Evanston/Skokie School District 65

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Address:
1551 Wesley Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
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(224) 277-6967
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(224) 343-5328
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Clubs Spring 2026

Discovery Clubs Spring 2026

Mar 9 - May 22

REGISTRATION opens: Feb 9 • REGISTRATION CLOSES: Mar 22

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Day	Club Name	Club Description	Starts	Ends	Grades	Price	Email	Waitlist
Mon	Program has reached capacity ~~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]~~	Join waitlist for Mixed-Media Exploration: By Evanston Art Center [Spring 2026]
Mon	Amazing Minds: By Amazing Minds	The Amazing Minds curriculum is thematic based, incorporating the core academic areas. Our program is centered around Piaget’s theory of “learning by doing,” and our hands on format allows our goal to be achieved- to instill in each a child a love of learning, by making learning FUN! Whether the topic is the Animal Kingdom, China, or Space (20 topics in all!), mixed with math, science, reading, dramatic play and art, this educational enrichment is a class you do not want your child to miss! TOPICS CHANGE EACH SESSION AND EACH SCHOOL YEAR!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	1 - 3	$275	[email protected]
Tue	Soccer Stars: By Soccer Stars Chicago	Skills. Confidence.Play with Purpose. 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 (numbers permitting): 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	$275	[email protected]
Tue	Mudlark Theater's Act Three: Showtime!: By Mudlark Theater Company	Experience the magic of performing in Mudlark Theater’s ACT THREE: SHOWTIME! In this class young artists will get scripts, learn lines, and make empowered character choices all with the direction of a professional Mudlark Teaching Artist. Young artists will leave with confidence on stage and off with new friends and experiences. This class will end in a final performance for friends and family. ACT THREE: SHOWTIME will use skills learned in ACTS 1 and 2, but can also be taken independently.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$250	[email protected]
Tue	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.	08:00 AM	09:00 AM	K - 5	$188	[email protected]
Wed	Vocal Ensemble: Pop, Rock & Musical Theater: By Chicago School of Musical Arts	In this high energy voice class, students will learn a variety of songs together in a group and have the opportunity to improve their vocal performance skills. This includes learning about good posture, breathing technique, clear vocal production, tonality and pitch, beginning music theory and acute listening skills. It’s important that the students listen to one another and encourage and support one another. This will enable them to sing better as a unit. Singing has been shown to improve confidence; and as a result, some may have the desire to sing solos! We will empower the students, so that they will feel free to share their unique personalities through singing.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$270	[email protected]
Thu	Ecology at School: Spring: By Evanston Ecology Center	Spring is an amazing time to explore the natural world! Join Ecology Center staff at your school, as we go on an adventure into a different fun spring theme each week! We will learn about the wonders of our amazing planet and how to take care of it together as students enjoy: Meeting live animals Going on spring scavenger hunts Learning how to go birding during spring migration Pressing flowers to make natural spring crafts Learning about the water cycle and making a spring storm Going on a bug hunt & learning about the different roles of bugs Celebrating Earth Day with a sustainability activity Exploring the outdoors whenever possible And more!	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$200	[email protected]
Thu	DIME: Hip Hop Dance: By Dance Is My Everything (DIME)	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	Robot Explorers: By RobotCity Workshop Explorers	Give your student a head start learning robotics, coding, and game building principles with Robot Explorers —and let their creativity run wild. Our program will introduce students to the basic principles of robotics through STEM learning tools. They will gain valuable lessons in teamwork, self-confidence, and problem solving. While working with the newest programmable STEM robots for children that will allow kids to learn through guided play in an exploratory and encouraging workshop environment. We emphasize pressure-free creativity, with a focus on discovery and fun. RCE’s STEM-based curriculum is more than just an after-school enrichment program, it is an invitation to the future of innovation and discovery. Students build different robots every session	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$300	[email protected]
Fri	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	$300	[email protected]
Fri	Get Crafty! Rise & Shine Crafters(AM): By Let's Craft It!	Before school is hard, believe me, I'm a mom and I get it. If you're looking for before-school care, and want an activity your child will get excited about that's creative and open-ended, then Rise & Shine Crafters is the place for them. I'm Samira Taher Kolb, owner of Evanston's Let's Craft It!. I'm bringing this unique experience for kids to explore their creativity before the school day begins. In each class, kids will choose from an assortment of crafting materials that are based on current seasons/holidays. With some guidance, they'll make and create, and see where their imaginations take them!	08:00 AM	09:00 AM	K - 5	$250	[email protected]

