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Academia, Institute of Language and Culture 308 Madison Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708-401-0888 ChicagoAcademia.com

Spring break campers explore countries and cultures 5 ways: games, art, music, stories, and cuisine. After projects, play, and plenty of time in nature, our campers go home happy, fulfilled and “good tired.”

Next morning, kids can’t wait to come back!

A.L.M.A 5 Ways Around the World Culture Camp for Caring Kids

Experience A.L.M.A.’s:

Spring break campers explore countries and cultures 5 ways: games, art, music, stories, and cuisine. After projects, play, and plenty of time in nature, our campers go home happy, fulfilled and “good tired.” Next morning, kids can’t wait to come back!

• trained teachers • positive encouraging environment • easy, convenient enrollment/payment

Experience A.L.M.A.’s:

At A.L.M.A., we work with families who have an inclusive world view - a world where creativity and compassion are ordinary. If you share our vision, please email us at: cfi.alma@gmail, visit our website: ALMA-CF.org, or call us at 708-769-4853.

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5 Ways Around the World Culture Camp for Caring Kids

EST PREP HOMEWORK HELP SUMMER PROGRAMS PRE-K – 12TH GRADE

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SAT, ACT & ISEE TEST PREP HOMEWORK HELP

• trained teachers • positive encouraging environment •e asy, convenient enrollment/payment At A.L.M.A., we work with families who have an inclusive world view - a world where creativity and compassion are ordinary. If you share our vision, please email us at: cfi.alma@gmail or visit our website: alma-cf.org

Now Enrolling for Summ er Bravo Performing Arts Academy

325 S Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-5621 BravoPerformingArts.org SUMMER PROGRAMS

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Bravo Performing Arts Academy is a musical theater intensive designed to hone vocal, acting, and dance skills of students who have the passion and discipline for musical theater. Our BA camp is 5 weeks - grades 6-9.

Junior Bravo Academy camp is designed for students that may be new to the stage and have the desire to learn more about musical Theater. Our JBA camp is 4 weeks - grades 4-6.

After only a few weeks of classes and rehearsals, we will present three spectacular, professional-quality musicals featuring dozens of memorable songs, impressive choreography, dazzling costumes and amazing sets!

Learn more at BravoPerformingArts.org

The Country Experience Elizabeth, Illinois 312-852-7400 TheCountryExperience.com

Pre K - 12th Grade The Country Experience is a week-long overnight experience for kids Remediation to Enrichment ED WE ARE EXPERIENCED EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL: 7-16 S MATH SPECIALISTS FREESummer CONSULTATION CONSULTATION on a working family farm in Elizabeth, IL. The daily flow of camp Slide Prevention 25% OFF ALLFREE Summer is determined by the natural needs of the farm – animals require care, An in-depth SAT/ACT look at how the An in-depth look at how the Prep Programs during the vegetables are ready to be harvested, structures need repair. Kids have LS WE TEACH ALL LEVELS Mathnasium Method works Mathnasium Method works Algebra & Geometry and how we can meet your and how we can meet your OF MATH ABILITY plenty of down time to fish in the pond, lay in a hammock, bake in the month of February family’s needs. family’s needs. kitchen or play with their favorite animals including cows, goats, chickens, Review/Preview PROVEN RESULTS rabbits, pigs and mini-donkeys. For more information or to register Mathnasium Oak Park/River Forest Mathnasium La Grange 1101 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 1 S. Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525 contact us at www.thecountryexperience.com or call Ed at 312-852-7400. mathnasium.com/your web address Your Locationlagrange@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/your web address oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com Family farm stays are also available.

123 Any Street Rd.

800-123-4567 800-123-4567 mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest mathnasium.com/lagrange Any Town, ST 90000 708.613.4007mathnasium.com/your web address 708.582.6593

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February 12, 2020

Spring /SummerSwim /Summer Swim Lessons Lessons For Ages 3 and up • Sign-up is open now...limited spots available!

Indoor Pool No Rain Outs Small Class Sizes

Early Bird Special: $50 for camp sign ups by April 1st.

