Oaklee's Family Guide August/September/October 2019

August Events & Activities Aug. 12-15, 19-22, noon - 1pm Lunch & Doodle (3-12 years) Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-doodle- 3-12-years-registration-55769754838?aff=ebapi Aug. 13-15, 12:30pm - 4pm Safety Town Lake Forest: 847-234-6060 https://gortoncenter.org/event/safety- town-camp-commanders-2019/ Kidcreate Studio, 3709 N Southport Ave: Lunch and Doodle is a great way for kids to extend their camp experience. Use Lunch and Doodle to add an hour to a morning or afternoon camp or to create a full day camp experience when signing up for both the morning and afternoon camps. Gorton Community Center, 400 East Illinois Road: We are excited to once again offer our Safety Town Commanders Camp - modeled after the original Safety Town, but with a curriculum built for ages 8-10. Camp will run Aug. 13, 14 and 15 from 12:30-4pm. The camp starts with a quick review of the original Safety Town (now called Majors) and then goes in-depth with experts in areas ranging from fire safety to internet safety and beyond. Topics will cover many categories pertinent to this age group including what to do if your alarm goes off, gun safety, walking home alone, falls, poison/medicine safety, bullying/ cyber bullying and mindfulness. Children will be taught things like how to use a fire extinguisher and how to navigate safely in today’s cyber world. Aug. 12, 1pm - 4pm Museum Maker Mondays Elmhurst: 630-833-1457 Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave.: Drop in at the Elmhurst History Museum on select Mondays for fun activities. Kids and caregivers can explore the museum, play games, make a craft, and picnic on the grounds weather permitting. Crafts available while supplies last. Kids must be accompanied by an adult, no registration required. Aug. 13, 6:30pm - 7pm Spanish Storytime Palatine: 847-358-5881 https://palatinelibrary.org/events/ spanish-storytime-1 Aug. 12-15, 9am - noon Paw Patrol Summer Camp (3-6 Years) Chicago: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paw-patrol-summer- camp-3-6-years-registration-55247502768?aff=ebapi Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court: Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish at Palatine Library. Ages 3 through 6. Drop in. For more information, please call 847-358-5881, x132 or visit palatinelibrary.org. Kidcreate Studio, 3709 N Southport Ave: Ryder says it best, “No job is too big, no pup is too small!” This is your invitation to help us tackle the big job of creating awesome Paw Patrol art! We’ll explore different techniques, styles, and materials to create art inspired by all our favorite rescue pups: Marshall, Chase, Zuma, Skye, and more! Pack a nut-free snack and drink for your child. Aug. 13-15, 10am - noon Summer Camp / Ages 3-4: Deep Blue Sea Kenosha: 262-653-4140 http://bit.ly/19KPMCampWater34 Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 First Ave: Learn about oceans and lakes, play with water, find out how water changes and how it changes us. camp runs Tuesday through Thursday, price covers all three days. Aug. 12, 11:30am - noon Rhythm & Rhyme @ Oakbrook Terrace Park District Oakbrook Terrace: 630-834-1164 http://www.eventkeeper.com/ mars/xpages/xp_newpopevent.cfm?zeeOrg=VPPL&EventID=59 17984&sw=1024 Aug. 13, 10am Touch-A-Truck Streamwood: 630-483-3010 http://www.spdcares.com Oakbrook Terrace Park District (Heritage Center), 1S325 Ard- more Ave: The Villa Park Public Library is bringing storytime to the OBTPD. Each session will feature stories, music, and move- ment geared for young children exploring their world. This program is open to children of all ages with an adult. Registra- tion is not required. Park Place, 550 S. Park Blvd.: Get up close and personal with the big rigs on August 13! Held at Park Place (550 S Park Blvd.) this free event features garbage trucks, dump trucks, emergency vehicles and more. Event starts at 10 am. For details, visit www. spdcares.com. Aug. 12, 9am - 2pm Time Travel Adventure at Old World Wisconsin Eagle: 262-594-6301 http://www.oldworldwisconsin.org Aug. 14, 9am - 2pm Little House Adventure at Old World Wisconsin Eagle: 262-594-6301 http://ttp://www.oldworldwisconsin.org Old World Wisconsin, W372 S9727 WI-67: Kids! Grab a grown up and bring them back in time! Pairs of kids and their adults will travel across the site from the 1840s to 1910s as they help with wood stove cooking Old World Wisconsin, W372S9727 Hwy 67: Explore the era of Laura Ingalls at Old World Wisconsin Aug. 14, 8pm - 10pm Movie in the Park: Throwback Edition & Late Night Splash Glen Ellyn: 630-858-2462 https://gepark.org/event/movie-in- the-park-alice-in-wonderland/ Aug. 13, 5pm - 5:45pm Graphic Novel Book Club: Giants Beware! Wheaton: 630-868-7540 http://www.wheatonlibrary.org/eve nts/2019-08-13-170000-2019-08-13-174500/graphic-novel- book-club-giants-beware Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave.: The Splash Park is staying open until 8:15pm! Regular admission required. After the Splash Park closes, stick around Maryknoll Park for a free show- ing of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland on the big screen! Activities at 8:15pm, movie at dusk. Wheaton Public Library, 225 N Cross St: Entering grades 4-6 We’re talking all about graphic novels! Join the discussion by registering and picking up a copy of the book at the Tween Center desk! August: Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre (pick up a copy at the Tween Center desk./) Registration required. AUG-SEPT-OCT 2019 18 Oaklee’s Family Guide TM for Chicagoland

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