Summer 2026 Schedule

 *All of our programming is free and open to all families
June 15 – August 7, 2026
Note: No programming on July 9

Programming
Monday
5:00 pm - 6:45 pm 
  • Parent Cafe and Care  Join us for fun mini-workshops. 
    • June 22: Self care with Meditation
    • June 29: DIY Coasters
    • July 13: DIY Toothpaste/Deodorant
    • July 20: Posing (for photos)
    • July 27: TBA​
  • My Wonder Kids: My Wonder Kids Bring your 1-5-year-old to a special program time just for them! Stay and play with them, or leave them and take a break in our Parent Area.​
​​Tuesday - No class May 5
5:15-6:00 pm
Fireflies Music Class(starting February 3) - Parent/ Toddler (0-5 year olds) music class is back! Join Music Moves Chicago for singing and movement to the tune of Earth, Wind, and Fire.
​​Tuesday
6:00 pm - 7:30pm
  • Parent Chat  An opportunity to meet other parents, discuss important parenting topics, learn, and be supported. ​
  • My Wonderkids While the parents are supporting each other, our children’s program is available for our in-person families. In My Wonderkids, your children will be doing activities to work on their social, emotional, motor, cognitive and language development. 
  • Chicago Hopes for Kids’ Ready Readers K-5th grade (starting February 3)
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5:30- 7:30 pm: Chicago Hopes for Kids’ Ready Readers K-5th grade (starting June 30)
Wednesday
5:30pm- 8:00 pm  
June 24, July 15, August 5
  • My Fresh Table A 4-week cooking course introducing families to healthier food options, budgeting, reading and understanding nutrition labels, meal prep. Sign up here.
    • June 24, 2026- Week 1: Grilled White Chicken Pizza + Build Your Own Salad
      July 15, 2026- Week 2: Grilled Pineapple Chicken Thighs + Coconut Rice + Vegetable Crema
      August 8, 2026- Week 3: Turkey Taco Salad with Charred Corn, Avocado, and Lime
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    • My Wonder Kids’ Fresh Table. Children’s programming to learn about healthy eating and make a meal.
  • Sign up here.​​​​
Thursday - No class July 9 (Beach Day)
11:00 am- 12:30 pm 
  •  Parent Cafe and Chat An opportunity to meet other parents, discuss important parenting topics, get support.
  • My Wonderkids In My Wonderkids, your children will be doing activities to work on their social, emotional, motor, cognitive and language development

6:00 pm- 7:30 pm -
​No class July 9 (Beach Day)
  • Educational Parenting Group (Book Club) Join us on Thursdays as we discuss understanding our kid’s behaviors, tools for managing, and best parenting practices. Join at any time.
  • My Wonderkids Development focus children’s programming
  • Chicago Hopes for Kids’ Ready Readers K-5th grade​
Check out our Parent Support/ Home Visiting Program.  
Available for all families with children 0-5. We believe every parent deserves and needs support during their children’s early years. We offer one-on-one support. We use the curriculum “Parents as Teachers” because we know that parents are their children’s first teachers. We know that it is hard to parent to your fullest potential when your own needs aren’t being met, so we also provide case management, resources, help with basic needs such as diapers, and support for you as a parent during our visits. IN PERSON or VIRTUAL .

Shalom Gardens
Tuesday - 3:00- 4:30 pm
  • Shalom Gardens Family Program: Your whole family is invited to garden with us.
  • Saturday
Saturday- 11:00 am- 12:30 pm
Shalom Gardens Family Program

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Special Events:
Parents Night Out/ Kid Night In: TBA
Beach Day: July 9 11-2
Wonderworks: July 17 5-7
Block Craft and Games: Aug 8
Sneaker Ball: Aug 29

 *** ​Free Washer and Dryer use during all programming and requested time slots.***
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