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The Chicago Park District invites teens from across the city to one of their three teen opportunity fairs. Come meet representatives from organizations around Chicago who offer information for teens about recreation, educational opportunities and job readiness. Teen Opportunity Fairs take place on the following dates:

Saturday, Jan. 27 at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.

Saturday, Feb. 3 at Kennedy King College, 740 W. 63rd St.

Saturday, Feb. 10 at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave.

For More information or to register, please click here.

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Join a Teen Leadership Council!

Help make important decisions on Park District teen events

Want to get more involved in Chicago Park District teen events? Looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership and communication skills?

Our Teens in the Park Teen Leadership Councils give YOU the chance to help us plan big annual events like TIP Fest, Use Your Words, Teen Opportunity Fairs, Night Out in the Parks and more! When you join a Teen Leadership Council, you’ll meet guest speakers and influencers who can connect you with mentorship opportunities and help you prepare for jobs or college. It’s also a way to have your say in what you want to see and do at your local park.

All teens (ages 13-17) enrolled in Chicago Park District programming are eligible to serve on Teen Leadership Councils. Ask your park instructor for more info, and stay tuned -- we’ll be selecting teens to serve on a new citywide leadership council in 2018!

Registration is now open for our winter programming. Click here for all Winter 2018 season teen programs.

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Meet Amaya...

A Teen Opportunity success story!

This is Amaya Fabela (amayafabela on IG), she’s a 17 year old student at UIC College Prep. Last year Amaya attended the Chicago Park District’s Central Region Teen Opportunity Fair where she got the chance to speak with representatives of the United Center. Now, Amaya is working at the United Center as a Guest Service Representative. We asked Amaya a few questions about her experience with the Teen Opportunity Fair and her advice to other Chicago teens looking for opportunities around the city. Check it out below.

Q. Was there a specific company or organization you were excited to talk to?

A. In general, I was excited for the amount of job opportunities that I knew would be available, also for the colleges that would be there.

Q. What interests you about working at the United Center?

A.  Working with public relations and experiencing on the job training.

Q. How might this position help your future plans?

A. This job has made me open up to more because I have to work with others.

Q.Would you recommend others attend Teen Opportunity Fairs?  

A. Of course, this holds something for every person no matter their background.

Q.  What advice would you give to the teens planning or considering going to a Teen Opportunity Fair? 

A. I would say to go to the fair because it is such a great experience. You will gain so much new knowledge and opportunities.

Q.  What do you wish you’d known before attending the fair? 

A. I wish that I was prepared to have more resumes ready because of the amount of jobs there.

Q. Anything else you would like to add that might be helpful for organizers or attendees of the fair?

A. I think that there should more advertisement for this great event because it helps a lot of people

The Chicago Park District Teen Opportunity Fairs take place later this winter. We will be making a separate post on dates, times and locations of these fair’s, so stay tuned!

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Get To Know The Artists!

TIPFest 2017 is right around the corner. Before you head out to the festival we want to give you a chance to get to know some of the young artists performing this year. Read about them below, follow them on social media and come out Saturday, September 23 to the Petrillo Music Shell for #TIPFest!

Shuba

Actual Name: Shuba Vedula

Twitter: @shubamusic

Instagram: @shubamusic 

Group Members: Nick Pappas, Chassion Rice and Aidan Landauer

What neighborhood do you represent? Hyde Park

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should be excited about these events because music should be as accessible as possible. Seeing artists perform is a chance for teenagers to get inspired to get involved with creative activities and opportunities that are becoming increasingly available in the Chicago youth scene. Being inspired from such a young age will allow teens to start making new friends who share the same interests as them, discovering their creative potential, and improving their artistic projects.

What sets you apart from other artists?

As one of the only emerging Indian American music artists in Chicago, my ethnicity plays a major role not only in the kind of music I create, which draws a lot on worldly sounds infused in Pop/Hip Hop beats, but also the message I hope to send to women and young artists as a whole. I have been fortunate enough to attend a respected university, interact with young adults every day, and be part of many communities that inspire the experiences I have as a growing artist. Although I enjoy writing songs about love and heartbreak, I mostly sing about the kinds of issues that people think about every day, but don't necessarily express out loud or hear about in most other music. For example, a lot of my friends and youth I interact with in Chicago community organizations talk about how they worry about their future or how they feel about growing up, not just about how they like partying and going out.  My music and artistry focuses on these sorts of issues and how people can unite in their general insecurities about life and not feel ashamed about them.

