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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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110 programs

  1. 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...

  2. 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,...

  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. 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...

  6. Ages 0–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

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

    Li'l Blitzers

    Adventure Commons

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

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

    Li'l Kickers

    Adventure Commons

    Introductory indoor soccer camp for ages 3 to 5 at Adventure Commons. Sessions run in short blocks through the year.

  17. Ages 15–99 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Lifeguard Certification

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    Training in water rescue, safety, and leadership. Certification qualifies participants to work as certified YMCA lifeguards.

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

    Little Blades

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    The first steps on the ice for ages 3 to 5. Through games, songs, and on-ice activities, little skaters learn balance, coordination, and safe skating. Each 45-m...

  19. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Mat Pilates

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Focus on core strength, flexibility, posture, and body awareness through controlled breathing and proper alignment. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness C...

  20. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Messy Makers: Art & Sensory Play (1.5-4 years)

    Little Me Studio · Little Me Studio

    Messy Makers is a parent + child early learning program designed to gently prepare little ones for the preschool experience through play-based exploration, rout...