Young Families & Community Events

These are all our Young Families and Community-wide events listed here for your convenience.

JUF Young Families programming is enriched by the diversity of our participants. We know each family is unique and all are welcome. Please email us at youngfamilies@juf.org if you have any questions or if you require any accommodations to make our programming accessible and welcoming to your family.

Program Location

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Thursday, June 1, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is excited to offer free admission for kids and students (5-22 years old) during the entire month of June. Tickets can be reserved online prior to visiting. https://ihm.ec/june23

Location:
Illinois Holocaust Museum
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie IL, 60077

Contact:
Sierra Wolff
sierra.wolff@ilhmec.org
847-967-4835

Web Page Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Friday, June 2, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Sticky, Slimy, Shabbat

Friday, June 2, 2023 10:30 AM - Friday, June 30, 2023 11:15 AM

Experience Shabbat during an engaging tactile and sensory experience. Feel, touch, and move as we engage in the wonder of creation through water play, rice, paint, whipped/shaving cream, and other mediums. Class will be held outdoors when the weather permits.

Location:
Congregation Sukkat Shalom
1001 Central Avenue
Wilmette IL, 60091

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

PJ Library | Shabbat in the Park | City

Friday, June 2, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Celebrate Shabbat at the park with pizza and friends!
Come listen to a captivating Shabbat story from Anshe Emet Synagogue special guest storyteller, Max Handelman. Then we will welcome Shabbat with blessings and songs before we eat, schmooze and play.

Please bring a picnic blanket as there are no tables/chairs. Registration includes one large pizza, one challah, and several juice boxes per family. Please reach out to Elizabeth (erdarvick@gmail.com) if you have any dietary restrictions.

Location:
Park in Lakeview
Address to be sent upon registration
Chicago IL, 60657

Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Torah Tots with a Twist

Friday, June 2, 2023 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Am Yisrael is excited to host Torah Tots with a Twist. Our monthly gatherings will focus on the celebration of Shabbat, Torah, Jewish Holidays and Israel. We will celebrate being Jewish through songs, games, food, art projects and stories.

Location:
Am Yisrael Conservative Congregation
4 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Saturday, June 3, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Sunday, June 4, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

JCC Chicago at the Buffalo Grove Pinta Pride Parade

Sunday, June 4, 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

JCC Chicago will be walking in the Buffalo Grove Pinta Pride Parade once again this year and we invite you to come out and support our incredible diverse community!

June 4th, beginning at 11:00am, a next full-scale parade of thousands will step off on the corner of Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield Parkway.

Location:
Corner of Buffalo Grove Road & Deerfield Parkway
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089

Contact:
Rena Rosen
rrosen@jccchicago.org
224-406-9233

Web Page Register Online

PJ Pride Block Party

Sunday, June 4, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Rock your rainbows and join PJ Library as we celebrate Pride Month with an epic celebration at Bubbles Academy! We will play outside on their amazing playground, move and groove to a bubble dance party, and eat delicious rainbow treats while we celebrate love and all of our beautiful families.

Location:
Bubbles Academy Chicago
2184 N Elston Ave
Chicago IL, 60614

Contact:
JUF Young Families
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Monday, June 5, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Social Superheroes

Monday, June 5, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Looking for a fun way to learn social awareness, communication skills, and self-regulation? The Social Superhero Training Academy is open! In this speech-language pathologist-lead group, children will learn strategies to be flexible-thinking superheroes. Practice these new social superhero powers by reading stories, playing games, making crafts, and more! This 8-week group will be offered in-person at our clinic!

This group is suggested for those ages 7-9 and meets Mondays, January 9 - July 31, 2023 . Please contact Megan Kowalski for fee information and to register.

Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062

Contact:
Megan Kowalski
MeganKowalski@JCFS.org
847-412-4335

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Thursday, June 8, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Grandparents Weekend

Friday, June 9, 2023 9:00 AM - Sunday, June 11, 2023 5:00 PM

Grandparents and their grandchildren (ages 4-12) can escape to an all-inclusive getaway at the Perlstein Retreat Center, located on the grounds of Camp Chi. With activities, entertainment, and special events, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This memorable weekend is the perfect way to strengthen and celebrate this important family connection and make special memories.

Location:
S1301 Clara Ave
Lake Delton WI, 53940

Contact:
Perlstein Retreat Center
retreats@jccchicago.org
847-763-3551

Web Page

Bim Bam Baby

Friday, June 9, 2023 9:45 AM - Friday, July 7, 2023 10:30 AM

Bim 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.

