Evanston/Skokie School District 65

855-AT-SCHOOL

Right At School @

Dawes Elementary

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2025-26 Before & After School

After School

Ends at 6:00 PM

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Before School

Starts at 7:00 AM

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Drop In

$45.00

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10-Day Punchcard

$405.00

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Discounts

*Discounts can't be combined

Affordable Access Discount	25%
Military Discount	10%
Sibling Discount	10%

Program Info

Address:
440 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Phone:
(224) 277-6675
Email:
[email protected]

Customer Support:
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Area Manager:
Amber Woodson
(224) 343-5328
[email protected]

Clubs Fall 2025

Discovery Clubs Fall 2025

Sep 22 - Dec 5

REGISTRATION opens: Aug 25 • REGISTRATION CLOSES: Oct 5

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Day	Club Name	Club Description	Starts	Ends	Grades	Price	Email
Mon	Minecraft Code: Harry Potter Adventure (K-2nd): By CodeAdvantage	"Welcome to the World of Witchcraft and Wizardy! In this class, students will learn to code while exploring an interactive Harry Potter world in Minecraft! Every class is a new adventure and opportunity to put coding fundamentals into action. Traveling to Hagrid’s hut, the Quidditch pitch, Privet Drive, Diagon Alley, and beyond, kids will take on quests, fight off some monsters, and cast some magic spells! Join us on this incredible and magical journey! Projects include: brewing potions, enchanting items with special abilities, learn Redstone basics Prior coding or Minecraft experience not required."	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 2	$250	[email protected]
Mon	Martial Arts: By Connelly's Academy, Inc.	"Grandmaster Connelly is one of the most experienced and respected martial arts instructors in Chicago and the North Shore. He and his team of experienced martial arts educators have been providing fun, safe, and age-appropriate classes to our schools for over 30 years. His programs have had success in building confidence and motivating children to be respectful, responsible and resilient. Personal leadership and mutual respect form the foundation of his programs. Grandmaster Connelly and his team make learning martial arts fun, engaging and challenging, all the while building confidence, resiliency and personal leadership. This program teaches goal-setting and persistence, helping each child reach his or her personal best through the study of classical martial arts. Uniforms are not required for beginners. Uniforms may be purchased via our website. If not wearing uniforms, kids should wear loose, comfortable clothing. Belt promotion testing opportunities – where kids can advance in rank and earn a higher belt color by demonstrating what they have learned in class – are offered for qualified students in class. The belt-advancement testing fees start at $35. Partial test scholarships are available."	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$150	[email protected]
Tue	Mixed-Media Exploration: By Evanston Art Center	Explore a wide range of materials such as watercolor, collage, printmaking, 3D assemblages sculptures, and more. Develop drawing and painting skills to create imaginary worlds, animals, and landscapes. Have fun learning about texture and composition while experimenting with various materials.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$120	[email protected]
Tue	Chess Explorers: By CodeAdvantage	"Welcome to Chess Explorers, a fun and engaging course designed for students in grades 1–5! Whether your child is new to the game or looking to sharpen their skills, this program introduces the timeless strategy game of chess in a supportive and age-appropriate environment. Each weekly session combines interactive instruction, guided practice, and exciting game play to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and sportsmanship. Students will learn how to set up the board, understand how each piece moves, and explore basic tactics and strategies, including check, checkmate, and openings. By the end of the course, students will have the tools and confidence to play a full game of chess, challenge their peers, and continue their journey as budding chess masters!"	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	1 - 5	$180	[email protected]
Wed	Ecology at School: Fall: By Evanston Ecology Center	Join Ecology Center staff at your school each week! Students will meet live animals, perform science experiments, learn about the natural world, find fall leaves, and explore the outdoors whenever possible. Each week we will take an adventure into a different fun fall theme, as we learn about the wonders of our amazing planet and how to take care of it together.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$140	[email protected]
Wed	Cool'inary Cooking Club: By Sticky Fingers Cooking	Our interactive classes make cooking fun and deliciously educational. Kids will enjoy tasty, healthy recipes while learning S.T.E.A.M., culture, language, and geography. Led by experienced Chef Instructors, we ensure all allergies are accommodated, and recipes are always nut-free. Explore our weekly recipes and join us to WHIP up some culinary fun all year. Perfect for children of all ages! We have ALL NEW recipes planned throughout the school year!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$210	[email protected]
Thu	Soccer Stars: By Soccer Stars Chicago	"“Skills. Confidence. Joy. Play with Purpose.” Description: Soccer Stars is an exciting, high-energy soccer program designed for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. With a curriculum that balances fun, skill development, and teamwork, this class is perfect for both beginners and young athletes looking to grow. To ensure developmentally appropriate instruction, students will be grouped by grade level during class: K–1st Grade: Focuses on the fundamentals of movement and soccer through creative games and imaginative play. Coaches use a fun, non-competitive approach to build balance, coordination, and ball control while sparking joy and confidence. 2nd–5th Grade: Emphasizes soccer technique, teamwork, and game strategy. Through structured drills, engaging challenges, and small-sided scrimmages, players build strong fundamentals, confidence, and leadership skills. All sessions are led by energetic, trained coaches and include a dynamic warm-up, skill-focused activities, and game-like play. Whether your child is just starting or ready to level up, Soccer Stars delivers a positive environment where kids learn, grow, and love the game."	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$220	[email protected]
Thu	ACT ONE: DRAMA DEBUT: By Mudlark Theater Company	"If your young artist has a vibrant imagination and loves to create new stories and adventures, begin their theater journey with ACT ONE: DRAMA DEBUT. In this Mudlark Theater class, young artists will learn about the fundamentals of being a theater maker. We will build our Actor’s Toolkit using our voice, body, and imagination to explore new characters and play lots of fun theater games. This class can be taken as the first session of 3 ACTS building on each other this school year or independently."	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$200	[email protected]
Fri	Hip Hop Dance: By Dance is my Everything	At DIME, we embody the spirit of dance through passion, creativity, and teamwork. Our dance team welcomes individuals of all skill levels, providing a supportive environment where everyone can flourish. Whether you're looking to enhance your technique or express yourself through movement, DIME is the perfect place to join a community that celebrates artistry and camaraderie. Come dance with us and be part of something truly special.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$186	[email protected]
Fri	Elementary Drawing: By Young Rembrandts Chicago's Northshore	Let’s make this back-to-school season a masterpiece! Young Rembrandts’ drawing lessons will ignite your child’s creativity and sharpen their artistic skills. We’ll tackle creative projects like a detailed gumball machine, a mouthwatering sandwich, and a dazzling Egyptian headdress that’ll whisk your artist back in time. A fall-themed illustration will introduce them to warm and cool color theory. With every lesson, your child will enhance their art skills, strategic thinking and problem- and self-expression. Creativity is calling—sign up now! All classroom supplies will be provided and we teach ALL NEW LESSONS every session!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$203	[email protected]

