Tween/Teen Activities

Junior High Dances!

Grades 6 - 8
Back to School Dance Friday, Sept.18
Thanksgiving Dance Friday, Nov. 20
Centennial Rec Center Gym
Admittance Fee: $8 – ID required!

Calling all teens! Have a blast dancing the night away or playing basketball with your friends. This is a great opportunity for you to make new friends! New this year, all junior high dances will be held at the Centennial Recreation Center Gymnasium.

Fee & Times: The cost is just $8 a person, and each dance runs from 6:30- 9:00 p.m. Children must be picked up outside PROMPTLY by 9:00 p.m. There will be no supervision for children after 9:00 p.m.

You must present an ID card…no exceptions! Students must present their Jr. High ID cards for entrance. Parochial school students must have a “Jr. High Dance” ID card in order to enter the dance. These ID cards can be processed at either of our facilities by 5 p.m. on the Thursday before the dance. IDs will not be made the day of the dance. NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO ENTER THE DANCE WITHOUT A PROPER ID CARD! NO EXCEPTIONS!

Babysitting Skills

Want to become a better babysitter? You will learn problem solving skills, emergency procedures, how to care for children, games and craft ideas. This is not a CPR and first aid certification class. Each participant will receive a completion certificate at the end of the class.

Ages: 11-15
Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $15 R/$20 NR
Program Contact: KS

Tween Game Days

Calling all tweens! Enjoy a night with your friends playing games. Challenge your friends to board games, cards, bingo Wii and more! Winners of each game will win a prize. Don’t miss out!

Ages: 9-12
Location: Community Rec Center
Fee: $10 R/$15 NR
Program Contact: KS

Teens Up All Night

Ages: Grades 6-8
Spend the night playing basketball, volleyball, relay races, eating contests, DJ and dancing, swimming, pizza, watching movies and more! Leave your pillows at home because there will be no sleeping! Note: please bring your swimsuit and a towel. Parent volunteers needed! For more information please call Kelly Sisco at (630) 889-2150.

Location: Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $20 R/$28 NR
Program Contact: KS

Nightmare on Main Street
Halloween Bash

Ages: 11-15
Travel with us to Enchanted Castle of Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Bash. Enjoy all-u-can-eat pizza and pop buffet, ice cream, 40 game tokens, unlimited bumper cars, mini golf, go-carts and laser tag! Plus, wear your halloween costume to be entered to win spooktacular prizes. Registration deadline: October 17.

Depart: Depart from Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $30 R/$40 NR
Program Contact: KS

Haunted Trails Frightmare

Ages: 10-18
Enjoy admissions to Chicagoland's premier Haunted House, 1 round of spooktacular miniature golf, 20 game tokens, and 1 go kart ride. Bring extra money for batting cages, extra games and food.

Depart: Depart from Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $16 R/$24 NR
Program Contact: KS

Great America Frightfest

Ages: 11+
Celebrate Halloween at Great America! Enjoy the musical 'A Love at First Bite,' and go on a thrilling ride on a roller coaster. You can also enjoy Hurricane Harbor Water Park or venture into two haunted houses on site. Fee includes ticket, transportation & chaperones. Please bring money for souvenirs, games, food & haunted houses.

Depart: Depart from Centennial Rec Center
Fee: $65 R/$81 NR
Additional Fee for Speed Pass-$15
Program Contact: KS

Dare to Prepare

This class is a pre-permit presentation for parents and teens that provides critical information teens need to know before they take the wheel. Learn statistics on teen driving; requirements for a permit and license; what to look for in a driving school; tips on teaching teens to drive; parent resources; and more!

Ages: Parents & Teen Drivers
Location: Club Fitness
Instructor: Nick Jarmusz
AAA Motor Club/Traffic Safety
Fee: FREE – Preregistration required!
Program Contact: MW

Color Me Beautiful

Find out what makeup best compliments your season. Do you look best in warm or cool colors? You will have the chance to apply cosmetics in class and learn the latest techniques for business, home, and evening outings. Bring out your natural beauty and amaze your friends and family with your new look!

Ages: Any
Location: Community Rec Center
Fee: $20 R/$35 NR
Program Contact: MM