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Bean Bags and Hacky Sacks

Chill with your friends at the Civic Center Park for an afternoon of friendly competition with bean bags. Get a taste of college life when you and your friends compete in a bags competition, or enter yourself or group in a hacky sack contest. Hotdog, chips, and a drink included.

Civic Center
Age: 11 - 17
Sep 20 Sat 1:00-4:00pm
$6(R)/$9(N)
Register for program 17731

Teens Gone Fishin’

Come fishing with your friends on an October afternoon. Bring your poles and gear, and we will supply the rest. Cookout includes hotdog, chips and drink.

Chesterfield Park
Age: 11 - 17
Saturday, October 4
Noon to 3:00 pm
$8(R)/$11(N)
Register for program 17727

Teen Challenge Paintball

This place has it all! Challenge Park has multiple courses and all the equipment that you need. You will start the day in private play, have lunch (included - 2 hot dogs, chips, and a drink), and then move into open play for the remainder of the day. Check out the website at www.challengepark.com to view all the different courses. Includes all equipment and 500 paintballs.

Civic Center
Age: 11 - 17
Saturday, November 15
8:00am- 6:00pm
$65(R)/$70(N)
Register for program 17720

Limelight Theatre

Discover the intriguing world of the stage! Whether you prefer being in the spotlight or working behind the scenes, the Limelight Theatre has a role for you! The Oswegoland Park District's Limelight Theatre Company introduces students to every aspect of stage production, from writing and acting to set construction, costumes, lighting, and sound. Click here for more information and to view some great pics!

Computer Classes

All Park District computer classes are open to adults and youth ages 16 and up. Learn great tips and tricks to make MS Word, Excel, and the Internet work for you. Browse our online brochure or check our current program guide for information on dates, times, fees, and locations. Pre-registration with the Park District is required.

Fitness Classes

Many Park District fitness classes are open to teens, age 16 and up. Browse our online brochure or check our current program guide for information on dates, times, fees, and locations. Pre-registration with the Park District is required.

Horseback Riding Lessons

Browse our online brochure or check our current program guide for information on dates, times, fees, and locations. Pre-registration with the Park District is required.

Arts and Crafts Classes

Drawing, cartooning, stamping, and scrapbooking classes will keep you busy if you're stuck indoors. Most adult arts and crafts classes are also available to teens! Browse our online brochure or check our current program guide for information on dates, times, fees, and locations. Pre-registration with the Park District is required.

How Can I Help?

We know that you active teens love to do things for the community, and sometimes you need community service hours as well. The Park District organizes many special events and programs that would be made better by your energy and smiles! Check out volunteer opportunities.

We especially need help with PrairieFest each June. You'll get a really cool shirt and be part of the team! Sign up today!