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LISTINGS Berwyn Park District

708-795-2892 www.berwynparks.org Proska Park Activity Center 3001 S. Wisconsin Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 708-795-2892

Beye Discovery Summer Adventures Camp at Beye School (K-5th Grade)

Freedom Park Administrative Office 3701 Scoville Ave. Berwyn, IL 60402 708-788-1701 Liberty Cultural Center 6445 W. 27th Place Berwyn, IL 60402 708-795-2891 www.berwynparks.org

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erwyn Park District Adventure Camp is a great way to spend your summer. We pride ourselves on the quality of our counselors and activities. We take field trips every week!

We also offer convenient before and after camp options. The fees for our camp include all

PRE-K – 12TH GRADE

activities, trips and events. Our camp will run from June 13th to August 19th. Regular camp goes 9:00am to 4:00pm, but we also offer free Before Care from 8:00am to 9:00am and free After Care from4:00pm to 6:00pm. Please call or see our website for more details.

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oin us for a thrilling start to the summer as we venture into “Playful Art & The Art of Play”, inspired by artists both past and present; the natural world; and our own experiences, interests and dreams. Through painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture, children will develop their skills and imagination to create artworks that communicate playfully with the viewer or that may be used as an object for play. Weather permitting, a number of projects will be created outdoors. Morning, Afternoon, and Extended Day Sessions.

Facilitated by Jocelyne Adkins, Program Director, MAAE, School of the Art Institute of Chicago. To register, contact Jocelyne at beye.discovery@ gmail.com.

SAT, ACT & ISEE TEST PREP HOMEWORK HELP SUMMER PROGRAMS

We Make Math Make Sense

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Dr. Bill’s Learning Center

18 W. Lake St. Oak Park 708-434-0336 4909 W. Division, Chicago 773-626-5551

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r. Bill’s Learning Center offers tutoring for grades 2 through 10. Experienced, trained rehabilitation facilitators specializing in individualized intensive tutoring. Culturally relevant resources and multifaceted services for diverse learning styles. Computer assisted instruction, organization skill streaming and test taking anxiety rehabilitation. Open Saturday 9am – 2pm and weekdays 2pm – 8pm.

Design Camps in Wright’s Studio

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xplore design the Wright way with summer camps in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Studio in Oak Park. Students will work with professional architects and designers as they create original building models in the drafting room of Wright’s architectural laboratory. Multiple sessions.

Architecture Design and Build: 8:30-11:30 am, 7/11-7/15 and 7/25-7/29 Designing for Beauty and Utility: 8:30-11:30 am, 7/18-7/22 and 8/1-8/5 For students entering grades 7 through 12.

Space is limited. Register at flwright.org.

LANGUAGE, MUSIC, AND TUTORING LESSONS FOR ALL AGES! 10% OFF ALL SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATIONS Spanish and Music Summer Camp!

Choose your weeks, days and your hours!

(Open from 7:30am to 5:00pm) Languages Currently Offered Try out a class of Spanish French Arabic your choice!

Japanese Polish Italian

Chinese German ESL And More!!!

Russian Hindi

Instruments Currently Offered Piano Violin

Grades 1-12 WE• ARE EXPERIENCED Remediation Enrichment MATH SPECIALISTS FREE CONSULTATION Summer Slide Prevention An in-depth look at how the ACT WEPrep TEACH ALL LEVELS Mathnasium Method works andfor howawe can meet your OF MATH ABILITY Algebra & Geometry Call today FREE session! family’s needs.

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15% off Summer Programs in April!

www.mathnasium.com/ Mathnasium of Oak Park/River Forest oakparkriverforest mathnasium.com/your web address Your Location 212 S. Marion St., 123 Any Street Rd. 708.613.4007 800-123-4567 Oak Park, IL 60302 Any Town, ST 90000 mathnasium.com/your web address oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com

Voice Guitar Cello Harp All Band Instruments All Orchestra Instruments And More!!!

A trial lesson is just $28, a second trial is just $10, and the third is free!

Call us right now!

Ages 6 Months- 5 Years:

Tutoring in

• Parent and Tot & Preschool and Kindergarten Programs in SPANISH! ONGOING ENROLLMENT, taught by founder and director, Maria Fermi

Math Science Reading Drawing Music Theory Composition, Audition Prep, Visual & Cinematic Arts

Call us about our Placement Visits!

