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Fun & Camps for Kids & Teens May 16 Ages 5–12 • Grades K–6 Don’t miss the final Fantastic Friday of the season! Let’s go out on Friday Night! Fantastic Fridays are always among our most popular programs because there is so much to do at the ALC. Kids choose staff-supervised program areas including gym sports and games such as 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 at an additional cost. Pre-registration is preferred, but we will accept registration at-the-door. mh Ron Lewis, Program Coordinator ALC May 16 5:00–9:30pm R: $11/NR: $14 #555331-2 ALC Day Camp Ages 5*–12 Pre-Season Camp Options at the ALC School’s out, but camp doesn’t start for another couple days! Look no further than the ALC Day Camp. We will provide your child the chance to participate in recreational activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, water events (weather permitting) and much more! Please bring a sack lunch and drink each day. *Child must be 5 years old by 9/1/13 Please note: LIT’s will not be able to register at a discounted rate for this program. Min/Max: 20/40 ALC, 9:00am–4:00pm R: $29/NR: $34 Thursday, 6/12 #165503-1 Friday, 6/13 #165503-2 ALC Day Camp Childsitting AM, 7:00–9:00am PM, 4:00–6:00pm R: $6.50/NR: $8.50 Thursday, 6/12 AM #165504-1 PM #165505-1 Friday, 6/13 AM #165504-2 PM #165505-2 Camp Eagle’s Nest Ages 6–14 Camp Eagle’s Nest is held at an accred ited YMCA Camp, north of Green Bay, Wisconsin. Campers experience the wonder of nature and the joy of camping during their weekend stay. Lodging is in modern wooden cabins with bunk beds. Recreational options include canoeing, hiking, swimming, archery, campfires, cookouts, tent camping, and much more. Note: Drop-off and pick-up is at the North Lake Park Picnic Shelter, near Lee Street & Howard Avenue. Min/Max: 20/38 Depart: Friday, August 1, 9:00am Return: Sunday, August 3, 9:00pm R: $219/NR: $274 Boys: #165362-1 Girls: #165362-2 www.DPParks.org at the Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street Teen Center • Grades 6–10 Features Activities and Special Events • Big screen TV and DVD • XBOX Kinect • Café area with beverage station • Computers with internet access • Study area • Game Room • Grades 3–10 Features Air Hockey • Billiards • Foosball Dance Dance Revolution Electronic Basketball Jumpin’ Fantasy Exergame Makoto Arena 2 Exergame Nintendo Wii • PlayStation 3 (2) Xbox 360 Summer Hours Teen Center Closed: Thursday, June 12–Tuesday, July 15 Starting Wednesday, July 16: Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30–7:00pm Hours are subject to change. For more about the Teen Center: DPParks.org or 847-391-5700 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 Ages 8–10 Host your party in the Game Room at the Leisure Center! You and your guests will have exclusive use of the DDR; the Air Hockey, Foosball and Billiards Tables; the Electronic Basketball; and the Jumpin’ Fantasy and Makoto Arena 2 Exergames. Plus, the PS3 and Xbox 360 games are here just for you and your friends to enjoy. It’s your own personal arcade! See page 21 for more parties, and reservation information. 29