No Club Days: 9/23/2025, 10/2/2025, 10/6/2025, 10/7/2025, 10/8/2025, 10/9/2025, 10/10/2025, 10/13/2025, 11/5/2025, 11/24/2025, , 11/25/2025, 11/26/2025, 11/27/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/3/2025

With four exciting camps and flexible schedule options, you can build a summer that’s perfectly suited to your child’s interests and your family’s busy schedule.

Experience Right At School

After school enrichment is more important than ever.

After a couple tough years, kids need a place where they can be KIDS again. At Right At School, we make the after school hours count by focusing on the stuff that really matters to kids: learning, playing, and growing!

Welcome to a world of adventure and achievement.

Every afternoon, we knock out homework first, and then we explore a great big universe of learning activities—focusing on skills and subjects that help kids succeed in school.

Homework Time

We help kids complete their assignments… so you can reclaim the weeknight for family fun!

180+ Hands-on Learning Experiences

Discover. Create. Solve. Reflect. Every day is a new opportunity to learn by doing.

DIY Learning Stations

Arts and crafts, chess, reading, team challenges, and more. We give kids the freedom to pursue their interests.

Sports, games, and healthy fun for everyone.

Time to move! We offer kids a range of activities to fit their physical abilities and comfort zones so everyone can participate and come home saying “I did it!”

The Right Moves™ Fitness Blast

Move, jump, stretch, run! We shake out the wiggles before diving into homework.

Exciting Games & Sports

Rain or shine, indoors or out — we always make time for team sports and classic playground games!

Imagination Time!

We break out the art supplies, coloring books, crafts, and more to inspire your child’s inner Picasso.

Time to make friends, inspire each other, and be joyful.

We help kids find the laughs and smiles that come from feeling good about oneself, helping others, discovering our own potential, and sharing inner joy with friends and family.

Social Activities, Learning & Fun

Daily social activities encourage kids to discover the best in themselves and others.

Right Club Gives Back

Right Club kids build a sense of belonging by leading their very own community service projects.

Junior Educators™

Our Junior Educator program gives kids an opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills.

Every year, kids who participate in Right At School Gives Back gain a big sense of community pride.

Hear from our families:

My sons love the RAS program! They learn, play and make new friends and talk about their teachers constantly! I am very grateful this program exists; it's really helping my children grow!

— Kristine C. (Kearny, NJ)

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Important Notice!

Right At School @

Dawes Elementary

Choose Your Program

2025-26 Before & After School

After School

Before School

Combo: 2025-26 Before & After School

Drop In

10-Day Punchcard

Discounts

*Discounts can't be combined

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Program Info

Clubs Fall 2025

Discovery Clubs Fall 2025

Experience Right At School

After school enrichment is more important than ever.

Welcome to a world of adventure and achievement.

Homework Time

180+ Hands-on Learning Experiences

DIY Learning Stations

Sports, games, and healthy fun for everyone.

The Right Moves™ Fitness Blast

Exciting Games & Sports

Imagination Time!

Time to make friends, inspire each other, and be joyful.

Social Activities, Learning & Fun

Right Club Gives Back

Junior Educators™

Every year, kids who participate in Right At School Gives Back gain a big sense of community pride.

Hear from our families: