Youth
Holiday, Cooking, Manners and more!
Kreative Kreations
Holiday Cake Decorating
Ages 3-12 Holiday Little Chefs
1 Class
Let the celebration begin! Boys and girls, have
an awesome time decorating your own cake,
cupcakes, chef’s hats and cake boxes. We provide
a large array of toppings along with delicious
frostings in special Halloween colors. This class
wouldn’t be complete without aprons to keep
the mess away from your clothes. Please note:
children ages 3-5 years old must be accompanied by parent.
Instructor: Kreative Kreations. (SF)
$33(N/R $43)
Holiday
62907 F
(G) GCC
12/18* 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Kreative Kreations
Frosty The Snowman
Ages 3-12
1 Class
Boys and girls will enjoy building their very
own Frosty the Snowman inside. The class
includes; your very own snowman, a ton of
stuffing, stars to make a wish, birth certificates,
tee shirts to decorate and an adorable holiday
blanket to take frosty home in, We offer tons of
embellishments to use as decorations. Please note:
children ages 3-5 years old must be accompanied by parent.
Instructor: Kreative Kreations. (SF)
$33 (N/R $43)
(G) GCC
62901 Th 12/3 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Kreative Kreations
Holiday American Girl Dolls
Ages 3-12
1 Class
Each participant will enjoy creating an adorable
outfit, sparkly jewelry and a holiday poncho to
keep your American Girl Doll warm and cozy this
holiday season. Class would not be complete
without a trip to the beauty shop where we will
supply you with holiday clips and ribbons to
complete your dolls perfect holiday look. We
promise you’ll have an awesome time creating
your own designs. Please note: children ages 3-5 years
old must be accompanied by parent. Instructor: Kreative
Kreations. (SF)
62905 W
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1 Class
$18 (N/R $28)
SPRC
In this class, we will explore the world of
appetizers and desserts. Parents, please join
us to sample the goodies during the last 15
minutes of class. (SF)
63277
W
12/9
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Yummy and Nutritious
Daddy/Daughter – Holiday
Kids Cooking
Jewelry Making/Ice Cream Social Ages 6-10
Ages 3-10
*Registration is in progress for this program.
$33 (N/R $43)
Ages 6-10
(G) GCC
12/2 6:30 - 7:30 pm
GENEVA PARK DISTRICT
1 class
Enjoy making jewelry inspired gifts together in
this fun-filled class. We will provide glass faceted
crystals, clay beads, custom designer beads,
silver accent beads and holiday/love related
charms and dangles. Each couple will make a
necklace, bracelet and zipper dangles. Top off
the evening with an ice cream sundae buffet for
kids and dads! Music and festive mood provided.
Instructor: Lisa DiMaggio. (SF)
$33 (N/R $43) per couple
62763 F
(G)
SPRC
12/18 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Parent & Me:
Holiday Reindeers
Ages 3-12 w/parent 1 Class
Calling all moms and dads, have a blast creating
a reindeer with your child in this class. Each
participant will stuff a reindeer, add a star to
make a wish, decorate a holiday t-shirt and
create a rhinestone collar. Birth certificates are
also provided. (SF)
$33 (N/R $43)
(G) 63387 Sa 12/19
GCC
10:00 - 11:00 am
Elite Gourmet
Ages 10-14
5 Classes
Manjarrez. (SF)
$70 (N/R $80)
64585 M
Instructor: Linda Jones. (SF)
$19 (N/R $29)
SPRC
2/1-3/1 6:00 - 7:30 pm
SPRC
Winter Wonderland of Food
64761 Th 1/21
4:00-5:30pm
Heart Healthy Valentine Cooking
64762 Th 2/11
4:00-5:30pm
St. Patrick’s Day Nutritious Snacks
64763 Th 3/11
4:00-5:30pm
Manners...and More!