Experienced Instructors Join our mailing list at max-aquatics.com Or follow us on Facebook

4751 South Vernon in McCook • Across from The Max

4751 South Vernon in McCook Across from The Max

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CAMP LISTINGS The Friendly Music School 6731 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL 60402 708-749-1932 FriendlySchool.org The Friendly Music School is here to help you with the skills you need to play guitar in any style. Whether you’re brand new to the guitar, picking it up after a break, or trying to learn what you can online, you’ll progress faster and have more fun along the way with our core guitar program and supportive community. We offer group guitar lessons at the beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate levels, but we also offer the popular “create your own group” class–register with your own friends, family, colleagues, etc., for a specific day/time/instructor. For any group, classes are 60 minutes and 8-lessons per session. Visit friendlymusic.community

International Mansion Hosting The The Language and Music School Est. 1994 509 N Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-524-5252 InternationalMansion.com/

Max Aquatics 4751 South Vernon Ave. McCook, IL 60525 Max-Aquatics.com Adult & Kids Swim Lessons, Lap Swimming, Water Running & More!

Welcome to Max Aquatics, an indoor, 25-yard, 6-lane pool serving the instructional, fitness and recreational needs of all ages and skill levels in the western suburbs (Western Springs, LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Brookfield, Riverside and more) and nearby Chicago. We are conveniently located in McCook, across the street to the south and east of The Max sports complex.

We are proud to be part of such a dedicated swimming community.

Chicago is the #2 swim market in the US, only behind Southern California, according to USA Swimming.

Visit Max-Aquatics.com/ to see all of our Swim Programs We look forward to seeing you at the pool!

Ovation Academy 1010 Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-222-7564 OvationAcadamy.org At Ovation Academy, we build, engage, inspire and educate our students through the transformative power of music, theater and dance.

Ovation is proud to present TWO different productions for full-day campers and the inaugural half-day camp this summer. With a stellar group of teachers and instructors, students will be in the best of hands as they explore under the sea, the village of Motunui and jolly Londontown through the magic of song & dance.

Register today at Ovationacademy.org.

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The Country Experience, owned and run by a local Oak Park family, is a week long sleep-away camp for children age 7 to 16 who love animals and the outdoors. A working farm where hands-on experiences, real-world work and play develops confidence, respect, appreciation and joy.

Come meet us and find out more about this unique camp experience.

We’ll be at the Oak Park Library Main Branch, 834 Lake Street, Tuesday, March 3, 4-6pm and Sunday April 26, 3-5pm

The Country Experience is located in Elizabeth, IL (2 hours from Oak Park) Contact us at ed@thecountryexperience.com or 312-852-7400

Farm stays also available.

Join us on the farm with your family or friends!

Contact us for more information.

www.TheCountryExperience.com The Country Experience at Amstutz Family Farm @thecountryexperience

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CAMP LISTINGS River Forest Community Center Summer Camp Programs 8020 Madison Street River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 771-6159 RFCC.info Offering full and part-time programs for parents & tots and children ages 3-12 years of age. Activities include arts &crafts, games, sports, water play/swimming, field trips, special events, and more!

The Viola Project 773-349-2685 Violainfo@violaproject.org ViolaProject.org Join The Viola Project in Austin Gardens for our signature Shakespeare summer camps! The Viola Project unites and empowers girls and gender nonconforming from diverse backgrounds to stand up, advocate for themselves, and demand inclusion. Both week-long camps are full of acting, ice cream, and fun, with a focus on getting campers to speak up and speak out on what’s important to them, whether that’s running for president or writing a sonnet. Financial aid is always available. Camps are run in partnership with Oak Park Festival Theatre and The Nineteenth Century Club.

Learn more and register online at ViolaProject.org

Summer = Freedom + Play

Summer Fun at Academia Field Trips • Outdoor Park+Splash Pad Fun • Arts+Crafts • Cultural Exploration • Spanish Lessons

June 8 - August 21 • Full Weeks + Drop In Passes available Little World Travelers: Ages 3.5 - 5 • World Travelers: Ages 6 - 11

Early bird pricing + 20% discount for siblings until April 1 Full Day - $350/wk (7:30am-6:30pm) • Short Day - $300/wk (9am-3pm) Half Day - $240/wk (8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm) Enroll today with $50/week deposit • Flexible payment plans Not sure what dates you need? Swap dates later for free.

chicagoacademia.com • (708) 401-0888

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Dear Oak Park Residents and Surrounding Community, This year we are giving back to you with an amazing one time offer (in celebration of our 25th anniversary)!

Perfect for children, teens, and adults!

Language and Music Camp!

Special 2020 Offer!

Spanish Immersion no Spanish experience necessary.

$248 per month

Our Summer Camp’s waitlist has been eliminated, with all the space we have at the new Mansion!

$199 for the first month!

Preschool Group (ages 2-4), Kindergarten through 2nd Grade Group (ages 5-8), 3rd-5th grade group (ages 9-11).

