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Youth & Teen Programs

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Palatine Park District’s Youth & Teen programming features a variety of specialty classes for ages 5-16. Classes offerings often harmonize with each seasonal Holiday or tradition. Popular classes include Babysitting Skills, Magic Tricks, and Self-Esteem & Leadership.

Seasonal Classes (Registration 12-5-22)

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New Year’s Chocolate Bridges Of Hope | Ages 6-13
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Kids will experience a hurricane dramatization that will blow through the room to be sure their bridge is structurally sound! Participants may take their edible creation home or eat it on the spot! This workshop is truly the perfect blend of S.T.E.M. meets Life Coaching!

Valen-Science Experience: A Love Lab | Ages 6-13
Sunday, February 12, 2023

We are crushing on Valen-science! Experiment and check out all the things that make Valentine’s explosive and fun like carbon dioxide candy chaos, magnetic heart attraction, anti-gravity rocket love arrows, and finally a tower of hearts tournament for prizes.

Valen-Slime-A Stretching Thinking Slime Lab | Ages 6-13
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Have the slime of your life making Valentine’s Day themed slime! Customize your slime in the concoction center to smell like gourmet chocolates, fresh cut roses, or chocolate covered strawberries. Then color it to be vibrant with the colors known for Cupid’s Day.

Self-Esteem Through Spring Ice Cream | Ages 6-13
Monday, March 13, 2023

Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early chemistry teachings to children and helps build self-esteem. Kids can become experts on this billion-dollar industry as they make a batch of homemade spring themed ice cream. Think Peeps, Jellybean, Cotton Candy, and more flavor options! Also, explore the science and history of the beloved amusement park treats, Dippin’ Dots, waffle cones, and the first novelty ice cream bar, the Eskimo Pie.

Confidence Through Comedy  | Ages 6-13
Saturday, April 1, 2023

Today is April Fool’s Day! Let’s move towards the end of the school year with loads of laughter. Whether your child is naturally funny or not, they will have the opportunity to develop and execute comedic skills, gain a higher sense of confidence with stacked successes, and perhaps learn to use humor in a social setting.

Magic Tricks | Ages 7-12
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Children are guaranteed to have a great time learning fascinating tricks from a professional magician! Children will be able to amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. All material will be provided. Participants will learn a new trick each class so sign up again and again!

Glitzy Girlz: 80’s Neon Glam | Ages 4-11
Friday, February 3, 2023

Decorate a neon bag w/paints, jewels, and stickers as well as design a neon bracelet with 80’s style charm. Our night ends with some fun dancing to flashback hits and cool photos with props. A surprise goes home with each guest!

Inventors Lab | Ages 9-12
Winter 2023

We’ll become 21st century inventors as we let our imaginations turn everyday objects into musical keyboards or computer controllers or… Prepare to stretch your imaginations as you and your partner morph everyday objects around you.

Cars, Catapults | Ages 7-12
Winter 2023

This class focuses on teaching the FUNdamentals of engineering as students work in teams using LEGO simple machine kits. Each session will build upon the students’ skill level as they learn about levers, wheels/axels, gears. Projects could include building: drawbridges, cars, amusement park ride, cranes catapults and much more! Join the fun while you explore engineering concepts that you can use at home for your own projects.

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Lisa Schroeder
Special Interest Coordinator
Palatine Park District

847.496.6347

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Palatine, IL 60074
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