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$45.00

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$405.00

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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]

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Area Manager:
Amber Woodson
(224) 343-5328
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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	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]
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]

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

Clubs Winter 2025-26

Discovery Clubs Winter 2025-26

Dec 8 - Mar 6

REGISTRATION opens: Nov 10 • REGISTRATION CLOSES: Dec 21

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Day	Club Name	Club Description	Starts	Ends	Grades	Price	Email
Mon	Minecraft Coding: K-Pop Demon Hunters: By CodeAdvantage	Step into a world where rhythm meets adventure! In this exciting Minecraft coding class, students will design and code their own K-Pop Demon Hunter inspired universe. Using Microsoft Make-code and/or JavaScript, they’ll create dazzling stage arenas, program their own musical hits, and code powerful demon-fighting abilities, all set to the beat of K-Pop energy! Students will learn critical thinking, problem-solving, and procedural understanding skills. Perfect for fans of music, creativity, and adventure, this class transforms coding into a high-energy adventure	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$219	[email protected]
Mon	Martial Arts by Connelly's Academy: By Connelly’s Academy of Martial Arts	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	$132	[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	$150	[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	$225	[email protected]
Wed	Ecology at School: Winter: By Evanston Ecology Center	Join Ecology Center staff at your school each week this winter! Students will meet live animals, perform snow science STEM experiments, go on a snowshoeing adventure (when there is snow), make natural ornaments and crafts, learn about winter animal tracking, discover the natural wonders of winter adaptations, get introduced to sustainability, and explore the outdoors when possible. Each week we will take an adventure into a different fun winter 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	$160	[email protected]
Wed	Cool'inary Cooking Club: By Sticky Fingers Cooking (Chicagoland)	It's THYME to TURNIP the BEET on what kids EAT! Our interactive classes make cooking fun and deliciously educational. Kids will enjoy tasty, healthy recipes while learning S.T.E.A.M., culture, language, geography and more! 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!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$240	[email protected]
Fri	DIME: 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	$207	[email protected]
Fri	Drawing With Young Rembrandts Winter 2025 Edition: By Young Rembrandts - Northshore	Young Rembrandts students will flex their artistic muscles with an exciting lineup of drawing lessons. We’ll warm up with whimsical Winter Birdhouses and a festive birthday cake—perfect projects to spark imagination. Budding artists will take on dynamic challenges like a bold Palm Tree Scene, adorable penguins full of personality, and a Young Rembrandts take on Grant Wood’s American Gothic. We’ll wrap things up with a blend of elegance and graphic design in imaginative lessons like Trolls at Home and a striking Line Art Owl. Don’t let the winter blues stick around—enroll your artist today and make this season a masterpiece! We provide all classroom supplies and teach ALL NEW LESSON in every Class and every Session.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$225	[email protected]

No Club Days: 12/26/2025,1/2/2026,2/13/2026

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