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Youth Programs & Activities in Kankakee County

Discover local programs and activities for children and teens. Search and filter by town, age, or season to find programs offered by community organizations across Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, and surrounding areas.

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156 programs

  1. Ages 1–99 Summer

    Camp Shaw Friends and Family Camp

    Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see

    August 7 - 9 Entire family/friend groups stay at Camp Shaw and take part in camp activities: All ages welcome! Learn more at www.campshaw.org or email of...

  2. Ages 7–17 Summer

    Camp Shaw Overnight Camp

    Camp Shaw-waw-nas-see

    Sessions run from June 6 - July 24, with options for 4 day Try Camp Sessions, 5 day Youth Camp Sessions, 6 day Extreme Camp Sessions, and 5-6 day CIT (counselor...

  3. Ages 14–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Cardio Kickbox

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    A high-energy cardio kickboxing workout in the aerobics studio. A group fitness class at the Kankakee Area YMCA, included with membership. Members 14 and up may...

  4. Ages 50–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Chair Yoga

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Yoga done seated and standing with a chair for support, for anyone who wants the benefits of yoga with less strain. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness C...

  5. Ages 6–12 Summer

    Cheerleading Camp

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Get ready to tumble, cheer and dance at our Youth Cheer Camp! Designed for your aspiring cheerleader, this fun and energetic camp will teach motions, chants, da...

  6. Ages 6–12 Summer

    Chicago Fire Youth Soccer Day Camp

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Chicago Fire FC Camps are the perfect way to introduce your child to the fastest-growing youth sport and develop their soccer skills. Through small group instru...

  7. Ages 4–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Chicagoland United Soccer Club

    Chicagoland United Soccer Club

    Soccer programs ranging from recreational to premier travel levels, with varying commitments for training, competition, and travel.

  8. Ages 14–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Conditioning

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    A strength and conditioning class in the aerobics studio. A group fitness class at the Kankakee Area YMCA, included with membership. Members 14 and up may join...

  9. Ages 5–12 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Creative Makers (5-12 years)

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Creative Makers is more than an art class—it’s a screen-free space where kids build real-world skills through hands-on creativity, connection, and exploration....

  10. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Cycle 30

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A 30-minute, high intensity cycle class that will get your heart going with sprint intervals and challenging climbs. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness...

  11. Ages 3–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Dance in the Light

    Dance in the Light · Dance In the Light

    A variety of dance and performance classes including musical theater, ballet, hip hop, jazz, tap, acrobatics, ballroom, and contemporary. Additional programs in...

  12. Ages 14–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Deep Water Aerobics

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    A great low-impact workout in the deep water. Exercises may be modified for shallow water, but the instructor's main focus is deep water exercise. Included with...

  13. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Deep Water Power

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A deep-water power workout in the lap pool. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on the class schedule.

  14. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Dirty 30 HIIT

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Thirty minutes of high-intensity interval training in Studio 1. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on the clas...

  15. Ages 6–12 Summer

    Discovery Squad

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Three-week hands-on science program for ages 6–12. Participants explore electricity, air, and motion through experiments like building circuits, chemical reacti...

  16. Ages 4–11 Summer, Fall

    Dynamo Soccer

    Dynamo Soccer · Bourbonnais Dynamo Soccer

    Dynamo Soccer Association is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984 that provides soccer programs in Bourbonnais, Illinois and the surrounding area with no re...

  17. Ages 14–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Early Bird Cycling

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    Start the day on the bike. In Group Cycling you pedal to motivating music as the instructor takes you on a 45 to 60 minute ride, a low-impact cardiovascular cha...

  18. Ages 14–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Evening Cycle

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    An evening ride in the cycling studio. You pedal to motivating music as the instructor takes you through sprints and climbs, a low-impact cardiovascular challen...

  19. Ages 3–17 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Figure Skating

    Ice Valley · Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena

  20. Ages 5–13 Summer

    Fired Up Fundamentals

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Basketball open gym combining structured skill development with coached scrimmages, including drills in dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense followed by 5v...