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WITH DREW PAULSON

MAGIC Students explore the world of magic through hands-on tricks and performance challenges using activity packs or personal kits. Guided by step-by-step instruction, they build confidence, creativity and performance skills while practicing and sharing tricks with others. NEW

SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOPS

TINY TRAIL TREKS Hike a new trail every week this spring with your tot! Get outside to improve your mood, boost creativity, enhance cognitive function and learn about native prairie birds, mammals, insects and plants. All hikes are stroller-friendly/easy walking/ mild hills. NOTE: Dress for weather, this program takes place outside. Rainouts will be rescheduled.

Scout Badge Workshops uniquely designed to accomplish the majority of the listed badge requirements. Our nature specialist will create a customized one and one-half to two-hour workshop focused on the nature badge of your choice. NOTE: Two week prior notice and minimum of 6 scouts per session are required. To schedule, troop leaders should contact Allison Cann at acann@orlandpark.org.

PROG#:

101926

DATE:

Sep 15-Oct 20

PROG#:

101884

DAY:

Tuesday

DATE:

Sep 15-Oct 6

TIME:

5:30 PM-6:30 PM Kindergarten to 8th FLC—Room 102

DAY:

Tuesday

GRADE:

TIME: AGE:

11 AM-11:45 AM

LOCATION:

GRADE: Kindergarten to 8th FEE PER SCOUT: Resident $20 | Non-resident $25

2 to 5

FEE:

Resident $250 | Non-resident $300

LOCATION:

Orland Grassland Land & Water Reserve | parking lot at 167th Street (West of LaGrange Road) Resident $25 | Non-resident $30

WACKY SCIENCE Spark curiosity through hands-on science and interactive discovery! Students build critical thinking and scientific literacy while creating fun projects like hovercrafts and lava lamps. This engaging class turns physics and chemistry concepts into exciting, confidence-building "wow" moments. NEW

FEE:

BIRDING This inclusive bird watching program welcomes nature lovers of all ages and experience levels, from curious beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. Participants will explore local habitats, learn bird identification techniques and observe behavior in a relaxed, guided setting. NOTE: Please bring your own binoculars for the best experience. This is not a drop-off class— children must be accompanied by an adult. NEW

BUG OUT! Bug out with us and learn about a new native insect each week—butterflies, bees, ants and beetles! Dress for the weather, this program takes place outside!

PROG#:

101885

DATE:

Sep 9-Sep 30 Wednesday

PROG#:

101925

DAY:

DATE:

Sep 14-Oct 19

TIME:

5:30 PM-6:30 PM

DAY:

Monday

AGE:

6 to 9

TIME:

5:30 PM-6:30 PM Kindergarten to 5th FLC—Room 101

DAY/TIME:

Saturday / 8:30 AM-9:30 AM

LOCATION:

Hostert Cabins | parking is available in the John Humphrey Sports Complex, 14825 West Ave. Resident $50 | Non-resident $63

GRADE:

AGE:

8 and up

LOCATION:

LOCATION:

Orland Grassland Land & Water Reserve | parking lot W. 167th St. (West of S. LaGrange Rd) Resident $15 | Non-resident $20

FEE:

Resident $225 | Non-resident $270

FEE:

FEE:

PROG#: 101886 101887 101888

DATE: Sep 12 Oct 10 Nov 14

MAKERS CLUB This hands-on engineering program inspires students to explore science and technology. Using Maker Kits, they build mechanical and artistic skills, designing hydraulic arms, powering race cars, and experimenting with structures. Students keep their inventions and share their projects with family and friends. No class November 24. NEW

INCLUSION The Village of Orland Park welcomes participants with special needs in all areas of programming. We strive to make all programs an optimal experience by providing reasonable accommodations to the program. The Special Recreation Division provides inclusion assistance to programs servicing clientele ages 3 years and up. Please indicate at the time of registration that 1:1 assistance is needed. Programs that are not eligible for 1:1 services are as follows: Parent/Tot classes, off-site and/or contracted programs and day care services. If you are requesting inclusion services, please contact the Senior Program Coordinator at 708.403.6202 two weeks prior to the start of the program in order to start the inclusion process. Please reference page 114 for additional inclusion and ADA information.

PROG#:

101929

DATE:

Nov 3-Dec 15

DAY:

Tuesday

TIME:

5:30 PM-6:30 PM Kindergarten to 8th FLC—Room 101

GRADE:

LOCATION:

FEE:

Resident $233 | Non-resident $279

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