30 MINUTE MEALS FOR KIDS
A twist on the Food Network’s hit series, 30 Minute Meals with Rachael Ray. The kid’s version is way more fun! Yum-O! “ALL THE NEWS FIT TO PRINT!” (Formerly, “PUBLISH IT!”)
Students will create an Adventures newspaper. They will be able to be reporters, photographers, layout designers, cartoonists and illustrators. ANCIENT ROME ADVENTURE
Cancelled American Idol
Do you like to sing? Come to American Idol and learn how to perform to the best of your abilities. We will focus on vocal exercises, breathing, and sight-reading. We will sing some of your favorite pop and musical theater songs! Don’t be shy….reach for the stars! ANIMAL CARE
Enrollment Full  AROUND THE WORLD IN FOUR WEEKS!
Come travel to several countries through the magic of children’s literature, music, art and food! Each week we will start with a book and end with a festive celebration. Emphasis is on expanding cultural awareness.  ATHLETES CLUB
Do kids have enough time to be kids? Here they do! A games course for the enthusiastic and energetic. Play Capture the Flag, Tennis Baseball, Roller ball, Dodge ball variations and other games. Boys and girls, all skill levels. ATHLETES CLUB II
Designed for the older child. Play more advanced games such as Ultimate Frisbee, Territory, and Speed-away Football. BAKE SHOP
Full BARK, NEIGH, MEOW
Would you like to spend some summer time on horses, dogs and cats? We’ll have great fun with activities focused on furry, cuddly, and some large animal friends. Activities will include crafts, books, games and other activities about these favorite animals. If you are allergic to cats, don’t worry – we won’t pet a cat. But we might have a visit with one of the others. Woof! Meow! Neigh! BASKET WEAVING
Full BASEBALL; RULES AND STATISTICS
Cancelled BASKETBALL (Outdoors)
Lace up your high tops and meet us on the court. Learn all facets of the game including shooting, passing, and dribbling. Rules and specific techniques will also be stressed. Get ready for some fun and competition! Be another Michael Jordan! BEAD WORK ART
Learn the art of making beaded magnets, necklaces, bracelets, and more. We’ll make beaded flowers and greeting cards. Create daisy bracelets and learn to make earrings. BOARD GAMES
Challenge yourself to old favorites such as Chess, Clue, Connect Four, Monopoly and much, much more. Learn game strategies or just have fun. BRAIN GAMES
Cancelled BUILD A STUFFED ANIMAL WORKSHOP
Full BUILD 'EM & FLY 'EM
Construct various kites using a variety of materials. Learn the technique of flying them high. CALLING ALL AUTHORS
Do you like to write your own stories? Create an original story and illustrate your work. We will use a variety of three-dimensional materials to make your pictures come alive. Create a fabric cover and turn your story into a real book. CANDLE MAKING
Closed CARD GAMES
Students each day will learn a variety of different kinds of card games, some academic, some requiring speed and skill and some just fun. Students will have an opportunity to share games they’ve learned and participate in class tournaments for fun. CELEBRATIONS (PARTY PLANNING)
Everyone loves a party! This class is packed with creative party ideas: gifts to make, treats to bake, bright ways to decorate, and games galore for fun throughout the year. Each week a different theme will be selected. Daily activities will revolve around that theme, with a culminating party on Friday. Come party with us! CLAY ANIMATION CHARACTERS
Clay animation is a fascinating field that combines design and technology while stretching the limits of your imagination. This class will teach you all the ins and outs of designing characters with armatures, movable features, and textures and details to bring your ideas to life. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH THE NATURAL KIND
Cancelled CLOTHING DECORATION
Design and create your own sweatshirts, tee shirts, socks, and other fabrics. Tie-dye, fabric paints, dyes, and other assorted materials will be utilized. An exciting, fun class for all ages. COMIC STRIPS AND POLITICAL CARTOONS
Cancelled COMPUTER ANIMATION
Want to be the next great animator? Learn how to use flash animation to create stories, characters, and digital messages! CRAZY COMMERCIALS
Invent your own wacky products and advertise them! We’ll create props, write scripts, explore sound effects and then put them together as “magazine”, “radio”, and “TV” ads. CRAZY, CRAZY CRAFTS
A variety of crafts will be explored. Beginner and advanced friendship bracelets. Kooky pencils. People and critters will make us laugh. Have you seen Shrinky Dinks? Watch them shrink! Thinking “green” how about recycling an adult t-shirt into a reusable grocery bag? We will end the summer with each student sewing his or her own beanie baby. CREATIVE CLAY CRAFTS
Full CREATIVE CLAY ON THE POTTERS WHEEL
Expand your knowledge of ceramics in the use of the potters wheel, hand building sculpture, and jewelry. A variety of glazes will be used. A double period activity. CREATIVE DRAMATICS
Get a jump on Second City…. learn improvisation, pantomime, and story telling with emphasis on the encouragement of creative and imaginative thought. CREATIVE WRITING
Learn to write so that what's important to you comes to life, so you can see, hear, taste, smell, touch and feel your story. Build creative writing skills and use different forms of expression. DRAW! DRAW! DRAW!
