Just for kids
Just for kids
Here's a list of area activities, programs and events for your children.
More than stories:ŒChildren ages 3-6 make a craft as well as enjoy stories in a variety of formats from 7 to 7:45 p.m. today and Jan. 15 at Lisle Library, 777 Front St. Must be accompanied by an adult. Free, but registration required. Info: (630) 971-1675 or www.lislelibrary.org.
Holiday bear:ŒChildren ages 3-10 and a parent create their own holiday bear from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. The cost is $20 for child and adult for Naperville Park District residents, $30 nonresidents. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Cultural camps:ŒKids ages 3-10 make a mosaic art project, make some music, have a snack and watch a movie during Mom's Day Out Winter Camp from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. or 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Dec. 26 and 27 at Naperville Cultural Center, 55 S. Main St., Suite 211, Naperville. Info: (630) 696-4177 or www.naperculture.org.
Rock climbing:ŒA rock climbing mini-camp for young people ages 7-17 gives an overview of rock climbing techniques from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Vertical Endeavors Climbing Walls, 28141 Diehl Road, Warrenville. The cost is $35 for Naperville Park District residents, $53 nonresidents. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Winter break:ŒKids in grades 1-5 can enjoy open gym, games, crafts, bingo, pizza lunch, and movie from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26 at Cowlishaw School gym, 1212 Sanctuary Lane, Naperville. The cost is $33 for Naperville Park District and school district residents, $50 nonresidents. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Holiday camps:ŒNaperville Park District is offering basketball, rock climbing, bowling, football and baseball camps over the winter break. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Open gym:ŒFirst through fifth grades play games and sports from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 27 and 28 at Cowlishaw School gym, 1212 Sanctuary Lane, Naperville and at Patterson School gym, 3731 Lawrence Drive, Naperville; 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 3 and 4 at River Woods School gym, 2607 River Woods Drive, Naperville. The cost is $18 for Naperville Park District and school district residents, $27 nonresidents or $10 per day for residents, $15 nonresidents. Info: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Surviving the prairie:ŒYoungsters who have ever wondered what it would be like to be on a reality show have their chance to find out by attending "Survivor: Prairie" from 8:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Students in grades 1-5 learn what it's like to pack a wagon, bake cornbread, make butter and play pioneer games. The cost is $45 a day. Bring a sack lunch and drink; snacks are provided. Info: (630) 420-6010.
Mad science:ŒKids ages 5-10 explore and discover new scientific principles in this class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Barn Recreation Center, 421 W. Martin Ave., Naperville. The cost is $70 for Naperville Park District residents, $105 nonresidents. Bring lunch. Register: (630) 848-5000 or www.napervilleparks.org.
Hunting treasure:ŒBoys and girls in grades 1-5 seek clues, locations and hidden items using maps, compasses, puzzles, secret codes and high-tech GPS devices in "Hidden Treasures" from 8:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 2, 3 and 4 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The cost is $45 per day. Bring a sack lunch and drink; snacks are provided. Reservations: (630) 420-6010.