Programs

ACC / Open Gym

Annerino Community Center is available for supervised
basketball open gym during the below scheduled hours. A parent must
be with their child 10 years and under at all times. All participants will be
required to pay daily admission fee, along with providing a Student I.D.
verification to enter. Please contact a member of the Customer Care Team
to verify court availability. Schedule is subject to change.

ACC Adult Tot 10 yrs and Under / Parent Tot 10 Years & Under

06/02/2025 - 07/31/2025
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 3.00
Register

ACC Pickleball / Open Play

Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex is available for open pickleball play on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9:00-10:30 am. As well as Wednesdays 8am-10am. Please wear gym shoes. Pickleball is a sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Nets will be provided with limited supply of paddles and balls.

ACC Pickleball Adults 18+ years / Adult (18 & Older)

06/02/2025 - 08/29/2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 3.00
Register

200208 / Crochet Cardigan

In this five week crochet along we will be exploring several different cable techniques involved in creating the made-to-measure Flowers and Cables Cardigan. Pattern and starter materials will be provided, and all experience levels are welcome. Participants will receive hooks, needles, pattern, some button combination option and yarn. Due to differing styles, sizes and aesthetics, attendees will need to supply some materials for later in the class. After the first class, participants will need to purchase and bring the main body color of the cardigan.

200208 D01 / Crochet Cardigan

10/22/2025 - 11/19/2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages
12-18
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 105.00/$ 130.00
Register

200210 / Adult Art Classes

In this five week course you’ll learn the basic stitches, concepts, and components of crochet and pattern reading. We will go over all the how-tos and whatnots you need to know to wrangle this hobby! We’ll go over chain stitches, single, and half-double crochet stitches; when and how to use magic rings and slipknots; how to decipher pattern abbreviations and yarn wrapper information; and several ways to seam a square. All materials and gadgets will be supplied on the first day of class to use in class. *Disclosure – Instructor cannot guarantee you will walk away with a finished item; everyone learns at their own pace and that’s okay.

200210 D01 / Crochet

09/10/2025 - 10/08/2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages
12-17
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 126.00/$ 150.00
Register

200212 / Fired Ceramic Workshops

Take an afternoon and create a unique ceramic piece. You will use various glazes and learn new techniques, while enjoying a fun afternoon. All supplies will be furnished. Plate pieces will be fired after class and will be available for pick-up the following week at BRAC.

200212 D01 / Stoneware Plate

09/17/2025 - 09/17/2025
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ages
Adult-0
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 55.00/$ 65.00
Register

200214 / Candle Making

Join Keller Candle Company & the Bolingbrook Park District in learning the art of candle making. Our expert chandler will walk you through the entire process and assist you in creating your own beautiful hand-crafted candle. We use quality ingredients and eco-friendly non-toxic fragrance oils, wax, and vessels that can be re-purposed after your candle is done. All supplies are included.

200214 C02 / Candle Making

08/01/2025 - 08/01/2025
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages
Adult-0
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 63.00/$ 95.00
Register

200313 / Science Explorers - Chemistry and Electricity

This hands-on Science class will explore chemistry and electricity.
Chemfun – Find out how much fun chemistry can be. Explore chromatography as you watch colors separate before your eyes. Make your own silly putty as we learn REAL chemistry.
Chemistry Sensations – Whose turn is it to set the table, the Periodic Table that is! Explore the world of chemical elements. Learn about atoms and why they want to be happy in their cozy little orbital shell. Discover what it takes to really bond and draw your own molecules in shaving cream.
Edison’s Workshop – Explore the amazing world of electricity. Learn what’s “current” as you build circuits and much more! Try a Van der Graff generator. Get all the Hair-Raising facts about static electricity.
The Power of Light – Find out just how amazing light is. What is visible light? Discover who ROY G. BIV is and the electromagnetic spectrum. Test optical illusions, lenses and prisms. Do
experiments with the Sun’s UV energy.

