Park District of Oak Park

Swaying Leaves
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Create a melodious kinetic sculpture that looks like leaves moving in the wind. Participants will learn to play with balance to create a functional art piece that is aesthetically please with a soft chime.

Safe Sitter: 6/18
2022-06-18 09:30 - 15:00
Featuring Updated Curriculum from Safe Sitter Inc.! Safe Sitter prepares students to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. Students learn life-saving skills such as how to rescue someone who is choking, and helpful information like what to do if there is severe weather. The lessons are filled with fun activities and role-playing exercises.Please bring a bag lunch.
Safe Sitter Course Content:
Safety Skills: Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.
Child Care Skills: Students learn tips to manage behavior that will help them stay in control of themselves and the children in their care. Students also learn the ages and stages of child development, as well as practice diapering.
Life & Business Skills: The ability to screen jobs, discuss fees, and greet employers will set students up for success now and in the future. Students practice these skills through various role plays.

Public Skate
2022-06-17 18:15 - 20:15, 2022-06-12 13:45 - 15:45, 2022-06-11 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-06-10 18:15 - 20:15
Skate rental is available at $3

Try-It: Ceramics 6/17
2022-06-17 18:00 - 20:00
Want to experiment with clay? Join us for an introduction, discovery, and exploration to wheel and hand-building techniques. No take-home projects in this class. As it is purely an exploration workshop.

Noon Skate
2022-06-17 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
Participants who preregister for public skate will be let into RCRC 15 minutes before the set start time. Participants are encouraged to put their skates on prior to entering the building and take their skates off once they have exited at the end of their skate.
Face coverings fully covering the participants mouth and nose are required at all times when inside the building and skating. While on the ice, all participants are to maintain 6 feet of distance from other patrons not in their family group.
Wipes and hand sanitizer will be provided. Participants will also have access to the single use bathrooms.
Skate rental is available at no additional cost.

Story of Seeds
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:30
Did you know that certain native seeds need to be broken in order to grow? Learn all about the parts of a seed, how they grow, and do an experiment to see what kind of seed scarification works the best!

June Storybook Nature Walks
2022-06-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-06-07 09:00 - 10:00
Grab your strollers and wagons and join us for an early morning story walk around Scoville Park! With activities themed around animals, these walks provide sensory experiences for kids and plenty of toddler-adult bonding time.
Register for the whole month of classes above. Unable to come every week? No worries – use the calendar below to register for drop-in sessions!
This month's theme is: Animals

6/7 – Rabbits
6/14 – Squirrels
6/21 – Birds
6/28 – Bugs

This is an adult-tot class, and it is expected that an adult accompanies the registered child for the duration of the program. This is not a drop-off program.

Summer Concerts: "Bopology Swing Machine"
2022-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Scoville Park, 800 Lake St, Oak Park, 60301, United States
2022 Concerts in the Park!
June 12 – August 28
Sundays, 6:00-7:30P
Located at Scoville Park
We are looking forward to what we hope will be the full return of our Summer Concert Series in Scoville Park starting Sunday, June 12th and running weekly through Sunday August 28th.
Join us for some free, family-friendly entertainment!
Sunday concerts run from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with set up beginning at 4:30. The Park District of Oak Park provides and easily accessible stage and power and bands would need to provide amplification and microphones.
Band Schedule
Jun 12 – Bopology Swing Machine
Jun 19 – Jaime Clay
Jun 26 – The Half Brits
Jul 3 – Whiskey Thunder
Jul 10 – Kettlestrings
Jul 17 – Summer Drive
Jul 24 – Compass Rose
Jul 31 – Earthmother
Aug 7 – The Great Crusades
Aug 14 – Chicago Latin Groove
Aug 21 – The Right Now
Aug 28 – The Jolly Ringwalds

High School Rat Hockey
2022-06-12 17:15 - 18:15
All players must pre-register at least 1 hour prior to the session.
Gear Requirements 18 & Up: Face covering, helmet, elbow pads, gloves, shin pads, hockey skates
Gear Requirements 17 & Under: Full gear – helmet w/ full face shield, chest pad, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants, shin pads, skates
Stick & Puck is for open hockey and skill practice only.
Scrimmages of any sort are strictly prohibited.
Coaching and instruction of any sort is strictly prohibited during Skills & Drills sessions.

