Kids, teens and family

Dance camps: Chicago Storm's dance team, the Storm Chasers, led by director Lindsey Jones, holds 12 weeklong dance camps throughout the Chicago area for ages 4-6 and 7-17 from June 16 through Aug. 11. Each camper receives a set of poms, official camp T-shirt, certificate of participation and a ticket to a Chicago Storm match during the 2008-09 season. Register online at its Web site: www.ChicagoStorm.net, and click on either the "In the Spotlight" link on the right side of the front page, or the "Camps" link on the left side.

The Chicago Storm offices are at 5333 Prairie Stone Pkwy., Hoffman Estates. Call (866) 786-7681, or visit www.ChicagoStorm.net.

Movies at MPPL: 7:30 p.m. June 4, and 1 p.m. June 12; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Complimentary movie screening. For more information on this month's featured films, call (847) 253-5675. Due to a restrictive marketing agreement, the library is prevented from reporting the title of this film in media aimed at the general public.

Cruise night: 5:30-9:30 p.m.; June 6; Meijer Super Store, Algonquin and Golf roads, Rolling Meadows. Live music. Visit www.rmcarclub.com.

SS Crocifisso Fest: 6:30 p.m. June 7 and 8; at Maryville Academy, 1150 N. River Road, Des Plaines. Vespers will be at 6:30 p.m. at Maryville Academy Chapel June 7. June 8 events include Italian Mass at 1:30 p.m.; procession accompanied by the Sicilian Band of Chicago at 3 p.m.; traditional "horse parade" and music at 5 p.m. and fireworks at sunset. Games, prizes, train ride, balloons and face painting. (847) 255-6365 or (312) 263-4930.

Pirate's Cove: Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday starting June 7; closed Sundays. Pirate's Cove Children's Theme Park, 901 Leicester Road, Elk Grove Village. Hands on amusement park for children ages 2 to 9 years of age. Admission: $9 per child, $8 for Elk Grove resident children; adults are free. (847) 439-2683 or visit www.elkgroveparks.org

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.

Summer Reading Club Kickoff: Noon-2 p.m., June 8, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. The "Get in the Game, Read!" summer reading club's kickoff event will feature a live DJ, water balloon toss, balloon twister and carnival-style games. Summer Reading Club registration will also begin. Refreshments will be available while they last. Registration for the Kickoff Event is not required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Henhouse Prowlers perform: 6 p.m. June 8; Moehling Park, adjacent to Capannari Ice Cream, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Bluegrass music; six piece band (guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and upright bass) with a focus on traditional vocal harmonies, hard driving instrumentals and lyrics. (847) 392-2277.

Chess for All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. June 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Share moves and strategies with other players or just enjoy a game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. This program is for players of all ages. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit the Web site at: www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Behind Barbed Wire: 1 - 4 p.m. June 9; Prospect Heights Library, 12 N. Elm St. Special traveling exhibit of Midwest POWs in Nazi Germany housed in a converted 40-foot school bus. Stories of Midwest POWs during Hitler's Third Reich. World War II drama through narrative text, multimedia and artifacts. Admission is free; advance registration is not required. Children under 10 must be with an adult. (847) 259-5300

Operation Safety: 1-4 p.m. June 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, in the north parking lot. The Illinois State Police and the Wheeling Police Department will simulate various unsafe driving situations including a rollover car crash, driving without a seat belt and drunk driving. This event is for all ages and will stress the importance of driver awareness. For details or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Open Storytimes: 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., June 10; and 10:30 a.m., June 13; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Open to children ages six and under and their families; 30-minute sessions featuring stories and songs. Adults must accompany children under three. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 for more information.

Jesse White Tumblers: 2-3 p.m., June 10, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. First- through ninth-graders can see how these talented children fly through the air as they complete acrobatic and athletic feats. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Bubble Wonders Show: 11 a.m.-noon June 11, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. International bubble artists Geoffrey "Merlin" Akins performs. For all ages. $3 for residents; $5 for non-residents. Register at www.sbpd.net.

Noonie Time: noon-1 p.m. June 11, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free entertainment in outdoor theater. Bring blanket and lunch or purchase lunch on site.