Love to draw? Enjoy exploring a variety of drawing methods. From cartoon drawing to shading and some perspective, all ages can practice and learn new techniques using pencil, pen and charcoal! DUCT TAPE CREATIONS
In this class you will learn how to make accessories out of Duct tape. You will make wallets, purses, belts, flowers and many more fun creations using this material. EARTH-FRIENDLY CRAFTS
Cancelled EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY
Have fun while working with various pieces of hardware and software! Learn desktop publishing, multimedia, digital photography, image editing, animations and robotic skills, while creating various projects. FALLS BALL OR SACK-IT
Falls Ball is an outdoor game combining soccer, football and hockey. It is a team game that involves moving a ball through the air or on the ground. The object is to score a goal in a hockey sized net. Sack-it is a baseball style game with a twist. A batter gets one strike. Everyone bats and you keep hitting as long as you score a run. FAIRY TALE PRINCESSES
Cancelled FAMOUS DISASTERS
Pompeii, The Great Chicago Fire, The Titanic, and more. We’ll be learning about these famous disasters and recreating them. We’ll spend time building our own volcanoes, model ships and doing fun experiments. Film Making
Learn how to make your own movie with a digital camera, and how to edit it on a computer like a real Hollywood moviemaker! We will learn about all aspects of movie making and will actually make a movie as a class FISHING
Full FLAG FOOTBALL I
Enjoy this no contact version of America’s other favorite pastime. Develop your skills on offense and defense, the test them on the gridiron. Future Bears apply here! FLAG FOOTBALL II
Grab your football and meet us at the 50-yard line. Learn all the techniques from throwing and catching to running and scoring TDs. Of course, the rules of the game will be enforced. Sign-up now if you want to be the next Barry Sanders.  FLAG FOOTBALL FOR GIRLS
Learn the rules and how to play football in a non-competitive, friendly environment! Learn how to throw, catch and run plays for offense and defense. FLOOR HOCKEY (Iceless Hockey)
Join us for a summer of fun with pucks and sticks. Teams are formed and games are played daily. The class is open to girls and boys. FRENCH
Cancelled FUN WITH PHYSICS
Using everyday items we will explore the many forces that make our world what it is. We will make and fly paper and balsa airplanes, make super balls, float metal objects on water, build penny barges, build our own amazing speakers for record players, study the effect of gases while baking (and get to eat the results, mmmm), make giant soap bubbles (bigger than you!), build ridges, and much more. This is a fun, hands on class for students who are curious about the world around them. GYMNASTICS I
Basic skill development on side horse, vaulting box, rings, parallel bars, balance beam. Emphasizes fitness through warm up. Work with free exercise. Build up strength through use of the equipment. GYMNASTICS II
Refinement of basic skills learned on the apparatus. Learn new skills at the intermediate and advanced levels. Fitness and warm up routines emphasized. Work in free exercise. GYMNASTICS FOR GUYS
Boys will focus on tumbling, vaulting, parallel bars and rings. Coordination and strength training will also be included. HARRY POTTER ADVENTURES
This course is all about Harry Potter. We will do a variety of things, from building the Hogwart’s castle to designing a new cover for the book. Play chess, write about the adventures and much more. HIGH ROPES CHALLENGE
Full HIP HOP
Have you ever watched MTV and tried to learn those moves? Come and learn the basics of Hip Hop and you’ll be ready to challenge anyone out on the dance floor in no time. I AM HOUDINI - Magic for Kids
Learn the art of magic using cards, coins, ropes, and may other household items. Learn simple but impressive tricks. Make things appear and disappear. Create illusions. I AM HOUDINI - Advanced
