May 13, 2019
Hi Jefferson Parents,
I have listed some ideas for summer activities. The related service providers also shared some great summer (or anytime) activity ideas. From the Social Worker. Please go to my website to see that information.
Here are more summer plan ideas that came out of our last Parent Group:
A Jefferson Whatsapp was started by Anna Miller (mother of Carter in PM class) last year, and we discussed how helpful this type of App is to connect our families. I do not know much about setting up a Whatsapp, but you can text her at 312.823.2466 and ask her to include you on the list. Let the other parents know when you will be at a park, playland, pool, library, etc. You never know when a friend will be looking for something to do too The Miller’s also live on the route for many of the parades in Park Ridge, including the upcoming Memorial Day Parade. They welcome any families who want to watch the parade from their yard. Please contact Anna for more information and their address.
Parents also mentioned that there are several fun 4th of July activities-
Park Ridge Park District 3rd of July Fireworks Celebration Event date: 7/3/2019 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM EXPORT EVENT Bring a picnic (no alcoholic beverages or grills allowed) and relax before the fireworks begin. Enjoy the evening catching up with friends and family. Join the Park District’s party staff and DJ for an Interactive Dance Party at 6:30pm. Arrive early and get a great spot! Preferred Parking Watch one of the best fireworks displays around without having to search hours for a parking spot! We have reserved preferred parking in the Maine East High School parking lot just for you. So get your pass and relax while making a contribution towards the fireworks show. Family style tailgaters are encouraged to participate - no alcoholic beverages or grills allowed. Directions and pass will be mailed to you prior to the event. Spaces are limited. Registration deadline: June 14. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis on the night of the event. No early admission; preferred parking begins at 6:00pm.
Ages All Ages Class Number 4150101-01 R/NR $20/$30 per parking spot
Niles Park District July 4th Post Parade Celebration
Thursday, July 4 10:30 am-2:00 pm Join us at Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo, for a fun filled Fourth of July! The day will be packed with games, food, raffle, entertainment & more. THE MIX will begin playing at 10:30 am.
Barbie Murphy shared a book, How to Talk so Kids Will Listen, and Listen so Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, and she donated How to Talk So LITTLE Kids Will Listen, by Joanne Faber and Julie King to our school. Please see me to check out this book. They are also available at the public libraries. Let me know if you are interested in doing a book discussion group about this, or another book.
Other ideas from parents:
-Summer reading programs at the libraries and Reading 1000-read 1000 books by kindergarten, earn prizes along the way.
-Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum-2430 N. Cannon Dr. Chicago 773-755-5100
-Kids Play Yard-66 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, 773-290-2550
-Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union, IL 815-923-4391 THINK THOMAS
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
-M*NASR camps and programs-you should have received a summer
brochure from them. Check out the swimming classes and parents’ night out.
-Park Districts; Park Ridge PRPARKS.org or NILES-PARKS.org
Camps (you can get an assistant if your child has special needs)
Swimming-private and semi-private lessons were suggested if your
child is new to swimming or fearful of water-Park Districts
-Wildwood Nature Center 529 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge,
(847)692-3570
-Lambs Farm 14245 W Rockland Rd Libertyville, (847)362-4636 **CALL
FIRST TO SEE WHAT IS OPEN
-Wagner Farm 1510 Wagner Rd., Glenview (847)657-1506
-Spring Valley 847-985-2100 Schaumburg Park District includes
-Volkening Heritage Farm 847-985-2102-201 S. Plum Grove Rd.,
-Bison’s Bluff-1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
-Vera Meineke Nature Center-1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg
-Nature Play Discovery Trail
-The Grove 1421 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, (847)299-6096
-Emily Oaks Nature Center-Skokie Park District 4650 Brummel St Skokie,
(847)674-1500 ext 2500
-River Trails Nature Center 3120 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook,
(847)824-8360
-Heller Nature Center Park District of Highland Park 2821 Ridge Rd.
Highland Park, (847)433-6901
-Chicago Botanic Garden 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, (847)835-5440
-Morton Arboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle (630)968-0074
-Independence Grove 16400 W Buckley Rd., Libertyville (847)968-3499
-Pirates Cove 901 Leicester Rd Elk Grv. Park District Elk Grv. Vlg,
(847)439-2683
-Brookfield Zoo 8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, (708)688-8000
-Lincoln Park Zoo and Farm in the Zoo 2001 N Clark St., Chicago
(312)742-2000
-Bristol Renaissance Faire 12550 120th Ave Bristol, WI, (847)395-7773
-Schaumburg Boomers Baseball- 1999 South Springinsguth Rd.,
Schaumburg, (847)461-3595
-Beaches-specifically Independence Grove, Wilmette, Evanston and
Zion (wear aqua shoes)
-Santa’s Village Amusement Park 606 Dundee Ave, East Dundee, IL
(847)426-6751
-Glenview Park District Parks-Little Bear and Gallery Park-walking
trails, flowers, and a sprinkler pad-2001 Patriot Blvd. Glenview
-Glen Grove Equestrian Center-Pony Rides 9453 Harms Rd. Morton
Grove (847)966-8032
-Community fairs in Park Ridge and surrounding suburbs
-Rockin’ In The Park MB Financial Park 5501 Park Place, Rosemont
(847)349-5008 Concerts end with fireworks! (Other concert themes
different nights of the week).
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
-Library programs or play areas-also see listing for Museum
Adventure Pass- free or reduced entrance to several
area museums-check out from library. For Niles Residents (847)663-1234, for Park Ridge residents-(847)825-3123
-Altitude Trampoline Park in Skokie 3037 Central, Skokie 847-983-8777
-Jump Zone 6374 W Howard St., Niles, (847)213-9260
-Jump Sky High 6424 Howard St., Niles, (847)801-5867
-Pump It Up 1857 Elmdale Ave., Glenview, (847)904-7867
-Shedd Aquarium 1200 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, (312)939-2438
-Exploritorium 4701 Oakton St., Skokie, (847)674-1500
-Fire Zone 1100 National Pkwy, Schaumburg, (847)824-3473
-Playroom Cafe-Randhurst 141 Randhurst Village, Mt. Prospect,
(224)318-2108
-Jumps and Jiggles and Carousel room-1000 Wellington, Elk Grove Vlg.
Park District (847)437-9494
-Free - $4 summer movies at local theaters-check for times and
participation-Cinemark,AMC, Regal ASK IF THEY HAVE SHOWTIME FOR
PEOPLE WITH SENSORY FRIENDLY SHOWING. Some include snacks.
-Kohl's Children’s Museum 2100 Patriot Blvd Glenview, (847)832-6600
-DuPage Children’s Museum 301 N Washington St., Naperville,
(630)637-8000
-Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago,
(312)527-1000
-Take a walk by the firehouse or police department. Sometimes they
will let you look at the trucks.
-Take a train-anywhere, or picnic at a park near the trains.
AT HOME
-Sprinkler-"Paint" with water and big brushes-Sidewalk chalk-Slip
and Slide
-Shaving Cream-play in pool or shower-letter and picture making
-Bug catcher-use plastic tweezers to find plastic bugs in the yard
-Scavenger hunt-indoor or outdoor
-Ideas from the packet on the social work website
CHECK THESE OUT FOR A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES
-Oaklee's Guide-Oakleesguide.com
-Chicago Parent-Chicago Parent, they also have a Special Needs
Playdate section https://www.chicagoparent.com/learn/special-needs
I hope you have a great summer!
~Elisa