200313 D01 / Science Explorers – Chemistry and Electricity

09/15/2025 - 10/06/2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages
6-12
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 139.00/$ 208.00
Register

200314 / The Science of You

Looking to find out more about you. Each week we will explore a different topic.
Let’s Make Sense – Make sense out of our senses. Explore our 5 senses, 1 sense at a time. Discover how much we rely on our senses.
Respiration Station – Learn all about breathing. Learn about your lungs & how they work. Touch real pigs lungs. Discover how we can find out what we breathe out is not what we breathed in….and much more.
Bonkers for Blood – Discover your blood type. Journey through the blood brain barrier; make your own blood, and much more.
Eye Eye Captain – Discover our incredible sense of sight. Explore the properties of vision and perception. Learn about near sighted, far sighted and astigmatisms. See it all for yourself.

200314 D01 / The Science of You

10/20/2025 - 11/10/2025
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages
6-12
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 139.00/$ 208.00
Register

200316 / Youth General Interest Classes

Bring your doll to as special party just for your child and their doll. Children introduce their dolls; kid play games, create a fun craft and take home a snack.

200316 D01 / Doll Party

09/19/2025 - 09/19/2025
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Ages
6-12
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 21.00/$ 31.00
Register

200331 / Santa Home Visit Programs

Arrange for Santa to make a personal visit to your home and hand out presents that you provide. You will be contacted by one of Santa’s Elves after December 9th for the approximate arrival time. Santa’s Elf will need to confirm how many children he will be seeing and how many presents to pass out. Santa can accommodate a maximum of 10 children per visit.

200331 D02 / Santa Visits for Bolingbrook Residents

12/17/2025 - 12/17/2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Ages
All Ages
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 85.00
Register

200340 / Minecraft Engineering

Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn Civil Engineering and City Planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. We inspire future Engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse and Minecraft.

200340 C02 / Minecraft Engineering

08/06/2025 - 08/27/2025
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Ages
7-14
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 84.00/$ 126.00
Register

200342 / LEGO Robotics Academy

The Robotics Academy is a comprehensive program where children learn to design, build and program projects based on LEGO Education robotics. Using a creative educational approach that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), this class uses teacher-led instruction followed by fun, engaging, and dynamic activities. Students are introduced to basic robotics and mechanical engineering concepts by building and coding a different project each week. Creative challenges are given to students as they progress through levels. The Robotics Academy is a repeatable program where children are placed based on skill and experience. Students move up a level each time they take the class. A basic knowledge of using a computer is recommended.

200342 C02 / LEGO Robotics Academy

08/06/2025 - 08/27/2025
5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Ages
6-14
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 84.00/$ 126.00
Register

200346 / Mechanical Engineering Academy

The Mechanical Engineering Academy is a comprehensive program where children learn and build projects based on mechanical engineering concepts. Models such as a powered cars, cranes, and windmills are examples of engaging and dynamic activities based on the LEGO Education Simple & Powered Machines engineering curriculum.

200346 D01 / Mechanical Engineering Academy

10/08/2025 - 10/29/2025
7:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Ages
7-14
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 84.00/$ 126.00
Register

200347 / Introduction to Electrical Engineering with Microbit

Microbit is a pocket-sized micro-computer board that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. This small device has an LED light display, buttons, speaker, microphone, sensors and many input/output features that, when programmed, let it interact with you and your world. In this class, students will learn about the hardware features, how to program the Microbit and create projects such as an alarm system, thermometer, compass, sound machine and more. Microbit is a fun and easy way to get started in electrical engineering.

200347 C01 / Electrical Engineering Academy

07/09/2025 - 07/30/2025
6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Ages
8-14
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 84.00/$ 126.00
Register

200353 / Creative Writing

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the
world.” – Albert Einstein. The Creative Writing Club is designed to ignite the imaginations of young writers, foster their love for language, and cultivate their creative expression. Through exploration of classic literature, inspiring writing exercises, creative language games and collaboration, students will explore different genres, learn and practice grammatical concepts, develop their writing skills, and build confidence in their ability to communicate effectively.

