Youth Variety

Everything we create is FAB: Fun and Beautiful as we explore watercolor techniques, papers, 3D art at perspective while creating unique masks, active minions and cityscapes.

At our variety art program, each day we will dive into a different art form. With out instructors very skilled in all art forms, we not only show how to cross over creativity, but also how each art form can benefit the other. At all our workshops there is already love music, but each day we will focus on either drawing, poetry, painting, acting, or comic booking! As with all of our workshops, this workshop is full of engagement and comedic entertainment, as well as aimed at raising confidence from the participants positive interaction. Instructor: Do Art Production

An accurate drawing is the foundation of any good pencil art piece. Each artist will develop a trained eye to see line, space, and how the strength of lights and darks can construct form. Basic pencil stroke techniques and the use of a grid will be introduced and practiced, while simultaneously working on a black and white project of the student's choice. Instructor: Andria Burchett

Be a Master Artist at drawing cartoons inspired by artists and their styles. Experience a flowery adventure with Pop artists, patterns, and portraits. Make a funny facial expression before falling into a magical Surrealist dreamland. Don’t get too broken up by the Cubist style, instead let’s have a dog of a time, mark- making with an abstract expressionist.Instructor: Abrakadoodle Staff

Kids will get to create as we guide them through the steps to completing their own canvas work of art. Sign up for one or more! All materials included, snacks and instruction. Instructor: Chilled Palette Staff

Explore your artistic side with Smart Start Art from Afterschool Enrichment Solutions. It's a bird.. it's a plane... it's a brand new superhero of your own design! Discover your creativity and imagination as an artist, developing fine motor skills, style, and vision as we explore different artistic techniques through a variety of inspiring projects. Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create! See your imagination come to life! Learn about great artists from throughout history and the present day, through a weekly featured artist and fun, exciting games. No experience necessary.Instructor: Afterschool Enrichment Solutions

Here's an exciting experience for your imaginative Artist. Students complete several different Summer Splash themed projects - water scenes, beach activities, animals, fish, boats & Summertime fun. You can join all the camps because we never repeat drawings all thru the Summer schedule. All supplies included, including oil pastels on special project days. Creativity & learning while having fun! Young Rembrandts™ explores the basics of visual art, in a fun & confident setting that ensures success for every child. Our Instructors show step-by-step methods to build core Drawing skills. The collection of drawings will be impressive! Add this artistic workshop to your Artist's schedule today!

Join Registered Dietitian Mary and her Garden Plate Team for a garden to plate cooking experience! Young chefs will whip up some tasty farm to table snacks, entrees and desserts using some local ingredients. Come to cook and share in tasting the delicious treats cooked up during class. Use of aprons, kid’s knives and cutting boards and food for 2 recipes/class included. Instructor: The Garden, Plate Team

In this class, students will learn basic kitchen skills including recipe reading, measuring, combining, refined knife skills and expanding one’s flavor palette. The recipes we will make are: Morning Glory Muffins ( nuts in recipe) and Breakfast Cookies (seeds in recipe)Instructor: Lori Smerz

In this class, students will be taught how to use fruit purees to dye and flavor their cupcakes and frosting. We will use froze fruit varieties to get a punch of flavor to your scratch made recipes. Students will also have the opportunity to decorate their cupcakes using pastry bags and piping tips. Natural food dyes used for coloring frosting. Students will get 3 cupcakes to take home. Instructor: Lori Smerz

In this class, students will focus on reading recipes learning how to properly measure, using various pieces of kitchen equipment, knife safety and trying new foods. Foods will be tasted on site as well as brought home to share with others. The recipes we will make are: Fruit Salsa and Veggie Loaded Dip. Instructor: Lori Smerz

Join Registered Dietitian Mary and her Garden Plate Team for a garden to plate cooking experience! Young chefs will whip up some tasty farm to table snacks, entrees and desserts using some local ingredients. Come to cook and share in tasting the delicious treats cooked up during class. Use of aprons, kid’s knives and cutting boards and food for 2 recipes/class included. Instructor: The Garden, Plate Team

Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children's motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity.Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” - Albert Einstein The Creative Writing Club, brought to you by Afterschool Enrichment Solutions, is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster their love for language, and cultivate their creative expression. Through exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing exercises, creative language games and collaboration, students will explore different genres, learn and practice grammatical concepts, develop their writing skills, and build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively.

Battle it out with the best Pokemon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best trainer there ever was! The Pokemon Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe and lets you "battle" other collectors in a turn-based game of strategy, skill and just a little bit of luck. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players.Class is held at Danes Games

Battle it out with the best Pokemon trainers Geneva has to offer and truly become the best Pokemon trainer there ever was! Pokemon The Card Game takes all the fun and fantasy of the classic cartoon and video game universe. It lets you ˜battle” other collectors in a turn based game of strategy, skill, and just a little bit of luck. Experience the video game classic like never before. No experience necessary. Demo decks available for new players.Instructor: Danes Games Staff

Learning a second language can open a world of possibilities for your child. In this class, students will embark on their Spanish language journey, learning Spanish conversation and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive, engaging, and fun activities. New and exciting material each session! Instructor: Language In Action, Inc

Learning a second language can open a world of possibilities for your child. In this class students will learn Spanish conversation and some Spanish grammar, reading, and writing skills through interactive and engaging activities. Each session covers new and exciting materials! Instructor: Language In Action, Inc.