Plant a Flower: Registration begins June 11 for the June 25 program at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The program for children grades K-2 will be held at 11 a.m.; grades 3-5 at 1 p.m. Register at its Web site: www.palatinelibrary.com or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132.

Game on!: 1-3:30 p.m., June 11, 16 and 25, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Playing Guitar Hero or competing with Mario at the Olympics on a Nintendo Wii, along with a variety of other video games. For sixth- through 12th-graders. Registration is not required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Kidsbuck$ Family Game Show: 7-8 p.m., June 11, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An ever-changing cast of randomly selected contestants plays the Kidsbuck$ Family Game Show. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Jamma Tales: 7-7:30 p.m., June 12, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Stories and songs designed for young children ages 2-5 and their caregivers. Children may wear pajamas for this evening storytime. Registration is not required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Preschool Storytime: 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m., June 12, 19 and 26, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Half-hour weekly program features stories, songs and finger plays. Children should be 3-years-old by June 12. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Chefs in Training: 1 p.m. June 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. The team from Whole Foods Market, Palatine, will present a cooking class for budding chefs in grades 5-8. (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or visit the Web site: www.palatinelibrary.org.

From Bibs to Books: 9:30-10:15 a.m. June 13; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Children ages 23 months and under will enjoy a variety of rhymes, simple stories and songs. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675.

Decorate for Dad: Anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. June 13; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Handcraft a gift for Dad. An adult must accompany children under age 9. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 for more information.

Picnic in the Park: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 13, North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Bring your own picnic or buy lunch from food vendors. Free Moon Jump and slide, balloon sculptures, face painting and live music.

Open Storytimes: 10:30 a.m., June 13; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Open to children ages six and under and their families; 30-minute sessions featuring stories and songs. Adults must accompany children under three. No registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 for more information.

Cruise night: 5:30-9:30 p.m.; June 13; Meijer Super Store, Algonquin and Golf roads, Rolling Meadows. Live music. It runs Fridays thru Oct. 10. Visit the Web site at: www.rmcarclub.com.

Teen pool party: 8-10 p.m. June 13, Birchwood Pool, 435 W. Illinois Ave., Palatine. For ages 12-16 years. $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Swimming, music, food, giveaways, more. For information, call the Palatine Park District at (847) 991-0333.

Fire Safety Storytime: 11 a.m.-noon, June 14; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Meet an Arlington Heights firefighter and learn about fire safety and fire trucks at a special storytime. Register under programs at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

Great American Game Show: 11-11:45 a.m., June 14; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Super Saturday family game show lets children and their families show off their sports and game knowledge. To register, visit the Web site at: www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Father's Day Craft: 10-10:45 a.m. June 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Making a special craft to give to dad for Father's Day. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Tunes from Toons: 7:30 p.m. June 16; Veterans Memorial Band Shell, Lions Memorial Park, 1000 W. Central, Mount Prospect. Concert for children performed by Mount Prospect Community Band. In the case of inclement weather move indoors to Lions Recreation Center at 411 S. Maple, Mount Prospect. (847) 640-1000.

Story Tots: 9:30 a.m. June 16; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Parents act as role models, leading 2- and 3-year-olds through finger plays, action rhymes, and sitting/listening behavior. Registration not required. Call (847) 253-5675.

Toby the Tire: 1-2 p.m. June 17, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Children ages 3-9 can come to the library and learn about bicycle safety from Toby the Tire. Registration is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Monthly Movie: 2 and 6:30 p.m. June 17; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Find out on the big screen what happens when two creative old guys check themselves out of the hospital and check off the things they always wanted to do before their terminally ill diagnosis comes true. (847) 259-6050.

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.

