Middle School Drop-In at Prairie Lakes Community Center Ages 11 – 14 • Grades 6 – 8 Join your friends for an unforgettable Saturday night , full of social and recreational activities . Events which may be offered include : dodgeball , basketball , volleyball , racquetball , music and dancing , karaoke , video games , ping pong , walleyball , board games , movies and special activities . Just hang out and talk with your friends or choose whichever activity suits you best . Pizza and pop will be available for purchase . Participants are not dismissed prior to 10:00p without permission from a parent or guardian . Select Saturdays 7:00 – 10:00pm $ 8 at-the-door $ 11 at-the-door , includes pizza and a drink March 11 April 15 May 13
Teen Center & Game Room
fun for kids • Ages 5 – 14
Fantastic Fridays
Ages 5 – 12 • Grades K – 6 These Fantastic Friday special events are always among our most popular programs , because there ’ s so much to do at the Leisure Center ! We offer sports and games in the gym , a game room , arts and crafts , board games bags games , movies , TV , outdoor playground ( weather permitting ) and special events . Pizza and pop are included !
Online registration closes at 5:00p on the day of each Fantastic Friday . Pre-register or pay at the door . mh Select Fridays , 6:00 – 9:00p Leisure Center R : $ 12 / NR : $ 15 , per event March 10 # 455331-3 April 21 # 555331-1 May 12 # 555331-2
Middle School Drop-In at Prairie Lakes Community Center Ages 11 – 14 • Grades 6 – 8 Join your friends for an unforgettable Saturday night , full of social and recreational activities . Events which may be offered include : dodgeball , basketball , volleyball , racquetball , music and dancing , karaoke , video games , ping pong , walleyball , board games , movies and special activities . Just hang out and talk with your friends or choose whichever activity suits you best . Pizza and pop will be available for purchase . Participants are not dismissed prior to 10:00p without permission from a parent or guardian . Select Saturdays 7:00 – 10:00pm $ 8 at-the-door $ 11 at-the-door , includes pizza and a drink March 11 April 15 May 13
Junior Leadership
Ages 11 – 14 Ready to take the next step in becoming a leader , but not sure you have what it takes ? Participates will proactively engage in teambuilding activities and group discussions while developing effective communication skills , decision-making , and creating healthy relationships . The objective of this program is to build confidence , self-esteem , and character through fun meaningful activities . Each participant will receive a Junior Leadership Wristband as a token of completion . mh Min / Max : 6 / 10 DPPD Staff , Instructor Leisure Center , Room 112 6 Weeks Wednesdays , 5:30 – 6:30p 4 / 5 – 5 / 10 R : $ 44 / NR : $ 55 # 555800-1
Kids Can Cook !
Ages 8 – 14 This popular program is geared towards youth who enjoy the art of cooking or are looking to try a new hobby ! Each class will be hands on and focus on the basic techniques of cooking methods and kitchen skills . We will teach basic knowledge of how to cook grains , eggs and meat . We ’ ll touch on seasoning as well . Sign up for just one both Saturdays : we will create a different menu in each class . Register for both classes and receive a $ 10 discount ! Parents are welcome to stay and watch . cy Min / Max : 6 / 12 Chef Ron Wells , Instructor Prairie Lakes , Mountain View Kitchen Saturday , April 22 11:00a – 1:00p R : $ 44 / NR : $ 54 # 565060-1
Saturday , May 13 11:00a – 1:00p R : $ 44 / NR : $ 54 # 565060-2
Leisure Center • 2222 Birch Street
Teen Center & Game Room
Teen Center • Grades 6 – 10 Game Room • Grades 3 – 10 SPRING HOURS
Monday – Friday * • 2:30 – 6:00p * Except on Fantastic Fridays : 3 / 10 , 4 / 21 , 5 / 12
Holiday Closing March 13 – 31 Hours are subject to change . For more information on the Teen Center visit DPParks . org , or call 847-391-5700 .
Teen Center Features
• 50 " Cable TV , with large movie collection
• Xbox Kinect
• Study area
• Lounge area
• PCs & Macs with internet access
• NEW ! Playstation 4
Game Room Features
• Air Hockey
• Billiards
• Electronic Basketball
• Foosball
• Jumpin ’ Fantasy Exergame
• Makoto Arena 2 Exergame
Video Game Area With large game collection
• Xbox 360
• Nintendo Wii
• PlayStation 2
• PlayStation 3
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 the Des Plaines Community Foundation .
Game Room Parties Have your next party in the Game Room !
See page 21 for details . at the Des Plaines Park District
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