Monday through Friday 9:30am-2:30pm, choose your weeks $250 per week.

Private Lessons in ANY subject we offer!

Two-week minimum, 8-week recommendation for language acquisition.

All Languages, All Instruments, All Subjects for Academic Tutoring! All AGES! Don’t forget to ask about our other programs and offerings:

• Before and Afterschool “Homework Cafe” at The International Mansion • Language and Fine Arts Preschool and Elementary School (Homeschool-style in School) • Our Recording Studio • Translations and Interpretations LANGUAGES CURRENTLY OFFERED:

INSTRUMENTS CURRENTLY OFFERED:

ATHLETIC TRAINING CURRENTLY OFFERED:

SPECIALTIES CURRENTLY OFFERED:

Spanish, Polish, Chinese, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Spanish, E.S.L. (English as a Second Language), Indonesian, Korean, Hebrew, Swedish, and much more!

Piano, Voice, Harp, Banjo, Violin, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Drum Set, African Drums, Saxophone, Clarinet, Viola, Cello, Oboe, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Electric Guitar, Bagpipes, Accordian, Harmonica, Recorder, Ukulele, Music Composition, Ear Training, Musical Theater, Music Therapy, Music Production, Recording Studio, All Band & Orchestra Instruments

Karate, Fencing, Soccer, Dance, and Personal Strength Training

Cinematography, Coding

ACADEMICS CURRENTLY OFFERED: Math, Science, Reading, Writing, SAT, ACT, IEP/ Dyselxic/Alternative Learners, Architecture, and Chess

Co-Founders, Maria Emilia and Brando

The Language and Music School At International Mansion

509 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302 info@internationalmansion.com • (708) 524-5252 • InternationalMansion.com

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WEST COOK YMCA

RELATIONSHIP | ACHIEVEMENT | BELONGING

3 WAYS TO REGISTER

1 Register Online: www.westcookymca.org/camp

2 Contact Youth Development Department at 708-383-5200 or daycamp@westcookymca.org

3 Register at the West Cook YMCA Front Desk 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302

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CAMP MAGELLAN DAY CAMP 2020

June 8th– August 21st Program Site: 305 Circle Ave., Forest Park, IL

BEST SUMMER EVER 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!

Summer camp at the Y means days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports and field trips!

SUMMER CAMP SPECIALS SAVE FOR CAMP ALL SUMMER LONG!

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!

Register for all 11 weeks and receive a complimentary Household membership for the summer months.

Register camp Program Site: 305 Circle Ave. ForestforPark, IL prior Plus, if you activate this promotional offer by to April 1st and receive April 1st, you get 5% off regular camp tuition for 15% off regular camp tuition each week ($280 value) Code: 20CAMPWJ1 Code: 20CAMPWJ2

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The Viola Project summer camps

West Cook YMCA’s Camp Magellan is your child’s destination to have the best summer ever! Days are 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 they can try something new, build friendships, and make memories to last a lifetime.

For children ages 5-14. Camp runs weekly session from 9:00am to 4:00pm with available extended care from 7:00am-9:00am and 4:00pm7:00pm, so you can rest easy knowing your child is having their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. For more details, please contact our team at 708.383.5200 or daycamp@westcookymca.org

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio! Summer Camps 951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-3828 educate@flwright.org | FLWright.org

Oak Park Shakespeare summer camps for girls and gender nonconforming youth SPIRITS, SPRITES, AND SORCERERS: THE TEMPEST

Join the magic and mayhem...

July 27-31 | 9am-3pm Ages 10-14

Design in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Studio! Summer Camps for Grades 3-8 Sound and Space: Designing with Architecture and Music The Frank Lloyd Wright Trust is offering a camp for creative spirits, grades 3-5 and 6-8, at Wright’s Oak Park Studio, where America’s most famous architect pioneered a bold new vision for modern architecture and design.

Sound and Space explores Wright’s design legacy through the lens of music, movement, and acoustics. Drawing from Wright’s belief that “music and architecture blossom on the same stem,” campers will work with experts in the field to design and build models inspired by sound.

Visit FLWright.org/camps

VAULTING AMBITION

It's an election year. Stand up for what you believe in!

August 3-7, 9am-3pm Ages 12-16

Register online at www.violaproject.org Located in Austin Gardens 167 Forest Ave

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Contact Dawn Ferencak at 708-613-3329, Dawn@oakpark.com, or Marc Stopeck at 708-613-3330, Marc@oakpark.com.