Glendale Heights Parks & Recreation

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Youth/Teen Programs and Trips

Additional programs may be available. Please check out the program guide for any additional programs.

Game Lab: Retro Style (Ages 8-14)

Jun 16 - Jun 20

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Retro games meet Ninjas, Ninjas meet retro games. In this camp, Ninjas use Microsoft MakeCode Arcade to bring iconic arcade games to new life with fresh takes. Campers will design and code their own games inspired by classic platformers and adventure genres. The excitement doesn’t end there—at the culmination of the camp, they’ll see their creations come to life on handheld gaming devices, ready to play and share with friends. This hands-on experience not only reinforces their learning but also sparks joy and confidence as they showcase their achievements. Location: Code Ninjas in Hoffman Estates
Price: $299/$324

Mission: Robotic Roadtrip (Ages 8-14)

Jul 7 - Jul 11

9:00am - 12:00pm

Campers will dive into an exhilarating journey where coding meets robotics, using the powerful micro:bit and the dynamic CuteBot! Ninjas will bring their robotic cars (the Cutebots!) to life with the user-friendly MakeCode micro:bit editor. From programming CuteBot’s movements to mastering speed control, obstacle avoidance, and line tracking, each session is packed with excitement and discovery. The grand finale will be a showcase of each camper’s ingenuity as they present their custom robotic projects, demonstrating their newly acquired skills and creative flair. Get ready for a week full of innovation, learning, and fun! Location: Code Ninjas in Hoffman Estates
Price: $299/$324

Game Lab: Retro Style (Ages 8-14)

Jul 21 - Jul 25

9:00am - 12:00pm

3D Studio: Creators I (Ages 8-14)

Jul 21 - Jul 25

12:30pm - 3:30pm

Perfect for kids eager to explore their creativity, this camp offers a hands-on journey into designing and bringing ideas to life using Tinkercad. Ninjas will code and print their own custom models, including fun and functional items like bubble wands and keychains. As they embark on this creative adventure, they will learn invaluable tips, cool techniques, and best practices for exciting explorations in 3D modeling and printing. Location: Code Ninjas in Hoffman Estates
Price: $299/$324

Minecraft: Modder Gamers (Ages 8-14)

Aug 4 - Aug 8

9:00am - 12:00pm

This camp is the ultimate playground for kids who dream of altering and enhancing their Minecraft worlds. Ninjas will transform Minecraft Java Edition into a personalized adventure by harnessing the power of MCreator to craft their own incredible mods. They’ll create custom elements like ore, blocks, ingot, crafting recipes, weapons, armor, potions, custom biomes... the list goes on. And yes, it even includes nuclear TNT! Ninjas will also get hands-on experience with Blockbench and learn how to code procedures in MCreator with block language. Time to turn those modding visions into reality! Location: Code Ninjas in Hoffman Estates
Price: $299/$324

Paint a Pot (Ages 14 & Up)

Aug 5

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pick out a piece of pottery, pick the paint colors. Sit down and paint your piece of pottery. The process is extremely simple. It’s art therapy for the young and old! Your piece will be available for pick up at the Sports Hub 8/12. Your finished item is microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe. Finished pottery is non-toxic so it’s safe to eat from. An additional fee applies for larger pieces (fee may be paid via card or Apple pay on site).
Price: $35/$40