2025-Summer-Guide-web

YOUTH INTEREST

CHESS SCHOLARS 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. This class will take place at Darien Park District Community Center located at 7301 Fairview Ave., Darien. Age: 5-13 R/NR: $136/$166 Location: Darien Park District Community Center Instructor: Chess Scholars Class # Date Day Time 3270A03-01 6/18 - 7/23 W 6:00-7:00pm PAJAMA SUMMER SPA NIGHT Join us for a cozy and fun Girls’ Night Out in your favorite pajamas! The Glitzy Girlz staff will guide you through creating the ultimate spa experience, teaching you how to do manicures and pedicures with a splash of colorful polish. Each participant gets a nail care kit, including a foot/nail brush, cuticle stick, and mini buffer, to use during the class and take home. You’ll also design a charming anklet with a variety of beads and enjoy decorating your nails with summer colors and stickers. The evening wraps up with music, energetic dancing, and a spa-themed goodie bag for everyone to take home. Class will be held at the Woodridge Park District Fred C Hohnke Community Center located at 2600 Center Dr., Woodridge. Age: 5-11 R/NR: $36/$54 Location: Woodridge Park District Class # Date Day Time 3270L42-01 6/19 TH 6:00-7:15pm

KIDS NINJA WARRIOR Welcome to Ultimate Ninjas! Working off an integrated curriculum, this class is appropriate for beginners and advanced participants. Each class is structured to provide progressive growth over the course of the session, and each set of obstacles and circuits are aimed at providing a foundation of strength, agility, and balance. These classes are very active. You will not stop moving and leave both gassed and proud! Our mission is to strive to have all achieve and be fulfilled and grow in perseverance, athleticism and confidence—and have fun doing it! This class takes place at Ultimate Ninjas located at 684 W. Lake St., Elmhurst. Age: 6-13 R/NR: $193/$223 Location: Ultimate Ninjas Elmhurst Class # Date Day Time 3270L92-01 7/13-8/17 SU 9:00-9:50am 3270L92-02 7/13-8/17 SU 10:00-10:50am 3270L92-03 7/7 - 8/11 M 5:30-6:20pm 3270L92-04 7/7 - 8/11 M 6:30-7:20pm 3270L92-05 7/9 - 8/13 W 5:30-6:20pm 3270L92-06 7/9 - 8/13 W 6:30-7:20pm 3270L92-07 7/10 - 8/14 TH 7:00-7:50pm 3270L92-08 7/12-8/16 SA 10:00-10:50am 3270L92-09 7/12-8/16 SA 11:00-11:50am

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