Events
On My Own Camp
Not ready for the full camp experience, but still want your child to have a blast at the Lake County Campus? Engage your child’s imagination during the summer through hands-on experiences in music, water play, exploration, and art. Children attend as independent campers, exploring all our Lake County JCC has to offer in the comforts...
On My Own Camp
Join us for a fun-filled summer with our On My Own camp at the Bernard Weinger JCC. Your children will enjoy fun in the sun with art activities, songs, outdoor water play, a weekly Shabbat celebration, and more! 8-week Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday summer camp for preschoolers ages 2-3 | 9:45-11:45 am Campers can stay...
jBaby Chicago Bim Bam Baby | June 5- July 10
Temple Jeremiah 937 Happ Rd, Northfield, IL, United StatesBim Bam Baby is a fun and energetic music class for tots and their parents or caregivers, with a few Jewish songs in the mix for some added fun. Enjoy lively, developmentally appropriate songs and activities with your little one and get to know other little ones and parents. Fridays 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM...
Insights on Aging: Navigating Hospitalizations, E.R. Visits and the Doctor/Patient Relationship
Dr. Heather Johnston will share successful strategies for navigating medical systems and health provider relationships, including trips to the E.R. and the hospital discharge process. Dr. Johnston has been on both sides of the bed, as both a patient and a doctor. In college, she was diagnosed with stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and then went...
Dig In! Gardening Day Camp
3050 Woodridge LnLed by beloved early childhood teacher and experienced gardener, Liz Zetley, children and caregivers will cultivate their sense of wonder and a love of the natural world in this interactive class for the whole family! Through sensory-rich, hands-on activities around the garden and grounds of the ‘Z’ Frank Apachi campus, families can connect with one...
jBaby & PJ Library | Farmer’s Market Family Meetups| Deerfield
Jewett Park 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield, IL, United StatesCome to the Deerfield Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings in June to meet other jBaby and PJ Library families! Information about a meeting spot near the Jewett Park playground will be sent out in advance. Some light snacks will be provided. Playdates are 6/13, 6/20, & 6/27.
Splash Shabbat!
Make a splash with Splash Shabbat at Congregation B’nai Tikvah! Join us for a fun-filled Shabbat morning featuring water play, bubbles, sprinklers, and plenty of time to cool off and play with friends. We’ll gather for a short, family-friendly prayer experience in the shade before enjoying a relaxed lunch together. Come dressed to get wet...
RJD jBaby Musical Movement – CITY Summer 2026
Bernard Horwich JCC 3003 W. Touhy Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesRussian-speaking Jewish parents with babies and toddlers ages 0-36 months are invited to join a series of 2 classes for an interactive musical movement experience with Chicago’s premier theater education company “Stages." Bring your little one and enjoy a one-of-a-kind musical class developed by theater and early education professionals, and greatly enjoyed by even the...
Association of Jewish Libraries Conference 2026: Cooler by the Lake
The 2026 Association of Jewish Libraries Conference will be held at the Hilton Orrington/Evanston in Evanston, Illinois, June 22–24. The conference will provide a wide range of sessions for library professionals working in academic and research institutions, archives, synagogues, day schools, and Jewish community centers, as well as public libraries serving Jewish communities. Our diverse group of more...
jBaby & PJ Library | Scoot & Sip | Skokie
Join us for a fun, easy morning at Old Orchard—coffee for the grown-ups, scooters for the kids, and a little strolling together in between! We’ll meet at Blue Bottle Coffee for a cozy coffee on us, then head out for a scooter ride around the mall paths at Westfield Old Orchard. We’ll wrap up at...
Social Superheroes
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Drive, Suite 200, Northbrook, ILLooking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this occupational therapist-lead class, children will learn strategies to...
Birth-12 Months Parent Class
Abe and Ida Cooper Center 6639 N. Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for a warm, supportive parent class designed to nurture your baby’s early development – and your confidence as a caregiver. Co-led by a Virginia Frank Child Development Center...