Northsideside Unschoolers of Chicago

I have arranged to continue a family ice skating session for homeschoolers on Wednesdays at McFetridge Sports Center in Chicago.  We have the ice all to ourselves.  Please join us, if you like, and help spread the word to other homeschooling groups.  Thanks!  Any questions, e-mail Marita.

Sessions: Wednesdays,  through June 9, 2010

Time: 11:00 – 11:45 am arrive 15 – 30 minutes early to allow time for putting on skates.

Place: McFetridge Sports Center 3845 N. California Avenue (between Irving and Addison) Chicago, IL  60618 773-478-2609

For more information, check out the Family Skate page.

The Tween club has announced it Winter/Spring 2010 Schedule. For a complete listing of the schedule, books, field trips and dates, please read the Tween Club activity page.

***New Meeting Time 10:30-12:30*** for book clubs and game clubs.  Some of the dates of the field trips have been changes from the original schedule.

Who: all kids between age 8-12 who are interested in being part of a tween book and game club.

Meeting will be held at:
Irving Park Lutheran Church
3938 W Belle Plaine Ave
Chicago, IL 60618-1997

Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm

Cost: $75 this will cover the cost of rent and all fieldtrips.

When: Every other month the 2nd Monday evening of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm

Where: Tea Essence 1913 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

January 11, 2010 -  Dealing With Criticism

March 8, 2010 - Empowering Your Kids to Learn

May 10, 2010 - Developing Life Long Learners

For more information, go to our Parent Support Activity page.

EDGE Youth Theater presents
WInter/Spring 2010 Classes with Orion Couling

Production classes:

The Princess Bride- A Performance Class

ages 9 +
1:00-2:45

Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity! Battling Rodents of Unusual Size! Facing torture in the Pit of Despair… True love has never been a snap.

Come be a part of one of the most exciting stories ever written!

Fridays, Jan 22- April 2
Wednesdays and Fridays beginning March 10 time TBA
instructors Orion Couling and Glenise Hand

performances: Matinee April 7, matinee and possible evening show April 9
(performance dates tentative)

$175

The Princess Bride Junior performance class

ages 6-8
11:15- 12:15

Scaling the Cliffs of Insanity! Battling Rodents of Unusual Size! Facing torture in the Pit of Despair… True love has never been a snap, and could never be accomplished without a good angry mob, or squad of screaming eels. this class will combine physical story telling with arts and craft creature creation

beginning March 12, class time will shift to 12:30- 1:30 to work with the whole cast

performances: Matinee April 7, matinee and possible evening show April 9
(performance dates tentative)

Instructor Orion Couling

$135

Technique Classes:


Swashbuckling! - Technique class

ages 5-8
10:00- 11:00

From Erroll Flynn to Johnny Depp - Classic sword play and scene study for the younger folks.. Instructor Orion Couling, assisted by Glenese Hand

Jan 22- March 26

$120

Single Sword Academy- Technique Class

ages 9+
3:00-4:00

Serious training for the focused student, preparing you to use the skills of a stage combatant in a the most rigorous of settings from Shakespeare to summer stock. No previous experience necessary but meant for the young person who wishes to push their skill level. A perfect pairing with the Princess Bride. ages 9 and up. Instructor Glenese Hand assisted by Orion Couling

Jan 22- March 26

$120

more info about Orion Couling

Registration and Payment information:

Please register and pay the first day of class Jan 22 beginning at 9:45

Performance/ technique package: $200 for kids 6-8, $225 for kids 9 and up

if you have siblings that are interested in taking different single classes, there is a sibling discount available. First child pays full price, second (and additional) child pays half of class at equal or lesser value.

Note:  sibling discount does not apply to performance/technique package.

Some work for discount opportunities available, please inquire to Lori lojo@speakeasy.net

Refunds available only in the event that class does not run.

Edge Youth Theater presents

Disney’s Jungle Book (the Musical)

starring kids from NUG!

