Winter Guide 2026

Youth Arts

Supervisor: Stacey Teeple | (847) 428-7131 x1203 | steeple@dtpd.org

Young Rembrandts-Weekly Drawing Class- for Homeschoolers 6-12 years This winter, Young Rembrandts students will beat the blues with bold lines, bright colors, and big imagination! Jan. features Win ter Birdhouses and a Sporty Snowboarder. Feb. brings Penguins and a fun twist on American Gothic. In March, they’ll draw a Graceful Swan and Line Art Owl. Contractual 14152-00 Jan. 8-Feb. 12 Th/12:00-1:00 pm $87(R)/$107(NR) RORC 14152-01 Feb. 19-March 26 Th/12:00-1:00 pm $87(R)/$107(NR) RORC 6-12 years Join our Cartooning class this winter! January and February feature silly faces, expressive animals, and laugh-out-loud scenes. In March, dive into Goofy Chefs and the ever-popular Cartoon Dads. Perfect for beginners and budding artists alike, students will giggle and create all season long. Contractual 14153-00 Jan. 6-Feb. 10 Tu/6:00-7:00 pm $87(R)/$107(NR) RORC 14153-01 Feb. 17-March 24 Tu/6:00-7:00 pm $87(R)/$107(NR) RORC 4-12 years Each week we will make a different recipe: banana foster french toast, hot chocolate bombs, pizza, pretzels, all things chocolate or holiday favorites. All participants will be provided with an ingredient kit and recipe card. New recipes are offered at each camp session. Contractual 14215-00 Jan. 5-26* M/5:00-5:45 pm $126(R)/$146(NR) RA 14215-01 March 2-16 M/5:00-5:45 pm $126(R)/$146(NR) RA *No Class: 1/19 7-14 years Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufac turer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Students will learn songs and create characters from the story, including the kind Charlie Bucket, the spoiled Veruca Salt, and the observant Oompa Loompas. This is a tuition-based program, where all actors are assigned parts based on their auditions. Students will study the work of the actor/singer/dancer and use their gained knowledge to develop as performers. Rehearsals will take place on Thursday evenings once a week. Tech week will take place the week of March 16 - 19. Fee includes a T-shirt for the actor and 2 free tickets. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the Rakow Center front desk. Tickets sold at the door the day of performance if available. CASH only. 14280-00 Jan. 15-March 12 Th/5:00-6:15 pm $240(R)/$260(NR) RA 14280-01 Jan. 15-March 12 Th/6:30-7:45 pm $240(R)/$260(NR) RA Live Performances Friday, March 20 at 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm AAC Sunday March 22 at 2:00 pm AAC Young Rembrandts- Cartoon Drawing Kids Cooking Camp I Children’s Theater - Willy Wonka

International Cooking Club 8-15 years Pop in for the cooking club. Join us for one session or all three sessions. Each week we will make different dishes and focus on different cuisines from around the world, such as crepes, Nigerian meat pie, chin chin, egg rolls, homemade pasta, etc. All participants will be provided an ingredient kit and a recipe card. New recipes are offered each week. Contractual 14216-01 Jan. 5 M/6:20-7:20 pm $50(R)/$70(NR) RA 14216-02 Jan. 12 M/6:20-7:20 pm $50(R)/$70(NR) RA 14216-03 Jan. 26 M/6:20-7:20 pm $50(R)/$70(NR) RA 14216-05 March 2 M/6:20-7:20 pm $50(R)/$70(NR) RA 14216-06 March 9 M/6:20-7:20 pm $50(R)/$70(NR) RA 14216-07 March 16 M/6:20-7:20 pm $50(R)/$70(NR) RA All 3 Days 14216-00 Jan. 5-26* M/6:20-7:20 pm $143(R)/$163(NR) RA 14216-04 March 2-16 M/6:20-7:20 pm $143(R)/$163(NR) RA *No Class: 1/19

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