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Mark Your Calendars!
Looking to plan your touchpoints with your Little Sib this school year? We've got you covered!
Check out the entire 2023-24 school year Engagement Calendar HERE! You'll find all the dates for our upcoming HFY Mini-Outings & Activity Kits, along with the themes and activities that we are planning.
Feel free to reach out to volunteer@horizons-for-youth.org if you have any questions or concerns about a specific upcoming Mini-Outing or Activity Kit!
This Month's Events
February Activity Kits:
Robotics Kits!
Unleash the spirit of innovation with our February Activity Kit, featuring exciting robotics projects for all ages!
Reserve an Activity Kit for you and your Little Sib by Sunday, February 11th, 2024
**Activity Kits will need to be picked up at the Horizons for Youth Offices on Thursday, Feb. 15th, 2024 between 4-8pm
February Mini-Outing:
Pizza Making Workshop @ SchoolHouse Kitchen!
Saturday, February 10th
11am-12pm
Schoolhouse Kitchen- Portage Park (4410 North Milwaukee Ave)
Join us for a delectable experience at our upcoming cooking class with Schoolhouse Kitchen. Get ready to knead, toss, and savor the joy of creating personalized pizzas in a fun and interactive environment.
This is an optional, in-person Outing. Our team is able to accommodate 40 people for this event- spaces are first come, first served.
Middle & High School Workshops:
7th Grade Workshop
Organization & Time Management
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
10am-2pm
In-Person @ HFY Offices (703 W Monroe)
Upcoming Touchpoints:
March Activity Kits:
Crochet/Knitting Kits!
Dive into the world of textile artistry and craft enchanting pieces with this month's Crochet/Knitting Activity Kits! Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.
Reserve an Activity Kit for you and your Little Sib by Sunday, March 17th, 2024
**Activity Kits will need to be picked up at the Horizons for Youth Offices on Thursday, March 21st between 4:00-8:00pm.
March Mini-Outing:
Broadway in Chicago Show!
Saturday, March 9th, 2023
Join us for a Broadway in Chicago Show, as we invite Big & Little Sibs to experience the magic of live theater!
HFY has reserved tickets for the musical adaptation of "Mrs. Doubtfire!" Get ready for an entertaining evening filled with nostalgia, music, and the magic of this beloved story.
This is an optional, in-person Outing. Our team is able to accommodate 28 people for this event- spaces are first come, first served.
On the Horizon:
April 2024
Mini-Outing: iFly Indoor Skydiving (Apr. 13th)
Activity Kit: Earth Month Kit (Pick Up- Apr. 18th)
May 2024
Mini-Outing: GoApe! Adventure Park (May 11th)
Activity Kit: Self Care Kit (Pick Up- May 16th)
June 2024
End of Year Celebration (June 6th)
Activity Kit: Park Picnic Kit (Pick Up- June 20th)
1-on-1 Tracking
All Big Sibs are required to track any 1-on-1 events that they complete with their Little Sib. Any activity that helps to build your connection with your Little Sib is considered a 1-on-1, we've copied a few examples below:
In-person, socially distanced outings: Going on a walk, playing basketball in the park, cooking/baking together
Virtual Connections: Zoom/Facetime calls, virtual cooking competition, Netflix watch party, video gameplay
Please feel free to lump all virtual connections (texts, phone calls, video calls, etc.) that occur across the month together in a single submission
School Events: sports games, science fairs, plays/concerts
Big Sibs are asked to log their 1-on-1 activities using the form below. Make sure to submit your 1-on-1 activities before the last day of the month .
Need some One-on-One Ideas?
- Various events through Feb. 2024
- Sat., Feb. 10th & Sat., Feb. 24th
- Thurs, Feb. 8th- Sun., Feb 18th
- Sunday, Feb. 18th