200353 D01 / Creative Writing

09/09/2025 - 10/14/2025
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Ages
6-13
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 120.00/$ 180.00
Register

200355 / Checkmate Chess

Chess Scholars is our fun-filled professional chess program for children in grades K-8. We work with students of all levels, including complete beginners. During each one-hour class, there is an interactive instructional period of 15-20 minutes, followed by guided practice. Our curriculum is well suited for the needs of young students.

200355 D01 / Checkmate Chess

09/09/2025 - 10/14/2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages
5-13
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 142.00/$ 210.00
Register

200357 / Smart Start Art

“Every child is an artist.”— Pablo Picasso. Art class encourages students to explore their artistic side. Through inspiring projects that foster creativity, the study of great artists (from classic to contemporary) and skill development through learning step-by-step drawing techniques, your child will take a journey into the world of art —a journey they’ll be eager to continue week after week.

200357 D01 / Smart Start Art

09/11/2025 - 10/16/2025
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Ages
5-8
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 120.00/$ 180.00
Register

200358 / Music Start

Learn to read music and play tunes. This program teaches young students the beginnings of music. Using Music Start keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting using color, letter, and note matching. Prepare your student to take any instrument by giving them a solid musical foundation.

200358 D01 / Music Start

09/11/2025 - 10/16/2025
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Ages
5-10
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 142.00/$ 210.00
Register

200370 / Beginning Archery

Ages 7 years & up
Over the course of three weeks, learn the basics of archery, including parts of the equipment and range, proper stance, and how to aim! Archery improves muscle tone, focus and confidence as we work on hitting the target consistently.

200370 D01 / Beginner Archery

09/06/2025 - 09/20/2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Ages
7-17
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 60.00/$ 70.00
Register

200371 / Intermediate Archery

Ages 7 years & up
Do you know the basics of archery but need help hitting the bullseye? Improve your stance, muscle tone and aim to finally get that perfect shot. You can bring your own bow or use one of our Genesis compound bows. Children and adults are welcome to sign up. Must have passed the Beginner Archery class or contact the instructor for special admittance.

200371 D01 / Intermediate Archery

09/06/2025 - 09/20/2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages
7-17
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 60.00/$ 70.00
Register

200393 / Campfire Safety and Cooking

Energize your homeschool curriculum with six weeks of supplemental programming. Each week will feature a new theme, rotating between outdoor education, classroom style programs, and physical activities. This is not a drop-off program; guardians must remain on the premises.

200393 D01 / Campfire Safety and Cooking

10/21/2025 - 10/21/2025
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200406 / Outdoor Skills Series

Energize your homeschool curriculum with six weeks of supplemental programming. Each week will feature a new theme, rotating between outdoor education, classroom style programs, and physical activities. This is not a drop-off program; guardians must remain on the premises.

200406 D01 / Wilderness First Aid

09/09/2025 - 09/09/2025
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200410 / Bite Size Nutrition

Energize your homeschool curriculum with six weeks of supplemental programming. Each week will feature a new theme, rotating between outdoor education, classroom style programs, and physical activities. This is not a drop-off program; guardians must remain on the premises.

200410 D01 / Bite Size Nutrition

09/23/2025 - 09/23/2025
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200413 / Winter Night Story Time

All ages with Adult
Celebrate the longest night of the year with a snack, blanket forts and story time about animals in winter. Be sure to bring a plush-animal friend to snuggle with and a large blanket for your fort. Pajamas encouraged! After story time, participants will make a craft, explore real furs, and learn how animals survive winter. Please contact with dietary restrictions.

