Youth & Teens

Develop your child’s intellect through the fun game of chess! No previous chess knowledge is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Participants will get to the next level under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.

Get ready for a cozy night packed with flavor and fun! Bring your blankets and pillows for maximum comfort as we dive into endless pizza and hit the popcorn bar for wild toppings. We’ll vote on which of three awesome mystery movies to watch, so gather your friends and settle in for a night of surprises, snacks, and cinema!

Develop your body, mind and spirit, as you combine yoga postures with deep breathing and awareness, and experience increased energy, flexibility and peace. No prior yoga experience required. No Class 5/24

Students will learn the fundamentals and basics of cheerleading learning 4-5 cheers each week, formations, and poms/dance choreography over the session. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day at which kids will do a short performance to show off the set of cheers and poms routine they created.

Students will learn the fundamentals and basics of gymnastics and tumbling. The last class we will invite parents to watch a performance!

Students will learn choreography to the newest dance-pop songs, showing off their creativity in free-style choreography sessions and more. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day, where students will do a short performance to show off their new talents.

Under the creative direction of skilled Chicago Loves Dance break dancers, students will learn choreography and poses, show off their creativity in free-style sessions and more. The last day of the class will be a parent watch day where they will do a short performance to show off their new talents.

This exciting program from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions brings together elements of science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unlock their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary!

Ready, Set, Go! With an enthusiastic counselor by their side, Participants are organized into teams of 4-5, racing through a variety of exciting challenges designed to foster teamwork, problem-solving, and competitive spirit. Whether it's designing a paper airplane to fly a distance, balancing seven Connect Four chips on your teammate’s head, or moving water from one cup to another using just a spoon, each week you can expect new exhilarating challenges!  We accept friend requests and group kids by age — we’ll reach out after registration to ask for any requests!