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Severson Dells Submitted by: ADMIN
A nature center and preserve offering environmental education programs and trails, including a recurring homeschool nature class series.
Ages 5-8 and 9-12, same content offered twice, 10-11:30am and 1-2:30pm. $10 member/$15 general.
Shedd Aquarium Submitted by: ADMIN
A major aquarium on the lakefront with marine and freshwater exhibits, a beluga whale/dolphin habitat, and a coral reef tank.
IL Resident Free Days typically run in winter; free evening hours (5 to 9pm) run select Tuesdays through the year. Check website for current dates. Proof of IL residency required in person; online booking carries a $5 fee, or call to book free. Museums for All participant: $3/person (up to 6, max 4 passes/family) with EBT from any state.
Contact: 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605
Skelly's Farm Market Submitted by: ADMIN
A working farm and market offering seasonal activities like corn mazes, a playground, a bakery, and pick-your-own produce, open roughly June through October.
Annual Homeschool/Virtual School Field Trip Day, typically in fall, no minimum group size required. Check website, registration usually opens after Labor Day. No residency requirement.
Stateline YMCA Submitted by: ADMIN
A YMCA branch offering youth sports, swim, and fitness programs, including homeschool-specific P.E. sessions.
Homeschool P.E. sessions: ages 6-12. Thursdays. $40 member/$60 community per session (roughly 5 weeks per current season). Flat $5 multi-child discount, register in person.