Enhance your knowledge of magic. Learn how to make a card rise out of the deck without strings, plus many other slight of hand techniques. Learn to use professional props. Students must have taken the beginning course. It’s My Space
Make, Your Place Your Space! You will create personalized items for your bedroom that say “ I live here.” Pillowcases, bookmarks, and other customized items to use in Your Space! Jazz & Ballet Dance
Come study jazz and ballet this summer in a low-key, fun setting. We will focus on basic ballet and jazz technique with a little yoga and modern improvisation mixed in. We’ll dance to cool tunes while we strengthen and stretch our bodies and perform for our friends at the end of Adventures. JEWELRY CREATIONS
Design your own necklaces, bracelets, pins and earrings. We will create these items using sculpey clay, shrinky paper, and beads. At the end of camp we will have a jewelry sale. KEYBOARDING
Computers are more fun when you know the keyboard. Learn to type without looking so you can write with ease. We'll also use other computer software and play games once a week. KICKBALL / BLAMBALL
Have fun learning how to play these popular outdoor games. Have fun while improving your skills. KITCHEN CHEMISTRY
Cancelled KITCHEN MAGICIANS
Have fun while you learn to cook and bake familiar foods with an exciting twist. Reading recipes, measuring, kitchen safety and of course tasting are all part of the Kitchen Magician experience. If making and eating delicious and fun treats such as Flying Saucers, Bird’s Nests and Funky Fudge sounds good to you, join Kitchen Magicians for a yummy summer! KNITWITZ
Have you ever wanted to learn to knit? It’s the latest craze! Join us and learn how to knit scarves, doll blankets and other simple projects. LEGO CONSTRUCTION
If you like building with Legos, then this course is for you! Individual as well as group and team projects stretch your imagination...join a contest! Beginning and intermediate kits used. LEGO MINDSTORM ROBOTS
Have fun building Lego robots! Learn to program the computer and your robots then watch them run. Design your own robots or build from kits. We will have contests and challenges. LIFE AS AN AMERICAN GIRL DOLL
Full LITTLE CRITICS
Cancelled LOW ROPES
Cancelled MAKE ‘EM AND RACE ‘EM
Full MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC VIDEO
Come learn all the newest dance moves and hear the hottest music. Create the story, dialog and dance as we film a music video! This is a high-energy class. You must wear gym shoes and comfortable clothes in which you can move freely. MAKE YOUR OWN TV SITCOM/SOAP OPERA
Cancelled MASTERPIECE STUDIO
Create your own gallery of famous paintings. We’ll draw and paint in the styles of artists like Matisse, Seurat, Van Gogh, among others. Come make a masterpiece. MATH GAMES
Want to improve your math skill and have fun? We are going to learn to play a new math game every day! We’ll even make a few games of our own. Logical thinking and math facts will be emphasized. MATH LAB
Start the year off right! Strengthen your computation and problem solving skills through activities, games, and computer programs and have fun doing it! Emphasis will be on improving essential number concepts and exploring other mathematical concepts such as geometry.  MOSAIC MADNESS
Let your artistic side shine through! Use beautiful tiles to create your own mosaic designs on picture frames, vases and anything else you can dream up! MOVIE MUSICAL MANIA
Each week the group will vote on a favorite movie musical to watch. We will learn our favorite songs from the movie to perform at the end of the week at a karaoke party! Movie choices could include Oliver, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Annie, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Peter Pan, Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, High School Musical or other choices we will stir up together! MOVIN ON DOWN!
