Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • EARLY CHILDHOOD & YOUTH PROGRAMS

S ’ mores Summer Slime

Summer is finally here ! Gathering around the firepit is a seasonal favorite , but this time we are gathering around our bowls to HAVE THE SLIME OF OUR LIFE with s ’ mores scented slime ! Our slime will smell like melting marshmallows over a campfire and have the perfect ooey gooey stretch . All participants will leave with perfectly stretchy slime in a souvenir jar . But that ’ s not all ! We will end class with a s ’ mores themed taste-testing bar !

The Thrills And Chills of Ice Cream Science and History — A Yummy Lab Experience !

National Ice Cream Day is coming soon ! Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early physics and chemistry teachings to children . Kids can become an expert on this beloved treat and billion-dollar business as we make a batch of homemade ice cream . Also , explore the science of the amusement park treat , Dippin ’ Dots and the first novelty ice cream treat on a stick . Then sit down for the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town . Did anyone say BRAIN FREEZE ? Who will be crowned King or Queen ? This is a child ’ s dream class and all about putting the fun back into learning and building self-esteem . This class explores both Chemical and Industrial Engineering concepts , along with how this treat evolved . Don ’ t wear your Sunday best to this event , we will get sticky ! Lots of tastings , contests , and a themed souvenir included .

Back To School Self-Esteem and Leadership Lab

Summer is ending and kids will soon be headed back to school . As you stock up on the school supplies , don ’ t forget self-esteem and leadership ! While building these skills is a lifelong journey , this workshop is a great kick-off . This self-esteem lab experience offers incredibly fun activities and games to boost our children ’ s gifts and talents for the 2024 / 2025 school year . Everyone is good at something ; we just must roll up our sleeves and figure it out . Through wacky dramatizations and experiences , kids will have the chance to cultivate self-worth and will not even realize they are working on it ! What to expect ? Interactive games like : Resilient Rubber bands , Splat Ball Scatter , Lollipop Marathon , King ’ s Throne , Balloon Bust , Compliment Café , and more ! Kid ’ s emotional “ buckets ” will get filled and will likely be overflowing with confidence when they depart this class . Research shows that children who had opportunities to build self-esteem as a child , display higher leadership skills later in life . In a self-absorbed and competitive world , garnering and keeping self-esteem is sometimes a tall order , but this class will help harness it !

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