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 22, 2017 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 lacrosse, soccer, street hockey, soccer, or fitness. Animal lovers may pick Hitch & Mitch, The Frog Lady, or the Petting Farm. Amateur artists may learn how to draw like Disney, and budding performers could choose ballet or drama. 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

Cheerleading

ComEd

Cub Scouts

Kihip Martial Arts

FitKids

Hovercrafts

Gurnee Police Department

Lacrosse

Ballet

IGPFC Soccer

Hitch & Mitch

Early Learning Center

Drama Class

FC Lake County Soccer

Girl Scouts

Gurnee Fire Department

The Frog Lady

Home Depot

Face Painting

Gaga Ball

Street Hockey

4-H Petting Farm

Children's Learning Center-College of Lake County

Beauty-N-The Braid

Warren Newport Library

Science is Fun!

Gurnee Public Works

Manicures

Farm Bureau Let's Draw

Hi-Five Hoops

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