Princess Snowflake Tea Party

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Join us for this exciting winter tea party!  We’ll enjoy tea party foods, make a snowflake wand and decorate wintery cookies.  Games, dancing and fun will be had by all.  Even our winter snowman friend will join us!  Parents, bring your cameras!

$12 – $20

Valentine Cookies Made Our Way

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Ms. Sam will organize this fun cookie making class, where cookie dough will be made, rolled and cut out.  While our cookies are baking, we will have craft time.  Decorating will be up to our little pastry chefs, who will bring home 6 wonderful cookies to share with their families.

$12 – $22

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 11 years and up Babysitter training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children up to the age of 11, as well as to manage a babysitting business. Please bring a lunch, drink and a doll. This is a contractual program. Dozens of downloadable resources provide: Step-by-step […]

$65 – $81

Home Alone

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 7 - 12 years This class teaches children basic rules and information for responsible self-care. Students will learn how to enter their home safely, what to do when somebody knocks on the door, important phone numbers, how to answer the phone, what to do when approached by a stranger, safety precautions that will help […]

$25 – $31

Ultimate Nerf Tag

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Grade: 1st - 8th, Boys & Girls Experience this awesome game of tag...street zone style! All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable clothes, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.

$3 – $5

Gary Kantor’s Magic

Age: 5 - 12 years Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child will receive a magic kit to take home. Feel free […]

$20 – $25

Family Bingo Night

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL
$1 – $2

Hot Wheels & Lego’s

Age: 6 - 10 years Let’s get together and build a hot wheels track with Lego® bridges and towns. This class will allow your child to use their imagination with both Lego’s® and Race Tracks. We will build bridges, towers, and tunnels for our hot wheel tracks to go through. Each child will receive a […]

$15 – $25

Exotic Animal Show

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL
FREE

Parents Friday Out

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 3 - 9 years Take a Friday evening off – we will take care of the kids.  The night will be planned to include a movie, making  healthy snack creations, an art project and gym time to release energy.   This class will utilize the Recreation Center so children can move around under the […]

$15 – $25

Teen Dodgeball Night

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Grade: 6th - 9th grade Calling all dodgeball lovers for a night full of smashing fun! Join in for some or all of our dodgeball games hosted throughout the night. Don’t forget to wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes!

$3 – $5

St. Patrick’s Day Fun!

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 1 1/2 - 3 years with parent Calling all lads and lassies! Wear your green and be surprised at who else will be wearing his St. Patrick’s Day shirt. We will read a book and make a craft. Parents - bring your camera!

$10 – $19

Leaping Leprechauns

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

With Ms. Sam & Ms. Meghan leading the class together - it is guaranteed to be a leaping good time! At our St. Patty’s Party we’ll be having pizza, making a craft and going on a hunt for gold.  Ms. Meghan will teach a fun Irish Jig for everyone to show off during the last […]

$12 – $22

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 11 years and up Babysitter training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children up to the age of 11, as well as to manage a babysitting business. Please bring a lunch, drink and a doll. This is a contractual program. Dozens of downloadable resources provide: Step-by-step […]

I Am Awesome!

Age: 6 - 12 years Learn how flowers help us feel great – to be confident, take us out of shyness and fear, help us to feel our best, our friendliest and to bring out our inner “shining star”, with confidence and positivity. Learn which plant extracts, also called flower remedies, to use and how […]

$24 – $30

Young Chef Cooking Class

PRETZEL PARTY Age: 6 - 14 years with adult Learn how to make homemade pretzels, twist them into shapes and bake them up! We will be reading the book. Walter the Baker, followed by getting hands-on in the kitchen making pretzels. Each student will learn more about the history of pretzels, how to make them […]

$45 – $56

Photography 101

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 16 years & up Understand your digital camera and it’s capabilities for both video and stills. Learning Outcomes: participants will learn to use their camera and its accessories to the best advantage, understand the Big 3 - ISO, Shutter, Aperture, learn to set up the shot, understand light and be prepared to capture the […]

$64 – $80

Parents Friday Out

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 3 - 9 years Take a Friday evening off – we will take care of the kids. The night will be planned to include a movie, making healthy snack creations, an art project and gym time to release energy. This class will utilize the Recreation Center so children can move around under the watchful […]

$15 – $25

Studio 25 Art Creations

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 8 - 12 years All artists will learn the basics of painting and find a new love of art! After one hour of instruction everyone will leave with a piece of artwork ready for display! This is a contractual program.