Ty Won

Actual Name: Ty Weathersby Group Members: Carmani Edwards, Jamiah Rogers, Raamen Berry, Ty Weathersby and Jeremy Warren  What neighborhood do you represent? Chatam

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

The biggest challenge I’ve overcome is one that I am continuing to overcome, and that is discouragement, disappointment and not giving up on my dreams. Being a starving artist and an aspiring entertainer is a very tough road in which challenges are expected but still not easy to overcome. I audition and submit for many opportunities, some are successful and others are not. However, keeping a positive mindset and faith is how I am able to overcome this challenge. The music and entertainment industry is my passion.  I will not give up.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should be excited to come to this event to enjoy great music and entertainment in a positive and safe environment. I want teens to come to this event to be inspired to follow their hearts' desire to do whatever it is that they are passionate about.

What sets you apart from other artists?

What sets me apart from other artists is my unique sound. I have the ability to rap,sing and dance which is a rare talent for an artist today especially coming from Chicago. I always make sure there is a message in all of my music. I also represent a struggle that is unique because it's rarely discussed but still resonates with people. The everyday struggles of the average young adult trying to navigate life is who I represent.

Twitter: @PrinceTyWon IG: @Ty_Won Soundcloud

Chai Tulani and The Bomba

Actual Name: Sila Tulani Group Members: Ezekiel Raggs -guitar, Samuel Glover- bass What neighborhood do you represent? Altgeld Gardens

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

The biggest challenge I've overcome was not being able to speak English When I first moved to the U.S and being teased for my heritage. I was never the "cool kid' coming up, but I always knew I was born to do something great.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should be excited for these upcoming events because the artists that are performing there may be local artists now, however, many of us are on our way to being international stars by Serving phenomenal arts to the people to inspire the world. If anyone wishes to feel inspired they will find inspiration at these events.

What sets you apart from other artists?

I embrace my pain through my songs, even the happy ones. My performance and music doesn’t just play for the ears, it plays for the soul.

Twitter: @ChaiTulani IG: chaitulani Soundcloud

J Monet Dancers 

Actual Name: Jazzmin Monet

Members: Jazzmin Monet, Sherrion Jolly, Breanna Anderson, Tiah Jones, Nay'Aisha Edmond, N'Dea Kelly and Peyton Cox

What neighborhood do you represent? Near North, Austin and South Shore

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

The biggest challenge we've overcome is following our passion in spite of the lack of education and respect toward the therapeutic art of dance. Often been told to get a "real job." Some people don't respect art. Dance is more than movement, it's a lifestyle, a story, a gift given to share to heal and revive. Dance is a journey. Any artist can relate and/or aspire to the fact that it's fulfilling to not only share your gift, but to receive compensation for your work. I've been blessed to do both, so I'm a firm believer that following your dream, positioning yourself and knowing your worth is the key to prosper.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should excited, because they not only get to attend these events, but participate and engage with artists that inspire them.

What sets you apart from other artists?

What sets us apart from other artists is our story. I spent some time running from dance, yet it was my first and only job since. I've been coaching and dancing professionally for 7 years. I went choreographing after school, performing in showcases as a child to my first job teaching as a sophomore in high school to starting a team my junior year (that has continued to this day) to earning a leadership scholarship to studying at Columbia College Chicago, and owning a studio for 2 years now (J Monet Studio, Home of Chez Elite Femmes and J Monet Dancers), coaching and performing at events through the city. Dance is life, truly.

Twitter: @Chez_elite

IG: @chez_elite

Taj Mxxoy

Actual Name: Thomas McCoy

What neighborhood do you represent? West Chatam

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

Being Afraid To Grow.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Because Its A Great way for teens all over the city to come together as one body with good people, vibes, and the music. Why not be excited.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

I'm Different. I'm Diverse. But I'm In My Own Lane.

Twitter: @Tajarama IG: @Tajmxxoy17 Soundcloud

NDPNDNT

Actual Name: Daniel Weisberg

Group Members: Daniel Weisberg, Simone Townshend, Damontay Banks, Chris Johnson, Derrick Griffin and Jazmyne Fountain

What neighborhood do you represent? West Side, Austin

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

Confidence and acceptance, the ability to listen, learn and accept criticism

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

It gives an opportunity for kids to ride the new wave of music, spread positivity and stay off the streets.  

