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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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119 programs

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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....

  5. Spring, Summer

    Icee’s Hockey Academy (Hockey 3 & 4)

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Advanced youth hockey development program for players progressing beyond intermediate levels. Participants continue building skating, shooting, and passing skil...

  6. Spring, Summer

    Icee’s Intermediate

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Intermediate youth hockey class for players who have successfully completed Icee’s Rookies. This 30-minute session builds skating and hockey skills while introd...

  7. Spring, Summer

    Icee’s Rookies (Hockey 1)

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Introductory youth hockey program focused on skating fundamentals including stance, falling and recovering, snowplow stops, and C-cuts. Participants must have a...

  8. 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...

  9. Ages 4–11 Spring, Summer
  10. Ages 0–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  11. Ages 3–8 Spring, Summer
  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

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

    Learn to Skate Basic 3 and 4

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    For skaters who have passed Basic 2: beginning stroking, half swizzle pumps, backward one-foot glides, and backward snowplow stops. A 45-minute class twice a we...

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

    Learn to Skate Basic 5 and 6

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    For skaters who have passed Basic 4, ages 6 to 12. A combined class meeting twice a week for 45 minutes, skate rental included. Skaters must hold a 2026-2027 Le...

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

    LeeHan Martial Arts

    Lee Han Martial Arts · LeeHan Martial Arts

    LeeHan Martial Arts teaches Taekwondo to students of all ages and fitness levels in Bourbonnais, Illinois, offering in-person, virtual, and recorded classes. Th...

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

    Li'l Blitzers

    Adventure Commons

    Introductory flag football camp for ages 3 to 5 at Adventure Commons.