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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 10–13 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Free Fit Kid Orientation

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    An orientation for children new to the fitness facilities, so they can use the wellness center safely.

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

    Freestyle Ice Membership

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    Freestyle ice time at Ice Valley Centre for figure skaters practicing on their own.

  3. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Functional Flow

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A water class in the lap pool built around everyday, functional movement. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are o...

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

    Gentle Joints

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A gentle strength class for stiff or sore joints, in the Senior Strength series. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and time...

  5. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Gentle Yoga

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A slower, gentle yoga practice in the yoga studio. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on the class schedule.

  6. Ages 14–16 Summer

    Girls' Flag Football Clinic

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    Instruction in passing, receiving, and defense to prepare girls for flag football tryouts.

  7. Ages 2–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Golden's Gymnastics

    Golden's Gymnastics · Golden's Gymnastics Center

    Golden’s Gymnastics is a Kankakee-based facility that provides structured gymnastics programs focused on physical fitness, coordination, strength, and skill dev...

  8. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Group Centergy

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A yoga and Pilates fusion class set to music, growing longer and stronger through flowing movement. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbon...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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,...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. Ages 7–16 Summer

    Horseback Riding Day Camp

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Students will learn horse basics and safety throughout the week; get a riding lesson each day; play games, and complete special art projects to take home to rem...

  19. Summer

    Horseback Riding Lessons

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Students will be introduced to horse basics and safety. They will learn how to approach their horse in its stall, put its halter on, groom, and saddle their ho...

  20. 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...