Things to Do Arts Quest summer camp THE SEVEN


BEST KIDS EVENTS THIS SEASON


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Botanic Garden’s signature day camp offers morning, afternoon and full-day sessions. Camp CBG promises fun and exciting under-the-sun experiences to all campers. à Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd Glencoe, IL (847-835-5440, chicagobotanic.org/camp/summercamp). June 19–Aug 18; one- and two-week sessions $43–$868. Ages 6 months to 15 years old.


Chicago sports camps Whichever sport your budding athlete likes best,


Chicago’s teams offer ways for them to hone their skills. Kids can perfect their jump shot at the Bulls’ summer camp, learn to hit like a major leaguer at Cubs and White Sox weeks or develop their fundamentals at the Bears’ youth football clinics. à Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps (chicagobears.com/community/youth- football-camps) · Bulls/Sox Academy (bullssoxacademy.com) · Cubs Camps (chicago.cubs.mlb.com/chc/fan_forum/summercamp) · June 12–Aug 18; one- week sessions $215–$495. Grades K–8.


JCC Chicago—CampChi Kids love to go on adventures, and where better to


explore than in 600 acres of pristine forest in Lake Delton, Wisconsin? JCC Camp Chi is the resident overnight camp of Jewish Community Center Chicago, and all children 9 to 16 years old are welcome. Campers enjoy a variety of activities and experiences, including horseback riding, water activities, outdoor cooking, film production and a high-ropes course. à JCC Camp Chi, 443 Munroe, Lake Delton, WI (847-763-3551, campchi.com). June 18–Aug 16; four-day, two- to eight-week sessions $339–$7,515. Grades 3–10.


JCC Chicago—CampChi


Every week, Garfield Park Conservatory invites kids to get their hands dirty and meet exotic critters with an animal handler. à Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N Central Park Ave (garfieldconservatory.org/ event/wild-wednesdays). Wed at 4pm; free.


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Pet Expo This convention


Family


features 200 exhibits of pet-related products, plus animals to play with. à Arlington Park Racetrack, 2200 W Euclid Ave, Arlington Heights, IL (petchicago.com). Mar 17–19: Fri 1–9pm, Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–5pm; adults $10, children $5.


1 Kites Festival Kids and


It’s not really spring until you spend a day on the Lakefront with the whole family. This annual festival famously features the Big Kite Candy Drop, in which a piñata-like kite rains candy from the sky.


à Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor, Lake Shore Dr between Montrose and Wilson Aves (cityofchicago.org). May 6 10am–4pm; free.


55 March 8–June 6, 2017 Time Out Chicago Wednesdays 6Easter Brunch


Arboretum Spend Easter among the blooming flowers, then take a walk through the arboretum to spot some real Easter bunnies. à Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53 Lisle, IL (mortonarb.org/events/easter -brunch). Apr 16 at 9am, noon, 3pm; adults $59, children $34.


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Spring Fever Learn all about how


Sugaring


trees are tapped and how to collect sap at this annual celebration of syrup. à Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St, Naperville, IL (napersettlement.org). Mar 11 10am–4pm, Mar 12 1–4pm; adults $12, children under 12 $8.


5Día del Niño and Family Health Walk


Festival Stroll through Pilsen to an events fair with art activities, wellness education and performances. à National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St (nationalmuseumof mexicanart.org). Apr 22 8am–3pm; free.


2Bunny Rock 5K More than


3,000 Easter eggs are hidden all over Montrose Harbor in this 5K race and Easter egg hunt, which is definitely made for kids with bunny-like energy. à Montrose Harbor, 601 W Montrose Ave (bunnyrock5k .com). Apr 15 at 9am; for 5K $35–$35, egg hunt $10–$20.


PHOTOGRAPHS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): COURTESY LOOKINGGLASS; COURTESY CITY OF CHICAGO; COURTESY JCC CAMP CHI


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