Other Events

Ages 4+
Join a Naturalist to touch, smell and learn about animals that are slimy, stinky, creepy and totally awesome! Featured specimens include LIVE hissing cockroaches, a real owl pellet (it’s vomit), skunk and opossums pelts, and more. Stay a little longer to dissect your own owl pellet, then take home the bones you find! Instruction is adapted for mixed-ages. Please register everyone in your group, including guardians.

Ages 4+
Join a Naturalist to touch, smell and learn about animals that are slimy, stinky, creepy and totally awesome! Featured specimens include LIVE hissing cockroaches, a real owl pellet (it’s vomit), skunk and opossums pelts, and more. Stay a little longer to dissect your own owl pellet, then take home the bones you find! Instruction is adapted for mixed-ages. Please register everyone in your group, including guardians.

Ages 8-11 years
This course will teach children/tweens how to be safe when they are home alone. Topics covered will include:
* Fire prevention
* Water safety
* Internet safety
* “Stranger Danger” safety
* Electrical safety
This course does not include any certifications.

**This class takes place at the Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond Street**

Ages 11-16 years
The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training with Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – BL course prepares youth to care for children and infants safely and confidently. It includes hands-on activities videos and discussions to develop essential real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, picking up and holding children safety and emergency response. We want to prepare participants well for emergencies, but CPR can be physically demanding and participants should ideally weigh at least 85-90 pounds to participate. The First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning course includes an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-person training and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours to complete the online portion. Upon successful completion of both the online and in person portions of the course a valid 10-year Babysitter’s Training digital certification and a valid 2-year digital certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Certifications Included:
2 year CPR/First Aid cert
10 year Babysitting Certification

**This class takes place at the Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond Street**

Drop the kids off for a playdate so you can take a few hours to yourself. Activities for the 4-7 age group will include a movie, crafting, and games. Activities for the 7-12 age group will include one hour at Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park and a movie. All children must be able to meet their own toileting needs and change their clothes without assistance. Please send your child with a water bottle and a lunchbox meal, as no concessions are available.

Ages 11-14 years
This is a monthly, hands-on class designed to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and critical thinking skills through outdoor and adventure-based activities. Throughout the course, students will learn how to set goals, assess risks, reflect on experiences, and support others in achieving success. Whether navigating a trail or solving a group challenge, students will be encouraged to step outside their comfort zones and build confidence in themselves and their peers. In this session, students will engage and learn skills in:
1. Camping Basics (1 hour – April 15)
2. Wildlife Identification & Safety (1 hour – May 13)
3. Canoeing & Adventure Snacks (1.5 hours – June 3)
This class is ideal for students interested in leadership, physical activity, the outdoors, or anyone looking to challenge themselves in a supportive, team-oriented setting. No prior experience is necessary – Just a willingness to participate, try new things, and grow through adventure.

Ages 8-11 years
This course will teach children/tweens how to be safe when they are home alone. Topics covered will include:
* Fire prevention
* Water safety
* Internet safety
* “Stranger Danger” safety
* Electrical safety
This course does not include any certifications.

**This class takes place at the Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond Street**

Ages 11-16 years
The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training with Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED – BL course prepares youth to care for children and infants safely and confidently. It includes hands-on activities videos and discussions to develop essential real-life readiness babysitting skills. The course covers feeding, diapering, picking up and holding children safety and emergency response. We want to prepare participants well for emergencies, but CPR can be physically demanding and participants should ideally weigh at least 85-90 pounds to participate. The First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning course includes an online portion and an instructor-led classroom skill session. The online portion must be completed prior to attending the in-person training and must be taken on a PC or tablet with a high-speed Internet connection. Allow approximately 2 hours to complete the online portion. Upon successful completion of both the online and in person portions of the course a valid 10-year Babysitter’s Training digital certification and a valid 2-year digital certificate for Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Certifications Included:
2 year CPR/First Aid cert
10 year Babysitting Certification

**This class takes place at the Westmont Park District, 75 E. Richmond Street**