Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • YOUTH PROGRAMS
After School Enrichments
Music Start
Tablet / iPad Required! Learn to read music and play tunes! Brought to you by AES and The Music Path Company, this amazing program teaches young students the beginnings of music! Using a tablet / device, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies- without sacrificing any important musical knowledge- we are not taking shortcuts to playing and reading music. Prepare your student to take any instrument by giving them a solid musical foundation with this exciting program!
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fees |
605006-01 |
Tu |
4:30-5:30pm |
1 / 21-2 / 25 |
$ 150R /$ 180NR |
605006-02 |
M-Th |
3:00-4:30pm |
3 / 31-4 / 3 |
$ 160R /$ 190NR |
605006-03 |
Tu |
4:30-5:30pm |
4 / 15-5 / 20 |
$ 150R /$ 180NR |
Ages: |
5-10 years |
Location: |
Downers Grove |
Amigos |
Learning Spanish is as easy as uno, dos, tres! In Afterschool Amigos |
Spanish club, children will learn the vocabulary basics of self, family |
life, numbers, colors, shapes, greetings, days of the week and |
more. We will be singing, clapping, and counting our way towards |
learning the Spanish language. |
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fees |
605005-01 |
Th |
5:00-6:00pm |
1 / 23-2 / 27 |
$ 125R /$ 150NR |
605005-02 |
Th |
5:00-6:00pm |
4 / 17-5 / 22 |
$ 125R /$ 150NR |
Ages: |
5-11 years |
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Location: |
Downers Grove |
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.
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fees |
605003-01 |
Th |
6:00-7:00pm |
1 / 23-2 / 27 |
$ 125R /$ 150NR |
605003-02 |
M-F |
9a-12p |
3 / 31-4 / 4 |
$ 235R /$ 285NR |
605003-03 |
Th |
6:00-7:00pm |
4 / 17-5 / 22 |
$ 125R /$ 150NR |
Ages: |
5-14 years |
Location: |
Downers Grove |
Smart Start Art
Explore your artistic side with Smart Start Art from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. Learn how to draw an array of animals, from house pets to sea creatures to farm animals to jungle inhabitants! Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create! See your imagination come to life! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience necessary.
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fees |
605100-01 |
M-Th |
9:00am-12:00pm |
3 / 31-4 / 3 |
$ 190R /$ 225pm |
Ages: |
5-8 years |
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Location: |
Downers Grove |
Little Medical School
Little Doctor School
Our youngest future doctors will use a real stethoscope and other medical instruments, learn how muscles and nerves work together, cast a broken bone, and how to properly scrub their hands before surgery.
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fees |
603004-01 |
W |
4:30-5:30pm |
4 / 2-5 / 7 |
$ 156R /$ 188NR |
Ages: |
4-6 years |
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Location: |
The Community House |
NEW • Sea Turtle Explorers
This program gives participants a hands-on, dynamic introduction to sea turtles. Each participant will become the caretaker of a plush sea turtle, conduct health checks, explore the diversity of sea turtle species, and join a team effort to rescue and release a Leatherback sea turtle back into the wild.
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
Fees |
603012-01 |
W |
5:45-6:45pm |
4 / 2-5 / 7 |
$ 156R /$ 188NR |
Ages: |
6-10 years |
Location: |
The Community House |
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