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Special Interest Activities

We partner with professional organizations to offer a range of activities, from chess to Spanish classes to LEGO building.

Hannah Garcia Point of Contact
Hannah Garcia

Nature & Adventure, Special Interest Program Supervisor

(708) 725-2043 hannah.garcia@pdop.org

EXPLORE Special Interest Activities

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Fall Registration
Resident: Aug 1 | Non-Resident: Aug 8

Winter Registration
Resident: Dec 5 | Non-Resident: Dec 12

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Adventures in STEAM

Adventures in STEAM (11/11-12/16/2026) Activity
Adventures in STEAM (11/11-12/16/2026)
  • Barrie Community Center South Room
  • Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Instructor: Hannah Szuch
  • Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
$ 184.00 / session

Amigos Spanish Club

Amigos Spanish Club (11/12-12/17/2026) Activity
Amigos Spanish Club (11/12-12/17/2026)
  • Barrie Community Center South Room
  • Thursday, November 12, 2026
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Instructor: Hannah Szuch
  • Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
$ 220.00 / session

Chess Scholars

Chess Scholars (11/10-12/15/2026) Activity
Chess Scholars (11/10-12/15/2026)
  • Barrie Community Center South Room
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
  • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Instructor: Hannah Szuch
  • Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
$ 210.00 / session

Snapology - LEGOs and More!

LEGO: Animal Robotics (Ages 6-12) - 10/30-12/4/2026 Activity
LEGO: Animal Robotics (Ages 6-12) - 10/30-12/4/2026
  • Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level)
  • Friday, October 30, 2026
  • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Instructor: Steven Johnson
  • Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
$ 220.00 / session
LEGO: Junior Scientist - All About Animals (Ages 4-6) - 10/31-12/5/2026 Activity
LEGO: Junior Scientist - All About Animals (Ages 4-6) - 10/31-12/5/2026
  • Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level)
  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Instructor: Steven Johnson
  • Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
$ 220.00 / session
LEGO: Gamebots Robotics with Spike Prime (Ages 7-14) - 10/31-12/5/2026 Activity
LEGO: Gamebots Robotics with Spike Prime (Ages 7-14) - 10/31-12/5/2026
  • Longfellow Community Center (Upper Level)
  • Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Instructor: Steven Johnson
  • Resource Person: Hannah Garcia: Hannah.Garcia@pdop.org; 708-725-2043
$ 220.00 / session