Kids & Family

Jump into Spring Break with Riverside Parks and Recreation Mini Camps

Chess camp, guitar lessons, basketball breakdown.

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Chess Camp

Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess!

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Who: Grades K- 6th
When: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 - 12:00 pm
March 30 to April 2
Where: Water Tower, 10 Pine Avenue
Instructor: Chess Scholars
Fee: $125/135 NON-RES
Min/Max: 5/20
Program# 117500A

Guitar Stars Spring Break Camp

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The children will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing, including holding the guitar and pick, proper fret-hand finger position, sight reading, playing by ear and playing basic songs.

Who: Ages 7 to 14 years
When: Monday through Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
March 30 to April 2
Where: Water Tower, 10 Pine Avenue
Instructor: Scholars, Inc.
Fee: $130/$140 NON-RES
Min/Max: 5/12
Program #: 117500B

Basketball Break Down

This 4 day camp with be lead by former Fenwick and Riverside Brookfield basketball athletes. Fundamentals of the sport will be emphasized, while having an amazing time.

Who: Grades 2nd - 6th When: Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 11:15 am
March 30 – April 2
Where: St. Hugh’s Gymnasium, 7939 W. 43rd St. Lyons, IL
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $80/$90 NON-RES with T-shirt
Min/Max: 16/20
Program #: 112630C

Hockey Camp!

This popular camp will introduce the basic skills of hockey & pillow hockey using padded sticks and a foam ball.

Who: Ages 6 to 8 years
When: Monday – Thursday, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
March 30 – April 2
Where: St. Hugh’s Gymnasium, 7939 W. 43rd St. Lyons, IL
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $35/ $40 NON-RES with T-shirt
Min/Max: 8/14
Program #: 112571B

Jedi in Training

The Darkside is calling, which side will you choose?

Who: Training 1: Ages 4 to 6 years old
Training 2: Ages 7 to 10 years old
When: Monday, March 30
Training 1: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Training 2: 12:10 - 1:10 pm
Where: Water Tower, 10 Pine Avenue
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $10/$12 NON-RES
Min/Max: 5/12
Program #: Training (1) 111310E, Training (2) 111310E1

Spring Fling Tea Party

Grab your dolls and doll up for this fun ladies only tea extravaganza! Who: Ages 5 to 7 years

When: Thursday April 2nd 1:20 - 2:20 pm
Where: Water Tower, 10 Pine Avenue
Instructor: Recreation Staff
Fee: $10/$15 NON-RES
Min/Max: 8/16
Program #: 111310D

Riverside Parks and Recreation

10 Pine Ave, Riverside, IL 60546
Office: 708-442-7025
Follow on social media: www.facebook.com/riversiderec
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