This class will explore the many ways we move from place to place. We use feet, wheels, wings, hot gases, not so hot gases, burning fuel, air pressure and floatation and maybe more! Not only will we study these different means of transportation we will build cars powered by mousetraps and air pressure, build a variety of airplanes that really fly, build a simple hovercraft, design and build some balloon powered rockets and boats and more. MUSICAL THEATER
Cancelled MYSTERIES
Cancelled NATURE'S CRAFT
If you can't take a walk on the beach without bringing several stones home or go for a walk in the forest without picking up a stick, then this is the course for you! Enjoy working with nature's simple yet beautiful gifts, some of which you may pick up on class excursions. Press flowers, make candles, sand paint, arrange dried flowers, paint rocks, create pinecones creatures and much more! New projects for repeat students.  NEEDLE AND YARNCRAFT FUN
Crochet, cross-stitch, and needlepoint your way to fun projects in yarn and cloth. We make several small projects such as yarn designs, crochet chicks, cross stitch bibs and towels. Needlepoint projects include small animals, houses, small box covers, and many more. New projects for the repeating yarn craft student. OIL PASTELS
Join us all as we discover how to create beautiful and colorful masterpieces of nature and life all around us. Working the style of famous French artists. OODLES OF ORIGAMI
Cancelled PAINTING - ADVANCED
Learn advanced techniques of painting including the use of tempera, ink, watercolor, and acrylics. PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS
Use tempera, construction paper, yarn, and other materials to create a class mural as well as individual projects with your unique perspective. PAPER ART
Cancelled Papier-Mache Creations
Cancelled. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn to take great pictures with any camera. Learn photo and darkroom “tricks” to create unusual pictures. You may use your own camera or borrow the instructor’s camera. We take two walking field trips. This is a double period activity. Pom / Cheerleading
Pom / Cheerleading will integrate dancing with basic stunting. The group would learn different routines that included multiple eight counts along with stunting. This would be a great class for those with or without Pom or Cheerleading experience. Puzzled??
Cancelled QUILTING CORNER
Patchwork quilt your way to fabulous items such as doll blankets, pillows and free form shapes. Learn other forms of quilting. New projects for the repeating student. Radio Theater-create a Radio Show
Come to the only place where it’s okay to make a lot of noise without getting sent to the Principal’s office. You will make your own radio show and supply the sound effects for your program. Every week you will have the chance to practice your ideas in front of an audience. Thrill to the sounds of the next generation of Radio Theater! Reader’s and Writer’s Theatre
We’ll start by getting our acting muscles in gear by playing theatre and improv games, read some class (and not so classic) stories to act out. The last two weeks will be spent writing our own stories to perform for our families. Reading for Relaxation
Cancelled Reading Rocks
Have fun reading this summer and become a better reader. You will learn to choose books that are the “right fit” for you. By using a combination of individual reading, paired reading, guided reading with a reading teacher, and reading games, you will strengthen all areas of your reading. You will also get to listen to great ”read alouds.” On Fridays, you will get the chance to play games with your reading buddies. This class will provide an excellent opportunity to reinforce skills and build confidence for the upcoming school year. Reading and Writing Club
Cancelled Recess Workout
Get exercise and have fun too! Participate in relay games, jumping rope, calisthenics, obstacle courses, and activities incorporating playground equipment. Build endurance, strength, teamwork, and flexibility all while having a fantastic time! SCULPTING YOUR DREAMS AWAY
Cancelled SIDEWALK GAMES
Learn all sorts of outdoor games to keep you busy this summer. Jacks, marbles, and double-dutch jump rope are just some of the games you’ll play. Try hopscotch games from around the world. Make up your own jump rope charts. A perfect class to start your summer. SNACKS AND TIDBITS
Learn to make fun foods, which are good to eat, and easy to make, such as nachos, frosted pretzels, Dinosaur punch, mini – pizza, and much more. SOCIAL INTERACTIONS: THE RITUALS OF RELATING
Cancelled SOCCER
Learn the fundamentals of soccer. Play games to develop coordination. Improve your skills and have a great game every day. SOFTBALL/ TEEBALL/ KICKBALL
Cancelled SPECTACULAR SPANISH
Cancelled SPORTS ON THE RADIO
Learn how to be a sports reporter on the radio! Ever want to be like Bob Costas? Here is your chance. Learn how to assemble stories, cover games, make a radio demo tape. How about hosting a sports talk show? Learn how to do it! Future Mark Giangreco’s apply here! Sports on the Radio II
Did you love being on “WAIL” last summer? How does starring in this years’ “WAIL” sport center sound? Take the next step with Play-by-Play and Color Commentary. Just like Chip Caray and Steve Stone! SUPER SCRAP BOOKING
Organize your pictures and other mementos from vacations, camp, birthdays, holidays, school, and other special occasions. Come and create a scrapbook using borders, shapes, stamps and stickers. Each student must supply his or her own album. SUMMER CRAFTS, WHAT SHOULD I MAKE?
