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32 | May 16, 2019 | 22nd century media Summer Fun Guide 22ndCenturyMedia.com Children learn positive, fun skills at Kids Can Do Kids Can Do, Inc is a children’s therapy center in Mokena. Within the past year, it has celebrated its 30th anniversary, as well as a transition to new ownership. The new owners of Kids Can Do are Erica Kluck, Marijo Kleinfelder, Angie Andrus and Marcy Munger, all of whom have been working as full-time therapists at Kids Can Do for a combined total of more than 70 years. Kids Can Do offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy for infants, children and young adults. It provides individual therapy, as well as various groups, camps and special classes throughout the year. Pediatric physical therapy helps children improve motor development and function, strength and endurance, posture, balance, independence, and participation, as well as help families ease challenges with daily care giving. Pediatric occupational therapists help children gain the skills they need for independence in play, learning, motor skill development, self-care, and socialization in their home, school, and community environments. Speech therapy helps children improve verbal and nonverbal communication skills. Speech therapy may focus on speech production, understanding and expressing language, social skills, executive function deficits, and feeding or swallowing. Kids Can Do is also known for providing excellent feeding therapy. Feeding therapy can be done in individual sessions, as well as in a group setting. Exploring new foods with peers is a great way to expand the variety of foods in the diet of a picky eater. Kids Can Do’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and their families through an interdisciplinary approach that blends the art and science of therapy. Families who come to Kids Can Do will find a beautiful facility with a staff of 20 highly-trained therapists who are dedicated to doing the most they can to help children overcome both big and small obstacles. Kids Can Do strives to be a place where all children can have fun and feel supported. The goal is for children to make progress and succeed in life while feeling like they come to Kids Can Do to play and have fun with friends. One parent, Tracy Vidovic, put it this way: “The staff at Kids Can Do treat your child like their own. They go above and beyond to make sure every success is celebrated, every concern is addressed and every family is involved in their child’s journey. They have become family to us and I can’t imagine taking my child anywhere else. I asked Mason if he would tell other kids to go to Kids Can Do and he said, ‘Yes.’ When I asked him why, he said, ‘Because they’re my best friends.’” Are you looking for a specialized group to help your child develop skills this summer? Kids Can Do offers a variety of summer camps for a wide range of ages and interests. Children do not need to be a current client of Kids Can Do, and siblings and friends can also enroll in camps. The 2019 summer programs start the week of June 10. One of the most popular programs is Ninja Warriors Camp. Children who attend have a lot of fun with friends building strength and coordination while tackling challenging obstacle courses. If you think your child may benefit from therapy, Kids Can Do offers free screenings to assess the need for a full therapy evaluation. Visit kidscan do.org or call (708) 478-5400 to schedule a tour, set up an appointment, or receive more information. Submitted by Kids Can Do, 19100 Crescent Drive Suite 101 in Mokena. For more information, call (708) 478-5400, or visit kidscando.org. Tinley Junction Miniature Golf offers family fun Tinley Junction Miniature Golf and Batting cages is summer fun time for everyone. The Junction features a garden-themed 18-hole miniature golf course that includes a working model railroad. There are five professional batting cages available for both baseball and softball players. A concession stand is open for refreshing snacks and treats. Owned and operated by the Tinley Park- Park District, Tinley Junction is located at McCarthy Park, home of the Park District’s annual Fourth of July Extravaganza. McCarthy Park is located at 16801 S. 80th Ave. in Tinley Park. Hours of operation vary throughout the season, so check the website at tinleyparkdistrict.org, or Facebook at TinleyJunctionFUN, for details. Remember that every Thursday is price “roll back,” so everyone plays a round of miniature golf for only $3.75 each. Could your child use a new set of wheels? Tinley Junction and Bettenhausen Automotive Group will raffle ten bikes — five girls’ and five boys’ — this summer. Children ages 10 and under who play a paid round of golf this season can enter a monthly raffle to win a bicycle. Each round of miniature golf played is another opportunity to enter that month’s raffle. If baseball or softball is more of your thing, Tinley Junction has five professional batting cages, available in slow-, medium- and fastpitch hardball, and slow- and fast-pitch softball. Cages are also available for one hour or 30 minute rentals. A party at the Tinley Junction is easy for parents and kids have a blast. There are packages for every budget. Prices range from $3.75 per person for golf only, to $9.75 per person for a round of golf, 15 rounds in the batting cages, pizza, drinks, ice cream and popcorn. Book a party or group outing by calling (708) 342-4202. Check out all of the special events going on at Tinley Junction throughout the summer at tinleyparkdistrict.org. During the Park District’s annual Fourth of July community celebration, Tinley Junction is open. Be sure to stop by for a round of golf and enjoy live music, children’s crafts, games, inflatables, and food and beverages. End the celebration with the south suburbs “Best Fireworks Show.” Any day is the perfect day to come to Tinley Junction Miniature Golf and Batting Cages. Whether it has been a few years since you’ve played miniature golf or stepped into a batting cage, every visit to Tinley Junction offers affordable fun