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Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.
Services
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Youth Enrichment Programs
Acting Instruction
Exercise Classes/Groups
Yoga
General Arts and Crafts
Sewing Instruction
Tennis
Musical Instrument Instruction
Pickleball
Gymnastics
Dance Instruction
VanderCook College of Music offers free music lessons, rehearsals and instruments to students from local elementary schools and neighborhoods. Students in grades 5 - 8 can join One City Jazz, which pays tribute to Chicago's jazz roots by offering saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion (drums), bass and piano. Students in grades Kindergarten - 5 can join One City Strings, where they will learn to play the violin using the Suzuki method, which focuses on parent involvement in the child's learning. One City runs for 10-15 weeks each fall and spring. Any student who completes the program through 8th grade will keep and own the instrument to play in high school and beyond.
VanderCook College of Music offers free music lessons, rehearsals and instruments to students from local elementary schools and neighborhoods. Students in grades 5 - 8 can join One City Jazz, which pays tribute to Chicago's jazz roots by offering saxophone, trumpet, trombone, percussion (drums), bass and piano. Students in grades Kindergarten - 5 can join One City Strings, where they will learn to play the violin using the Suzuki method, which focuses on parent involvement in the child's learning. One City runs for 10-15 weeks each fall and spring. Any student who completes the program through 8th grade will keep and own the instrument to play in high school and beyond.
Services
Musical Instrument Instruction
Saturday Strings training for Elementary School Children. Students learn to play various musical instruments. String instruments include violin, cello, harp, and guitar, using both the traditional style and the Suzuki style learning method. Each student receives private lessons and group lessons.
Saturday Strings training for Elementary School Children. Students learn to play various musical instruments. String instruments include violin, cello, harp, and guitar, using both the traditional style and the Suzuki style learning method. Each student receives private lessons and group lessons.
Services
Musical Instrument Instruction
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.
Services
Pickleball
Acting Instruction
Volleyball
Musical Instrument Instruction
Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Golf
Dance Instruction
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Babysitting Instruction
Athletic Clubs
Baseball
General Arts and Crafts
Football
Tennis
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.
Park Ridge Park District provides a wide variety of general interest and sports/fitness activities throughout the year.
Services
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Youth Enrichment Programs
Acting Instruction
Exercise Classes/Groups
Yoga
General Arts and Crafts
Sewing Instruction
Tennis
Musical Instrument Instruction
Pickleball
Gymnastics
Dance Instruction
Hanover Park Park District offers a variety of theater, music, and dance programming.
Hanover Park Park District offers a variety of theater, music, and dance programming.
Services
Musical Instrument Instruction
Acting Instruction
Dance Instruction
Hoffman Estates Park District offers a variety of recreational programming for youth including cultural arts, dance, field trips, outdoor education, martial arts, and general recreation.
Hoffman Estates Park District offers a variety of recreational programming for youth including cultural arts, dance, field trips, outdoor education, martial arts, and general recreation.
Services
Field Trips/Excursions
Baton Twirling
Acting Instruction
Dance Instruction
Gymnastics
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Vocal Music Instruction
Outdoor Environmental Education
Musical Instrument Instruction
Instruction and performance opportunities in music for children and adults.
Instruction and performance opportunities in music for children and adults.
Services
Music Instruction
Participants will be placed into a band consisting of four-five musicians to learn how to participate in a rock band. Each band will perform music based on their likes. At the end of the program, participants will perform as a band at an actual performance venue.
Participants will be placed into a band consisting of four-five musicians to learn how to participate in a rock band. Each band will perform music based on their likes. At the end of the program, participants will perform as a band at an actual performance venue.
Services
Music Instruction
Offers brass, vocal, guitar, and drum lessons with no prior experience required.
*Please inquire if interested in learning a different instrument
Offers brass, vocal, guitar, and drum lessons with no prior experience required.
*Please inquire if interested in learning a different instrument
Participants will learn simple songs, dance moves, playing musical games, and becoming part of a larger group.
