Fun for Kids & Teens
Preschool
Noon Year’s Eve Party!
Ages 2– 6 years, with an adult
Ring in the New Year just a wee bit early
with your child at our annual Preschool
Fantastic Fridays
Noon Year’s Eve Party! Join us for crafts
Ages 6 –12 • Grades 1– 6
and coloring, sparkly hats and noisemakers,
These Fantastic Friday special events are
games, fun, and, of course, the giant Noon
always among our most popular programs,
Balloon Drop. We serve light snacks and
because there’s so much to do at the
sparking juice at the celebration. Space is
Leisure Center! We offer sports and games
limited, so be sure to register early. See you
in the gym, a game room, arts and crafts,
at the party! kr
board games, bags games, movies, TV,
Min/Max: 20/50
outdoor playground (weather permitting)
DPPD Staff, Instructor
and special events. Pizza and pop are
Prairie Lakes, Mountain View Rooms 1–3
available for $3.
Thursday, December 31
11:00a–noon
Online registration closes at 5:00p on the
Children 2– 6 years
day of each Fantastic Friday. Pre-register or
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Adults
Leisure Center
R: $5/NR: $7
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R: $12/NR: $15, per event
Children under 2 are welcome for free, but
Fridays, 5:00 –9:30p
snacks are not provided.
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Middle School Drop-In
Annual New Year’s Eve Overnighter
at the Leisure Center
Ages 6 –14 • Grades 1– 8
Join us for our popular annual overnight
lock-in and ring in 2016 with your friends
at the Leisure Center. Activities feature
gym sports and games, arts and crafts,
board games, movies, game room, special
events, and more! A New Year’s Party with
dinner, a balloon drop and noisemakers
will be featured. Breakfast in the morning
is included. Everything is staff supervised,
safe, and fun! Supervised age and gender
specific resting rooms will be available.
Register at least 24 hours in advance. mh
Min/Max: 20/50
Leisure Center
Thursday, 12/31, 5:00p–Friday, 1/1, 10:00a
R: $40/NR: $50
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Same day registration:
R: $45/NR: $55
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. mh
Select Saturdays, 7:00 –10:00p
$8 at-the-door
$11 at-the-door, includes pizza and a drink.
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January 23
February 13
March 12
April 16
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Teen Center & Game Room
Teen Center • Grades 6 –10
Game Room • Grades 3 –10
Winter Hours
Monday–Friday* 2:30 –7:00p
*Except on Fantastic Fridays:
1/8, 1/22, 2/12 3/11
Closed on these dates:
December 21–January 1
January 18, February 15, March 25
March 25 –April 1
Hours are subject to change.
For more information on the Teen Center
visit our website: DPParks.org
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.
Teen Center Features
• Big screen TV and DVD
• XBOX KINECT
• Study area
• Computers with internet access
• NEW Apple computer
• Café area with beverage station
Questions about the Teen Center?
Call 847-391-5700
Game Room Features
Air Hockey/Billiards
Electronic Basketball
PlayStation 3 (2)
Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
Jumpin’ Fantasy Exergame
Makoto Arena 2 Exergame
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 15 for Game Room and other
great Birthday Party themes!
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