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47 lombardparks.com | (630) 620-7322 CREATE & ANIMATE WITH SCRATCH 2.0 (Ages 8-12) Students will learn the fundamentals involved in creating a video game world, using Scratch, the innovative programming language created just for kids by MIT. In this class, students will be introduced to programming by creating and editing sprites and game opponents. They will learn about sound and video as they "level up" through the building of their own game. Students work in teams and will receive a copy of the software and their game at the end of class. Refund requests must be received three days prior to activity. Class Will Not Meet On: 10/31 Instructor: Computer Explorers Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 307154-01 W 10/17 - 11/14 4:30 - 6:00 pm $82/$85 LEGO ROBOTICS & CODING WORKSHOP (Ages 7-10) How would you like to turn your next LEGO® creation into a robot, programmed to do exactly what you tell it to do? Coding & Robotics are an important part of 21st century learning. This exciting workshop uses the updated WeDo 2.0 software with iPads and features Bluetooth technology which allows the creations to be controlled wirelessly! This new software teaches programming in an intuitive way, letting students bring their creations to life while sharpening their computational thinking skills like logical reasoning, pattern recognition, and modeling simulations. It also features a colorful drag and drop interface that is easy for students to use and understand. Refund requests must be made three days prior to start date. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 307158-01 W 11/14 5:30 - 7:30 pm $27/$30 LEGO STEM WORKSHOP - SIMPLE MACHINES! (Ages 6-10) Students will learn all about different simple machines; levers, pulleys, inclined planes, and then get to build their own simple machine completely out of LEGO® bricks! Students will use our kits and model plans to construct exciting moving models, which incorporate gears, axles, beams, pulleys, motors, battery packs & remote controls! We will discover all the simple machines that we use in our everyday lives! Refund requests must be made three days prior to start date. Instructor: Bricks 4 Kidz Location: Iowa Community Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 307159-01 Sa 12/01 10:00 am - 12:00 pm $25/$28 TEEN TRIP: FRIGHT FEST (Ages 11-17) Are you afraid of things that go bump in the night? If so, then this trip is not for you! Join area teens as we head to Six Flags Great America as goblins and ghouls take over, and haunted houses are at every turn. The stuff of nightmares lurk around every corner as the dark of night washes over the park. If you have what it takes, then grab you friends and join us for this hauntingly awesome day trip! Bring money for food and souvenirs. Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 313100-01 Sa 10/13 10:00 am - 10:00 pm $75/$85 TEEN TRIP: HOLIDAY MAGIC LIGHTS (Grades 6-8) Christmas may be over, but the holiday spirit is still around! Grab your friends and join us for an afternoon/evening at Brookfield Zoo. Over one million lights, a variety of holiday displays and activities will keep you in the holiday spirit. Warm up with some hot chocolate while getting to see all of your favorite animals. Bring money for food and souvenirs! Location: Sunset Knoll Recreation Center Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee 313100-02 Th 12/27 2:00 - 9:00 pm $30/$45 TEEN DANCE NIGHTS (Grades 6-8) Bring your friends and check out our teen dance! The DJ will play all your favorite songs and will take requests. Raffle prizes and giveaways will be avail- able. All area youth are invited. Cash only at the door and bring a student ID. Dances are subject to cancellation or early closing depending on attendance. Parent/guardian signature is required for admission to the dance. Instructor: Staff Location: Lombard Community Building Fee: $5 Code Day Date Time Theme Drop-in F 10/19 7:00 - 9:00 pm Halloween Drop-in F 12/14 7:00 - 9:00 pm Christmas Youth & Teen NEW! NEW! NEW! NEW!

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