$38 – $47

Spring Break Camp

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL
$30 – $38

Spring Break Camp

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL
$30 – $38

Spring Break Camp

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL
$30 – $38

Spring Break Camp

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL
$30 – $38

Hello, Cupcake!

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 13 - 17 years Learn how to create cute cupcakes for spring! You’ll get hands on with frosting and decorating prepared cupcakes in festive spring colors. Each participant will take home a half dozen decorated cupcakes to share and enjoy . This is a contractual program.

$45 – $56

Ultimate Nerf Tag

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Grade: 2nd - 7th grade Come join us for a fun evening of STREET ZONE style nerf tag! We’ll provide everything you need for this fun evening! Grab some friends and come on out to play! Please wear comfortable clothes, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.

$3 – $5

Easter Egg Coloring

Let’s get together to color eggs and decorate cookies! Every child will get to color a dozen eggs to take home. Please wear play clothes, we will be working with color dye.  Afterwards, we will decorate cookies!  Don’t miss out on the fun!

$10 – $19

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 11 years and up Babysitter training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children up to the age of 11, as well as to manage a babysitting business. Please bring a lunch, drink and a doll. This is a contractual program. Dozens of downloadable resources provide: Step-by-step […]

$65 – $81

Home Alone

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 7 - 12 years This class teaches children basic rules and information for responsible self-care. Students will learn how to enter their home safely, what to do when somebody knocks on the door, important phone numbers, how to answer the phone, what to do when approached by a stranger, safety precautions that will help […]

$25 – $31

Photography 101

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 16 years & up Understand your digital camera and it’s capabilities for both video and stills. Learning Outcomes: participants will learn to use their camera and its accessories to the best advantage, understand the Big 3 - ISO, Shutter, Aperture, learn to set up the shot, understand light and be prepared to capture the […]

$64 – $80

Flashlight Egg Hunt

Grayslake Golf Course 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake, IL
$6 – $8

Family Dodgeball Night

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Grade: 1st grade and up Join us for a challenging evening of Dodgeball! We will break up into equal teams and play some fun games. No knowledge of the game is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.

$3 – $5

Princess Sophia’s Tea Party

Age: 2 - 6 years with parent Mind your manners at this royal event of the season. We hope to see you in your best attire at this high class party. We will be serving tea (apple juice) and little cakes, making a fun craft project and playing party games. Ms. Sharon can’t wait to […]

$12 – $21

Gary Kantor’s Magic

Canlan Sports Libertyville 1950 US-45, Libertyville, IL

Age: 5 - 12 years Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child will receive a magic kit to take home. Feel free […]

$20 – $25

Father/Son Dodgeball Night

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Grade: 1st - 8th grade Turn off your video games and join us for a challenging evening of Dodgeball. We will break you up into equal teams and play some fun games. No knowledge of the game is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothes, gym shoes and bring a water bottle.

$3 – $5

Studio 25 Art Creations

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 8 - 12 years All artists will learn the basics of painting and find a new love of art! After one hour of instruction everyone will leave with a piece of artwork ready for display! This is a contractual program.

$38 – $47

Summer Camp Early Bird Discount Deadline

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Today is the last day to receive the Early Bird Discount for all Grayslake Park District Summer Camp registrations.  Fees go up on Tuesday, May 16!

