Kids, teens and family
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for families, including classes, park and library programs, music, dances, family fitness events, battles of the bands. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
May 25
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, May 25, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.
StoryBus: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 25, Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. The story of The Little Red Hen is told through hands-on exhibits to help promote literacy.
May 26
Youth Volunteer Training: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, or 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For students who signed up to help with the summer reading program and other activities at the library; attendance at a training session is required in order to volunteer. Grades 6 and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Fusion Dance Company Auditions: Register by Tuesday, May 26, for an audition between 4 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Administration Center, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. A jazz dance company for ages 10 to 15. Prepare a one-minute jazz dance and bring music. To register, call (847) 506-7872.
May 27
Teen Computers - MS PowerPoint: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to make clean and clear presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 28
Rocket Mania: 4-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, James "Pate" Philip State Park. Apply basic physics principles to assemble and launch a water/air powered rocket. For ages 8-12. $18. Advance registration required. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.
May 29
Game night: The public is invited to join members of North Northfield United Methodist Church in Northbrook for fellowship, snacks and games from 6:30 to about 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 29. Group games and board games will be played during this informal gathering, and prizes will be awarded. The food will include "sloppy joes" and other snacks. There is no admission charge for the event, which will be held at the church, located at Sanders and Dundee. For more information, call (847) 272-2250. www.northnorthfield.org.
Youth Volunteer Training: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For students who signed up to help with the summer reading program and other activities at the library; attendance at a training session is required in order to volunteer. Grades 6 and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 30
Variety Juggling Show: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Jason Kollum will present a variety juggling show followed by a workshop with demonstrations of various skills. For kindergarten and up. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
First Responders Appreciation/Safety Day: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Deer Grove Shopping Center/Palatine Target Center parking lot, 605-771 E Dundee Road, Palatine. Hosted by the Palatine Emergency Management Agency and Palatine Citizen Corps the event includes exhibits, demonstrations, police dogs, bicycle registration, emergency vehicles, more. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Palatine Township Food Pantry.
May 31
Flying 4 Kids: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Meineke Recreation Center, 220 E. Weathersfield Way, Schaumburg. Statewide kite fly to raise awareness for the Park District Youth License Plate program. Families, kids, kite enthusiasts and novices welcome. Includes refreshments. Free, for all ages. (847) 490-7020.
Chess For All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn to play chess, share moves and strategies or just sit down for a game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
June 1
Crystal Sun Catchers: 11 a.m.-noon Monday, June 15, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Children in grades 3 and up make crystal sun catchers. Registration begins Monday, June 1. To register call (847) 358-5881 or visit palatinelibrary.org.
Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt: Monday, June 1-Tuesday, June 30. Do you know where the "wild things" are in Palatine? Capture them on camera this summer for a chance to win a picture-perfect prize. Entry forms available at all Palatine Library locations beginning June 1. Completed scavenger hunts must be received by June 30 to be eligible for a prize. Winners will be selected and notified during the first week of July. Participants must be between the ages of 12-18. For information call (847) 358-5881 or visit palatinelibrary.org.
Vacation Bible school: Crocodile Dock will be presented from 9-11:30 a.m. June 22-26 at Saint Paul Lutheran School, 17 S. School St., Mount Prospect. Extended Day options available. Deadline to register is June 1. Call Stephanie at (847) 951-4670 or Dari at (847) 255-0332.
Sail a Sailboat Day: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Lake Opeka, Howard and Lee streets, Des Plaines. Take a sailboat ride, get answers to your boating questions, and view display boats. Free, space limited. Registration begins Monday, June 1. Call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, June 1, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road. Interactive play with balls, push toys, mats, hoops, more. $1.50 per child. (847) 604-4582.
June 5
Fantastic Friday: 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Ages 5-12 enjoy gym games, arts and crafts, board games, Baggo, movies, sports, more. $10-$13. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Teen pool party: 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 5, Birchwood Pool, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. Swimming, music, concessions for ages 12-16. $5 in advance; $8 at the door. (847) 991-0333.
June 6
Junior high teen dance: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. DJ entertainment, dancing, basketball, ping-pong, contests and more for grades five-eight. Teen ID required. $8-$10. Kim, (847) 690-1446.
Surviror at the library: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Interactive game show gone wild. Entertainer Bob Bohm brings his Survivor set to the library where volunteer contestants of all ages compete at eating gummy bugs, twirling hula hoops, yelling like Tarzan and more. Register at (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.
June 8
Summer camp: Immanuel Discovery Camp, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine, is a Christian summer camp with flexible hours for children 4 years of age through fifth grade. Campers will enjoy pastimes like arts and crafts, theme-based field trips, and swimming. Discovery Camp will operate weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 8 through Aug. 14. More information and a request for materials are available on Immanuel's Web site at http://immanuelpalatine.org under "school" and "Discovery Camp".
Summer basketball camp: St. Peter Lutheran School 111 W. Olive, Arlington Heights will host the 15th Annual Summer Basketball Camp. Registration forms are available at the school office, as well as, the school's Web site. The camp is open to students of any school who are in grades 3-8 for the upcoming school year. The dates for fifth-eighth grade are June 8-11 and the dates for third-fourth grade are June 15-18. For more details, call the athletic office at (847) 253-6638, ext. 129.
