Recreational Activities:
Center for Enriched Living- C.E.L
The Center offers social enrichment and educational programs for all ages and varying levels.
Keshet- Buddy Baseball
Buddy Baseball allows children with physical and developmental disabilities to participate in the all -American sport of baseball with the help of typical teenagers.
Maine Niles Association of Special Recreation -M.N.A.S.R
Ongoing programs for children, teens and adults with physical, emotional and developmental disabilities.
Special Olympics- Area 18- SOILL
Provides high quality innovative services for developmentally disabled adults.
Provides individuals with disabilities a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth.
Provides services for individuals with autism, helping them improve abilities to learn, function independently and socialize so that they may realize their full potential.
The library has diverse programming for all ages and abilities.
The Weber Center has a running/walking track, no charge. It also has a fitness center, exercise classes, volleyball and basketball courts and ice skating rink.
Check out the website for to get current information about bowling specials. Students enjoy this popular sport. It's a great way to socialize with friends.
North Shore Dojo has a variety of classes designed for students with special needs. Many of the students with challenges are able to join typical peers in classes, encouraging social and emotional development.
Located on the grounds of Camp Henry Horner, Camp Red Leaf is designed to serve youth and adults with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral needs for ages 9 and upward. Various levels of care are available for specific ages and needs during the camp's specialized sessions. The highly adaptable summer programs strive to increase self-esteem, promote interaction, improve social skills and encourage independence in a natural environment.
Family assisted , basic level sports programs throughout the year for students in grades 3-12. Participants are coached by parents and other adult volunteers. Mentors are used as buddies to assist in the games and practices. An occupational therapist is also consulted.
A summer program where participants learn to navigate the big city every day via the Skokie Swift and Chicago's "L" trains and buses. Visit museums, ballparks, arcades, Millennium Park, North Avenue Beach and other exciting and interesting sites. Participants will see many of Chicago's most well known attractions and discover some of its hidden treasures. Fees include all transportation, supervision by qualified staff, and admission to all sites and activities.
Skokie's thirteen acre savanna and nature center is an oasis full of native wildflowers, grasses, oak trees, and a pond and trails. The indoor nature center offers classes, meeting rooms and interactive Woodland Wander Inn. A nearby place to take a walk and enjoy nature.
Rated one of the top 50 golf ranges in America, Sports Park features a year round, two tier, 40 station range with an automatic tee-up system. Instead of buying a bucket of balls, golfers purchase a debit card. Just insert the card and swing away! Sports Park is also home to two adventure golf courses, Traveler's Quest and Kid's Quest, as well as batting cages and a party/meeting room.
The Chicago Botanic Garden, with its world-renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and preeminent center for learning and scientific research. The 385- acre Garden features 26 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes.
An award winning community center that is the hub of the Glenview Park District. Offers free access to the indoor walking track. Winner of the 2001 Illinois Park and Recreation Association's Award for Outstanding Multiple Use Facility. The park Center offers something for everyone.
Sky High Sports is a unique trampoline fun center. On the first Tuesday of the month, Sky High Sports turns off the music and dials down the distractions for the comfort of our extra special jumpers. From 3pm until 6pm, we welcome children and young adults with special needs and their siblings, family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of bouncy fun.
AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.
Equestrian Connection is a therapeutic horseback riding program using highly trained horses led by experienced and skilled therapists and volunteers