We are celebrating with bubbles, giggles, and hands-on science. Get ready to sip, mix, and experiment your way through a fun soda taste-testing, design your own wacky brand of soda and mascot in the fizz lab, experiment with carbonation at the candy creation soda station, learn the history of this nostalgic beverage during a pop-up lesson, and leave with a fizzing souvenir surprise! Learning the science of bubbles and tasting your way through it all is the perfect refreshing treat for curious kids who love unique summer opportunities and like to socialize with new friends. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc, www.lisalombardi.com. This is a drop off class.

Get ready for lots of ooohs and ahhhs! Kids can build self-esteem this summer in this warm-weather wacky lab. Explore faux fireworks soaring during an anti-gravity dramatization. Next, use science to have a corn-tastic time watching corn on the cob dance. Check out our ambulance investigation experiment when we explore why paramedics stay so busy during this season! Learn the science secrets of a carnival concession stand using Pop Rocks and Skittles with our mascot Uncle Sam. Find out what makes a water balloon burst. Lastly, we will experiment on how quickly a sunburn can occur and more wacky fun. Don’t let the magic of summer slip by without this STEM-pendence themed lab on your seasonal list! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc, www.lisalombardi.com. This is a drop off class.

Lisa Lombardi Coaching is coming to your town once again with our exclusive ice cream class! Making and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early physics and chemistry teachings to children. Kids can become an expert on this beloved treat and billion-dollar business as we make a batch of homemade ice cream without using a freezer! Also, explore the science of amusement park treats and the first ice cream novelty treat invented on a stick. Then sit down for the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town. Did anyone say BRAIN FREEZE? Who will be crowned King or Queen? This is a child’s dream class and all about putting the fun back into learning and building self-esteem. This class explores both Chemical and Industrial Engineering concepts, along with how this treat evolved. Don’t wear your Sunday best to this event, we will get sticky! Lots of tastings, contests, and a themed souvenir included. Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc, www.lisalombardi.com. This is a drop off class.

Have the slime of your life making satisfying fuzzy and stretchy Labubu slime! These mischievous creatures are still all the rage with kids. Participants will have the ultimate back-to-school sensory experience as they socialize with new park district friends and create their own unique Labubu wad of slime to take home. This class is a great way to meet new friends who enjoy slime science just like you! Labubu themed snack at the end! Instructor: Lisa Lombardi Coaching Inc, www.lisalombardi.com. This is a drop off class.

Perform like a mini Mozart with this rewarding class. Students will learn basic piano or keyboard skills, techniques, music theory, note reading and fun popular songs. Instructor: Sounds Like Music Staff

Play loud! Play proud! Your rock dreams await you! Students learn basic strumming techniques, music theory, note reading and chords while playing fun popular songs. Instructor: Sounds Like Music Staff

Perform like a mini Mozart with this rewarding class. Students will learn basic piano or keyboard skills, techniques, music theory, note reading and fun popular songs. Instructor: Sounds Like Music Staff

Play loud! Play proud! Your rock dreams await you! Students learn basic strumming techniques, music theory, note reading and chords while playing fun popular songs. Classes are held at Sounds Like Music, 224 W. State Street, Geneva. All classes require an additional textbook fee ranging from $20-$35 that will be due on-site. Students can bring instrument or rent one at Sounds Like Music.

Rhythms rock with this class!! Students will learn basic rhythms, techniques, music theory and note reading while jamming to popular songs. Note: Students must supply own drumsticks, available for purchase on-site. . Instructor: Sounds Like Music Staff

Safe Sitter® Essentials is a fun, hands-on 5.5-hour class for students in grades 6+ (ages 11+) that teaches babysitting basics, child care techniques, safety and rescue skills, first aid, and tips for running a successful babysitting business. Students should bring a lunch, snack, and water bottle.

Safe@Home is a 90-minute course for students in grades 4–6 (ages 9–12) who may be staying home alone or caring for younger siblings. Students build confidence, practice safety skills, learn how to handle emergencies, and make smart decisions. Students should bring a snack and water bottle.

Get ready to trade the everyday for a tropical paradise! Join us at the Hall Quarry Beach for a splash-filled Luau full of beachy vibes, and island fun! Grab a lei, toss around a beach ball, and dance along to tropical tunes as we transform the Hall Quarry Beach into your very own tropical getaway.

Join the fun with interactive coding adventures and use robots to explore coding with or robot- Codey Rocky. Perfect for curious minds—no experience needed!