What sets you apart from other artists?

I do not curse in my music. All of my music is honest and from the heart. I get into character and act out my words on stage.  I use storytelling, as well as facial expression and unique word pronunciations and adjustments to engage and get people to relate.

Twitter/IG:  @therealndpndnt  

KoStar

Group Members: Jazmine Stubbs, Kourtney Glenn What neighborhood do you represent? North Lawndale

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Because it's a chance to celebrate what is great in Chicago

What sets you apart from other artists? 

Our message is our strongest component. Reminding listeners to be aware of who they are emotionally, spiritually, and mentally. We are healers with our words and melodies.

Twitter/IG: @kostar_journey

Windy Indie

Actual Name: Brenda Gilbert 

What neighborhood do you represent? Austin, North Lawndale 

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

One of the biggest challenge I've had to overcome was being confident with my imprint on hip-hop as a violinist.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

I have an aspiration to bridge the gap between music and education as a tool to introduce all demographics to a wider selection of sound.

Twitter: @Windy_Indie IG: @Windy_Indy Soundcloud

Leximonee

Actual Name: Alexis Barr

What neighborhood do you represent? I represent Chicago as a whole

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should be excited for these upcoming events because no other city has the opportunities and influences that Chicago has. These festivals show local Chicago artists their age and a bit older living outside the box and taking risks with their music. It takes a lot to bear yourself on a stage in front of strangers. On top of that you can meet new people to connect with and just be in a safe friendly environment having fun.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

I'm set apart from other artists because my sound is unique. I make music and I write poetry. I call myself a floetrist because the isn't a box I can be put into I'm a musician, a poet, a singer, a rapper. I'm a Floetrist.

Twitter/IG: @Leximonee97 Soundcloud

Ridley Victoria 

Actual Name: Ridley Morgan

What neighborhoods do you represent? Rogers Park

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome? 

The biggest challenge I've overcome is adversity regarding my career choice. When I decided to become a professional musician, many people around me didn't understand why I would choose such a grueling and chance-driven field. As time went on, however, and I started to accomplish more and more, people started to understand and support my dream.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

I think teenagers and kids in general are our future, and their opinions and intelligence actually hold a lot of weight in our communities. Events like these are created to hold the city together. In order to do that, we need all ages to be eager and involved. These events are geared toward the well-being of our youth, and it helps the cause immensely when the younger generation is able to get involved.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

What sets me apart from other artists is my versatility, and my drive. There are very few independent artists I know that work as hard as I do to reach desired goals and dreams. I refuse to be put into any artistic box, especially when it comes to genre. I am blessed with the capability of being a musical chameleon and switching it up according to my mood, desired message, or current creative space. My creativity is in constant flow, and I have my image and branding constructed down to a science.

IG/Twitter: @ridleythepoet Soundcloud

K.E.N

Actual Name: Kennedy Pulliam

What neighborhood do you represent? Chatam

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Its a great chance to showcase talent to teens and to have a space where everyone gets along and can just have fun

What sets you apart from other artists?

My energy I give loads of energy and like to make sure the people are involved ...I also like to mix styles I'm easy to listen to for lyrics but I also get it fresh and innovative for the younger generation

Twitter: The_Ken_ IG: The_k.e.n Soundcloud

Viano

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome? 

My biggest challenge is myself and coming to understand who I am outside of what others expect and have told me.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Because it is the music of their generation which is constantly transforming and forgoing genre. This music embraces that it is different and a melting pot of genres that have come before.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

I am an artist that writes music based on a feeling rather than a set goal for lyrics. My songs are more of an uncovering than a new piece. I also take longer than many artist to write a song due to the way in which I get intimate with every aspect of each chord and lyric.

Twitter: @Viano_music IG: @Vianomusic22

The Other Eric

Actual Name: Eric Williams What neighborhood do you represent? Humboldt Park, Austin, Garfield

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome? 

Accepting myself

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

It is a way to experience great new musical talents from Chicago artists while enjoying a positive atmosphere.

What sets you apart from other artists?

My unique arrangement of songs and desire to put the best effort in everything i want out of life, also my ability to play multiple instruments.

Twitter/IG: @Musiconthewall Soundcloud

Jane Weyes 

Actual Name: Monique Ogletree

What neighborhood do you represent? Southside

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome?

