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Youth Programs
The Westmont Park District has a wide range of youth programs and events that try to reach children of all ages and interests. At the Westmont Park District we try to provide something for everyone to enjoy.
For information on Before / After School care (Kids Club), click here.
For information on Camps, click here.
Interested in our Dance and Performing Arts programs? Click here.
Emerging Warriors
Welcome to Ninja Warrior! Working off an integrated curriculum, this class is appropriate for beginner and advanced participants. Classes are instructed to provide progressive growth over the course of the session, and participants will be able to challenge themselves with some of our beginner, intermediate, and advanced obstacles aimed at building strength, agility, and balance. Classes will typically include four circuits with 5-8 obstacles per circuit. Classes will be structured and very active-Ninjas will not stop moving and leave tired and proud!
Ages: 5-8
Min/Max: 1/5
Location: Windy City Ninja Facility, 684 W. Lake St., Elmhurst
Instructor: Windy City Ninja
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9/13-10/25 (no class 10/11) | 6:00-6:55PM | $165/$185 | 206615-A |
| Monday | 11/8-12/20 (no class11/29) | 6:00-6:55PM | $165/$185 | 206615-B |
Ascending Warriors
Welcome to Ninja Warrior! Working off an integrated curriculum, this class is appropriate for beginner and advanced participants. Classes are instructed to provide progressive growth over the course of the session, and participants will be able to challenge themselves with some of our beginner, intermediate, and advanced obstacles aimed at building strength, agility, and balance. Classes will typically include four circuits with 5-8 obstacles per circuit. Classes will be structured and very active-Ninjas will not stop moving and leave tired and proud!
Ages: 9-13
Min/Max: 1/5
Location: Windy City Ninja Facility, 684 W. Lake St., Elmhurst
Instructor: Windy City Ninja
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9/13-10/25 (no class 10/11) | 6:00-6:55PM | $165/$185 | 206615-C |
| Monday | 11/8-12/20 (no class11/29) | 6:00-6:55PM | $165/$185 | 206615-D |
Parents Night Out – Kids Night Out
Drop your kids off and enjoy a fun evening out – child free. Children will enjoy nature activities and games, meet animals, go on a hike (weather permitting), and have a pizza party. Craft time and story time will round out the night. You will pick them up ready for a good night’s sleep
Ages: 4-12
Min/Max: 2/4
Location: Lake View Nature Center, 17W063 Hodges Rd.
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 11/6 | 5:30-8:30PM | $40/$50 | 206641-F |
Drop and Shop – fun day at the park!
Drop our kids off at Terrace View Park and run your errands for the holidays – child free. Children will make nature themed-holiday presents of their own in our arts and crafts workshop, followed by caroling to the animals to round out a fund day at the Nature Center.
Ages: 4-12
Min/Max: 2/4
Location: Lake View Nature Center, 17W063 Hodges Rd.
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 12/11 | 12:30-2:30PM | $40/$50 | 206641-H |
Halloween Gore-tastic lab hour
Investigate what makes Halloween so chilling in this electrifying science workshop. Have fun with weird and horrifying Halloween concepts like: puking pumpkins, static powered witches, horrific Halloween pranks, blood and bruises, the science of a haunted fall carnival, creepy candy experiments, and more ghoulish Halloween exploration! Kids will have such a blast; they won’t even realize they are acquiring new science concepts! Themed souvenirs included.
Ages: 6-12
Min/Max: 1/4
Location: Clarendon Hills Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills
Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Life Coaching Inc.
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 10/6 | 6:00-7:00PM | $40/$50 | 206629-B |
Wacky Winter Wonderland
Let’s play with winter! No snow on the ground? No problem! We will make our own fluffy faux snow with Frosty the Snowman. Color it, scent it, and more! If there is snow present, we will do experiments to mix it and make great discoveries! Also, explore eye-popping pine-cone science and the mystery of how icicles grow so long. Then, while playing the song “HOT CHOCOLATE”, we will learn the history and science of the sticky- mushy marshmallow that floats in your hot chocolate cup and enjoy a treat. Winter truly is an avalanche of wild and wacky fun! Like every snowflake is unique, so are we! Life coaching lessons peppered throughout this workshop on self-esteem and friendship networks. Kids keep the faux snow they make.
Ages: 6-12
Min/Max: 1/4
Location: Clarendon Hills Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills
Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Life Coaching Inc.
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 12/4 | 2:00-3:00PM | $40/$50 | 206629-D |
Girls just wanna have fun night out
Come join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) for a packed night of celebration! Gather friends and sign up for this great class of much needed girls time to make up!! Our staff will be doing makeovers with Hair, Make-up and Nails. Each girl will decorate a cool craft with painting, jewels and fun personalization. Each girl also designs her very own jewelry charm bracelet with awesome beads and charms. Our staff then leads a high energy dance party and gets the party started with great music! Each girl leaves with a glam gift! Celebrate again!
Ages: 4-10
Min/Max: 6/18
Location: WCC Room 3, 75 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Glitzy Girlz
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 9/24 | 6:00-7:15PM | $30/$40 | 206628-A |
Daddy/Daughter Annual Holiday Gift Class
Come join Glitzy Girlz (www.glitzygirlz.com) for annual tradition of holiday time with Dad. Our staff will be hosting and assisting each couple to make adorable gifts for family members. Each couple will be designing (3) personalized gifts: A beaded item, ceramic craft and wooden treasure for any kind of family recipient. We provide personalized stamps, paints, jewels beads and more. A DIY unique wrapping station adds creative ways to conceal the surprises with cards. This class is always a treasured memory of the season! Don’t miss it this year!
Ages: 3-10
Min/Max: 6/18
Location: WCC Room 3, 75 E. Richmond St.
Instructor: Glitzy Girls
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12/21 | 6:00-7:15PM | $30/$40 | 206628-B |
Double the fun drawing
2 hour classes! Here’s an exciting experience for your imaginative child. This class will awaken the inner Artist! We explore all the basics of visual arts, in a fun and confident setting that ensures success for every child. Basic drawing, portraits, action, and cartooning. Students complete several different projects and learn to draw whimsical characters, Animals, everyday objects, and action scenes. Young Rembrandts Artists gain so much confidence. Double your child’s creative spirit and art skills. Add this workshop to your Child’s schedule. Don’t miss out, sign up today!
Ages: 5-12
Min/Max: 1/4
Location: Clarendon Hills Community Center, 315 Chicago Ave., Clarendon Hills
Instructor: Young Rembrandts
| Day | Date | Time | R/NR Fee | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 9/11-9/25 | 10:00-12:00PM | $100/$110 | 206612-A |
| Saturday | 10/2-10/16 | 10:00-12:00PM | $100/$110 | 206612-B |
| Saturday | 11/6-11/20 | 10:00-12:00PM | $100/$110 | 206612-C |
| Saturday | 12/4-12/18 | 10:00-12:00PM | $100/$110 | 206612-D |
Program Guide