Kids, teens and family
Events specifically for children or teens as well as those for, 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.
Preschool fall openings: The Elk Grove Park District has openings in its 2 1/2 and 3-year-old fall classes, 225 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. For registration or information, (847) 364-7224 or elkgroveparks.org.
Queen of the Rosary preschool: Queen of the Rosary School, Elk Grove Village, is currently accepting registration for its 3- and 4-year-old preschool program. For information, to schedule a visit, or to register, call Claudia, (847) 437-3322.
July 20
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, July 20, 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.
Game Design Team: 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 SW. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. For teens in grades six-12 interested in learning to design and make video games. Registration and attendance for the entire week is required. stdl.org.
Vacation Bible school: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, Grace Community Church, 431 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. For ages 3 year-fifth grade. Gia Miller, (847) 776-1900 or gia.miller@aboutgrace.com to register.
Lifeguarding Certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24; South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Ages 15 and up will prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon completion of the 40 hours, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional rescuer card, a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. $225-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Chess camp: 3-5 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, St. Peter Lutheran School, at 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights. Chess Camp includes master level instruction. Mary Mayo, mecmayo@yahoo.com.
Adventure Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 31, Lake Park, Des Plaines. Ages 9-14. $153-$192. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. Monday, July 20, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can watch a new anime movie or series and enjoy Japanese snacks. No registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Champ Chickagami at Lake Park: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, Des Plaines. Ages 6-12. $108-$135. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Arndt Park Adventure Camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday, July 24, White St and Howard Ave., Des Plaines. Ages 6-12. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Camp Pioneer: 9 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 20-Friday July 31, Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Ages 3-5. $96-$120. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
July 21
Just Entertain Me! Children's Music Series: Lunchtime, Tuesday, July 21, North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Children's music series. Free.
Mousetrap Machine show: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Watch science, math and art in action as a better mousetrap is created. Register at ahml.info under programs.
S4 League Gaming: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can play S4 League, a 3-D, sci-fi, multiplayer, third-person shooter. view and a techno beat. Limit 12 participants. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 22
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday July 22, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the armadillos of Texas. Make a paper version of this unique critter. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Road Rally: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Team of four-six teens in grades seven-12 will scour Town Square for clues and treasures. Register in teams or as a single at stdl.org.
Tales of Peace and Reconciliation: 7-7:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children and families will learn about and explore the meaning of peace with storyteller Gwen Hilary accompanied by the music of Enoch Williamson. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Jumping July Jamboree: 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Heritage Farm, 111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Ages 7-12 learn about jumping insects during a "Hopper Hunt" in the prairie. $6-$9. Register at (847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com.
July 23
Handwriting Analysis: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Poplar Creek Library, 1405 S. Park, Streamwood. Find out what your handwriting says about you. For teen and tweens. To register, (630) 483-4928.
Standing on the Rock Youth Conference: 7-9 p.m. Thursday July 23 and Friday July 24; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Faith World Outreach Church, 1280 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Games, water games, crafts, puppets, music and more. To register, (630) 830-0196. For information, fwo.org.
July 24
Dog Days of Summer: 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, ITT Technical Institute, 1401 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect. Car show and celebration includes lunch, vendors, military vehicle display, bags tournament, crazy Guitar Hero tournament, more. Rich, (847) 375-8800, ext. 131 or Cheryl, (847) 375-8800, ext. 118.
Barbie Beach Party: 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Bock Pool, 1223 W. Sharon Lane, Schaumburg. Children ages 4-6 bring your favorite Barbie and your swimsuit for a night of games, crafts, ice cream and swimming. $10-$12. Parent required to attend. Register at (847) 490-7036 or parkfun.com
Atcher Luau: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Atcher Island Water Park, 730 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Games, DJ, swimming, water park. $10-$15 includes lei, hot dogs, chips, and drink. Register at (847) 490-7015 or parkfun.com.
Overnight Blast: 6 p.m. Friday, July 24 to 8 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Seafari Springs, 1700 Greenbrook Blvd., and Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6900 Catalpa, both in Hanover Park. Kids 6-14 cab sleepover at the park district and play games, make crafts and have snacks with the staff. $39-$54. To register, (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org.