200413 D01 / Winter Night Story Time

12/11/2025 - 12/11/2025
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages
All Ages
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200415 / Bee-utiful Bees

Energize your homeschool curriculum with six weeks of supplemental programming. Each week will feature a new theme, rotating between outdoor education, classroom style programs, and physical activities. This is not a drop-off program; guardians must remain on the premises.

200415 D01 / Bee-utiful Bees

11/04/2025 - 11/04/2025
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Ages
5-12
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200427 / Date Night Childcare

Ages 3-12
Drop the kids off for a play-date so you can take a few hours to yourself. Activities will include a movie, a craft, games, and an hour at Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park for the older group. All children must be able to tend to their own toileting needs, and change clothes without assistance. Please send your child with a water bottle and a snack.

200427 D01 / Date Night Childcare Ages 3-7 (No Pool)

09/20/2025 - 09/20/2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 22.00/$ 25.00
Register

200428 / Holiday Prep Childcare

Ages 3-12
Drop the kids off for a play-date so you can knock out that holiday prep list. Activities will include a movie, a craft, games, and an hour at Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park for the older group. All children must be able to tend to their own toileting needs, and change clothes without assistance. Please send your child with a water bottle and a snack.

200428 D02 / Holiday Prep Childcare Ages 7-12 (With Pool)

12/13/2025 - 12/13/2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 25.00/$ 27.00
Register

200432 / Community Connections Cafe

Ages 18 and up
Are you new to Bolingbrook, navigating a life change, or just looking for meaningful interactions? Join your neighbors for light refreshments and small-group conversation to develop peer relationships and strengthen our community. Conversation topics and activities are guided by Park District staff to create a welcoming and respectful environment.

200432 D01 / Community Connections Cafe

11/06/2025 - 11/06/2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages
Adult-0
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 5.00/$ 7.00
Register

200434 / Animal Show: Reptiles & More!

All Ages
This auditorium-style event will feature 10+ animal ambassadors from Crosstown Exotics! Explore the unique features of reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, like alligators, tarantulas, and pythons. All audience members will have the opportunity to pet at least one animal; some individuals will be called on to interact with additional animals. Registration is required for all in attendance.

200434 C01 / Animal Show: Reptiles & More!

08/01/2025 - 08/01/2025
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ages
All Ages
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00
Register

200435 / Dog Sensory Hike

Excite your furry buddy’s senses with a special hike, visiting stations of curated items for them to sniff, taste or play with! Arrive between 1:00-2:00 pm to enjoy about 45 minutes of activity, including a paw-print craft. Registration is per group with up to two dogs; human companions are free to attend.
Please Note:
* An additional waiver must be signed.
* You are responsible for the actions of your dog.
* Keep your dog leashed at all times. Leashes must not exceed 6 feet.
* No dogs known to be fearful or aggressive towards other dogs or people may participate.
* Any dog feces must be picked up and disposed of by the dog owner.

200435 C01 / Dog Sensory Hike

08/16/2025 - 08/16/2025
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages
All Ages
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 5.00/$ 7.00
Register

200440 / Imagination Playground Challenge

Energize your homeschool curriculum with six weeks of supplemental programming. Each week will feature a new theme, rotating between outdoor education, classroom style programs, and physical activities. This is not a drop-off program; guardians must remain on the premises.

200440 D01 / Imagination Playground Challenge

10/07/2025 - 10/07/2025
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200445 / Team Games

Energize your homeschool curriculum with six weeks of supplemental programming. Each week will feature a new theme, rotating between outdoor education, classroom style programs, and physical activities. This is not a drop-off program; guardians must remain on the premises.

200445 D01 / Team Games

11/18/2025 - 11/18/2025
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 10.00/$ 12.00
Register

200500 / Bitty Basketball

Slam Dunk! Basketball is a brisk sport that involves running, jumping, develops muscles, and teamwork. Players will enjoy making new friends and learning the game of basketball through drills and mini-games including: dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, sportsmanship & fun!

