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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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121 programs

  1. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Group Power

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A barbell strength class set to music, working every major muscle group. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on...

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

    Hatha Yoga

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    Hatha yoga focuses on posture and breathing techniques to channel energy. The practice involves breath, body, and mind, with classes built around breathing, yog...

  3. Ages 5–14 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Hockey 1

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Ready to trade beginner steps for hockey strides? Skaters learn a strong hockey stance, how to fall and recover safely, forward marching, two-foot glides, dips,...

  4. Ages 5–14 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Hockey 2

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Pick up speed and skate with more power: stronger forward strides, alternating arm movement, one-foot pushes and glides, forward and backward C-cuts, backward s...

  5. Ages 5–14 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Hockey 3

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Move in every direction: crossover movements, forward and backward C-cuts on a circle, inside and outside edges, more advanced stops, and the beginnings of a ho...

  6. Ages 5–14 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Hockey 4

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Speed, power, and quick direction changes: quick V-starts, backward one-foot glides, forward and backward crossover glides, full crossovers, and hockey stops in...

  7. Ages 5–14 Spring, Fall, Winter

    Homeschool Days

    Adventure Commons

    Organized activities for homeschooled kids, kindergarten through 8th grade: soccer, flag football, mini golf, wiffle ball, dodgeball, basketball, and more. Most...

  8. Ages 5–16 Spring, Fall, Winter

    Homeschool LEGO® Club

    Bricks and Minifigs · Bricks & Minifigs Bradley

    Join other homeschoolers for LEGO® fun! EVERY Tuesday, 1-2pm, September 8, 2026 - December 15, 2026. Teacher led instruction for 5-8 year olds (9/8, 10/6, 11/3,...

  9. Ages 8–18 Spring, Summer, Fall

    Horseback Riding

    Kankakee River State Park Riding Stables · 6500 N 5000 Rd W, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

    The Kankakee River State Park Riding Stables offer seasonal horseback riding experiences including guided trail rides, pony rides, lessons, and themed events. T...

  10. Ages 8–18 Spring, Summer, Fall

    Horseback Riding

    Sunrise Farms · Sunrise Farms Inc

    Sunrise Farms, Inc. is a St. Anne, Illinois equestrian facility that offers hunter-jumper training, riding lessons, boarding, and competitive show opportunities...

  11. Ages 8–18 Spring, Summer, Fall

    Horseback Riding

    Wellspring Riding Academy · Wellspring Riding Academy

    Wellspring Riding Academy, established in 2004 and located at Skyview Farm in Kankakee, Illinois, offers horse training and riding instruction focused on hunter...

  12. Ages 2–4 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Ice Explorers

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    An introductory 30-minute class for the youngest skaters, ages 2 to 4, to explore the joy of skating in a playful, encouraging environment: songs, games on and...

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

    Ice Valley Hockey

    Ice Valley · Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena

    Youth hockey and skating programs for beginners through advanced players, including learn-to-skate classes, hockey instruction, and skill development sessions....

  14. Ages 6–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Instrument & Voice Lessons

    King Music Inc · King Music Inc

    Piano/Keyboard, Voice, Band: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet / Cornet, Fr...

  15. Ages 0–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  16. Ages 8–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Kankakee Youth Hockey Club

    Kankakee Youth Hockey Club · Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena

    The Kankakee Youth Hockey Club provides youth hockey programs for local players, including teams such as the Coyotes and Irish, with a focus on skill developmen...

  17. Ages 0–6 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    King Music Loves Kids! "Music Play" Classes

    King Music Inc · King Music Inc

    “Music Play” for Little People, developed in 1998, utilizes their “sing and play” approach in early childhood music education. “Music Play” plays an important r...

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

    KVPD Volunteer Program

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Give back, get involved, and grow with your community through an all-ages volunteer program, from one-day opportunities to year-round involvement: beautificatio...

  19. Ages 6–12 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Learn to Skate Basic 1

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    The perfect first step onto the ice for ages 6 to 12: how to fall and get back up safely, glide across the rink, and try playful moves like swizzles. A 45-minut...

  20. Ages 6–12 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Learn to Skate Basic 2

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    For skaters who have completed Basic 1. Continue building a strong foundation while learning new skills including basic backward skating. A 45-minute class twic...