Compass Fine Arts Academy (Elgin, dance art & music classes) http://www.light-life-ministries.org/compass_cffa.htm
Divine Expressions (Chicago, dance, music & mime classes)http://www.divineexpressionsonline.com/welcome.htm
G.I.F.T. (Godly Influenced Fine Arts Training) ( Elgin, various fine arts classes)
http://www.gifthomeschool.org/
In His Steps Catholic Dance School (Joliet, various forms of dance)Even if you’re not Catholic their school is worth a look, since the music they use is Jesus centered and most of the outfits they require seem to be more modest than the usual.
http://inhissteps.biz/default.aspx
Legacy Dance Ministry (Chicago, various dance classes) http://www.legacydanceministry.com/

Apple tree (Lake Villa)
http://www.appletreenorth.com/view/?pageID=366722
The ARK (Capron)
http://www.arkhome.org/Camp_Virtue_Schedules.html
CHAMPs (Mt. Prospect)
http://www.homeschool-life.com/il/champshomeschool/
Christian Family Educational Co-op (Joliet)
http://www.christianfamilyhomeschool.org/Classes.html
Classical Conversations
(Bloomington, Bolingbrook, Champaign
Decatur, DeKalb/Sycamore)
http://classicalconversations.com/
The Greenhouse (Wheaton)
http://www.the-greenhouse.com/
Hallstrom Home School Workshops (Rockford) http://www.hallstromhomeschool.org/index.html
H.E.A.R.T. (Homeschool Enrichment Achieved Respectfully Together) (Barrington)
http://www.hearthsenrichment.org/index.html
H.E.L.P. (Home Educators Loving Parents) Offers guest speakers & seminars (Elk Grove Village )
http://www.help-home.org/12901.html
Heritage Home School Workshops (Elgin)http://www.heritageworkshops.com/pages/classes/index_classes.html
The Homeschool Resource Center (Monee )
Home School University (West Chicago )
http://homeschooluniversity.org/
The Learning Vine (Naperville )
http://www.thelearningvine.org/

*There also may be opportunities for programs, classes, learning enrichment for kids and youth at: various museums, local park districts, community colleges, YMCA’s, Awana & Royal Rangers Bible clubs.Certain stores such as:
JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts
http://www.about-joann-stores.joann.com/education/
Michael’s

Home Depot
Lowe’s
https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/
The College of Dupage, (Various Locations) They really go out of their way to offer many varied classes (music, sports, enrichment, test prep *& languages just to name a few) for K-8, high school (credit & non), & home school.

Kids and College at McHenry County College (Crystal Lake)
Cosley Zoo, classes & programs (Wheaton)
http://www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/pgs/parks/cosley/education/indiv_families.html
Take “Constitutional Law for Christian Students” online, W/ Dr.Michael Farris
http://conlaw.hslda.org/cms/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
Esther’s Place Fiber Arts (Big Rock, near North Aurora)
http://www.esthersplacefibers.com/classes.html
Eveready Speech and Debate Club (Arlington Heights)https://www.homeschool-life.com/sysfiles/
Fermilab science classes & programs (Batavia)
http://eddata.fnal.gov/lasso/program_search/search_adventures_new.shtml
Find a sports team/program in you area (especially for homeschoolers)
http://www.hspn.net/TeamLocator/default.asp?ref=locator&lstate=IL
Guge Institute Of Wildlife Art, specializing in wood sculpting classes, also various art classes
http://www.gugeinstitute.com/home.php
Kaleidoscope School of Art (Barrington)http://www.kaleidoscope.school.8m.com/
Marwen Art & Media Classes (Chicago)
http://www.marwen.org/site/epage/28439_431.htm
Masterpiece Art Instruction (Aurora, Geneva, Naperville)
http://www.teachartathome.com/Classes.html
The Morton Arboretum Education Program (Lisle)
The Morton Arboretum Education Program
National-Louis University The Center For the Gifted (various locations)
http://www.centerforgifted.org/
The West Suburban Home School Band (Wayne)
Windy City Field house (Chicago)
http://www.windycityfieldhouse.com/Programs_At_The_Fieldhouse/
Chicago Astronomical Society
Gospel Skate Night!
Sponsored by: Family Christian Center
Every Monday Night 6:00 – 9:30 PM
Admission: $7.00
Skate Rental Included
Lynwood Sport Center
2030 Glenwood-Dyer Rd.
Lynwood, IL
Contact: Nafeesa Peoples – (708) 705-3742
Website: http://www.skatelynwood.com/Holiday_schedule.htm
http://chicagofencingclub.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=3
Depaul Community Music Division (Chicago)
Merit School Of Music (Chicago)
Metropolis Youth Symphony (Arlington Heights)
http://www.metropolisarts.com/index.php/content/sopa_mys_programs.html
Midwest Young Artists, music program (Highwood)
Sherwood Conservatory of Music (Chicago)
Suzuki-Orff School Of Music (Chicago)
*We do not endorse everything in the pages & organizations we link to. However, we do support & encourage parents to be prayerful and discerning in choosing activities for kids.










