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Looking for recommendations for summer camp the weeks of August 15, 22 and 29th. Our original plans for August fell through and now trying to find options to fill the gap before school starts if possible. 6yo girl with a wide range of interests and adaptable to various environments, so fortunately...
Ok, a few posts have cropped up, and I always find it so helpful to have everything in one place. Please report how old your kids are, what camps they've done this summer, and what did/not work. I'll start (clearly). My kids are 8 & 11 (entering 3rd & 6th) Double J R...
Anyone has recently done pedelheads level 1 or 4 and can share feedback! Mitchell elementary location. Thanks! ...
Hoping for advice - our nanny is going from full time to part time against and I'm trying to re-evaluate my decision too. I have to figure out whether to focus on family as my little ones are still little and step back career-wise .... Or try to cobble together care-giving support. ...
We are considering moving to Oak Park from Lincoln Park. Are there high-quality daycare/preschool options in Oak Park? We are used to having lots of good, walkable options. Is this the case in Oak Park? What are the best options in that area? Are there half-day options there? Also, it lo...
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Believe it or not, now’s the time to start thinking about summer camps. Many have already opened up registration with early-bird discounts, while others don’t offer placement till spring...only to sell out in hours. We’ve pooled advice and information from our members and staff to help get you ...