Red Cross Babysitting Course

Age: 11 years and up Babysitter training provides the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for infants and children up to the age of 11, as well as to manage a babysitting business. Please bring a lunch, drink and a doll. This is a contractual program. Dozens of downloadable resources provide: Step-by-step […]

$65 – $81

Doc McSharon’s Animal Clinic

Age: 2 - 5 years with parent Learn how to be a good veterinarian to your stuffed animals. We will learn how to diagnose your toy’s ailment and fix them up. We will make our own doctor kit, too. Come have fun with us, as we learn some simple first aid and have a lot […]

$12 – $21

Summer Camp Meet & Greet

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Meet Counselors, get questions answered, and receive camp paperwork, lesson plans and field trip schedules! Early bird fees will be granted if you attend Meet & Greet!

FREE

Nifty 50+ Monthly Senior Club

Our monthly Senior Club has fun playing Bingo, cards and games.  Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided at each meeting.   We occasionally have a guest speaker, for important informational or entertainment purposes.  Come and let us know what kinds of activities you would like the GLPD to offer!

$2,

Edible Plants

Age:  12 years and older Plants are all around us, and much of their usefulness goes unnoticed.  In this workshop., you will learn about wild edible plants, and their many amazing uses.  Your forager's eye will be trained to positively identify edible, poisonous, and useful plants wherever you go.  Two sessions available:  9am-12pm and 1-4pm.

$45 – $56

Stand Up Paddle Board Class

Ages 12 and older Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the country, offering a low-stress core workout!  Gray's Lake is an ideal paddling spot, with calm waves and warm water.  This basic skills class will get you up and paddling!  We provide the board and paddle, you provide swimwear […]

$69 – $85

Trip: Galena & Diamond Jo’s Casino

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 21+ years Two options for this trip, choose the one you like! Option 1:  4 hours of gambling tie at Diamond Jo's, includes $15 of slot money and buffet lunch/1.5 hours shopping in downtown Galena.  If choosing this option, please register with your full name (casino packages will only be given when you show […]

$42

Essential Oils 101

Ages: 18 years and up This course is designed to teach you what Essential Oils are and how they can be used to help with things such as pain relief, stress relief and even colds.  Participants will learn how to safely use the oils, and will have the opportunity to ask questions.

$25 – $35

Junior Golf Tournament

Grayslake Golf Course 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake, IL

Call Course for details (847) 548-4713

$15

Gary Kantor’s Magic

Age:  5-12 years Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more!  While the tricks appear ifficult, you'll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform.  All materials are provided and each child will receive a magic kit to take home.   Attended before? Register again!  Each class […]

$20 – $25

Let’s Do Lunch

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

RESTAURANT:  HOME AGAIN                                   Salem, WI Age: Active Adults, 18+ years Join us for lunch! Each month we visit a different restaurant in the area. You pay $5 for transportation - the fun is free and food is on […]

$5

Home Alone

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age:  7-12 years This class teaches children the basic information and rules for responsible self-care.  Students will learn how to enter their home safely, what to do do when somebody knocks on the door, important phone numbers, how to answer the phone, what to do when approached by a stranger, safety precautions that will help […]

$25 – $31

Trip: Kohler “Industry in Action” Factory Tour

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age:  Mature Adults, 55+ years Put on your walking shoes - this tour includes over 2.5 miles of walking. We are off to the "Industry in Action" factory tour at the famous Kohler Design Center in Kohler, Wisconsin. Safety first - All participants must wear enclosed shoes (no sandals or open back shoes). Lunch will […]

$35

Screenwriting

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: 12-18 years Learn to write the movie you want to see!  In this class, you will learn how to find ideas, structure your story, write a scene, creat characters, write dialogue, and develop a script.  These skills are great for Instagram videos, SnapChat, etc!

$78 – $98

Nifty 50+ Monthly Senior Club

Our monthly Senior Club has fun playing Bingo, cards and games.  Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided at each meeting.   We occasionally have a guest speaker, for important informational or entertainment purposes.  Come and let us know what kinds of activities you would like the GLPD to offer!