Cancelled SUPER SLEUTHS
Calling all secret agents! Use logic and imagination to solve summer mysteries. If you enjoy mystery stories, scavenger hunts, puzzles, riddles and secret codes, join us. Emphasis on encouraging creativity and critical thinking. SUPREME TRAINING
Cancelled SUZUKI STRING LESSONS Suzuki - Violin / Viola – Early Book 1
Review those “old” songs but learn new ones, too. We’ll also play musical games that teach you ways to memorize songs and learn basic note reading. Class is for students working on “Twinkle” to Etude. Suzuki Violin for the First Time
Learn how to make beautiful music on the violin, viola, or cello! The Suzuki method teaches children to learn “by ear” so we’ll play from the very beginning of class! Students gain self-confidence and a great sense of accomplishment. Suzuki Violin/Viola/ Cello Late Book 1/Early Book 2
This class will teach students the importance of making a beautiful sound while reviewing and learning new pieces. Do you know your sharps and flats! We will learn basic music theory through many fun games. Class is for students working on Minuet 1 to Bouree. Viola / Cello
Book 2 students are invited to join this class. Review of the songs learned as well as practice in note reading and rhythm study. Violin Choir
Students with basic knowledge of note reading will definitely improve their skills through song writing, reading music in a small ensemble and games to improve their theory. We will also focus on the Suzuki repertoire for students on the Two Grenadiers and above. TAP DANCE
Lace up your shoes and let’s get tapping! Learn basic tap fundamentals or enhance the skills you’ve got. We will explore both classic style and rhythm tap, listen to great tunes, and learn a routine for performance. TENNIS I
Learn skills to develop coordination in preparing to play tennis. Tennis racquet and ball required. TENNIS II
Review basic skills and drills, with greater emphasis on game play, strategy and friendly competition. Tennis racquet and ball required TRACK & FIELD
This course will allow each camper to experience a wide variety of activities centered on techniques in both running and field events. Also, they will experience mental preparation and goal setting in personal fitness. They will each have a personal training log. VOLLEYBALL
Learn the rules of the game. Bump, set, spike and serve. Learn how to work together as a team. Long lasting fun! WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
Always be prepared, since you never know when disaster may Strike! Train for basic survival in all different environments: at sea, in the woods, the desert or even in a tropical jungle! WONDERS OF SCIENCE
Full  WORLD’S RECORDS
Have you ever wondered how big the largest bubble gum bubble ever blown is? Have you ever wanted to break a record? In world’s records, we’ll explore some of the weirdest and most exciting records, and we’ll even try to make some of our own! If you like to laugh, use your imagination, and compete in silly contests, this is the class for you! WEE WORLD
Full WRIGLEY FIELD WIFFLEBALL
Holy Cow! Come play wiffleball in Harry Caray’s “Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field” at Adventures. Play games like baseball and homerun derby and try to hit the ball over the fence! Can you hit it onto Waveland Avenue like Sammy? WRITING FOR JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS
A writing class geared more towards the junior high level. This class would explore the various types of writing. Expository, Narrative, Persuasive and Descriptive techniques will be explored. YOGA FOR KIDS
Say good-bye to tension and stress. Learn relaxation and exercise techniques you can use anytime, anywhere. Develop flexibility and grace, too. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. |