative educational approach that supports science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), this class consists of teacher-led instruction followed by fun, engaging, and dynamic activities. Students are introduced to basic robotics and mechanical engineering concepts by building and coding a different project each week. Creative challenges are given to students as they progress through levels. The Robotics Academy is a repeatable program where children are placed based on skill and experience. Students move up a level each time they take the class in order to take on more advanced concepts and activities. A basic knowledge of using a computer is recommended. Instructor: Chasewood Learning Staff

Celebration Self-Esteem and Leadership

Ages 6-13

Monday is the first of spring! Let’s celebrate with ice cream. Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build selfesteem. Kids can become experts on this billion-dollar industry as they transform into industrial engineers to make a batch of homemade spring-themed ice cream. Think Peeps, Jellybeans Rainbow Sprinkles, Leprechaun Chocolate Coins and more! Children will 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. Did anyone say BRAIN FREEZE? This is a child’s dream class and all about putting the fun back into learning. Dress accordingly; we will get sticky! Souvenirs are included. This is a drop your child off class. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi

Valen-Science Experience

Ages 6-13

We are crushing on Valen-science! Experiment and check out all the things that make Valentines explosive and fun like carbon dioxide candy chaos, magnetic heart attraction, anti-gravity rocket love arrows, and a tower of hearts tournament for prizes. Kids’ hearts will be poppin’ happy after this lab. Rockin’ red magical M & M’s? Love Potion Snow? A heart that beats so fast it BURSTS? Yep! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi

New Year’s Chocolate Bridges of Hope

Ages 6-13

Having hope is that “bridge” until we get to the other side. As we set intentions for the new year, we must take action (strategies), and not just sit in hope. Smashing control, and a growth mindset are just some of the techniques we will learn. Envisioning a better outcome for the year can be very motivating for kids. To dramatize the concept of hope, we will engineer a Hershey’s decked out truss or suspension chocolate candy bridge while we learn about the world’s most decadent bridges. Kids will experience a hurricane dramatization that will blow through the room to be sure their bridge is structurally sound! Participants may take their edible creation home or eat it on the spot! This workshop is truly the perfect blend of STEM and life coaching! This is a drop your child off class. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi

Vamanos Spanish Kids Club

Ages 7-11

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 is offered each session. Instructor: Language in Action

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 turn-based 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

Valen-Slime: A Slimeology Lab

Ages 6-13

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, pink cotton candy, 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 as 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. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi

Magic the Gathering Game Nights

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: Chasewood Learning

STEAM

Ages 5-11

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

Learn to Play Dungeons & 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

Mardi Gras Monday

Ages 7-14

Laissez temps bon rouler! Let the good times roll! Mardi Gras kicks off on Fat Tuesday, February 21. Use this day off of school to learn about the traditions and heritage of Mardi Gras and make food inspired by the iconic dishes of New Orleans. We will make a muffeletta-inspired sandwich wrap, dirty rice and mini-king cakes. Participants will take their food home, so bring containers. Instructor: Gaming Goat

Minecraft

Ages 7-14

Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn civil engineering and city planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. We inspire future engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse, and Minecraft.

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.

YOUTH VARIETY

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page

Smart Start Art 181034-1A Grades K-3 Sa 01/14-02/18 9:00-10:00A Lodge at Laurelwood $127 39 Chess Scholars 182002-1A Ages 5-13 Sa 02/11-03/18 10:00-11:30A Lodge at Laurelwood $156 39 Magic Class 182003-1A Ages 5-12 W 02/08 5:00-5:55P Pottawatomie CC $21 39 STEM Learn How to Code 182007-1A Ages 8-15 Th 01/12-02/09 6:00-6:50P SPRC $102 39 Horsemanship for Kids 182010-1A Ages 10-17 Sa 01/21-02/25 1:30-2:30P Dunham Woods Farm $172 40 LEGO Robotics Academy 182016-1A Ages 6-14 Th 01/12-02/09 7:00-7:50P SPRC $102 40 LEGO Robotics Academy 182016-1B Ages 6-14 Th 02/23-03/23 6:00-6:50P SPRC $102 40 Celebration Self-Esteem and Leadership 182023-1A Ages 6-13 Th 03/16 6:00-7:00P SPRC $30 40 Valen-Science Experience 182024-1A Ages 6-13 Th 01/26 4:30-5:30P Pottawatomie CC $29 40 New Year’s Chocolate Bridges of Hope 182026-1A Ages 6-13 F 01/13 6:00-7:00P SPRC $29 41 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 182031-1A Ages 7-11 M 01/23-02/13 5:45-6:30P SCC $70 41 Vamonos Spanish Kids Club 182031-1B Ages 7-11 M 02/27-03/20 5:45-6:30P SCC $70 41 Pokemon Card Game Club 182048-1A Ages 6-12 Sa 01/14 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 41 Pokemon Card Game Club 182048-1B Ages 6-12 Sa 02/11 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 41 Pokemon Card Game Club 182048-1C Ages 6-12 Sa 03/11 1:00-3:00P The Gaming Goat $6 41 Valen-Slime 182060-1A Ages 6-13 M 02/13 4:30-5:30P Lodge at Laurelwood $29 41 Magic The Gathering Game Night 182081-1A Ages 8-13 F 01/13 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 42 Magic The Gathering Game Night 182081-1B Ages 8-13 F 02/10 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 42 Magic The Gathering Game Night 182081-1C Ages 8-13 F 03/10 6:30-9:00P The Gaming Goat $6 42 Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 182082-1A Ages 6-12 Su 01/08 1:00-4:00P SCC $15 42 Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 182082-1B Ages 6-12 Su 02/12 1:00-4:00P SCC $15 42 Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons 182082-1C Ages 6-12 Su 03/12 1:00-4:00P SCC $15 42 STEAM 182094-1A Ages 5-11 Sa 01/14-02/18 10:00-11:00A Lodge at Laurelwood $156 Mardi Gras Monday 182118-1A Ages 10+ M 02/20 1:00-3:00P ESCC $35 42 Minecraft Engineering Camp

