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Whether online or in person, NPN, a non-profit 501(c)(3), makes it easy to find support, must-have information and educational, fun events. NPN has been connecting Chicago parents for more than 45 years! January 30th is National Croissant Day, and that's as good an excuse as any for an NPN member perk! NPN's Executive Director, Amy Johnson, and NPN's Board of Directors Chair and IFC founder Julianne Neely, will be handing out free croissants & cups of coffee to NPN members who stop by Individual and Family Connection therapy office at 1806 N Damen Avenue in Bucktown. Take it to go or stay and chat. Children are welcome. There is street parking right out front, making this a quick and easy stop. We'd love to see you! Your RSVP is kindly requested for planning purposes. Walk-ins welcome.

Located in the heart of Chicago, we take advantage of being close to Chicago's cultural offerings with field trips to the Art Institute for the visual arts students, and industry professionals who visit the acting classes. Classes are specifically designed for each age group and with a student-to-teacher ratio of 4 to 1, our model prioritizes individual instruction to meet each student's needs. There's truly something for every young artist in this summer camp.

Bobby’s Bike Hike's Downtown Chicago Adventure Youth Camp turns the city into a playground for discovery, movement, and friendship. Designed for ages 8–16 and welcoming all skill levels, this week-long summer camp blends outdoor adventure, local culture, and hands-on learning—right along Chicago’s iconic lakefront. Each day, campers bike scenic trails, kayak calm waters, swim at Ohio Street Beach, hike, play games, and dive into arts and crafts, all while uncovering the stories, quirks, and legends that make Chicago one of a kind. From why locals still mispronounce the “Sears Tower” to the real reason ketchup never belongs on a hot dog, kids build civic pride while having a blast. Led by passionate, expertly trained staff from Chicago’s top-rated outdoor adventure company, campers enjoy a safe, inclusive environment where confidence grows, friendships form, and curiosity thrives.

January 29-February 21, 2026 The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle of Chicago in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees...Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute. Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family!

Feel the energy of the United Center and SEE RED with this member-exclusive offer! NPN members receive discounted tickets to select Chicago Bulls games. This special benefit helps families experience the excitement of live NBA action - and inspires the next generation of Bulls fans to gear up, cheer loud, and make memories together.

Porchlight Summer Camps are back and bigger than ever! Actors aged 4 - 13 join us for foundation classes - Mini Musicals, Broadway Basics, and Intermediate Ensemble - to grow their skills in acting, singing and dancing and then apply them in a titled, full musical. For High School aged actors we’re excited to bring back PMTeens - a one of a kind opportunity for 16 performers to receive professional theatre training, exclusive masterclasses and headshots.

Concierge Law by Campbell Holzhauer solely focuses on helping local families and businesses with their estate plans and business affairs. We are a boutique law firm helping families at all stages of life with offices in Chicago and Naperville, Illinois. We focus on wills, trusts, estate administration, guardianship, mediation, and personal injury. Our philosophy is to offer a personalized level of service and care to our clients. We want to be there for our clients before, during, and after major life events. In addition, we aim to provide a better experience for our clients, offering a modern and relaxed environment and being transparent with our fees and services.

Evanston Diving Club at Northwestern University Evanston Diving Club is a year-round youth diving program based at Northwestern University. We welcome children of all levels—from beginners to national competitors—and provide expert coaching in a fun and safe environment. Our world-class facilities include trampolines, dryboards, springboards, and tower diving. Led by nationally recognized coaches and champions, our program builds confidence, strength, and skills both in and out of the water.

Helping raise Culturally Conscious kids through an Incredibly Fun Combination of Indian Dance, Folk Art, Hindi, History/Culture, and more!

Lapiel has been the go-to place for professionals for over 20 years. All of our services are performed by experienced Nurse Practitioners with the most state of the art technology.