The jungle is jumpin’ with jazz is this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan. Specially adapted from the beloved film, this musical includes all your favorite Disney tunes, like “The Bare Necessities,” and “I Wan’na Be Like You.” With colorful characters and that toe-tapping jungle rhythm, The Jungle Book KIDS is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for audiences of all ages.

Both Jungle Book Performances will open with with  an exciting demonstration of Dragon Fighting!  Fierce young warriors will work as a team to slay the dangerous 25 foot long dragon that has been wreaking havoc at the Ethical Humanist Society.

Showtimes:

Wednesday December 16, 7pm  (doors 6:30)
Friday  December 18, 12pm  (doors 11:30)

Ethical Humanist Society,  7574 Lincoln Ave, Skokie IL

ticket prices:  Family Ticket $10 (includes 2 adults and their children under age 18, does not apply to extended family).  Family tickets available in advance only through Dec 12.

Individual tickets:  $5

tickets will be on available for purchase at the Homeschool Family Craft Fair Dec 4 and 5 at the Ethical Humanist Society, and also on Friday December 11th at the Ethical Humanist Society.

tickets available at the door day of show:  $5 each.

First annual Homeschooler craft fair

Friday December 4th 3-5pm
Saturday December 5th 10am-3pm

Located at the Ethical Humanist Society 7574 N Lincoln Ave. Skokie IL 60077

Come and shop handmade items by the children and families of several chicago area homeschool groups. This is a great way for children to buy from other children gifts for friends, family or themselves. There will be student musical performances and baked goods. Bring family and friends! Support these future entrepreneurs!

contact Ellen Greene for more information

Devil and The White City Companion Bus Tour (the tour will be modified to follow along with the book Fair Weather by Richard Peck and will be kid friendly)

http://www.architecture.org/tour_view.aspx?TourID=117
Thursday November 19, 2009
10:00am - 2:00pm
ArchiCenter Shop in the Santa Fe Building
224 S. Michigan Avenue.
Tour begins with a 45 minute slide presentation followed by a two and one half hour bus tour of Prairie Avenue and Jackson Park.

Recommended ages 8+ (presentation will be modified to accommodate kids attention spans)
Cost: $30 per person

Any questions or if you would like to register please contact Juli Walter 773-725-8891 or juliwalter@mindspring.com

Apple Picking at County Line Orchard on Friday October 16, 2009 with group is cancelled.

due to lack of response, the caravan/ ride sharing for this trip is no longer being planned.  you are of course welcome to go apple picking anyway.

Location: County Line Orchard, Hobart, Indiana is about an hour away.
October hours:    Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Friday & Saturday 9:00am - 9:00pm

Please see the County Line Orchard website for admission package options

Register now for a new session of Open Gym, Open Swim and Hands on Science (science age 7-12) in partnership with the Irving Park YMCA.

Who: all families, kids of all ages for swimming and open gym.  Parents must be present.

When: Mondays beginning October 5 through December 7

Register at  the Irving Park YMCA at 4251 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641

Cost: Y membership is $22 per month per child or $68 for a family membership.  Please mention that you are joining to participate in the Northside Unschoolers Group activities for a waived one time sign up fee ($68)

Science: ages 7-12,  10:30am- 11:30am  (cost $22 for semester)  max. 15 students

Open Swim 1: all ages,  10:30am-12pm (see note below about parent participation )

Open Gym: all ages  11:00-2:00   Children must be members ($22 per month, per child).   Parent must attend with children. If you are just attending the gym portion of the day, parent does not need to be a Y member.  Eating permitted at tables outside of gym.

Open Swim 2: all ages  2:00-4:00

• note:  children under 9 who can swim,  parent must be on deck

• children unable to swim must be accompanied by parent in the water (parent must be member as well as child)

Please contact Yvonnie for further details, or contact the Irving Park YMCA-  Phone: 773.777.7500.  Swim time details subject to change, please check back for any updates.