42 182921-1A Ages 7-14 Th 02/23-03/23 7:00-7:50P SPRC $102 42

Tween

Tween Night 180002-1A Ages 9-12 F 02/17 6:00-8:00P ESCC $12 42

Performing Arts

Broadway Programs

Explore the world of musical theater 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: Disney “Frozen” Session 2: “101 Dalmatians”

Broadway Kids

Ages 7-11

Session 1: “Elf, The Musical” Session 2: Disney “Beauty and the Beast”

Broadway Players

Ages 12+ Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop

Session 1: January 12-February 16, Thursdays, 4:15-5:15P Session 2: February 23-April 6. Thursdays, 4:15-5:15P

• “101 Dalmatians” will not meet on 03/27 • Acting in Performing will not meet on 03/28 • Act 2: Acting Fundamentals will not meet on 03/28 • “Beauty and the Beast” will not meet on 03/29 • Musical Theatre Vocal Workshop will not meet on 03/30 • Broadway Players will not meet on 03/30

ACT 1: Acting Fundamentals

Grades K-3

Session 1: January 10-February 14, Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15P Session 2: February 21-April 4, Tuesdays, 4:15-5:15P 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

Session 1: January 10-February 14, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P Session 2: February 21-April 4, Tuesdays, 4:20-5:20P 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 achieve 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.

Winter 2023 Production Offerings

Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” KIDS

Grades 1-8

A delightful show based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Featuring favorite songs from the film, as well as new hits by the Academy-Award-winning Robert and Kristen Lopez (Frozen), this honey-filled delight is as sweet as it is fun. Welcome to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the way, he meets his pals, Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and Owl, but soon discovers that Christopher Robin has been captured by the mysterious Backson! As they prepare for a rescue operation, the animals learn about teamwork, friendship and, of course…sharing snacks. Auditions: (Attend one) January 19 from 5:30-8:30P and January 20 from 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals: First rehearsal is January 24 then Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30-8:30P & Saturdays, 9:30A-12:30P Tech Week: Rehearsals daily March 6-9, 5:30-8:30P Shows: Friday, March 10, 7:30P Saturday, March 11, 3:00P & 7:30P Sunday, March 12, 1:30P & 4:30P Fee: $330

“Camp Rock: The Musical”

Grades 3–12

Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical, a combination of The Disney Channel’s “Camp Rock” and “Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam” (starring teen idols Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers), will fire up your stage with over a dozen songs, including “This Is Me,” “Can’t Back Down,” “It’s On” and “We Rock.” A classic story of rivalry and power, Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical opens with Mitchie and her friends arriving at Camp Rock, ready to spend another summer jamming out and having the time of their lives. But the new, flashy Camp Star across the lake now threatens Camp Rock’s very existence. To keep the doors open, Mitchie steps up, rallies her fellow Camp Rockers and gets them into top shape for the ultimate showdown! Auditions: (Attend one) March 2 from 5:30-8:30P and March 3 from 5:30-8:30P Rehearsals: First rehearsal is March 6 then Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-8:30P & Saturdays, 9:30A-12:30P Tech Week: Rehearsals daily April 24-27, 5:30-8:30P Shows: Friday, April 28, 7:30P Saturday, April 29, 3:00P & 7:30P Sunday, April 30, 1:30P & 4:30P Fee: $330

PERFORMING ARTS

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee Page

Session 1

Broadway Minis Broadway Kids

145811-1A Ages 4-6 M 01/09-02/13 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 145812-1A Ages 7-11 W 01/11-02/15 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Broadway Players 145814-1A Ages 12+ Th 01/12-02/16 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 145816-1A Grades K-3 Tu 01/10-02/14 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Act 2: Acting in Performance 145817-1A Grades 3-8 Tu 01/10-02/14 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45

Session 2

Broadway Minis 145811-2A Ages 4-6 M 02/20-04/03 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Broadway Kids 145812-2A Ages 7-11 W 02/22-04/05 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Broadway Players 145814-2A Ages 12+ Th 02/23-04/06 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Act 1: Acting Fundamentals 145816-2A Grades K-3 Tu 02/21-04/04 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45 Act 2: Acting in Performance 145817-2A Grades 3-8 Tu 02/21-04/04 4:15-5:15P Marquee Youth Stage $130 45

Winter Productions

Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh” 145821-1A Grades 3-8 F-Su 03/10-03/12 12:00P Marquee Youth Stage $330 46 “Camp Rock: The Musical” 145821-1B Grades 6-12 F-Su 04/28-04/30 12:00P Marquee Youth Stage $330 46

Nature

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 6 people, with one adult in attendance.

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!

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.

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.

NATURE

Program Name Code Age Days Dates Time Location Fee

Animal Feeding Time! 140000-1A All Ages Sa 02/04 2:00-3:00P Red Oak $40 for a group of up to six

Cave Hike Bookworm Wednesdays 140001-1A All Ages Su 01/15 2:00-3:00P Red Oak $9 140002-1A Ages 2-5 W 01/04-01/18 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $42

Bookworm Wednesdays 140002-1B Ages 2-5 W 02/01-02/15 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $42

Chill with Me 140006-1A Ages 2-5 w/Adult F 02/03-02/17 10:00-10:30A Red Oak $42