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Camp Guide ... Spring 2018

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RELATIONSHIP | ACHIEVEMENT | BELONGING

WEST COOK YMCA

Camp Magellan

Summer Day Camp 2018 REGISTER TODAY!

Register by April 30th and for every 4 weeks of camp—get a free Summer Boost!

Register online at www.westcookymca.org/camp or contact Lisa Gacki at 708-366-2764 or lgacki@westcookymca.org or register at the West Cook YMCA Front Desk.

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LISTINGS Mathnasium of Oak Park/ Code Play Learn

132 N. Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL 60302 Code Play Learn and Legacy Sports are teaming up again to offer their popular, fullday Sports & Coding Camps this summer.

This unique program offers an experience like no other, with STEM and sports activities that exercise kids minds and bodies.

Camps are open to kids who are currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each weeklong camp runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm.

Code Play Learn activities take place at 132 North Ridgeland and Legacy Sports activities take place right across the street at The Tennis and Fitness Centre at 301 West Lake Street in Oak Park. Campers are walked between location by staff from Legacy Sports.

For more information on these and other Code Play Learn summer camps and after school programs, please call 708-374-8286 or visit www.codeplaylearn.com.

Master S.H. Yu Martial Arts & Fitness Associates

6701 W North Ave Oak Park, IL 60302-1006

We are the Original Home for True Martial Arts in Oak Park, IL, building a legacy of martial arts excellence for more than 20 years. Led by GrandMaster Yu, a 9th-Dan, licensed 1st Class Certified, internationally recognized GrandMaster, we proudly uphold the ancient, over thousands of years Martial Arts Teachings. We educate and create future leaders with a well-rounded awareness and knowledge of societal challenges, guiding them to distinguish their Way. We believe that the purpose of the Martial Arts Dojhang is to promote discipline and the Way which includes the Way of Life, Justice, Peace, and Prosperity. The Martial Arts Dojhang is NOT a playground nor is it a birthday party venue, it is a sacred space for human development and fostering a disciplined purpose, good health, strength, and community through practice. We believe the Martial Artist is “The One who follows and creates the Way using his/her own mind, body, and spirit.” Our teachers and instructors have a mission: they are responsible to develop each student’s highest quality of life. Our purpose is to “help the student discover the foundation of their life and build their interior kingdom.” This is true Martial Art. Total Martial Arts equals MuYae Do, the Way of the Complete Martial Artist, which includes Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido, Kumdo, Karate, Aikido, Judo, Kung-Fu, and many more.

Contact us today for a site-visit! We are Ready to Serve You!!

River Forest

1101 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-4007 oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest

Mathnasium of La Grange

1 1/2 S. Waiola Ave. La Grange, IL 60525 708-582-6593 lagrange@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/lagrange SUMMER FUN WITH A PURPOSE!

Use the Summer to let Mathnasium help your child Catch up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead! Mathnasium is the nation’s leading math only learning center, specializing in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them in a fun and engaging environment. Mathnasium can prevent the summer learning slide and prepare your student for the rigors of his or her new math curriculum in the fall. Working with students in Pre K-12th grade, Mathnasium can make a student’s summer both enjoyable and productive.

Whether your child is significantly behind or leaps ahead, Mathnasium develops a program to challenge and excite their math muscles.

Mathnasium now has learning centers in both Oak ParkTHand La Grange! For PRE-K – 12 GRADE SAT, ACT & ISEE TEST PREP more information and to schedule a trial session, call Mathnasium and see what a difference it can make.

With over 40 different summer camps, we have something for everyone!

Our 2018 Summer Camp Guide is available online. Check out our large variety of fun summer camps at rfparks.com.

Resident registration for Summer Camps begins February 26.

Non-resident registration for Summer Camps begins March 26.

HOMEWORK HELP SUMMER PROGRAMS PRE-K – 12TH GRADE

SAT, ACT & ISEE TEST PREP HOMEWORK HELP SUMMER PROGR

Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Ave Oak Park, IL 60302 oakparkartleague@gmail.com oakparkartleague.org Gallery Office: 708-386-9853

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The Oak Park Art League›s Gallery + S.T.U.D.I.O. summer art camps give children ages 5-13 opportunities to explore creativity in an environment where artists have come to work and play for over 97 years! Art gallery and studio NOW OPEN IN experience combined, young artists will LA GRANGE! find inspiration through art exhibitions in Pre K - 12th Grade OPAL’s historic Carriage House Gallery, specifically WE themed to cultivate ideas for Remediation to Enrichment ARE EXPERIENCED WE ARE EXPERIENCED EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL: projects, and then guided by professional MATH SPECIALISTS MATH SPECIALISTS FREESummer CONSULTATION CONSULTATION Slide Prevention 25% OFF ALLFREE Summer teaching artists in the studio. In addition An in-depth SAT/ACT look at how the An in-depth look at how the Prep to skill development through a variety of Programs the Method works WE TEACH ALL LEVELS WE TEACH ALL LEVELS during Mathnasium Method works Mathnasium media and processes, students will learn & Geometry and howAlgebra we can meet your and how OF MATH ABILITY OF MATH ABILITY month of Februarywe can meet your how to curate and install an exhibit for a family’s needs. family’s needs.

