Youth & Teen Programs

Youth & Teen Programs

Discover hidden talents and make new friends!

Grab some friends and come with us to explore someplace new, learn a skill or attend a special event created just for you. Our epic youth and teen programs, trips, and events are designed for  ages 6 to 16. So grab a friend and check out everything there is for you to do. Discover hidden talents and interests and make new, like-minded friends. 

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Programs

1110113 / First Aid: Girl Scout/Brownie

Our 90-minute class sponsored by Healthy Pi, is for all teens (including Girl Scouts). Make a first aid kit, learn how to treat minor household injuries, & know how to prevent and treat outdoor injuries. Class meets some of the Girl Scout First Aid Badge requirements, but class does not include a badge. Class is great to get them geared up for summer camp.
1110113-1 - First Aid Kit - First Aid
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/28/2025 - 2/28/2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
10-14

1110116 / Safe@Home Training

Our 90-minute safe@home class, sponsored by Safe Sitter®, is sure to get your teen on the right track to be prepared for the responsibility of staying home alone. Through games and activities this program provides information and skills practice related to important safety training including how to practice safe habits, navigate common household emergencies, and how to prevent & address illness and injury. Program includes a manual. Due to the cost of books and materials needed for the class, refunds will not be given 1 week prior to the start of the class.
1110116-1 - Safe@Home Training
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
1/24/2025 - 1/24/2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
10-12
1110116-2 - Safe@Home Training
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/7/2025 - 2/7/2025
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
10-12

1110119 / Spring Break Skateboard Camp

This camp is for beginner and intermediate skaters. Participants must bring a water bottle, skateboard, and helmet. Knee, elbow, and wrist guards are encouraged. Beginners learn how to start, stop, drop in, ollies, basic ramp riding, balance, and tricks. Intermediate riders are taught skills and tricks based on their abilities. For questions about equipment, email fpteamskateboard@yahoo.com.
1110119-1 - Spring Break Skateboard Camp
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
3/24/2025 - 3/28/2025
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Hinkley Park
Ages
7y-12y

1110201 / K-1 Speed

Go-kart racing will never be the same after racing at K-1 Speed! This indoor track is designed for both beginners and experienced go-kart racers. Race wheel-to-wheel with your friends at speeds approaching 45 mph! Transportation and adult supervision are provided. You must be 4’10” or taller. Additional details will be provided closer to the start date. Registration deadline: Feb 10
1110201-1 - K-1 Speed
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/17/2025 - 2/17/2025
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
11-15

1110202 / Teen Bowling Trip

Spend your night bowling with friends as we head to Classic Bowl in Morton Grove! Join other teens for a fun time hitting pins and having a blast! The fee includes transportation, shoe rental, and two hours of open bowling. Please bring extra spending money Registration Deadline Feb 21st
1110202-1 - Teens Bowling Trip
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/28/2025 - 2/28/2025
4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
11-15

1110203 / Teen Hockey Trip

Join us for a fun Teens Trip to a Wolves hockey game! Enjoy live action, hang out with friends, and cheer on the team. Don't miss out! Please bring money if you'd like to purchase items from the gift shop or concession stand. Registration Deadline: March 3
1110203-1 - Chicago Wolves Teen Trip
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
3/9/2025 - 3/9/2025
1:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
11-15

1110204 / Teens Theater Trip

Catch Music Theater Works’ lively performance of Guys and Dolls! Set in New York, this classic musical is packed with fun songs, vibrant characters, and a charming love story. Perfect for a fun night at the theater! Please bring money if you'd like to purchase items from the gift shop or concession stand. Registration Deadline: Mar 10
1110204-1 - Theater Trip to "Guys & Dolls"
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
3/15/2025 - 3/15/2025
12:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
11-15

1110205 / Teens Snow Tubing

We are going to Villa Olivia to enjoy a day of snow tubing fun, followed by hot cocoa to warm up. Grab your friends so you don't miss out on this event, it’s going to be a blast! Registration Deadline January 14th
1110205-1 - Snow Tubing at Villa Olivia
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
1/20/2025 - 1/20/2025
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
11-15

1110206 / Magic! Magic! Magic!

Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the "Magic Team of Gary Kantor!" Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, and mind-reading. All materials are provided, and each child receives a magic kit to take home. Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate. Additionally, you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are always taught at each session! Instructor: Magic Team of Gary Kantor.
1110206-1 - Magic! Magic! Magic!
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Availability
Cancelled
Res/NonRes
1/23/2025 - 1/23/2025
6:45 pm - 7:40 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
5-12

1110314 / Middle School Night at the Pool

Middle Schoolers grab your swimsuit, towel, and friends and head over to the Centennial Fitness Center for a private pool party. Pre-registration is required and no at the door registration will be accepted.
1110314-1 - Middle School Night at the Pool
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/7/2025 - 2/7/2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Centennial Fitness Center
Ages
11-14
1110314-2 - Middle School Night at the Pool
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
4/4/2025 - 4/4/2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Centennial Fitness Center
Ages
11-14

1110402 / Code Advantage

In this awesome class, kids learn while having FUN! Students will learn to move, explore, and build/craft within Minecraft. Then, we recreate real life structures while learning about architecture, physics, and circuitry. By the end, students will use their knowledge and creativity to make projects on their own. Students do not need prior experience with Minecraft. ---
1110402-1 - Code Advantage: Minecraft Club
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/5/2025 - 3/19/2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
Ages 5-7
1110402-3 - Minecraft Code: Avatar the Last Airbender
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
2/5/2025 - 3/19/2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
Ages 8-11

1110408 / Intro to Robotics & Programming

Build to withstand any siege! Students learn principles of construction and use math skills as they experiment with scale and size, staggering vs. stacking. In a hands-on class using Lego® materials, we’ll work in teams to build castles, towers of strength and working catapults. On the last day, we will have a marshmallow launching challenge with our catapults!
1110408-5 - Computer Explorers Castles Moats and Catapults
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Availability
Waitlist
Res/NonRes
2/27/2025 - 3/20/2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
4.5-6
1110408-6 - Computer Explorers: Cars, Catapults, and Bridges
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
1/30/2025 - 2/20/2025
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
7-12

1110606 / School's Out Fun Club

Enjoy a fun-filled day off of school at the Park District’s School’s Out Fun Club! We do fun crazy crafts, sports, art, and much more. Please bring a nut-free lunch, snack, and drink.
1110606-2 - School's Out Fun Club - MLK Day
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Availability
Unavailable
Res/NonRes
1/20/2025 - 1/20/2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
5-12
1110606-5 - School's Out Fun Club!
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Availability
Waitlist
Res/NonRes
2/14/2025 - 2/14/2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
South Park
Ages
5-12
1110606-8 - Spring Break Extravaganza!
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Availability
Waitlist
Res/NonRes
3/24/2025 - 3/28/2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
5-12
1110606-28 - School's Out Fun Club - Presidents' Day
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Availability
Waitlist
Res/NonRes
2/17/2025 - 2/17/2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
5-12

1110720 / 4th and 5th Grade Night at the Pool

4th and 5th graders, grab your swimsuit, towel, and friends and head over to the Centennial Fitness Center for a private pool party! Pre-registration is required and no at-the-door registration will be accepted.
1110720-2 - 4th and 5th Grade Night at the Pool
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
3/7/2025 - 3/7/2025
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Centennial Fitness Center
Ages
9-11

1110801 / Glitzy Girlz

Come join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) for a night of NEON and FUN with our staff! We will give each participant a pampering of GLAM with a Neon Hair Braids, , Neon make-up sparkle and NEON nail polish application. Each person decorates a unique craft with a Neon color and accents like jewels & personalization. They will design a cool beaded bracelet with charm. Our night ends with retro lights dance party to popular songs! A NEON glam bag goes home with each guest! Sign up with friends!
1110801-2 - Glitzy Girlz: Neon Glam Jam Dance Party
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Availability
Full
Res/NonRes
3/4/2025 - 3/4/2025
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
4-10

1110830 / Cooking with Sticky Fingers

Your kids can have a blast every week discovering how easy and fun it is to cook and gobble up tasty, healthy, American classics and globally-inspired Sticky Fingers Cooking recipes! Sticky Fingers Cooking offers young chefs the chance to explore exciting tastes and master culinary skills that kids can put to use in their family kitchens while nourishing their bodies and minds. We provide all of the tools, ingredients, and instruction needed to cook up a fun, delicious, and incredibly healthy after-school snack each week.
1110830-1 - Cooking with Sticky Fingers
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
1/15/2025 - 3/12/2025
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Maine Park
Ages
5-10

1150322 / St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt

A mischievous leprechaun dropped his pot of coins. Search high and low- in bushes, behind trees, and other hidden spots- for the cleverly hidden coins, shamrocks, and trinkets. We will provide pots for your treasure. Hunt is outdoors, weather permitting, so please dress accordingly.
1150322-1 - St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt
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Availability
Available
Res/NonRes
3/9/2025 - 3/9/2025
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
Ages
1.00-11.99