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 after school drop-in hours ( Monday – Friday , 3:30pm - 5:30 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 DECEMBER TO APRIL
DECEMBER Middle School Youth Meetings : Tuesdays , 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm High School Youth Meetings : Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poinsettia Pick Up / Delivery : Dec 2 & Dec 3
JANUARY Middle School Youth Meetings : Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm High School Youth Meetings : Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm CROYA Fundraiser : Jan 22 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FEBRUARY Middle School Youth Meetings : Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm High School Youth Meetings : Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Middle School Ski Trip : TBA
MARCH Middle School Youth Meetings : Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm High School Youth Meetings : Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm High School Spring Retreat : Mar 17 - 19
APRIL Middle School Youth Meetings : Tuesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm High School Youth Meetings : Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 , recording studio projects and 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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