Location:
Temple Jeremiah
937 Happ Road
Northfield IL, 60093

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Friday, June 9, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

PJ Library | Shabbat in the Park | Deerfield

Friday, June 9, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join other PJ Library families to welcome in Shabbat together! We will meet at a park in Deerfield, address to be sent upon registration.

This event is free. Bring your own picnic dinner and we will provide challah and grape juice for everyone.

Location:
Park in Deerfield
Address to be sent upon registration
Deerfield IL, 60615

Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Sunday, June 11, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

JUF Potluck at Scoville Park | Oak Park

Sunday, June 11, 2023 5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Let’s kick off the summer with a JUF potluck at the first of the season Oak Park Summer Concert Series! Come dance to the local Oak Park band Toy Robots (classic rock, 80s, 90s music) who will be playing starting at 6pm! Bring some chips and dip, fruit salad or lemonade to share as we relax together.

Following registration I will start a Whatsapp chat to coordinate food! We will postpone the event for inclement weather.

Location:
Scoville Park
800 Lake Street
Oak Park IL, 60301

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Monday, June 12, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Social Superheroes

Monday, June 12, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Neighborhood Night Out | Wheeling

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Let your partner handle bedtime and take a night out for dinner and conversation! Meet with jBaby Ambassador Amanda at Saranellos and get some much needed social time with parents of other kiddos in the area.

Attendees are responsible for their own meals and drinks, but apps are on us!

Location:
Saranellos
601 North Milwaukee Ave
Wheeling IL, 60090

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Thursday, June 15, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Friday, June 16, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Pop Up Playdate at Fox Park | Oak Park

Saturday, June 17, 2023 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Looking forward to warm summer weather? Come join us for an afternoon treat with bagels, popsicles and lemonade! Wear your bathing suit and enjoy the splash pad and playground with your jBaby and JUF buddies! $5/family.

In the event of rain, we will move our playdate to Let’s Play Work, entry will be covered by the cost of your event registration.

Location:
Fox Park
642 S Oak Park Ave
Oak Park IL, 60304

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Sunday, June 18, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Family Shabbat on the Lake

Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Family Shabbat on the Lake is BACK and this year the J is bringing the shuk, an open-air market in Israel, to Lakeview. Explore the shuk and find Israeli treats, live music, performances, inflatables, and more! Plus, families will be able to get delicious Kosher catered dinner from Zelda's and attend optional family-friendly Shabbat services. $36 per person; Kids under 12 are FREE! Early Bird pricing ends Thurs., June 1. Registration closes Fri., June 9.

Location:
Anshe Emet Synagogue
3751 North Broadway
Chicago IL, 60613

Contact:
Matt Charnay
mcharnay@jccchicago.org
224-406-9233

Web Page Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp - Intensive

Monday, June 19, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Daily between 6/19/2023 - 6/22/2023)

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer!

This event is for an intensive camp that meets four days in sucession, June 19 - 22. Another Handwriting Camp that meets once per week is available as well. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on a non-intensive camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Register Online

Music & Sound

Monday, June 19, 2023 9:30 AM - Monday, July 31, 2023 10:15 AM

Join other tots and caregivers while singing, moving and dancing! We will explore our senses, large motor skills and language development through games, music and dance. Come get your energy out, play, and build socialization skills together!

Location:
Congregation Beth Judea
5304 RFD
Long Grove IL, 60047

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Monday, June 19, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Social Superheroes

Monday, June 19, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp - Intensive

Tuesday, June 20, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Daily between 6/19/2023 - 6/22/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp - Intensive

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Daily between 6/19/2023 - 6/22/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp - Intensive

Thursday, June 22, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Daily between 6/19/2023 - 6/22/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Thursday, June 22, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Neighborhood Night Out | Skokie

Thursday, June 22, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Let your partner handle bedtime and take a night out for dinner and conversation! Meet with jBaby Ambassador Rebecca at Sketchbook Brewing Co. and get some much needed social time with parents of other kiddos in the area.

Event price includes pizza. Participants are able to purchase any other food or drinks directly from the restaurant.