And More!!

The Language and Music School 150 N. Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park IL 60301 www.LMSCHOOL.com • (708) 524-5252

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BEST SUMMER EVER! Friendship, Accomplishment, Belonging CAMP MAGELLAN, WEST COOK YMCA

Summer camp at the Y means days filled with activities at the local forest preserve, swimming, games, sports and field trips. Your child will experience the best of what summer has to offer — all in a safe environment where he or she can try something new, build friendships and make memories to last a lifetime.

June 13–August 26

Registration begins March 1st | Register by April 30th and save 10% Details and registration forms available at westcookymca.org/camp WEST COOK YMCA 255 S. Marion St., Oak Park, IL 60302 | 708 383 5200

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Giving Artfully Kids

708. 406.9278 www.givingartfullykids.com gakids@givingartfully.com

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SPECIALIZED TUTORING (GRADES 2ND - 10TH) We help families turn test anxiety, attention deficit, or anger issues into success in math, reading, writing and self-confidence.

• Experienced, Trained Rehabilitation Facilitators • Individualized Intensive Specialized Tutoring • Culturally Relevant Resources: African-American and Latino/Latina American Diaspora • Multifaceted Service for Diverse Learning Styles • Computer Assisted Instruction • Organization Skill Streaming • Test Taking Anxiety Rehabilitation

Extended Hours:

Saturdays 9am - 2pm • Weekdays 2pm - 8pm

TWO LOCATIONS 4909 W. Division Chicago, IL 60651 773.626.5551

18 W. Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708.434.0336

*Materials cost plus Service Program offering per Treatment Plan with consented Rehabilitation Evaluation if required. *Rate comparison to similar professional program offerings in local area.

hildren making an impact! Come join us for our week-long camps where children will be making a difference. Giving Artfully Kids’ mission is to teach children about philanthropy through crafting. During our time together, students will explore social issues and then craft items to help organizations that support those issues. Projects range from toys for local animal shelters to gratitude bags for the homeless. Camps will be held at the Oak Park Strings Academy and The Depot thru the River Forest Park District. For more info, call Sitinee at 708.406.9278 or email gakids@givingartfully.com.

Language & Music School

150 N. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60301 708-524-3340 www.LMSCHOOL.com

Group & Private Lessons for Ages 4 Months - Adult

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panish, Chinese, Japanese, French, Italian, Arabic, German, Russian, Polish, Spanish PreK/K Parent-Tot! Piano, Guitar (all styles), Vocal, Violin, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Accordion, Parent-Tot groups & More! Award Winning Music Students! Call Now for Trial Class 708-524-LALA or visit LMSCHOOL.com

LocalMotions

6270 W. North Avenue.

773-622-3267

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ocal Motions Performing Arts Organization Join us this summer where Camp is Artrageous! Dance, drama, backdrop designing, costuming, weekly field trips and more! June 27th – August 12th. Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm. Cost is just $350 for 7 weeks. Call today at 773-622-3267.

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Mathnasium of Oak Park/ River Forest

212 S. Marion St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-4007 oakparkriverforest@mathnasium.com mathnasium.com/oakparkriverforest

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se the Summer to let Mathnasium help your child Catch up, Keep Up, and Get Ahead!

Mathnasium is the nation’s leading math only learning center, specializing in teaching kids math in a way that makes sense to them in a fun and engaging environment. Mathnasium can prevent the summer learning slide and prepare your student for the rigors of his or her new math curriculum in the fall. Working with students in 1st-12th grade, Mathnasium can make a student’s summer both enjoyable and productive. Whether your child is significantly behind or leaps ahead, Mathnasium develops a program to challenge and excite their math muscles.

For more information and to schedule a FREE TRIAL SESSION, call Mathnasium of Oak Park/ River Forest and see what a difference it can make.

Darryl Norwood Personal Trainer

trainerdarryl@gmail.com 312-485-0545

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et fit now with Darryl Norwood, certified personal trainer Specializing in youth and adult fitness, ages 8 to 85. 15 years of experience in strength, core, conditioning, plyometrics, boxing, TRX training and weight management. Personalized training to meet your fitness goals. Train with me in Oak Park at B-Fit Fitness. I also make house calls or I can come to your office.Call today to jump start the New You!

