District 196 Community Education

Experience the world's most popular role-playing game. Create characters and use them to act, explore, solve problems, fight and be a part of collaborative storytelling. Learn the game then play through a campaign, adventuring the world and events together. In addition to the fun, practice math and reading, learn about culture and history, develop ethics and critical thinking, all while improving social skills and group participation! All are welcome, parents too. Come and see if you can survive or thrive in a world of danger and heroics. New players are encouraged to purchase a Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook and a dice set. https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/players-handbook

Experience the world's most popular role-playing game. Create characters and use them to act, explore, solve problems, fight and be a part of collaborative storytelling. Learn the game then play through a campaign, adventuring the world and events together. In addition to the fun, practice math and reading, learn about culture and history, develop ethics and critical thinking, all while improving social skills and group participation! All are welcome, parents too. Come and see if you can survive or thrive in a world of danger and heroics. New players are encouraged to purchase a Dungeons & Dragons Players Handbook and a dice set. https://www.dndbeyond.com/marketplace/sourcebooks/players-handbook

Compete in a kid-friendly puzzle competition designed for the whole family! Compete in teams of four to complete the same 400 piece puzzle which includes three sizes of puzzle pieces - large for kids, medium for everyone and small for the adults. Enjoy a low-key, timed, two-hour competition with your family. Check in begins at 12:30 p.m. and all teams must be checked in by 12:45 p.m. Competition begins promptly at 1:00 p.m. Light refreshments served. Prizes awarded to top team.

Hey, teen! What's the fastest way to make money as a teenager? The answer is a side hustle. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until you are over a certain age to earn money with side hustles that can easily fit into your teen life — between all the classes, chill sessions and extracurricular activities. Most of these side hustles don’t require you to study more, won’t interfere with your social life and can help you hit any financial goal — maybe even get that car! Leave class loaded with information about how to fill out any legal forms to get the business started and details about 50 profitable side hustle ideas to get you going fast. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.

Love animals and want to earn extra cash? Turn your passion for pets into a thriving side gig! This fun, interactive class is perfect for teens who dream of walking dogs, feeding fish or caring for cuddly cats while making money. Learn the basics of pet care, how to build trust with pet owners, set your rates, promote your services and handle tricky situations like nervous pets. Receive cool handouts to keep and use anytime—no extra cost.