School Days Off

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

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.

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

For more School Days Off information email:

History STEAM: Exploration and Human Migration

Explore how and why people move. Solve transportation and way-finding challenges, experiment with aerodynamics, create maps, and investigate historical documents to discuss human migration in Skokie over time.
History STEAM: Exploration and Human Migration
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/31
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
8 - 12
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$60.00 / $75.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Science of Art

Be inspired with unique art projects that are created using science! From color chromatography and paper making to abstract art using chemical reactions and the geometry of origami, STEM skills will be paired with artistic creativity in this Noggin Builders camp. Morning and afternoon sessions will feature different activities. No childcare will be provided between sessions for campers enrolled in both.
Science of Art Spring Break Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
6 - 11
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$280.00 / $350.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
Science of Art Spring Break Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
AGES
6 - 11
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$280.00 / $350.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Cultural Arts Spring Break Camp

Let your young artist enjoy spring break as they dive into the arts. Campers join our specialists in dance, theatre, music, circus, visual & culinary arts to experience fun and creativity. For an additional fee, extended care opportunities are also available.
Cultural Arts Spring Break Camp
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
5 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Cultural Arts Spring Break Camp AM Extended

Let your young artist enjoy spring break as they dive into the arts. Campers join our specialists in dance, theatre, music, circus, visual & culinary arts to experience fun and creativity. For an additional fee, extended care opportunities are also available.
Cultural Arts Spring Break Camp AM Extended
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
8:00 am- 9:00 am
AGES
5 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
Register

Cultural Arts Spring Break Camp PM Extended

Let your young artist enjoy spring break as they dive into the arts. Campers join our specialists in dance, theatre, music, circus, visual & culinary arts to experience fun and creativity. For an additional fee, extended care opportunities are also available.
Cultural Arts Spring Break Camp PM Extended
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
5 - 12
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Cultural Arts Minis Spring Break Camp

You are never too young to dive into the arts! Preschool aged students join our specialists in dance, theatre, music, circus, visual and culinary arts to experience fun and creativity.
Cultural Arts Minis Spring Break
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
3 - 5
LOCATION
Devonshire Cultural Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Total Sports 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. Participants should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day. All campers will receive a t-shirt.
Total Sports Camp Ages 7-12
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$150.00 / $181.00
AVAILABILITY
Full
Register

Spring Break Storybook Adventures

Spend spring break outside at the nature center, exploring the grounds, learning about the local animals, and practicing outdoor skills, depending on the age group. Emily Oaks spring break camp is for children in preschool to grade 5.
Spring Break Storybook Adventures
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/27
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$210.00 / $263.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register

Spring Break Wild Ones

Spend spring break outdoors at the nature center, exploring the grounds, learning about the local animals, and practicing outdoor skills, depending on the age group. Emily Oaks spring break camp is for children in preschool to grade 5.
Spring Break Wild Ones
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/27
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
6 - 7
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$210.00 / $263.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register

Spring Break Survivor!

Spend spring break outdoors at the nature center, exploring the grounds, learning about the local animals, and practicing outdoor skills, depending on the age group. Emily Oaks spring break camp is for children in preschool to grade 5.
Spring Break Survivor!
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/27
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
8 - 10
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$210.00 / $263.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register

Tiny Tots Sports Camp

Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship. All campers will receive a camp t-shirt. Campers should bring a snack and water bottle each day.
Hot Shots Sports: Tiny Tots Sports Camp Ages: 4-7
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
4 - 7
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$150.00 / $188.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Volleyball Skills Camp

Participants receive instruction on all major volleyball skills including serving, passing, setting and attacking through fun and active drills. In addition to these fundamentals campers are introduced to advanced skills including, offense, defense, and developing specific positions. Daily scrimmages allow players to use these skills in a game environment.
Volleyball Skills Camp Ages 8-14
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
12:30 pm- 3:30 pm
AGES
8 - 14
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$150.00 / $188.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

School's Out Fun
School's Out Fun- The Zone
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/26
8:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
5 - 11
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$50.00 / $55.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
School's Out Fun - Extended
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/26
4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
5 - 11
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$18.00 / $21.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
School's Out Fun- River Trail Nature Center
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/27
8:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
5 - 11
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$50.00 / $55.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
School's Out Fun - Extended
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/27
4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
5 - 11
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$18.00 / $21.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Young Rembrandts: Fashionista- Anime Manga Workshop

Join Young Rembrandts for a 5-day workshop where we’ll be drawing and coloring all things ANIME! Artists will learn to draw anime style fashion characters ranging from simple to elaborate. Combine fashion designing skills and learn new manga tricks. Each day students will complete multiple pieces of artwork like manga hairstyles, school uniforms, fantasy costumes and more art-tastic drawings. We will provide all class supplies.
Young Rembrandts: Fashionista- Anime Manga Workshop
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/24-3/28
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AGES
5 - 12
LOCATION
Weber Leisure Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$210.00 / $260.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

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
Register

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
Register

History Board Games

Explore history by playing a variety of ancient, vintage, and modern history-themed board games. 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
4/9
1:00 pm- 4:00 pm
AGES
7 - 12
LOCATION
Skokie Heritage Museum
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$30.00 / $38.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
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
Register
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
Register

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.
April Afternoon Odyssey
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
4/9
12:00 pm- 5:00 pm
AGES
5 - 10
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$32.00 / $40.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register
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
Register

"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 Ages
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
Register
"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
Register
"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
Register
"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
Register
"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
Register
"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
Register

School's Out Fun
School's Out Fun-Wagner Farm
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/25
8:00 am- 4:00 pm
AGES
5 - 11
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$50.00 / $55.00
AVAILABILITY
Waitlist
Register
School's Out Fun - Extended
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
3/25
4:00 pm- 6:00 pm
AGES
5 - 11
LOCATION
Oakton Community Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$18.00 / $21.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register


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