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Design Camps in Wright’s Studio Explore design solutions the Wright way. Five-day summer camps held in the historic Frank Lloyd Wright Studio, 951 Chicago Ave, Oak Park.

For students entering grades 7 through 12.

Space is limited.

Architecture Design and Build (Multiple sessions through July).

Designing for Beauty and Utility (Multiple sessions through July - August).

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Specializing in youth and adult fitness, ages 8 to 85 - 15 years of experience • Strength • Core • Conditioning • Plyometrics • Boxing • TRX training • Weight management Personalized training to meet your fitness goals.

Train with me in Oak Park at B-Fit Fitness.

I also make house calls or I can come to your office.

Call today to jump start the New You.

trainerdarryl@gmail.com 312-485-0545

Join us this su mmer where Ca mp is Artrageous Join us this summer where Camp is Artrageous

6270 W. North Avenue 6270 W. North Avenue (North Ave. and Ridgeland)

(North Ave. and Ridgeland) June 27th –August 12th • Monday – Friday 9:00am-4:00pm th Junecostuming, 27dth –August 5weekly Dance, drama, backdrop designing, field trips and more!

Cost $350.00/7 weeks • Bag lunch and snacks are needed Monday – Friday 9:00am­4:00pm

For more info: 773-622-3267

Dance, drama, backdrop designing, costuming, weekly field trips and more!

Register today!

Cost $350.00/6 weeks bag lunch and Snacks are needed

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Oak Park - River Forest Day Nursery

1139 Randolph St, Oak Park, IL 60302 708-383-8211

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or over 100 years, the Oak Park River Forest Day Nursery has honored its commitment to parents by providing a safe, affordable and enriching environment for children to learn and play. The Day Nursery uses play based curriculum that aligns with the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Our highly qualified and passionate teachers create an environment that nourishes and engage curious minds. Through child and teacher directed activities, the Day Nursery supports social emotional development and school readiness. Our objective is that children emerge with a strong educational foundation and a lifelong love of learning.

Oak Park Festival Theatre

P.O. Box 4114 Oak Park, IL 60303 708-445-4440

The Viola Project/Oak Park Festival Theatre

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ak Park Festival Theatre is thrilled to be partnering with The Viola Project again this summer in the efforts to bring two amazing weeks of programing and education to the Oak Park community.

The Viola Project is an organization that uses the works of William Shakespeare to unite and empower girls so they may grow up to be whoever they want to be…even Hamlet! As seeing live performance is an integral part of any acting camp, we are excited to offer campers from both Chicago and Oak Park a unique opportunity to experience Pygmalion & The Taming of the Shrew as both actors & audience members. The camps culminate with a special performance on the set of Oak Park Festival Theatre.

REGISTER TODAY! For more information and registration for both camps, please visit violaproject.org or call 773349-2685

Oak Park - Park District of Oak Park

218 Madison St Oak Park, IL 60302 708-725-2000 www.pdop.org/camps

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he Park District of Oak Park offers summer camps for ages two and up, varying from traditional day camps and sports camps to unique programs like EcoRangers, Circus Camps, SCAW and more. Weeklong camps offer scheduling flexibility, and care is available until 6pm! Field trips, pool visits and swim lessons included in select camps. Plus, pay only $25

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to secure your spot! We provide extraordinary camp experiences at an exceptional value, visit www.pdop.org/camps for details

River Forest Community Center Summer Camp Programs

8020 Madison Street River Forest, Illinois 60305 708-771-6159 www.rfcc.info

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ffering full and part-time programs for parents & tots and children ages 3-12 years of age. Activities include arts &crafts, games, sports, swimming, field trips, special events, and more!

School of Rock Oak Park

219 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60302 • 708-298-0002 arenzulli@schoolofrock.com www.oakpark.schoolofrock.com DON’T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

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chool of Rock more than a music school. We inspire the world to ROCK on stage and in life. We are a place where kids of all ages (adults too) can express themselves, freely - a place that is social, inspiring and where anything is possible. We set the bar high and the kids go for it. We offer lessons on guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keys, and programs for all ages.

