Here Comes Summer!

Summer is right around the corner! Many of us here at school are often asked, "What should my child do or work on this summer?" Often the answer is a simply one. Have FUN! Summer is a great time to relax, reconnect with family and friends, & perhaps try new things! One way to encourage this is to create a Summer Bucket List for your family. It is a great way to spend quality time with your children, make new memories, & it may be the answer to the dreaded, "I'm bored. There's nothing to do!" phrase that we hear all too often :) 


Here are some ideas to get you started! Be sure to involve your child in the planning! ...

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How about adding some of these to your Summer Bucket List?

Zoos:

Brookfield Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

Cosley Zoo - Wheaton (Non-resident Adult $3; All Children are Free!)

Phillips Park Zoo - Aurora - Free!

Nature:

DuPage County Forest Preserves: www.dupageforest.com

The Morton Arboretum - Children's Garden - Lisle

*Discounted Admission on Wednesdays

Horse-Drawn Hayrides @ Danada Forest Preserve &

Quail-Wagon Tours @ St. James Farm in Warrenville:

(Saturdays & Sundays *Check calendar for specific dates)... www.dupageforest.com

Fullersburg Woods/Graue Mill & Museum - Oak Brook

*Beautiful walking trails, see the operating waterwheel gristmill, visit the Museum

Garfield Park Conservatory - Chicago - Free!

*The Elizabeth Morse Genius Children's Garden - Free!

*Check website for special activities/events

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum - Chicago (just north of Lincoln Park Zoo)

*Free admission on Thursdays!

Willowbrook Wildlife Center - Glen Ellyn - Free! ($1 donation recommended)

Chicago Botanic Garden - Glencoe - $20 to park, but free admission!

Naperville Riverwalk – Go for a walk along the river, have a picnic, or go for a Paddleboat ride!

The Field Museum - *Check website for free admission days

The Museum of Science & Industry - *Check website for free admission days

Shedd Aquarium - *Check website for Community Discount Days

Art Institute of Chicago - *Free admission the 1^st & 2^nd Wednesdays of every month

Arlington Race Track - Check website for “Family Days” (pony rides & petting zoo)