$2,

Stand Up Paddle Boarding Class

Ages 12 and older Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the country, offering a low-stress core workout!  Gray’s Lake is an ideal paddling spot, with calm waves and warm water.  This basic skills class will get you up and paddling!  We provide the board and paddle, you provide swimwear […]

$69 – $85

Essential Oils 101

Ages: 18 years and up This course is designed to teach you what Essential Oils are and how they can be used to help with things such as pain relief, stress relief and even colds.  Participants will learn how to safely use the oils, and will have the opportunity to ask questions.

$25 – $35

Trip: History on the Rails, East Troy & Mukwonago, WI

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: Mature Adults, 55+years This trip starts by exploring the history of the rails at the train museum in East Troy.  We then take a 2 hour train ride to Mukwonago, with a brief stop at the picturesque Indian Head Park on the shores of Phantom Lake.  Trip includes lunch at Ivan on the Square; several […]

$45

Public Speaking

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Ages: 18 years and older Work and school presentations aren't so scary when you are prepared!  In this class, you will learn how to write and deliver a speech, gain presentation best practices and build confidence.  You will also learn: speech-writing (structure), how to speak off the cuff, how to use voice exercises and some […]

$78 – $98

Let’s Do Lunch

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

RESTAURANT:  BROKEN OAR                                   Port Barrington, IL Age: Active Adults, 18+ years Join us for lunch! Each month we visit a different restaurant in the area. You pay $5 for transportation - the fun is free and food is on […]

$5

Land Navigation

Ages: 12-18 years This land navigation workshop focuses on applying land navigation techniques with a hands-on experience in an outdoor environment.  Learn about the different types of compasses, how to triangulate your location on a topological map, and how to choose the best route to take.  Whether you are looking to master your topo-map reading […]

$70 – $88

Nifty 50+ Monthly Senior Club

Our monthly Senior Club has fun playing Bingo, cards and games.  Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided at each meeting.   We occasionally have a guest speaker, for important informational or entertainment purposes.  Come and let us know what kinds of activities you would like the GLPD to offer!

$2,

Trip: Chocolate Lovers’ Trail

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: Mature Adults, 55+ years Tour Lake County's sweetest spots!  This trip includes a tour of the Long Grove Confectionery Co. facility, a hands-on demonstration at Sweet Pete's Candy and lunch at The Chocolate Sanctuary!

$37
Recurring

Grayslake Pride Travel Softball Tryouts – 2018 Season

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL

Are you interested in a more competitive girls' softball league?  The Grayslake Pride travel teams will be hosting tryouts in late July/early August. Pre-registration is required.  Players are to attend ONE tryout date, for their appropriate age group (Age control date is January 1, 2018). Tryouts will be held for 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U […]

$15

Dinosaur Expedition

Jones Island Pavilion 243 Harvey Ave, Grayslake, IL

Ages: 4-8 years Are dinosaurs a hit with the kid in your house? This is the class for them!  We will learn which dinosaurs roamed the Great Plains, what they would eat, and how they would hunt to survive.  After we learn about the dinosaurs, we will trek out to the sand, to search for […]

$10 – $12
Recurring

Grayslake Pride Girls’ Travel Softball Team Tryouts – 2018 Season

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL

Are you interested in a more competitive girls’ softball league?  The Grayslake Pride travel teams will be hosting tryouts in late July/early August. Pre-registration is required.  Players are to attend ONE tryout date, for their appropriate age group (Age control date is January 1, 2018). Tryouts will be held for 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U […]

$15

Let’s Do Lunch

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

RESTAURANT:  PORT OF BLARNEY                                   Antioch, IL Age: Active Adults, 18+ years Join us for lunch! Each month we visit a different restaurant in the area. You pay $5 for transportation - the fun is free and food is on […]

