District 214 Community Education

Herbs are wonderful plants that add color to our gardens, flavor and nutrients to our food, and health to our bodies. In this class you will learn how to plant, cultivate and use these lovely, delicious and great-smelling plants.

Whether you are 10 months away or 10+ years away from retirement, you need to be prepared for one of the biggest transitions of your life. In this class you will learn about different retirement savings accounts, how to maximize your savings, what your replacement ratio is, and what role social security will play.

Everyone loves Kolaczki cookies, a traditional favorite Polish dessert! In this class, the instructor will share her special family recipe and traditions surrounding these delicious fruit and cheese-filled pastries that are light, buttery, flakey and melt in your mouth. This is a hands-on cooking class and all participants will leave with a batch of fresh cookies.

This classic Chinese dish is a savory and slightly spicy stir-fry, featuring tender chicken pieces, crunchy peanuts, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a flavorful sauce. It's a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it a favorite for many.

The WildStang Robotics Program is excited to host the third annual LEGO Robotics Camp! This camp is for rising 4th-8th grade students who want to learn the basics of LEGO robotics or continue their robotics journey. The focus of the camp will be to build students' programming/coding skills (typically the most difficult part of LEGO Robotics). When students aren't learning new material, they will work in teams to practice their skills and complete missions from previous FIRST LEGO League (FLL) seasons. Throughout the week they will complete as many missions as they can. On the last day of the camp, students will participate in a mini-tournament to demonstrate their learned skills. We encourage parents, family, and other supporters to attend the exciting event. The camp will be led by WildStang Robotics students, alumni and teachers. Students will be placed into small groups of 2-4 students, each group will have a WildStang group leader to assist the group throughout the week. There will be both introductory and advanced groups in the camp. During registration you will be asked questions about your camper's experience, and your answers will be used to place your student in the correct level. Students in the introductory groups will learn how to create code, move motors, drive and turn the robot, use the light and gyro sensors, code more complex programs with control statements, and more. Students in the advanced groups will go over line following, gyro turn, MyBlocks, Gyro Straight, Proportional Control, and more. All students will learn mission strategy, reliability, and robot strategy from experienced FLL alumni. Any immediate questions should be sent to FLL@WildStang.org

Join CET for a fun day at the Jacob Henry Mansion & Estate for a unique portrayal of comedy queen Lucille Ball. In the 1950's, this legendary actress and comedienne captured the hearts of television viewers across the nation, while her production company brought new innovations off screen. Sit back and enjoy as historian Leslie Goddard entertains you with stories and pictures of this icon! Before the show and a delicious lunch, visit the Mansion, built in 1873 on Joliet’s Silk Stocking Row by railroad magnate Jacob Henry–a fully furnished mansion known for its beauty and old Victorian charm.

Cruise on the spectacular fully glass-enclosed Odyssey Chicago River vessel. This relatively new 200-seat single-level boat treats you to an upscale, three-course order-from-the-menu, full-service luncheon as it sets sail from near the NBC Towers on the Chicago River Esplanade. The two-hour lunch cruise with light architectural narration travels along the Chicago River’s scenic main branch and then onto the river’s south branch to Chinatown’s Ping Tom Park. The glass-covered boat gives passengers an unparalleled 360-degree view of Chicago’s iconic and historic buildings while enjoying some culinary excellence!

The advanced player possesses all intermediate skills, and also is primarily an offensive player who can control and place serves, employ strategy, vary shots, anticipate opponents' shots-and block and reset the tempo of play. Advanced players work well with a partner to control the line, switching positions easily and playing comfortably at the non-volley zone. These players have good footwork and move in all directions with ease. Due to the popularity of our pickleball classes, all refunds are subject to a $10 administrative fee.