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YOUTH ACTIVITIES
PROGRAM AGES DAY(S)/TIME DATE(S) LOCATION
# of
CLASSES ACTIVITY # RES/NR
Engineering with
LEGO®
5-7 W, 4:45-5:30pm Apr 2 - May 21 Andersen Park 8 #261280-01 $132/$198
3D Digital Art Studio 10-13 W, 7-8pm Apr 2 - May 21 Andersen Park 8 #261281-01 $142/$213
LEGO Innovations Lab 8-12 W, 5:45-6:45pm Apr 2 - May 21 Andersen Park 8 #261283-01 $142/$213
Checkmate Chess 5-12 Tu, 6:30-7:30pm Apr 1 - May 6 Field Park 6 #261380-01 $87/$131
Kids Cook: Pizza 9-13 F, 6-8:30pm Mar 21 Cheney Mansion 1 #285208-01 $35/$40
Kids Cook: Cupcake Wars 9-13 F, 6-8:30pm Apr 12 Cheney Mansion 1 #285209-01 $35/$40
Kids Cook: Breakfast Club 9-13 Sa, 9:30am-Noon May 3 Cheney Mansion 1 #285210-01 $35/$40
Engineering w LEGO® (Ages 5 - 7)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Children just love to "build and break", and that is
how they build-on the storehouse of their creative
energy. Working with LEGO® Education Kits and
under the guidance of an instuctor, participants
will create working models of simple machines
to understand some of the basic concepts of
engineering and science. They will learn about
working and application of levers, pulleys, gears,
axels and wheels etc. These hands-on activities
create understanding of "how things work", which
develops aptitude for engineering and promotes
learning in STEM. The program stimulates
creativity and provides a supportive environment for
its exploration, as well as promoting social skills.
Min 6/Max 12
LEGO Innovations Lab (Ages 8 - 12)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Bring forth the skills you have acquired through
experimenting with LEGOs over the years! In this
class, participants will bring together their wealth
of lego-experience, academic learning in science
and math to solve technology-related problems
of simple working machines. Participants will
further experiment with their ideas and make
working models to demonstrate to the class. Each
team of two children will have a complete LEGO
Engineering Kit and motor assembly to motorize
the models they create.
Min 6/Max 12
Checkmate Chess (Ages 5 - 12)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
No previous knowledge of chess is necessary: players of
all levels are welcome. Each class will consist of a fun
interactive teaching period and guided practice time.
Both new and returning participants will get to the
next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess
Scholars coach. Children will have an opportunity to
test for a Chess Belt® under a unique Chess Scholars
system patterned after martial arts belts. There will
also be a chess competition with prizes at the end of
the session!
Min 5/Max 20
3D Digital Art Studio (Ages 10 - 13)
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
Want to walk in the footsteps of Walt Disney ... the
innovator in animation and the winner of seven Emmy
Awards? Want to do an 'Aladdin' or a 'Fantasia' of your
own? Young 3D pioneers will learn how to work with
dynamic software to turn their imaginations into 3D
animated creations using an assortment of characters,
lively and realistic backgrounds, and special effects.
They will embellish their creations by adding sound
effects and music of their choice. Children work in
pairs consulting and sharing their thoughts and ideas.
A copy of their work will be sent home with them on a
flashdrive at the conclusion of the class.
Min 6/Max 12
Non-lottery program
Supervisor: Kate Sniegowski
School's out, it's time for fun! During The
Clubhouse, children participate in a variety of
structured and unstructured activities. Indoor
and outdoor learning experiences feature fun
recreational activities, such as group games and
sporting activities, as well as time to relax, read, do
homework and participate in quiet activities such
as arts & crafts and table games. An after school
snack will be provided each day. The Clubhouse
follows the District 97 calendar and does not
meet on full days off. Please refer to the Park
District 's No School Days for fun alternatives on
these days. Only Oak Park residents are eligible
for this program. Carroll Center serves Lincoln
School, and Longfellow Center serves Longfellow
School & Irving Scohol (transportation included).
Students who attend other Oak Park schools are
welcome to participate, but must secure their own
transportation to the program site.
Program Days/Times:
M, Tu, Th, F: 3-6pm
W: 2-6pm
Registration for the 2014-2015 school
year begins Monday, May 7. Tuition is
$2,682 for the 2014-2015 school year,
and a monthly payment plan of $298
per month is available. A $25 non-
refundable administration fee is due
at the time of registration.
This Program is not part of the lottery
and all registration must be done in
person at our Administrative Center.
Kids Cook Programs (Ages 9-13)
Supervisor: Poppy Vogel
Join Chef Ron Martin in the catering kitchen at
Cheney Mansion for some themed evenings sure to
please an aspiring young foodie!
March: Pizza Night 2014! Learn the history of pizza,
different types of crusts and non traditional toppings.
Plus, a top secret bonus recipe. Shhh!
Apr: It's Cupcake Wars! Carrot Cupcakes with white
chocolate icing compete with chocolate cream-filled
cupcakes and the ever-popular red velvet cupcake.
May: Breakfast Club - This menu is designed to
have students thinking differently about breakfast.
Spiced breakfast sausage, pumpkin pancakes with
maple-ginger syrup, breakfast strata with ham and
peppers and an apple streusel coffee cake!
Afterschool Program
