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Whether you need a nanny, nanny share or camp during school breaks, NPN can help you find childcare in Chicago. Learn how to choose a great nanny, then go to the Childcare Classifieds, where parents post recos for childcare providers they love but no longer need. School-age kids have tons of options for fun, engaging camps. Don’t miss our annual Summer Camp Fair in February!
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Hi all - seeking feedback on Skyline theater summer camp. We did Dream Big one summer, but they no longer exist unfortunately. I have a very dramatic 6-year old - might as well try to channel that “skill”! Anonymous poster hash: a223f...8b8 ...
If you are looking for a full day or half day camp for your preschooler or young elementary kid, there are still some spots available at Cook. It's a smaller camp that started last summer. DM if you'd like more info. https://www.catherinecookschool.org/campus-life/summerprograms/daycamps ...
Do any of the nanny/sitter agencies help with finding after care sitters? In short, we need two hours of after care 4 days a week after school/camp. I’m interested in using an agency: 1. to handle taxes 2. in hopes the person will be more reliable than finding a college stud...
Does anyone have experience with Camp Tannadoonah in Vandalia, MI? My first time sleep-away camper (11 yo) is going for a week last minute after another option fell through... ...
Our two older kids are going to CPD camp but our youngest is still too young to attend. Does anybody have suggestions on Chicago camps (north side or northern suburbs) for four year old girls? Any and all suggestions welcome. Anonymous poster hash: 0f0a8...0c8 ...
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