Next Generation Playground

Home
United States
Elgin, IL
Next Generation Playground

Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Next Generation Playground, Nonprofit Organization, 847 S. Randall Road, Elgin, IL.

Next Generation Playground, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides a safe, inclusive space for children of all abilities to explore, learn, and grow, while offering families access to resources, support, and community connections.

05/27/2026

The rescheduled date for our 2nd Annual Color Outside the Line 5K & Family Fair is one month away, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

A HUGE thank you to these incredible sponsors who have continued to support our event after its rescheduling.

📅 Saturday, June 27
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Panton Mill Park, South Elgin

Lace up your sneakers and bring the whole family for a vibrant 5K run/walk followed by a free family fair with incredible raffle prizes, therapy dogs, live music, face painting, balloon art, a bounce house, local food and craft vendors, and more — all in support of our goal of building a sensory-friendly playground in our community!

🔗 It's not too late to register! Follow this link: https://www.playnextgeneration.com/2026-5k-family-fair

05/23/2026

📣 VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Next Generation Playground & Tiny Voice Therapy Services, LLC are looking for helpers for Summer Barnyard Camp, a four-day camp featuring sensory-friendly activities led by licensed speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists. Join us June 8–11 to create an incredible experience for kids this summer!

Fill out our jotform to sign up: https://form.jotform.com/251637097089165

See you soon! 💜 🐐

05/22/2026

We're thrilled to announce our Parent Training Series, a series of educational sessions for parents and guardians while your kids enjoy our S.T.E.P.S. program!

First up: "Potty Training: Top 10 Tips" with Kristin Smith (OT) from Easy Peasy Therapy PLLC, on Saturday, June 20th at 9am. Learn practical strategies to help your child build confidence and success with potty training, while they enjoy S.T.E.P.S., our fun, literacy-centered class led by a licensed Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist.

👉 Sign up here (child must be enrolled in the concurrent S.T.E.P.S. session): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/next-generation-kids-klub-steps

And don't forget — our next regular S.T.E.P.S. class is Thursday, June 4th at 6pm. See you soon! 🎉

05/20/2026

We are SO excited to share some of the incredible raffle prizes up for grabs at the 2nd Annual Color Outside the Line 5K & Family Fair on June 27! 🏃‍♀️

Here's a peek at what you could win:
💍 Jewelry from Kendra Scott
🍷 Lux Wine Tasting for Four at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
🍳 Kids Cooking Class + Play Kitchen Tools from The Kitchen Table
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Pass to DuPage Children's Museum
🛏️ 1 Night Stay at Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
🏒 2 Tickets to a Chicago Wolves Game (2026–2027 season)..and many more prizes are available from our incredible sponsors!

👉 Register now at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-color-outside-the-line-5k-and-family-fair

05/18/2026

We're feeling sentimental as we watch this footage from our 2025 Color Outside the Line 5K and Family Fair. This day was an incredible opportunity to connect with our newfound community, and we cannot wait to do it again this June!

We are beyond excited for Color Outside the Line 2026, and incredibly thankful for the volunteers, sponsors, and community members who have stuck with us through rescheduling the event. This event will support our efforts to provide inclusive programming and ultimately build a sensory-friendly playground for neurodivergent kids in our community.

June 27th is almost here! Invite your friends, family, acquaintances, strangers, hamsters - whoever is ready to run or walk the 5K, or enjoy our free family fair. Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-color-outside-the-line-5k-and-family-fair

05/16/2026

📣 Our founder Jordyn is in the GROUP FINALS for Super Mom 2026, and your vote could make a huge difference for our organization and community!

Jordyn founded Next Generation Playground to create sensory-friendly, inclusive spaces where neurodivergent children and their families can explore, connect, and belong. Winning this contest would bring $20,000 directly toward building that dream, as well as a much-needed spotlight for the incredible work that Jordyn does.

Help us celebrate Jordyn by voting through the URL listed on this post!

05/15/2026

We're BACK! 🎉 The Color Outside the Line 5K and Family Fair has been rescheduled and we have a new date: June 27th, 2026, 11AM–2PM at Panton Mill Park in South Elgin.

We're so grateful for your patience and can't wait to bring this community together for a day of movement, fun, and family. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and supporters of all ages. Enjoy community fun, music, and activities while helping us raise awareness and funds for our Kids Klub programs and sensory-friendly events.

Whether you're running the 5K ($40 to register) or just joining us for the FREE family fair, there's something for everyone. Register for the race and/or let us know you're coming to the fair here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-color-outside-the-line-5k-and-family-fair

Bringing a crew? Groups of 5 or more get $10 off 5K registration — message us or email [email protected] for details. Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!

05/06/2026

Our founder Jordyn is in the TOP 20 for Super Mom 2026, and your vote could make a huge difference for so many kids! 💜

Jordyn founded Next Generation Playground to create sensory-friendly, inclusive spaces where neurodivergent children and their families can explore, connect, and belong. Winning this contest would bring $20,000 directly toward building that dream — a place where every child can play, learn, and grow without limits.

Help us celebrate Jordyn by voting through the URL listed on this post!

04/29/2026

Summer Kids Klub sessions are kicking off NEXT WEEK on Thursday, May 7th, at 6pm. The theme for our first session will be PICNIC! 🧺

It's not too late to sign up! Follow this link to register for only $10 per session: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/next-generation-kids-klub-steps

We can't wait to see you!

Address

847 S. Randall Road
Elgin, IL
60123

Website

https://playnextgeneration.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Next Generation Playground posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Next Generation Playground:

Shortcuts

Want your organization to be the top-listed Non Profit Organization in Elgin?