The biggest challenge I've overcome is performing in front of others. As a young creative starting out I struggled so much with owning my craft. Through relentless practice and dedication, as I found my voice more I was also able to develop the self-confidence I needed to perform in front of anyone anywhere.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should be excited for these events because it recognizes the next generation of amazingly talented individuals on the rise in our city. These events are fun, safe, and celebrate creativity and the importance of self-expression within our youth. It's also beautiful and pertinent for us, as young people, to come together and support one another because we are the future.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

The biggest thing that sets me apart from other artists is my sound. Today's music enforces a strong emphasis on partying and carefree fun. I seek to incorporate a refreshing sound of new soul and r&b for this generation filled with soothing melodies and harmonies that gives us a taste of our favorite old school jams. Writing music and recording is a healing process and a continuous journey for me and when creating music, I like for my audience to know that they are never alone no matter what they're going through. Music connects us all.

Twitter/IG: @Janeweyes 

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Solo The Dweeb

Actual Name: SoHaan Goss

What neighborhood do you represent? South Side, East Side

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome? 

Stability

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

It not only represents the culture we have been exposed to, but shows what the bright minds of the next generation are capable of. This music although sometimes graphic and simplistic can still be seen as beautiful works of art once decoded correctly (or maybe sometimes it's there when you just wanna turn up). It's our identities and view points of Chicago culture itself.

What sets you apart from other artists? 

My hunger, ferocity, determination, my attitude, my consistency, my work ethic, my energy, my energy, my energy, and my imagination. Above all else, I feel like I'm much more than a rockstar. I set out to be a icon of my millennial generation and I plan to inspire change and love through my music. It's aggressive energy but it's completely positive. No one has the same presentation as me, the same set up let alone the same precense I bring when performing. The way I see it; with this blessing or not the way I see my route it's purely a matter of time.....

Twitter/IG: @solothedweeb

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Shayla Breneé

Actual Name: Shayla Johnson

What neighborhood do you represent? South Side, Hyde Park, Garfield

Describe the biggest challenge you've overcome? 

The biggest challenge I've overcome would have to be battling depression. I went through a period where every month I lost someone close to me for about a year and a half. Dealing with so much death and grief became overwhelming and I started to feel hopeless. But I started writing poetry and for the first time I felt like I had a purpose. My poetry is bigger than me because not only has it saved my life but it's saved others. And knowing that my struggles could help someone else in anyway is the most rewarding feeling there is.

Describe why teens should be excited for these upcoming events?

Teens should be excited for TIP Fest and other upcoming events because they showcase all of the talent and brilliance this city and the people have to offer. Today's artists are the future leaders and change makers of the world. And the events are free so there's no excuse not to go!

What sets you apart from other artists?

What sets me apart is my drive and my purpose. I'm not interested in being rich in a monetary sense. I'm interested in being rich in love and light and making other people's lives rich in the same way. I wanna be that example for little black girls that regardless of your circumstance what is meant for you will always come to pass. Any dream that you have is always within your reach and just because others may not be able to see your vision doesn't mean it's not true or tangible.

Twitter/Instagram: @shaybrenee

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TIP Fest 2017!!!!!

We know you’ve been waiting for this, so here it is.... TIP Fest 2017 is going down Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Petrillo Music Shell in Grant Park!

This year’s TIP Fest will be LIT! We’re bringing you the best young talent from across Chicago including dancers, singers, rappers, bands, and more! Joining our talented young artists will be a big name headliner (stay tuned ;) ) and some special guest speakers.

Headliners!!!!

This year’s headliners are:

Taylor Bennett American hip hop recording artist. He released a free album titled Broad Shoulders featuring artists such as Donnie Trumpet, King Louie, and his older brother Chance the Rapper. He is from the West Chatham neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.

Femdot  Based out of Chicago, 20 year-old Femdot has established himself as a front runner for the next wave of Hip-Hop royalty coming out of the city. Between labs and classes, Femdot still manages to release ground breaking music including his critically acclaimed "The King Dilla EP", which truly displays his versatility as an artist through blending elements of rap, R&B and rock.

Ric Wilson Ric Wilson is a 21-year-old Black Self-proclaimed Artist, Performer and Prison Abolitionist from the South-Side of Chicago. On August 30th, 2016 Ric dropped his EP "Soul Bounce" and following that weekend he performed at Northcoast Music Festival opening for BASSNECTAR on the Main Stage. Ric now continues to travel the city of Chicago and the Country performing and speaking on social issues.

