Winter 2025 Education and Guide Enrichment
Design Your Dream City in Wright’s Studio
What does your dream community look like?
Do people live in towering skyscrapers or spacious country villas? Are neighborhoods crowded, or are there open green spaces and parks?
Imagine, collaborate, and construct a one-of-a-kind city during the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust’s Summer 2025 day camp, In Wright’s Studio: A Vision for a Village Campers will learn about Wright’s Broadacre City design, Oak Park’s urban planning history, and consider what shapes cities. Scholarships are available for this program.
3rd - 5th Grade Camp: July 7th - July 11th 6th - 8th Grade Camp: July 21st - July 25th
flwright.org
708.725.3828
educate@flwright.org
7 Key Benefits of a School of Rock Music Education
Although most people don’t need scientific research to prove that music can bring us joy and lift our moods, there is a growing body of evidence that shows just how important music is for brain development and overall well-being.
1. Music helps people of all ages to bond with one another. Playing music in groups or bands fosters friendships, and creates a sense of community.
2. Teens use music to distinguish themselves from their parents, providing a safe and productive way for teens to own and grow their individual identities.
3. Music can have a positive impact on mental health by helping to reduce anxiety, and promote a sense of belonging.
4. Music can also help develop language and cognitive skills, and
improve memory and concentration.
5. Playing music builds confidence and self esteem for people of all ages
6. Music programs like those at School of Rock provide students with increased persistence and better memory function to superior abstract reasoning.
7. When people really listen and “feel the music,” it often strikes a chord within that resonates with their hearts, minds, and spirit. Nothing touches the soul quite like rock and roll music, because it expresses at times what we cannot express ourselves.
People of all ages can benefit from the helpful effects of music on the brain. School of Rock guides students to become performers who make music a major part of their artistic and intellectual lives.
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Beginner SEWING and CRICUT Classes
• Authentic Programming Designed, Created and Led by GrandMaster Yu
• Emphasis on the Discipline, Wellness and Safety Bene ts of Martial Arts Training; creating Community Wellness and Responsible Citizenship
• All Instructors and Masters are Local, trained from within by GrandMaster Yu: consistent, high standards
• Safe, Accessible Facility with on-site parking and a caring, Asian-inspired environment in North Oak Park
“GrandMaster Yu is an important part of our community, and personally, part of our family.” – Oak Park Dad
“We were referred to you by our son’s OT; we stayed because he feels welcome and we like how you incorporate character building into your instruction and the sense of responsibility.” – Another Oak Park Dad
“GrandMaster Yu has a unique ability to instill self-love and self-discipline in children in a purposeful way with structure and humor.” – River Forest Mom
“GrandMaster Yu and the Instructors are all amazing: they have had such a positive impact on our daughters!” – Oak Park Mom
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