Clubs at the Bridge
No sessions for the summer
All clubs will be held at The Bridge Youth Center for students (Grades 7-12). Clubs are open for students in Beach Park, Zion, Winthrop Harbor, and Wadsworth, IL. All clubs are free and transportation is available upon request.
*BE AWARE All clubs are on a first come first served basis, so sign up quickly! Also, there will be a waitlist if the club is full
Clubs at the Bridge
All clubs will be held at The Bridge Youth Center for students (Grades 7-12). Clubs are open for students in Beach Park, Zion, Winthrop Harbor, and Wadsworth, IL. All clubs are free and transportation is available upon request.
*BE AWARE All clubs are on a first come first served basis, so sign up quickly! Also, there will be a waitlist if the club is full.
Self-defense for young ladies
Starting October 23rd, we will be hosting a FREE self-defense for 7th – 12th grade young ladies, hosted at the Bridge on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 PM!
The class will be taught by Erna Gramer–fitness enthusiast and brown belt in Kempo Karate!
Space is limited, sign up today and don’t miss out on this amazing FREE opportunity
Self-defense for young ladies
Starting October 23rd, we will be hosting a FREE self-defense for 7th – 12th grade young ladies, hosted at the Bridge on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 PM!
The class will be taught by Erna Gramer–fitness enthusiast and brown belt in Kempo Karate!
Space is limited, sign up today and don’t miss out on this amazing FREE opportunity!
The Leather Shop – Closed
Learn the art of creating leather projects that last a lifetime! We will learn the basics: Cut, punch, sew, embellish, color/dye, & design on leather. Mondays at The Bridge
The Leather Shop – Closed
Mondays: 6-8 PM
Start Date: TBD
Learn the art of creating leather projects that last a lifetime! We will learn the basics: Cut, punch, sew, embellish, color/dye, & design on leather. Mondays at The Bridge
Get Your Game On – Closed
Looking for some friendly competition? Join this club to get moving with Spikeball, Dodgeball, Bags, Floor Hockey, and more! See you on Monday Night!
Get Your Game On – Closed
Mondays: 6-8 PM
Start Date: TBD
Looking for some friendly competition? Join this club to get moving with Spikeball, Dodgeball, Bags, Floor Hockey, and more! See you on Monday Night!
Ping Pong Club – Closed
The ping pong club will meet at The Bridge on Monday nights. Whether you’re looking for competition, fun or a chance to practice your skills we have a place for you. Come and build some new friendships and get some physical activity while playing table tennis. No matter if you’re picking up a paddle for the first time or you’re a seasoned player we’ll make time for both competitive and casual games.
Ping Pong Club – Closed
Mondays: 6-8 PM
Start Date: TBD
The ping pong club will meet at The Bridge on Monday nights. Whether you’re looking for competition, fun or a chance to practice your skills we have a place for you. Come and build some new friendships and get some physical activity while playing table tennis. No matter if you are picking up a paddle for the first time or you’re a seasoned player we will make time for both competitive and casual games.
Something Just For You – Closed
This club focuses on making special things just for you. Here are some of the things we will be making: Candles, soaps, lotion, jewelry, bath bombs, phone charger holder, sugar scrub and more. Hope to see you there!
Something Just For You – Closed
Mondays: 6:00-8:00 PM
Start Date: TBD
This club focuses on making special things just for you. Here are some of the things we will be making: Candles, soaps, lotion, jewelry, bath bombs, phone charger holder, sugar scrub and more. Hope to see you there!
Puzzle Club – Closed
Unwind each week while we snack and chat while working on a jigsaw puzzle together. It’s a great place to chill out and make new friends.
Puzzle Club – Closed
Tuesdays: 4:00-5:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
Unwind each week while we snack and chat while working on a jigsaw puzzle together. It’s a great place to chill out and make new friends.
Canoe Building – Closed
If you sign up for this adventure, you will learn the fine art of wood strip canoe building. Not only will you learn the safe use of power and hand tools, you will also learn the lost art of patience; As canoe building is a gratifying but not immediately gratifying endeavor. Like the Marines, I only need a few good men / women who are willing to commit to a lengthy, dusty, and sometimes smelly project.
Canoe Building – Closed
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
If you sign up for this adventure, you will learn the fine art of wood strip canoe building. Not only will you learn the safe use of power and hand tools, you will also learn the lost art of patience; As canoe building is a gratifying but not immediately gratifying endeavor. Like the Marines, I only need a few good men / women who are willing to commit to a lengthy, dusty, and sometimes smelly project.
Everyday Cooking – Closed
This class is designed to give you a basic understanding of what to do in the kitchen & how to do it. We will learn things from what supplies you’ll need to reading a recipe. The major goal of the class is for you to take away some basic cooking skills that you can carry with you for a lifetime.
Everyday Cooking – Closed
Tuesdays: 3:30-5:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
This class is designed to give you a basic understanding of what to do in the kitchen & how to do it. We will learn things from what supplies you’ll need to reading a recipe. The major goal of the class is for you to take away some basic cooking skills that you can carry with you for a lifetime.