All Ages Stick & Puck
2022-06-12 16:00 - 17:00

Custom Chia Art
2022-06-12 13:00 - 15:00
The Chia Pet is an American icon. We’ll use sponge paper, waterproof markers, and chia seeds to create a custom Chia seed growing canvas. Create a self-portrait, draw your pet, or perhaps invent an animal. Replant with other “hair” like seeds such as grass, alfalfa, radish, broccoli, fenugreek, and lettuce to continue the fun.

Sunday Funday Yoga Brunch
2022-06-12 10:00 - 12:00
Start your Sunday relaxing at Cheney Mansion with an all-levels, one-hour yoga practice on the grounds with one of the Park District's expert instructors. As a reward, enjoy and socialize with your fellow classmates during a lovely brunch on the patio. In the event of rain, yoga and brunch will take place inside Cheney Mansion. Delicious, yet healthy savories and just enough sweet not to make your feel guilty. Two drink tickets are included in your registration.

*D&D Adventures: 6/11 Session 2
2022-06-11 15:15 - 18:15
Suit up and prepare for the most adventurous quest of your life! Battle monsters, explore magical kingdoms, and make new friends with our new Dungeon Master!

Schools Out Showcase
2022-06-11 15:15 - 17:45
Start the summer off with a Summer Skating Showcase. Similar to the Skating Exhibitions, this event with showcase the skaters who want to show off their competition solo or just skate a solo for fun.
Basic 2-Basic 6 – 1:00-1:20 min long program
PreFS-FS 6 – 1:30-1:40 min long program
Adv Jump & Elite 1:40-2:15 min long program
You choose your music and send to skate_academy@pdop.org
Cathy Brown, Skate Coordinator by June 4th. Admission Ticket – $1.00

June Creative Cooking (Afternoon)
2022-06-11 12:30 - 15:30
Creative Cooking offers life skills and art work all wrapped into one awesome class! They are designed for students to explore their creativity in the kitchen! A different theme and recipe (or two!) will be introduced in each workshop. While the food cooks, bakes, or simmers, our little chefs with enjoy additional art and/or games during those times. Each child will go home with their recipes to share with the entire family.

3D Painting on Glass 6/11
2022-06-11 12:00 - 15:00
Take a leap into the third dimension as we paint tree landscapes from a neighboring park on 3
layers of clear glass. In this one session workshop we will delve into the permanence of oil
paints on glass, how to apply and manipulate the paints to capture your unique painting style,
and finally how to think about depth and transparency to create a cohesive image in three
layers that is full of depth, interest, and life. Your painted glass panes will finally be installed into
a shadow box style frame allowing you to further build depth creating that magical lively quality
that is so unique to this style of glass painting.
*We will meet and work in the park. Precise meeting directions forthcoming. In the event of
foul weather we will work inside the Dole Center*

D&D Adventures: 6/11
2022-06-11 12:00 - 15:00

Cultural Creations: King Kamehameha Day
2022-06-11 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate “Kamehameha the Great” who is credited with unifying the Hawaiian Islands. Learn about Hawaiian culture while creating your own leis.

June Creative Cooking (Morning)
2022-06-11 09:00 - 12:00

Master Copy Nights - Gustave Courbet "Lily and Gillyflower"
2022-06-10 18:00 - 20:00
Most fine art students learn through copying the masters. Join this club on Friday nights where we focus on one image by a famous artist and use tricks and techniques to create your very own version.

Dinosaur Exploration Tour
2022-06-09 08:30 - 17:30
Summer vacation has started, so let’s get out and have some adventure! Step back in time with us as we get hands on exploring fossils and dinosaurs at The Burpee Museum. Includes a museum tour, fossil lab, and meeting a real paleontologist!