Participants will learn simple songs, dance moves, playing musical games, and becoming part of a larger group.
Services
Music Instruction
Norwood Park and Brownell Community Learning Centers offer before and after school care and enrichment clubs as well as family nights and family support programs for families at Brownell Elementary School and Norwood Park Elementary School. Full-time summer programs open to all students in Lincoln and surrounding communities.
Norwood Park and Brownell Community Learning Centers offer before and after school care and enrichment clubs as well as family nights and family support programs for families at Brownell Elementary School and Norwood Park Elementary School. Full-time summer programs open to all students in Lincoln and surrounding communities.
Services
Music Instruction
Youth Enrichment Programs
Extended Child Care
Empowers youth ages 8-18, through music education, collaboration, and performance opportunities.
We lift up the unique voices of youth through creative expression.
Summer Rock Camps - Two weeks of music, education, rehearsal, performance, and community.
GR!T Records Creative Technologies Camp - A week-long gig where campers learn about audio engineering, recording artistry, music production, self-record their original songs, and produce an album.
Unplugged Weekend Retreat - A weekend getaway focused on writing and performing original work.
Monthly Youth Open Mics - the only music & youth-centered one in the state.
GR!LIVE - This series demonstrates our continued effort to recover marginalized narratives of women in music, reclaim herstories, and recapitulate music genres for a new generation's liberation of expression; this consists of a concert by local artists, herstory of trailblazing, women musicians, and a "how-to" play a specific style of music, taught by showcased artists.
A variety of year-round workshops.
Silver Chords Leadership Program - A mentorship program for high school students to earn Silver Cord hours, and rockers the opportunity to learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform at a venue. We will extend our afterschool program, with this grant.
GR!T Studio - professional-grade recording studio utilized to teach audio engineering and build the less than 5% representation of women, nonbinary, & trans folx in media production fields. We've been recording our own albums, in-house, since 2019. We are interested in developing & recording emerging artists, and bringing seasoned musicians to the mentorship table with this programming.
Performances: xBk, Wooly's, Arts Fest, Warren-Morrow Latin Music Festival, 80/35, Waukee Arts Fest, Muse Fest, Lefty's, Ingersoll Live, World Food & Music Festival, Street Heat, Kum & Go Theatre, Variety - The Children's Charity Telethon, IPR , and other community events.
Instrument Library - check out an instrument, then return it when you're finished.
We lift up the unique voices of youth through creative expression.
Summer Rock Camps - Two weeks of music, education, rehearsal, performance, and community.
GR!T Records Creative Technologies Camp - A week-long gig where campers learn about audio engineering, recording artistry, music production, self-record their original songs, and produce an album.
Unplugged Weekend Retreat - A weekend getaway focused on writing and performing original work.
Monthly Youth Open Mics - the only music & youth-centered one in the state.
GR!LIVE - This series demonstrates our continued effort to recover marginalized narratives of women in music, reclaim herstories, and recapitulate music genres for a new generation's liberation of expression; this consists of a concert by local artists, herstory of trailblazing, women musicians, and a "how-to" play a specific style of music, taught by showcased artists.
A variety of year-round workshops.
Silver Chords Leadership Program - A mentorship program for high school students to earn Silver Cord hours, and rockers the opportunity to learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform at a venue. We will extend our afterschool program, with this grant.
GR!T Studio - professional-grade recording studio utilized to teach audio engineering and build the less than 5% representation of women, nonbinary, & trans folx in media production fields. We've been recording our own albums, in-house, since 2019. We are interested in developing & recording emerging artists, and bringing seasoned musicians to the mentorship table with this programming.
Performances: xBk, Wooly's, Arts Fest, Warren-Morrow Latin Music Festival, 80/35, Waukee Arts Fest, Muse Fest, Lefty's, Ingersoll Live, World Food & Music Festival, Street Heat, Kum & Go Theatre, Variety - The Children's Charity Telethon, IPR , and other community events.
