Next Generation Playground

Throwing it back to 2025 🥹 Our Color Outside the Line 5K & Family Fair was everything — community, connection, and inclusion. We can't believe we get to do it all over again this June!

Color Outside the Line 2026 is almost here, and we are so grateful for every volunteer, sponsor, and community member who has shown up, stuck with us, and believed in what we're building, especially through this year's event being rescheduled. Your support goes directly toward inclusive programming and our dream of creating a sensory-friendly playground for neurodivergent kids right here in our community.

June 27th: save the date and spread the love! Whether you're running the 5K or joining us for the free family fair, the more the merrier. Bring the whole crew!

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

📣 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! 💜 🐐

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! 🎉

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

📣 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!

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!

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!