Review/Preview gallery presentation of their artwork. One PROVEN PROVEN RESULTS week camps run from JuneRESULTS 11 to August 17 Mathnasium Oak Park/River Forest Mathnasium La Grange and meet weekdays from 9-noon.

1101 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 1½ S. Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525 web address Your Locationlagrange@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/your web add For more information or to register, mathnasium.com/your Your Location oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com contact the Oak123 Park ArtStreet League Any Rd.at: 708123 Any Street Rd. 800-123-4567 800-123-4567 mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest mathnasium.com/lagrange Anythe Town, ST website 90000 at: Any Town, ST 90000 386-9853 or visit OPAL 708.613.4007 708.582.6593 mathnasium.com/your web address mathnasium.com/your web address oakparkartleague.org

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The Viola Project SUMMER 2018, OAK PARK CAMPS Using the works of William Shakespeare, The Viola Project unites and empowers girls from diverse backgrounds to stand up, advocate for themselves, and demand inclusion.

The Viola Project welcomes all youth ages 10–16 who culturally identify as girls and women. Our students are welcomed regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.

All camps run from 9am–3pm Monday–Friday unless otherwise noted.

Park District of Oak Park

West Cook YMCA

Come and enjoy your summer with the Park District of Oak Park! Our camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and we offer a variety of camps from a couple of hours, half-day, full-day and extended care. For more information please visit www.pdop.org/ camps

There is no better way to spend a summer than enjoying outdoors with friends.

And this year, West Cook YMCA is the place for kids to be all summer long.

Hedges Administrative Center 218 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-2000

River Forest Park District

Superhero Shakespeare Camp June 25-29

Rebel Girls Fight Back July 9-13

Shakespeare Comedy Camp July 16-20

REGISTER TODAY! For more information and registration, please visit violaproject.org or call 773-349-2685 This program is partially supported by grants from the Chicago Foundation for Women, the Illinois Arts Council Agency through federal funds, a CityArts Grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, and the Conant Family Foundation.

401 Thatcher Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6660 rfparks.com

In addition to our popular half-day morning camps (Tot Camp, Kidz Camp, and Ultimate Sports Camp), we offer a large variety of afternoon specialty camps ranging from sports and fitness to STEAM, cooking, and art. For the older kids, we offer Thrill Zone, a field-trip based camp for kids ages 10-14. With over 40 camps to choose from, we have something for everyone!

To view our 2018 Summer Camp Guide, go to rfparks.com Resident registration for Summer Camps begins February 26.

Non-resident registration for Summer Camps begins March 26.

The Viola Project violaproject.org 773-349-2685

Are you a young actor? Want a challenge? Do you want to be in a room of fantastically creative peers and teachers?

Do you believe in girl power and speaking your mind?

Come spend a week (or two, or three!) with The Viola Project, Chicago’s all girl Shakespeare camp! You’ll act in magnificent scenes, talk social justice, and play theatre games. All programs culminate in a performance and we want YOU to come play!

The Viola Project welcomes youth ages 10-16 who identify as girls and women regardless of their race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation or ability.

Financial assistance is available.

255 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL 60302 708-383-5200 www.westcookymca.org BEST SUMMER EVER!

RELATIONSHIP

We facilitate relationships with and among youth, creating a space for them to make new friends, and develop strong relationships with staff.

ACHIEVEMENT

We provide thoughtful program activities to help youth gain new knowledge, skills, abilities, build confidence, and discover who they are.

BELONGING

We provide a safe and inclusive environment, so that every youth feels welcome and finds a place to belong.

CAMP MAGELLAN

June 4th – August 17th West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan is your child’s destination to have the best summer ever!

Days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports, and field trips. Your child will experience the best of what summer has to offer- all in a safe environment where he or she can try something new, build friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime.

For children ages 5-14. Camp runs weekly sessions from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm with available extended care from 7:009:00 am and 4:00-7:00 pm, so you can rest easy knowing your child is having their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. Plus, we have Summer Boosts – a chance to focus on extra activities that teach skills that are fun and just may impact a camper’s future. Campers can be registered for Summer Boosts to enhance their camp experience during weeks 2 through 10 of Camp Magellan.

For one hour every day, kids will enjoy summer boosts like: S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math), Drama, Arts, and Cooking!