Instrument Library - check out an instrument, then return it when you're finished.
Empowers youth ages 8-18, through music education, collaboration, and performance opportunities.
We lift up the unique voices of youth through creative expression.
Summer Rock Camps - Two weeks of music, education, rehearsal, performance, and community.
GR!T Records Creative Technologies Camp - A week-long gig where campers learn about audio engineering, recording artistry, music production, self-record their original songs, and produce an album.
Unplugged Weekend Retreat - A weekend getaway focused on writing and performing original work.
Monthly Youth Open Mics - the only music & youth-centered one in the state.
GR!LIVE - This series demonstrates our continued effort to recover marginalized narratives of women in music, reclaim herstories, and recapitulate music genres for a new generation's liberation of expression; this consists of a concert by local artists, herstory of trailblazing, women musicians, and a "how-to" play a specific style of music, taught by showcased artists.
A variety of year-round workshops.
Silver Chords Leadership Program - A mentorship program for high school students to earn Silver Cord hours, and rockers the opportunity to learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform at a venue. We will extend our afterschool program, with this grant.
GR!T Studio - professional-grade recording studio utilized to teach audio engineering and build the less than 5% representation of women, nonbinary, & trans folx in media production fields. We've been recording our own albums, in-house, since 2019. We are interested in developing & recording emerging artists, and bringing seasoned musicians to the mentorship table with this programming.
Performances: xBk, Wooly's, Arts Fest, Warren-Morrow Latin Music Festival, 80/35, Waukee Arts Fest, Muse Fest, Lefty's, Ingersoll Live, World Food & Music Festival, Street Heat, Kum & Go Theatre, Variety - The Children's Charity Telethon, IPR , and other community events.
Instrument Library - check out an instrument, then return it when you're finished.
We lift up the unique voices of youth through creative expression.
Summer Rock Camps - Two weeks of music, education, rehearsal, performance, and community.
GR!T Records Creative Technologies Camp - A week-long gig where campers learn about audio engineering, recording artistry, music production, self-record their original songs, and produce an album.
Unplugged Weekend Retreat - A weekend getaway focused on writing and performing original work.
Monthly Youth Open Mics - the only music & youth-centered one in the state.
GR!LIVE - This series demonstrates our continued effort to recover marginalized narratives of women in music, reclaim herstories, and recapitulate music genres for a new generation's liberation of expression; this consists of a concert by local artists, herstory of trailblazing, women musicians, and a "how-to" play a specific style of music, taught by showcased artists.
A variety of year-round workshops.
Silver Chords Leadership Program - A mentorship program for high school students to earn Silver Cord hours, and rockers the opportunity to learn an instrument, form a band, write a song, and perform at a venue. We will extend our afterschool program, with this grant.
GR!T Studio - professional-grade recording studio utilized to teach audio engineering and build the less than 5% representation of women, nonbinary, & trans folx in media production fields. We've been recording our own albums, in-house, since 2019. We are interested in developing & recording emerging artists, and bringing seasoned musicians to the mentorship table with this programming.
Performances: xBk, Wooly's, Arts Fest, Warren-Morrow Latin Music Festival, 80/35, Waukee Arts Fest, Muse Fest, Lefty's, Ingersoll Live, World Food & Music Festival, Street Heat, Kum & Go Theatre, Variety - The Children's Charity Telethon, IPR , and other community events.
Instrument Library - check out an instrument, then return it when you're finished.
Services
Special Interest Camps
Day Camps
Music Instruction
Offers a chance for students, ages 6-17, to learn more about music, ballet and archery.
Offers a chance for students, ages 6-17, to learn more about music, ballet and archery.
Services
Archery
Dance Instruction
Music Instruction
Instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal and dance. Lessons provided after school during the week.
Instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal and dance. Lessons provided after school during the week.
Services
Music Instruction
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Extended Child Care
Character building programs for grades K-5.
Beginner band and singing programs for grades K-5.
Junior band program for grades 6-12.
Character building programs for grades K-5.
Beginner band and singing programs for grades K-5.
Junior band program for grades 6-12.
Services
Faith Based Youth Programs
Music Instruction
Opportunity for low-income families to receive one-on-one and group music and music instrument instruction. Future initiative will include a recording studio that will allow students and artists a unique situation to record developing artists in the neighborhood.
Opportunity for low-income families to receive one-on-one and group music and music instrument instruction. Future initiative will include a recording studio that will allow students and artists a unique situation to record developing artists in the neighborhood.
Services
Music Instruction
The People's Music School provides tuition-free music education to school-aged children in Chicago who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Based on a student's age, they offer classes in general music, instrumental studies, music theory, and a variety of ensembles. Programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. Students enrolled in programs will:Attend after-school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hoursParticipate in performances throughout the school yearTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artistsGain skills through participating in their intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life
The People's Music School provides tuition-free music education to school-aged children in Chicago who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Based on a student's age, they offer classes in general music, instrumental studies, music theory, and a variety of ensembles. Programs run after school Monday through Friday and on the weekend. Students enrolled in programs will:Attend after-school classes 2 days a week for up to 4 hoursParticipate in performances throughout the school yearTake part in engaging masterclasses with guest artistsGain skills through participating in their intensive music program that will benefit them throughout their life
Services
Musical Composition Instruction
Musical Instrument Instruction
A Touch of Classical Plus introduces music education by motivating students to discover their hidden abilities while developing confidence. This service offers the study of violin, viola, and cello. Piano and early childhood music instruction are also provided. Students engage in both private lessons and groupclasses.
A Touch of Classical Plus introduces music education by motivating students to discover their hidden abilities while developing confidence. This service offers the study of violin, viola, and cello. Piano and early childhood music instruction are also provided. Students engage in both private lessons and groupclasses.
Services
Musical Instrument Instruction
Vocal Music Instruction
Morton Grove Park District offers a variety of specialty programs for youth including science, robotics, sewing, theatre, cooking and more.
Morton Grove Park District offers a variety of specialty programs for youth including science, robotics, sewing, theatre, cooking and more.
Services
Musical Instrument Instruction
Acting Instruction
Sewing Instruction
Vocal Music Instruction
Cooking Classes
Spanish Immersion Programs
General Arts and Crafts
Acting classes for adults and children of all ages, plus dance and voice classes. Summer camps and academies for youth; call for information on dates and age eligibility.
Acting classes for adults and children of all ages, plus dance and voice classes. Summer camps and academies for youth; call for information on dates and age eligibility.
Services
Youth Enrichment Programs
Music Instruction
Acting Instruction
Dance Instruction
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.
Niles Park District provides a wide variety of seasonal and year-round recreational programming.
Services
Pickleball
Acting Instruction
Volleyball
Musical Instrument Instruction
Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Golf
Dance Instruction
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Babysitting Instruction
Athletic Clubs
Baseball
General Arts and Crafts
Football
Tennis
Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty, as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure. The program uses a combination of performing arts and academic tutoring to meet its goals.
Promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement, the importance of health, etc.
Anti-violence and substance abuse prevention program targeting youth and their families living under conditions of social and economic poverty, as well as youth who are at risk of academic failure. The program uses a combination of performing arts and academic tutoring to meet its goals.
Promotes high self-esteem, determination, persistence, high academic achievement, community involvement, the importance of health, etc.
Services
Youth Enrichment Programs
Music Instruction
Fine arts, pottery, ceramics, drawing, dance, and music lessons. Performing arts and drama classes.
Fine arts, pottery, ceramics, drawing, dance, and music lessons. Performing arts and drama classes.
Services
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Music Instruction
Instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal and dance. Lessons provided after school during the week.
Instruction in brass, keyboard, guitar, percussion, vocal and dance. Lessons provided after school during the week.
Services
Music Instruction
Neighborhood Multipurpose Centers
Extended Child Care