Early bird pool pass: Save as much as $20 by purchasing your Mount Prospect Park District pool pass by June 8. The pool pass is your passport to all three park district pools as well as reciprocal use of Des Plaines Park District's Mystic Waters at daily resident rates. The pass is valid through Sept. 7. Family pass $190/$210; individual pass $95/$105 before June 8.
June 9
Summer preschool: Summer Preschool Program is available for 3- to 6-year-olds at Sonshine Preschool of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Prospect Heights. Enjoy a fun-filled five-week adventure from June 9 - July 9. Classes meet mornings from 9 -11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tuition for this class is $170. for a three-day-a-week program, $125 for a two-day-a-week program. Call for details, (847) 520-1116, Ask for Barb Orze.
June 10
Fun fest: Our Lady of Ransom Parish in Niles will host its 18th annual Family Fun Fest on the parish grounds, at Greenwood and Normal avenues, June 10-14. Entertainment on the main stage will be Incognitos at 7 p.m. June 10; The Associates at 7 p.m. June 11; Skip Towne & the Greyhounds at 8 p.m. June 12; Undercover at 8 p.m. June 13; and Downtown Sound at 5:30 p.m. June 14. (847) 823-2550.
June 11
Father's 's Day pizza and play: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, June 19, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Boys ages 6-12 with an adult male enjoy games, father-son competitions, pizza. $15-$20, $7 each additional person. Register before Thursday, June 11 at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 12
Family movie night: 8-9 p.m. Friday, June 12, Fred P. Hall Amphitheater, 262 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. "The Tale of Desperaux. " Free. (847) 991-0333.
June 15
Teen Leaders Camp: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday starting June 15, for two weeks, Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Teen ages 11-14 have a chance to learn what its like to be a counselor this summer. Each session teens will spend some time assisting with a younger camp activity. Play sports, games, play with the Wii game system, swim and go on field trips. For fees and additional dates, call the Hanover Park Park District at (630) 837-2468 or visit hpparks.org.
Hellenic American Academy summer camp: Session begins June 15. For camps hours, fees and information, (847) 317-1063.
Vacation Bible school: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19, Living Lord Lutheran Church, 1044 Congress Drive in Bartlett. Focus for kids entering K-fifth grade is on learning the Lord's Prayer through a fun and exciting safari-themed program. Kids entering sixth-seventh grades can register for program, featuring fellowship and service projects. (630) 830-3630, or livinglordlutheran.org. $20.
Summer music camp: 9 a.m. to noon Monday, June 15-Friday, June 26, Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Two-week intensive, half-day music camp is open to all instruments and vocalists in sixth to 12th grade. Beginners are welcome. Students will play in bands, receive instrument instruction from professional musicians and teachers, lead worship, and get a chance to show their skills at the final concert. $150. (847) 358-4600.
VBS: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 15-Friday, June 19, Christ the King Ev. Lutheran Church, 100 W Michigan Ave., Palatine. Vacation Bible School for children ages 3-14. There is no charge. Freewill offerings will pay for VBS costs and a Lutheran World Mission. (847) 358-0230, e-mail office@ByFaithAlone.org or ByFaithAlone.org.
June 18
Night out for teens: 7-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Swimming, games in the gym, movie, pizza. For grades six-eight. $12-$15. Register at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 19
Babysitter's training course: 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday, June 10-July 31, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. American Red Cross Babysitter's Training for ages 11-15. $65/$75. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 21
Vacation Bible school: Crocodile Dock vacation Bible school will be presented from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, at the southwest corner of Army Trail and Petersdorf in Bartlett. This event is for kids ages 3 through sixth grade and the cost is $15. Register by calling (630) 830-3003.
June 22
Vacation Bible school: Crocodile Dock will be held from 9 a.m. to noon June 22-26 at St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. You may register online at www.stpeter-ah.org or in the church office. There is a $5 fee per child to cover supply costs.
July 20
Vacation Bible school: Kids ages 3 years through fifth grade are invited to attend Crocodile Dock VBS. There is no cost for admission. This VBS will be held the week of 10 a.m. to noon July 20-24 at Grace Community Church, 431 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Contact Gia Miller at (847) 776-1900 or gia.miller@aboutgrace.com to register.
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Tutor. com: Youth Services Department at the Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights will have a new online service. Tutor.com connects to a real-time live tutor in an online classroom to work one-on-one on homework, studying, test prep, etc. Available daily from 2- 9 p. m. via the library's Web site phpl.info
Before and After School Care program: Weekdays, 6-8:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.; nonschool days (except major holidays), 6 a.m.-6 p.m.; Lutheran Church of the Cross, 2025 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Open to children ages 5 through 12. For details, call (847) 437-5176.
Preschool registration: Noah's Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, is currently registering new students for the 2009-2010 school year. Classes are available for children ages 2-6. Noah's Ark is a ministry of Barrington United Methodist Church. Call (847) 844-3738 for more information.