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Topic: Recreation & Activities > Early Childhood Activities

 

DuPage Children's Museum
301 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 637-8000
The DuPage Children's Museum offers great opportunities for children to play, explore and learn through exhibits, activities and programs. The museum also offers Autism Family Day, or the Third Thursday, which is a special time once a month allowing families of children with autism to enjoy the Museum together. Third Thursday of every month from 5-7 p.m., families are invited to come play, and utilize the augmentative communication devices available at our exhibits. A resource table is also available with community services displayed. Normal admission prices apply. The Museum also provides programs for Adults including the Just for Grown-Ups series of lectures; Parent Programs, including talks, discussions and video viewing and other resources for families. The Museum serves all families in DuPage County and the surrounding areas. General Admission: $8.50 per person (ages 1 to 59) Seniors: $7.50 per person (ages 60 plus), children under 12 months are free. Ride Metra to Naperville or drive- parking is free.


Elmhurst Park District- Eldridge Rec Center
225 Prospect Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126


Parents As Teachers- Lombard
617 Hammerschmidt
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-4204
Parents As Teachers Program for parents with children newborn to five. Provides parent support and information on their developing child. Programs are offered free to residents in Lombard School District 44. Play/Story/Craft hour Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9:00-9:45 or 10:15- 11:00. Drop in play Thursdays 9:30-11:00


School Readiness Center
430 S. River Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 355-9141
Offers 1/2 day preschool for children ages 3, 4 and 5.


SciTech Hands-On Museum
18 W. Benton Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 859-3434
Hours: Please check website for hours.


West Chicago Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center - Main Park Apartments
809 Burr Oaks Dr. (Main Park Apartments)
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-3304
Services include after school homework help, field trips, parenting groups, mentoring, summer camp, family nights, clothing closet, food pantry, translation and referral services. All services are FREE of charge.


West Chicago Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center - Riverwoods Apartments
801 Lorlyn Dr. (Riverwoods Apartments)
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-3396
Services include after school homework help, field trips, parenting groups, mentoring, summer camp, family nights, clothing closet, food pantry, translation and referral services. All services are FREE of charge.


West Chicago Police Department Neighborhood Resource Center - Westwood Apartments
1209 Kings Circle (Westwood Apartments)
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 231-3184
Services include after school homework help, field trips, parenting groups, mentoring, summer camp, family nights, clothing closet, food pantry, translation and referral services. All services are FREE of charge.


 
 
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