Graphic Novels for Young Kids (Chicago Park District)
Jul
1
to Jul 2

Graphic Novels for Young Kids (Chicago Park District)

Graphic novels have become a beloved part of school literature—and for good reason! They boost literacy, spark a love of reading, and offer a vibrant, visual way for children to express emotions and ideas.

This summer, Rooster & Hen Resources is excited to partner with the Chicago Park District to bring the magic of graphic novels to Day Camp at Holstein Park! With our deep passion for storytelling and art-making, this creative collaboration is a natural fit—and we can't wait to share it with the campers.

Designed especially for our youngest campers (grades K–2), this activity uses simple structures and visual prompts to guide kids in creating their own graphic stories. Each child will go home with a short, personalized graphic novel they can continue to build on—sharing their thoughts, dreams, and everyday adventures in a fun, expressive format.

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Graphic Novels for Elementary Kids (Chicago Park District)
Jul
15
to Jul 16

Graphic Novels for Elementary Kids (Chicago Park District)

Graphic novels have become a beloved part of school literature—and for good reason! They boost literacy, spark a love of reading, and offer a vibrant, visual way for children to express emotions and ideas.

This summer, Rooster & Hen Resources is excited to partner with the Chicago Park District to bring the magic of graphic novels to Day Camp at Holstein Park! With our deep passion for storytelling and art-making, this creative collaboration is a natural fit—and we can't wait to share it with the campers.

Designed especially for our elementary campers (grades 3–5), this graphic novel activity brings back the charm of old-school comic books—short, fun, and full of personality! With bold frames, colorful dialogue, and plenty of pop, each camper will create a vintage-inspired graphic novel they can keep adding to. It’s a playful way for kids to share their thoughts, dreams, and everyday adventures in a bold format.

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Graphic Novels for Jr. High Kids (Chicago Park District)
Jul
22
to Jul 23

Graphic Novels for Jr. High Kids (Chicago Park District)

Graphic novels have become a beloved part of school literature—and for good reason! They boost literacy, spark a love of reading, and offer a vibrant, visual way for children to express emotions and ideas.

This summer, Rooster & Hen Resources is excited to partner with the Chicago Park District to bring the magic of graphic novels to Day Camp at Holstein Park! With our deep passion for storytelling and art-making, this creative collaboration is a natural fit—and we can't wait to share it with the campers.

Designed especially for our older campers (grades 6 and up), this graphic novel activity is all about personalization and creative freedom. Campers will design unique character profiles, choose from a variety of layout styles, and bring it all together in their own bound graphic novel. It’s a standout way to showcase their imagination—and swap stories with friends for even more inspiration all summer long!

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Creativity Camp and Focus Group
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Creativity Camp and Focus Group

Summer is an opportune time for fun in the sun and longer projects to return to over and over again.

Creativity Camp is holding space for just that–art invitations that beckon young minds to think, explore, and make. For many youth, school can often have a variety of ways of showing your work and proving you learned something. With school out, summer opens to just imagine and express– no grades, no rubrics, no metrics. The only things we consistently request are: respect, kindness, and safety. This summer’s campers have in store different mediums to experiment and experience process art all on their own terms. From fiber arts and printmaking to inventions and problem-solving, campers tap into both their curiosity and creativity. We provide the materials and inspiration while they bring their own voice and style. 

We are also creating art kits and creative resources to bolster our library of offerings and who better to ask than kids themselves! So as kids try new things, we track their feedback so we can make SEL products that make a difference!


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Block Party Open Studio
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00

Block Party Open Studio

  • 2620 West Fletcher Street Chicago, IL, 60618 United States (map)
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The Alley, Chicago’s legendary punk and alternative hub, is celebrating its 49th anniversary with a massive block party. Founded in 1976, The Alley has become a Midwest landmark for underground style and self-expression. The event will feature live music headlined by The Tragedies, a hearse car show, an alternative fashion runway, local artist showcases, and a marketplace of independent makers.

Rooster & Hen Resources will be featured at The Alley’s 49th anniversary block party with a vibrant gallery of art and an engaging interactive art activity.

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NACG (National Alliance for Children's Grief) Symposium
Jun
5
10:20 AM10:20

NACG (National Alliance for Children's Grief) Symposium

The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) Symposium is the longest-running and most comprehensive childhood bereavement event in the U.S., attracting over 500 grief support professionals and volunteers annually from around the world. The symposium features the latest research, clinical developments, and best practices for supporting grieving children and teens, as well as opportunities for networking and professional development through workshops and presentations on a wide range of topics related to children’s grief and program management.

Presentation: "From Page to Purpose: How Creating a Book Helps Children Make Meaning and Find Voice"

Rooster & Hen Resources will introduce an inspiring bookmaking process to support grieving children. In the session, participants will be guided through creative storytelling techniques—such as story arcs, storyboarding, character development, and writing epilogues—that help children express and process their grief journey by crafting their own books. Attendees will also learn how to adapt this process for their own grief support programs.

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Umbrella Arts Festival
May
31
12:00 PM12:00

Umbrella Arts Festival

The Umbrella Arts Festival is a celebration of Asian American history, culture, and art. The festival uses the umbrella as a symbol of the Asian American diaspora, representing the diversity of ethnicities from over 40 Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Island countries worldwide. It embraces the many intersections of identities within these communities. The event features a wide range of artistic expressions including music, dance, food and visual arts. The festival is free and for all ages!

Rooster & Hen Resources will be at the art-making section, using art as a way to share story and express our emotions in a creative way.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone! Click on this link to reserve your free spot!

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YEA! Festival (Young Evanston Artists)
May
17
10:00 AM10:00

YEA! Festival (Young Evanston Artists)

YEA! Fest, presented by Open Studio Project, is an annual community arts event showcasing the creativity of young artists from Evanston’s public, private, and parochial schools. The festival features a dynamic student art exhibition, hands-on art-making activities, live music, and food trucks.

Rooster & Hen Resources are long time friends with Open Studio Project, sharing a similar vision in using art as a process toward wellness and wellbeing.

At the YEA! Festival, we are happy to support the creative passions of the youth in the community and lend a hand to assist at the art stations! Catch us helping facilitate and encourage some fun as we all make and create together!

Click this link to learn more!

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