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Kids, teens and family

Posted July 27, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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Noah's Ark preschool: Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington has limited openings for the 2008-09 school year which begins Sept. 2. Preschool hours are from 9-11:30 a.m. and Kindergarten hours are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Classes are available for children ages 2-6. (847) 844-3738 or visit www.BarringtonUMC.com.

Summer break open gym: 5-8 p.m. July 28, Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Open gym and fun programs for ages 12-18. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Owls and other Birds of Prey: 7 p.m. July 28, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Mark Spreyer from Stillman Nature Center presents a program about owls and other birds of prey. Required tickets will be available a the Readers Assistance desk starting July 14.

Halloween in the Summer: 1:10-4 p.m. July 28-Aug. 7, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Campers ages 8-14 can get a jump on the costume stores by creating their own get-ups for the holiday or any day. To register or for information, (847) 925-6300 or www. harpercollege.edu.

Cartoon Creations Camp: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. or 1-3 p.m. July 28-Aug. 1, Bartlett Park District. Children ages 8-14 will explore the different cartooning methods in this specialty art camp. Leave camp with a portfolio of drawings and completed activities. The Bartlett Park District resident fee is $66; $76 for nonresidents. Advance registration is required. For registration and list of supplies needed, call (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Super Fun Happy Camp: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 28 to Aug. 1, Reed Turner Woodland Nature Center, 3849 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. For ages kindergarten (completed) through sixth grade. Cost is $350. Camp will have yoga, chess and improv. For information, visit www.longgroveparkdistrict.com or call the Long Grove Park District, at (847) 438-4743.

Polar Party: July 28; Rainbow Falls Water Park, 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Special event day featuring games and prizes. General admission is $14 per person. Elk Grove resident admission is $8. Summer passes are available. Call (847) 228-2860 or visit www.elkgroveparks.org

Summer break open gym: 5-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 15, Streamwood Park District Community Center, 777 Bartlett Road, Streamwood. Open gym and fun programs for ages 7-18. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Open gym and fun program: noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 15, Bartlett Elementary School, 111 North Ave., Bartlett. Summer Break program for ages 7-14. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

The Puppet Place presents Hansel and Gretel: 2 p.m. July 30, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. See this classic fairy tale in a whole new way, presented by performers from the Puppet Place. Registration required. (847) 382-1300 or www.barringtonarealibrary.org.

Open gym and fun program: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. Summer Break program for ages 7018. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Float night: 5-7 p.m. July 3, Seafari Spring Aquatic Center, 1700 Greenbrook Blvd., Hanover Park. Bring your favorite float and enjoy floating around the pool. (630) 837-2468.

Concert in the park: 7-8:30 p.m. July 31, Bartlett Park, Oak and Eastern avenues, Bartlett. Ravinia-style free entertainment, bring a picnic and lawn chairs or blankets. Alcoholic beverages prohibited. Scheduled entertainment: Mr. Meyers, Caribbean rock.

Fun programs open gym: noon-4 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 15, Lords Park School, 323 Waverly Drive, Elgin. Summer Break program for ages 5-14. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Summer movie: 11 a.m. Aug. 1, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The PG movie "Enchanted" will be shown. (847) 358-5881.

Spend a day at the Wisconsin State Fair: Depart 8:15 a.m., Aug. 2. from the Schaumburg Township District Library parking lot, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Enjoy the exhibits and shows, sample the food and watch the live entertainments. $32 for adults; $29 for children age 11 and younger. Registration required, call (837) 923-3347.

Anti Bullying workshops: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Aug. 2, Aug. 16, Aug. 23 and Aug. 30, Barrington Martial Arts studio, 123 Barrington Commons Plaza, Barrington. Workshop will cover anti bullying tactics and give participants tools to successfully deal with bullies, how to protect yourself, various self-defense holds, grabs and strikes. For ages 7 and up. $15. For information or to register, call (847) 382-9599.

Young Eagles Rally: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 3, Schaumburg Airport, Irving Park Road and Wright Blvd., Schaumburg. :Children ages 8-17 can meet the pilots, see the different types of aircraft and take a flight. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 101, weather permitting. For information or to register, call Churck at (708) 788-6390 or e-mail Youngeagles101@aol.com.

Family Days: Noon, Sundays through Sept. 21. Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights: Special theme each week. Also, a petting zoo, face painting and pony rides. Junior Jockey Club for kids ages 12 and under. Admission free for ages 17 and under. arlingtonpark.com or (847) 385-7500.

