Summer Challenge Chuck Jones Summer of Creativity to reach over 200 thousand people over 10 weeks in Schaumburg

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. - May 22, 2019 - PRLog -- A Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Chicagoland event will be starting on June 1^st at the Schaumburg Township District Library and continuing on for 10 weeks through the summer. The program will reach over 200 thousand children and adults throughout the challenge.  It is a one of a kind, totally unique experience brought to us thanks to legendary animator Chuck Jones.

This event is made possible by the backyard EXPERIENCE, Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Southern California and Chicagoland, the Schaumburg Township District Library and sponsored by Andigo Credit Union The Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates Rotary Club, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Int'l Foundation, Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs and 3 Monkeys & Aardvark Studios.

The exhibition features works of art, museum archives & artifacts, Chuck's actual animation desk and more.  The summer challenge involves reading programs as well as a fully interactive experience where kids and adults will learn to animate, create stories, draw characters, build simple machines in the Acme S.T.E.A.M. Lab, creative discovery and more. These programs have been developed to bring the kids and their families back to the library all summer, to interact with our exhibits, read Chuck Jones selected book list, watch Academy Award winning animation classics, and even help Wile E Coyote build a better Road Runner trap. Learn more about the event and all the programs that will go on throughout the 10 week stint at https://www.thebackyardexperience.org/new-page

For the first time ever in the Midwest, we are ecstatic to bring a truly unique creative experience from 4 time Oscar© Winning Animation Director Chuck Jones." said Ben Olson, Chairman of the backyard EXPERIENCE. "To bring an event like this to our community of which has impacted me from my childhood and countless others around the world is a dream come true."

"My grandfather, Chuck Jones, believed that a unique creative genius exists in each of us.  His philosophies and understanding that with the appropriate encouragement, inspiration, and opportunity that every person can find and pursue their own unique path in life. These philosophies guide the Chuck Jones Center and all of its endeavors as we continue to grow.  The process of finding and exercising the creative parts of our mind can help every person solve problems, foster innovation, build better mental health, and support a more enjoyable and productive life.  The Chuck Jones Summer of Creativity is a wonderful opportunity for locals and visitors to experience this for themselves."  says Craig Kausen, chairman and acting executive director of the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity

The library is excited to be able to offer this fully interactive, hands-on experience this summer.  "We've never done anything like this before and can't wait to introduce our patrons to the world of Chuck Jones!" said Creative Services Librarian, Stephanie Driscoll.  "This year's Summer Challenge is so much more than just a reading program, with this exhibit and the many programs supporting it, we're really giving everyone a complete creative experience."

About Schaumburg Township District Library

Schaumburg Library serves the more than 130,000 residents of Schaumburg Township through three locations: our Central Library in Schaumburg and our neighborhood branch libraries in Hanover Park and Hoffman Estates. The Schaumburg area provides first class education, recreation, business and service opportunities for all its' residents through a nationally recognized library, school district and park district.

About Chuck Jones Center for Creativity Chicagoland

The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, is a 501(c)3 public charity based in Orange County, CA. Chuck Jones was a creative genius who gave life to Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and Bugs Bunny along with over 300 animated films.  The Center, which Jones founded in 1999, is an organization that fosters and teaches creative thinking—the thinking behind problem solving.

It's a fact that "creativity" is like a muscle in your brain that needs exercise in order to get and stay healthy. The stronger that muscle is, the better it works in engaging tasks and solving problems. The Center serves as a gymnasium for the creative brain.

The Center works with disadvantaged youth, school systems without arts programs, people on the autism spectrum, the elderly (many of whom suffer from early onset dementia), and other groups, including corporate clients, who see the value of pumping up creativity in their ranks. For more information on the workshops call 630-283-3621.

About The Backyard EXPERIENCE

The Backyard EXPERIENCE is a 501(c)3 non-profit where we believe IMAGINATION & CREATIVITY can accomplish anything and LISTENING & COLLABORATION will lead to better solutions. The result of doing what we love professionally gives us the opportunity to infuse the arts back into the community with our non-profit. Our mission is simple: "Inspire imagination & creativity in children of all ages to push past their barriers."​ We accomplish this through programs and events in the 4 main areas including education, healthcare, special needs and community. https://www.thebackyardexperience.org/