Special Interest
We partner with professional organizations to offer a range of activities, from chess to Spanish classes to LEGO building.
Point of Contact
Hannah Garcia
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Our Special Interest programs are provided by contracted professional organizations offering a wide range of classes/camps. See our offerings and providers below!
Contractual classes have extra restrictions regarding cancellations. Please reach out to the supervisor directly for more information.
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Happening This Week
- Dole Center Multipurpose Room 2 - Classroom (3rd Floor)
- 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
- Instructor: Hannah Szuch
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
- Dole Center Multipurpose Room 2 - Classroom (3rd Floor)
- 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM
- Instructor: Hannah Szuch
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
PROGRAM DETAIL
Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on basic signs so your kids can gain confidence in their
communication in and out of the classroom.
Our adult class is taught separately at the same time, so you can learn as a family. See the Adult Leisure and Lifestyle section for those classes.
PROGRAM DETAIL
Join our immersive ASL course taught by native signers. This class focuses on basic signs so your kids can gain confidence in their communication in and out of the classroom.
Our adult class is taught separately at the same time, so you can learn as a family. See the Adult Leisure and Lifestyle section for those classes.
- Barrie Community Center South Room
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Instructor: Hannah Szuch
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
PROGRAM DETAIL
Please note that the dates for this program have changed and differ from what is printed in the program guide. The dates on this listing are the correct ones.
Develop your child's intellect through the royal game of chess! Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Beginner and experienced players are welcome.
No sessions scheduled for this day.
- CRC - ESports Room 124
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
- GRC Main Gym
- 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- Resource Person: Keith Kerrigan | 708-725-2280 | keith.kerrigan@pdop.org
PROGRAM DETAIL
Explore basic skills such as navigating files and folders, typing, internet safety, and using common programs. This program builds confidence and independence with technology, giving participants the foundation they need to succeed in school, gaming, and everyday life. Curriculum written in-house by our eSports team.
Classes are independent of one another, so you do not have to take the first part of a unit in order to attend the following ones.
PROGRAM DETAIL
$14 per visit, or buy a prepaid 5-visit pass for $65.
No gymnastics experience required! This program is intended for anyone who wants to practice independently to improve their skills.
Drop-ins will not accepted after max registrations have been reached, even if other participants leave. Registration opens 7 days before each Open Gym, and you have up to 24 hours before each Open Gym to cancel your pre-registration.
- GRC Studio 1
- 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
- AGEEC Small Room
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Instructor: Hannah Szuch
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
- Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center Main Room
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Instructor: Hannah Szuch
- Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
PROGRAM DETAIL
A fun and welcoming daytime dance class for homeschoolers that builds creativity, confidence, and movement skills. No dance experience required!
This is an 8-week series class.
PROGRAM DETAIL
We're traveling back in time! Each month we'll learn about a different historic civilization and major accomplishments from that time period. These sessions differ from our previous classes, as you register for four weeks at a time. This is so we can cover broader topics and work on projects that carry over from class to class.
This month, we're going to one of the cradles of civilization - Mesopotamia!
PROGRAM DETAIL
This class offers students the opportunity to get a taste for scientific experimentation through a new hands-on science lab each week. We'll be going through the steps of the scientific method, including making hypotheses and data collection, as we explore the world around us. Experiments are designed to supplement lessons aligned with 4th-8th grade science standards. Curriculum written by the educators at Science Buddies.
This week, we're exploring the best way to filter water to make it drinkable.
No sessions scheduled for this day.
No sessions scheduled for this day.
