Building Strength in the Struggle

Attention incoming High School Freshman and Sophomore! Have you ever wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the of your emotions, stress triggers, and learn how to cope? Join us for a 90-minute training session that will totally transform your perspective! Our expert facilitators will guide you through identifying emotions, managing stress, and building strength. This is an unmissable opportunity to make a difference in your life.

Fee:

$10 per session

Dates & Times:

July 29th – 1:00 – 2:30 PM

(Girls Group)

August 5th from 1:00 -2:30 PM

(Boys Group)

Age Group:

Incoming High School Freshman & Sophomore

Contact:

To sign up contact: Emma Schaul

Email: eschaul@thecommunityhouse.org

Phone: 630-323-7500 ext: 230

LyArts Summer Camp 2024

Looking to swap screen time for some creative fun this summer?

Looking for a screen time alternative this summer? Join us at our Kids Open Art Studio where we’ll be creating art with a different set of materials every day. Follow along with the project of the day or get creative and make your own masterpiece. Students, don’t forget to bring oversized t-shirts to protect your clothes – things are bound to get messy!

Plus, kids can get their creative juices flowing this summer with a quiet drawing hour every morning! They can free draw or join in on a fun exercise. Enroll in both Drawing Hour and Kids Open Art Studio to get a special discounted rate!

Supplies and nut-free snacks included.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

 

Days of Giving May 15-17

At The Community House, we are proud to provide services that give individuals, children, and families a place to strengthen their spirit, mind, and body through a variety of programs like Jodie Harrison Basketball, Flag Football, Music Together – Tiny Toes, Summer Camp, Fortnightly, Active Adults and LyArts.

MAKE A DONATION TODAY.

With over 200,000 individuals visiting our building last year and 30,000 who made The Community House their home away from home, our vibrant community welcomes
everyone to play, engage and learn together.

As a privately funded, non-profit organization that does not rely on your tax dollars, your sign-up fees and the generous contributions of our donors keep our doors open. Please support us by joining our Days of Giving on May 15-17. Every donation helps make a positive impact on our community. Thank you for your support.

2024 Jodie Harrison Basketball Champions

  1. 4th grade girls Champions: Atlanta Dream
  • Coaches: Matt Abramson and Kristi Gillespie-Brown
  • Players: Rosie Abramson, Juliet Brown, Evelyn Casper, Mackenzie Decker, Mila Feeney, Ada Haut, Anika Kumar, Aubrey Kunitz, Milly O’Hara, and Madeline Wenzel
  1. 4th grade boys Champions: Brooklyn Nets 
  • Coaches: Will Danford, Alex Shire, and John Yeager
  • Players: Andrew Bird, Noah Coburn, Hugh Danford, Luke Gray, Raj Hennessey, Isaac Hummer, Owen Kirchoff, Morgan Shire, Brody Sobieraj, and John Yeager
  1. 5th/6th grade girls Champions: Phoenix Mercury
  • Coaches: Eric Pfanenstiel, Ryan Petty, and Henry Gomez
  • Players: Maeve Carter, Kennedy Cordes, Campbell Erway, Annie Franklin, Dina Gomez, Elise Alsman, Krista Kocoras, Brooke Petty, Olivia Pfanenstiel, Caitlyn Tazic, and Jackie Word
  1. 5th/6th grade boys Champions: Denver Nuggets
  • Coaches: Justin Dygert, Mike Hallberg, and Mike Jazak
  • Players: Cooper Conboy, Shaan Dalal, Andrew Dygert, Hudson Fang, Elliott Hallberg, Luke Jazak, Devontay King, Marcello Salamone, Henry Willard, and Jayaram Yalamanchi
  1. 7th/8th grade boys Champions: Milwaukee Bucks
  • Coaches: Brian Spears, Brian Sexton, and Jeff Kral
  • Players: John Bukovac, Liam Cranmer, Daman, DuBose, Rohan Jashnani, Jackson Kral, Will Luther, Wyatt Powell, Liam Sexton, Ethan Smith, and Peyton Spears
  1. 7th/8th grade girls Champions: Chicago Sky
  • Coaches: Jamie Griffin, Bill Kenton, and Umang Patel
  • Players: Lily Bradley, Danielle Cijunelis, Tala Dola, Neilla Doyle, Greta Griffin, Halabi Alia, Lily Holzwart, Liija Kenton, and Asha Patel

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Grab your sneakers and bring your 3 vs. 3 team to compete for the championship on over 15 outdoor courts! With more than 70 teams last year, this is the ultimate hoops showdown.

