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Classes in art, dance, music, tennis, soccer, swimming, theater, languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin and more!), and academics provide just a few of the great enrichment possibilities around town. Classes for kids with Special Needs are covered, too! See what's available within commuting distance, or what kinds of classes are available to kids around the country.Sherwood Conservatory of MusicParent rating:  Location: 1312 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL This school of music, founded in 1897, offers music classes and lessons for all ages. The faculty teaches a full range of musical instruments for ages six and up (violin, viola, cello, upright bass, e...
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Chicago Children's ChoirParent rating: Location: Chicago, IL In 1956, the late Rev. Christopher Moore began to put a dream into motion: a dream that young people from diverse backgrounds could better understand each other, as well as learn about themselves, by ...
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Garfield Park ConservatoryParent rating: Location: 300 N. Central Park Avenue, Chicago, IL Garfield Park Conservatory is a fabulous place to learn about plants. From a replica of Monet's Garden to Horticulture Hall, the whole family can find special creations that teach about a wide ...
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McFetridge Sports Center at California ParkParent rating: Location: 3843 N. California Avenue, Chicago, IL McFetridge Sports Center, located in California Park, boasts the only ...
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Lakeview YMCAParent rating:  Location: 3333 N. Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL The YMCA, known for its solid, affordable, family-based recreation programs, offers afterschool activities, sports, and summer camps. Its programs include child care, preschool, babysitting, a ...
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Suzuki-Orff School of MusicParent rating: Location: 1148 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL Suzuki-Orff offers instrumental instruction in violin, viola, cello, guitar, flute, and piano, and Orff rhythm classes, for students ages four and up. Parent involvement in an essential key to ...
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Trinity Academy of Irish DanceParent rating: Location: 2936 N. Southport, Chicago, IL Introductory students are introduced to dances like "The Jig" and "The Reel," while drilled on proper posture, foot placement, timing, and stage presence. Through a series of carefully designed stretc...
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ComedySportz TheatreParent rating: Location: 929 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL The theatre houses the long-running ComedySportz show, a fully improvised, upbeat, interactive comedy show, in which two teams of improvisers perform a series of comedy sketches based on audien...
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Bernard Horwich JCCParent rating: Location: 3003 W. Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL Horwich's recreational facilities include two family locker rooms, a full size gymnasium (including a climbing wall), swimming pool, and racquetball court. The Early Childhood Learning Center ... |
Adventure Stage Chicago/Vittum TheaterParent rating: Location: 1012 N. Noble Street, Vittum Theatre, Chicago, IL Formerly known as Vittum Theater, Adventure Stage Chicago is owned and operated by the Northwestern University Settlement House and is committed to offering Chicago-area families an affo...
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eta Creative Arts FoundationParent rating: Location: 7558 S. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL Recognized as one of Chicago's leading African American cultural performing arts institutions, eta has garnered a national and international reputation for the quality of its artistic product, ...
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Florence G. Heller JCCParent rating: Location: 524 W. Melrose Avenue, Chicago, IL The 25,000-square-foot, two-story Heller JCC is located just west of Lake Michigan in the heart of Lakeview. The building features:
Specially designed classrooms for adult/child classes, presc...
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The Little GymParent rating: Location: 3216 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL The Little Gym is a fitness and development center for children ages four months to 12 years old. The curriculum of their classes is based in non-competitive gymnastics; it's a great place for childre...
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Enso Yoga & Martial ArtsParent rating: Location: 719 S. State Street, Chicago, IL Enso offers traditional Shotokan karate for children ages four and up in the South Loop. Programs include Kinder Karate (ages four to six), Youth Karate (ages six and up), and A... |