Paint our Windows: 7-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Children in grade four-eight can create summer scenes on the library's windows. Register at (847) 259-6055
Teen Coffee House: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Open mic night and karaoke jam for grades 6-12. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
July 25
Teen Volunteers: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 25, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Volunteers are needed to held the Teen Coprs coordinate the "Make a Difference Fun Fair" for young children. Benefits the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. For information, (847) 923-3191.
Open chess tournament: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Grades K-12 compete in one of three divisions. Trophies awarded. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
July 26
Summer Talent Show auditions: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, July 26 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Auditions for the fifth annual Summer Talent Show individually or as part of a group. Auditioners should be age 7 or better. Children under age 7 may audition as part of a family act. Call Beth Waller, (847) 490-7015 or visit parkfun.com.
Movie night: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview. Family movie night features "Caroline." Free. Refreshments served.
July 27
Parents Who Care open gym: 10:30-11:45 a.m. Monday, July 27, 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.
Vacation Bible school: Covenant Church, 301 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg, will host vacation Bible school from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, to Friday, July 31. (847) 605-8334, www.covcos.com.
Soccer camp: St. Peter Lutheran School, 111 W. Olive St., will host a soccer camp for ages 7-10, from 9-11 a.m. July 27-31. The camp will be run by a St. Peter member and players from Sockers FC and Barrington High School. The cost of the camp is $50. Contact Charlie Giovenco at (847) 381-8321 or Sockers009@aol.com.
Vacation Bible school: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31, Meadows Baptist Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. $12; $15 at the door. To register, visit meadowsfamily.org or call (847) 255-8764.
July 28
Just Entertain Me! Children's Music Series: Lunchtime, Tuesday, July 28, North School Park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Children's music series. Free.
July 29
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday July 29, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits Indiana's race cars. Make a miniature race car and see how fast it will go. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Sword Fighting program: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Learn about the weapons an styles of sword fighting from representatives of the Chicago Swordplay Guild. For grades seven and up. Register at stdl.org.
Aug. 3
Lifeguarding Certification course: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3-Friday, Aug. 7; South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Ages 15 and up will prepare to become a lifeguard at this American Red Cross aquatic facility. Upon completion of the 40 hours, the student will hold a current CPR for the Professional rescuer card, a Life Guard/First Aid card and an AED card. $225-$245. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Vacation Bible school: Multigenerational Vacation Bible School will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, from Aug. 3 - 7. Classes for preschool through adults conducted in English and Spanish will begin at 6 p.m. each day with a light supper and end at 8 p.m. The theme is "A Tiny Adventure - Discovering the Greatness of God." The program will include music, Bible study, and crafts. Admission is free. Call (847) 253-4839 to register.
Aug. 5
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 5, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the tornado tubes of Oklahoma. Get up close with a tornado by making one in a plastic tube. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Aug. 7
Flick and float Night: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Bock Pool, 1223 W. Sharon Lane, Schaumburg. Games, music, prizes, more. $15. Register at (847) 490-7036 or parkfun.com
Aug. 12
Studio Art Fair: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, The Studio, 1326 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect. Showcasing the artwork of students created in the classes offered at The studio, Mount Prospect Park District's center for visual arts. Refreshments, tours. For informaiton, (847) 640-1000.
Aug. 14
Movies in the Park: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Hoosier Grove Park, Streamwood. Free family movie, "Hotel for Dogs." streamwood.org.
Aug. 19
Adventures program at the History Center: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 19, Visitor Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. "United States Road Trip," visits the Northern Lights of Alaska. Create your own version of the colorful lights ween in the Alaskan skies by marbleizing paper and making it glow. For ages 5-12 with an adult. $1. (847) 391-539 or desplaineshistory.org.
Sept. 1
Parents Day Out: Fall registration for the 2009/2010 Kingswood Parent's Day Out program is under way. Children must be 2 or 3 years of age by Sept. 1, 2009, to enroll. If space permits, children will be accepted during the school year as they reach the age of 2 and 3. Class time is from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Children attend either a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday class. Parents may enroll their child/children for one day per week. Class size is limited to 16 children. The first day of class starts the week of Tuesday, Sept. 1. The monthly tuition fee is as follows: Tuesday-$95, Wednesday-$100, Thursday-$95, Friday-$95. In addition, there is a $25 nonrefundable registration fee. For details, contact Barb Symonds, minister of children and family life at (847) 398-0770, ext., 16. Kingswood United Methodist Church is located at 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove.