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Youth & Teen
3rd – 7th Graders
Science. Technology. Engineering. Art. Mathematics. This is what makes up STEAM. Various science organizations from UIUC, in partnership with X-Time, are excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of STEAM and all that it entails. This is NOT a drop off event.
- January 4 | Deadline: December 28
- January 18 | Deadline: January 11
- February 1 | Deadline: January 25
Day: Thursday
Time: 5-6p
Fee (R/NR): $5/$7.50
Location: Martens Center
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
Ages 7-14
Be a planet superhero! Kids will learn to live a life that keeps our planet clean! This is a drop off event.
DATE | TOPIC | DEADLINE
- January 16 | Reduce and Reuse | January 9
Day: Tuesday
Time: 5-6p
Fee (R/NR): $10/$15
Location: Martens Center
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
1st-3rd & 4th-6th graders
Do you enjoy creating, building, and imagining with LEGO? Learn engineering and design skills through guided hands-on exploration. Create animals, buildings, simple machines, transportation, and build your own LEGO creations.
- January 10
- January 24
- February 14
- February 28
- March 13
- March 27
- April 10
- April 24
- May 8
- May 22
Day: Wednesday
Time: 5-6p
Deadline: January 3
Location: Martens Center
Fee (R/NR): $30/$45
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
Ages 5+
Join us as we learn something new about Illinois with the Champaign Country Forest Preserve District’s Museum and Education Department. Each session will focus on a different topic related to Illinois and will include engaging hands-on activities and more!
- All About Owls
- January 25
- Deadline: January 20
Day: Thursday
Time: 5:30-6:30p
Fee (R/NR): $5/$7.50 per session
Location: Martens Center
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
Ages 10+; participants under 18 must have a registered adult with them.
OSF HealthCare will be teaching children about improving mental health through exercise, healthy eating, and limiting time on electronic devices. The children can take part in an obstacle course and art activities, and are introduced to healthy drink options.
This is a great field trip opportunity for schools and home-schoolers.
- January 30 | Deadline: January 23
Day: Tuesday
Fee (R/NR):Free, registration is required.
Location: Martens Center
Questions: zoe.southlynn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3931
