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.

Violin Lessons | 3-18 years

The Martin Lopez Academy provides professional group violin instructions to children from 3 to 18 years old. 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. Ages 3-6 years will need parent present for lessons. Times will be assigned once enrolled in the class. Contractual

*No Class: June 4, July 16, August 6

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

Magic 101 | 5-12 years

Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the “Magic Team of Gary Kantor!” Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading, and more. 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 always taught at each session! Contractual

Steam’in Up Summer 6-13 years

Calling all artists, scientists, engineers, and math lovers! Young Rembrandts have a new workshop filled with new ways your child can explore the fascinating world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math)! This five-day workshop will dive into a new discipline every day so that children learn their possibilities. Students will illustrate different types of sciences, new technologies, incredible feats of engineering and striking math principles – all while creating crazy awesome art. Contractual

Cooking and Baking | 6-13 years

During these five, fun-filled days, young chefs and artists will join forces to cook up one of the tastiest workshops yet. Students will learn to illustrate the thing we all love to do – eat! They will draw, decorate, build and color everything in the kitchen that relates to cooking and baking. Drawings will include funny kitchen cartoons, detailed still life scenes and delicious details to make them complete. Prepare for artwork that looks good enough to eat! Contractual

Fantasy Forest | 6-13 years

Magical, mythical, marvelous art is coming your way in this Young Rembrandts Drawing Workshop! Join us for five days filled with fun and creative thought as we explore deep in the Fantasy Forest. Students will tap into their imagination while learning to draw otherworldly creatures like fairies, trolls and a forest queen. Your child’s talent will truly enchant you as they create beautiful scenery and new masterpieces every day. Register now to save your child’s spot in this fanciful workshop focused on creativity and whimsy! Contractual

Child & Babysitting Class | 12-16 years

The child and babysitting safety class will give teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with their business, to relating with parents and children, to key safety, care-giving and first aid tips. Upon completion, the participant will be certified for two years. The program is from American Safety and Health Institute.

Summer Nights | 8-13 years

A night to remember! The night begins with swimming at Dolphin Cove, weather permitting. After swimming, we’ll all go back into the Rakow Center for pizza, black light Nerf, dodgeball, board games and more! To participate in black light Nerf, please bring your own gun. Nerf guns must use elite darts. We will supply the ammunition. Only elite darts will be provided. Participants need to be picked up and signed out in the Rakow Center gym by 9:00 pm. Preregistration required. Sign participants in at the Rakow Center gym.