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Youth Special Interest
Chess Scholars
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
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 aer martial arts belts. ere will also be
a chess competition with prizes at the end of the
session! Ages 5-12
Min 10/Max 20
Chess Scholars Workshop
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
is workshop is designed for players who already
know the basic moves. e program will include
fun, interactive learning from a renowned Chess
Scholars coach as well as a mini-tournament with
prizes. Each child will receive a participation award.
Please bring your own snacks. Ages 5-12
Min 5/Max 20
Magic Class
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they
learn fascinating tricks from professional magician
Gary Kantor. Amaze family and friends with tricks
that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and
more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you'll
discover that they are quick to learn and easy to
perform. All materials are provided, and each
child receives a magic kit to take home. Children
are grouped by age and will learn tricks that are
age-appropriate. Additionally, you can sign up for
this class again and again since brand new tricks are
taught each session! Ages 5-12
Min 5/Max 35
Guitar Rocks!
Supervisor: Amanda Heiman
Guitar Rocks gives children the chance to
experience playing and learning the guitar. Simple
chords are used and songs are played and sung as
a class. Melodies are explored using one or two
strings to help students learn the fretboard as well
as basic pick control. Little guitars are provided
for class so that little hands have a chance to learn
proper musical technique on the right-sized
instrument. No experience, instrument purchase or
rental required! Ages 5-7
Min 6/Max 8
Class does not meet: 11/22
Program Ages Day(s) & Date(s) Time(s) Location
# of
Classes Activity # Res/NR
Chess Scholars 5-12 Tu, Sep 12 - Oct 17 4:30 - 5:30P RCRC 6 461380-01 $96/144
Chess Scholars 5-12 Tu, Nov 7 - Dec 12 4:30 - 5:30P RCRC 6 461380-02 $96/144
Chess Workshop 5-12 F, Oct 6 6:00 - 9:00P RCRC 1 461102-01 $45/68
Chess Workshop 5-12 F, Oct 20 1:00 - 4:00P RCRC 1 461102-02 $45/68
Magic Class!! 5-12 Th, Oct 19 6:45 - 7:40P Andersen Center 1 461210-01 $20/30
Magic Class!! 5-12 Tu, Dec 12 5:00 - 5:55P Field Center 1 461210-02 $20/30
Guitar Rocks! 5-7 W, Sep 20 - Oct 25 4:45 - 5:45P Stevenson Center 6 461390-01 $129/194
Guitar Rocks! 5-7 W, Nov 1 - Dec 13 4:45 - 5:45P Stevenson Center 6 461390-02 $129/194
My Dolly & Me Tea 5-12 Su, Oct 22 11:00A - 1:00P Cheney Mansion 1 485403-01 $25/38
LIttle Helpers Works 4-7 F, Dec 15 5:30 - 8:30P Cheney Mansion 1 462007-01 $35/50
My Dolly and Me Tea
Supervisor: Susan Crane
Bring your favorite doll and dress in your tea
party best for an aernoon of fun, fashion, and
excitement. is is a drop-off program for tea party
attendees. A light lunch will be served. Ages 5-12
Min 12/Max 32
Little Helpers Works
Supervisor: Susan Crane
e Park District elves need helping hands to make
sure Santa is ready for his big night of deliveries.
Participants will rotate through stations including
a cra, toy testing, story time, and making Santa
his cookies to pack in his sleigh. Is your little helper
ready for the holiday season? Dinner is provided.
is is a drop off program. Ages 4-7
For our Youth Fine Art programs, see pages 64-67.