For information about our programs, parties, venue, or summer camps, please call 708-2980002 or visit oakpark.schoolofrock.com

Seed Montessori 500 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 708-613-5860

seedMontessori@gmail.com seedMontessori.com

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he Montessori Method nurtures a child’s natural curiosity to discover and learn. Seed Montessori summer camp workshops are exciting and build toward a strong start for your child’s next school year. Director Ileana Gomez, an AMI-trained elementary teacher, provides tailored learning that supports a child’s desire to explore independently and gain a deep understanding of advanced concepts far beyond common core subjects. Hands-on lessons in history, art, math and science combined with field trips and outdoor recreation make for a productive summer for children grades 1-5. At Seed Montessori we take great pride in making learning FUN!

REGISTER TODAY!

For more information and registration for both camps please vist violaproject.org or call 773-349-2685

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Terra Incognito

246 Chicago Avenue Oak Park, Il 60302 708-383-6228 www.terraincognitostudios.com

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ur camps are designed to fit complicated schedules. New this year two-week sessions of our, theme based, Clay and Craft camps, for kids 5-8 yrs. Camps meet for 3 hrs. each day, 9AM – noon, Monday thru Thursday.

Register for whichever camps fit your schedule or your child’s interest, or sign up for the entire summer.

This years Themes can be found on our web-site @terraincognitostudios.com Your child will have a thoroughly enjoyable and creative summer as she/he explores engaging themes, using a variety of materials, methods and art processes in our Summer Camp programs.

Also offered are Wheel throwing camps for Preteens (9-12) and Teens (12-15) These very popular camps fill quickly!

We’ve been a parent and child favorite choice for 15 years!

Reserve your space today @www. terraincognitostudios.com

West Cook YMCA

255 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL 60302 708-383-5200 www.westcookymca.org facebook.com/westcooky @WestCookYMCA BEST SUMMER EVER!

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ou know you count on us for what you need to live healthy and feel great. You can also count on us to give your kids the best summer ever.

FRIENDSHIP We’re here to inspire kids to work together and play together, creating friendships that can last a lifetime.

ACCOMPLISHMENT We are here to surround your kids with fantastic chances to try new experiences. Show them all they can do when they believe in themselves.

BELONGING We’re here to make kids feel welcome, feel comfortable being themselves and know they’re a part of something great. The Y. So Much More™

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over the summer, giving them a great start to the next school year! Camp Magellan is for children ages 5-17. Camp runs weekly sessions June 13th – August 26th from 9:00am – 4:00pm, and extended care is available 7:00-9:00am and 4:00-7:00pm so you can rest easy knowing your child is having their best summer ever, all day, with the Y. Plus, we’re adding Summer Boosts – a chance to focus on extra activities that teach skills that are fun and just may impact a camper’s future. Campers can be registered for Summer Boosts to enhance their camp experience during weeks 2 through 10 of Camp Magellan. For two hours every day, kids will enjoy summer boosts like: S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering and math), Dance/Drama, Visual Arts, Strong4Life, and Cooking!

For more details, visit westcookymca.org/camp or contact Elizabeth Lopez at 708-434-0230 or elopez@westcookymca.org.

CAMP MAGELLAN June 13th – August 26th Camp Magellan at the West Cook YMCA is your child’s place to have the best summer ever!

Campers will experience new things, make new friends, and see the world in new ways. Plus, daily reading keeps children from falling behind

Preschool Explorers Program IN NEED OF A FUN FILLED LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR PRE-SCHOOL CHILD THIS SUMMER? TRY THE DAY NURSERY’S

CURIOUS KIDS SUMMER PROGRAM

Inspiring Curious Young Minds Through Play & Discovery (who have

The program is open to children ages 2½ to 5 successfully mastered potty • June 13th - August 19th training).

• Monday through Friday • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Call for more information at (708) 383.8211 Space is limited!

1139 Randolph St, Oak Park, IL 60302 708.383.8211 - Fax: 708.383.0692

Email: info@thedaynursery.org - www.thedaynursery.org A United Way Community Partner/NAEYC Accredited 1139 Randolph Street

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CHILDREN MAKING AN IMPACT! Join us this summer where kids will be making a difference everyday!

Students will explore social issues and then craft items to help organizations supporting those issues.

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Giving Artfully

Week-long Camps in Oak Park & River Forest Ages 5-12 Starting June 13th thru August 20th

Where we teach children about philanthropy through crafting

www.givingartfullykids.com gakids@givingartfully.com 708.406.9278

DETAILS & REGISTRATION:

Join us for a great summer!

