Learning about money at an early age helps increase financial literacy as an adult. During this program, kids will learn how to create a shopping list to buy the ingredients needed to make some easy snacks. When you spend wisely, you may have money left to save after enjoying the delicious snacks! Experience this fun interactive educational program and take home a personalized piggy bank as a reminder about saving money. Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required. 

***Must have at least 10 participants****

Join us for a fun summer class all about gardening! Little Gardeners is a gardening program for children ages 5 - 7 years old. Children involved in the Little Gardeners class will embark on a hands-on journey, learning about the life cycle of plants, the importance of sunlight and water, and the joys of nurturing life from seed to bloom. This class is offered in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension Office.

 Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required.

Calling all young storytellers! Join us for Be an Author, a fun and interactive summer camp where kids will bring their imaginations to life by creating their very own book! Throughout the week, kids will explore the essential parts of a story—characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution—through engaging activities, group discussions, and hands-on writing exercises. Students will develop their own unique stories, illustrate their books, and even take home a finished copy to share with family and friends!

Join us in learning the art of braiding hair! After this class kids will be able to braid each other's hair and their own!

This class is designed to teach students the basics of magic presentation, the history of magic and illusions, how to make your own magic tricks, how to learn professional level illusions, and how to have fun doing this. Each student will pay a $15 fee directly to the instructor for supplies.

The Mental Health Magic program is a one-of-a-kind experience. This specific program is not being presented anywhere else in the country. Professor Longhair, AKA Randy Thompson, B.A., MHP, has been a community mental health counselor for 35 years. He applies his experience and knowledge about mental health topics and blends that with his interest in performing Magical Illusions. In this class, magic tricks will be performed and then the mental health concept behind the illusions will be discussed briefly by Randy. Then, a group discussion will follow. This is a fun, interactive, and professionally guided approach for the discussion of serious mental health issues. The topics include Problem Solving, Communication, Perceptions, Self Esteem, Coping With Bullying, and Grief, Change, and Loss. He has presented this for several years with great success. Now is the perfect time for children and teens to learn and practice ways to feel more comfortable with expressing their thoughts and feelings about the emotions that they experience in a safe and supportive atmosphere with professional guidance.

Students will learn different techniques to learn how to paint. 1st-6th grade.

Dive into a lively 2-hour adventure where children sing, dance, and explore musical instruments from around the world! This interactive class enhances rhythm, coordination, and creativity through engaging activities like familiar sing-alongs, dynamic dance games, and hands-on instrument play. Kids will also craft their own simple instruments to take home.