Milo Ferreira was born in Chicago, Illinois to parents under 21 who were high school dropouts. Shortly after his birth, he moved to Saco, Maine, where he would spend most of his early life.Here, at age 12, he was introduced to hip hop through his uncle, who showed him Nas. For high school, Ferreira moved with his father to Kenosha, Wisconsin. He participated in theatre in school and was always working on hip hop out of school. By the time he got to college, Milo had been to 13 different schools.He first began rapping as part of the Kenosha and a Wisconsin hip-hop trio Nom de Rap, which additionally consisted of rappers Nicholas J and AD the Architect. Following high school, he attended St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin for Philosophy, before he dropped out to pursue a music career.

Chynna Rogers Claim to Fame Ms. Rogers is a model and rapper who blends the two worlds with ease. Once signed to Ford Models, she starred in DKNY’s spring 2015 advertising campaign and walked in the brand’s runway show. She has also released several wittily incisive hip-hop singles online, including the viral hits “Selfie” and “Glen Coco,” and performs regularly with ASAP Rocky’s hip-hop collective ASAP Mob.

Tickets

Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for pick-up at the following park locations, until supplies last: 

1.     Jackson Park 2.     Maggie Daley Park 3.     Margate Park 4.     Humboldt Park 5.     Piotrowski Park 6.     Austin Town Hall Park 7.     Union Park 8.     Kosciusko Park 9.     Horner Park 10.   Hamilton Park 11.   Calumet Park 12.   Ping Tom Park

If you’re planning on joining us at this year’s TIPFest, tweet us or use our hashtag #TIPFest and remember to check back for more details on tickets, performers and headliners. See you September 23!

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Annual Teen Push Cart Derby

Teen Leadership Campers from more than 25 different parks throughout the Central Region showed off their creativity and teamwork as they created push karts to race at Humboldt Park! Judges handed out awards for the fastest and most creative karts, and the teens had a blast racing and cheering on their friends from the sides. DJ Mike P was on on the ones and twos, while the teens enjoyed the races, a cookout and a performance from a local marching band.

This year’s theme was “Superheros” and the teens from Commercial Club were inspired by local artists, see if you can spot which ones in the pictures below.

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Check out this awesome drone shot and other photos of our teens celebrating Peace on the Beach last Friday at Burroughs Beach! Everyone had a great time playing games, making friends and participating in creative activities. 

Chicago Park District teen clubs get to do amazing things throughout the year. If you would like to join a teen club check out our fall offerings here 

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Get To Know The Judges

It’s TIP Fest audition season and we want to give you a chance to get to know this year’s teen judges. At every audition date we will have at least one teen judge helping us pick who moves on to the next round of auditions. If you’re planning on auditioning, you might want to scroll through and see which judge will be at your audition location. 

Kenosha Barnes - Gage Park

Meet Kenosha Barnes. She likes Hip Hop and R&B and her favorite artist is Chris Brown. As a judge, Kenosha is looking for performers to exhibit confidence. This is Kenosha’s first time judging and she is looking forward to meeting new talented teens. So if you’re waiting to perform or get there early stop by and say hello!

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May Teen Events

We have two amazing events for teens this month!

Come by Union Park Saturday May 13 and learn how to be a better performing artist! Donda’s House will be hosting an Artist Bootcamp to help prepare young Chicago performers for T.I.P Fest auditions. Learn how to hype the crowd, hold the microphone, use the stage and much more!

Friday, May 19 at Piotrowski Park we’ve got Hip Hop in the Park! Come learn how to breakdance, DJ and beatbox from professionals. Workshops start at 5pm. 

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Sign Up For Arts XIII Summer Program

Sign up today for Arts XIII summer programs! Spend your summer working along side professional artists, experimenting with different methods and mediums of art and collaborating with other young artists in Chicago! Registration is open on the Chicago Park District website

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April TRACE Events

TRACE (Teens Re-imagining Art, Community & Environment) has some great events this April. 

