Advanced Learner Summer Newsletter
Fun things to do and learn this summer!
Creativity, Learning, Art and Play are good for you!
The benefits of play, learning, and creativity on health and resilience are well documented. You don't have to be a master chef, renowned artist, or star musician to reap the rewards of these practices! The process is much more important than the product!
Places to Play!
Linked are some articles with places for you to explore and play with your children! All are in Illinois so no worries about long trips or travel issues!
- From Choose Chicago: 30 Kid Friendly Things to Do in Chicago
- From Woman's Day: 60 Family Summer Activities
- From Chicago Parent: Best Things to Do With Kids This Summer
- From Atlas Obscura: Get your inner super scientist out and check out these cool ideas: 9 Stunning Scientific Sites in Illinois
- Play the tourist! Use Trip Advisor or your favorite app to discover things in Illinois or your own backyard! See things from a new perspective by learning about all the fascinating sites nearby!
Places to Learn Something New !
Here are some links to help your child learn something new!
Learn to code from We Are Teachers: Favorite Websites for Teaching Kids and Teens to Code
Learn some robotics: IdTech Summer Camp at Northwestern
Develop skills through the Northwestern Center for Talent Development or Dominican University Summer Gifted and Talented Program
Places to Create!
Here are some links to help you bring out you and/or your child's creative side!
- Up your acting/comedy skills at Second City
- Paint or create some pottery at Thrown Elements in Arlington Heights
- Nudge your inner master chef by taking a class at Cook, Cork, and Fork in Palatine
- Paint to your hearts content with some guidance at Brush and Board
- Grow your green thumb and love of all things plant from the Chicago Botanic Garden
- The Chuck Jones Center for Creativity has a branch in Chicago.
- Your local park district, library, and community colleges tend to offer a wider variety of classes and events too!