For more details, visit westcookymca. org/camp or contact Lisa Gacki, Youth Development Administrator at lgacki@ westcookymca.org or 708-366-2764.

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Grace

Come visit! Tour our school and meet the staff.

Call 708-366-6900!

Lutheran School . . . where children grow in faith, academics and character.

“You’re not sacrificing academics for a faith-based education.

Grace’s program is strong in both areas.” Grace School parent Early Childhood classrooms for children age 3 to 5 ▪︎ Half-day and full-day options

for 4- and 5-year-olds

Elementary grades 1–8 ▪︎ Challenging and engaging curriculum ▪︎ Support for individual learning needs ▪︎ Before and after-school care available Bill Koehne, principal 7300 Division St. ▪︎ River Forest, IL 60305 708-366-6900 ▪︎ www.GraceRiverForest.org

President’s Day Ninja Camps & Training Camps Mon, Feb 19th All Day!

Summer Camps throughout the Month of August!

6701 W. North Ave. Oak Park

708-383-3456 www.master-sh-yu.com Follow Us!

Celebrating 20+ Years of Excellence Serving Our Community

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Gallery + S.T.U.D.I.O. Summer ART Camps | Children ages 5-13 June 11 through August 17 One-week camps, 9:00-Noon daily

Art gallery and studio experience combined, young creatives will:

S ee Learn how to ‘see’ like an artist.

T alk Build an artist’s vocabulary.

U gh! Learn from mistakes!

D evelop art skills through media and processes.

I nquire Cultivate habits of inquiry.

O bserve and be inspired by gallery artwork!

For more information and registration, go to: oakparkartleague.org

OAK PARK

ART LEAGUE 720 Chicago Ave. | 60302 | 708-386-9853 | oakparkartleague@gmail.com

Camps for every age, ability and interest including: Traditional Day Camps Half-day, Full-day & Extended Care General Sports Camps Tennis LEGO Camps Golf Soccer Lacrosse Science & Nature Football Skateboarding Arts Circus Basketball Figure Skating Baseball Gymnastics Teen Scene Counselor-In-Training Program Chess Hockey Preschool Camps Swimming Volleyball Cooking and more!

MOST VARIETY. FLEXIBLE OPTIONS. CLOSE TO HOME. Register before May 1 and Save! pdop.org/camps

The Oak Park Art league is partially funded by grants from the Oak Park Area Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council, a State Agency.

On February 16th, Success of All Youth (SAY) will add to its website a consolidated list of local summer camp information and links to simplify your search.

Check it out in the SAY “Library” at sayoprf.org

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February January14, 17,2018 2018

Camp Program Exercises Mind and Body

W

ith winter break over, kids are counting down the days until summer.

Which means for parents, it’s time to start looking into summer camps.

Code Play Learn and Legacy Sports are teaming up again to offer their popular, fullday Sports & Coding Campsthis summer. This unique program offers an experience like no other, with STEM and sports activities that exercise kids minds and bodies.

physical activities teach campers how to communicate with each other and work as a team to accomplish their goals.

Together, this one-of-a-kind Sports & Coding Camp program gets kids to think creatively, reason systematically, work collaboratively, and have fun!

Through Code Play Learn, kids can engage their brains across all kinds of camp offerings. New this summer, Chess Camp and Rube Goldberg Inventions Camp enable kids to apply strategy, critical thinking and creativity to their play. New STEAM camps spark imaginations by combining art with coding.

Learn activities take place at 132 North Ridgeland and Legacy Sports activities take place right across the street at The Tennis and Fitness Centre at 301 West Lake Street in Oak Park. Campers are walked between location by staff from Legacy Sports.

For more information on these and other Code Play Learn summer camps and after school programs, please call 708-374-8286 or visit www.codeplaylearn.com. Register now and use the code SUMMER18 to receive a 10% multi-camp discount.

Other returning favorites include Minecraft Modding,Kids Can Code where campers can explore the fundamentals of engineering and programming through play, and Battlebot Engineering where kids can build a variety of bots for competition.

Through Legacy Sports, kids can spend the other half of the day playing multisport athletic activities like Hand Hockey, Countdown Dodgeball, Treasure Island, Battleship, Capture the Flag and Soccer. These

Camps are open to kids who are currently in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Each week-long camp runs from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Code Play

Full Day

SPORTS & CODING CAMPS Summer Registration Is Now Open NEW

Chess Camp

NEWRube

Goldberg Inventions

NEW

STEAM

Chess Java Camp

Chess Battlebots Camp

Chess Minecraft Camp

For registration and information about all our programs visit www.codeplaylearn.com 708-374-8286 • 132 North Ridgeland, Oak Park, IL 60302

Kids Can Code

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