Geneva Park District

Live Your Best Life At Home!

During this unprecedented time, we, at the Geneva Park District, want to ensure you are living your BEST LIFE! We are bringing all the energy and excitement direct to you and your family in a virtual way! You will find a variety of activities and resources that will keep you smiling, active, and making memories! You can also check the Geneva Park District Facebook page for additional activities.

REMINDER: It is essential when using our parks, green spaces, and trails that all guidelines are followed, especially social distancing. Be Smart. Stay 6 Feet Apart! The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) created a great info-graphic as a reference. You will notice signs posted at several of our trails, as a reminder to all users.

Did you know May 15 is International Water Safety Day?
International Water Safety Day
Water Safety Posters

Athletics

All Star Sports – Drill & Skill Challenge Videos
Baseball Bingo
Chicago Fire Soccer At Home
You Tube Video – Geneva Gymnastics Academy
Gymnastics Lesson – Preschool
Gymnastics Team Scavenger Hunt
Illinois Shotokan Karate Club Online Training
River City Lacrosse Video Series
Hockey At Home
You Tube Video – How to Juggle a Soccer Ball for Beginners
You Tube Video – How to Catch a Softball
You Tube Video – How to Hit a Softball
YouTube Video – Practice Volleyball at Home

Community Garden Info

Did you know gardening reduces stress?
Learn about the Community Gardens at Prairie Green
Register now for your Garden Plot

KidsGardening – Learn & Grow Through Gardening
U of IL Extension Vegetable Garden Basics
New! Gardening Tips and Tricks from HGTV

Cultural Arts

Playhouse 38 – You Tube Video – Lip Sync Challenge
Make sure to tag @GenevaParkDistrict on Facebook

Billboard’s List of Livestreams and Virtual Concerts
Lincoln Center At Home
Globe Theatre – Shakespeare Scenes
Hamilton Chicago Curtain Call
You Tube Video – Intro to Music
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Performances
Music in the Key of Chicago – Virtual Concerts
You Tube Video – Ravinia “From the Vault”
Social Distancing Festival – Art from Around the World
TimeOut’s List of Online Theater Performances

Fitness and Healthy Living

BestLife Alphabet Exercises
New! Fun Fitness Activities & Stay Active with Kids
At Home Healthy Recipes
At Home Fitness – You Tube Video with Andrea Cladis/Hodge
Cosmic Kids Yoga
Create a Sidewalk Obstacle Course
Mediation and Relaxation Techniques
POPSUGAR Fitness
You Tube Video – BestLife Fitness at SCC
You Tube Video – BestLife Fitness at SPRC
New! Maximize Your Garage: At Home Workouts and Fitness Activities

Early Childhood / Preschool Videos

View all Videos on the FSP Playlist!
YouTube Videos – Friendship Station Preschool Playlist

YouTube Video – Fun for Preschoolers – Crazy Scientist
YouTube Video – Storytime with Mrs. Carlson
YouTube Video – Storytime with Mrs. Hollman
YouTube Video – Storytime with Mrs. Parcell
YouTube Video – Storytime with Mrs. Rodgers
YouTube Video – Storytime with Mrs. Stuewe
YouTube Video – Letter U with Mrs. Hollman
YouTube Video – Storytime with Mrs. Bracey
YouTube Video – Categories with Mrs. Parcell
Sesame Street: Elmo’s Playdate

YouTube Video – Mrs. Cathie “We’re going on a Bear Hunt”
“We’re going on a Bear Hunt” Sing-a-long – Download the lyrics
YouTube Video – Five Senses with Miss Cathie

For Kids

Kid Craft Ideas using Paper
America’s Test Kitchen KIDS – Recipes & Activities
Spring Craft Ideas
YouTube Video – Art for Kids
At Home BINGO
Books on Tape
Cinco de Mayo Activities
Circletime Fun
New! Coronavirus (COVID-19) Book for Kids
Create your own gameboard
Create your own Fortune Teller/Cootie Catcher
Create Origami
Disney Frozen Dance Class
Fun Crafts & Activities for Kids
Galactic Star Wars activities
Hallway Lazer Maze
Indoor Ball Games
Learn Magic from our Friend Gary Kantor
Learn at home with Scholastic
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Make your own puffy sidewalk chalk
Make your own sidewalk chalk
YouTube Video – Mrs. Ryann’s Dance time
Nomster Recipe Library – Let’s Cook!
Tot Rock and Kid Rock Online!
New! Virtual Escape Room

Kids’ Zone Before and After School Program

New! You Tube Video Playlist – Kids’ Zone Halloween Fun
New! Halloween Activity Booklet
New! Halloween Craft Instructions (Use with Harrison Kids’ Zone Video, above)
You Tube Videos – We Miss Everyone
You Tube Videos – Kids’ Zone Go Green Week
You Tube Videos – Kids’ Zone Let’s Fiesta Week
You Tube Videos – Kids’ Zone Star Wars Week
You Tube Videos – Kids’ Zone Messy Week
You Tube Videos – Kids’ Zone Party Week
You Tube Videos – Best of Kids’ Zone Week
Kids’ Zone Information

For Tweens/Teens

Create a Vision Board
At Home Babysitting
GPLD Connects – links to educate, inform, and entertain all ages
YouTube Video – Make Fleece Tie Blankets

Nature and Science Activities

You Tube Slide Show – All About Bees
You Tube Slide Show – Identify a Dragonfly
Butterflies of Illinois
Virtual Butterfly Release Party at Peck Farm Park
Grow Plants using an Egg Carton
How to Grow a Tree from a Seed
Virtual Camp Out – At Home (You Tube Slide Show)
Little Bins for Big Hands
Nature Craft – Craft stick cabin
Nature Craft – Craft stick castle
Nature Craft – Craft stick pirate ship
Nature Craft – Glow-in-the-dark slime
Nature Craft – Oobleck
Nature Craft – Play dough
Nature Craft – Rainbow slime
Nature Craft – Rainbow Tree Art
Nature Craft – Slime
Nature Craft – Tissue paper suncatcher
Peck At Home — Bug Hotels at Home
Peck At Home — Bubble Time!
Peck At Home — Migratory Birdspotting
Peck At Home — Outdoor Activity Rocks!
Earth Day Online
Celebrate Earth Day At Home
Earth Day – Recycling Tips from Kane County
Earth Day – At Home Recycling tips

Community Resources

City of Geneva
Geneva Park District Trail Map
Kane County Health Department
Illinois Department of Public Health
Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Fox Valley Special Recreation Association General Info
Fox Valley Special Recreation Virtual Program Options
Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Geneva Public Library
You Tube Video – Hand Washing Facts
You Tube Video – Teaching Children about Hand Washing

Virtual Field Trips

Access to Mars
Chicago Museums Virtual Tours
Art Institute Chicago – Visit Virtually
Brookfield Zoo Brings the Zoo to You
DuPage Children’s Museum Activities
Experience the Field Museum at Home
Farm Food 360
Geneva History Museum Virtual Tour
Museum of Contemporary Art Online
Museum of Science and Industry Science-At-Home
Shedd Aquarium Virtual Tours
National Parks Virtual Tours
San Diego Zoo Live Cams
Monterey Bay Aquarium Live Cams

The Geneva Park District cannot endorse, approve, or guarantee information, products, services, or recommendations provided by third-party websites. Since we may not always know when information on a linked site changes, the Park District is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any third-party website.