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When the local schools take a break, we offer the following programming for your child:

Oakton Community Center offers field trips throughout Chicagoland for children in grades K-5. Click here to view them.

See classes below for the following programs:

Weber Leisure Center offers Hot Shots sports programs for ages 4–14.

Emily Oaks Nature Center offers discovery classes for ages 5–10.

Devonshire Cultural Center offers cultural arts programs for ages 3–12.

Skokie Heritage Museum offers historical programs for ages 8–13.

For more School Days Off information email:

Oakton Community Center offers school day off field trips throughout Chicagoland for children in grades K-5. 

A list of trips during school year 2025-26 will be posted here in mid-August.

History STEAM: Urban Development

Participate in hands-on experiments and solve puzzles relating to early electricity, plumbing, and urban planning and investigate key development milestones in Skokie history that still shape our community today.
History STEAM: Urban Development
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
4/18
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$80.00 / $100.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

History STEAM: Textile Science

Build science, engineering, and math skills exploring the world of textile arts. Create different fibers and run experiments testing their tensile strengths, explore ancient Inca rope bridge-building techniques, craft geometric quilt blocks, and more.
History STEAM: Textile Science
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
6/5
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$80.00 / $100.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

History Board Games

Play a variety of vintage and modern board games based upon real history. Explore the origins of Monopoly, cure the 1918 flu pandemic with a World War I-themed version of Pandemic, and more.
History Board Games
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
5/14
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$30.00 / $38.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
History Board Games
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
5/21
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$30.00 / $38.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

Afternoon Odyssey

One Wednesday of each month is an early dismissal for District 65 schools. We will spend the afternoon at the nature center for an afternoon of hikes, exploration, crafts, and games. The class will take place outdoors. Transportation provided for Walker Elementary students.
May Afternoon Odyssey
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
5/7
12:00 pm- 5:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$32.00 / $40.00
AVAILABILITY
Available

"No School" Multi-Sport Camp

This camp focuses on a variety of sports including flag football, basketball, baseball, kickball, soccer, capture the flag, and other group games. Each day camper’s focus on skill development and fundamentals for each respective sport, followed by game play. Coaches ensure a fun and energetic atmosphere while promoting teamwork and good sportsmanship.
"No School" Multi-Sport Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
4/18
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$40.00 / $50.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
"No School" Multi-Sport Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
4/18
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$70.00 / $87.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
"No School" Multi-Sport Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
4/25
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$40.00 / $50.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
"No School" Multi-Sport Camp Ages
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
4/25
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$70.00 / $87.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
"No School" Multi-Sport Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
5/23
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$40.00 / $50.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
"No School" Multi-Sport Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
5/23
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$70.00 / $87.00
AVAILABILITY
Available


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