Youth Programs
Enjoy more fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the Gary Kantor Magic Team! Amazing cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more tricks! Although some tricks appear difficult, they are actually quick to learn and easy and fun to perform. All materials and a take home magic kit provided for each child. Children are grouped by age. New tricks every session. Tuesday, September 5 | 6:45-7:40 PM | R $25 NR $37 Monday, November 27 | 6:45-7:40 PM | R $25 NR $37 Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills and creativity. Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach. Saturday, 10:00-11:00 AM | August 26-September 30 | R $137 NR $149 Saturday, 10:00-11:00 AM | October 7-November 11 | R $137 NR $149 Get ready to become part of the biggest crime scene of the century! Did you commit the crime or is it the friend sitting next to you? Help solve the crime using digital microscopes to examine fingerprints, hair, powder samples and more, that may have been left at the crime scene. The last class will end with the class participating in a crime scene activity. Which one of your classmates is the suspect in the case? Possibly, maybe…even you! Monday, 6:00-7:15 PM | November 27-December 18| R $100 NR $110 Come join Glitzy Girlz (glitzygirlz.com) for a night out with the gals! Each girl is welcome to come in their PJs! Our staff will be pampering girls with hairdo, fun braids and sparkles. We will teach a mani pedicure and a mani section along with polishing nails and toes with glitter, neon and pastel polishes. A foot nail brush, cuticle stick and buffer will be take home goodies along with a mini polish and jewelry glam bag. Our night ends with some music and fun dancing to some disco lights and props for pictures! Wednesday, October 4 | 6:00-7:15 PM | R $36 NR $48 Build amazing robots using RoboThink’s STEM program. Equipped with our innovative robotics kits, which include motors, sensors, gears and mainboards, students create robots of all shapes, sizes and functions. Engineering concepts are presented through our trained instructors and picture based instructions. Students apply these concepts as they engage in exciting robotic challenges in a fun environment. Tuesday, 4:00-5:30 PM | August 29-September 19 | R $133 NR $147 Tuesday, 4:00-5:30 PM | October 3-October 24 | R $133 NR $147 This course builds knowledge of simple machines, engineering, programming and teamwork using the LEGO WeDo Robotics System, as students use as intuitive, icon-based programming environment, helping to bring their model to life. Monday, 6:00-7:15 PM | September 18-October 9 | R $100 NR $110 Bee-Bot, our robot friend, has a lot to share with us, not only on the floor but also on the computer. Young programmers will develop basic programming skills while practicing directional language, measurements, problem-solving, collaboration and much more. Monday, 6:00-7:00 PM | October 16-November 6 | R $80 NR $90 This exciting program from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary! Saturday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | August 26-September 30 | R $142 NR $154 Saturday, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM | October 7-November 11 | R $142 NR $154Abracadabra-Let's Do Magic
Abracadabra-Let’s Do Magic (Ages 5-12)
Instructor Gary Kantor Magic Team
Location Central Community Center
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Chess Scholars (Ages 5-12)
Location Central Community Center
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CSI – Crime Scene Investigation (Ages 7-12)
Location River Trails Park District Burning Bush Community Center
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Glitzy Girlz: Get Pampered Spa Divas (Ages 5-11)
Location Central Community Center
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RoboThink After School Robotics Club (Ages 7-12)
Location Central Community Center
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Robot Engineers (Ages 7-12)
Location Central Community Center
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Intro to Robotics & Programming (Ages 5-6)
Location Prospect Heights Park District 110 W. Camp McDonald Road
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STEAM (Grades K-5)
Instructor Chess Scholars
Location Central Community Center
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