We have the best counselors and the most fun. Our fees include all activities, like field trips every week!

For more info, see our website, www.berwynparks.org, or call Kristine at 708.956.7858

Join Beye Discovery, Enrichment Program of the Beye PTO for Playful Art & The Art of Play!

Summer Adventures Camp at Beye School, Grades K-5 To register, contact Jocelyne at beye.discovery@gmail.com

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Chicago Parent needs a few good moms and dads.

We are looking for friendly, outgoing readers to staff Chicago Parent booths at events throughout the city and suburbs. Must have a car and flexible schedule.

Events are mainly on weekends.

Email Kamil Brady at kamil@chicagoparent.com

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Back by Popular Demand: Coding Sports Camps Kick Off June 13th

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year ago, Wil Greenwald and Dan Kane were confident that there was a pent-up demand for something entirely new on the summer camp scene: a full-day program that engages children both physically and mentally.

W. Chicago Ave. two years ago. He teaches Integration of Technology into Curriculum as an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University and since 2001 has been a high school computer programming teacher at Maine Township District 207.

Their pulse on the market was validated when Coding Sports Camps, a marriage of Greenwald’s Code Play Learn and Kane’s Legacy Sports Camp, was a major success.

Its eight weeks of programming included some sessions that sold out as early as March.

An Oak Park native, Kane is the athletic director of Ascension Catholic School and co-founded Legacy Sports in 2008. Athletic activities at Code Sports Camps include hand hockey, countdown dodgeball, treasure island, battleship, capture the flag and soccer.

Serving boys and girls currently in kindergarten through the 8th grade, Coding Sports Camps returns for a second year on Monday, June 13th. Its eight-week run, interrupted briefly in the middle, goes until Friday, August 19th. It remains a one-of-akind offering, at least in the Chicago area.

Beyond the athletic component, Legacy Sports instructors emphasize the development of character-building traits like positive communication skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.

“Mind and body—it doesn’t get any simpler than that,” said Greenwald. “We were pleasantly surprised that nobody had thought of it before, and we are excited to continue blazing this trail with parents and their children.”

Greenwald, a father of three boys between 5 and 12 years old and a volunteer youth sports coach, founded his business at 30

Through Code Play Learn, campers will spend the other half of the day creating, coding and building their own computer games, apps or robotics. Specifically, they will use Scratch Game Development, MIT’s App Creation Tool, LEGO Robotics, VEX and Stop Motion Animation Software.

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CODING SPORTS CAMPS Summer Registration Is Now Open Robotics VEX & LEGO

Computer Game Creation

App Creation Lego Robotics

Minecraft Modding

Scratch Game Development

Stop Motion Animation

Scratch Game Development

For registration and information about all our programs visit www.codeplaylearn.com 708-374-8286 • 30 Chicago Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302

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Early Childhood Resources Early Childhood Center and Camp

West Suburban Temple Har Zion 1040 N. Harlem Ave. River Forest, IL 60305 708.366.9000 www.wsthz.org 2-5 years old 7:30 am–6:00 pm M-Th 7:30 am–3:30 pm on Fri.

Preschool and kindergarten programs for three, four, and five-year-olds Call for an appointment.

7300 Division St. River Forest 708-366-6900 graceriverforest.org

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Helping parents be successful since 1980 708/848-2227 www.parenthesis-info. org Find us on Facebook.

Early Childhood Education at

Pilgrim Community Nursery School Celebrating 50 years.

460 W. Lake St. Oak Park IL, 60302 Phone: 708-848-5869 www.pilgrimschool.net Accepting students ages 2–5 years old.

First United Church Nursery School More than Just a School 848 W. Lake St. 708-848-4910 Find us on Facebook and at www.firstunited school.com Call for a tour and info about summer camp.

The Day Nursery

1139 Randolph Street Oak Park, IL 60302 708.383.8211 Call to Schedule a Tour! oakparkdn@att.net www.oprfdaynursery.org

• Open 7 am–6 pm • Serving children 2½–6 years old • NAEYC Accredited

Raise your profile in the community.

Check the early childhood directory on oakpark.com for updated listings, maps, & current open house information.

Call Mary Ellen Nelligan for details: 708-613-3342

Collaboration for Early Childhood Strong Start, Bright Future

Tell over 30,000 readers across Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Riverside and Brookfield about what specials your business is offering this summer!

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