Family-friendly 3BR/2BA retreat in Union Pier’s Pier 9—just 1.5 hours from Chicago and a 5-min walk to Lake Michigan. Sleeps 8 with a king, queen, and bunk room. Enjoy a heated pool, screened-in porch, fully stocked kitchen, and indoor/outdoor dining. Designed for easy travel with kids: blackout curtains, monitor, beach gear, toys, and more. Walk to coffee, gelato, and restaurants. Unplug, relax, and reconnect at The Poolview Loft.

At Chicago Signs & Screen Printing we focus on delivering a top notch customer experience by offering a versatile line of high quality custom printed goods, comprehensive account management, and competitive pricing. We strive to make your ordering process of custom apparel, custom signage, and promotional items the most satisfactory in Chicagoland. If your search started with screen printing chicago, custom embroidery chicago, or custom signage chicago, you’ve ended up at the right place! Explore Our Range of Custom Print Services!

At Fit Body Boot Camp, we offer specialized 45-minute boot camp classes that challenge your body and deliver transformative results in a positive, supportive atmosphere. Our fitness classes in Chicago combine the power of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with active rest, ensuring maximum fat burn and muscle toning in every session.

The Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel invites guests to relax in its stylishly renovated accommodations in Northbrook. The hotel offers easy access to dining, shopping, Ravinia Park, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and several Fortune 500 companies. A perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers, visitors can enjoy modern amenities, including a fitness center and exceptional dining options at Pancetta Regional Kitchen + Bar or =Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

Summer Camp on a farm complete with animals, gardens, commercial kitchen, pizza oven, space to explore and discover. Air conditioned cabins, clean bathrooms, always hot showers, healthy food.

i9 Sports offers full-day, multi-sport camps as well as half day sport-specific camps for kids. Summer Camps are coed and designed for all ability levels. Camps are offered at various times and locations on the northside of Chicago. Our highly organized program promotes skill development, leadership, hustle, self-confidence, and most of all fun! Our ultimate goal is to make your kids happy and confident! Your kids will have a blast and be taught and supervised by our professional and experienced sport instructors who have a common vision to help kids succeed in life through sports.

The highly anticipated Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC, has opened within the rapidly expanding Illinois Medical District on Chicago’s west side. The property features 135 modern guestrooms and 46 spacious studio suites, designed with comfort in mind to support the incredible changemakers visiting the District daily. The property offers guests an on-site indoor swimming pool, along with amenities including WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast daily, & on-site parking.

GTM provides household employers with an easy-to-use payroll and tax platform backed by expert, concierge-level support. Services include: Household Payroll Nanny Taxes Senior Care Taxes Workers’ Compensation Employee Benefits & Insurance Household HR Services

Merit School of Music transforms the lives of Chicago-area youth through removing barriers to high-quality music education.

