"Flying for Kids" in the 5th Annual Statewide Kite Fly, at the Lindenhurst Earth Day Arbor Celebration.

Angie Bush, superintendent of recreation for the Lindenhurst Park Distract with Courtney Shea of Gurnee , handing a kite to Riley Street, age 10.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Riley Street, age 10,  with his brother Gavin, age 12, putting together their new kites.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Gavin Street, age 12, assembling his kite that hopefully will take flight with no problems.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Even with a decent wind, there seemed to be many problems just getting the kites into flight, though some managed to be successful.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Alyssa Stieber, age 4, from Lindenhurst, builds her kite as she watches her father help her brother attempt to fly his kite.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Kael Moran, 9, of Lindenhurst sprints off hoping to catch a wind break that will elevate his kite into flight, here at Slove Park.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Isabella Mateja, age 7 of Lindenhurst runs off while her father, Rick holds her kite in order to help her chances of taking flight.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

John Stieber helps his son, Christian, age 6 of Lindenhurst successfully fly his kite.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Makayla Bristol, age 7, flies her kite all on her own with little to no help.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)