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The Chicago Park District provides a comprehensive summer day program for youth aged 6-12 in Chicago, IL. This six-week training, typically from late June to late July, offers full-day sessions focused on diverse activities. Participants engage in sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor pursuits within a structured daily schedule. The program integrates civic engagement, environmental awareness, and collaboration through various activities. It also encourages brain play, reflection, and journaling, fostering a supportive environment. Key activities include sports, arts, nature exploration, and aquatics. Registration requires an account, creatable online or at park locations. Resources, including webinars and FAQs, are available to assist families with the enrollment process for this day program.
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A fun-filled 6-weeks of summer activities for Chicago's youth, including sports, arts, fitness, and outdoor activities, with themes like civic engagement, environmental awareness, inclusion, collaboration, team building, brain play, reflection, journaling, friendship, and kindness.
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