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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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175 programs

  1. 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,...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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,...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  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 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...

  11. 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...

  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. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. 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...

  18. Ages 4–11 Spring, Summer
  19. Ages 0–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  20. Ages 3–8 Spring, Summer