Discovery Club

Participation in Discovery Club programs are FREE or discounted thanks in part to the Geneseo Foundation & Geneseo Park District Foundation

The Next Stop 23401

The Geneseo Park District Next Stop program offers a diverse range of daily themes, ensuring your child experiences a variety of activities that are both fun and educational. From sports and crafts to board games, mini-golf, and movie nights, every day is an opportunity for exploration and discovery! Explore more. Learn more. Be more. **Please note that no transportation will be provided. However, if participants have Park District activities at the Geneseo Community Center or Athletic Field, our staff will walk them to and from these activities.

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The Next Stop (K-5th)
Community Center
3:30-6:00pm
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The Next Stop (K-5th)
Community Center
3:30-6:00pm

MS Mario Kart Tournament 23414

Get ready to put the pedal to the metal in the ultimate Mario Kart Tournament designed just for middle schoolers! Whether you’re a seasoned racer or just learning to drift, this high-energy competition is the perfect chance to showcase your skills, challenge your friends, and race your way to victory. Players will battle it out in exciting head-to-head races, dodging banana peels, launching shells, and speeding through iconic tracks. There will be multiple rounds, leading up to a thrilling grand finale, where the top racers will compete for prizes, bragging rights, and the coveted championship title! Register by November 21st.

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Middle School Mario Kart Tournament
Aquatic Center
10:00-2:00pm

The Next Stop 33401

The Geneseo Park District Next Stop program offers a diverse range of daily themes, ensuring your child experiences a variety of activities that are both fun and educational. From sports and crafts to board games, mini-golf, and movie nights, every day is an opportunity for exploration and discovery! Explore more. Learn more. Be more. **Please note that no transportation will be provided. However, if participants have Park District activities at the Geneseo Community Center or Athletic Field, our staff will walk them to and from these activities.

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The Next Stop
Community Center
3:15-5:30pm
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The Next Stop
Community Center
3:15-5:30pm
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The Next Stop
Community Center
3:15-5:30pm

Junior Architect 33410

Calling all young builders and creative minds! Jr. Architects is the perfect place to design, construct, and bring your ideas to life using provided LEGO® bricks. Each week, participants will take on a new challenge, building everything from towering skyscrapers to imaginative creations.

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Junior Architect
Community Center
1:00-1:45pm

Spy Academy 33412

Step into the world of secret agents! Kids will sharpen their detective skills as they solve puzzles, find hidden clues, and complete exciting missions. Along the way, they will learn teamwork, problem-solving, and observation skills and even meet a real Police Detective to hear what it’s like to solve real cases! Presentation by: Special Agent Nick Rubino Division of Criminal Investigation - Major Crimes Illinois State Police

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Spy Academy
Community Center
4:00-5:00pm

S.T.E.M. Explorers 33411

Unleash your curiosity and dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! In STEM Explorers, kids will engage in hands-on activities and exciting experiments designed to spark their creativity and problem-solving skills. From building projects to exploring science, each class offers a fun and interactive way to learn about the amazing world of STEM. Perfect for young minds eager to explore and discover! Week one- Science Week 2- Engineering Week 3 - Technology

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S.T.E.M. Explorers K-2
Community Center
1:00-1:45pm
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S.T.E.M. Explorers 3rd-5th
Community Center
2:00-2:45pm

Hitmaker's Workshop 33413

Join us for a 2-hour interactive session where you'll collaborate with fellow participants to create an original song from scratch, guided by local producer Jose Urquiza. You'll experience firsthand how ideas come together to form melodies, lyrics, and song structure. Play the bass, drums, guitar, synth, piano, or even try singing! Jose, who has worked with artists and songs that have achieved over 110 million streams, will offer expert insight into the creative process. Open to all skill levels—no experience required! FREE for Members.

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Hitmaker's Workshop (4th - 5th)
Community Center
4:00-6:00pm
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Hitmaker's Workshop (6th - 7th)
Community Center
6:00-8:00pm

MS Shootout 33415

Get ready for an action-packed evening of fun and friendly competition at the Middle School All-Star Shootout. This is your opportunity to explore different games and compete for a chance to win a prize. Games will include 5-on-5, Knockout and a 3-point contest. Whether you're a seasoned player or just looking to have fun, this event is open to everyone.  Food and beverages will be provided to all participants.

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MS Shootout
Community Center
6:00-9:00pm

MS Field Trip 33414

Get ready to bounce, flip, and fly, because we’re taking a break from books and heading to Elevate Trampoline Park for the ultimate field trip adventure! Whether you're a high-flying daredevil or just in it for the foam pit belly flops, Elevate has something for everyone. Transportation and entrance fee are included. Participants will depart from and return to the Geneseo Community Center.

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MS Field Trip
Community Center
12:00-3:00pm

Zoo2U 33418

The Niabi Zoo education outreach programs allow participants to learn about animals, their habitats, diet, adaptations and conservation. These curriculum based programs are presented by professional educators in a fun, educational way at this live in-person event (No live animals present). Adults can participate with their child at no additional charge.

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Zoo2U
Aquatic Center
1:00-1:45pm

The Next Stop 43401

The Geneseo Park District Next Stop program offers a diverse range of daily themes, ensuring your child experiences a variety of activities that are both fun and educational. From sports and crafts to board games, mini-golf, and movie nights, every day is an opportunity for exploration and discovery! Explore more. Learn more. Be more. **Please note that no transportation will be provided. However, if participants have Park District activities at the Geneseo Community Center or Athletic Field, our staff will walk them to and from these activities.

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The Next Stop
Community Center
3:15-5:30pm
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The Next Stop
Community Center
3:15-5:30pm

Middle School Madden Tournament 43414

Are you ready to prove your skills and rise to the top of the Madden world? Join us for an exciting, action-packed, single elimination Middle School PS5 Madden Tournament. Up to 16 teams will battle it out for the ultimate title! Games will be set on a timer so we can ensure all games can be played in one day. Lunch & snacks will be provided. Must register by April 1, 2026.

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Middle School Madden Tournament
Community Center
10:00-2:00pm