Ages 6-10 4 Classes
$58 (N/R $68)
GCC
This class is designed to help girls develop their
social skills and self confidence. Participants
will learn table and restaurant manners, how to
write a thank you note, make introductions, and
telephone manners. The class concludes with a lunch at
Olive Garden in St. Charles where the girls can practice their
newly learned dining skills. Instructor: Patricia Ray. (SF)
64641 Sa 1/30-2/20 Participants will have a yummy good time
creating a variety of delicious snacks, entrees,
and desserts. Techniques including chopping,
sautéing, baking, presentation, and kitchen
safety will be introduced. Students will sample
their creations at each class. Instructor: Ellen
1 Class
A heaping spoonful of fun, along with a sprinkle
of nutrition and great food choices are featured
in these hands-on cooking classes. We’ll create
healthy, quick and easy treats that taste great.
Please note: each class will have different recipes. Please join
us the last 15 minutes of class for a sampling.
(G) 2:30 - 3:45 pm
Safe On My Own
Ages 6-10
1 Class
$10 (N/R $20)
GCC
Someday you may be alone at home. In this
class, we’ll cover the skills necessary to be
in charge when home alone. Kids will learn
valuable Red Cross safety information as well
as how to recognize, prevent and prepare for
emergencies. (SF)
64764 Th 3/18 4:00 - 5:00 pm
| WINTER
Youth
Nature, Money, Science and more!
Snow Art
Ages 7-10
Mad Science: System 5
1 Class
Does your kid enjoy the outdoors and have a
creative side? Come out to Peck Farm Park for a
day of fun in the snow, where your kid can build,
play, and create. Utilizing things found in nature,
we will learn some non-traditional ways to make
that white fluffy stuff look like something truly
amazing! Please note: program may be cancelled due to
lack of snow, dress appropriately for cold weather. (TB)
$10(N/R $15) 64895
1/30
PFP
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Ages 5-11
4 Classes
Children will have a blast in this hands-on class
that sparks their curiosity and imaginations.
Each week will focus on different science topics
and they will make several fun take home
projects. During this 4 week program, children
will discover the awesome world of molecules,
explore buoyancy, bring science down to Earth
with Physics, and let your knowledge ROAR
as you discover the behaviors in the animal
kingdom. Instructor: Mad Science Staff. (SF)
$66 (N/R $76)
64629 W
(Batavia)
1/13-2/3
ESCC
4:30 - 5:30 pm
Story Hour at Peck Farm
Ages 3-5
1 Class
Come into the Peck House, sit by a warm fire and
listen to a story about nature and animals. Then
you’ll get a chance to meet one of our real live
animals up close! We will finish up the hour with
a craft to take home. (TB)
$10 (N/R $15)
64886 W
64887 W
64888 W
2/10
2/17
2/24
PFIC
10:00 - 11:00 am
10:00 - 11:00 am
10:00 - 11:00 am
Money Savvy Kids™ Basic
Personal Finance
Ages 7-10
2 Classes
Participants will learn about important concepts
such as bartering, interest on savings, goal
setting, smart spending, philanthropy, long
term investing and entrepreneurship.
Instructor: Mike Fulkerson. (SF)
$35 (N/R$45)
64650 Sa 2/6-2/13
(G)
GCC
9:30 - 11:30 am
Money Savvy U™
Intermediate Personal Finance
Ages 10-15
1 Class
This class is designed to teach young teens the
skills that they will need to get and stay on target
towards a bright financial future. Topics covered
are budgeting, the power of compounding,
smart spending, smart borrowing, and smart
investing. The course fee includes the Cash Cache®, a
personal finance organizer with 4 zippered pouches, one each
for Save, Spend, Donate, and Invest. Light snack provided.
Instructor: Mike Fulkerson. (SF)
$30 (N/R$40)
(G)
GCC
Mad Science: System 4
Ages 5-11
5 classes
During this 5 week program children will play
detective unleashing the mystery behind
forensic science, gain insurmountable strength
with Mad Science machines, get an exciting look
at the wonderful and sometimes gross things
that make up the human body and much more!
