Community STARS: Rolling Together, Building Community

At Chicago Emerging Stars, we believe some of the most meaningful lessons happen when young people get to experience, explore, and learn alongside one another. As part of our Community STARS: Youth Changemakers Lab, our teens will head to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center for an afternoon of movement, connection, teamwork, and fun.

While enjoying a supervised skating experience, our STARS will have opportunities to practice communication, encourage their peers, work together, and contribute to an environment where everyone feels welcome. Whether they're finding their rhythm on the rink or cheering someone else on, this experience is a chance to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create positive memories together.

But there's a bigger purpose behind the fun. Through our Fall 2026 Youth Enterprise + Service Lab, we're helping teens explore what makes a business, event, or community space feel welcoming, safe, organized, enjoyable, and worth…