Teen Programs
CITRA (Community Involvement Through Recreation Activities)
CITRA is a group of high school students who focus on positive community involvement and building leadership skills. CITRA plans events, concerts, trips, teen awareness education, and service projects for other high school students; all to meet the needs of the youth in our community.Events are planned, organized, and driven by youth.
Meetings
Meetings are a fantastic opportunity tomake new friends, learn about volunteer opportunities, plan events and programs, join a CITRA committee, take on leadership roles, and of course have fun!
Never been to a CITRA meeting or event? That’s ok! Check us out anytime and see how you can become involved! Meetings are listed below. Everyone is welcome!
Location
Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515.
Contact Info
Questions? Please email us at CITRA@dgparks.org or call (630) 963-1300.
Click here to check out our photo gallery!
Upcoming Events, Trips and Meetings
Note: Meetings are for High School Students ONLY
Day |
Date |
Time |
Event/Trip |
Location |
Cost (R/NR) |
Pre-registration required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRI |
12/2 |
7:00 PM |
MOVIE NIGHT - ELF |
RECREATION CENTER |
$1 |
NO |
THU |
12/8 |
7:00 - 8:00 PM |
MEETING |
RECREATION CENTER |
FREE |
NO |
TU |
1/10 |
4:00 - 5:30 PM |
MUSIC HISTORY SEMINAR - FOLK |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$15/$23 |
YES |
TU |
1/17 |
4:00 - 5:30 PM |
MUSIC HISTORY SEMINAR - BLUES/ROCK 'N ROLL |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$15/$23 |
YES |
SAT |
1/21 |
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
ACT PRACTICE TEST |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$10/$15 |
YES |
TU |
1/24 |
4:00 - 5:30 PM |
MUSIC HISTORY SEMINAR - BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$15/$23 |
YES |
TU |
1/24 - 2/14 |
5:30 - 6:30 PM |
FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION WRITING |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$58/$16 |
YES |
TU |
1/31 |
4:00 - 5:30 PM |
MUSIC HISTORY SEMINAR - JAZZ/FUNK/HIP HOP |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$15/$23 |
YES |
FRI - SAT |
2/10 - 2/11 |
6:30 PM - 7:30 AM |
OVERNIGHT SKI/SNOWBOARDING TRIP |
CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT* |
$75/$113 ($95/$143 - FOR RENTAL) |
YES |
FRI |
2/24 |
4:30 - 9:00 PM |
SNOWTUBING |
VILLA OLIVIA* |
$30/$45 |
YES |
SAT |
3/3 |
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
ACT PRACTICE TEST |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$10/$15 |
YES |
TU |
3/13 - 4/3 |
5:30 - 6:30 PM |
FANTASY/SCIENCE FICTION WRITING |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$58/$116 |
YES |
SAT |
4/14 |
12:00 - 5:00 PM |
PAINTBALL TRIP |
ALSIP, IL* |
$50/$75 |
YES |
SAT |
4/14 |
7:30 - 10:00 PM |
LIVE AT LINCOLN CONCERT |
LINCOLN CENTER |
$5 AT THE DOOR |
NO |
(*Transportation is provided)
Details for upcoming trips and outings:
Snow Tubing at Villa Olivia - Friday, February 24, 2012 from 4:30 - 9:00 pm
Click here for the Snow Tubing Participant Information Sheet
Click here for the Snow Tubing Villa Olivia Waiver
It's time to pursue snow-filled fun on the slope at Villa Olivia in Bartlett as your tube whisks you down the hill. Fee includes transportation, tube rental and lift. When registering, you must fill out the Participant Information Sheet and Snow Tubing Waiver. Please bring a $5 deposit for your tube rental (will be returned to you). Concessions will be available for purchase. Departure is from the Woodridge Park District, 2600 Center Drive. Register by February 17, 2012.