Each year over 3,000 kids from surrounding communities participate in over 300 youth programs at The Community House. The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is a fundraising event that encourages athletes from throughout DuPage County and beyond to play like champions on over 15 outdoor and indoor courts, raising critical resources for athletic recreation services at The Community House.

Participation in this event allows us to continue providing the highest quality educational, enrichment and community building athletic programs.

THE DETAILS

DATE: Saturday, August 17, 2024 Rain date: Sunday, August 18, 2024

TIME: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (or the end of the final championship game)

LOCATION: The Community House – 415 W. Eighth Street Hinsdale, Illinois 60521

FEES: Early bird registration (before 8/1) $205, After $230

*NEW THIS YEAR: 3rd grade age bracket has been added.

Click the link below to register your teams! 

3rd Grade Boys 

3rd Grade Girls

4th Grade Boys

4th Grade Girls

5th Grade Boys

5th Grade Girls

6th Grade Boys 

6th Grade Girls 

7th Grade Boys

7th Grade Girls

8th Grade Boys 

8th Grade Girls

Fresh/Soph Boys

Fresh/Soph Girls

Men’s 35 + 

Open Men’s

Open Women’s

 

 

 

 

LyArts Gallery Faculty Art Exhibit

The stunning artwork of our community’s very own educators is currently on display in the LyArts Gallery. Educators and staff from Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale South High School, Clarendon Hills Middle School, Vine Academy, and LyARTS are featured, including:

Hinsdale Central High School 

  • Hannah Kabat
  • Evan Haase
  • Aleksandra Zdun

Hinsdale South High School 

  • Alison Sunseri

Clarendon Hills Middle School

  • Michael Bale

Vine Academy 

  • Jacki Lane

LyARTS

  • Stephanie FLW
  • Molly Haworth
  • Pam Kalafut
  • Phyllis Kozlowski
  • David Marcet
  • Jimmy McDermott
  • Gabrielle Tufano

 

We’re hiring!

Are you looking for a job that will make you feel good and positively impact your community?

We are seeking dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to our incredible mission! We offer excellent benefits and a fantastic team atmosphere.

We are currently hiring for Customer Support-Front Desk, Arts Studio Assistant and more.

 

Watercolor and Acrylic Painting

Paint your way into the spring season in our LyArts Watercolor and Acrylic painting classes.

Watercolor Painting

The translucent layering of watercolor paint creates stunning works of luminescent art. Learn or improve your skills in our LyArts studio this season and by next season you’ll be framing your work for the mantle.

Click here to sign up. 

Acrylic Painting

Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Mark Rothko and Ellsworth Kelly are a few of the greats to use acrylic paints as their medium, creating works of art that have maintained their popularity and worth for decades. This class will provide an introduction to the technical and expressive possibilities of working with Acrylic paints. The course will build a foundation in color mixing and the application of a variety of techniques applied to a variety of subject matter.

Click here to sign up. 

Spring Pickleball Sale!

LEARN PICKLEBALL FOR LESS!

Don’t miss our spring sales event through April 24! Two session lessons are $15 off.

Learn or Improve your Pickleball Game! In two 90 minute lessons we will review basic rules, strokes, scoring and strategy in a friendly small group setting. Join us and become a part of the “fastest growing sport in America”! Class is Limited to 8 players.
 
Please bring your own paddle.
 
  • Class Days: Monday & Thursday
  • Time: 10:30 – 12:00 PM
  • Details: 2 – 90 minute classes per session

The sale only applies to the following dates: 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24.

Click the dates below to sign up:

March 27

April 3

April 10

April 17

April 24

*You must attend the lessons you register for; re-scheduling is not permitted and lessons are non-refundable.