On Thursday, April 13, from 5-7pm at the Whole Foods Market Englewood, TRACE interns will stage a pop-up of their (Re)Defining Us exhibit. For this exhibit TRACE interns wanted to show a different side of Englewood. They went out around the neighborhood and collected stories of residents and photos of the neighborhood.  Come out to the Whole Foods Market in Englewood, enjoy light refreshments and entertainment by Earnest Dawkins Trio and experience the side of Englewood the media doesn’t cover. 

Use Your Words returns on Saturday, April 22 at Hamilton Park. The annual youth empowerment celebration features workshops, discussions, offers resources and entertainment that encourages young people to use their words to create positive change in the world. This year’s host is Phenom (POETREE Chicago) and our keynote speaker is Jahmal COle (My Block, My Hood, My City). The event runs from 10am-3pm and registration for the event is preferred. Check back closer to the date and we will have a link to register for the event.  

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A Wave From It All

Tomorrow, 3/31, at Fosco Park, join us for a night of art, dance, fitness, poetry and a movie! 

The Chicago Park District will lead fitness exercises to get your blood pumping, Elevarte will be there with various art projects to help you access your creative side and Design Dance will be there to help you shake your tail feather. 

Later everyone will jump in the pool and we’ll screen the movie The Shallows. 

This night of art, dance and fun is usually open only for the teens in our teen clubs, but tomorrow night it’s open to all teens 13-18 years old! 

Our teen clubs do awesome events like this throughout the year. If you want to be a part of a teen club in your neighborhood, check out this list of teen clubs for the spring season.

The fun starts at 5pm, for more information visit the Chicago Park District website   . 

Check out some of the photos from this event!

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Arts XIII First Fridays

Join us for Arts XIII first Fridays! Every first Friday in March, April and May we’ll have dinner, music and a variety of different activities to help you express your creativity. Join us March 3, April 7 and May 5 at Clarendon, Piotrowski and Tuley Park from 5pm-7pm.

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Sign Up For TRACE!!

TRACE (Teens Re-imagining Art, Community & Environment) is accepting applications for our spring programming! TRACE is a curatorial apprenticeship run by the Department of Culture, Arts & Nature at Hamilton Park. TRACErs learn to use art and civic engagement to affect positive change in the world. Spring programming runs after school for 10 weeks beginning February 28. Applications must be 14-19 years old and have graduated from 8th grade.For more information, contact Marcus Davis @  Marcus.Davis@chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Click here to apply

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Snowman In The Parks Contest!

Just because the grass is covered in snow, doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun in the parks! The Chicago Park District is hosting a snowman making contest now through February 15, 2017 (at 11:59pm). All you have to do is go to your favorite park, build a snowman, take a picture and tweet it to @TeensinthePark with your parks’ hashtag (#HumboldtPark, #WashingtonPark etc.) and add #SnowmanInTheParks. Snowmen will be judged on creativity, originality and how it celebrates your park.

 To enter, follow these (4) steps:

Pick a Park

Build a Snowman/woman

Take a Picture(s)

Tweet photo(s) to @teensinthepark with #ParkName and #SnowmanInTheParks

 Contest Criteria:

Snowman/woman must be created in a Chicago Park District park. Photo(s) must confirm setting. 

Protip: Take the photo with Snapchat and look for a filter with the park name. If there isn’t one, take the photo showing a notable park feature or sign with the park’s name. Example: If you choose Grant Park, try to get Buckingham Fountain in the photo. 

Snowman must be a minimum of 3 feet tall

Can include apparel

No demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, expressions, etc.

Winner Receives:

(2) Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Fast Passes that includes:

Two pairs of skate rentals

Two tumblers of hot chocolate

Two storage lockers

VIP line access

 Contest Details:

Contest runs through February 15, 2017 (at 11:59pm). Snowmen will be judged on creativity, originality and how it celebrates your park. The winner of the contest will receive two fast passes for the Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon. No purchase is necessary to participate. Chicago Park District employees are ineligible to participate.  

The prize is non-transferable. Parking fees not included. Only one winner will receive the fast pass good for two people. The winner will be announced on Twitter via direct message on February 16, 2017. The winner must pick up the passes at Chicago Park District Administrative offices located at 541 N. Fairbanks Ct., Chicago, IL 60611. Contest winner must be a resident of Chicago.

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Teen Opportunity Fair!!!

Come on out to the Chicago Park District’s Teen Opportunity Fair! Discover opportunities throughout Chicago, including at the Chicago Park District, for teens. Registration is required. Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com and search the program codes below for the date and location you wish to attend. 

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