Youth & Teen

Programs for Youth & Teens

Dundee Township Park District offers many programs and activities for youth and teens including bowling, magic class, cooking class, martial arts, horseback riding and much more. For a full list of programs being offered please refer to your seasonal program brochure. If you did not receive one in the mail please stop by the Rakow Center at 665 Barrington Ave. in Carpentersville or Randall Oaks Recreation Center at 500 N. Randall Rd. in West Dundee to pick up a brochure or download it by clicking the brochure image located in the left column of this page. For more information, call (847) 428-7131.

For a full list of programs being offered please refer to the seasonal program brochure.

Saturday Live  (8-12 years) • 6:00-9:30 pm • Rakow Center

Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out and bring a photo ID. Hot food and cold drinks are available for an additional charge.

*Preregistration available up until 4:00 pm on the day of the event.
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Family Nerf™ Night | 4-7 years

We provide the space, obstacles, coordination, supervision and FUN! Participants will be separated into teams and will engage in target challenges and play Nerf™ tag. Families must provide their own Nerf™ gun, (not semiautomatic) and have protective eyewear. Nerf™ gun must use elite darts only, not mega or rival rounds. “Ammo” (elite darts) will be provided. Price is per person. This is a family involved event. One parent per family must participate. No Modified guns.

Violin Lessons | 3-18 years

Violin Lessons 3-18 years Instruction focuses on confidence, discipline, hand-eye coordination, concentration, memory, tone, and offers a fun, well-rounded and in-depth learning experience. Our teaching method introduces the violin to young children from the first lesson. Violin rentals are available at $25/month. Contractual

Ages 3-6 (parent must be present)

Ages 7-10

Ages 11-14

Ages 15-18

Holiday Craft Series | 6-10 years

Come and get into the season by making a fun and festive craft project that you can take home and display for the upcoming holiday. Learn some fun and interesting facts about the holiday while you are creating your masterpiece!

Horsemanship for Kids | 9-17 years

You’ll learn all about the proper ways to groom, tack and handle horses. In the saddle, you will learn the basics of riding at the walk and trot. Lessons will be held indoors during inclement weather. The first day of class is orientation and groundwork. Riders should wear jeans or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or hiking boots with a small, low heel. Bring an approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. Makeup class held at the end of the six weeks. Contractual

Baton & Pom | 5-18 years

Learn basic baton twirling, dance and pom skills in this fun and creative class. Students will improve hand-eye coordination, musicality, and rhythm learning both individual skills and short routines. Please wear clothing that is easy to move in and tennis shoes or jazz shoes. Performance opportunities may be available and there could be a small costume fee. Batons may be purchased from the instructor on the first day of class. Contractual