2018 Year in Review

Our 4th summer program was a success! The kids were able to learn new life skills and experiences. Some of the activities and field trips were:

Cooking classes led by professional chefs to create healthy meals
Learning how to practice peaceful mindfulness
Embracing each child's creative side with wood-working, clay making, and painting
Guided painting classes
Sailing lessons on Lake Michigan
Professional cooking classes
Creating a nature journal using recyclable paper bags
Instructor-led yoga classes
Learning about health and nutrition choices
Archery lessons in the forest preserve
Importance of physical activity in every day life
Glass fusing
Screen printing on glass
Tennis lessons by professional instructors
Defining a 'word of the day' every day
Working as individuals, small groups, and larger teams to complete projects
Woodworking with reclaimed and recycled wood
Designing and building their own string wooden art sculptures
Creating patience while working with younger kids
Visiting Rebuilding Exchange and understanding the importance of reusing materials
Fun field trips including a movie theater outing and water park!
Team building games
Visited the Chicago History Museum
Created their own flag
Lampworking
Learned how to set and achieve goals
Took educated nature walks in the forest preserve
Exploring different neighborhoods of the city
Expression through art, dance, and music
Beach day field trip
Learning to leave your comfort zone
Problem solving activities
Learning to communicate in a more effective way
Designing and making a clay frame, pot and animal