Topics will include: detective science, cells, mad
science machines, body basics and walloping
weather. (SF)
$79 (N/R $89)
64938 W
(Batavia)
2/24-3/24
ESCC
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Lasers, Ice and More!
Ages 5-12
1 Class
Participants will explore the three states of matter
in this fun-filled thought provoking program.
Dry Ice- Turn water into ice in 30 seconds, build a
giant bubbling potion, carbonate plain drinking
water and create awesome smoke illusions.
Laser Light-Learn about light, colors, holograms
and special effects. Use a real laser to create
illusions, design a light show and complete a
friendly game of laser limbo,
Matter-Investigate the ingredients of the universe!
Build your own marshmallow molecules! Add
water to make a polymer expand before your
very eyes and make your own silly putty! Please
note: participants should bring their lunch. (SF)
$60 (N/R $70)
64940 Sa 2/20
(Batavia)
ESCC
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Explosions in the Sky and
Chemical Reactions
Ages 6-13
1 class
Kids will learn about the amazing force created
by chemical reactions, as they help release
a genie from a bottle and see some super
powered elephant toothpaste. Once we’ve
seen the power behind these reactions, we’ll
learn about propulsion firsthand as we launch
a model rocket. The fun doesn’t end when the
class is over, the kids will get their own gooey
reaction to keep and an action flask to continue
the experiments at home. Please note: participants
should bring a lunch. (SF)
$52 (N/R $62)
(Batavia) BBC
64943 Sa 3/13 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Brainy Electricity
Ages 6-13
1 Class
$52 (N/R $62)
ESCC
Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Your
child will learn the answer to this question as well
as get a crash course on the electricity behind
the impulses our brain uses to communicate.
Everyone’s hair will stand on end (literally!)
when we bring out our amazing VanDer Graf
generator, light up light bulbs by completing a
circuit & we’ll even get our own brain goo and an
electric circuit to take home. Please note: participants
should bring their lunch. (SF)
(Batavia)
64947 Sa 1/30 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Click It or Miss It
Ages 9-15
1 Class
$27 (N/R $37)
GCC
Taking great pictures is easy – when you know
the basics. Learn kid-camera operation, do’s
and don’ts - how’s & whys. We’ll practice taking
shots using techniques like camera height,
angle and learn a bit about lighting. The class
will contain a fun segment where you will use
props to set up your own photo shoots. Please
note: participants should bring your camera (digital best)
with film or a memory card and extra batteries. (SF)
65197 M
1/25
5:00 - 6:30 pm
64651 Sa 2/20 12:30 - 2:30 pm
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Youth
Movie Making, Choir, Magic and more!
Video Game Animation 2
Children’s Choir
Participants will create a new game or add to
your previous video animation. New skills and
creative adventures await the experienced
scratch programmer! Students will get a copy of
their game after class is complete. (SF)
Winter Theme: "Songs of Many Lands". The
Geneva Children’s Choir is more than just your
average choir! In addition to singing a variety
of songs, weekly classes will include music
appreciation, ear training, actions and poetry
readings to complement the music. Students
will also learn early music theory concepts
such as pitch, rhythm, melody, harmony,
tempo, dynamics, piano topography and even
beginning notation on the music staff. Each
term carries a new theme and will end with a
special performance for family and friends. Please
note: we will also perform in various venues throughout the
community with performances to be announced.
