Talented Community Members Join Students for 'Try New Things Day' at Woodland Primary School

Gages Lake -- Students from kindergarten classes will participate in the annual "Try New Things Day" on Monday, May 21 at Woodland Primary School. This unique event offers students an opportunity to participate in novel and interactive presentations. Each kindergartener has the opportunity to participate in four, 30-minute sessions. Many community members, vendors and skilled parents share a wide variety of careers, hobbies and special interests.

Students are allowed to participate in the activities that interest them most. This part of "Try New Things Day" encourages individuality and lets students meet schoolmates with similar interests. Presentations are available across all fields. Sports fans can choose from soccer, street hockey, yoga, or fitness classes. Animal lovers may pick Comfort Dogs, The Frog Lady, or Pet-Palooza with the Warren-Newport Library. Amateur artists may learn how to draw or create a messy marble art project. There is something for everyone.

Try New Things Day begins at 10:15 AM and is packed with fun-filled activities, entertainment, and presenters. Presenters who donate their time include the following:

Young Rembrandts

Gurnee Park District

Gurnee Public Works

Cub Scouts

Kihap Martial Arts

FitKids

Hovercrafts

Hi-5 Sports

Gurnee Police Department

LCC Comfort Dogs

Guitar Academy

Champions Early Learning Center

FC Lake County Soccer

Girl Scouts

Gurnee Fire Department

The Frog Lady

Home Depot Gurnee

Warren Newport Library

Manicures

Lake County Farm Bureau

The event is possible due to financial support from the Woodland PTA as well as support from parent volunteers and Penn Station Subs in Gurnee.