Positive Parenting: 6-7 p.m. June 17-July 29; Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights (adjacent to Buffalo Grove). Discussions on parenting concerns and strategies that encourage mutual respect and cooperation. Meets Tuesdays for seven weeks; $105 series fee (can be adjusted). (847) 392-8820. www.jcfs.org

Kids Book discussion: 7-8 p.m., June 17, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Second- and third-graders can discuss "The Seven Treasure Hunts" by Betsy Byars and do a craft. A complimentary book will be reserved upon registration. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

The Rope Warrior: 2-3 p.m., June 17, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. David Fisher, a Guinness World Record holder and has been featured in "Ripley's Believe It or Not" will perform jump rope tricks for first- through ninth-graders. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Country Fair:: 6-10 p.m. June 18; 6-10:30 p.m. June 19; 6-11:30 p.m. June 20; 4:30-11:30 p.m. June 21; and noon-10 p.m. June 22, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Includes carnival, entertainment, raffles, puppet show, Bingo, outdoor Mass, more. For entertainment schedule, ride prices and information, visit www.churchoftheholyspirit.org. (847) 882-7580.

Noonie Time: noon-1 p.m. June 18, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free entertainment in outdoor theater. Bring blanket and lunch or purchase lunch on site.

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.

Amazing Animal Adventure Show: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 19, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Education and interactive program for all ages. Tickets available in advance at the Reader Assistance Desk. (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or www.palatinelibrary.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 7-18. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

The Next Idol?: 7-8:30 p.m., June 19, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Jillann Gabrielle, a voice instructor, singer, actress and producer, will present a workshop for teens in sixth through ninth grade on what it takes to be a great performer. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

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-townshop.org. Closed July 4.

Cruise night: 5:30-9:30 p.m.; June 20; Meijer Super Store, Algonquin and Golf roads, Rolling Meadows. Live music. It runs Fridays thru Oct. 10. Visit www.rmcarclub.com.

We Love Webkinz: 2-3:15 p.m. or 4-5:15 p.m. June 20; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave.

Kids in grades K-3 and their pet(s) are invited to make a craft and play live-action Webkinz games. Register under programs at www.ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.

Mowing and Mooing: 4 p.m. June 22, Spring Valley Nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Watch the draft horses mow the hay field, help with harvest, hay rides, churn butter, make cheese, milk the cow, more. $2 per person; $8 per family of six or less. Each additional member is $2. Children 3 and under free. (847) 985-2100.

Open house and petting zoo: 1-3 p.m. June 22, Sunderlage House, 1775 Vista Lane, Hoffman Estates. House tour and petting zoo presented by the Hoffman Estates Historical Sites Commission along with an ice cream social hosted by the Schaumburg Township Historical Society. (847) 882-3389.

Summer break open gym: 5-8 p.m. June 23, Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Open gym and fun programs for ages 12-18. (630) 483-5799 or visit the Web site at: www.hanover-township.org.

Girls' Self-Defense Workshop: 3:30-6:30 p.m., June 24, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For girls ages 13-19. Self-defense techniques are demonstrated and girls practice simple self-defense moves. Registrants under the age of 18 must submit a parental permission slip before attending. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Matt Wilhelm: 2-3 p.m., June 24, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. BMX World Championship medal-winner Matt Willhelm will demonstrate tricks on his bike while discussing the importance of safety; for first- through ninth-graders. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Noonie Time: noon-1 p.m. June 25, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free entertainment in outdoor theater. Bring blanket and lunch or purchase lunch on site.

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.

Flute Sweets & Tickletoons: 7-8 p.m. June 25, Vernon Area Pub­lic Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Keith Torgan and Barbara Siesel introduce children to classical music through the story of Rapunzel. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

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 7-18. (630) 483-5799 or www.hanover-township.org.

Run for the Arts: 7:30 a.m. July 4, downtown Barrington.

Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health and Fitness Center. Includes a 5K and 10K run, and a 2K and 5K walk. Entry fee is $25 through June 26; $28 thereafter for the 5K/10K run. $15 for the 5K/2K walk. Proceeds support the Music Therapy program at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Entry forms available at Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center, 1301 S. Barrington Road, Barrington, or by calling (847)-620-4589.

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-townshop.org. Closed July 4.

Cruise night: 5:30-9:30 p.m.; June 27; Meijer Super Store, Algonquin and Golf roads, Rolling Meadows. Live music. It runs Fridays thru Oct. 10. Visit www.rmcarclub.com.

Noonie Time: noon-1 p.m. July 2, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free entertainment in outdoor theater. Bring blanket and lunch or purchase lunch on site.