Ages 8 - 12
4 classes
$78 (N/R $88)
64985 Th 1/14 - 2/4 ESCC
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Moviemaking 101
Ages 8 - 12 4 Classes
What is the next underwater adventure for
SpongeBob and Patrick? You decide! Using your
own imagination, creativity, special digital movie
making cameras, software and SpongeBob™
Lego® sets, you will create your very own
SpongeBob™ movie! You will become a part of
a team of writers, photographers, directors and
producers and create your own story and script,
build various SpongeBob™Lego® scenes and film
your own movie. You will use graphic editing
techniques and stop motion animation, add
background noise and music, and show your
movie at a private screening on the last day of
class. All students will get a copy of their movie
after class is complete. (SF)
$78 (N/R $88)
64982 Th 2/18-3/11
ESCC
4:00 -5:30 pm
Beginner/Intermediate
Roller & Inline Skating Lessons
Ages 5 & older
4 Classes
Beginners will learn how to skate forward, stop,
and skate safety. Intermediate skaters will learn
how to cross over, turn forward and backward,
and to skate backwards. The fee includes the lesson,
standard skate rental, and family skate. Inline rental is $2.50
per pair per week. Doors open 15 minutes before start times.
Instructor: Funway Staff. (SF)
$37 (N/R $47)
64518
64517
64520
64519
64522
64521
Tu
Sa
Tu
Sa
Tu
Sa
(Batavia) Funway
1/5-1/26
1/9-1/30
2/2-2/23
2/6-2/27
3/2-3/23
3/6-3/27
6:00 - 6:30 pm
9:00 - 9:30 am
6:00 - 6:30 pm
9:00 - 9:30 am
6:00 - 6:30 pm
9:00 - 9:30 am
Ages 4-7
12 Classes
Instructor: Julia Olson.(SF)
$115 (N/R $125)
64561 Sa 1/16-3/20
SPRC
8:45 - 9:30 am
Magic Class
Ages 5 - 12
1 Class
Children are guaranteed to have a great time
as they learn a collection of fascinating and
mesmerizing tricks! Amaze family and friends
with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins,
mind-reading and more. While the tricks may
appear difficult, you'll discover that they are
quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials
are provided, and each child receives a magic
kit to take home. Children are grouped by age
and always learn tricks that are age-appropriate.
Additionally, you can sign up for this class again
and again since brand new tricks are taught
each session! Instructor: Gary Kantor. (SF)
$21 (N/R $31)
(Batavia) ESCC
64630 Th 2/11
6:45 - 7:40 pm
Chess for the Improving Player
Ages 6 and up
Instructor: Jim Egerton. (SF)
$80 (N/R $90) GENEVA PARK DISTRICT
SPRC
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| WINTER
Classes Vary
Students will learn basic chords, sight reading
and songs. There is a one time book fee of $14.95 due
at the first class payable to T.D. Clark Productions. You
need to provide a guitar and enthusiasm. Electric guitars
welcome (bring own practice amp). Instructor: T.D. Clark
Productions staff. (SF)
$125 (N/R $137)
64523 Tu 1/12-3/2
64765 Tu 3/9-4/27
SPRC
4:00 - 5:00 pm
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Beginning Guitar 2
Ages 7-12 Classes Vary
Participants learn more advanced chords, sight
reading and songs than book 1, but in the same
format. There is a one time book fee of $14.95 due at the
first class payable to T.D. Clark Productions. You need to
provide a guitar and enthusiasm. Electric guitars welcome
(bring own practice amp). Instructor: T.D. Clark
Productions staff. (SF)
$125 (N/R $137)
64524 Tu 1/12-3/2
64525 Tu 3/9-4/27
SPRC
5:00 - 6:00 pm
5:00 - 6:00 pm
Celebrate with us!
Gymnastic's Birthday Party
Grab your friends and celebrate your
birthday at the new junior gym.
Great for children ages 4-10.
4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Ages 7-12 6 Classes
This class is designed for previous as well as
new students; the material will be updated
and adapted to the level of players. Classes will
consist of instruction along with time dedicated
for play between students. All equipment provided.
64560 Th 1/21-2/25
Beginning Guitar 1
Gymnastic Party Fee:
$200 (N/R $225)
For more information, turn to
page 25, or call (630) 232-4501