Amazon Prime Day 2024 has arrived! The annual two-day sale is full of discounts, promos, and exclusive deals for Amazon Prime subscribers. Amazon Prime Day is a pretty big deal because it is one of the best opportunities to score discounts on a variety of items outside of Black Friday and Cyber Monday while stocking up on items you'll need throughout the year like gifts, cleaning supplies, and tech. If you've shopped Amazon Prime Day in the past, we're sure you may have felt overwhelmed by the sea of deals available but not to worry - we've compiled a list of shopping tips and amazing deals to help you navigate your saving adventure! Preparation is Key 🔑 It's incredibly easy to get overwhelmed by the number of deals available on Prime Day and overspend. Remember, this is a time to save money - not spend more than you need to or purchase things you don't need. Take a few deep breaths, grasp your credit card tight, and follow these tips to be prepared. 💳 Membership Check Consider Prime Day your virtual Costco or Sams Club - you can't access the deals without flashing your membership at the door. Make sure your membership is current and that you are logged in before you plan to join in. If you're not a member already, the best news is that Prime Day always includes great incentives to take advantage of Amazon's core products - including: Amazon Prime Membership: Try Amazon Prime free (and participate in Prime Day!) for 30 days! Reminder: you can only take part in Prime Day if you are a Prime member! Amazon Student / Young Adult Membership: Take advantage of a 6-month free trial! 🗒️ Make a list - check it twice! It's inevitable, a great deal is a surefire way to convince you that you NEED that deluxe automatic plant waterer. Save the explanations to your partner when they trip over all of the boxes from your Prime Day haul by making a list and checking it twice. The best way that I've found to avoid overspending is to grab your calendar and make note of all of the important holidays, birthdays, and celebrations coming up. Create a list of names and upcoming events (just make sure you're on that list, too!) and jot down a few gift ideas for each person. Don't forget to also stock up on the household items you'll need and maybe a few big-ticket items (like a new TV or speaker system) if your budget allows. 🛍️ Make sure you're actually getting a deal Prime Day has put a ton of pressure on competitors so be sure to shop around on Prime Day and leading up to it to see if you're scoring the best price. Big box stores like Target, Best Buy, and Walmart are guaranteed to also slash their prices or even price-match Prime deals to remain relevant during this 48-hour sprint so do your research and shop around! 🌩️ Capitalize on Lightning deals Lightning deals are promos that are only available in limited numbers for a short period of time. If you notice a lightning deal on a product you love, you can track the deal and be notified once it's live in the Amazon App. If you miss out, you may also be able to join the waitlist to be notified if more become available. Here's a short list of some of our favorite Prime Day deals! Best Amazon Prime Kid Deals Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set We love our Toniebox! This full set comes with everything your little one needs to get started! (Here's the link to one for kiddos that aren't into princesses). Magna-Tiles 100 Piece Construction Set Magna-Tiles are here to stay! This set is sure to bring on hours of fun for the kids (and you!) and is a great addition to a set you already have or an easy way to introduce your kiddo to the fun of Magna-Tiles. VTech Kidi Star DJ Mixer Budding DJ on your hands? Get your little one mixing with this interactive mixer with over 2,000 sound combinations! Best Amazon Prime College Deals Fast Charging Station Trust me, your college student will need way more outlets than those available in their dorm. This will come in handy! Moving Bags with Handles Wondering how you're going to tote all of their stuff into their dorm? These reusable bags are super sturdy and have handles! Toss them on your arm or wear it as a backpack! These saved us on moving day last year! Shark Vertex Ultralight Corded Stick Vac Your kiddo won't have you around to clean up behind them so they are going to need to take cleaning into their own hands. This quality lightweight vac should last long enough to get them through college and their first apartment! Best Amazon Prime Home Deals BISSELL Little Green Multi-Purpose Portable Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner This little green monster is powerful, check out the over 82k positive reviews! Greenworks Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower This lightweight lawn mower will make your next grass day a breeze! Ninja Foodi Smart 13-in-1 Dual Heat Air Fry Countertop Oven Upgrade your countertop with this mighty little air fry oven that can Air Fry, Sear Crisp, Rapid Bake, Frozen Pizza, Fresh Pizza, Griddle, Air Roast, Bake, Broil, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate, and Reheat in an all-in-one, powerful, 1800-watt appliance. Not an Amazon Prime Member? Click here to check out all of the deals and start your Prime membership today! *As a 501c3, we are always searching for ways to invest back into NPN and help us continue to grow. For that reason, we may earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products that we link to at zero cost to you. We vow to only feature items that we genuinely love and want to share and that our opinion on each item is our own and not at all influenced by any earnings.

Are you stressed out by the idea of writing a college admission essay? Real College Essays can help. We’ve come up with an approach that demystifies the essay writing process and allows you to put your best foot forward when you apply to college. All of our tutors are published authors with PhDs who have 10+ years’ experience helping students write college admissions essays.

ACM School of Music has taught thousands of adults and kids to express themselves musically. We offer recitals, jam sessions, karaoke nights, and the chance to create new music for our Molto Tutti Festival. Being at ACM means you’re part of an organization that produces wildly creative events like the Sound of Silent Film Festival, the Thirsty Ears Festival, the PBS series Songs About Buildings and Moods and many others.

