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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 3–18 Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Starlight Dance Academy

    Starlight Dance Academy · Starlight Dance Academy

    Starlight Dance Academy is a dance and acrobatics studio in Bourbonnais, Illinois that offers tumbling and acro classes for a range of skill levels. Their progr...

  2. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Step and Strength

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Choreographed to high energy music, this step and strength class offers a great cardio and strength workout. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center i...

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

    Strength & Stretch

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Strength work and stretching for older adults, in the Senior Strength series. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times a...

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

    Stretch

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    A guided stretching class to improve flexibility and recovery. A group fitness class at the Kankakee Area YMCA, included with membership. Members 14 and up may...

  5. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Stretch and Flow

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A Saturday stretch and flow class in the yoga studio. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on the class schedule...

  6. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Strictly Strength

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    A strength-focused class in Studio 1. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on the class schedule.

  7. Ages 3–8 Summer

    T-ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    Designed to help participants learn the game of baseball through fundamentals and game play. Mighty Mites for ages 3 to 4, league division for ages 5 to 8. Runs...

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

    Tabata

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    High-intensity interval training with a set structure: eight rounds of four-minute bouts alternating 20 seconds of near-maximum effort with 10 seconds of rest....

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

    Tai Chi

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    A mind-body exercise that combines slow movements, meditation, and deep breathing. A group fitness class at the Kankakee Area YMCA, included with membership. Me...

  10. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Tai Chi

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Slow, flowing tai chi movement for balance, mobility, and calm. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and times are on the clas...

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

    Teen and Adult Swim Lessons

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    It is never too late to learn. Low class ratios and three ability levels, from absolute beginner to stroke refinement.

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

    The Academy Figure Skating

    Kankakee Valley Park District · Kankakee Valley Park District

    The Kankakee Figure Skating Academy is an accelerated two-day-a-week training program for skaters ready to take their skills further, with smaller classes and m...

  13. Ages 6–12 Summer

    Throwing and Pitching Progression Clinic

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    This clinic is designed to teach young baseball players how to properly prepare their throwing arm and develop sound throwing mechanics. The 90-minute program w...

  14. Ages 3–5 Spring

    Tiny Dragons

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Kick, move and have fun while learning the basics of martial arts. This beginner friendly class introduces young children to self-defense, Jiu Jitsu, kickboxing...

  15. Ages 4–5 Summer

    Tiny Tigers Confidence Course

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Children will learn the basics of this Korean Martial art and areas of safety, concentration, awareness and respect, while having fun with the certified instruc...

  16. Ages 3–5 Summer

    Tots Track Camp

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Calling all future track stars to the starting line! Come learn the basics of sprints, distance, hurdles, shot put, and long jump- tiny tot style! Your athlete...

  17. Ages 6–12 Summer

    Track and Field Camp

    Bourbonnais Township Park District · Bourbonnais Township Park District

    Calling all future track stars to the starting line! Come learn the fundamental skills to run, throw and jump your way to the winner's podium. Your athlete will...

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

    Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy

    Tri Star Martial Arts · Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy

    More than martial arts—Tri-Star helps kids grow into confident, respectful leaders. At Tri-Star Martial Arts Academy, we’ve been helping local kids (starting...

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

    Twinges in the Hinges

    Kankakee Area YMCA · Kankakee Area YMCA

    Focus is on arthritis and similar ailments: low-impact exercises for those recovering from injury, arthritis, and other ailments, or for beginners. Class is in...

  20. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

    Ultimate Intervals

    Riverside Health and Fitness Center · Riverside Health and Fitness Center

    Various aquatic training options to create a challenging advanced fitness program. A member class at Riverside Health Fitness Center in Bourbonnais; days and ti...