Location:
Sketchbook Brewing Co
4901 Main St.
Skokie IL, 60077

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Friday, June 23, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Saturday, June 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Bagels in the Park | Holstein Park | City

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Holstein Park, near the playground
2200 N. Oakley Ave
Chicago IL, 60647

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Knoch Park | Naperville

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Knoch Park, near the playground
724 S West Street
Naperville IL, 60540

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Terminal Park | Skokie

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Terminal Park
9401 Kenton Ave
Skokie IL, 60077

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jbabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Sunday, June 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

JCC Chicago at the Chicago Pride Parade

Sunday, June 25, 2023 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

JCC Chicago will be walking in the Chicago Pride Parade once again this year and we invite you to come out and support our incredible diverse community!

June 25th, beginning at noon, kicking off at Montrose Avenue and Broadway in the Uptown neighborhood, ending near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park.

Location:
4400 North Broadway
Chicago IL, 60640

Contact:
Rena Rosen
rrosen@jccchicago.org
224-406-9233

Web Page

Handwriting Summer Camp

Monday, June 26, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Monday, June 26, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Social Superheroes

Monday, June 26, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Tuesday, June 27, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Wednesday, June 28, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Thursday, June 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Food Explorers

Thursday, June 29, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 6/29/2023 - 7/20/2023)

Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Jennie Marble, for cooking club camp that will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, and finding joy while exploring foods.

With a responsive feeding eye your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch. All while having fun socializing with others. This camp is open to kindergarteners through 5th grade as we benefit from the mixed aged roles.

Sessions meet weekly on Thursdays from June 29 - July 20, 2023, 3-4pm at the Elaine Kersten Children's Center.

Location:
Elaine Kersten Children's Center
255 Revere Drive, Suite 200
Northbrook IL, 60062

Contact:
Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Register Online

Free Admission at Illinois Holocaust Museum

Friday, June 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Monthly on the Last Friday of every month between 1/27/2023 - 12/30/2023)

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is excited to offer free admission on the last Friday of every month in 2023. Immerse yourself in the history of the Holocaust and other human rights issues as you learn how you can make an impact in the world.

Reserve your tickets online: https://ihm.ec/tickets

Location:
Illinois Holocaust Museum
9603 Woods Drive
Skokie IL, 60077

Contact:
Sierra Wolff
sierra.wolff@ilhmec.org
847-967-4835

Web Page Register Online

Kids & Students Visit FREE in June

Friday, June 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, between 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)

Social Superheroes

Monday, July 3, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Thursday, July 6, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Thursday, July 6, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 6/29/2023 - 7/20/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Monday, July 10, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Social Superheroes

Monday, July 10, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 11, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 7/12/2023 - 8/2/2023)

Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Jennie Marble, for cooking club camp that will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, and finding joy while exploring foods.

With a responsive feeding eye your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch... all while having fun socializing with others! This camp is open to kindergarteners through 5th grade as we benefit from the mixed aged roles. Sessions meet weekly on Wednesdays from July 12 - August 2, 2023, 3-4pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Thursday, July 13, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Thursday, July 13, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 6/29/2023 - 7/20/2023)

PJ Library | Ice Cream Social Shabbat | Glenview

Friday, July 14, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Stop by the Dairy Bar in Glenview and grab some ice cream and head on over to Jackman Park for a community gathering! We will light Shabbat candles, say the blessing for wine (grape juice) and challah. Stay and play and meet other PJ families in the area.

This event is free. Families will pay for their own ice cream. Grape juice and challah will be provided.

Location:
Dairy Bar Glenview
1015 Harlem Ave
Glenview IL, 60025

Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Monday, July 17, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Social Superheroes

Monday, July 17, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Wednesday, July 19, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 7/12/2023 - 8/2/2023)

Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Jennie Marble, for cooking club camp that will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, and finding joy while exploring foods.

With a responsive feeding eye your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch... all while having fun socializing with others! This camp is open to kindergarteners through 5th grade as we benefit from the mixed aged roles. Sessions meet weekly on Wednesdays from July 12 - August 2, 2023, 3-4pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Thursday, July 20, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Thursday, July 20, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Thursday, between 6/29/2023 - 7/20/2023)

Bim Bam Baby

Friday, July 21, 2023 9:45 AM - Friday, August 18, 2023 10:30 AM

Bonfire and S'mores Havdalah | Naperville

Saturday, July 22, 2023 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join other local families to celebrate Havdalah together! We will meet at a park in Naperville, address to be sent upon registration.

This event is free. You can bring your own dinner if you'd like (or come after dinner). We will provide supplies for s'mores!

Location:
Park in Naperville
Address to be sent upon registration
Naperville IL, 60563

Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Monday, July 24, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Social Superheroes

Monday, July 24, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Wednesday, July 26, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 7/12/2023 - 8/2/2023)

Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Jennie Marble, for cooking club camp that will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, and finding joy while exploring foods.