Camp Chippewa is exactly what young people need to thrive. ~ Community ~ Healthy mentorship ~ Nature ~ Time to play, learn, and grow ~ Adventure ~ Friendships with boys from other backgrounds ~ A coming-of-age experience Since 1935 Camp Chippewa has been a second home for boys. It is a summer of adventures in Northern Minnesota and into the Canadian wilderness.

Bubbles Academy is Chicagoland's premiere early childhood enrichment center and preschool offering classes and child development programs for ages 0-5. Join us as we ignite wonder through music, movement, drama, art, and play! Ignite Wonder Through The Arts & Play! Early childhood education for whole child development, offering caregiver and child classes & preschool.

This year, we’re taking our 2025 Annual Online Auction to the next level with BetterWorld, a new, user-friendly auction platform designed to make bidding easier than ever. What to Expect with BetterWorld: Seamless Bidding Experience: Bid from your phone, tablet, or computer with ease. Real-Time Notifications: Get instant updates when you’re outbid, including text notifications when you’re outbid to help increase your chances of winning. Simple Checkout: Winning bids are processed automatically, making checkout a breeze. Not only does BetterWorld make the auction experience effortless, but it also helps maximize our fundraising potential—so every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting NPN! How to bid: Go to https://npnparents.betterworld.org/auctions/2025 Scroll through the full page to view the items that are available to bid on Once you find an item that you’re interested in, click on the item to learn more about it and make your bid. This is the perfect time to enter your maximum bid! On the next screen, you’ll be able to input your personal and payment information. **If you already have a BetterWorld account, click the Log In button to sign in. If you’d like to receive text message notifications, be sure to check the box to opt-in to receiving text updates on your bid. Click Place Bid and you’re all set! If you’d like to view a video of these steps, click here for a quick tutorial on Desktop Bidding and/or Mobile Bidding. Frequently asked questions: Do I need to enter credit card information into the system in order to bid? Yes. Your bid is considered your commitment to purchase the item at that price. If you win the item, the credit card used will be charged for the item you purchased. What Is a Max Bid? A max bid is how you can tell the platform the most you are willing to bid on an Auction item so it can bid on your behalf until that amount. If you place a max bid, you can lay back and relax as the platform will bid for you incrementally whenever another bidder makes a bid! If your max bid is outbid you will receive an automatic email notification that you have been outbid. The email will contain the link to return to the bidding page, so you can bid again or set another max bid! If two individuals place the same max bid, priority will go to the individual who placed it first, and the second individual will be notified that they were outbid. Will I be notified via email if I am outbid? If you're outbid, you will receive an email that will easily direct you back to the bidding page where you can bid again! You will also be notified by text message if you have a phone number attached to your account and opted in to receive text message notifications. Can I Retract a Bid I Have Made? BetterWorld’s formal policy is that all bids are final. Bids are final because retracting bids can cause complications in the experience of other Auction bidders and the organization as a whole. That being said, mistakes happen! For example, there have been instances where someone accidentally bid $1,000 on an item when they meant to bid $100, in cases like this, you can contact BetterWorld by clicking the chat bubble at the bottom right of your screen. But don’t delay - contact BetterWorld quickly for your best chance at them being able to go in manually and resolve things. How to Know if You Are the Winning Bidder Shortly after the Auction ends, if you have won an item, we will send you a congratulatory email and receipt letting you know which items you've won and what happens next! Alternatively, you can find out if you're the winning bidder by going to your My Items page. Here you will find every item you have bid on, and whether or not you have been outbid. Have more questions? Check out the full FAQ here. Mark your calendars, and get ready to check out all of the incredible items up for grabs. We can’t wait for you to join us online and make this our most successful auction yet! Please contact Amy at amy@npnparents.org if you have any questions or need any help.