Fun for Kids & Teens
Des Plaines Traveling Soccer
Ages 7–13
Since 2009, the Des Plaines America
Futbol Club has been a traveling soccer
organization for boys and girls interested
in competitive play. The primary focus of
the Club is skill development, discipline,
and good sportsmanship, and all the
coaches and trainers are certified.
If your child is interested in a more
competitive setting, where commitment
is a priority, DPAFC is the club for you!
Teams compete and travel around
surrounding Northwest suburbs.
For more information, please visit:
www.dpafc.com or call Joshua Cantres
at 847-391-5711.
Winter/Spring Tryouts
Mondays, December 8 and 15
6:00–7:00p
Lattof YMCA, Des Plaines
300 E. Northwest Highway
Fall/Winter/Spring: $950 per person
Winter Only: $650 per person
Note: Fees include uniforms.
Fantastic Fridays
Grades K–6 • Ages 5–12
Let’s go out on Friday night!
These Fantastic Friday nights are always
among our most popular programs,
because there’s so much to do at the
Leisure Center! Kids choose from several
staff-supervised program areas including:
basketball, dodgeball, gaga, pickleball, and
floor hockey; board games and arts and
crafts; time in the game room to play air
hockey, billiards, Xbox 360, and PlayStation;
movies. And, weather permitting, outdoor
activities. Pizza and pop are for sale for an
additional cost. Pre-registration is preferred,
but we accept registration at the door. mh
Ron Lewis, Program Coordinator
Select Fridays
5:00–9:30p
Leisure Center
R: $12/NR: $15 per event
September 19
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October 17
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November 14
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December 12
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Middle School Drop-In
at Prairie Lakes Community Center
Grades 6–8
It’s Saturday Night Out! Join your friends
for fun at Prairie Lakes. We have dodgeball,
basketball, and volleyball tournaments in
the gym; music and dancing; racquetball
and walleyball; Guitar Hero; video games;
and Ping Pong. Or, just come to hang out
with your friends. The Community Center is
closed to the public, and the event is staff
supervised. Pizza and pop are available for
purchase. Participants are not dismissed
prior to 9p without parent/guardian
permission. mh
Ron Lewis, Program Coordinator
Select Saturdays
5:30–9:00p
$7 at-the-door
$10 at-the-door includes pizza and drink.
2014 Dates
November 15 • December 13
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2015 Dates
January 24 • February 14
March 14 • April 11
Leisure Center • 2222 Birch Street
Teen Center Features
• Big screen TV and DVD
• XBOX Kinect
• Activities and Special Events
• Study area
• Computers with internet access
• Café area with beverage station
Game Room Features
• Air Hockey/Billiards/Foosball
• Dance Dance Revolution
• Electronic Basketball
• PlayStation 3 (2)
• Xbox 360
• Jumpin’ Fantasy Exergame
• Makoto Arena 2 Exergame
Teen Center
& Game Room
Teen Center • Grades 6–10
Game Room • Grades 3–10
Fall Hours
Monday–Friday* 2:30–7:00p
*Except on Fantastic Fridays: 9/19, 10/17,
11/14, and 12/12
Teen Center Holiday Closings:
November 24–28
December 22–January 6
Hours are subject to change.
For information on the Teen Center and
upcoming events, visit our website:
DPParks.org, or call 847-391-5700. kr
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The Teen Center, open to Des Plaines
teens of junior high and high school age,
originated as a joint venture of the Des
Plaines Park District, City of Des Plaines,
Des Plaines Youth Commission, and
Des Plaines Community Foundation. kr
Game Room Parties
Host your next party in the
Game Room at the Leisure Center!
Recommended age: 8+
Available on select Saturdays and Sundays
See page 17 for Game Room and
other great Birthday Party themes!