$5
Recurring

Grayslake Pride Girls’ Travel Softball Team Tryouts – 2018 Season

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL

Are you interested in a more competitive girls’ softball league?  The Grayslake Pride travel teams will be hosting tryouts in late July/early August. Pre-registration is required.  Players are to attend ONE tryout date, for their appropriate age group (Age control date is January 1, 2018). Tryouts will be held for 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U […]

$15
Recurring

Grayslake Pride Travel Softball Tryouts – 2018 Season

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL

Are you interested in a more competitive girls' softball league?  The Grayslake Pride travel teams will be hosting tryouts in late July/early August. Pre-registration is required.  Players are to attend ONE tryout date, for their appropriate age group (Age control date is January 1, 2018). Tryouts will be held for 10U, 12U, 14U and 16U […]

$15

Spikefest

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL
$20
Recurring

Flag Football Player Evaluations

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL

Girls & Boys, ages 5-10 years All players must attend one evaluation date.  We will collect required player forms, get shirt sizes, and note practice conflicts, as well as evaluating players' skills.

$6 – $109

Trip: Wonders of the Midwest

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: Mature Adults, 55+ years Tour a 500-acre working fruit farm in Michigan, then visit a bison farm and tour the Albanese Candy Factory in Indiana!

$90
Recurring

Flag Football Player Evaluations

Alleghany Park 31999 N Alleghany Road, Grayslake, IL

Girls & Boys, ages 5-10 years All players must attend one evaluation date.  We will collect required player forms, get shirt sizes, and note practice conflicts, as well as evaluating players' skills.

$6 – $109

Summer Medley Golf Tournament

Grayslake Golf Course 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake, IL

Call Course for details (847) 548-4713

$15
Recurring

Youth Volleyball League Player Evaluations

Frederick School 595 Frederick Road, Grayslake, IL 60030

Boy & Girls, Grades 3-8 All players must attend one evaluation date; we will collect required paperwork, get sized for uniforms, and note any practices conflicts, in addition to evaluating each players' skill level.

$13 – $125

Pirates of the Great Lakes

Jones Island Pavilion 243 Harvey Ave, Grayslake, IL

Ages: 4-8 years Pirates loved to find hidden lakes in which to hide their treasures - and what better lake than Gray's Lake?  The children will hear a story about how pirates sailed through the great lakes, landed on the shores, and hiked to our own Gray's Lake to hide treasure.  We will have our […]

$10 – $12
Recurring

Youth Volleyball League Player Evaluations

Frederick School 595 Frederick Road, Grayslake, IL 60030

Boy & Girls, Grades 3-8 All players must attend one evaluation date; we will collect required paperwork, get sized for uniforms, and note any practices conflicts, in addition to evaluating each players' skill level.

$13 – $125

Ladies Only Golf Tournament

Grayslake Golf Course 2150 Drury Lane, Grayslake, IL

Call Course for details (847) 548-4713

$15

Basic Kayak Class

Age:  12 years and older Our basic 3-hour kayaking class will teach you what you need to know to get the maximum SAFE enjoyment from a kayak.  We'll start with basic elements (getting in, forward paddling, steering) and build from there.  Class will include:  bracing techniques to increase stability, as well as solo and partner […]

$99 – $119

Nifty 50+ Monthly Senior Club

Our monthly Senior Club has fun playing Bingo, cards and games.  Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided at each meeting.   We occasionally have a guest speaker, for important informational or entertainment purposes.  Come and let us know what kinds of activities you would like the GLPD to offer!

$2,

Fall Dance Session Begins!

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

The Grayslake Park District's Expressions Dance Studio is committed to providing high-quality dance classes to enhance the overall development of the child. We provide a safe and child-centered environment to encourage our students to explore dance with qualified, nurturing teachers. Fall I Dance Session begins on Saturday, August 26 and runs through Saturday, October 7, […]

Trip: “Rock of Ages” at Drury Lane Theatre

Recreation Center 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake, IL

Age: Mature Adults, 55+ years This musical features 28 classic hits by rock bands of the 1980s.  Fee includes: transportation by Park District bus, lunch, and show.

$71