CHESS WIZARDS

Chess Wizards offers fun, intellectual and challenging chess education experiences to children of all abilities and ages. In addition to lessons and traditional gameplay, Chess Wizards incorporate variations of chess games that build teamwork and foster a genuine enjoyment of a game over a thousand years old!

AGE: 6-14    FEE: $115R / $172NR    MIN/MAX: 10/20

sTAGEPLAY JUNIOR: MUSICAL THEATER FOR KIDS!

Does your child love to sing, dance, and perform for others? This entertaining program emphasizes the journey toward producing a show from start to finish, while creating a fun environment to stretch dramatic wings. StagePlay Junior is a great introduction to musical theater for kids ages 5-8. Participants will also have an opportunity to perform in the chorus of the StagePlay production of A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol. The performance on Thursday, December 16 will give each cast a chance to show friends and family all that they have learned in only fourteen weeks. Included in the registration fee is a performance video. No class 11/25.

AGE: 5-8    FEE: $120R / $180NR    MIN/MAX: 10/20

STAGEPLAY JUNIOR: MUSICAL THEATER FOR KIDS!

Does your child love to sing, dance, and perform for others? This entertaining program emphasizes the journey toward producing a show from start to finish, while creating a fun environment to stretch dramatic wings. Participants will rehearse and perform A Fairy Tale Christmas Carol. All your favorite fairy tale characters take on new roles to retell this clever musical adaptation that stays surprisingly true to Dickens’ holiday classic, yet is unlike any version you’ve seen before! The performance on Thursday, December 16 will give the cast a chance to show friends and family all that they have learned in only fourteen weeks. Included in the registration fee is a performance video. For more information, email info@stageplaykids.com. Please note: The strict attendance policy states that only two classes can be missed in order to receive a speaking part. Absences must be communicated to the director prior to casting on September 16. No refunds after the second class. No Class 11/25.

AGE: 9-14    FEE: $150R / $225NR    MIN/MAX: 15/25

JUNGLE sAFARI hANGOUT

This night offers 3-hours of exclusive hangout in the Jungle Safari Playground! Bring your friends or make new ones as we play games, make a craft, eat pizza, and so much more. All participants must wear socks. Please inform the front desk of allergies or Alisa Anders at aanders@romeoville.org.

AGE: 5-10    FEE: $15R / $23NR    MIN/MAX: 5/8

cotton candy life coach

Feeling a little stressed out and spun up?  December 7th is National Cotton Candy Day!  Much like this sugary, sticky, webbed treat, kids often get a bit spun up at times too! Worrying and feeling anxious is on the rise and is considered one of America’s TOP health problems.  While there’s no miracle quick “fix”, this class has the potential to be a transformational kick-off to managing it and building self-worth!  Through funny and elaborate dramatizations like:  Cotton Candy Chaos, Ants at the Picnic, 1-2-3 WHACK, and more, kids will garner 9 strategic tools to use after they depart this workshop. Just for fun, we will also learn the science of cotton candy and enjoy this theme park treat.  Don’t be surprised if your child has a bit more “pep in their step” as they walk out of class.

AGE: 6-13    FEE: $27R / $40NR    MIN/MAX: 7/15

KIDINARY COOKING ACADEMY

Let your budding chef explore the culinary arts and discover their inner chef! Your child will learn ALL-NEW recipes each series using a variety of fundamental cooking techniques including, knife skills, baking, using herbs and spice, homemade sauces, zesting, and more. Budding chefs will become empowered to make informed health decisions through hands-on cooking with nutritional education, and will be on their way to preparing meals for you with the help of our chef instructors. Our chefs will teach recipes from all types of cuisines using fresh seasonal ingredients.

** Inform front desk of any allergies upon registration. No Class 10/11 and 10/18.

AGE: 8-13    FEE: $100R / $150NR    MIN/MAX: 7/12

SPECTACULAR MAGIC!

Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more! You’ll discover tricks that are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided, and each participant receives a magic kit to take home. This class will take place at the Plainfield Park District’s PARC Building (24550 West Renwick Road, Plainfield).

AGE: 5-12    FEE: $30R / $45NR    MIN/MAX: 1/12

LEGO ROBOTICS ACADEMY

The LEGO Robotics Academy is a comprehensive, repeatable after school program where children learn to design, build and program robots. Using a creative educational approach that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), this class is led by teacher-led instruction followed by fun, engaging and dynamic activities. Children are placed based on skill and experience.

AGE: 6-14    FEE: $102R / $153NR    MIN/MAX: 4/12

Minecraft Engineering

Imagine if your child could learn Civil Engineering while playing Minecraft. Chasewood has developed a curriculum that teaches engineering concepts and children apply them in a Minecraft environment. As a bonus, all students will be part of the Chasewood Minecraft Club with all members participating in challenges and innovation discussions weekly.

AGE: 8-16    FEE: $102R / $153NR    MIN/MAX: 5/10

SUMOBOTS

SumoBots is a fun blend of designing robots to compete in a SumoBot competition. In this class students will learn the physics and concepts of robots.  An understanding of the engineering process combined with fun competition will provide students a whole were of fun and learning.  In addition, students will learn how to problem solve, work in teams and deal with failure…all skills needed in the real world..

AGE: 7-15    FEE: $102R / $153NR    MIN/MAX: 5/10

STEM LEARN TO CODE

In this exciting class, children learn programming essentials using today’s leading edge teaching software. Chasewood’s multilevel curriculum starts with children learning the basics of programming, leading them to building their own interactive stories and games. The class encourages systematic reasoning, creativity and helps them to work collaboratively. This class is a multilevel program where children are placed based on skill and experience.

AGE: 8-16    FEE: $102R / $153NR    MIN/MAX: 3/10