Art Club – Closed
For this club we plan to dive into many different mediums, some projects spanning several weeks. We will paint, draw, do clay art, and just have fun being creative together. Last semester we started (and nearly finished) a wall mural- we hope to complete it and start a new one this. Please join us and bring your imagination!!
Art Club – Closed
Tuesdays: 4-5:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
For this club we plan to dive into many different mediums, some projects spanning several weeks. We will paint, draw, do clay art, and just have fun being creative together. Last semester we started (and nearly finished) a wall mural- we hope to complete it and start a new one this. Please join us and bring your imagination!!
Guitar Lessons – Closed
If you’ve ever wished you could play and make music, well now you can! This is for the beginner. You’ll learn how to tune, how to strum and finger pick, and you’ll learn some basic chords. Just a few minutes of practice a day and you’ll be surprised at how many of your favorite songs you’ll be able to play! We have some guitars if you don’t own one, if you do… bring it! Either way, just come. Check it out! We’ll have a blast!
Guitar Lessons – Closed
Tuesdays: 4-5:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
If you’ve ever wished you could play and make music, well now you can! This is for the beginner. You’ll learn how to tune, how to strum and finger pick, and you’ll learn some basic chords. Just a few minutes of practice a day and you’ll be surprised at how many of your favorite songs you’ll be able to play! We have some guitars if you don’t own one, if you do… bring it! Either way, just come. Check it out! We’ll have a blast!
Piano Lessons – Closed
Do you want to learn to play the piano? Or do you play the piano already but want to further your skills? Sign up for a half hour lesson each week for 8 weeks.
Piano Lessons- Closed
Wednesdays: 3:00-4:00 pm
Start Date: TBD
Do you want to learn to play the piano? Or do you play the piano already but want to further your skills? Sign up for a half hour lesson each week for 8 weeks.
Knit Together – Closed
Learn to knit, or if you already have the skill, join us for a relaxing time to create easy to make gifts for yourself or someone else! What’s better than to give something homemade! Knitting is enjoyable, easy to learn, and a perfect way to spend a chilly afternoon! Yarn and knitting needles provided.
Knit Together – Closed
Wednesdays: 3-4:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
Learn to knit, or if you already have the skill, join us for a relaxing time to create easy to make gifts for yourself or someone else! What’s better than to give something homemade! Knitting is enjoyable, easy to learn, and a perfect way to spend a chilly afternoon! Yarn and knitting needles provided.
Sew Much Fun – Closed
We will learn the basics of sewing as we make tote bags, pajama pants, scrunchies, etc. Plus we will learn practical skills, like sewing on a button and hemming your pants. Come join us, it will be “sew” much fun!
Sew Much Fun – Closed
Wednesdays: 3-4:30 pm
Start Date: TBD
We will learn the basics of sewing as we make: tote bags, pajama pants, scrunchies, etc. Plus we will learn practical skills, like sewing on a button and hemming your pants. Come join us, it will be “sew” much fun!
Outdoor Survival – Closed
In this club you will learn the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness: building a shelter, catching fish, cooking your meals over a camp fire, etc. If you like being outside and want to develop the skills and knowledge that will last a lifetime, then this is the club for you.
Outdoor Survival – Closed
Wednesdays: 3-5 pm
Start Date: TBD
In this club you will learn the skills necessary to survive in the wilderness: building a shelter, catching fish, cooking your meals over a camp fire, etc. If you like being outside and want to develop the skills and knowledge that will last a lifetime, then this is the club for you.
Cooking Around The World – Closed
For students who like to eat no matter what your skill level is in the kitchen! Since we can’t travel right now, we might as well be able to EAT our way around the world! Each week, you will cook a meal for yourself with authentic flavor from cultures all over the world. Each week will feature a different chef who will teach you how to prepare a meal from their specific culture. At the end of the quarter, you’ll walk away with better knowledge of the kitchen, a full stomach, and a cookbook of all the recipes we used.
Cooking Around The World – Closed
Wednesdays: 3-5 pm
Start Date: TBD
For students who like to eat no matter what your skill level is in the kitchen! Since we can’t travel right now, we might as well be able to EAT our way around the world! Each week, you will cook a meal for yourself with authentic flavor from cultures all over the world. Each week will feature a different chef who will teach you how to prepare a meal from their specific culture. At the end of the quarter, you’ll walk away with better knowledge of the kitchen, a full stomach, and a cookbook of all the recipes we used.
Love This City (Service Club) – Closed
Each week we will tackle a project around town to help beautify our city or help a neighbor in need. Join the fun as we make a difference in our community together!
Love This City (Service Club) – Closed
Thursdays: 1:00-3:00 pm
Start Date: TBD
Each week we will tackle a project around town to help beautify our city or help a neighbor in need. Join the fun as we make a difference in our community together!
