Youth Programs June 20 – July 2

From robots to crafts to stories, we’ve got a program that’s just right for you!

LEGO Robotics: SPIKE Prime

Wed., June 22, 2022 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm

Grades 5-8

Who can make and code the fastest moving robot? Use your skills to build prototypes and get ready to race! Registration required.

Lego WeDo 2.0 logo

Lego WeDo 2.0

Wed., June 22, 2022 @ 6:00 – 7:00pm

Grades K-5

ROBOTS! LEGOS! Hands-on STEM that combines LEGO bricks, sensors and kid-friendly software to create robots. Registration required.

Outdoor Storytime

Thurs., June 23, 2022 @ 9:30 – 10:00am and 10:30 – 11:00am

Ages Birth – 5

Drop by Betty Russell Community Park in Gurnee to share stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! Registration is not required.

Park-It Kids!: Gnome Garden

Thurs., June 23, 2022 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm

Grades 1-5 with caregiver

Meet us at Warren Township Park Shelter B to create a gnome garden! Registration required.

Park-It Teens! Gnome Garden

Thurs., June 23, 2022 @ 1:00 – 2:00pm

Grades 6-12

Meet us at Warren Township Park Shelter B to create a gnome garden! Registration required.

Pride Month

Sat., June 25, 2022 @ 1:30 – 3:30pm

Grades 6-12

Whether you are a part of the community, have a friend in the community, or would like to support the community, join us in celebrating Pride Month. We will have the button maker, and Cricut machine available to make Pride buttons, keychains, and t-shirts of your own design. Registration not required.

SPHERO indi

Mon., June 27, 2022 @ 11:00am – 12:00pm

Ages 4-5 and caregiver

Sphero indi is a robotic toy car that’s designed to teach young children about the fundamentals of programming. Registration required.

Summer STEAM Ahead: Motion

Mon., June 27, 2022 @ 2:00 – 3:00pm

Grades 4-7

Learn about scientific discoveries from around the world then put those principles into action by creating STEAM challenges featuring motion! Registration required.

Tween Gaming in The Point: Pokémon Unite

Tues., June 28, 2022 @ 1:00 – 3:00pm

Grades 3-5

Join us in The Point for Tween Gaming over the Summer! We will be using iPads to play games together in The Point, this weeks game is Pokémon Unite! Registration required.

Lightning Bug Jars

Wed., June 29, 2022 @ 10:00 – 11:00am

Grades 3-5

Meet up with friends in The Flex and make a lightning bug jar that lights up!

LEGO Robotics: SPIKE Prime

Wed., June 29, 2022 @ 2:30 – 4:00pm

Grades 5-8

Help Kiki the dog! Sometimes you only have a few clues to help you figure out a situation. Can you invent a solution to Kiki’s problem? Registration required.

Outdoor Storytime

Thurs., June 30, 2022 @ 9:30 – 10:00am and 10:30 – 11:00am

Ages Birth – 5

Drop by Betty Russell Community Park in Gurnee to share stories, rhymes, songs, and fun! Registration is not required.

Teen Gaming

Thurs., June 30, 2022 @ 1:00 – 3:00pm

Grades 6 – 12

Video Gaming in The Vault for Teens! Registration not required.

Summer Tech in The Point: Circuit Maze

Thurs., June 30, 2022 @ 4:00 – 6:00pm

Grades K-5

Join us any time during the program in The Point to play with a Circuit Maze.

StoryWalk: Call Me Tree / Llámame árbol

Fri., July 1 – Thurs., July 7, 2022 @ All day

Lace up your sneakers, bring your strollers, and join us for a storywalk at Hunt Club Park!