Illinois Classes, Programs and Activities for Kids & Youth

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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/

 

 

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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 )

http://fofchomeschool.org/

 

 

Home School University (West Chicago )

http://homeschooluniversity.org/

 

 

 

The Learning Vine (Naperville )

http://www.thelearningvine.org/

 

 

 

 

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*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

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Lowe’s

https://www.lowesbuildandgrow.com/

 

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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.

 http://www.cod.edu/youth/

 

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Kids and College at McHenry County College (Crystal Lake)

 
 
 
Christian Homeschool Basketball (Crestwood)
 
 
 

Chicago Botanic Garden, Kids & Family classes (Glencoe)

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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/

 

 

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Chicago Astronomical Society

http://www.chicagoastro.org/

 

inline-skate-uid.gifGospel 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

 

 

Illinois Chess Associations & Clubs (various locations)

http://www.il-chess.org/resources.htm

 

 

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grand piano Depaul Community Music Division (Chicago)

http://music.depaul.edu/cmd/

 

Maywood Fine Arts Association (Maywood) http://www.maywoodfinearts.org/pages/MFAA_Home.htm

  

Merit School Of Music (Chicago)

http://www.meritmusic.org/

 

Metropolis Youth Symphony (Arlington Heights)

http://www.metropolisarts.com/index.php/content/sopa_mys_programs.html

 

Midwest Young Artists, music program (Highwood)

http://www.mya.org/programs/

 

Sherwood Conservatory of Music (Chicago)

http://www.sherwoodmusic.org/

 

Suzuki-Orff School Of Music (Chicago)

http://www.suzukiorff.org/

 

*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.

 

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