No Club Days: 3/30/2026, 3/31/2026, 4/1/2026, 4/2/2026, 4/3/2026

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	Waitlist
Mon	Program has reached capacity ~~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~~	~~$105~~	~~[email protected]~~	Join waitlist for Mixed-Media Exploration: By Evanston Art Center [Winter 2025-26]
Tue	Soccer Stars: By Soccer Stars Chicago	Skills. Confidence.Play with Purpose. 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	$275	[email protected]
Tue	Mudlark Theater's Act Two: Story Creation: By Mudlark Theater Company	Want to see your young artist’s imagination come to life? Join Mudlark Theater for ACT TWO: STORY CREATION, designed to empower young artists to work together and imagine boldly! This class will be all about how we take big ideas and put them on stage. Each young artist’s unique skills and creative instincts will be highlighted through improv games, then used to turn their own original ideas into devised scenes and skits. This class will end with an Open Classroom where friends and family will get to see what new work we have explored during this session. ACT TWO: STORY CREATION will build upon what was learned in ACT ONE: DRAMA DEBUT, but can also be taken independently. This class will create foundational skills for ACT THREE: SHOWTIME! this Spring.	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$250	[email protected]
Tue	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.	08:00 AM	09:00 AM	K - 5	$207	[email protected]
Thu	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	$200	[email protected]
Thu	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	Robot Explorers: By RobotCity Workshop Explorers	Give your student a head start learning robotics, coding, and game building principles with Robot Explorers —and let their creativity run wild. Our program will introduce students to the basic principles of robotics through STEM learning tools. They will gain valuable lessons in teamwork, self-confidence, and problem solving. While working with the newest programmable STEM robots for children that will allow kids to learn through guided play in an exploratory and encouraging workshop environment. We emphasize pressure-free creativity, with a focus on discovery and fun. RCE’s STEM-based curriculum is more than just an after-school enrichment program, it is an invitation to the future of innovation and discovery. Students build different robots every session	03:45 PM	04:45 PM	K - 5	$300	[email protected]
Fri	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	$300	[email protected]
Fri	Get Crafty! Rise & Shine Crafters(AM): By Let's Craft It!	Before school is hard, believe me, I'm a mom and I get it. If you're looking for before-school care, and want an activity your child will get excited about that's creative and open-ended, then Rise & Shine Crafters is the place for them. I'm Samira Taher Kolb, owner of Evanston's Let's Craft It!. I'm bringing this unique experience for kids to explore their creativity before the school day begins. In each class, kids will choose from an assortment of crafting materials that are based on current seasons/holidays. With some guidance, they'll make and create, and see where their imaginations take them!	08:00 AM	09:00 AM	K - 5	$250	[email protected]

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

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A place to be a kid!

Open March – April During Spring Break

Adventure Awaits This Spring!

New, curiosity-inspiring curriculum Journeys every two weeks!

JOIN US AFTER SCHOOL FOR AN ADVENTURE LIKE NO OTHER

Availability varies by location.

The Classic Day Camp Experience

Because when kids get to explore, create, and connect — every moment counts.

spark your child’s unique imagination.

Year-Round Fun for School Holidays & Workdays

When school’s out, Camp is in!

Give your kid a boredom-busting mission this winter break

Availability varies by location.

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