Kids Games Classes in Chicago, IL

Video games develop exciting characters, tell original stories, build vivid graphics, and present a great opportunity for interactivity- plus they are super fun! In this dynamic and challenging camp, students experiment with video game production by coding and illustrating a series of playable computer video games; even sharing some of their creations...

Mindful fun breathing games and an art project of making a mindful breathing wand with Shantal

Looking for a stress free evening without the kids?  Drop your kids off at The Ray for a Pre Super Bowl Kids' Night In! Give your children a chance to have an active evening! Grades K-6th will participate in sports, games and fun activities on our courts and pizza and dessert will be provided (if your child has food allergies or you would like...

Join us for an action-packed week of artmaking as we create artwork exploring movement and games! Campers, aged 6-8 will create kinetic sculptures, animated flip-books, and design their own board game. Our 4-5 year-old campers will create action paintings, bird sculptures, and other dynamic projects. Afternoon campers will create ceramic...

Join us for an action-packed week of artmaking as we create artwork exploring movement and games! Campers, aged 6-8 will create kinetic sculptures, animated flip-books, and design their own board game. Our 4-5 year-old campers will create action paintings, bird sculptures, and other dynamic projects. Afternoon campers will create ceramic...

​Kick off your weekend on the right (or left) foot! The Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center and Fred's Camp are pleased to offer a new and exciting sports program for children in grades K - 6.  Participants will play a variety of sports, games, and some "old school favorites" in an action-packed 60-minute program. The class will include...

If you and your children are fighting off the winter blues and need to get moving, this day camp will save you! This mini-camp, designed and administered by Fred's Camp staff, will keep everybody moving through a variety of games and activities. Children ages 6-12 are guaranteed to have a good time! Children need to bring a sack l...

Join us for an action-packed week of artmaking as we create artwork exploring movement and games! Get ready to move, make, and play. This interactive online class is presented via Zoom. Please download Zoom prior to your first class You will be emailed Zoom meeting instructions, including a unique URL and meeting ID, to join the...

Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games.  Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home.

Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games. Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home.

Classes designed specifically with the ages of 7-9 in mind! This program makes sure the kids have fun while learning healthy habits and lifelong enjoyment of sport! Fencing specific activities as well as general fitness techniques teach a healthy start to learning how to train in a sport and develop goals. The program is broken down into levels with...

Bring your ideas to interactive life with video games! Get grounded in the basics of coding using Scratch, and become familiar with the foundations of game design, all to create your very own simple computer games. Scratch is a free software available online, so students can bring what they learn in class home with them. 

Take your written stories to the next step with Twine, a free online interactive text tool used in many game studios and game jams. Through creating choose-your-own-adventure stories, we’ll learn the basics of programming language, narrative design and the creative process.  Workshop ideas with your peers during group critiques, whether you...

Video games develop exciting characters, tell original stories, build vivid graphics, and present a great opportunity for interactivity- plus they are super fun! In this course, students learn the process of game production through illustrating and coding playable games.  Students make use of traditional and digital media such as sketchbooking,...

Dalcroze Eurhythmics is a powerful and exciting way of knowing music through the body. Children use their body to explore rhythm, musical components and expression. The preschool and kindergarten years are an optimal time to explore the language of music through social and interactive methods which encourage creativity and musicality in a joyful way....