Registration Deadlines Approaching for Crystal Lake Park District Chess, Math and Lego Engineering Classes

The Crystal Lake Park District is offering five programs designed to inspire critical thinking and make learning fun. Registration online at www.crystallakeparks.org or in person at the Crystal Lake Park District Administration Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake. For more information contact Jessica Ortega at (815) 459-0680, ext. 1213, jortega@crystallakeparks.org

Smart Start Chess (Ages 3-5 years) Code #4598-4
Wednesday, January 27-March 2, 6:30-7:15 pm (registration deadline January 22)
Crystal Lake Park District Administration Bldg, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $116, Resident Discount Fee: $106
It’s never too early to learn to play Chess. This class has 5-7 major transitions to keep young students excited and engaged. Songs, art, dance and creative play are used to expose children to chess concepts and pieces and to help them gain a basic understanding of the game.

Chess Scholars (Ages 5-12 years) Code #4598-0
Monday, January 25-February 29, 6:30-7:30 pm (registration deadline January 21)
Crystal Lake Park District Administration Bldg, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $101, Resident Discount Fee: $96
No previous knowledge of chess is necessary. Each class will consist of a fun interactive teaching period and guided practice time with personalized attention. Children will have an opportunity to test for a Chess Belt under a unique Chess Scholars system. Students can participate in a chess competition with prizes.

Mighty Mathematicians (Ages 6-13 years) Code #4598-2
Tuesday, January 26-March 1, 6:30-7:30 pm (registration deadline January 22)
Crystal Lake Park District Administration Bldg, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $101, Resident Discount Fee: $96
We make practicing math fun! Math enrichment activities include Magic Money Machine, making a Magic Band and working out a Magic Square. Students will come home with a passion for math and a greater understanding of math’s real-world uses.

Little Angels at Lego Engineering (Ages 5-6 without parent) Code #5552-0
Friday, January 22-March 11, 6:15-7 pm (registration deadline January 20)
Crystal Lake Park District Administration Bldg, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $152, Resident Discount Fee: $142
Working with LEGO Education Kits, participants will make working models of simple machines to experience levers, pulleys, wheels, axles and gears. Children will learn “how things work” which helps develop the aptitude for engineering and promotes learning in science.

Lego Kids’ Robotics (Ages 6-8 without parent) Code #5552-1
Friday, January 22-March 11, 7:15-8:15 pm (registration deadline January 20)
Crystal Lake Park District Administration Bldg, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake
Program Fee: $166, Resident Discount Fee: $156
Children love to build and break. Working with LEGO Education Kits, participants will make working models of simple machines to experience levers, pulleys, wheels, axles and gears.