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SUMMER CAMP

SKY HIGH ENGINEERING NEW! Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Get ready to get your mind in motion as you work with and take home your very own Bridges and Skyscrapers Set! Learn all about basic structural elements and witness firsthand the forces acting on structural components! With your kit, you can build up to 20 model building experiments that each demonstrate a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way. Learn about the strength of materials as you compete with your classmate to see who can build the tallest tower using the pieces in this kit! Challenge yourself building different types of bridges such a suspension bridge or cable stayed bridge. Come bring out the architect side of you as you enter the fascinating world of structural engineering and explore the magic of STEM! Age: 7-11 R/NR: $215/$245 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Minds in Motion Class # Date Day Time 3270L62-01 7/7 - 7/11 M-F 9:00am-12:00pm CYBERCRAWLER ROBOT Build and take home your very own CyberCrawler Robot! This smart coding robotics kit entertains and teaches programming skills to inquisitive young future robotic engineers! With the aid of your instructor, you will each assemble your own robot that consists of 76 pieces. Once completed, a simple press-button programming keypad embedded on its cranium will send your CyberCrawler on its way! You can design obstacles and maze courses with your classmates and see how far you can go. With a maximum storage capacity of 64 tasks, your CyberCrawler Robot will be a terrific starter tool to learn the joy of coding. This very cool robot’s LEDs illuminate as it executes whatever you command. Come and join this fascinating and educational robotic experience! Age: 7-11 R/NR: $215/$245 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Minds in Motion Class # Date Day Time 3270L63-01 7/7 - 7/11 M-F 1:00-4:00pm

Cooking Camps HEALTHY HABITS CAMP NEW! The Healthy Habits Club from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions provides a fun, action-packed and positive environment to promote physical, mental and emotional health! Students will explore themes of communication, compassion for self and others, active listening, conflict resolution, gentle exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and respect. A qualified instructor will guide the participants in hands-on learning through games, movement, creative writing, problem-solving exercises and journaling. Age: 5-13 R/NR: $193/$223 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions Class # Date Day Time 3270A05-01 6/9 - 6/13 M-F 12:30-2:00pm What better way to explore another country and culture than through its food? Young chefs will cook recipes from all around the world and explore food history, culture, songs, geography, and languages associated with each recipe. We’ll travel the globe, but you can keep your passports at home! Age: 5-11 R/NR: $378/$408 Location: Lincoln Center Instructor: Sticky Fingers Class # Date Day Time 3270L37-01 6/10 - 6/13 TU-F 12:30-3:30pm GLOBAL TASTE BUDS COOKING CAMP Financial ASSISTANCE PROGRAM In an effort to provide recreation, health and wellness opportunities to all residents, including those who are experiencing financial hardships, the Downers Grove Park District has established a Financial Assistance Program. Participants must reside within the boundaries of the Downers Grove Park District to be eligible. For eligibility requirements or to donate to the Financial Assistance Program, please visit dgparks.org.

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