Grand luau: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 3, Seafari Springs Aquatic Center, 1700 Greenbrook Blvd., Hanover Park. Wear Hawaiian prints, leis and come barefoot to enjoy water games, hula hoop contests, beach music and more. All ages welcome. (630) 837-2468 or (630) 830-0300.

Guitar Boot Camp: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 4-7, Harper College, Palatine. Children ages 11-16 can attend this intensive four-day course lead by professional musicians, offering an overview of guitar techniques. Covers classical, folk, bluegrass, jazz, rock, blues and metal music. For information, call Henrietta Neeley at (847) 925-6659 or hneeley@harpercollege.edu. To register, visit www.harpercollege.edu.

Summer camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for one week beginning Aug. 4, Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. For children ages 5-14. $84; $99 for nonresidents. For information on the different camps available, call (630) 837-9720.

Family Night Adventure: 7-9 p. m. Aug. 5 and 19, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. Explore the wonders of nature through a variety of activities including hikes, crafts, storytelling, movies and dessert. Advance registration encouraged. $3 per person, per night. Open to all ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, (630) 540-4800 or www.barftlettparks.org.

Family Night Adventure: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 5 and 19; Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, James "Pate" Philip State Park. All ages explore the wonders of nature through a variety of activities including hikes, crafts, storytelling, movies and dessert. Advance registration required. $3 per person, per night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information, call (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Open gym and fun program: noon-4 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 15, Bartlett Elementary School, 111 North Ave., Bartlett. Summer Break program for ages 7-14. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

End of Summer Teen celebration: 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Silent auction, raffles, share your summer reading experiences. No registration required. www.barringtonarealibrary.org.

Animal Tracks Mystery: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 6; Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St. Be a nature sleuth and identify animal tracks hidden around the History Center, then make a plaster cast of your favorite track. The program is geared toward children ages 5-12, and an adult must accompany children. Free for Historical Society members and $1 per child for nonmembers. Call (847) 391-5399.

Open gym and fun program: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 15, Canton Middle School, 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood. Summer Break program for ages 7018. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Ducky Dip Day: Aug. 7; Rainbow Falls Water Park, 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Special event day featuring games and prizes. General admission is $14 per person. Elk Grove resident admission is $8. Summer passes are available. Call (847) 228-2860 or visit www.elkgroveparks.org

Float Night: Aug. 7, 14 and 21, Seafari Spring Aquatice Center, 1700 Greenbrook Blvd., Hanover Park. Bring your favorite float and enjoy the pool. (630) 837-2468.

Fun programs open gym: noon-4 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 15, Lords Park School, 323 Waverly Drive, Elgin. Summer Break program for ages 5-14. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Summer Blast For Teens: 8-10:30 p.m. Aug. 8; Rainbow Falls Waterpark, 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Free admission for swimming, a DJ, door prizes and contests for Elk Grove resident teens. Call (847) 437-9494

End of Summer reading celebration: 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Hand-on activities from the Busy Brains Children's Museum, treats and more. No registration required. www.barringtonarealibrary.org.

Baby Bistro Picnic: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 8, Good Shepherd Hospital, behind the barn area of the hospital, Barrington. To celebrate World Breastfeedng Week Aug. 1-7, the hospital is hosting the picnic open to all current and past breast feeding mothers. Food and door prizes provided. For information, call Karen (847) 381-0123 ext., 26-4383.

Summer break open gym: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9, Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Open gym and fun programs for ages 12-18. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Youth Fishing Derby: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 9, Beaver Pond in Bartlett, two blocks east of Route 59, just off Steans Road. For ages under 15. Bring your own fishing equipment and bait. Free. Registration on site at 8:15 a.m.

Hackberry Lane block party: 2-10 p.m. Aug. 9; Hackberry Lane, Arlington Heights. Bean bag tournament, face painting, trivia games, bingo and watermelon eating contest. Rain date is Aug. 10. (847) 788-8061.

Party in the Park: 4-10 p.m. Aug. 9, Highpoint Park, 1704 Glen Lake Road, Hoffman Estates. Food, beer tent, entertainment for all ages, games and crafts for children, music, dancing, Bingo, petting zoo, more. Free. For information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.heparks.org.

Young Rembrandts: 11 a.m. Aug. 9, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Instructors help preschoolers draw familiar summertime images. Basic skills in coloring, listening and organization for kids ages 3 1/2-5. Free. Register at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

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