200500 C02 / Bitty Basketball

07/21/2025 - 08/25/2025
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages
4-6
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200501 / Basketball Skills & Games

Buzzer Beater! Are you looking to take your basketball game to the next level? Skill progression continues while promoting physical health. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball through drills and mini-games including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, offensive and defensive positioning, sportsmanship & fun!

200501 C03 / Basketball Skills and Drills

07/21/2025 - 08/25/2025
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Ages
7-9
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200502 / Micro Soccer

This developmental soccer program will have the little ones moving! Playing soccer promotes cardiovascular health, builds strength, flexibility, and endurance. Team work, social interaction, and gross motor development are also emphasized. Participants will learn the fundamentals of soccer through drills and mini-games including: dribbling, shooting, passing, rules of soccer, sportsmanship & fun!

200502 C05 / Micro Soccer

07/22/2025 - 08/26/2025
5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
Ages
3-6
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200503 / Parent-Tot Sports Mania

Has your kid wanted to try different sports? Sports are great for enhancing gross motor skills. In addition to the physical benefits of being active, sports build self-confidence and self-esteem. Participants will learn the basics of soccer, t-ball/baseball, basketball, football, floor hockey, and more. Each class will focus on a different sport and will emphasize teamwork, sportsmanship & fun! Parent participation required for ages 2-3.

200503 C08 / Parent-Tot Sports Mania

07/26/2025 - 08/30/2025
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Ages
2-3
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200504 / Volleyball Fundamentals & Games

You love volleyball and you want your young one to experience the joy, your child wants to get better at basketball or looking for the sport that fits their ability? All sizes and abilities can adapt to volleyball with quality instruction. Your child will learn the game through drills and mini-games including development of bumping, setting, passing, serving, scoring, rules of the game, sportsmanship, & fun!

200504 D01 / Volleyball Fundamentals

09/10/2025 - 10/22/2025
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Ages
6-9
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 71.00/$ 111.00
Register

200505 / Soccer Skills & Drills

Welcome to the most popular sport in the world! Soccer is great exercise that improves cardiovascular health, increases coordination, improves strength, and enhances flexibility. Additional focus on teamwork to achieve goals. Participants will learn the game of soccer through drills and mini-games including dribbling, trapping, throw ins, shooting, passing, positioning, rules of soccer, sportsmanship & fun!

200505 C03 / Soccer Skills & Drills

07/22/2025 - 08/26/2025
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Ages
7-9
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200506 / Little Sluggers T-Ball

T-ball is a great sport to develop socialization skills and coordination. T-ball helps gain greater balance and control which improves player’s overall skill. Participants will learn the fundamentals of t-ball through drills and games including: how to properly hit, throw, catch, run bases, rules of t-ball, sportsmanship & fun!

200506 C04 / Little Sluggers T-Ball

07/24/2025 - 08/28/2025
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Ages
5-6
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200507 / Baseball Skills & Drills

Home Run! Are you looking to refine your baseball/softball skills? Skill progression continues while promoting physical health. Participants will learn the fundamentals of baseball/softball through drills and games including base running, fielding, hitting, throwing, catching, sportsmanship & fun!

200507 C02 / Baseball Skills & Drills

07/24/2025 - 08/28/2025
7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Ages
7-9
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 65.00/$ 100.00
Register

200513 / 365VBC Beginner Volleyball Training

Want to learn the basics and fundamentals of volleyball beyond just gym volleyball? Join us as we teach the “fun”damentals and foundation of being a future volleyball player. Calling all 5th-8th graders that want to learn from some of the best coaches. Join us, as we make learning fun!
*Please note that if you are registering for Sundays and Thursdays, times only show for one of the days.* This activity meets Sundays 1:30-2:30 pm and Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm.

200513 C01 / Sundays & Thursdays for Beginners

06/08/2025 - 08/28/2025
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages
10-14
Location
Fees
(Resident/Non-Resident)
$ 295.00/$ 369.00
Register

  

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