for the whole family. Submitted by Tinley Park-Park District, 8125 W. 171 St. in Tinley Park. For more information, call (708) 342-4200, or visit tinleypark district.org. More than shrimp at Just Shrimp When Just Shrimp opened its doors in late 2014, few people in the Tinley Park area knew of or had ever tried a lobster roll or fried lobster. With that being said, one would say that Just Shrimp’s menu goes beyond “just shrimp.” “Our menu has expanded quite a bit since we first opened,” said Christina Mihalos. “Due to such positive feedback, items that were featured as specials — such as the gator, lobster, and tilapia — were later added to our menu permanently. As time went on, we saw that customers were looking for healthier alternatives, as well, so we added a few other options to fulfil their wants.” Menu items that satisfy customers looking for a non-fried option include a grilled shrimp skewer and fresh broiled salmon. Both items are served with mixed vegetables and a baked potato, as opposed to the traditional sides of fries and coleslaw. Just Shrimp’s menu includes jumbo wild caught shrimp, different fish dinners, such as fish n chips, lake perch, catfish, tilapia, and a variety of fish sandwiches and po’ boys. It has an array of different sides, as well as its daily lobster bisque soup. It has been just about four years since Mihalos convinced her family to turn their Chicken Wild restaurant around to what is now: Just Shrimp. “By experimenting a little first, we added different fried shrimp and fish items to our previous restaurant. Due to the high demand, I was able to see that this concept might just work since there was nothing like us nearby,” Mihalos said. “It was then, together with my dad, that we decided to switch the whole concept to Just Shrimp.” Mihalos is a fourth-generation restaurateur, and growing up and around the restaurant industry has helped her greatly along the way. “Although there are many challenges I face being a young female restaurateur, having my dad by my side along the way does help tremendously,” she said. Submitted by Just Shrimp, 15940 Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park. For more information, call (708) 444-2770, or visit justshrimpres taurant.com.
22ndCenturyMedia.com Summer Fun Guide 22nd century media | May 16, 2019 | 33 Make music, new friends with Lincoln- Way Youth Strings Summer Camp Join Lincoln-Way Youth Strings. Once school orchestra is over for the year, what are you to do? The Lincoln-Way Youth Strings Summer Camp has two weeks of musical fun taking place at Lincoln- Way East High School from June 17-27. Every year LWYS offers a summer strings camp, culminating in an outdoor summer concert in Frankfort. The camp serves all current violin, viola, cello and string bass students with at least six months playing experience through those advanced middle school students who wish to audition for the Illinois Music Educators Association District Junior High Festival. The LWYS orchestra program is continuing a nearly two-decade tradition, with four orchestras and more than 100 young string musicians from the southwest suburbs coming together to learn and create music. In the fall every year, new beginning students can join, with no prior experience required. Students receive large group and small group instruction and put on four fabulous concerts each year. Guest artists are brought in to perform with the students, private teachers run clinics throughout the year, and students continue to learn technique and literature that will prepare them for any high school symphony orchestra. The top-level Chamber Orchestra performs at multiple community events each year, including village events, high school events and weddings. Each year students enjoy the winter break and end of the year parties, participate in solo and ensemble contests and audition for the ILMEA District Festival. Our fall registration for our 2019-20 season will be Sept. 7 at Lincoln- Way East High School. This includes those who have never picked-up an instrument before. To join us this summer, or if you are interested in being on our email list for the fall, please contact the director Michelle Freeland at youthstrings@lw210.org. Summer registration and additional program information is available online at lwyouthstrings.com. Submitted by Lincoln-Way Youth Strings, 21200 S. La- Grange Road Suite 1219 in Frankfort. For more information, call (815) 464-4297, or visit lwyouthstrings.com. 2019 Summer Reading Program: It’s Showtime at Your Library Mokena Community Public Library District launches It’s Showtime at Your Library summer reading program on June 7. During the next two months, the library will host a range of free activities for children, teens and adults to encourage and support a love of reading. Participants can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. “We’ve planned a wonderful program for kids to make the library a great place to read, learn, and discover what’s available for their enjoyment,” said Executive Director Cathy Palmer. Themed events include an all ages magic show, Movie under the Stars and Dinosaur Sensory Story Time. Fun gift baskets, gift cards and movie tickets are just a few of the prizes that will be awarded to the lucky winners of our Summer Reading Program There’s also a serious side to summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer reading loss. “Studies also indicate students who read recreationally outperformed those who don’t,” said Assistant Director Luke Surdel. “Students read more when they can choose materials based on their own interests. Our libraries are committed to supporting lifelong learning and educational enrichment for all families.” Registration continues throughout the Summer Read Program. To learn more about the summer reading adventure at the library, call (708) 479-9663 or check out the library’s website mokenalibrary. org. Submitted by Mokena Community Public Library District, 11327 195th St. in Mokena. For more information, call (708) 479-9663, or visit mokenalibrary.org.
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