With a responsive feeding eye your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch... all while having fun socializing with others! This camp is open to kindergarteners through 5th grade as we benefit from the mixed aged roles. Sessions meet weekly on Wednesdays from July 12 - August 2, 2023, 3-4pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Thursday, July 27, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Free Admission at Illinois Holocaust Museum

Friday, July 28, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Monthly on the Last Friday of every month between 1/27/2023 - 12/30/2023)

Singing, Supper and S’mores – at Beth Emet

Saturday, July 29, 2023 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join PJ Connector Alex at Beth Emet - Campfire, pizzas, playground, Havdalah, friends, singing–What else could you want on a Saturday afternoon?

Perfect for families with kids 6 and under–and grandparents too!

Registration and payment is through Beth Emet's website here: https://bethemet.org/event/singing-supper-and-smores-with-our-new-cantor-natalie-young/

Location:
Beth Emet
1224 Dempster Street
Evanston IL, 60202

Contact:
PJ Library
youngfamilies@juf.org
312-357-4905

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Winnemac Park | City

Sunday, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Winnemac Park, near the playground
5100 N Leavitt
Chicago IL, 60625

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Green Lake Park | Buffalo Grove

Sunday, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Green Lake Park
1101 Green Knolls Drive
Buffalo Grove IL, 60089

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Patriots Park | Homewood

Sunday, July 30, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Patriots Park
1313 West 187th Street
Homewood IL, 60430

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Monday, July 31, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Social Superheroes

Monday, July 31, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Monday, between 1/9/2023 - 7/31/2023)

Handwriting Summer Camp

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Food Explorers

Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

(Recurring Weekly on Wednesday, between 7/12/2023 - 8/2/2023)

Join Speech-Language Pathologist, Jennie Marble, for cooking club camp that will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, and finding joy while exploring foods.

With a responsive feeding eye your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch... all while having fun socializing with others! This camp is open to kindergarteners through 5th grade as we benefit from the mixed aged roles. Sessions meet weekly on Wednesdays from July 12 - August 2, 2023, 3-4pm at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
Integrated Pediatric Therapies at JCFS Chicago
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Register Online

Handwriting Summer Camp

Thursday, August 3, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Handwriting Summer Camp

Monday, August 7, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Join occupational therapist, Rebeka Fried, for summer camp! Many children need a boost in their handwriting formation and endurance. We’ll address age-appropriate skills that help enhance letter formation, sentence structure, and endurance for academic tasks like coloring, note taking, and report writing. Let’s help make school time easier and give your child a boost this summer! This camp meets once per week depending on your child's age/grade level. Please view the registration page to see full age-based schedule, and for details on an intensive, one week camp that also meets at the Abe and Ida Cooper Center.

Location:
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
6639 N. Kedzie Ave
Chicago IL, 60645

Contact:
JCFS Integrated Pediatric Therapies Team
IPI@JCFS.org
855-275-5237

Free Admission at Illinois Holocaust Museum

Friday, August 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Monthly on the Last Friday of every month between 1/27/2023 - 12/30/2023)

Bagels in the Park | Lake Foxcroft Park | Glen Ellyn

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Lake Foxcroft Park
2S540 Lambert Road
Glen Ellyn IL, 60137

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Margaret Donahue Park | City

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Margaret Donahue Park
1230 W School Street
Chicago IL, 60657

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Bagels in the Park | Wood Oaks | Northbrook

Sunday, August 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us for some fun in the sun at the 9th annual Bagels in the Park! We will bring the bagels and schmear; you bring the babies!

Registration is free, but helpful to ensure we have enough food for everyone. Don't forget to bring a blanket!

Location:
Wood Oaks Park
1198 Sanders Road
Northbrook IL, 60062

Contact:
jBaby Chicago
jBabychicago@juf.org
312-357-4907

Register Online

Free Admission at Illinois Holocaust Museum

Friday, September 29, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Monthly on the Last Friday of every month between 1/27/2023 - 12/30/2023)

Free Admission at Illinois Holocaust Museum

Friday, October 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Monthly on the Last Friday of every month between 1/27/2023 - 12/30/2023)

Free Admission at Illinois Holocaust Museum

Friday, November 24, 2023 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

(Recurring Monthly on the Last Friday of every month between 1/27/2023 - 12/30/2023)

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