PARTNERS
WHAT IS CROYA ?
CROYA ( Committee Representing Our Young Adults ) is a safe , fun , and supportive youth organization open to all 7th - 12th graders in Lake Forest , Lake Bluff , and Knollwood . CROYA offers more than 300 youth programs and meetings to 2,000-plus teens annually . CROYA is unique in that it is run by young adults , for young adults with trusted staff always present .
WHAT ARE CROYA ’ S PROGRAMS ?
Weekly youth meetings for Middle School students ( Tuesdays ) and High School students ( Wednesdays ); leadership programs ; community service projects , retreats , work trips , social programs , and support services .
DO YOUTH HAVE TO JOIN OR PAY DUES TO BE A PART OF CROYA ?
No . All 7th - 12th graders living in Lake Forest , Lake Bluff , and Knollwood can attend CROYA meetings and programs for free . There are additional fees for special programs and field trips .
WHAT IS THE STUDENT UNION ?
The CROYA Student Union hosts summer weekday drop-in hours ( Monday – Friday , 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ), special youth events on weekend evenings , music lessons , a recording studio , a dance / wellness studio , party rentals , and much more . For more information , visit www . croya . com or call 847.810.3980 .
HOW DO I KEEP UP-TO-DATE ON THE CROYA PROGRAMS ?
Visit our web site at www . croya . com for updated calendar information and to sign up for our monthly E-Newsletter . Or check us out on Facebook !
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YEARS AND GROWING STRONG
CROYA PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Please visit www . croya . com for up to date information JUNE TO AUGUST
JUNE June 5 - June 10 High School Work Trip
June 12 Student Union Hours , M-F , 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 14 Summer Youth Meeting , Croya , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
June 21 - July 3 Float Building for Lake Bluff July 4th Parade
June 22 - June 23 Middle School Work Stay
June 28 Summer Youth Meeting , Croya , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
JULY July 3 Kiwanis Breakfast Set-up
July 4 Lake Bluff July 4th Parade
July 12 & July 26 Summer Youth Meeting , Croya , 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
July 20 - July 21 High School Work Stay
July 24 - August 1 Float Building for Lake Forest Day Parade
AUGUST August 2 Lake Forest Day Parade
August 11 Last Day of Student Union Summer Hours
August 14 Cubs Game
TBD Lake Forest Day Band Jam Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
ACTIVATOR MUSIC ACADEMY
ACTIVATOR MUSIC ACADEMY is located in the lower level of the CROYA Student Union and offers a variety of music programs for youth of all ages . Private and Group classes are available for many instruments including drums , bass , guitar , voice , and piano . Students have the opportunity to collaborate on live performances , record studio projects , and participate in open mic jams on the Student Union stage . Side Door Studios , located on the lower level of the CROYA Student Union , offers singing , recording , and fun birthday parties . Contact Nick Cvijovic , Program Director , Audio Services & Recording Studio Manager at activatoracademy @ gmail . com or call 847.810.3988 ( office ), 847.322.8374 ( cell ).
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association ( NSSRA ) provides and facilitates year-round recreation
programs and services for children , teens and adults with disabilities who live in 13 northern suburban communities including Lake Forest .
NSSRA has nearly 600 recreation , sport , cultural , social , and leisure offerings available throughout the year , creating new experiences , opportunities for skill development , leisure time , and perhaps most importantly , friendship .
Our Inclusion Services allow people with disabilities to participate in programs with people without disabilities and include many of the programs offered in this brochure .
Through its programs and services , NSSRA removes the barriers that might prevent an individual with disabilities from full participation in the fun and richness of experience that life has to offer . Please contact us with questions or for more information about the programs and services we provide .
NSSRA Program Guides are available online at www . nssra . org or in print at the Lake Forest Recreation Center .
NSSRA | 3105 MacArthur Blvd . • Northbrook , IL 60062 ( 847 ) 509-9400 • www . nssra . org
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